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Second ODI: India win toss, elect to bat first against South Africa

Jan 21, 2022, at 07:14 pm

Paarl/IBNS: Indian captain KL Rahul won the toss and elected to bat first in the second One Day International (ODI) against South Africa here on Friday.

Sourav Ganguly wanted to send show cause notice to Virat Kohli after explosive press conference: Reports

Jan 21, 2022, at 04:55 pm

In a new turn to the ongoing captaincy row, some reports have emerged claiming Indian cricket board (BCCI) chief Sourav Ganguly wanted to send a show cause notice to then Test captain Virat Kohli after the latter contradicted with his boss in an explosive press conference.

T20 World Cup: India-Pakistan to clash at MCG on Oct 23

Jan 21, 2022, at 02:44 pm

Melbourne/Dubai: India and Pakistan will meet each other in their opening match of the 2022 edition of the T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Oct 23, as per the schedule announced by International Cricket Council.

South Africa beat India by 31 runs in 1st ODI

Jan 20, 2022, at 02:55 pm

Paarl (South Africa)/UNI: An all-round performance by South Africa helped the hosts beat the visiting team India by 31 runs in the first One-Day International match here at Boland Park on Wednesday.

First ODI: South Africa set 297 as target for India; Rassie, Bavuma slam tons

Jan 19, 2022, at 11:49 pm

Paarl/IBNS: Riding on twin centuries by Rassie van der Dussen and skipper Temba Bavuma, South Africa scored 296 losing four wickets in 50 overs in the first One Day International (ODI) against India here on Wednesday.

Head attains fifth position in MRF Tyres ICC Men's Test Player Rankings

Jan 19, 2022, at 09:08 pm

Dubai: Australia’s Travis Head has reached a career-best fifth position among batters in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings after his Player of the Match performance in the fifth match of their ICC World Test Championship series against England.

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal beats Hanfmann to reach third round

Jan 19, 2022, at 09:06 pm

Melbourne/UNI: Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal sailed into the third round of the Australian Open without dropping a set against Yannick Hanfmann of Germany on Wednesday.

Sania Mirza to retire after current season

Jan 19, 2022, at 09:04 pm

Melbourne: Indian Tennis sensation Sania Mirza on Wednesday confirmed she will retire from the game at the end of the ongoing season.

First ODI: South Africa win toss, elect to bat first against India

Jan 19, 2022, at 07:21 pm

Paarl/IBNS: South African captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the first One Day International (ODI) here on Wednesday.

KL Rahul begins India's South African ODI mission today, all eyes on Kohli

Jan 19, 2022, at 04:19 pm

Paarl/IBNS: Amid the widespread discussion over who would succeed Virat Kohli as Test captain, KL Rahul will look to make a mark as a skipper as he will be leading India's One Day International (ODI) adventure against South Africa beginning on Wednesday.

KL Rahul to lead Lucknow IPL team

Jan 19, 2022, at 03:24 am

Lucknow/UNI: KL Rahul, one of the three players picked up by Lucknow franchise, will lead the team in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL).

Captaincy not anyone's birthright: Gautam Gambhir on Virat Kohli's future in Team India

Jan 19, 2022, at 12:37 am

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has used some strong words while discussing premiere batsman Virat Kohli's new role in Team India after the latter quit as the Test captain.

Virat Kohli has set standard for us: KL Rahul

Jan 18, 2022, at 10:37 pm

Paarl/UNI: India top-order batter KL Rahul on Tuesday said that former captain Virat Kohli has "set a standard for us", adding "it is just about building on that".

Australian Open: Andy Murray delivers warrior's blow to clinch victory

Jan 18, 2022, at 09:27 pm

Melbourne/UNI: Britain's Andy Murray delivered a warrior’s blow by winning a five-set battle on Tuesday over Georgian 21st seed Nikoloz Basilashvili as he appeared for the first time at the Melbourne Park three years after.

Virat Kohli will have to give up his ego: Kapil Dev

Jan 18, 2022, at 04:47 pm

Virat Kohli's stepping down as the Test captain has raised questions from various corners over the Indian cricket board's handling of the country's most popular contemporary batsman already.

Tasneem Mir surpasses Saina and Sindhu in making history

Jan 18, 2022, at 03:36 pm

A new name has been added to the list of India's top badminton players. Tasneem Mir, 16, made history by securing the No. 1 rank in the Under-19 BWF Girls Singles.

Ready to captain India if given chance: Jasprit Bumrah

Jan 18, 2022, at 12:26 am

Paarl/UNI: Indian premiere fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah on Monday said he was ready to captain the national side if given an opportunity.

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal moves to Round 2

Jan 17, 2022, at 10:05 pm

Melbourne/UNI: Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal started his Australian Open campaign on a winning note on Monday, dominating Marcos Giron of the US to advance into the second round at the Rod Laver Arena here.

Pakistani cricketers react to Kohli's decision to quit as skipper

Jan 17, 2022, at 02:55 am

Islamabad: Pakistani cricketers reacted to Indian cricketer Virat Khli's decision to quit as Test skipper of the national side after serving the nation for seven years and expressed shock over their move.

Serbian Tennis icon Novak Djokovic deported from Australia

Jan 16, 2022, at 11:39 pm

Melbourne: Serbian Tennis legend Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia on Sunday after he lost his last attempt in the court to stay in the nation.

Fifth Ashes Test: Australia beat England by 146 runs

Jan 16, 2022, at 10:59 pm

Hobart/UNI: Australia defeated England by 146 runs in the fifth Ashes Test on day three at the Bellerive Oval on Sunday.

Kohli's decision to quit as Test skipper is his personal one: Sourav Ganguly

Jan 16, 2022, at 10:04 pm

Mumbai: BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly on Sunday said Virat Kohli's decision to quit as skipper of the Test squad is his 'personal' choice.

Sachin Tendulkar praises Virat Kohli for giving 100 percent to the team

Jan 16, 2022, at 08:23 pm

Mumbai: Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday praised Virat Kohli, who stepped down as Test skipper, for giving 100 percent as a cricketer for the team.

Novak Djokovic to be deported as loses appeal against Australian govt

Jan 16, 2022, at 07:41 pm

Melbourne: Serbian Tennis icon Novak Djokovic on Sunday lost his appeal against the Australian government's decision to cancel his visa for a second time.

BCCI respects Virat Kohli's decision to step down as Test team skipper: Sourav Ganguly

Jan 16, 2022, at 05:42 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly has said that Virat Kohli's decision to step down as Test series captain is a "personal one" and that the board "respects it immensely".

Virat Kohli quits as Indian Test team skipper

Jan 16, 2022, at 03:02 am

New Delhi: Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday resigned as the leader of the team, justa day after his squad lost the Test series against South Africa by 2-1 margin.

Virat Kohli steps down as Test captain

Jan 16, 2022, at 12:37 am

Virat Kohli on Saturday stepped down as the Indian Test captain.

Virat Kohli bemoans India's batting collapse against South Africa

Jan 15, 2022, at 04:57 pm

Cape Town/UNI: India Test captain Virat Kohli on Friday expressed disappointment over his team's batting collapses after losing the three-match series to South Africa 1-2.

Australia: Novak Djokovic detained ahead of deportation appeal

Jan 15, 2022, at 03:26 pm

Melbourne: Serbia's iconic Tennis player Novak Djokovic has been detained in Australia ahead of a court hearing which will ascertain whether he will stay in the country unvaccinated.

South African batsmen put up brilliant show to beat India by seven wickets in third Test to clinch series

Jan 14, 2022, at 11:02 pm

Cape Town: South African put up a bright performance as they beat India by seven wickets in third Test match to clinch Test series 2-1 here on Friday.