Sydney Test: Mayank Agarwal shines again, India go steady against Australia

Jan 03, 2019, at 10:22 am

Sydney, Jan 3 (IBNS): Indian batsman Mayank Agarwal, who is just one-match old in the international cricket, scored 77 in the first innings of fourth Test, which began at Sydney Cricket Ground here on Thursday, against Australia.

You will always be in our hearts: Sachin Tendulkar remembers coach Achrekar

Jan 02, 2019, at 11:20 pm

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IBNS): Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has shared a heartfelt message on social media for his coach Ramakant Achrekar, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 87.

Sachin Tendulkar's coach Ramakant Achrekar passes away

Jan 02, 2019, at 07:58 pm

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IBNS): Ramakant Achrekar, who is known to be the architect of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's cricket career, passed away on Wednesday.

Pulisic transfer agreed: Chelsea

Jan 02, 2019, at 04:53 pm

London, Jan 2 (IBNS): British football club Chelsea on Wednesday said Borussia Dortmund has  agreed terms for the permanent transfer of Christian Pulisic.

New Zealand could slip in ODI rankings in series against Sri Lanka

Jan 02, 2019, at 04:52 pm

Dubai, Jan 2 (IBNS): New Zealand face the prospect of slipping down the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankingsin their upcoming three-match home series against Sri Lanka starting on Thursday.

Pulisic transfer agreed: Chelsea

Jan 02, 2019, at 04:33 pm

London, Jan 2 (IBNS): British football club Chelsea on Wednesday said Borussia Dortmund has  agreed terms for the permanent transfer of Christian Pulisic.

New Zealand could slip in ODI rankings in series against Sri Lanka

Jan 02, 2019, at 04:29 pm

Dubai, Jan 2 (IBNS): New Zealand face the prospect of slipping down the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankingsin their upcoming three-match home series against Sri Lanka starting on Thursday.

Brisbane International: Andy Murray defeated in second round

Jan 02, 2019, at 04:26 pm

Brisbane, Jan 2 (IBNS): UK Tennis star Andy Murray was defeated in the second round of the Brisbane International by Russia's Daniil Medvedev.

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Brisbane International with injury

Jan 02, 2019, at 04:25 pm

Brisbane, Jan 2 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis giant Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Brisbane International with a left thigh injury.

Australian cricketer David Warner to be father again

Jan 02, 2019, at 04:05 pm

Sydney, Jan 2 (IBNS): The wife of disgraced Australian cricketer David Warner has informed people on the social media that she is pregnant and their family of four will soon be extended to five.

Indian team management announces 13-men squad for Sydney Test, R Ashwin added

Jan 02, 2019, at 09:29 am

Sydney, Jan 2 (IBNS): Adding R Ashwin in the squad, Indian team management on Wednesday named 13-men team for the Sydney Test which will decide the fate of the series.

Rishabh Pant turns 'best babysitter' for Tim Paine's kids

Jan 01, 2019, at 10:19 pm

Sydney, Jan 1 (IBNS): India's young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant takes on-field banter with his opponents seriously.

Peter Siddle hopeful to return to Australian T20 squad

Jan 01, 2019, at 06:26 pm

Sydney, Jan 1 (IBNS):  Veteran Australian pacer Peter Siddle is looking forward to returning to the national T20 squad after his strong performance in the ongoing Big Bash League. 

Direct qualifiers for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2020 confirmed

Jan 01, 2019, at 03:37 pm

Dubai, Jan 1 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Tuesday confirmed the sides that have qualified directly for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 to be held in Australia, based on the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings as on 31 December 2018.

Rashid Khan plays BBL match in honour of his late father, picks up two wickets

Dec 31, 2018, at 06:30 pm

Kabul, Dec 31 (IBNS): Star Afghani bowler Rashid Khan played for the Adelaide Strikers in a BBL match against Sydney Thunder and paid tribute to his late father.

Ex-Indian captain Sourav Ganguly attacks Australian selectors

Dec 31, 2018, at 06:01 pm

Kolkata, Dec 31 (IBNS): Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday attacked the Australian cricket and said the country's selection is currently hitting "its lowest" point.

Rohit Sharma to miss Sydney Test, will join ODI squad on Jan 8: BCCI

Dec 31, 2018, at 04:37 pm

Mumbai, Dec 31 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma has left for Mumbai on Sunday to attend to his wife who has delivered a baby girl.

ICC ranking : Kohli,Rabada end notable year on top

Dec 31, 2018, at 02:29 pm

Dubai, Dec 31 (IBNS) : India captain Virat Kohli and South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada have maintained their top positions in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings at the year-end after 2018 saw them achieve several milestones including from the rankings perspective.

ICC announces women's ODI and T20I teams for the year

Dec 31, 2018, at 12:30 pm

Dubai, Dec 31 (IBNS) : The International Cricket Council on Monday announced the women’s ODI and T20I teams of the year with New Zealand’s Suzie Bates named as captain of the 50-over side and Harmanpreet Kaur of India appointed captain of the 20-over side.

Virat Kohli looks forward to New Year's Eve with wife Anushka Sharma

Dec 31, 2018, at 12:24 pm

Sydney, Dec 31 (IBNS): After thrashing Australia in Melbourne Test, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli is now in a mood to celebrate the New Year's Eve with his actress wife Anushka Sharma.

Rohit Sharma, Ritika Sajdeh welcome their first child

Dec 31, 2018, at 11:29 am

Mumbai, Dec 31 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma became a proud father as his wife Ritika Sajdeh has given birth to a baby girl, media reports said.

Cameron Bancroft scores 2 runs in BBL clash in his return to competitive cricket after end of ban

Dec 30, 2018, at 06:13 pm

Melbourne, Dec 30 (IBNS):  Cameron Bancroft made only two runs in his return match to competitive cricket as he played in a  Big Bash League clash.

Australia adds Marnus Labuschagne to squad for Fourth Test match against India in Sydney

Dec 30, 2018, at 05:21 pm

Sydney, Dec 30 (IBNS):  Queensland’s Marnus Labuschagne has been added to Australia’s squad for the fourth Domain Test against India which will be played in Sydney.

New Zealand advance to third in Test Rankings

Dec 30, 2018, at 04:46 pm

Dubai, Dec 30 (IBNS): New Zealand won their fourth consecutive Test series and finish the year on 107 points, two points ahead of South Africa, whom they have overtaken.

Virat Kohli is 'proud' of his Indian team after MCG victory

Dec 30, 2018, at 03:38 pm

Melbourne, Dec 30 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Virat Kohli on Sunday congratulated his team for winning the third Test match against Australia and said e is proud of his side.  

India defeat Australia by 137 runs in third Test match, lead series 2-1

Dec 30, 2018, at 08:31 am

Melbourne, Dec 30 (IBNS): Rain delayed the start of the match but Indian bowlers picked up the remaining two wickets to defeat Australia in the third Test of the series here on Sunday.

Australian cricketer Cameron Bancroft's suspension ends, to appear in BBL

Dec 29, 2018, at 07:36 pm

Perth, Dec 29 (IBNS): Australian cricketer Cameron Bancroft, who was banned for nine months from playing international cricket after his name emerged in the ball tampering scam, is returning to the world of competitive cricket as he will make his appearance in the KFC BBL.

Mickey Arthur reprimanded for showing dissent: ICC

Dec 29, 2018, at 06:18 pm

Dubai, Dec 29 (IBNS): Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has received an official warning and one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the third day’s play in the first Test, which South Africa won by six wickets at Centurion on Friday.

Blue Bells Public School levels two match series against Junior Cricket Academy, Sri Lanka

Dec 29, 2018, at 05:51 pm

Gurugram, Dec 29 (IBNS): The two-match international friendly cricket series ended at Saturday's Blue Bell Public School in Sector 10, Gurugram.

AIFF rejects reports on removing coach Stephen Constantine

Dec 29, 2018, at 05:04 pm

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Saturday rejected reports that Indian coach  Stephen Constantine will be shown the doors after January 2019.