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.
Virat Kohli urges spectators to cheer Steve Smith who was booed at The Oval
Jun 10, 2019, at 11:12 am
London, Jun 10 (IBNS): In a great show of sportsmanship, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli urged all the Indian spectators to cheer Australian batsman Steve Smith who was getting booed at The Oval crowd during a World Cup match on Sunday.
Cricket World Cup: India beat Australia by 36 runs
Jun 09, 2019, at 11:21 pm
London, June 9 (IBNS): India beat Australia by 36 runs to win their second world cup match in a row at The Oval here on Sunday evening.
Nadal defeats Thiem, wins 12th French Open title in 15 years
Jun 09, 2019, at 10:05 pm
Paris, June 9 (IBNS): Rafael Nadal beat Dominic Thiem 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 on Sunday to win his 12 French Open and 18th Grand Slam Title.
World Cup: Shikhar Dhawan shines as Indian batsmen post mammoth 352/5 against Australia
Jun 09, 2019, at 07:05 pm
London, June 9 (IBNS): Shikhar Dhawan returned to form when it mattered the most and contributed 117 runs with the willow as Indian batsmen put up a strong show which helped the side post a mammoth 352 runs for the loss of five wickets in a World Cup group stage match against Australia here on Sunday.
FIFA finds ex-Afghan football chief 'guilty' of sexual abuse claims, banned for life
Jun 09, 2019, at 06:00 pm
Kabul, June 9 (IBNS): In a major move, football's governing body FIFA on Saturday announced that it had found Keramuudin Karim, former President of the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) and former FIFA Standing Committee member, guilty of having abused his position and sexually abused various female players.
Rohit Sharma touches unique record against Australia during World Cup match
Jun 09, 2019, at 04:58 pm
London, June 9 (IBNS): In a crucial group stage match of the World Cup, Indian opener Rohit Sharma touched another record as he became the fastest batsman to score 2000 runs against the 'Men in Yellow' in ODI history.
World Cup: Virat Kohli wins toss, opt to bat first against Australia
Jun 09, 2019, at 03:23 pm
London, June 9 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli won the toss an elected to bat first in a crucial group stage match of the World Cup against Australia on Sunday.
Dominic Thiem beat Djokovic in French Open semis
Jun 08, 2019, at 11:18 pm
Paris, June 8 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic's scope of winning another title as he was defeated in the French Open semi-finals by Dominic Thiem on Saturday.
England beat Bangladesh by 106 runs
Jun 08, 2019, at 10:59 pm
Cardiff, June 8 (IBNS): England players put up an all-round performance on the field as they defeated Bangladesh by 106 runs in a World Cup match here on Saturday.
Jason Roy's stylish 153 helps England post 386/6 against Bangladesh
Jun 08, 2019, at 07:00 pm
Cardiff, June 8 (IBNS): Riding on Jason Roy's majestic 153 runs knock, England posted mammoth 386 runs for the loss of six wickets in a World Cup match here on Saturday.
So much competition for slot makes me helpless, says coach Stimac
Jun 08, 2019, at 06:09 pm
New Delhi, June 8 (IBNS): Indian Head Coach Igor Stimac admitted that he is “helpless as a coach” as there is competition for every slot in the team.
Young India beat Thailand in King's Cup clash
Jun 08, 2019, at 05:58 pm
New Delhi, June 8 (IBNS): The central defence played together for the first time together, and so did the midfield. Even as the stalwarts including Sunil Chhetri were rested, a new young-look India rose to the occasion to beat Thailand 1-0 in the third-place play-off of the King’s Cup in Buriram, Thailand. Anirudh Thapa tapped it in from close in the 17th minute to make the difference.
Virat Kohli fined for wasting drinking water in Gurugram house
Jun 08, 2019, at 12:58 pm
Gurugram, Jun 8 (IBNS): Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has been fined by the Gurugram Municipal Corporation for wasting drinking water by using it to clean a car in Gurugram house, media reports said.
French Open: Rafael Nadal beats Roger Federer to reach final
Jun 08, 2019, at 10:36 am
Paris, Jun 8 (UNI): Defending champion Rafael Nadal defeated his great rival Roger Federer on his favorite surface to reach the French Open final.
Dhoni will not be allowed to wear gloves with insignia during World Cup: ICC
Jun 07, 2019, at 11:46 pm
Dubai, Jun 7 (IBNS): The Indian Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday informed that MS Dhoni will not be allowed to wear the army insignia on his wicket-keeping gloves during the World Cup.
In India, basketball begins to take root
Jun 07, 2019, at 08:37 pm
Like millions of American kids, 11-year-old Arsh Singh of Uttar Pradesh, India, fell in love with basketball from his first dribble.
World Cup: Australian spinner Adam Zampa found guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Jun 07, 2019, at 06:05 pm
Dubai, June 7 (IBNS): Australian bowler Adam Zampa has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during Match 10 at The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 between Australia and West Indies.
Jun 07, 2019, at 04:36 pm
Mumbai, June 7 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar feels that Indian team has the required 'ammunition' to fight against Australia in their second World Cup match on Sunday.
#DhoniKeepTheGlove: Indians ask ICC to concentrate on umpiring quality and not on MSD's gloves
Jun 07, 2019, at 04:21 pm
New Delhi, June 7 (IBNS): At a time when the Intentional Cricket Council objected to India's star wicket-keeper MS Dhoni's using of military insignia on the gloves, Indians came out in support for the former skipper and said the cricket body should concentrate more on ensuring proper umpiring during the World Cup match.
Not commercial or religious: IPL chief backs Dhoni over Army Insignia use on gloves
Jun 07, 2019, at 12:26 pm
New Delhi, Jun 7 (IBNS): After the International Council Cricket (ICC) asked Mahendra Singh Dhoni to remove Army Insignia from his sporting gloves, Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Rajeev Shukla on Friday said the former skipper didn't use anything which is "commercical or religious".
With or without Neymar, Brazil worry us: Bolivia coach
Jun 07, 2019, at 10:36 am
Sao Paulo, Jun 7 (Xinhua): Bolivia head coach Eduardo Villegas has rejected the notion that Brazil will be vulnerable during the Copa America in the absence of their injured talisman Neymar.
FIH Men’s Series Finals: India beat Russia in their first game
Jun 07, 2019, at 10:27 am
Bhubaneswar, Jun 7 (UNI): India brought happiness to their home fans with a large success 10-0 over Russia in their first game of the FIH Men’s Series Finals Bhubaneswar Odisha 2019 on Thursday.
Novak Djokovic to play French Open semifinal against Thiem, Nadal to face Federer
Jun 07, 2019, at 10:10 am
Paris, Jun 7 (UNI) World No1 Novak Djokovic reached another French Open semifinal after a 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 victory over fifth-seeded Alexander Zverev, leaving himself only two wins from becoming the second man in history to hold all four Grand Slam titles simultaneously on two separate occasions.
ICC asks MS Dhoni to remove Army Insignia from wicket-keeping gloves
Jun 07, 2019, at 09:22 am
Dubai, June 7 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council has asked former Indian captain MS Dhoni to remove the Indian Army insignia from his wicket-keeping gloves as he had sported during the first World Cup match against South Africa.
Mitchell Starc picks up five wickets as Australia beat West Indies in World Cup clash
Jun 06, 2019, at 11:09 pm
Nottingham, June 6 (IBNS): Mitchell Starc bowled a wonderful spell at the end, where he picked up the crucial wickets of Jason Holder (51) and Carlos Brathwaite (16), to help Australia beat a spirited West Indies side by 15 runs in a group stage match of the ongoing World Cup here on Thursday.
Australia set 289 target for West Indies, Coulter-Nile misses ton
Jun 06, 2019, at 08:02 pm
Nottingham, Jun 6 (UNI) Riding on Nathan Coulter-Nile's 92 and Steven Smith's 73 runs, Australia set a challenging target of 288 runs for West Indies in 10th World Cup match here at Trent Bridge on Thursday
World Cup: Despite poor start, Australia score 288 against Windies
Jun 06, 2019, at 07:04 pm
Nottingham, Jun 6 (IBNS): Despite an ugly start, Australia came back strong to put 288 runs on scoreboard against Windies in the World Cup at Trent Bridge here on Thursday.
Faf du Plessis's dismissal was the turning point: Yuzvendra Chahal
Jun 06, 2019, at 06:34 pm
Southampton, Jun 6 (IBNS): Indian spin bowler Yuzvendra Chahal, who helped his team go past South Africa in their World Cup opener on Wednesday, has claimed the dismissal of Faf du Plessis was the turning point.