MS Dhoni achieved everything under the sun: MSK Prasad
Feb 07, 2020, at 11:35 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Amid the speculations over Mahendra Singh Dhoni's cricketing future, outgoing chairman of selectors MSK Prasad has said the former skipper has achieved everything under the sun referring to his successes in last 15 years.
Jofra Archer out of IPL 2020 with elbow fracture
Feb 06, 2020, at 07:10 pm
London/UNI:Jofra Archer on Thursday was ruled out of England's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka as well as the 2020 IPL season, due to a stress fracture in his right elbow.
Rugby Australia loses broadcast partner
Feb 06, 2020, at 07:00 pm
Sydney/Xinhua: The sport of rugby union in Australia appears to be fighting for its future, with TV broadcast partner Fox Sports set to walk away from the code after a 25-year partnership.
Sachin Tendulkar to flag-off New Delhi Marathon on Feb 23
Feb 06, 2020, at 06:38 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will flag off the fifth edition of IDBI Federal Life Insurance New Delhi Marathon here on Feb 23.
FIFA bans three Kenyan players for match fixing
Feb 05, 2020, at 08:15 pm
Nairobi/Xinhua: Kenyan footballers Moses Chikati, Festus Okiring and Festo Omukoto have been banned with immediate effect by world football governing body FIFA for match fixing.
Indian women's hockey end tour on a high; beat hosts New Zealand 3-0
Feb 05, 2020, at 08:05 pm
Auckland/UNI: A determined Indian Women's Hockey Team beat hosts New Zealand 3-0 to end their New Zealand Tour on a high.
India fined for slow over-rate in Hamilton ODI
Feb 05, 2020, at 06:27 pm
Dubai/IBNS: India have been fined 80 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against New Zealand in the first One Day International in Hamilton on Wednesday.
JSW Steel signs Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant as brand ambassador
Feb 05, 2020, at 05:19 pm
Mumbai/UNI: JSW Steel has signed Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant as its brand ambassador to promote its steel products which include JSW Colouron+ color coated sheets & JSW Neosteel TMT bars, for a three year period.
Ross Taylor smashes century as New Zealand beat India in high-scoring encounter to level series 1-1
Feb 05, 2020, at 04:09 pm
Hamilton/IBNS: Ross Taylor smashed 109 runs and remained unbeaten till the end as he guided New Zealand to a memorable victory in a high-scoring match here on Wednesday.
India post 347/4 in first ODI against New Zealand, Shreyas Iyer slams maiden ton
Feb 05, 2020, at 11:35 am
Hamilton/IBNS: Riding on Shreyas Iyer's hundred and Lokesh Rahul's unbeaten 88, India posted a mammoth total of 347/4 in 50 overs in the first One Day International (ODI) match against New Zealand at Seddon Park here on Wednesday.
Shreyas Iyer slams maiden ODI hundred against New Zealand
Feb 05, 2020, at 10:58 am
Hamilton/IBNS: Young Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer slammed his maiden One Day International (ODI) hundred against New Zealand as the men-in-blue are on the way to post a big total at Seddon Park here on Wednesday.
FIFA bans three Kenyan players for match fixing
Feb 05, 2020, at 10:36 am
Nairobi/Xinhua/UNI: Kenyan footballers Moses Chikati, Festus Okiring and Festo Omukoto have been banned with immediate effect by world football governing body FIFA for match fixing.
FIBA Asian Cup qualifier postponed due to coronavirus
Feb 05, 2020, at 10:23 am
Beijing/Xinhua/UNI: The International Basketball Federation announced on Wednesday that the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 qualifying match between China and Malaysia would be rescheduled due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in China.
1st ODI: India look to continue winning momentum against Black Caps
Feb 04, 2020, at 07:19 pm
Hamilton/UNI: After a thumping 5-0 victory in the recently concluded T20I series, India will look to carry forward their winning momentum as they they take on the hosts in the first ODI of the three-match series at Seddon Parkm, here on Wednesday.
Sumo meet to be held as part of Tokyo Olympic cultural program
Feb 04, 2020, at 07:06 pm
Tokyo/Xinhua: The Japan Sumo Association said on Tuesday that it will hold a two-day tournament in August as part of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic cultural program.
Serie A legend Boniek criticizes Milan for selling Piatek
Feb 04, 2020, at 06:55 pm
Warsaw/Xinhua: Former AS Roma and Juventus player Zbigniew Boniek believes that AC Milan shouldn't have sold the Polish striker Krzysztof Piatek to Hertha Berlin.
Indian pacer Shardul Thakur roped in as Tata Power brand ambassador
Feb 04, 2020, at 05:11 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Indian cricket team's fast bowler, Shardul Thakur has been signed as brand ambassador for Tata Power, India's leading power utility.
West Indies tour of Sri Lanka: Shimron Hetmyer and Evin Lewis ruled out
Feb 04, 2020, at 09:30 am
St. John 's/IBNS: West Indies selectors have omitted cricketers Shimron Hetmyer and Evin Lewis from the squad of the upcoming Sri Lankan tour.
Rohit Sharma ruled out of NZ tour, Prithvi Shaw named in Test team
Feb 04, 2020, at 08:44 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Injured Indian opener Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the Indian squad for the remaining of the New Zealand tour due to injury.
Stebe knocks out last year's finallist Karlovic in opener at Tata Open
Feb 03, 2020, at 11:17 pm
Pune/UNI: Comeback man Germany's Cedrik-Marcel Stebe begun his campaign at the third edition of Tata Open Maharashtra with an impressive 6-3, 6-4 win as the finallist of last edition Ivo Karlovic knockout in the first round of the men's singles on the opening day of ATP Tour tournament at Mhalunge Balewadi Staidum here on Monday.
We are focused on winning the T20 World Cup': KL Rahul
Feb 03, 2020, at 10:33 pm
Mount Maunganui/UNI: KL Rahul, India's stand-in skipper in their victory over New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I here, said that the side is focused on lifting their second ICC Men's T20 World Cup trophy later this year.
Novak Djokovic returns to No 1 in ATP Rankings
Feb 03, 2020, at 07:47 pm
Melbourne/UNI: Serbia's Novak Djokovic on Monday returned to the top of the ATP Rankings for a fifth stint after capturing a record-extending eighth Australian Open title.It will be his 276th week at the top, replacing Spain's Rafael Nadal, who had overtaken him at No 1 on 4 November last year.
Australian Open title winner Novak Djokovic returns to No 1 in ATP Rankings
Feb 03, 2020, at 06:11 pm
Melbourne/UNI: Serbia's Novak Djokovic on Monday returned to the top of the ATP Rankings for a fifth stint after capturing a record-extending eighth Australian Open title.
KL Rahul at career-best second position in T20I Rankings
Feb 03, 2020, at 04:16 pm
Dubai/IBNS: KL Rahul leads a pack of India players who have shot up the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings after their team stormed to a 5-0 series win in New Zealand.
India fined for slow over-rate in final T20I against New Zealand
Feb 03, 2020, at 04:00 pm
Dubai/IBNS: India have been fined 20 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against New Zealand in the fifth and final Twenty20 International in Tauranga on Sunday.
FIFA concludes its six-month mission in CAF
Feb 03, 2020, at 10:13 am
Rabat/Xinhua: FIFA presented the conclusions of its six-month mission in Confederation of African Football (CAF), to the meeting of the CAF Executive Committee held in Rabat.
Novak Djokovic beats Dominic Thiem to grab Australian Open title
Feb 02, 2020, at 07:14 pm
Melbourne/IBNS: Showcasing his strong performance on the court, Serbian Tennis icon Novak Djokovic on Sunday clinched the Australian Open Men's Singles title by beating Dominic Thiem in a gripping five-set final here.
History Created: India defeat New Zealand by 7 runs to clinch series 5-0
Feb 02, 2020, at 04:29 pm
Mount Maunganui/IBNS: Creating history, India completed total domination over New Zealand as the visitors defeated the hosts by seven runs in the final T20 match to clinch the series 5-0 here on Sunday.
Pink-haired Neymar powers PSG to 5-0 win over Montpellier
Feb 02, 2020, at 12:38 pm
Paris/Xinhua: Brazilian striker Neymar again became the eye-catching man in Paris Saint-Germain's match on Saturday, but this time not for his goal.
FIFA President proposes new initiatives for upgrading African football
Feb 02, 2020, at 12:23 pm
Rabat/Xinhua: FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Saturday proposed a range of new initiatives for the elevation of African football.