Novak Djokovic maintains top spot in ATP rankings
Nov 12, 2018, at 04:48 pm
Madrid, Nov 12 (IBNS); Serbian star Novak Djokovic topped the ATP rankings list released on Monday.
Simona Halep remains number one player in WTA rankings
Nov 12, 2018, at 04:42 pm
Madrid, Nov 12 (IBNS): Tennis star Simona Halep remained the number one player in the world, as per the WTA ranking list released on Monday.
India, Australia stay top of the table with second wins
Nov 12, 2018, at 04:02 pm
Dubai, Nov 12 (IBNS): After rain prevented play in St Lucia on Saturday, the sun baked down in Guyana on Sunday (11 November) as India and Australia both cemented their places at the top of Group B.
Yadav, Hafeez gain big after stellar performances
Nov 12, 2018, at 03:50 pm
Dubai, Nov 12 (IBNS): Kuldeep Yadav of India and Pakistan’s Mohammad Hafeez have been rewarded with big jumps in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings after they played key roles in their sides’ convincing victories over their respective rivals in the recently-concluded T20I series.
3rd T20: Shikhar Dhawan, Pant help India beat West Indies by six wickets, win series 3-0
Nov 11, 2018, at 10:47 pm
Chennai, Nov 11 (IBNS): Shikhar Dhawan played a sensible knock of 92 runs and Rishabh Pant (58) provided him a strong company at the other end as India defeated West Indies by six wickets in the third T20 match of the series to lift the trophy here on Sunday.
West Indies post 181/ 3 against India
Nov 11, 2018, at 08:37 pm
Chennai, Nov 11 (IBNS): West Indies batsmen batted sensibly as they posted 181 runs for the loss of three wickets against India in the third T20 match of the series here on Sunday.
West Indies win toss, opt to bat first against India
Nov 11, 2018, at 07:49 pm
Chennai, Nov 11 (IBNS): West Indies won the toss and opted to bat first against India int he third and final T20 match of the series here on Sunday.
Indian women's team pump 7 past Bangladesh in 2020 Olympics qualifier
Nov 11, 2018, at 05:13 pm
Yangon, Nov 11 (IBNS): Leaving the disappointment of the draw against Nepal behind, the Indian women's national team recorded a fine 7-1 win against Bangladesh in their second match of the 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers Round 1, held on Sunday (November 11) at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon. Bala Devi scored four out of the seven goals for India, with Kamala Devi grabbing a brace and Sanju wrapping an excellent performance with a well-deserved strike.
India, Australia, Windies kick off ICC Women’s World T20 with fine wins
Nov 10, 2018, at 05:31 pm
Dubai, Nov 10 (IBNS): Harmanpreet Kaur set the opening day of the ICC Women’s World T20 2018 on fire with her highest T20I score, 103 off just 51 balls. The knock powered India to a 34-run win against New Zealand, and gave the tournament a flying start.
Indian player Ratanbala Devi winning hearts
Nov 10, 2018, at 05:20 pm
Myanmar, Nov 10 (IBNS):The 20-member Indian squad competing at the 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament has a number of youngsters and fresh faces, and perhaps one of the most exciting prospects among the lot is 19-year-old forward Ratanbala Devi.
Maymol confident of positive result against Bangladesh
Nov 10, 2018, at 05:16 pm
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): The Indian women's national team takes on Bangladesh in their second match of the first round of the 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, which will be held at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on Sunday (November 11).
England and Zimbabwe players make impressive gains
Nov 10, 2018, at 03:34 pm
Dubai, Nov 10 (IBNS): England and Zimbabwe cricketers have surged in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, which were released on Saturday morning and incorporates player performances from the Galle and Sylhet Tests.
Raheem Sterling signs contract extension with Manchester City
Nov 10, 2018, at 08:18 am
London, Nov10 (IBNS): Raheem Sterling has signed a three-year contract extension with British football side Manchester City.
Indian women team beat New Zealand by 34 runs in World T20 clash
Nov 10, 2018, at 08:10 am
Providence, Nov 10 (IBNS): Indian women team defeated New Zealand by 34 runs in their opening World T20 match here on Friday.
Kolkata: Shruti clinches Ladies Open Singles title
Nov 09, 2018, at 06:52 pm
Kolkata, Nov 9 (IBNS): Second seeded Shruti Gupta took a little over 90 minutes to outclass top seeded Yubrani Banerjee to clinch the Ladies Open Singles title at the ongoing Calcutta Hard Court Tennis Championship 2018, been held at the Calcutta South Club Ltd.
We all are backing our girls: Rohit Sharma extends support to Indian women team for World T20
Nov 09, 2018, at 06:01 pm
Mumbai, Nov 9 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma on Friday shared a video where he could be seen supporting the Indian women cricketers who will be playing the ICC World T20 series.
Leave India remark: Mohammad Kaif defends Virat Kohli
Nov 09, 2018, at 05:34 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): At a time when Virat Kohli's 'leave India' comment triggered a controversy, former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif on Friday came out to defend him.
Left-arm spinner Shiva Singh creates online buzz with his bizarre delivery
Nov 09, 2018, at 05:18 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh's left-arm spinner Shiva Singh, playing in a CK Nayudu Trophy match, tried something unconventional when he attempted to disrupt his opposition batsman with his bizarre bowling style.
India-Windies third T20I: Umesh Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav rested
Nov 09, 2018, at 10:58 am
Chennai, Nov 9 (IBNS): After taking an unbeatable lead in the ongoing T20I series against Windies, India have rested three of their bowlers for the third and last match, which will be played here on Sunday.
I am all for freedom of choice: Kohli reacts to trolls over his 'leave India' comment
Nov 08, 2018, at 11:21 pm
Mumbai, Nov 8 (IBNS): After facing backlash over his statement asking a critic to leave the country for liking foreign batsmen, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on Thursday said he believes in freedom of choice.
ICC signs world first partnership with Uber to support Women's World T20
Nov 08, 2018, at 12:05 pm
Dubai, Nov 8 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Uber on Thursday announced a world first partnership to support the maiden standalone ICC Women’s World T20 in West Indies.
Virat Kohli asks person to leave country for not liking Indian batsmen, gets trolled on Twitter
Nov 07, 2018, at 11:02 pm
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, who is known for his on-field aggression, was trolled after he asked a person to leave the country for not liking Indian batsmen.
Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma share beautiful picture on Diwali; couple looks stunning
Nov 07, 2018, at 09:31 pm
Mumbai, Nov 7 (IBNS): India's one of the celebrity couples, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, on Wednesday shared a beautiful picture on social media on the occasion of festival Diwali.
First match against Nepal extremely crucial: Maymol
Nov 07, 2018, at 06:34 pm
The Indian women's senior national team takes on Nepal in their opening match of the first round of the 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament on Thursday (November 8) and will be hoping to get off to a strong start aiming to get the three points to start the campaign in the best possible manner. In the previous four editions of the competition, the Indian side has never made it past the initial stage and this time around, there is a high degree of confidence within the team after a successful three-week preparatory camp in Mumbai under head coach Maymol Rocky. The first game will undoubtedly be of utmost importance and ahead of the much-awaited contest, the-aiff.com caught up with Rocky for a brief conversation. Excerpts:
David Richardson attends inauguration of Oman Cricket Academy
Nov 07, 2018, at 06:15 pm
Dubai, Nov 7 (IBNS): ICC Chief Executive David Richardson attended the launch of the Oman Cricket Academy in Muscat
Sachin Tendulkar enjoys Diwali with Jonty Rhodes, Brett Lee
Nov 07, 2018, at 04:34 pm
Mumbai, Nov 7 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday celebrated Diwali with his former opponents on the cricket field Brett Lee and Jonty Rhodes.
Lucknow T20I: India outplay Windies by 71 runs, take unbeatable lead
Nov 07, 2018, at 12:06 pm
Lucknow, Nov 7 (IBNS): Riding on skipper Rohit Sharma's century and a brilliant bowling performance, India outplayed Windies in the second T20I match by 71 runs here on Tuesday.
Lucknow hosting first international T20 match
Nov 06, 2018, at 07:23 pm
Lucknow, Nov 6 (IBNS): Creating history, Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh is hosting the first T20 International match in the history of the city.
2020 Olympic Qualifiers: Indian team arrives in Yangon
Nov 06, 2018, at 07:14 pm
Yangon, Nov 6 (IBNS): While the rest of the country prepares to celebrate the festival of lights, the Indian women's team arrived in the Burmese capital of Yangon late on Tuesday (November 6) evening as they get set to compete for a place in the second round of the 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
West Indies win toss, opt to field first against India in second T20I
Nov 06, 2018, at 06:46 pm
Lucknow, Nov 6 (IBNS): West Indies won the toss and opted to field first against India in the second T20 match of the series here on Tuesday.