Virat Kohli shares throwback image on social media
May 24, 2020, at 07:50 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli may not be in action on field due to the anti-Coronavirus lockdown but the right-handed batsman is well connected with his fans through social media.
Fed up of cyber bullying, Japanese pro wrestler and Netflix star Hana Kimura dies
May 23, 2020, at 11:16 pm
Tokyo/IBNS: Hana Kimura, Japanese wrestler and one of the cast members of current season of Terrace House on Netflix, has died.
Cricketer Sarfaraz Khan prefers helping migrant workers over celebrating Eid
May 23, 2020, at 02:50 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Setting an example in the tough times amid Coronavirus scare, Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan has said he would not celebrate Muslim festival Eid-ul-Fitr but help migrant workers with the money instead.
Graeme Smith backs Sourav Ganguly as ICC president, says former skipper's 'leadership would be key'
May 23, 2020, at 12:38 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Cricket South Africa (CSA) director of Cricket Graeme Smith has backed former Indian cricket captain and current Indian cricket board chief Sourav Ganguly as the next International Cricket Council (ICC) president, the position which is due to be vacated soon.
Cyclone Amphan: Sourav Ganguly shares image where he exerts 'strength at its highest'
May 21, 2020, at 10:34 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Former Indian cricket team skipper Sourav Ganguly on Thursday shared an image where he had to apply 'strength at its highest' in the aftermath of super Cyclone Amphan, which battered the entire West Bengal leaving several trees uprooted.
Premier League confirms six positive coronavirus tests from three clubs
May 20, 2020, at 01:08 pm
London/XINHUA/UNI: The Premier League has confirmed that six players and club staff have been tested positive for coronavirus, including players from Watford and Burnley.
Italy new decree to suspend all sports activities until June 14
May 19, 2020, at 11:33 am
Rome/Xinhua: The Serie A will continue the suspension as the Italian government signed off a new decree to ban all sports activities until June 14.
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ICC Cricket Committee recommends prohibition of saliva to shine the ball
May 18, 2020, at 10:32 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The ICC Cricket Committee on Monday recommended changes to ICC regulations to mitigate the risks posed by the COVID-19 virus and protect the safety of players and match officials.
Virat Kohli is best player across formats: Ian Chappell
May 18, 2020, at 05:36 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Former Australian skipper Ian Chappell has rated India captain Virat Kohli the best batsman in the world across formats of the current generation of cricketers due to his incredible fitness and leader that doesn’t fear defeat.
BCCI not to organise training camps for contracted players now despite Covid relaxations
May 18, 2020, at 02:15 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian cricket board has said it will not rush to organise training camps for contracted players despite the relaxations permitted by the central government in the fourth phase of anti-Covid-19 lockdown which began on Monday.
Corinthians show interest in ex-Man City forward Jo
May 18, 2020, at 11:44 am
Rio de Janeiro/Xinhua/UNI: Corinthians have spelled out a desire to sign former Manchester City striker Jo from Japan's Nagoya Grampus.
Shahid Afridi targets PM Modi during his PoK visit, Indian cricketers slam
May 17, 2020, at 08:09 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has stoked a controversy after he was caught on camera raising the Kashmir issue once again and even describing PM Narendra Modi with the COVID-19 virus.
Iran's soccer leagues to resume with no spectators: President Rouhani
May 17, 2020, at 08:15 am
Tehran/Xinhua: Iran's soccer leagues will resume after the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said.
Chess federation to promote over 2,000 online tournaments
May 16, 2020, at 03:30 pm
Beijing/Xinhua/UNI: More than 2,000 online international chess tournaments will be held over the next month, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced on Saturday.
WTA announces further suspension of four tournaments
May 16, 2020, at 03:20 pm
Washington/Xinhua/UNI: The WTA announced Friday that four events scheduled for July will not be held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Venezuela calls off football season
May 16, 2020, at 02:55 pm
Caracas/Xinhua/UNI: The Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) called an end to its first division season, because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Three new players, including Kyle Jamieson, offered NZC contracts
May 16, 2020, at 01:31 pm
Auckland/IBNS: Auckland Aces pace-bowler Kyle Jamieson, Central Stags spinner Ajaz Patel and Wellington Firebirds batsman Devon Conway have been offered BLACKCAPS contracts for the first time, as part of a proposed 20-player list for the 2020-21 season.
May 15, 2020, at 05:06 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Former England skipper David Gower believes that chances are high that Sourav Ganguly will one day find himself in ICC, but feels leading BCCI is any day a bigger job.
Sachin Tendulkar shares throwback image with Sourav Ganguly at BCCI chief's place
May 14, 2020, at 07:20 pm
Mumbai/Kolkata/IBNS: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has shared a throwback image with former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly at the latter's place.
Angola's basketball championship cancelled due to COVID -19 pandemic
May 14, 2020, at 01:26 pm
Luanda/Xinhua: Angolan sports authorities have cancelled the 2019/2020 national senior male basketball championship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cameroon aborts football season amid COVID-19 pandemic
May 13, 2020, at 04:46 pm
Yaounde/Xinhua/UNI: Cameroon has opted to end its football season amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the head of the country's football association said on Wednesday.
May 13, 2020, at 04:43 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir feels New Zealand was the most consistent side in 2019 ICC ODI World Cup and deserved to be the joint winner of the tournament alongside England, saying it was unfortunate that Kiwis lost the final on boundary count.
28-year-old Japanese sumo wrestler infected with COVID-19 dies
May 13, 2020, at 03:24 pm
Tokyo/Xinhua/UNI: A 28-year-old Japanese sumo wrestler died on Wednesday of multiple organ failure caused by COVID-19, the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) said on Wednesday.
Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly joke about modern-day cricket rules as ICC praises legendary pair
May 13, 2020, at 01:49 pm
Kolkata/Mumbai/IBNS: Former Indian cricket captains Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, who have entertained millions with their marathon opening partnerships, have joked about the modern-day cricket rules as the international cricket board praised the duo for their spectacular performances as an opening pair.
Gambhir, Irfan recall instances when MS Dhoni lost his cool
May 12, 2020, at 07:16 pm
New Delhi/UNI: MS Dhoni has always been regarded as one of the coolest personalities in the Indian cricket circuit, however there have been few instances when 'Captain Cool' has lost his temperament, recall his former India teammates Gautam Gambhir and Irfan Pathan.
Nigeria FA grooming Yobo for future coaching role
May 12, 2020, at 03:05 pm
Abuja/Xinhua/UNI: The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said its recent appointment of Joseph Yobo as a member of the technical coaching crew of the senior national team was to groom him for a future team management role.
Messi donates 500,000 Euros to fight against COVID-19 in Argentina
May 12, 2020, at 12:06 pm
Buenos Aires/Sputnik/UNI: Forward of Spain’s Barcelona football club Lionel Messi made a donation of 500,000 euros ($540,000) to help combat the spread of the coronavirus in his native Argentina, the media reported on Monday.
Man United in race for Argentina U-20 star Almada
May 12, 2020, at 11:14 am
London/Xinhua/UNI: Manchester United are among several European clubs reportedly pursuing Argentinian teenager Thiago Almada, local media reported on Tuesday.
ACB bans Shafiqullah Shafaq for six years from all forms of cricket
May 11, 2020, at 12:51 pm
Kabul/IBNS: Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has banned national team player Shafiqullah Shafaq from all forms of cricket for a period of six years after he accepted four charges related to the breaching of the ACB Anti-Corruption Code.
Won't be many rule changes in cricket post COVID-19, feels Gautam Gambhir
May 10, 2020, at 08:32 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir feels there won't be many rule changes in cricket matches in post COVID-19 world, except the ban on using saliva on the ball.