Banish all fears of losing: Imran Khan tells Pakistani team ahead of World Cup clash against India
Jun 16, 2019, at 04:12 pm
Islamabad, June 16 (IBNS): On a day when two arch-rivals are facing each other in a crucial World Cup match in Manchester, Pakistan PM Imran Khan adviced his country's team to banish all fears of losing the match.
World Cup: Pakistan win toss, opt to field first against India
Jun 16, 2019, at 03:18 pm
Manchester, June 16 (IBNS): Pakistan won the toss and opted to field first against India in the high-voltage World Cup encounter between the two sides here on Sunday.
Pakistan win toss, opt to bowl against India
Jun 16, 2019, at 03:16 pm
Manchester, Jun 16 (UNI) Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed won the toss and opted to bowl against India at Old Trafford stadium, here on Sunday.
World Cup: Australia defeat Sri Lanka by 87 runs
Jun 15, 2019, at 10:55 pm
London, June 15 (IBNS): It seems that chances to qualify for the semi-finals is slowly slipping out of the grips of Sri Lanka as they suffered another defeat in a World Cup match this time at the hands of Australia here on Saturday.
On my way to Manchester for India, Pakistan World Cup match: Sachin Tendulkar
Jun 15, 2019, at 10:44 pm
Manchester, June 15 (IBNS): Indian sports icon Sachin Tendulkar will be attending the high-profile match between India and Pakistan as the two rivals will once again face each other in a World Cup battle on the cricket field on Sunday.
Chris Gayle makes special suit for India and Pakistan WC match, posts on Instagram
Jun 15, 2019, at 10:28 pm
London, June 15 (IBNS): At a time when fans in the two neighbouring nations are gearing up for the major showdown on Sunday, a special spectator even went ahead and wore a suit made specially for the India and Pakistan rivalry on the field.
India beat Austria 4-2 in 8-Nations U-21 Invitational
Jun 15, 2019, at 09:14 pm
Madrid, Jun 15 (UNI): The Indian Junior Men's Hockey team beat Austria 4-2 in their 5-8 classification game at the 8-Nations U-21 Invitational on Saturday.
Virat Kohli wants his players not to get swayed by emotion of India-Pakistan match
Jun 15, 2019, at 08:44 pm
Manchester, Jun 15 (IBNS): Though the fans of both the countries will be locked up in the emotions, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli wants his fans to treat their match against Pakistan just like any other game.
Aaron Finch hammers 153 runs as Australia post 334/7 against Sri Lanka
Jun 15, 2019, at 06:55 pm
London June 15 (IBNS): Australian skipper Aaron Finch led from the front as he smashed 153 runs which helped his side post massive 334 runs for the loss of seven wickets on the scorecard against Sri Lanka in a group stage match of the World Cup here on Saturday.
Indian U-17 women team to travel to Hong Kong
Jun 15, 2019, at 04:31 pm
With the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup slated to be held in India in 2020, the Indian Women’s U-17 National team will be travelling to Hong Kong for an exposure tour on June 16 (Sunday).
West Indies cricketer Carlos Brathwaite found guilty of breaching ICC code of conduct
Jun 15, 2019, at 04:04 pm
London, June 15 (IBNS): West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite has received an official reprimand and received 1 demerit point for breaching Level One of the ICC Code of Conduct during the match between England and West Indies at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup at the Hampshire Bowl on Friday.
Sachin Tendulkar sues Australian bat manufacturer for failing to pay him $2 mn in royalties
Jun 14, 2019, at 10:33 pm
Sydney, Jun 14 (UNI): Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has sued Australian batmaker Spartan Sports, after it allegedly failed to pay him almost two million dollars in royalties.
World Cup: Joe Root helps England to thrash Windies by 8 wickets
Jun 14, 2019, at 10:15 pm
Southampton, Jun 14 (IBNS): Riding on Joe Root's century, England thrashed Windies by eight wickets in a World Cup match at The Rose Bowl here on Friday.
England win toss, opt to field first against West Indies
Jun 14, 2019, at 03:27 pm
Soutampton, June 14 (IBNS): England won the toss and opted to field first against West Indies in a World Cup match here on Friday.
India-New Zealand match called off due to rain
Jun 13, 2019, at 08:00 pm
Nottingham, Jun 13 (IBNS): The match between India and New Zealand in the World Cup was called off due to rain here on Thursday.
India to start World Test Championship against West Indies on Aug 22
Jun 13, 2019, at 02:21 pm
Saint John's, Jun 13 (UNI): West Indies Cricket Board has announced the schedule for India's tour to the US and the West Indies, starting August 3.
Australia beat Pakistan by 41 runs
Jun 12, 2019, at 11:25 pm
Taunton, June 12 (IBNS): Defending champions Australia beat Pakistan by 41 runs in the Cricket World Cup match here on Wednesday evening.
India batting coach Bangar challenges Rahul to fill in for injured Dhawan
Jun 12, 2019, at 07:32 pm
Nottingham, Jun 12 (IBNS): India batting coach Sanjay Bangar challenged KL Rahul to make a crucial contribution to India’s Cricket World Cup campaign as they aim to compensate for the absence of Shikhar Dhawan.
CRIIO Cup to be hosted in London ahead of men's World Cup final
Jun 12, 2019, at 04:41 pm
Dubai, June 12 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Wednesday announced details of the inaugural criiio cup, where six social cricket teams from all corners of the world will come together in London’s Trafalgar Square on 12 July ahead of the Men’s Cricket World Cup Final for a once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate the diversity in which cricket is enjoyed in communities around the world.
Pakistan win toss, opt to bowl against Australia
Jun 12, 2019, at 03:12 pm
Taunton, Jun 12 (UNI) Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first against Australia in a World Cup match here at the Cooper Associates County Ground on Wednesday.
My heart not in cricket anymore: Afghanistan cricketer Mohammad Shahzad
Jun 11, 2019, at 05:36 pm
Kabul/London, Jun 11 (UNI) Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Shahzad, who faced rejection twice in the World Cup on health merits, has expressed disappointment, saying that in such circumstances, he feels, his heart does not belong to cricket, anymore.
World Cup: Shikhar Dhawan ruled out for 3 weeks due to thumb fracture
Jun 11, 2019, at 01:59 pm
London, Jun 11 (IBNS): In a blow to the men-in-blue in the World Cup, Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out for three weeks owing to his thumb fracture, media reports said.
#YuviDeservesProperFarewell trends on Twitter as Yuvraj Singh ends international career
Jun 11, 2019, at 12:02 pm
New Delhi, Jun 11 (IBNS): #YuviDeservesProperFarewell trends on micro-blogging site Twitter after Indian vice captain Rohit Sharma felt cricketer Yuvraj Singh deserved a better sent-off.
You deserved a better send off: Rohit Sharma tweets on Yuvraj Singh's retirement
Jun 11, 2019, at 09:35 am
London, June 11 (IBNS): Indian team vice captain Rohit Sharma, who had played with Yuvraj Singh in the 2007 World T20, said the Indian cricketer deserved a better farewell.
ICC congratulates Yuvraj Singh for a remarkable career
Jun 10, 2019, at 08:52 pm
Dubai, Jun 10 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has congratulated Yuvraj Singh for an outstanding career which included pivotal roles in India winning the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2011 and at the inaugural ICC Men’s T20 World Cup four years earlier.
Blue Tigers to face Tajikistan in Hero Intercontinental Cup opener on July 7
Jun 10, 2019, at 06:35 pm
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IBNS): The Hero Intercontinental Cup 2019, scheduled to take place at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad from July 7-19, 2019, will see the Blue Tigers take on Tajikistan in the opening clash on July 7 with the fixtures of the tournament being released on Monday (June 10, 2019).
You are true champ: Sachin Tendulkar praises Yuvraj Singh
Jun 10, 2019, at 04:44 pm
Mumbai, June 10 (IBNS): Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, who had witnessed Yuvraj Singh grow as a cricketer over the years since his debut in 2000, called him a 'true champion' as the 2011 World Cup hero of the country announced his retirement from international arena on Monday.
Jun 10, 2019, at 03:42 pm
New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli led the nation in remembering cricketer Yuvraj Singh's contributions to the game as he announced his retirement from international arena on Monday.
West Indies win toss, opt to field first against South Africa
Jun 10, 2019, at 03:21 pm
Southampton, June 10 (IBNS): West Indies won the toss and opted to bowl first against South Africa in a group stage match of the World Cup here on Monday.
Yuvraj Singh announces retirement from international cricket
Jun 10, 2019, at 02:31 pm
Mumbai, Jun 10 (IBNS): After fighting for a spot in the national team for years, Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday.