World Cup: Despite poor start, Australia score 288 against Windies
Jun 06, 2019, at 07:04 pm
Nottingham, Jun 6 (IBNS): Despite an ugly start, Australia came back strong to put 288 runs on scoreboard against Windies in the World Cup at Trent Bridge here on Thursday.
Faf du Plessis's dismissal was the turning point: Yuzvendra Chahal
Jun 06, 2019, at 06:34 pm
Southampton, Jun 6 (IBNS): Indian spin bowler Yuzvendra Chahal, who helped his team go past South Africa in their World Cup opener on Wednesday, has claimed the dismissal of Faf du Plessis was the turning point.
Need to win every game from now on in: Chris Morris
Jun 06, 2019, at 03:27 pm
Southamptom, Jun 6 (UNI): South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris says that the Proteas are "disappointed and angry" after their winless run in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 continued with a six-wicket defeat to India on Wednesday.
Former cricketers laud India, Rohit Sharma for victory against South Africa
Jun 06, 2019, at 11:58 am
Southampton, Jun 6 (IBNS): The Indian cricket team and Rohit Sharma, the star player against South Africa, earned huge appreciations from former cricketers after the men-in-blue defeated the Proteas in their first World Cup match on Wednesday.
Siddhi Rao leads National Chess, to bag Under-7 championship trophy
Jun 05, 2019, at 11:30 pm
Kolkata, June 5 (IBNS): Siddhi Rao is a game away to bag the championship trophy of National Under-7 Chess Championship commencing at Kolkata from 1st to 6th June at the New Town School, Kolkata.
In first World Cup match, India beat South Africa by six wickets
Jun 05, 2019, at 10:49 pm
Southampton, June 5 (IBNS): South Africa lost their third match on a trot in the ongoing Cricket World Cup as India defeated them by six wickets.
Indian bowlers restrict South Africa at 227 for nine
Jun 05, 2019, at 06:56 pm
Southampton, June 5 (IBNS): India bowlers maintained a tight spell of bowling they restricted South Africa to 227 runs for the loss of nine wickets in their opening World Cup match here on Wednesday.
Jun 05, 2019, at 06:23 pm
New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS): It was new coach Igor Stimac’s first match since his appointment. It was the day where he handed International debuts to 6 players, including an 18-year old Amarjit Singh, India’s U-17 World Cup Captain. It was also the day when Sunil Chhetri played his 108th international match, thus becoming India’s highest capped International player, breaking Bhaichung Bhutia’s record. Not surprisingly, he even scored, converting from the spot, his 68thInternational goal.
Federer, Nadal set up blockbuster clash in French Open semis
Jun 05, 2019, at 05:29 pm
PARIS, June 5 (Xinhua) Roger Federer beat Swiss compatriot Stan Wawrinka in four sets to face Rafael Nadal in an entertaining men's singles semifinal, their 39th career head-to-head, at the French Open here on Tuesday.
Suarez returns to training with Uruguay squad
Jun 05, 2019, at 05:27 pm
MONTEVIDEO, June 5 (Xinhua/UNI) Barcelona striker Luis Suarez eased fears about his fitness ahead of the Copa America by joining his Uruguay teammates in training on Tuesday.
Jun 05, 2019, at 04:14 pm
New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS): Indian PM Narendra Modi wished the national cricket team as they began their World Cup campaign against South Africa on Wednesday.
World Cup: South Africa win toss, elect to bat first against India
Jun 05, 2019, at 02:47 pm
Southampton, Jun 5 (IBNS): South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the Cricket World Cup 2019 at The Rose Bowl here on Wednesday.
Men-in-blue to begin World Cup journey against injury-hit South Africa today
Jun 05, 2019, at 11:14 am
Southampton, Jun 5 (IBNS): Two-time world champions India will face injury-hit South Africa at The Rose Bowl here to begin their World Cup journey on Wednesday.
Kuldeep back in form, Jadhav fit, India all set for WC, says Virat
Jun 04, 2019, at 09:49 pm
Southampton, Jun 4 (UNI): A day ahead of India's first match in World Cup, India skipper Virat Kohli on Tuesday said India is all set to begin the tournament as left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav back in form, right-hand batsman Kedhar Jadhav recovered from injury and the team done a lot of bonding exercises.
South African pacer Dale Steyn out of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup
Jun 04, 2019, at 05:52 pm
London, June 4 (IBNS): Cricket South Africa received a jolt in the ongoing world Cup as pacer Dale Steyn has been ruled out from the tournament due to injury.
BCCI announces packed home schedule for upcoming 2019-2020 season
Jun 04, 2019, at 04:45 pm
New Delhi, Jun 4 (UNI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the upcoming home season in which India will play five Tests, nine ODIs and 12 T20Is.
Jun 04, 2019, at 04:00 pm
London, June 4 (IBNS): England’s Jofra Archer and Jason Roy have each been fined 15% of their match fee for breaching Level One of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match between England and Pakistan at Trent Bridge today. Whilst Pakistan captain Sarafraz Ahmed has been fined for a minor over rate offence the same game.
World Cup: Afghanistan win toss, opt to field first against Sri Lanka
Jun 04, 2019, at 03:35 pm
Cardiff, June 4 (IBNS): Afghanistan won the toss and opted to field first in a World Cup match against Sri Lanka here on Tuesday.
Pakistan end 11 ODI losing streak, beat England by 9 runs
Jun 03, 2019, at 11:30 pm
Nottingham, Jun 3 (UNI): Pakistan recovered from the terrible show in its first World Cup match and scored a win against hosts and favourites England by 9 runs here on Monday.
Pakistan set 349 target for England
Jun 03, 2019, at 07:25 pm
Nottingham, Jun 3 (UNI): Mohammad Hafeez's brilliant 84 off 62, Babar Azam's 63 off 66, skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed's 55 off 44 and Imam-ul-Haq's 44 helped Pakistan post 348 against world No. 1 England here at the ICC Cricket World Cup on Monday.
England win toss against Pakistan, opt to field first
Jun 03, 2019, at 03:09 pm
Nottingham, June 3 (IBNS): England won the toss and opted to field first against England in a World Cup match here on Monday.
French Open: Federer, Nadal enter quarters, Wawrinka wins epic over Tsitsipas
Jun 03, 2019, at 10:54 am
Paris, Jun 3 (Xinhua): Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal discovered an easy path into the men's singles quarterfinals, but Federer's compatriot Stan Wawrinka battled through a five-hour five-setter to knock Greek promise Stefanos Tsitsipas out of the French Open here on Sunday.
Bangladesh beat South Africa by 21 runs
Jun 02, 2019, at 11:18 pm
London, June 2 (IBNS): Bangladesh beat South Africa by 21 runs in the Cricket World Cup here on Sunday. This was South Africa's second consecutive loss in the tournament.
We will dust ourselves off and come back strong: Pak cricket coach Mickey Arthur
Jun 02, 2019, at 09:34 pm
London, Jun 2 (UNI): Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur is confident that his team will make a strong comeback after having suffered a heavy defeat to West Indies in their opening match of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019.
CWC: Spirited Bangladesh post 330/6 against South Africa
Jun 02, 2019, at 06:58 pm
London, June 2 (IBNS): Riding on Mushfiqur Rahim (78) and Shakib Al Hasan (75)'s graceful knocks, Bangladesh posted 330 runs for the loss of six wickets in a World Cup match against South Africa on Sunday.
Stimac names 6 newcomers as Blue Tigers leave for King's Cup
Jun 02, 2019, at 05:40 pm
New Delhi, June 2 (IBNS): Indian Senior Men’s National Team Head Coach Igor Stimac named 6 newcomers into India’s final list of 23 for the King’s Cup slated to kick-off in Buriram, Thailand from June 5.
Virat Kohli may have hurt his finger ahead of India's first match against South Africa
Jun 02, 2019, at 04:12 pm
Southampton, June 2 (IBNS): As India is gearing up for the World Cup match against South Africa, skipper Virat Kohli hurt his finger during the training session at Southampton on Saturday, media reports said.
South Africa win toss, opt to field against Bangladesh
Jun 02, 2019, at 03:25 pm
London, June 2 (IBNS): South Africa won the toss and opted to field first in their second World Cup match against Bangladesh here on Sunday.
Cricket World Cup: New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka by 10 wickets
Jun 01, 2019, at 08:03 pm
Cardiff, Jun 1 (IBNS): With an all-round performance, New Zealand earned a comprehensive victory against Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the Cricket World Cup 2019 at Sophia Gardens here on Saturday.
Veteran mountaineer and adventurer Amulya Sen passes away
Jun 01, 2019, at 05:52 pm
Kolkata, June 1 (IBNS): Veteran mountaineer and adventurer Amulya Sen breathed his last at his south Kolkata residence on Friday late night following a cardiac arrest.