In India, basketball begins to take root
Jun 07, 2019, at 08:37 pm
Like millions of American kids, 11-year-old Arsh Singh of Uttar Pradesh, India, fell in love with basketball from his first dribble.
World Cup: Australian spinner Adam Zampa found guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Jun 07, 2019, at 06:05 pm
Dubai, June 7 (IBNS): Australian bowler Adam Zampa has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during Match 10 at The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 between Australia and West Indies.
Jun 07, 2019, at 04:36 pm
Mumbai, June 7 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar feels that Indian team has the required 'ammunition' to fight against Australia in their second World Cup match on Sunday.
#DhoniKeepTheGlove: Indians ask ICC to concentrate on umpiring quality and not on MSD's gloves
Jun 07, 2019, at 04:21 pm
New Delhi, June 7 (IBNS): At a time when the Intentional Cricket Council objected to India's star wicket-keeper MS Dhoni's using of military insignia on the gloves, Indians came out in support for the former skipper and said the cricket body should concentrate more on ensuring proper umpiring during the World Cup match.
Not commercial or religious: IPL chief backs Dhoni over Army Insignia use on gloves
Jun 07, 2019, at 12:26 pm
New Delhi, Jun 7 (IBNS): After the International Council Cricket (ICC) asked Mahendra Singh Dhoni to remove Army Insignia from his sporting gloves, Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Rajeev Shukla on Friday said the former skipper didn't use anything which is "commercical or religious".
With or without Neymar, Brazil worry us: Bolivia coach
Jun 07, 2019, at 10:36 am
Sao Paulo, Jun 7 (Xinhua): Bolivia head coach Eduardo Villegas has rejected the notion that Brazil will be vulnerable during the Copa America in the absence of their injured talisman Neymar.
FIH Men’s Series Finals: India beat Russia in their first game
Jun 07, 2019, at 10:27 am
Bhubaneswar, Jun 7 (UNI): India brought happiness to their home fans with a large success 10-0 over Russia in their first game of the FIH Men’s Series Finals Bhubaneswar Odisha 2019 on Thursday.
Novak Djokovic to play French Open semifinal against Thiem, Nadal to face Federer
Jun 07, 2019, at 10:10 am
Paris, Jun 7 (UNI) World No1 Novak Djokovic reached another French Open semifinal after a 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 victory over fifth-seeded Alexander Zverev, leaving himself only two wins from becoming the second man in history to hold all four Grand Slam titles simultaneously on two separate occasions.
ICC asks MS Dhoni to remove Army Insignia from wicket-keeping gloves
Jun 07, 2019, at 09:22 am
Dubai, June 7 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council has asked former Indian captain MS Dhoni to remove the Indian Army insignia from his wicket-keeping gloves as he had sported during the first World Cup match against South Africa.
Mitchell Starc picks up five wickets as Australia beat West Indies in World Cup clash
Jun 06, 2019, at 11:09 pm
Nottingham, June 6 (IBNS): Mitchell Starc bowled a wonderful spell at the end, where he picked up the crucial wickets of Jason Holder (51) and Carlos Brathwaite (16), to help Australia beat a spirited West Indies side by 15 runs in a group stage match of the ongoing World Cup here on Thursday.
Australia set 289 target for West Indies, Coulter-Nile misses ton
Jun 06, 2019, at 08:02 pm
Nottingham, Jun 6 (UNI) Riding on Nathan Coulter-Nile's 92 and Steven Smith's 73 runs, Australia set a challenging target of 288 runs for West Indies in 10th World Cup match here at Trent Bridge on Thursday
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.