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Everyone will be respected till I am around: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly

Oct 23, 2019, at 03:08 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: In one of his initial statements after assuming the post of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday said everyone associated with the nation's cricket will be respected till he is at the helm.

Sourav Ganguly takes over as new BCCI president

Oct 23, 2019, at 11:39 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Starting a new chapter in his illustrious cricketing journey, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly took over as the new Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president on Wednesday.

Sourav Ganguly to take charge as BCCI president today

Oct 23, 2019, at 11:03 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly will formally take charge as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, starting a new chapter in his illustrious cricketing journey.

Players’ strike is part of conspiracy to destabilise Bangladesh cricket: BCB chief

Oct 22, 2019, at 04:54 pm

Dhaka/IBNS: Nazmul Hassan, president of Bangladesh Cricket Board, described the ongoing strike by key cricketers of the national side as a part of a conspiracy to destabilise cricket in the country.

India consolidate position on top after victory against South Africa

Oct 22, 2019, at 04:29 pm

Dubai: India have strengthened their position in the ICC World Test Championship with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over South Africa in the three-match home series that ended today.

Sourav Ganguly hasn't spoken to me about MS Dhoni yet: Virat Kohli

Oct 22, 2019, at 03:18 pm

Ranchi/IBNS: Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday said Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president-elect Sourav Ganguly hasn't spoken to him yet seeking clarity over Mahendra Singh Dhoni's future as a player in the national side.

We didn't allow opposition in the game at any stage: Virat Kohli

Oct 22, 2019, at 11:36 am

Ranchi/IBNS: Whitewashing South Africa in the home ground, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli said his team didn't allow the opposition in the game at any stage.

India beat South Africa by an innings and 202 runs in final match, clinch series 3-0

Oct 22, 2019, at 09:56 am

Ranchi/IBNS: India won the three-Test series against South Africa by 3-0 margin after the hosts defeated the visitors by an innings and 202 runs in the final match here on Tuesday.

IPL side Rajasthan Royals rope in former Australia cricketer Andrew McDonald as head coach

Oct 21, 2019, at 05:56 pm

New Delhi, Oct 21 (UNI) Rajasthan Royals on Monday appointed Australian coach and cricketer Andrew Barry McDonald as their new head coach for a tenure of three years.

Ranchi Test: South Africa 26/4 in second innings at tea on day 3, trail India by 309 runs

Oct 21, 2019, at 02:58 pm

Ranchi/IBNS: After being forced to follow on by India, South Africa are in more trouble in the second innings of the third Test match as they have been reduced to 26/4 here.

Sachin Tendulkar urges all 'eligible voters' of Maharashtra to cast votes

Oct 21, 2019, at 02:39 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Former Indian cricket captain Sachin Tendulkar urged all "eligible voters" to turn out in large numbers and cast their votes in the ongoing Maharashtra assembly elections amid the usual lower turnout of voters in the state.

Ranchi Test: India forces South Africa to follow on after visitors bowled out for 162

Oct 21, 2019, at 02:00 pm

Ranchi/IBNS: India forced South Africa to follow on in the third Test after the visitors were bowled out for just 162 in the first innings here on Monday.

Man City close gap at top of EPL to 6 points

Oct 21, 2019, at 10:21 am

London (Xinhua/UNI) Liverpool were unable to extend their winning run in the Premier League to 18 games, but still took a point from their visit to Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Ajeetesh Sandhu delights home crowd with spectacular comeback, pips Rashid Khan in a photo-finish amid high drama

Oct 21, 2019, at 09:43 am

Chandigarh/IBNS: Chandigarh’s Ajeetesh Sandhu pipped Delhi’s Rashid Khan in a photo-finish amid high drama much to the delight of the home crowd on the final day of the Jeev Milkha Singh Invitational 2019 Presented by TAKE Solutions, a Rs. 1.5 crore event played at the Chandigarh Golf Club.

Kenyan runners win Chizhou International Marathon

Oct 20, 2019, at 07:57 pm

Hefei (Xinhua/UNI) Kenya's Kiura Denis Mugendi and Cheptoo Beatrice claimed the men's and women's titles respectively at the 2019 Chizhou International Marathon in east China's Anhui Province on Sunday.

Rohit Sharma hits double century, Indian bowlers strike early as South Africa struggle at 9/2

Oct 20, 2019, at 05:09 pm

Ranchi/IBNS: Indian batsman Rohit Sharma a hit a double century and pacers Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami picked up two wickets as the hosts dominated their proceedings on the second day fo the third Test match against South Africa here on Sunday.

Rohit Sharma hits century, Ajinkya remains 83 no as India posts 224/3 at stumps against South Africa

Oct 19, 2019, at 04:30 pm

Ranchi: Rohit Sharma showed his dominance with the bat in the longest format of the game as he smashed 117 runs to help India post 224 runs for the loss of three wickets in the Indian first innings against South Africa in the ongoing third Test match here on Saturday.

Wish you were BCCI President when Yo-Yo was in demand: Yuvraj Singh to Sourav Ganguly

Oct 19, 2019, at 07:26 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Former Indian cricketer and World Cup champion Yuvraj Singh wished ex-Indian captain Sourav Ganguly for becoming the BCCI president but also hoped he was the head of the Indian cricket body when the YoYo test was performed on Indian cricketers.

Mithun Perera impresses with classy 65, Karandeep Kochhar continues hot streak with 67, duo shares halfway lead

Oct 19, 2019, at 06:30 am

Chandigarh/IBNS: Sri Lankan Mithun Perera impressed with a classy seven-under-65 to throw his hat in the ring and join local favourite Karandeep Kochhar in the halfway lead at 12-under-132 at the Jeev Milkha Singh Invitational 2019 Presented by TAKE Solutions, a Rs. 1.5 crore event being played at the Chandigarh Golf Club.

PCB removes Sarfaraz Ahmed as T20I and Test skipper

Oct 18, 2019, at 11:22 pm

Islamabad: Pakistan's Champions Trophy-winning skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has been removed in the T20I and Test cricket formats due to 'drop in his overall form during the past few series', the country's cricket board confirmed on Friday.

Betting and Gaming in India: Legal, Illegal or in Between?

Oct 18, 2019, at 10:53 pm

India is a country known for its culture all around the world. Like most ancient societies Indians in the past loved to play sports and place bets. This type of hobby is present today all around the globe. The betting and gaming industry has advanced on a global level by making websites that offer all the odds and games of their land-based counterparts. They’ve also introduced new odds, bonuses and promotions add new players to the fold. Additionally, their service has been available as apps for some time now. But what about India?

Wishes pour in as Anil Kumble turns 49

Oct 17, 2019, at 06:44 pm

Bengaluru: Several former Indian cricketers showered their wishes upon ex-Indian skipper Anil Kumble who turned 49 on Thursday.

Will speak to MS Dhoni: Sourav Ganguly on World Cup-winning captain's retirement

Oct 17, 2019, at 01:40 pm

Kolkata: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president-elect Sourav Ganguly has said he will speak to former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni over his future plans as a player of the national side, media reports said.

Blue Tigers thanks Kolkata for 'turning up in numbers'

Oct 16, 2019, at 06:00 pm

Kolkata: A draw may not have been the result that everyone was looking for against Bangladesh. 

Sourav brushes aside speculations on joining politics, says reforming BCCI priority

Oct 15, 2019, at 08:22 pm

Kolkata:  Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President-elect Sourav Ganguly, while addressing media in Kolkata on Tuesday, said, for him, it is important that India gets back to its position in cricket since it is the powerhouse of the game and brushed off speculations on joining politics.

After getting nominated as the cricket board chief, Sourav Ganguly shares picture of 'Team BCCI'

Oct 15, 2019, at 11:05 am

Mumbai: After getting nominated as the president of the Indian cricket board, former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly shared a picture on social media of the new team of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

India hosting cricket coaching camp for Commonwealth nations

Oct 15, 2019, at 10:06 am

New Delhi, Oct 15 (UNI) A cricket coaching camp for boys and girls under 16 years of age from Commonwealth countries is being held in the National Cricket Academy, Bengaluru from October 1 to 30.

Zimbabwe and Nepal readmitted as ICC members, women’s event prize money receives major boost

Oct 14, 2019, at 10:18 pm

Dubai: Zimbabwe and Nepal have been readmitted as ICC Members following the conclusion of the ICC Board meetings in Dubai on Monday.

Passion of Kolkata is contagious: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

Oct 14, 2019, at 04:27 pm

Kolkata: An emotional Gurpreet Singh Sandhu went back to the days of his playing career when he was still a budding goalkeeper while heading towards the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Stadium in Kolkata for the first training session ahead of the International 'Derby' against Bangladesh in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Joint Qualifier, which is scheduled for on Tuesday.

India don't need me to make a difference: Chhetri

Oct 14, 2019, at 04:24 pm

Kolkata: Talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri, who has already scored 72 international goals in 112 matches believes that "India Team won't need" him to make a difference when the Blue Tigers go out against Bangladesh on Tuesday.