Disappointed and hurt: Mickey Arthur reacts to Pakistan axing

Aug 07, 2019, at 09:53 pm

Islamabad, Aug 7 (UNI) Mickey Arthur has spoken out for the first time since the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed that they will not renew his contract as Pakistan head coach.

Pakistani cricketer Umar Akmal claims he was approached by former Test cricketer for fixing during Global T20 Canada

Aug 07, 2019, at 05:26 pm

Islamabad, Aug 7 (IBNS): Pakistani cricketer Umar Akmal has claimed that he was approached by an ex-Test cricketer to fix matches during the ongoing Global T20 League in Canada, media reports said.

PCB not to renew contracts of head coach Mickey Arthur, bowling coach Azhar Mahmood, batting coach Grant Flower

Aug 07, 2019, at 04:08 pm

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday announced it will be immediately undertaking a robust recruitment process after it decided not to renew the contracts of head coach Mickey Arthur, bowling coach Azhar Mahmood, batting coach Grant Flower and trainer Grant Luden.

God help Indian cricket: Sourav Ganguly vocal against conflict of interest notice to Rahul Dravid

Aug 07, 2019, at 03:36 pm

Kolkata, Aug 7 (IBNS): Taking on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), ex-Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly slammed the conflict of interest notice served to his former colleague Rahul Dravid.

Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli express grief over Sushma Swaraj's demise

Aug 07, 2019, at 01:26 pm

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IBNS): Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli have condoled the sudden demise of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj who passed away on Tuesday night.

India beat West Indies by seven wickets to clinch series 3-0

Aug 07, 2019, at 09:33 am

Providence, Aug 7 (IBNS): India beat West Indies seven wickets in the third T20 match of the tournament to clinch the series 3-0 here on Wednesday.

Steve Smith, Lyon move up in Test Rankings

Aug 06, 2019, at 05:54 pm

London, Aug 6 (IBNS): Australia’s Steve Smith has gained one place to reach the third position among batsmen while spinner Nathan Lyon and fast bowler Pat Cummins are among the others to gain in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after the Edgbaston Test.

Pakistan Occupied Kashmir issue will be sorted out soon: Gautam Gambhir tweets after Shahid Afridi's post

Aug 06, 2019, at 04:22 pm

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday attacked former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi over his remark on Kashmir issue and said the unprovoked aggression and crimes against humanity happening in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) will be sorted out soon.

India's Samrat Sen clinches gold in Asian Kettlebell Championship 2019

Aug 06, 2019, at 04:18 pm

Kolkata/Taipei, Aug 6 (IBNS): Kolkata-based sportsperson Samrat Sen clinched the gold medal under 95kg category with double 24kg Kettlebell Biathlon in the Asian Kettlebell Championship 2019 in Taipei.

James Anderson will miss second Test due to injury

Aug 06, 2019, at 04:11 pm

London, Aug 6 (IBNS): British pacer Jimmy Anderson will miss the second Test due to uinjury.

Kieron Pollard fined 20% of match fee by ICC in second T20I against India

Aug 06, 2019, at 12:26 pm

Dubai, Aug 6 (IBNS): Windies all-rounder Kieron Pollard fined 20% of match fee by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in the second T20I match against India.

Why was United Nations created: Shahid Afridi tweets on Kashmir development

Aug 06, 2019, at 09:48 am

Islamabad, Aug 6 (IBNS): As the Indian government  passed a resolution in the Rajya Sabha to abolish the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, former Pakistani skipper and iconic international cricketer Shahid Afridi questioned the silence of the United Nations on the issue.

Ambuja Cement strengthens Jaipur Pink Panthers as Team Title Sponsor at Pro Kabaddi League 2019

Aug 05, 2019, at 06:09 pm

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Ambuja Cements Ltd., a part of the global conglomerate LafargeHolcim and one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in India, has announced its association with Jaipur Pink Panthers as the Title Sponsor of the team at the Pro Kabaddi League 2019.

MS Dhoni plays volleyball with his Army colleagues in Jammu and Kashmir, video goes viral

Aug 05, 2019, at 09:55 am

Srinagar, Aug 5 (IBNS): A video has gone viral on the internet where former Indian skipper MS Dhoni, who is currently serving the Territorial Army, could be seen playing volleyball with his colleagues in Jammu and Kashmir.

India clinch first series after World Cup s/f defeat, beat West Indies by 22 runs in final T20 match

Aug 05, 2019, at 09:21 am

Florida, Aug 5 (IBNS): Indian cricketers put up an all-round show as they defeated West Indies by 22 runs, via D/L method, in the second T20 match to clinch the series 2-0 here on Sunday.

Rohit Sharma smashes 67 as India post 167/5 against West Indies in second T20 clash

Aug 04, 2019, at 09:57 pm

Florida, Aug 4 (IBNS): Indian opener Rohit Sharma smashed some powerful shots and the middle order played sensibly as India posted 167 runs for the loss of five wikcets in the second T20 match against West Indies here on Sunday.

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan, other JKCA support staff asked to leave Jammu & Kashmir

Aug 04, 2019, at 04:15 pm

Srinagar, Aug 4 (IBNS): Keeping in mind the ongoing situation in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan, who is associated with the state's cricket body, has been asked to leave, media reports said.

Indian batsmen manage to clinch four wickets victory against West Indies

Aug 03, 2019, at 11:17 pm

Florida, Aug 3 (IBNS): India managed to clinch a four wickets victory against West Indies in the first T20 match against the Worrld Champions here on Saturday.

India win toss, elect to bat first against Windies in first T20I

Aug 03, 2019, at 08:31 pm

Florida, Aug 3 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to bowl first against Windies in the first T20I match here on Saturday.

Sourav Ganguly expresses desire to become Team India coach

Aug 03, 2019, at 01:47 pm

Kolkata, Aug 3 (IBNS): Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, who helped the national team to reach a different height, has expressed his desire to become the coach of Virat Kohli and his men.

Steve Smith rises from Ashes, rescues Australia from trouble with century

Aug 02, 2019, at 12:40 pm

Birmingham, Aug 2 (IBNS): Making Australia's dramatic turnaround from an imminent batting failure in The Ashes, Steven Smith scored a big century in the first Test against England at Edgbaston here on Friday.

MS Dhoni joins Army troops in south Kashmir

Jul 31, 2019, at 09:56 pm

Srinagar, July 31 (UNI): Indian cricket star Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Wednesday joined troops in the militancy-hit south Kashmir to carry out patrolling, guard duties and other responsibilities just like other soldiers are doing daily.

BCCI suspends India's rising star Prithvi Shaw for doping violation

Jul 31, 2019, at 09:26 am

New Delhi, July 31 (IBNS): Indias rising star Prithvi Shaw has been suspended by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for eight months for doping violations.

BCCI suspends Prithvi Shaw for failing dope test

Jul 30, 2019, at 10:57 pm

New Delhi, July 30 (UNI): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday suspended Indian opener Prithvi Shaw for eight months from all forms of cricket for failing a dope test.

My only goal is to change the colour of my medal: Sakshi Malik

Jul 30, 2019, at 07:29 pm

New Delhi, July 30 (UNI): Sakshi Malik has a new goal – changing her medal colour at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Ex-Sri Lankan cricketer Thilan Samaraweera joins New Zealand coaching staff

Jul 30, 2019, at 05:45 pm

Wellington, July 30 (IBNS): Former Sri Lankan batsman Thilan Samaraweera will join the  New Zealand coaching staff for the upcoming Test series in the island nation.  

Pakistani circketer Hasan Ali to marry Indian girl

Jul 30, 2019, at 03:41 pm

Islamabad, July 30 (IBNS): Pakistani cricketer Hasan Ali might be marrying an Indian girl, media reports said.

BCCI invites bids for Title Sponsorship Rights for international & domestic matches

Jul 29, 2019, at 09:24 pm

Mumbai, Jul 29 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) invites bids for the Title Sponsor Rights for international and domestic matches organised by it through a tender process.

Absolutely ridiculous: Virat Kohli on rift with Rohit Sharma

Jul 29, 2019, at 09:03 pm

Mumbai, July 29 (IBNS): Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli today categorically denied a rift between him and Rohit Sharma. Such rumours have been doing the rounds since the team returned from England after their loss in the semi-finals of World Cup 2019.

BCCI may intervene to resolve Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma rift

Jul 29, 2019, at 05:44 pm

New Delhi, Jul 29 (UNI) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) might intervene to sort out the differences between Skipper Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma which have hit headlines since the Men in Blue were exited from the ICC World Cup.