Chris Gayle touches Shahid Afridi's sixer record
Jul 30, 2018, at 05:30 pm
Antigua, July 30 (IBNS): In a third ODI match between West Indies and Bangladesh, hard-hitting batsman Chris Gayle smashed five sixes to equal the record of ex-Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi to become the most number of six hitter in International cricket.
Indian U-16 national team to play Iraq, Japan
Jul 30, 2018, at 04:52 pm
New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS): The Indian U-16 National Team will be locking horns with defending AFC U-16 champions Iraq, Asian powerhouses Japan, a strong Jordan and Yemen in the 5th WAFF U-16 Boys Championship slated to be held at the King Abdullah II International Stadium in Jordan from Aug 1.
ICC congratulates England on their 1000th men's Test
Jul 30, 2018, at 03:59 pm
Dubai, July 30 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has sent its congratulations to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as their men’s team prepares for their 1000th Test match, which begins at Edgbaston in Birmingham against India on Wednesday, 1 August.
ISL side ATK signs Brazilian player Gerson
Jul 30, 2018, at 03:53 pm
Kolkata, July 30 (IBNS): Indian Super league (ISL) side Atletico de Kolkata on Monday said it has signed Brazilian centre back Gerson for the upcoming season of the tournament.
Keenan Almeida signs with Pune City FC
Jul 30, 2018, at 03:47 pm
Pune, July 30 (IBNS): The Rajesh Wadhawan Group and Bollywood star Arjun Kapoor co-owned Indian Super League (ISL) club FC Pune City on Monday announced signing of Keenan Almeida to solidify their squad’s defensive line-up for the 2018-19 season.
Rubel Hossain reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Jul 29, 2018, at 10:26 pm
Dubai, July 29 (IBNS): Bangladesh's Rubel Hossain has received an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the deciding ODI against the West Indies on Saturday, which the visitors won by 18 runs in St Kitts to take the series by 2-1.
Fakhar Zaman breaks into top 20 for the first time
Jul 29, 2018, at 09:57 pm
Dubai, July 29 (IBNS): Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has vaulted into the top-20 for the first time in his career in the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Player Rankings.
Jul 28, 2018, at 05:33 pm
Panjim, Goa, July 28 (IBNS): Football club FC Goa on Saturday announced the launch of their official Women’s team.
Jul 27, 2018, at 06:52 pm
Dras, July 27 (IBNS): ‘Ride to Kargil’ a motorcycle expedition, organised by the Indian Army and supported by TVS Motor Company, successfully concluded in Dras, with five-member team of ‘Shwet Ashw’ reaching their final destination – Kargil War Memorial. ‘Shwet Ashw’ is the elite Motorcycle Display Team of the Corps of Military Police.
Former Brazil boss Scolari named as Palmeiras coach
Jul 27, 2018, at 05:43 pm
Rio de Janeiro, July 27 (IBNS): Brazilian club Palmeiras on Friday said it has appointed former Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari as its coach.
Alzarri Joseph found guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Jul 27, 2018, at 05:17 pm
Dubai, July 27 (IBNS): Alzarri Joseph has received an official reprimand and one demerit point after being found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel during Wednesday’s ODI against Bangladesh.
Justin Langer to head Australia's new T20 selection panel
Jul 27, 2018, at 05:12 pm
Sydney, July 27 (IBNS): Following the resignation of Mark Waugh, Cricket Australia has imposed more responsibility on Australian coach Justin Langer.
Ahmed Jahouh extends stay with FC Goa
Jul 25, 2018, at 07:47 pm
Panjim, Goa, July 25 (IBNS): Football team FC Goa have announced that Moroccan midfielder Ahmed Jahouh has extended his stay with the club.
AS Monaco signs Jean-Eudes Aholou from RC Strasbourg
Jul 25, 2018, at 05:10 pm
Madrid, July 25 (IBNS): AS Monaco has signed Jean-Eudes Aholou from RC Strasbourg for 5 seasons.
Barcelona signs Bordeaux winger Malcom
Jul 25, 2018, at 04:11 pm
Madrid, July 25 (IBNS): Football club Barcelona has signed Bordeaux winger Malcom.
British football club Everton signs Richarlison
Jul 25, 2018, at 03:44 pm
London, July 25 (IBNS): British football club Everton on Wednesday said it has signed Brazilian winger Richarlison.
Steve Smith to play for Barbados Tridents in CPL 2018
Jul 25, 2018, at 03:04 pm
Sydney, July 25 (IBNS): Suspended Australian cricketer Steve Smith has joined Barbados Tridents to play for the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2018.
Pollard, Narine & Bravo brothers could return for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Jul 24, 2018, at 06:32 pm
Dubai, July 24 (IBNS): New Four big names could return to the Windies outfit for the marquee event next year.
ICC Rankings: Karunaratne, Dananjaya and Maharaj on the move
Jul 24, 2018, at 06:11 pm
Dubai, July 24 (IBNS): Dimuth Karunaratne has become Sri Lanka’s highest-ranked Test batsman, while Keshav Maharaj has returned to the top-20 in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings, which were released on Tuesday morning following the conclusion of the Colombo Test.
Ramkumar Ramanathan touches career-best 115 ranking
Jul 23, 2018, at 06:50 pm
London, July 23 (IBNS): Indian Ramkumar Ramanathan has moved up 46 places to reach 115 rankings in the ATP list released on Monday.
Bayern chief Uli Hoeness slams Ozil after his retirement
Jul 23, 2018, at 06:02 pm
Berlin, July 23(IBNS): Football Club Bayern Munich’s president Uli Hoeness has slammed German playmaker Mesut Ozil after the latter announced his retirement from international football, saying that he has been “playing crap for years.”
Inigo Calderon signs one-year extension with Chennaiyin FC
Jul 23, 2018, at 04:48 pm
Chennai, July 23 (IBNS): Indian Super League champions Chennaiyin FC are proud to announce that experienced defender Inigo Calderon has extended his stay at the club by one year.
ISL: FC Pune City signs forward Robin Singh
Jul 23, 2018, at 04:30 pm
Pune, July 23 (IBNS): The Rajesh Wadhawan Group and Bollywood star Arjun Kapoor co-owned Indian Super League (ISL) club FC Pune City on Monday signed experienced forward Robin Singh to strengthen their front line for the 2018-19 season.
Jul 23, 2018, at 04:05 pm
Bulawayo, July 23 (IBNS): Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed attempted his hand in bowling in international cricket during the final ODI match of the series against Zimbabwe on Sunday.
Sunil Chhetri adjudged 2017 AIFF Player of the Year
Jul 22, 2018, at 09:59 pm
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS): Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri was named the 2017 All India Football Federation (AIFF) Player of the Year on Sunday.
455 runs: Fakhar Zaman sets another new world record during ODI match against Zimbabwe
Jul 22, 2018, at 09:47 pm
Bulawayo, July 22 (IBNS): Pakistani opener Fakhar Zaman has made record-breaking a habit and during the fifth ODI match against Zimbabwe he shattered another one.
Jerome Taylor signs with English cricket club Somerset
Jul 22, 2018, at 07:54 pm
London, July 22 (IBNS): Somerset County Cricket Club of England has announced that it has signed West Indian fast bowler Jerome Taylor.
Fakhar Zaman shatters Vivian Richards' record, becomes fastest batsman to score 1000 in ODI
Jul 22, 2018, at 07:00 pm
Bulawayo, July 22 (IBNS): Pakistan's opening batsman Fakhar Zaman grabbed attention once again on Sunday as he wrote his name in the record books during the ongoing fifth ODI match against Zimbabwe.
India's Lakshya Sen wins gold in Badminton Asia Junior Championship
Jul 22, 2018, at 05:18 pm
New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS): Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen on Sunday clinched gold medal at the Badminton Asia Junior Championship.
Indian wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha to undergo shoulder surgery in Manchester: BCCI
Jul 21, 2018, at 06:00 pm
Kolkata, July 21 (IBNS): Indian wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha will undergo a surgery soon, confirmed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday.