Shotgun legend Rhode wins 19th personal World Cup gold medal

Mar 25, 2019, at 09:39 am

Mexico City, Mar 25 (Xinhua/UNI) 40-year-old shotgun legend Kimberly Rhode added one gold to her enormous shooting-medal collection by claiming title at women's skeet event of 2019 ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Acapulco, Mexico on Sunday.

IPL: Delhi Capitals defeat Mumbai Indians by 37 runs

Mar 25, 2019, at 08:38 am

Mumbai, Mar 24 (UNI) Delhi Capitals came out with flying colours in the 12th edition of the cash-rich tournament as they defeated Mumbai Indians by 37 runs in their opening game at Wankhede stadium here on Sunday. 

Lavam, Aishwarya shine in U-14 Sunfeast AITA Super Series qualifiers

Mar 24, 2019, at 10:52 pm

Kolkata, Mar 24 (IBNS): Lavam Makharia of West Bengal pulled of a stiff challenge from another local lad Thanks and third seed Vedant Agarwal in Boys Under 14 Singles of the Sunfeast AITA Super Series 2019.

China crushes Philippines 8-0 in 2020 AFC U-23 Championship qualifier

Mar 24, 2019, at 06:28 pm

Shah Alam, Malaysia, Mar 24 (Xinhua/UNI) China crushed the Philippines 8-0 in its second match of the AFC U-23 Championship qualifier here on Sunday.

Azlan Shah Tournament: Indian, South Korea match ends in draw

Mar 24, 2019, at 06:25 pm

Ipoh, ((Malaysia) Mar 24 (UNI) India and South Korea match ended in a draw with a score of one goal each, in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup at in the Malaysian city of Ipoh on Sunday.

David Warner plays stylish 85 runs knock as SRH post 181/3 against KKR

Mar 24, 2019, at 05:54 pm

Kolkata, Mar 24 (IBNS): David Warner returned to Indian Premier League with a bang as he smashed 53-ball 85 runs to help his Sunrisers Hyderabad post 181 runs for the loss of three wickets in an Indian Premier League match against Kolkata Knight Riders here on Sunday.

Sport Australia launches mental health service for top athletes

Mar 24, 2019, at 05:22 pm

Canberra, Mar 24 (Xinhua/UNI) Australia's peak sporting body has launched a mental health support service for the nation's top athletes.

Kings XI Punjab welcomes on board Aaj Tak as the Title Sponsor and unveils the jersey

Mar 24, 2019, at 05:02 pm

Jaipur, Mar 24 (IBNS): Kings XI Punjab on Sunday launched their new jersey and announced a range of partners that will support the team this season in the VIVO Indian Premier League. 

KKR win toss, opt to bowl first Sunrisers Hyderabad

Mar 24, 2019, at 04:05 pm

Kolkata, Mar 24 (IBNS): Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and opted to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opening match of the Indian Premier league here on Sunday.

I am extremely proud of all of you, Chhetri tells women's team

Mar 24, 2019, at 03:05 pm

New Delhi, Mar 24 (IBNS): All India Football Federation General Secretary Kushal Das congratulated the Indian Senior Women’s National Team in a meet and greet session at the Capital on Saturday evening (March 23, 2019) after the Indian women beat Nepal 3-1 in the final to retain the SAFF Championship for the 5thconsecutive time. 

IPL 2019: CSK beat RCB by 7 wickets in opening match

Mar 23, 2019, at 11:12 pm

Chennai, Mar 23 (IBNS): Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) began their campaign in the 12th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) on a winning note as they defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by seven wickets at MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday.

IPL 2019: RCB collapse in front of CSK bowlers, get bowled out for 70

Mar 23, 2019, at 09:33 pm

Chennai, Mar 23 (IBNS): In a disastrous beginning to the 12th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowled out Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for just 70 runs at MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday.

IPL opening ceremony funds donated to CRPF, Armed Forces

Mar 23, 2019, at 05:22 pm

New Delhi, Mar 23 (IBNS): Every year the IPL takes off with a star studded opening ceremony with a lot of glitz and glamour making it a grand affair. This year though, is different.

India U-23 colts up for 'do-or-die' challenge against Tajikistan

Mar 23, 2019, at 05:03 pm

Tashkent, Mar 23 (IBNS): Having shrugged off the first-match loss against defending champions Uzbekistan, the India U23 colts gear up for the "do-or-die" fixture against Tajikistan tomorrow (March 24, 2019).

Lasith Malinga to retire from international cricket after T20 WC next year

Mar 23, 2019, at 04:56 pm

Centurion (South Africa), Mar 23 (UNI) Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga has announced his decision to retire from international cricket after next year's Twenty20 World Cup.

Azlan Shah Cup 2019: India defeat Japan 2-0 in opener

Mar 23, 2019, at 04:49 pm

Ipoh, Mar 23 (UNI ) Starting the campaign on a high note, Indian Hockey Team on Saturday emerged victorious in the opening match of the 28th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2019, restricting Asian Games gold medallist Japan to a 2-0 scoreline in Malaysia.

Rishabh Pant says he is scared of captain Virat Kohli's fury

Mar 23, 2019, at 04:01 pm

New Delhi, Mar 23 (UNI) India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant who is prominent in sassy and flamboyant batting styles has said that the only thing he is scared of is skipper Virat Kohli's anger.

IPL 12: MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli face-off today in opener match

Mar 23, 2019, at 11:04 am

Chennai, Mar 23 (IBNS): A major face-off between former and current Indian cricket captains, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli, is expected in the first match of the 12th season of Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Saturday.

Bachendri Pal dedicates her Padma Bhushan award to parents, Tata Steel, Indian Govt and IMF

Mar 23, 2019, at 08:39 am

Kolkata, Mar 23 (IBNS): The first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest, Bachendri Pal, on Friday dedicated the ‘Padma Bhushan' award, she received from President Ram Nath Kovind recently, to her parents, her present employer Tata Steel, the Indian government and the Indian Mountaineering Foundation.

Pakistan bans broadcast of IPL 2019 matches

Mar 22, 2019, at 08:58 pm

New Delhi, Mar 22 (UNI): Pakistan minister of information and broadcasting Fawad Ahmed Chaudhry has confirmed that Pakistan will not broadcast matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) that starts on Saturday.

Indian women clinch fifth straight SAFF title

Mar 22, 2019, at 05:47 pm

Biratnagar, Mar 22 (IBNS): India continued its dominance at the SAFF Women's Championship with the team lifting its fifth straight title on Friday (March 22, 2019) in Biratnagar, Nepal with a 3-1 win over the hosts in the final.

Di Maria ruled out of Argentina friendlies

Mar 21, 2019, at 11:48 am

Buenos Aires, Mar 21 (Xinhua/UNI) Paris Saint-Germain forward Angel di Maria has been cut from Argentina's squad for friendlies against Venezuela and Morocco because of a quadriceps injury, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on Wednesday.

SAFF: India defeat Bangladesh 4-0

Mar 20, 2019, at 06:25 pm

Biratnagar, Mar 20 (IBNS):  The Indian women's team secured their berth in the final of the SAFF Women's Championship for the fifth time in a row with a clinical 4-0 win over Bangladesh on Wednesday (March 20, 2019) at the Sahid Rangashala Stadium in Biratnagar, Nepal. Dalima Chhibber opened the scoring for India, which was followed by a brace from Indumathi Kathiresan and an injury-time strike by Manisha, as the defending champions took their tally to 15 unopposed goals in three matches.

Career stopped after last World Cup: Gabriel Jesus

Mar 20, 2019, at 12:57 pm

Rio De Janerio, Mar 20 (Xinhua): Brazil and Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus has admitted that his career "stopped" following last summer's World Cup, but says he is growing in confidence and ready to recapture his best form.

Virat Kohli maintains top spot in ICC Test rankings, Pujara third

Mar 19, 2019, at 10:00 pm

Dubai, Mar 19 (UNI): India cricket captain Virat Kohli retained his top spot and teammate Chesteshwar Pujara also managed to hold on to his third position in the latest ICC Test player rankings.

MS Dhoni helps Virat Kohli to take relevant decisions: Anil Kumble

Mar 19, 2019, at 05:50 pm

New Delhi, Mar 19 (UNI) Former Indian captain Anil Kumble has said that MS Dhoni's presence in the team has helped skipper Virat Kohli to take relevant decisions on the field.

Cricket fever builds as Emirates reveals ICC Cricket World Cup livery

Mar 19, 2019, at 05:32 pm

Dubai, Mar 19 (IBNS): ICC Global Partner Emirates today revealed its ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 themed Emirates A380 livery in the build up to one of the world’s most anticipated sporting events this year.

Max Life Insurance announces a partnership with Royal Challengers Bangalore

Mar 19, 2019, at 04:43 pm

Kolkata / Bengaluru, MAr 19 (IBNS): Max Life Insurance on Tuesday announced its partnership with Royal Challengers Bangalore for the upcoming T20 season.

Rahmat advances 88 places after scripting Afghanistan's maiden Test win

Mar 19, 2019, at 04:34 pm

Dehradun/Dubai, Mar 19 (IBNS): Afghanistan batsman Rahmat Shah has made quick progress in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after starring in his side’s seven-wicket victory over Ireland in the one-off Test played in the northern Indian city of Dehradun. 

Pakistan PM Imran Khan congratulates Afghanistan over Test match victory against Ireland

Mar 19, 2019, at 04:30 pm

Islamabad, Mar 19 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday congratulated Afghanistan cricket team for registering their first Test victory.