Adaptability & a positive mindset key to India's success in Christchurch, feels Rahane
Feb 27, 2020, at 07:26 pm
Christchurch/UNI: After suffering a heavy defeat in the first match in Wellington,India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane said it was important for his side to go into the Christchurch Test with an improved mindset.
Women's T20 WC: India beat New Zealand by 4 runs, enter knockout stage
Feb 27, 2020, at 02:23 pm
Melbourne/UNI: India defeated New Zealand by four runs in a thrilling contest to cement a semifinal berth in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020, here on Thursday.
IPL: Guwahati to host two home games of Rajasthan Royals
Feb 27, 2020, at 02:13 pm
TGuwahati/IBNS: The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Assam's Guwahati city will play host to two home games of Rajasthan Royals in the VIVO IPL 2020.
Women's World Cup: India beat New Zealand by 4 runs
Feb 27, 2020, at 12:44 pm
Melbourne/IBNS: India defeated New Zealand by four runs in a group match of the Women's T20 World Cup at Junction Oval here on Thursday.
Women's World Cup: India set 134 as target for New Zealand
Feb 27, 2020, at 11:34 am
Melbourne/IBNS: India set a target of 134 in front of New Zealand to win the group match in the Women's T20 World Cup at Junction Oval here on Thursday.
Maria Sharapova says goodbye to Tennis
Feb 26, 2020, at 09:52 pm
Paris/UNI: Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova on Wednesday announced her retirement from tennis.
Australia's Chef de Mission tells athletes to focus on training for Tokyo Olympics
Feb 26, 2020, at 08:28 pm
Canberra/Xinhua: Australian Chef de Mission for Tokyo 2020 Ian Chesterman on Wednesday told athletes to stay calm and keep preparing for the Olympics.
Different prospects for Spanish sides in Europa League
Feb 26, 2020, at 07:56 pm
Madrid,Xinhua: Spanish sides Sevilla, Getafe and Espanyol are in Europa League action on Thursday night with very different prospects of making the next round of the competition.
Steve Smith back as top-ranked Test batsman
Feb 26, 2020, at 04:06 pm
Dubai/IBNS: Australia’s Steve Smith is back on top of the list of batsmen in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after India captain Virat Kohli could manage only 21 runs in his two innings in the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington, which his side lost by 10 wickets to concede a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Feb 25, 2020, at 04:53 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The internet is still going crazy after US President Donald Trump mispronounced the name of international cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and now several top cricketers, including former English cricketer Kevin Pietersen, joined netizens in finding a lighter side in the development.
Oman player banned from all cricket for seven years
Feb 25, 2020, at 03:34 pm
Dubai/IBNS: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Oman player Yousuf Abdulrahim Al Balushi from all cricket for seven years after he accepted four charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.
Bangladesh dominant in Dhaka after Rahim double ton
Feb 24, 2020, at 08:09 pm
Mirpur/Bangladesh/UNI: Mushfiqur Rahim scored his third double-centuryin Tests as Bangladesh dominated Zimbabwe on the third day of the one-off Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium here on Monday.
Toss turned out to be very important: Virat Kohli
Feb 24, 2020, at 09:11 am
Wellington/IBNS: As New Zealand thrashed India in the first Test by 10 wickets, skipper Virat Kohli said toss played a crucial role and turned out to be an important factor in determining the result of the clash.
New Zealand thrash India by 10 wickets to go 1-0 up in the series
Feb 24, 2020, at 08:48 am
Wellington/IBNS: New Zealand registered a 10-wicket victory against India in the first Test match here on Monday as Virat Kohli and his men received yet another jolt after their defeat in the ODI series.
West Indies fined for slow over-rate in first ODI against Sri Lanka
Feb 23, 2020, at 04:40 pm
Dubai/IBNS: West Indies have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against Sri Lanka in the first ODI in Colombo yesterday.
India finish day's play at 144/4, trail NZ by 39 runs stillÂ
Feb 23, 2020, at 04:24 pm
Wellington/UNI: India were 144 for four in their second innings at stumps on the third day of the first Test against New Zealand, here on Sunday.
Wellington Test: New Zealand 216/5 at stumps on day 2, lead India by 51 runs
Feb 22, 2020, at 12:47 pm
Wellington/IBNS: After bowling out India cheaply, New Zealand took a decent lead of 51 runs as they scored 216/5 at stumps on the second day of first Test match at Basin Reserve here on Saturday.
PM Modi to inaugurate first Khelo India University Games on Saturday
Feb 21, 2020, at 07:35 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first-ever Khelo India University Games via video conferencing at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here on Saturday.
Japan confident of hosting Tokyo Olympics despite coronavirus, top official
Feb 21, 2020, at 07:27 pm
Tokyo/Xinhua: Japan has promised to host the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this summer as planned despite the seemingly worsening situation of the coronavirus outbreak, the top government spokesman said here on Friday.
ICC Women T20 WC: India beat Australia by 17 runs, Poonam Yadav shines
Feb 21, 2020, at 06:01 pm
Sydney/UNI: Poonam Yadav's brilliant leg-spin bowling helped India stun defending champions Australia by 17 runs in a low-scoring opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at the Showground Stadium, here on Friday.
Spinner Pragyan Ojha retires from all forms of cricket
Feb 21, 2020, at 04:43 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha on Friday announced retirement from all forms of cricket with immediate effect.
Wellington Test: Rain forces play to stop on day 1, India struggle at 122/5
Feb 21, 2020, at 11:43 am
Wellington/IBNS: India are struggling at 122/5 as rain stopped the first day's play of the maiden Test in the two-match series at Basin Reserve here on Friday.
Asian Wrestling C'ships: Ashu, Aditya, Hardeep win bronze medals in Greco-Roman
Feb 20, 2020, at 07:45 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India's Ashu, Aditya Kundu and Hardeep settled for bronze medals in Greco-Roman category on the second day of the Asian Wrestling Championships here on Wednesday.
1st Test: India ready to face Kiwi challenge in Wellington
Feb 20, 2020, at 07:35 pm
Wellington/UNI: India will face their toughest challenge of the World Test Championship till date as they face hosts New Zealand in the first Test of the two-match series at the Basin Reserve, here on Friday.
India reached a stage where every team want to beat us: Virat Kohli
Feb 20, 2020, at 12:31 am
Wellington/IBNS: Exuding confidence ahead of the first Test match here, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday said his team have reached a level where every other nation wants to beat them on the cricket field.
Australian Open champion Kenin loses opening match in Dubai
Feb 19, 2020, at 07:25 pm
Beijing,/Xinhua: Newly-crowned Australia Open champion Sofia Kenin was defeated by Elena Rybakina 6-7 (2), 6-3, 6-3 in her opening match of the Dubai WTA Championship on Wednesday.
Feb 19, 2020, at 07:14 pm
Wellington/UNI: Indian captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday stressed workload management for players, saying that taking periodic breaks during the hectic schedule helped him playing in all formats of the game.
FSDL unveils Hero ISL League Winners Shield
Feb 19, 2020, at 02:21 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Football Sports Development Limited on Wednesday unveiled the ‘League Winners Shield’ for Hero Indian Super League (ISL).
UEFA Champions League: Dortmund overcome PSG 2-1
Feb 19, 2020, at 02:18 pm
Berlin/Xinhua/UNI: Erling Haaland's brace secured Borussia Dortmund a 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain at the first leg in UEFA Champions League's round of the last 16.
India, New Zealand get ready for first Test in Wellington
Feb 19, 2020, at 11:16 am
Wellington/IBNS: After the conclusion of the limited overs series, India and New Zealand are all set to play the two-match Test series beginning on Feb 21.