Irfan Pathan announces retirement from all forms of cricket
Jan 04, 2020, at 05:38 pm
Baroda/IBNS: Former Indian fast bowler, who had once gained recognition in the international arena for his classic swing bowling, retired from all forms of the game on Saturday.
Jose Gonzalez confirmed as Wuhan Zall head coach
Jan 04, 2020, at 04:57 pm
Wuhan/Xinhua/UNI: Chinese Super League (CSL) side Wuhan Zall confirmed on Saturday the appointment of Jose Gonzalez as the new head coach, replacing Li Tie who was appointed head coach of China's national team.
Juventus sign Swedish midfielder Kulusevski
Jan 03, 2020, at 10:34 am
Rome/Xinhua/UNI: Italian Serie A champions Juventus have completed the transfer of Dejan Kulusevski after the Swedish midfielder passed a medical, the Bianconeri confirmed on Tuesday.
West Ham join race to sign Brazilian striker Barbosa
Jan 03, 2020, at 10:31 am
Rio De Janeiro/Xinhua/UNI: West Ham United are preparing a formal bid to sign Brazilian striker Gabriel Barbosa, according to media reports in the South American country.
Indian archers sure of a medal at 2020 Tokyo Olympics, says Akash Malik
Jan 02, 2020, at 06:32 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Akash Malik, who made history after clinching country's first silver in archery at the Youth Olympics in 2018, has expressed confidence that the Indian archery contingent will win a medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
PCB withdraws Naseem Shah from ICC U19 World Cup squad
Jan 01, 2020, at 05:04 pm
Islamabad/UNI: One month after announcing the team for the ICC U-19 World Cup 2020, the Pakistan Cricket Board has withdrawn 16-year-old fast bowler Naseem Shah, on the grounds of him having already made his senior team debut in November last year.
Ex-Italy striker Osvaldo joins Argentina's Banfield
Jan 01, 2020, at 10:37 am
Buenos Aires/Xinhua/UNI: Former Italy international striker Daniel Osvaldo has come out of retirement to play for Argentinian first division club Banfield, according to local media reports.
Inter Miami name Alonso as head coach for inaugural MLS season
Dec 31, 2019, at 10:00 am
Washington/Xinhua/UNI: Just over two months out from their first MLS match, David Beckham's Inter Miami have named Uruguay native Diego Alonso as head coach for the inaugural campaign, the club announced.
Marnus Labuschagne and de Kock move up the rankings
Dec 30, 2019, at 05:07 pm
Dubai/IBNS: Players from Australia and South Africa sizzle in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings.
Dec 30, 2019, at 04:42 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: An old video has surfaced online where former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi could be heard confessing that he broke a TV set at his home after he saw his daughter trying to imitate an “arti” scene while watching an Indian show.
Indian player Koneru Humpy wins World Rapid Chess Championship
Dec 29, 2019, at 10:47 pm
Moscow/UNI: Koneru Humpy of India has won the 2019 World Rapid Chess Championship Humpy won the duel after defeating China’s Lei Tingjie in a dramatic “Armageddon” battle on Saturday evening in the Russian capital, the International Chess Federation said.
Australian cricketer Peter Siddle retires
Dec 29, 2019, at 04:58 pm
Melbourne/IBNS: Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle on Sunday announced his retirement from international cricket.
Andy Murray to miss Australian Open next year
Dec 29, 2019, at 04:26 pm
London/IBNS: British Tennis star Andy Murray will miss the upcoming Australia Open due to injury.
Mary Kom, Sakshi book their berths in India women's squad for Asia-Ocenia Olympic Qualifiers
Dec 28, 2019, at 11:01 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Six-time world champion Mary Kom (51kg) and former world junior champion Sakshi Chaudhary (57kg) along with three other boxers booked their berths in the Indian women’s squad for Asia-Oceania Olympic Qualifiers at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Saturday.
Never felt Danish Kaneria faced discrimination: Inzamam-ul-Haq
Dec 28, 2019, at 05:36 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: Days after former speedster Shoaib Akhtar made certain claims on Danish Kaneria, ex-Pakistani skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq has said he never felt that the leg-spinner was discriminated by his teammates.
Dec 28, 2019, at 04:44 pm
Islamabad/London/IBNS: British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan, who faced social media trolls for enjoying Christmas by wearing suitable outfits with family, slammed his critics recently for their remarks.
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram to address press conference on 'leaked video' today
Dec 28, 2019, at 04:27 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: Former Pakistan skipper and fast bowler Wasim Akram will hold a press conference over the issue of his leaked video on Saturday.
AC Milan announce Ibrahimovic return
Dec 28, 2019, at 08:23 am
Roma/Xinhua/UNI: Zlatan Ibrahimovic ended speculations about his future by joining AC Milan as a free agent, the Serie A giants has confirmed.
Japan to send 72 athletes to third Youth Winter Olympics
Dec 28, 2019, at 08:07 am
Tokyo/Xinhua/UNI: A total of 72 athletes will compete at the third Youth Winter Olympic Games to be held in Lausanne, Switzerland, from January 9 to 22, 2020.
Argentinian midfielder Montillo returns to Universidad de Chile
Dec 28, 2019, at 08:05 am
Santiago/Xinhua/UNI: Former Shandong Luneng midfielder Walter Montillo has returned to his former club Universidad de Chile on a one-year deal.
Reveal names of cricketers: Danish Kaneria tells Akhtar on mistreatment claims
Dec 28, 2019, at 07:49 am
Islamabad/IBNS: Former Pakistani cricketer Danish Kaneria has asked ex-teammate Shoaib Akhtar, who recently said the spinner faced 'mistreatment' from some of the fellow cricketers, to reveal the names of players who were involved in the act.
Shoaib Akhtar shares Wasim Akram's 'leaked video', supports his thoughts
Dec 28, 2019, at 07:10 am
Islamabad/IBNS: Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar recently shared a leaked video of ex-teammate Wasim Akram where the cricketer could be heard seemingly talking about the current state of affairs of Pakistan cricket.
Bangladesh uncertain about playing T20s, Tests in Pakistan: BCB chief
Dec 27, 2019, at 04:33 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan has clearly said that the national side is not even sure about playing T20 matches in Pakistan.
Shoaib Akhtar says Danish Kaneria was mistreated by several Pakistani teammates for being Hindu
Dec 27, 2019, at 09:21 am
Islamabad/IBNS: Former Pakistani spinner Danish Kaneria has said the claims made by his former teammate Shoaib Akhtar over him being treated unfairly by his Pakistani teammates due to his religion was true.
Asad Asif Khan gives Indian boxing an international tag by clinching IBO Oceania Title
Dec 27, 2019, at 01:12 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The Osiana Orient Champion held at the Philippines marked the victory of Asad Asif Khan against Malaysian Aiman Abu Bakar on Saturday.
Shane Watson joins Sourav Ganguly on My11Circle
Dec 25, 2019, at 07:01 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian cricket fans can now compete against legendary cricketers on My11Circle – one of India fantasy cricket app – as Australian cricketer Shane Watson joined former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on the platform.
Pakistani spinner Hafeez 'banned' from bowling in England
Dec 25, 2019, at 04:39 pm
London/IBNS: Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been banned from bowling in English domestic cricket owing to his bowling action.
MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli named captains of ODI, Test team of decade by CA
Dec 24, 2019, at 07:07 pm
Melbourne/UNI: World Cup-winning India superstar MS Dhoni has been named the captain of the ODI Team of the decade while Virat Kohli has been named captain of the Test XI by Cricket Australia's official news website.
English World Cup star Ben Stokes' father admitted in hospital with serious illness
Dec 24, 2019, at 06:58 pm
Johannesburg/UNI/IBNS: Ben Stokes' father, Ged, has been admitted to hospital here, after suffering a serious illness, the ECB said in a statement on Tuesday.
Shai Hope moves into top 10 of ODI rankings
Dec 24, 2019, at 04:20 pm
Dubai/IBNS: West Indies opener Shai Hope has entered the top 10 of the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings after showing fine form in the three-match series in India that ended on Sunday.