Perth pitch rated 'average' for Test by ICC
Dec 21, 2018, at 06:22 pm
Perth, Dec 21 (IBNS): The pitch used for the Perth Stadium's inaugural Test match between India and Australia has received the lowest possible pass mark from the International Cricket Council.
Kohli consolidates but Williamson too attains career-high ranking points
Dec 21, 2018, at 04:39 pm
Dubai, Dec 21 (IBNS): Captains Virat Kohli of India and Kane Williamson of New Zealand have consolidated their positions in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen, even as Tom Latham, Angelo Mathews and Nathan Lyon have made considerable gains in the latest rankings update carried out on Thursday.
Rishabh Pant is an amazing talent: Maxwell
Dec 21, 2018, at 04:04 pm
Sydney, Dec 21 (IBNS): Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell feels Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant is an 'amazing talent' and only a minimum portion of his talent has been seen so far.
I am trying to improve as a person: Steve Smith
Dec 21, 2018, at 03:13 pm
Sydney, Dec 21 (IBNS): Suspended former Australian skipper Steve Smith on Friday described the Cape Town ball-tampering episode as a 'big mistake' and said he is trying to improve as a person.
ICC panel directs PCB to pay 60% of BCCI's legal costs
Dec 19, 2018, at 05:55 pm
Dubai, Dec 19 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced its Costs Award in the legal proceedings between the PCB and the BCCI.
Matthew Waite signs new one-year contract extension with Yorkshire
Dec 19, 2018, at 04:01 pm
London, Dec 19 (IBNS): All action all-rounder Matthew Waite has penned a new one-year contract extension, keeping him at Emerald Headingley until the end of 2020.
Manchester United names Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as caretake manager
Dec 19, 2018, at 03:57 pm
London, Dec 19 (IBNS): British football giant Manchester United on Wednesday announced Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been appointed as caretaker manager until the end of the 2018/19 season.
Afghanistan to visit Scotland to play two ODIs in May
Dec 19, 2018, at 03:51 pm
Edinburg, Dec 19 (IBNS): Afghanistan will visit Scotland as part of next year’s Summer Internationals and will play the men’s international side on May 8 and 10 in Edinburgh at the Grange.
BCCI rubbishes reports about Kohli-Paine 'banter'
Dec 18, 2018, at 07:03 pm
Mumbai, Dec 18 (IBNS): The Indian cricket board Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rejected claims captain Virat Kohli had engaged in banter with his rival Australian skipper Tim Paine during the second Test at Perth Stadium.
Tata Steel Group, PGTI announce 17th Tata Open Golf
Dec 18, 2018, at 06:52 pm
Jamshedpur, Dec 18 (IBNS): The Tata Steel Group and PGTI have announced the 17th TATA Open Golf which will be held in Jamshedpur from Dec 20 – 23, 2018.
IPL Auctions: Yuvraj Singh goes unsold, RR buys Jaydev Unadkat for 8.4 crore
Dec 18, 2018, at 05:50 pm
Jaipur, Dec 18 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who is remembered for his fascinating innings played on the cricket field over the years, remained unsold in the latest Indian Premier League auction held in Jaipur on Tuesday.
Jose Mourinho leaves Manchester United
Dec 18, 2018, at 05:05 pm
London, Dec 18 (IBNS): Manchester United on Tuesday announced that its coach Jose Mourinho has left the British football club.
Thought playing four bowlers in the match was enough: Virat Kohli
Dec 18, 2018, at 03:26 pm
Perth, Dec 18 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Tuesday said he thought that playing four fast bowlers in the Perth pitch was enough to produce a better result in the second Test match against Australia.
Mumbai Indians appoint Zaheer Khan as director of Cricket Operations
Dec 18, 2018, at 03:12 pm
Mumbai, Dec 18 (IBNS): Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians have announced the appointment of former left-arm pace bowler Zaheer Khan as the director of Cricket Operations.
Virat Kohli is the world's worst behaved player: Naseeruddin Shah
Dec 18, 2018, at 10:44 am
Mumbai, Dec 18 (IBNS): Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli's on-field attitude may have impressed his fans but certainly not gone down well with actor-director Naseeruddin Shah.
Australia beat India by 146 runs in second Test, level series 1-1
Dec 18, 2018, at 09:14 am
Perth, Dec 18 (IBNS): Australian bowlers dominated as they bowled out India for 140 runs in the second innings to clinch the match and level the series here on Tuesday.
Hardik Pandya and Mayank Agarwal added to India’s Test squad
Dec 17, 2018, at 07:03 pm
Mumbai, Dec 17 (IBNS): Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been named in the squad for the third and fourth Test to be played against Australia in Melbourne and Sydney respectively
Perth Test: Hanuma Vihari fights for India, visitors struggle at 112/5 against Australia
Dec 17, 2018, at 03:54 pm
Perth, Dec 17 (IBNS): Chasing a target of 287 runs, India scored 112/5 at stumps on day four of the second Test match at Perth Stadium here on Monday.
Australia set 287 as target for India to win Perth Test
Dec 17, 2018, at 12:35 pm
Perth, Dec 17 (IBNS): India bowled out Australia for 243 in the second innings of the second Test match at Perth Stadium here on Monday.
Perth Test: Australia 190/4 at lunch on day 4, lead by 233
Dec 17, 2018, at 10:19 am
Perth, Dec 17 (IBNS): Australia scored 190/4 at lunch on day four of the second Test match at Perth Stadium here on Monday.
Mustafizur, Mehidy and Hope achieve career-high rankings
Dec 16, 2018, at 08:14 pm
Dubai, Dec 16 (IBNS): Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has broken into the top-five of the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for ODI Bowlers for the first time in his career following a stellar performance in the recently concluded ODI series against the Windies, which the home side won by 2-1.
Virat Kohli is incredible: Michael Vaughan
Dec 16, 2018, at 07:45 pm
London, Dec 16 (IBNS): Former British captain Michael Vaughan on Sunday appreciated Virat Kohli for his century during the Indian first innings during the ongoing second Test against Australia and said he was 'incredible' with the bat.
Bollywood wishes PV Sindhu for winning BWF World Tour Finals tournament
Dec 16, 2018, at 06:37 pm
Mumbai, Dec 16 (IBNS): Bollywood celebrities wished Indian badminton star PV Sindhu for winning the BWF World Tour Finals tournament.
Ethiopians Legese, Kuma sweep TSK 25Ks fifth edition
Dec 16, 2018, at 04:39 pm
Kolkata, Dec 16 (IBNS): In what emerged as a double for Ethiopia, Birhanu Legese and Dibaba Kuma braced glory in the Elite 25K men’s and women’s categories respectively, even as Avinash Sable and L Surya kept the Indian flag fluttering in the fifth edition of Tata Steel Kolkata 25K.
Afghanistan: 15 people investigated over alleged sexual abuse of female football players
Dec 16, 2018, at 04:34 pm
Kabul, Dec 16 (IBNS): The Afghanistan Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has said 15 people are being investigated for alleged sexual abuse of female athletes belonging to women’s football team of the south Asian nation, media reports said.
Saina Nehwal, husband Parupalli Kashyap pose to click some gorgeous images together
Dec 16, 2018, at 04:24 pm
Mumbai, Dec 16 (IBNS): Newlywed Indian badminton icon Saina Nehwal and her husband Parupalli Kashyap posed to click some gorgeous images together and then shared them on their social media pages.
President Kovind wishes PV Sindhu for winning BWF World Tour Finals
Dec 16, 2018, at 04:17 pm
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS): Indian President Ram Nath Kovind wished Indian badminton star PV Sindhu for winning the year ending BWF World Tour Finals tournament.
2nd Test: Australia take 175 runs lead against India
Dec 16, 2018, at 03:58 pm
Perth, Dec 16 (IBNS): Taking a lead of 175 runs, Australia dominated the third day of the second Test match against India here on Sunday.
PV Sindhu adds another feather to her crown, wins BWF World Tour Finals tournament
Dec 16, 2018, at 03:32 pm
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS): Indian badminton star PV Sidhu added one more record to her name when she won the BWF World Tour Finals tournament by beating Nozomi Okuhara on Sunday.
PV Sindhu scripts history, wins BWF World Tour Finals tournament
Dec 16, 2018, at 01:43 pm
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS): Scripting history PV Sindhu on Sunday became the first Indian to win the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals tournament.