Vijay Shankar ruled out of World Cup for injury, Mayank Agarwal likely replacement

Jul 01, 2019, at 02:48 pm

Birmingham/Mumbai, July 1 (IBNS): In another blow to the Indian cricket team, cricketer Vijay Shankar has been ruled out of the Cricket World Cup 2019 due to toe injury, media reports said.

Rohit Sharma replies wittily on Rishabh Pant's batting at number 4

Jul 01, 2019, at 12:02 pm

Birmingham, July 1 (IBNS): Indian cricket team vice captain Rohit Sharma has led the press to burst into laughter when he was asked about the positioning of young Rishabh Pant in the squad.

India face their first World Cup 2019 loss

Jun 30, 2019, at 11:27 pm

Birmingham, June 30 (IBNS): India lost for the first time in this edition of the Cricket World Cup in the hands of England by 31 runs here on Sunday evening.

Jonny Bairstow and Stokes help England score massive 337/7 against India

Jun 30, 2019, at 07:06 pm

Birmingham, June 30 (IBNS): Riding on Jonny Bairstow's sensational 111 runs innings, England put a massive 337 runs for the loss of seven wickets in a World Cup match against India on Sunday.

England win toss and decide to bat first, Indian cricketers wear new away jersey

Jun 30, 2019, at 03:31 pm

Birmingham, June 30 (IBNS): England won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the group stage match of the World Cup here on Sunday.

Imran Khan congratulates Pakistan team for their winning performance against Afghanistan

Jun 29, 2019, at 10:53 pm

Islamabad, June 29 (IBNS): Pakistan PM Imran Khan congratulated the national side for their victory against Afghanistan in the World Cup clash.

All-round Pakistan beat Afghanistan to keep their hopes to reach semis alive

Jun 29, 2019, at 10:40 pm

Leeds, June 29 (IBNS):  Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi picked up four wickets and then batsmen played sensibly as they beat Afghanistan by three wickets in a crucial World Cup match here on Saturday.

Argentina can trouble Brazil in Copa America semis: Scaloni

Jun 29, 2019, at 05:37 pm

Rio de Janeiro, Jun 29 (Xinhua/UNI) Argentina are capable of troubling Brazil when the teams meet in the Copa America semifinals on Tuesday, according to Albiceleste head coach Lionel Scaloni.

India shouldn't make Rishabh Pant sit outside for long: Sourav Ganguly

Jun 29, 2019, at 02:58 pm

Birmingham, June 29 (IBNS): At a time Mahendra Singh Dhoni is receiving criticisms for his slow batting, former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly said batsman like Rishabh Pant must not be kept outside the team for long.

Nakal karna hi sabse badi chaploosi hai: Sheldon Cottrell tells Shami in Hindi after copying his celebration style

Jun 29, 2019, at 09:32 am

Manchester, June 29 (IBNS): The match was completely onesided but West Indies pacer Sheldon Cottrell took on Twitter later to hit out at Indian pacer Mohammed Shami for mocking his salute celebration with a tweet in Hindi.

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets

Jun 28, 2019, at 11:11 pm

Chester-le-Street, Jun 28 (UNI/IBNS): Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis’ 175 run partnership for second wicket and some fine bowling by the team won South Africa their Cricket World Cup match against Sri Lanka by nine wickets here on Friday.

Team India to play in new away kit in World Cup match against England

Jun 28, 2019, at 06:15 pm

London, June 28 (IBNS): Nike, the official apparel sponsor of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Friday announced that Team India will debut its first ever Away Kit in Birmingham on Sunday. 

Delhi's Ankit Mohindra shines in the first day of Tata Amateur 2019

Jun 28, 2019, at 05:00 pm

Jamshedpur, June 28 (IBNS): Tata Amateur 2019 kicks off in Golmuri GC, Jamshedpur on Thursday.

Rohit Sharma shares evidence that he was not out in the World Cup match against Windies

Jun 28, 2019, at 04:50 pm

London, June 28 (IBNS): Indian opener Rohit Sharma on Friday shared evidence on the social media to prove that he was not out during the World Cup match against West Indies.

Victory against West Indies: Virat Kohli creates, posts video of celebration with fans

Jun 28, 2019, at 09:33 am

Manchester, June 28 (IBNS): After the Indian team registered a phenomenal victory in Manchester against West Indies, skipper Virat Kohli celebrated the World Cup match win with his fans by creating a video with them and even posted it for millions of people following him on the social media across the world.

India defeat West Indies by 125 runs

Jun 27, 2019, at 11:08 pm

Manchester, Jun 27 (UNI): India produced a disciplined bowling performance as they defeat West Indies by 125 runs in the World Cup match at the Old Trafford here on Thursday.

Virat Kohli surpasses Tendulkar, Lara, becomes fastest batsman to score 20,000 runs

Jun 27, 2019, at 07:13 pm

Manchester, June 27 (IBNS): Breaking a record so far jointly held by cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli became the fastest batsman to score 20,000 international runs in the World Cup match against West Indies here on Thursday.

World Cup: India score 268/7 in 50 overs against West Indies, Kohli scores 72

Jun 27, 2019, at 07:05 pm

Manchester, June 27 (IBNS): Riding on skipper Virat Kohli's 72 and Mahendra Singh Dhoni's unbeaten half century, India scored 268/7 in 50 overs against West Indies in a World Cup match here on Thursday.

Twitterati slam Indian selectors for not including Dinesh Karthik in squad

Jun 27, 2019, at 06:23 pm

Manchester, June 27 (IBNS): After Vijay Shankar and Kedar Jadhav were dismissed cheaply against West Indies here on Thursday, Twitterati arose to slam the Indian selectors for not including senior player Dinesh Karthik in the playing XI.

India win toss, opt to bat against West Indies

Jun 27, 2019, at 03:02 pm

Manchester, Jun 27 (UNI) India won the toss and opted to bat against West Indies in the World Cup match here at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Pakistan end New Zealand's winning streak in this World Cup

Jun 27, 2019, at 12:01 am

Birmingham, June 26 (IBNS): New Zealand faced their first defeat in this edition of the Cricket World Cup at the hands of Pakistan here on Wednesday evening.

Gayle reverses his retirement plan, available for home series against India

Jun 26, 2019, at 09:46 pm

Manchester, Jun 26 (UNI): West Indies batting star Chris Gayle on Wednesday reversed his Test and ODI retirement plan and clarified he was available for the home test series against India in August-September.

Australia beat England by 64 runs, ease into World Cup semi-finals

Jun 25, 2019, at 10:56 pm

London, June 25 (IBNS): Australia beat England by 64 runs at Lord's on Tuesday evening to book a semi-final birth in the Cricket World Cup.

Want to own tennis legend Boris Becker's trophies, trainers, wrist bands? Here's your chance

Jun 25, 2019, at 09:25 pm

London, June 25 (IBNS): The joint trustees of the bankruptcy estate of Boris Becker have announced that they have instructed their agents, Wyles Hardy, to auction the former tennis star’s trophies and memorabilia on July 11.

West Indies cricket icon Brian Lara admitted to hospital in Mumbai

Jun 25, 2019, at 04:22 pm

Mumbai, June 25 (IBNS): West Indies cricket legend and former skipper of the national side Brian Lara was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai after he complained of chest pain on Tuesday.

World Cup Ashes: England win toss, opt to field against Australia

Jun 25, 2019, at 03:22 pm

Lord's, June 25 (IBNS): England won the toss and elected to field first against Australia in a high-voltage match of the World Cup on Tuesday.

Cricketer Jason Roy ruled out of England's clash against Australia

Jun 24, 2019, at 05:14 pm

London, Jun 24 (UNI) England opener Jason Roy has been ruled of clash against Australia on Tuesday due to hamstring injury.

After win against South Africa, many Pakistani fans now apologise for crticising Sarfaraz Ahmed and his men

Jun 24, 2019, at 04:09 pm

Islamabad, June 24 (IBNS): As Pakistan bounced back int he World Cup by beating South Africa in a crucial group stage match of the tournament on Sunday, some fans have apologised for criticising the team and captain Sarfaraz Ahmed after they were defeated by India for the seventh time in the history of the tournament.

Ahead of clash with Bangladesh, Afghanistan aim to be party spoiler

Jun 24, 2019, at 01:57 pm

Southampton, June 24 (IBNS): Ahead of the clash with Bangladesh in the Cricket World Cup, Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib has made his intention clear that his team would try to be a party spoiler.

Pakistani cricketer Shadab Khan dedicates win against SA to 'fans who support the team through thick and thin'

Jun 24, 2019, at 09:28 am

London, June 24 (IBNS): At a time when the cricketers were facing severe criticisms for their poor show in the World Cup and a defeat at the hands of arch-rival India, Pakistani cricketer Shadab Khan dedicated the team's win against South Africa to "the fans of Pakistan cricket who support the team through thick and thin".