2020 ICC U19 Cricket World Cup comes to Thailand

Dec 09, 2018, at 08:13 pm

Dubai, Dec 9 (IBNS): The Asia Qualifier Division 2 for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup is being held in Thailand from 9th to 17th December with ten teams playing in group matches in Bangkok and Chiang Mai before the semi-finals and finals are held in Bangkok to decide the two teams which will move forward towards the next U19 World Cup to be held in South Africa in 2020.

Felt very bad: Kohli says on Australian cricketers hit by ball-tampering scam

Dec 09, 2018, at 06:30 pm

Adelaide, Dec 9 (IBNS): Indan skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday expressed his sympathy for banned Australian cricketers Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bencroft while speaking on the infamous ball-tampering scam which hit Cricket Australia this year.

First Test: India end fourth day's play on a positive note, Australia struggling at 104/4

Dec 09, 2018, at 04:27 pm

Adelaide, Dec 9 (IBNS): India ended the proceedings of the fourth day of the ongoing opening Test match against Australia on a positive note as the hosts finished the play at 104 runs for the loss of four wickets here on Sunday.

Joe Root signs long-term deal with Yorkshire

Dec 08, 2018, at 09:27 pm

London, Dec 8 (IBNS): England Test captain Joe Root has signed a new three-year contract extension with Yorkshire, keeping him at Emerald Headingley until the end of 2022, the club said.

Muhammad Amir included in Pakistan's 1-member squad against South Africa

Dec 08, 2018, at 06:49 pm

Islamabad, Dec 8 (IBNS): Pakistani selectors have named pacer Muhammad Amir in the 16-member squad for the three-match Test tour of South Africa.

New Zealand consolidate fourth position, Pakistan slip to seventh

Dec 08, 2018, at 06:30 pm

Dubai, Dec 8 (IBNS): New Zealand and Pakistan have moved in opposite directions in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings following the conclusion of their three-Test series in the United Arab Emirates, which the visitors won by 2-1.

Anura Rohana in the driver’s seat, stretches lead to five shots after a 67 in round three

Dec 08, 2018, at 06:24 pm

Bengaluru, Dec 8 (IBNS): Sri Lankan Anura Rohana was in the driver’s seat at the end of round three of the PGTI’s Indo-MIM Presents Bengaluru Open Golf Championship 2018 Powered By Britannia, GoAir and Principal Partner Karnataka Tourism.

Bengal shines at National Junior Chess

Dec 08, 2018, at 06:20 pm

Kolkata, Dec 8 (IBNS): Young sensations of Bengal CM Aronyak Ghosh and FM Rajdeep Sarkar secured 5th and 6th position respectively in National Junior Chess Championship 2018 commenced recently in New Delhi.

Rishabh Pant touches MS Dhoni's feat during Australian first innings

Dec 08, 2018, at 06:15 pm

Adelaide, Dec 8 (IBNS): Indian wicketkeeper Risabh Pant, who is seen as a successor of MS Dhoni, has touched a record set by the former Indian captain.

India is in driver's seat in first Test against Australia: Sachin Tendulkar

Dec 08, 2018, at 05:54 pm

Mumbai, Dec 8 (IBNS): Ex-Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday said India was on the driver's seat in the first Test against Australia.

Shubhankar Sharma clinches 2018 Asian Tour Order of Merit title

Dec 08, 2018, at 05:16 pm

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): India's Shubhankar Sharma is the new Asia No. 1. The 22-year-old Shubhankar emerged as the 2018 Asian Tour Order of Merit champion following a dream season in Asia which saw him achieve many milestones and rewrite many Indian records. 

Virat Kohli adds new records to his name during second innings against Australia

Dec 08, 2018, at 05:11 pm

Adelaide, Dec 8 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli has completed 2000 runs as skipper during the second innings of the opening Test match against Australia.

Adelaide Test: India 151/3 on day 3, lead by 166 runs

Dec 08, 2018, at 02:58 pm

Adelaide, Dec 8 (IBNS): India scored 151/3 in the second innings at stumps on the third day of first Test match here on Saturday.

Adelaide Test: India 86/2 at tea, lead by 101 runs

Dec 08, 2018, at 11:42 am

Adelaide, Dec 8 (IBNS): India scored 86/2 in the second innings against Australia at tea on the third day of first Test match here on Saturday.

Gautam Gambhir scores century in farewell match

Dec 08, 2018, at 11:33 am

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir, who has already announced his retirement from all forms of the sport, ended his career on a high note.

Imran Khan congratulates Australian spinner Yasir Shah for setting new record

Dec 07, 2018, at 03:43 pm

Islamabad, Dec 7 (IBNS): 1992 World Cup winning skipper and Pakistan's new Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday congratulated spinner Yasir Shah as he shattered a 82-year-old world record which was set on the cricket field.

India make comeback in Adelaide, Aus 191/7 at stumps on day 2

Dec 07, 2018, at 02:52 pm

Adelaide, Dec 7 (IBNS): India ended the second day of first Test match on a high note as the visitors reduced Australia to 191/7 at stumps here on Friday.

Adelaide Test: Australia 117/4 at tea; Ashwin shines

Dec 07, 2018, at 10:31 am

Adelaide, Dec 7 (IBNS): Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin glittered as the visitors reduced Australia to 117/4 at tea on the second day of first Test match at the Adelaide Oval here on Friday.

India bowled out for 250 runs in first innings against Australia

Dec 07, 2018, at 09:13 am

Adelaide, Dec 7 (IBNS): Riding on  Cheteshwar Pujara's heroic century, India were bowled out for 250 runs in their first innings in the opening Test match of the series against Australia here on Friday.

Adelaide Test: India 250/9 at stumps on day 1, Pujara hits ton

Dec 06, 2018, at 05:22 pm

Adelaide, Dec 6 (IBNS): Riding on Cheteshwar Pujara's heroic century, India avoided a certain embarrassing total on the first day of the opening Test match against Australia at the Adelaide Oval here on Thursday.

Adelaide Test: Pujara fights lone battle, India 143/6 at tea

Dec 06, 2018, at 10:27 am

Adelaide, Dec 6 (IBNS): Cheteshwar Pujara is continuing his lone battle for India as the visitors scored 143/6 at tea on day 1 of the first Test match against Australia at Adelaide Oval here on Thursday.

Enjoy your second innings: Sachin Tendulkar wishes Gambhir

Dec 05, 2018, at 06:11 pm

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday wished Gautam Gambhir for his life after the Delhi lad announced his retirement from cricket on Tuesday.

Over 1000 players register for VIVO IPL 2019 Player Auction

Dec 05, 2018, at 06:06 pm

Dubai, Dec 5 (IBNS): The VIVO IPL Player Registration closed on Tuesday with 1003 players, including 232 overseas cricketers signing up to be a part of the VIVO IPL 2019 Player Auction set to take place on Dec 18, 2018.           

Marcus Harris will make Test debut for Australia in first match against India: Paine

Dec 05, 2018, at 05:30 pm

Adelaide, Dec 5 (IBNS):  Captain Tim Paine has named Australia's XI which will play against India in the first Test match on  Dec 6.

Gautam Gambhir retires from all forms of cricket

Dec 04, 2018, at 09:26 pm

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir, 37, announced his retirement from all forms of the game on Tuesday.

Mehidy Hasan in the top 20 for the first time in his career

Dec 03, 2018, at 07:10 pm

Dubai, Dec 3 (IBNS): Mehidy Hasan has become Bangladesh’s highest-ranked bowler in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Player Rankings for Test Bowlers after a stellar performance in the second Test against the Windies, which his side won by an innings and 184 runs on Sunday.

Bundesliga Legend Lothar Matthäus to visit India

Dec 03, 2018, at 06:55 pm

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IBNS): Germany’s Bundesliga is bringing global football icon Lothar Matthäus to India for a three-day visit from Dec 4 as part of the Bundesliga Legends Tour designed to inspire and connect Indian fans to the Bundesliga.

KTM hosts successful edition of Orange Day in Delhi

Dec 03, 2018, at 06:33 pm

Delhi, Dec 3 (IBNS): KTM, the European Racing Legend, organized yet another successful version of “Orange day” for its customers and motorcycle enthusiasts of Delhi.

AIFF gives young monks in Leh a taste of 'beautiful game'

Dec 03, 2018, at 05:32 pm

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IBNS): All India Football Federation (AIFF) in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Football Association (JKFA), organized a first-ever Grassroots Leaders course in the Leh region in October this year, following which a baby league in four different age categories were also started.

Kohli and his men do 'circuit training' in hilarious manner

Dec 03, 2018, at 12:12 pm

Adelaide, Dec 3 (IBNS): Days ahead of the first Test match against Australia, Indian captain Virat Kohli and his men had some fun time during a training session.