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Afghanistan to play 'home series' against West Indies in India

Jul 08, 2019, at 10:08 am

Kabul, July 8 (IBNS): Afghanistan will play a one-off Test against West Indies in India, officials said.

You will always be my captain, big brother: Virat Kohli writes in his heart-touching birthday message for MS Dhoni

Jul 08, 2019, at 09:59 am

London, July 8 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday penned down a heart-warming message where he praised MS Dhoni on his birthday and said he will always remain 'my captain'.

Bengal dominates national chess

Jul 07, 2019, at 07:34 pm

Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): Bengal youngsters dominated 30th National Under-17 Chess championship, commenced in Kerala from 29th June to 7th July, in all categories.   

Days following defeat to India were very tough for the team: Sarfaraz Ahmed

Jul 07, 2019, at 05:32 pm

Karachi, July 7 (IBNS): Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed on Sunday returned from the UK after participating in the World Cup and said days after his side's loss against India were tough for his team.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli remains on top but Rohit bridges the gap

Jul 07, 2019, at 04:51 pm

London, July 7 (IBNS): India captain Virat Kohli has retained the top position among batsmen after scoring five half-centuries in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 but opener Rohit Sharma has bridged the gap in the latest update to the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings after a stupendous run in the league stage of the 10-team tournament.

Officials appointed for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup semi-finals

Jul 07, 2019, at 04:26 pm

London, July 7 (IBNS) The umpires and officials for the two ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 semi-finals have been appointed following the conclusion of the group stage.

Faf Du Plessis praises retiring pair Tahir and Duminy as South Africa finish World Cup campaign on a high

Jul 07, 2019, at 04:22 pm

London, July 7 (IBNS): South Africa captain Faf du Plessis paid tribute to his two retiring players, leg spinner Imran Tahir and middle-order batsman JP Duminy.

Starc confident Australia have the blueprint to beat England in World Cup semi-final

Jul 07, 2019, at 04:10 pm

Dubai, July 7 (IBNS): Mitchell Starc believes Australia have already created the blueprint of how to beat England at this World Cup and has highlighted taking early wickets as the key to their mouth-watering semi-final.

Karunaratne wants Sri Lanka’s players to learn from Rohit Sharma

Jul 07, 2019, at 01:56 pm

Manchester, July 7 (UNI) Sri Lanka got a front-row seat to the Rohit Sharma show and captain Dimuth Karunaratne has urged his batsmen to learn from the Indian opener.

Afghanistan cricket team gets Lucknow Ekana stadium as their new home ground: BCCI

Jul 07, 2019, at 10:52 am

Lucknow, July 7 (UNI): Cricket lovers of the city of Nawabs would be witnessing lots of international cricket in the coming days after BCCI gave its nod to the proposal of the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) to make Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana International cricket stadium here as their new home ground.

Messi accuses Copa America organisers of bias towards Brazil

Jul 07, 2019, at 10:27 am

Sao Paola, July 7 (Xinhua): Argentina captain Lionel Messi on Saturday accused Copa America organizers of corruption, alleging that hosts Brazil have received preferential treatment from referees.

Nadal, Federer cruise into fourth round at Wimbledon

Jul 07, 2019, at 10:23 am

London, July 7 (Xinhua): Eight-time champion Roger Federer of Switzerland and two-time champion Rafael Nadal of Spain fended off their respective opponent on Saturday here at the All England Club.

World Cup winning captain MS Dhoni turns 38

Jul 07, 2019, at 01:36 am

Leeds, July 7 (IBNS): Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who led the national team to two World Cup victories, turned 38 on Sunday.

Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul score centuries as India beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in World Cup clash

Jul 06, 2019, at 10:56 pm

Leeds, July 6 (IBNS): Rohit Sharma continued his top form and scored another century in the ongoing World Cup as India defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in a crucial group stage match of the showpiece tournament here on Saturday.

World Cup: Rahul, Rohit power India to thrash Sri Lanka by 7 wickets

Jul 06, 2019, at 10:48 pm

Leeds, July 6 (IBNS): Riding on centuries by two openers, KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma, India thrashed Sri Lanka in their last group matche of the World Cup here on Saturday.

Angelo Mathews scores 113, Sri Lanka post 264/7 against India

Jul 06, 2019, at 06:50 pm

Leeds, July 6 (IBNS): Riding on Angelo Mathews' hundred, Sri Lanka posted 264 runs for the loss of seven wickets in a World Cup group stage match against India here on Saturday.

Mashrafe full of praise for record-breaking Shakib as Bangladesh bow out of the World Cup

Jul 06, 2019, at 03:39 pm

London, July 6 (IBNS): Shakib Al Hasan was a class above for Bangladesh this ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup – and captain Mashrafe Mortaza couldn’t help but feel sorry for his record-breaking all-rounder.

World Cup: Sri Lanka win toss, elect to bat first against India

Jul 06, 2019, at 02:38 pm

Leeds July 6 (IBNS): Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne won the toss and elected to bat first against India in a World Cup match here on Saturday.

Every ending is a new beginning: Sania Mirza lauds husband Shoaib Malik on retirement

Jul 06, 2019, at 02:10 pm

London/Hyderabad, July 6 (IBNS): Praising former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik who has retired from the One Day International (ODI) cricket, wife and Indian tennis player Sania Mirza took to social media to share a heartfelt message.

Yuvraj Singh picks his team ahead of India-Sri Lanka clash in World Cup

Jul 06, 2019, at 01:58 pm

New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS): Ahead the faceoff between India and Srilanka in the ongoing World Cup 2019 on Saturday, former cricketer Yuvraj Singh has picked his own team on BalleBaazi.

FIFA boss promises more teams, prize money for next women's world cup

Jul 06, 2019, at 06:57 am

Lyon, Jul 6 (Xinhua/UNI) FIFA President Gianni Infantino aims to expand the women's World Cup from 24 teams to 32 in 2023 and to double the prize money for the next edition to 60 million U.S. dollars.

Ex-Pakistani captain Shoaib Malik retires from ODI cricket

Jul 06, 2019, at 06:10 am

London, July 6 (IBNS): Former Pakistani captain Shoaib Malik, who has played several memorable knocks with his bat, retired from the ODI format of the game on Friday after his side defeated Bangladesh in their last World Cup match.

Shaun Marsh is out of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, with Peter Handscomb to replace him

Jul 05, 2019, at 05:58 pm

Dubai, July 5 (IBNS): The ICC has confirmed that the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 has approved Peter Handscomb as a replacement player for Shaun Marsh in the Australia squad for the remainder of the tournament.

Stimac names his list of 25 a national preparatory comes to an end

Jul 05, 2019, at 03:17 pm

Ahmedabad, July 5 (IBNS): Indian National Team Head Coach Igor Stimac named a list of 25 for India’s campaign in the forthcoming Hero Intercontinental Cup slated to kick-off at the EKA Arena, Ahmedabad from July 7.

World Cup: Pakistan win toss, elect to bat first against Bangladesh

Jul 05, 2019, at 02:47 pm

London, July 5 (IBNS): Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed won the toss and elected to bat first against Bangladesh at Lord's here on Friday.

Miracles happen: Sarfaraz Ahmed feels before Bangladesh-Pakistan match that will decide final semi-final spot

Jul 05, 2019, at 09:39 am

London, July 5 (IBNS): Facing a tough task of winning by a margin of 316 runs against Bangladesh to qualify for the World Cup semi-finals, captain Sarfaraz Ahmed still believes that 'miracles' can happen in the paradigm of the game.

England beat New Zealand by 119 runs, cruise into World Cup semi finals

Jul 03, 2019, at 11:21 pm

Chester-le-Street, July 3 (IBNS): England beat New Zealand by 118 runs here on Wednesday evening to cruise into the Cricket World Cup semi-finals.

Important to win titles, more important to have a heart: Gautam Gambhir slams BCCI after Rayudu retires

Jul 03, 2019, at 09:27 pm

New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): Former India cricketer and Delhi (East) MP Gautam Gambhir has slammed the BCCI for apparently being unable to give fair chance to talented players such as Ambati Rayudu, who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after not being picked as part of the World Cup squad.

Ambati Rayudu retires from all forms of cricket

Jul 03, 2019, at 07:02 pm

Mumbai, Jul 3 (IBNS): Ambati Rayudu has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket.

Messi would continue his international career despite Copa America semi defeat

Jul 03, 2019, at 04:57 pm

Rio De Janeiro, Jul 3 (Xinhua/UNI) Lionel Messi missed another chance to claim a title with Argentina at the Copa America, but the Barcelona star vowed to continue his international career anyway.