May 24, 2019, at 04:22 pm
New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli, who is currently leading the national side in England as they gear up for the World Cup, praised PM Narendra Modi over his second consecutive victory in the Lok Sabha polls and said the country is going to reach greater heights with his vision.
Uzbekistan to host the maiden international tournament called “The Wrestling Gamesâ€
May 24, 2019, at 03:23 pm
Tashkent, May 24 (IBNS): The 1st open international tournament “The Wrestling Games” will take place in Khiva city of Uzbekistan, from June 7-9, 2019.
Uzbekistan gets ready to bid for 21st Asian Games to be held in 2030
May 24, 2019, at 11:55 am
Tashkent, May 24 (IBNS): Central Asian country Uzbekistan has begun preparations to bid for the hosting of 2030 Asian Games, according to media reports.
Poland gears up for FIFA U20 World Cup
May 23, 2019, at 03:28 pm
Warsaw, May 23 (Xinhua/UNI) Excitement is building in Poland ahead of the 2019 FIFA under-20 World Cup which kicks off on Thursday in the city of Lodz.
2022 World Cup to keep 32-team format, says FIFA
May 23, 2019, at 09:29 am
Paris, May 23 (Xinhua/UNI) FIFA shrugged off any possibility of expansion from 32 to 48 teams at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Alex Hales heading to Barbados after 2019 Hero Caribbean Premier League
May 23, 2019, at 07:50 am
Barbados, May 23 (IBNS): Alex Hales was a happy man after being picked up by the Barbados Tridents as first pick during the 2019 Hero Caribbean Premier League draft at the Gfinity eSports Arena in London.
Hardik Pandya touted to be the Trump card this World Cup: ESPNcricinfo FANtastic Survey
May 22, 2019, at 05:03 pm
Mumbai/Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): ESPNcricinfo, the go-to digital destination for all things cricket, ahead of the ICC World Cup, announced the findings of its third edition of FANtastic survey. As per the survey, Hardik Pandya’s fan-following seem to have only grown as half the respondents felt that he would be India’s trump card this World Cup.
ICC partners with Bytedance for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019
May 22, 2019, at 04:28 pm
Dubai, May 22 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced a partnership with ByteDance, a leading technology company operating a range of content platforms around the world. The partnership focuses on delivering exciting campaigns and unique content at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 through the platforms of TikTok and Helo.
Team India leave for England to play Cricket World Cup 2019
May 22, 2019, at 10:47 am
Mumbai, May 22 (UNI): The Indian Cricket team on Wednesday left Mumbai airport for England to take part in the much awaited International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's Cricket World Cup in England, starting from May 30.
Shanghai SIPG beat Ulsan Hyundai 5-0 in AFC Champions League
May 22, 2019, at 09:54 am
Shanghai, May 22 (Xinhua/UNI) A hat-trick from Oscar and goals from Li Shenglong and Hu Jinghang saw Shanghai SIPG thrash Ulsan Hyundai 5-0 here in AFC Champions League Group H.
Sydney FC thrashed 4-0 by Kawasaki in AFC Champions League
May 22, 2019, at 09:53 am
Sydney, May 22 (Xinhua/UNI) Sydney FC were thrashed 4-0 by visiting Kawasaki Frontale in Asian Champions League match in the final Group H match, leaving Sydney without a win and rooted to the bottom of the group.'
MS Dhoni will be a big player in this World Cup: Ravi Shastri
May 21, 2019, at 05:51 pm
Mumbai, May 21 (IBNS): Indian coach Ravi Shastri has predicted that MS Dhoni is going to be the 'big player' in the upcoming World Cup which will be hosted by England and Wales this year.
Jofra Archer included in England squad for World Cup
May 21, 2019, at 04:51 pm
London, May 21 (IBNS): England selectors have added pacer Jofra Archer in the final 15-men squad for the World Cup which will start from May 30.
Handling pressure will be the most important thing in World Cup: Virat Kohli
May 21, 2019, at 04:01 pm
Mumbai, May 21 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Tuesday said handling the pressure will be the most important thing in the upcoming World Cup.
Football legend Maradona to undergo shoulder surgery
May 21, 2019, at 12:35 pm
Buenos Aires, May 21 (Xinhua): Argentine football legend Diego Maradona will travel to Buenos Aires for surgery on his left shoulder, his agent and friend Matias Morla said.
Djokovic remains world No. 1 despite loss in Rome
May 20, 2019, at 07:38 pm
Rome, May 20 (Xinhua): Novak Djokovic keeps his lead in the latest men's tennis rankings of the ATP even after he lost to Rafael Nadal of Spain in the final of Italian Open.
Flat pitches a challenge for bowlers to bowl against Virat Kohli
May 20, 2019, at 06:27 pm
New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) It will be a challenge for any bowler of opposition teams on flat pitches when they bowl against India skipper Virat Kohli during the upcoming ICC World Cup beginning from May 30 in England.
Pakistan selectors name Asif Ali, Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz in final World Cup squad
May 20, 2019, at 05:31 pm
Islamabad, May 20 (IBNS): Naming few major changes in the World Cup squad, Pakistan have added Asif Ali, Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz in their team for the showpiece event.
India Open: Boxer Mary Kom to face Nikhat Zareen in semi-final clash
May 20, 2019, at 05:11 pm
Guwahati, May 20 (UNI) Six-time World champion Mary Kom may have a possible semi-final face-off with Asian Championship bronze medallist Nikhat Zareen in 51kg in the second edition of the India Open boxing tournament which begins here this evening.
ICC partners with Uber for ICC Men's World Cup
May 20, 2019, at 03:18 pm
Dubai, May 20 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Monday announced that Uber, the world’s largest personal mobility company, would be an official sponsor of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019.
Referee dies after collapsing in Bolivian first division game
May 20, 2019, at 10:08 am
La Paz, May 20 (Xinhua/UNI) A referee died after suffering a heart attack during a Bolivian first division football match.
Pakistani batsman Asif Ali's daughter dies of cancer
May 20, 2019, at 09:33 am
Islamabad, May 20 (IBNS): Pakistani batsman Asif Ali's daughter, who was battling stage IV cancer, has passed away in the US.
May 19, 2019, at 03:03 pm
Kolkata, May 19 (UNI) Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly was taken aback for some time after he was virtually surrounded by a group of armed central security forces jawans when he emerged out after casting his ballot at a polling booth at his home constituency in Kolkata South.
Indian sprinter Dutee Chand reveals that she is in a same-sex relationship
May 19, 2019, at 02:57 pm
New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS): Champion sprinter Dutee Chand has revealed that she is currently in a same-sex relationship with a girl.
Windies name Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo as reserve players for WC
May 19, 2019, at 01:12 pm
Barbados, May 19 (IBNS): As Windies is gearing up for the World Cup, the cricket board has announced a ten-man reserve squad list for the 50-over event with the likes of Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo and Sunil Ambris featuring in it.
Italian Open: Djokovic to play Nadal in final
May 19, 2019, at 11:04 am
Rome, May 19 (UNI): World number one Novak Djokovic will face defending champion Rafael Nadal in the finals of Italian Open after a 6-3 6-7 (2-7) 6-3 victory over Diego Schwartzman.
ICC releases official song 'Stand By' for Cricket World Cup 2019
May 18, 2019, at 11:06 am
Dubai, May 18 (UNI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the official song 'Stand By' for Cricket World Cup 2019.
Rafael Nadal reaches semis of Italian Open with win over Verdasco
May 18, 2019, at 10:57 am
Rome, May 18 (UNI): Defending champion and eight-time winner Rafael Nadal beat Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 6-4 6-0 to reach the Italian Open semi-finals.
Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes starts cricket camp at SCFA
May 17, 2019, at 05:02 pm
Hyderabad, May 17 (UNI) Legendary South African Cricketer Jonty Rhodes started a three-day cricket camp at Sarojini Cricket and Fitness Academy ( SCFA) here on Friday.
Qatar opens first stadium built for 2022 FIFA World Cup
May 17, 2019, at 10:11 am
Doha, May 17 (Sputnik/UNI) The first stadium, built for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, opened on Thursday in Al Wakrah, a suburban area of Qatar's capital city Doha, a Sputnik correspondent reported.