Indian women's team leave for friendlies against Hong Kong, Indonesia

Jan 18, 2019, at 07:27 pm

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): As part of their preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualifiers Round 2, which is slated to be held in April, the Indian Women’s Senior National team will be leaving for back to back matches against Hong Kong and Indonesia early morning tomorrow (January 19, 2019).

Important for me to play at any positions where my team demands: Dhoni

Jan 18, 2019, at 06:16 pm

Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS): After winning the third match to clinch the ODI series singlehandedly, MS Dhoni, who also grabbed the player of the tournament award, said it is important for him to play in whichever position the team demands him to perform.

Australia tour was amazing: Virat Kohli

Jan 18, 2019, at 06:09 pm

Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS): Clinching the ODI series in Australia, Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Friday said the tour to the nation has been an 'amazing' experience for his side.

MS Dhoni guides India to beat Australia by seven wickets in Melbourne ODI to clinch series 2-1

Jan 18, 2019, at 04:30 pm

Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS): MS Dhoni maintained his dominance in the series and once again helped India in reaching the winning score of 234 runs to ensure a seven wickets victory against Australia in the third ODI match here on Friday.

Yuzvendra Chahal's six wickets help India bowl out Aus for 230 in Melbourne

Jan 18, 2019, at 12:13 pm

Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS): A superb bowling by spinner Yuzvendra Chahal helped India to bowl out Australia for 230 in the third and final One Day International (ODI) match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Friday.

Indian win toss, opt to field in third ODI

Jan 18, 2019, at 08:51 am

Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bowl first against Australia in the third ODI match of the series here on Friday.

BCCI announces fixtures for women’s home series against England

Jan 18, 2019, at 12:24 am

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India and England & Wales Cricket Board announced the schedule for the upcoming Paytm home series of the India women’s team against England on Thursday. 

People make mistakes: Sourav Ganguly on Hardik-Rahul's 'sexist' row

Jan 17, 2019, at 10:51 pm

Kolkata, Jan 17 (IBNS): Reacting to the row over alleged sexist comments by Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul, former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly said people make mistakes so all should move on ensuring the incident is not repeated.

Rohit Sharma shares special image in his #10YearChallenge story

Jan 17, 2019, at 05:53 pm

Sydney, Jan 17 (IBNS): Cricketer Rohit Sharma joined the #10YearChallenge on the internet but his post was completely different and had a touch of the message for fans to protect the environment.

Simona Halep reaches Australian Open third round

Jan 17, 2019, at 05:24 pm

Melbourne, Jan 17 (IBNS):  World number one Simona Halep survived some tensed moments as she defeated  American Sofia Kenin to reach the third round of the Australian Open here on Thursday.

Japan's Kei Nishikori defeats Ivo Karlovic to reach Australian Open third round

Jan 17, 2019, at 04:23 pm

Melbourne, Jan 17 (IBNS):  Eighth seed Kei Nishikori reached the third round of the Australian Open by beating Ivo Karlovic here on Thursday.

Indian women's team to play friendlies against Hong Kong, Indonesia

Jan 16, 2019, at 06:24 pm

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): In preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualifiers Round 2, the Indian Senior Women’s National Team will be playing two matches each against the senior national teams of Hong Kong and Indonesia

Hero ISL to resume from January 25

Jan 16, 2019, at 05:14 pm

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Hero Indian Super League 2018-19 today announced the remaining 31 fixtures for the current season.

ICC opens online portal for public screening requests of ICC Cricket WC

Jan 16, 2019, at 04:52 pm

Dubai, Jan 16 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday opened an online portal for parties interested in staging ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 public screening events.

Australian Open: Roger Federer beats Britain's Dan Evans in 2nd round clash

Jan 16, 2019, at 04:08 pm

Melbourne, Jan 16 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis master Roger Federer defeated Britain's Dan Evans in the second-round clash of the Australian Open here on Wednesday.

Hardik Pandya did not celebrate Makar Sankranti: Father

Jan 16, 2019, at 04:05 pm

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Indian all-rounder Hardik Padya, who returned from Australia after the Indian cricket board suspended him for his comments on a Television show recently, did not celebrate Makar Sankranti on Tuesday.

Former cricketers laud Indian team for beating Australia in Adelaide

Jan 15, 2019, at 08:33 pm

Adelaide, Jan 15 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketers have lauded the national team for beating Australia to level the three-match one Day International (ODI) series in Adelaide on Tuesday.

MS Dhoni surpasses Virat Kohli as batsman with best average in run chase

Jan 15, 2019, at 07:50 pm

Adelaide, Jan 15 (IBNS): Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni surpassed present skipper Virat Kohli as the batsman with the best average in India's successful run chase with the men-in-blue defeating Australia in the second One Day International (ODI) match by six wickets on Tuesday.

Olivier ends series on high, de Kock also moves up

Jan 15, 2019, at 06:53 pm

Dubai, Jan 15 (IBNS): South Africa fast bowler Duanne Olivier has reached a career-best 24th position in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after another stellar performance in the final Test in Johannesburg, which his side won by 107 runs to complete a 3-0 series sweep over Pakistan.

Manu Sawhney named as ICC Chief Executive

Jan 15, 2019, at 06:27 pm

Dubai, Jan 15 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced Manu Sawhney has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer. Sawhney, the former CEO of Singapore Sports Hub and Managing Director of ESPN Star Sports, will join the organization next month before formally taking over the reins from David Richardson in July following the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni help India beat Australia in Adelaide ODI, level series 1-1

Jan 15, 2019, at 05:13 pm

Adelaide, Jan 15 (IBNS): Indian run machine Virat Kohli smashed a heroic 104 runs knock and MS Dhoni joined him in playing a crucial knock of 55 runs as India thrashed Australia by six wickets in the second ODI here to level the series 1-1 on Tuesday.

Netizens troll pacer Siraj for forgettable performance in 2nd ODI

Jan 15, 2019, at 03:38 pm

Adelaide, Jan 15 (IBNS): Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj may have the forgettable ODI debut against Australia in the second match of the series here but now he is facing severe online trolls from cricket fans on the social media.

Second ODI : Shaun Marsh's aggressive knock of 131 takes Aussies to 298/9

Jan 15, 2019, at 01:14 pm

Adelaide, Jan 15 (IBNS) : An aggressive 131 by Shaun Marsh powered Australia to a commanding 298 for 9 at the end of 50 overs in the second one day cricket match against India on Tuesday, leaving the visitors with a daunting task to score 299 to level the series.

Late penalty crushes India's penalty dream

Jan 15, 2019, at 09:19 am

Sharjah, Jan 15 (IBNS): The Indian National Team lost by a solitary goal against Bahrain at the Sharjah Stadium in UAE today (January 14, 2019) to finish bottom of Group A with three points, crashing out of the AFC Asian Cup 2019.

Australia win toss, opt to bat first in Adelaide ODI

Jan 15, 2019, at 08:59 am

Adelaide, Jan 15 (IBNS): Australia won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the second ODI match of the series here on Tuesday.

Shakil Ahmed sets world record in Indoor Rowing

Jan 14, 2019, at 07:18 pm

Kolkata, Jan 14 (IBNS):  Asian Cup Gold medalist and noted oarsman Shakil Amed added one more feather to his cap when he set up a world record by completing 1,00,000 ( one lakh ) metres of indoor rowing in forty years and above category here Sunday.

Andy Murray suffers first-round defeat in Australian Open

Jan 14, 2019, at 07:11 pm

Melbourne, Jan 14 (IBNS): British Tennis icon Andy Murray on Monday exited after he was defeated in a five-set clash against Roberto Bautista Agut in the Australian Open first round.

South Africa jump to second position in ICC rankings

Jan 14, 2019, at 07:07 pm

Dubai, Jan 14 (IBNS): South Africa have overtaken New Zealand and England to take second position in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings after sweeping their home series against Pakistan 3-0.

Australian Open: Maria Sharapova starts campaign with a dominant show against Dart

Jan 14, 2019, at 04:44 pm

Melbourne, Jan 14 (IBNS): Russian Tennis icon Maria Sharapova dominated the proceedings in the Australian Open where she defeated Harriet Dart in the first round of the tournament here on Monday.

Board President XI team for warm-up games against England Lions announced

Jan 14, 2019, at 04:25 pm

Mumbai, Jan 14 (IBNS): Indian selectors have named Ishan Kishan as the skipper of the Board President XI squad which will take on England Lions in the upcoming tour match.