FIFA World Cup: Germany come back strong to beat Sweden 2-1

Jun 24, 2018, at 01:41 am

Sochi, Jun 23 (IBNS): Germany made a strong come back in the FIFA World Cup 2018 by beating Sweden in a Group F match of the tournament at the Fisht Stadium here on Saturday.

FIFA World Cup: Mexico beat South Korea 2-1

Jun 23, 2018, at 10:51 pm

Rostov-on-Don, Jun 23 (IBNS): Mexico outplayed South Korea in a Group F match of the FIFA World Cup at the Rostov Arena Stadium here on Saturday.

FIFA World Cup: Belgium thrash Tunisia 5-2

Jun 23, 2018, at 08:50 pm

Moscow, Jun 23 (IBNS): With a superb display of sporting skills, Belgium crushed Tunisia in a Group G match of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Spartak Stadium here on Saturday.

Champions Trophy: India beat Pakistan 4-0

Jun 23, 2018, at 07:46 pm

Breda, June 23 (IBNS): A spirited Indian side completely dominated over Pakistan as the national side beat arch-rivals by 4-0 margin in a Champions Trophy match here on Saturday.

Johan Botha to coach Guyana Amazon Warriors at 2018 Hero CPL

Jun 23, 2018, at 05:34 pm

Georgetown, Guyana, June 23 (IBNS): The Guyana Amazon Warriors have appointed South African Johan Botha as their Head Coach and current Guyana and West Indies A Team Manager Rayon Griffith as his Assistant Coach. 

Veteran rock climber and mountaineer dies of lung infection

Jun 23, 2018, at 12:45 pm

Kolkata, Jun 23 (IBNS).  Veteran rock climber and mountaineer Gautam Kanjilal died of lung infection at a city hospital here on  Friday.

FIFA World Cup: Germany face Sweden in must win game today

Jun 23, 2018, at 11:19 am

Sochi, Jun 23 (IBNS): Keeping the memory of a shocking defeat against Mexico behind, Germany will come out to play a crucial Group F match against Sweden at the Fisht Stadium here on Saturday.

Judicial Commissioner rejects Chandimal's appeal and upholds match referee's earlier decision

Jun 23, 2018, at 07:32 am

Dubai, June 23 (IBNS): Judicial Commissioner, Michael Beloff QC, has dismissed Dinesh Chandimal’s appeal after the Sri Lanka captain was found guilty of changing the condition of the ball in breach of clause 41.3 of the ICC’s Standard Test Match Playing Conditions during the second day’s play in the second cricket Test against the Windies in St Lucia on Saturday.  Mr Beloff’s written reasoned decision will be provided on Wednesday 27 June. 

World Cup: Switzerland beat Serbia 2-1

Jun 23, 2018, at 07:29 am

Kaliningrad, June 23 (IBNS):  Xherdan Shaqiri scored a late goal which helped Switzerland beat Serbia 2-1 in a World Cup group stage match here on Friday.

FIFA World Cup: Nigeria outplay Iceland 2-0

Jun 22, 2018, at 10:37 pm

Volgograd, Jun 22 (IBNS): Nigeria defeated Iceland in a Group D match of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Volgograd Arena Stadium here on Friday.

Late strikes by Philippe Coutinho and Neymar help Brazil beat Costa Rica in World Cup thriller

Jun 22, 2018, at 08:41 pm

St. Petersburg, June 22 (IBNS):   Late strikes by Philippe Coutinho and Neymar helped Brazil beat Costa Rica in a crucial group stage of the World Cup here on Friday.

Sachin Tendulkar finds the 'perfect recipe for disaster' in ODI cricket

Jun 22, 2018, at 05:26 pm

New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar finds the use of two new balls in ODI cricket as the 'perfect recipe for disaster'.

Virat Kohli is 100 percent fit for England tour

Jun 22, 2018, at 04:34 pm

Mumbai, June 22 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Friday assured his fans that he is hundred percent fit and ready for the upcoming tour in England.

David Richardson to deliver the 2018 MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture

Jun 22, 2018, at 01:54 pm

Dubai, Jun 22 (IBNS): International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive David Richardson will deliver the 2018 Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture at Lord’s on Aug 6, an official release stated.

Sri Lankan captain, coach and manager admit to breaching level 3 offence

Jun 22, 2018, at 01:49 pm

Dubai, Jun 22 (IBNS): Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal, coach Chandika Hathurusinghe and manager Asanka Gurusinha have admitted to breaching Article 2.3.1, a Level 3 offence, which relates to “conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game”.

FIFA World Cup: Brazil eye on first win against Costa Rica

Jun 22, 2018, at 11:59 am

Saint Petersburg, Jun 22 (IBNS): After failing to clinch a win in the opening match against Switzerland, Brazil will look to get the taste of their first victory in the FIFA World Cup 2018 against Costa Rica at the Saint Petersburg Stadium here on Friday.

FIFA World Cup: Croatia thrash Argentina 3-0

Jun 22, 2018, at 01:35 am

Nizhny Novgorod, Jun 21 (IBNS): Croatia ripped apart Argentina to clinch a comprehensive victory in a Group D match of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium here on Thursday.

FIFA World Cup: France beat Peru 1-0 to reach last 16

Jun 21, 2018, at 10:35 pm

Yekaterinburg, Jun 21 (IBNS): France entered the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2018 by beating Peru at the Ekaterinburg Arena Stadium here on Thursday.

Senegal fans clean up stadium after win against Poland

Jun 21, 2018, at 06:02 pm

Moscow, Jun 21 (IBNS): Leading by an example, Senegal fans have cleaned up a section of the Spartak Stadium in Moscow after their sporting heroes registered a win against Poland in the FIFA World Cup 2018 on Tuesday.

FIFA World Cup: Acid test for Messi as Argentina face Croatia today

Jun 21, 2018, at 05:54 pm

Nizhny Novgorod, Jun 21 (IBNS): After a dismal beginning against Iceland in the FIFA World Cup 2018, Argentina will take on Croatia in a crucial match at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium here on Thursday.

Rohit Sharma takes dig at critics after clearing Yo-Yo Test for Eng tour

Jun 21, 2018, at 11:51 am

Bengaluru, Jun 21 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma has taken a dig at his critics after clearing Yo-Yo test for the upcoming England tour on Wednesday.

Diego Costa's goal helps Spain beat Iran 1-0

Jun 21, 2018, at 06:45 am

Kazan, June 21 (IBNS): Riding on Diego Costa's goal, Spain defeated Iran to keep themselves alive for the next round of the World Cup here on Wednesday.

Ronaldo's solo goal helps Portugal beat Morocco 1-0

Jun 20, 2018, at 07:54 pm

Moscow, June 20 (IBNS); Riding on Christiano Ronaldo's solo goal, Portugal beat Morocco in a World Cup group stage match here on Wednesday.

Ronaldo renames history, becomes Europe's all-time leading scorer

Jun 20, 2018, at 07:18 pm

Moscow, June 20 (IBNS): As he hit an early goal during Portugal's match against Morocco on Wednesday, Christiano Ronaldo went down to the book uin history as he became the highest ever scorer in international football in Europe.

World Cup in Russia: Indian boy creates history

Jun 20, 2018, at 07:00 pm

New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS): History was created by a 10-year-old boy during a World Cup clash in Russia when he became the first  Indian to be an official match ball carrier in the ongoing sporting event.

India's Men's Future Tours programme 2018-2023 released

Jun 20, 2018, at 05:14 pm

Dubai, June 20 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council, on behalf of its Members, on Wednesday released the men’s Future Tours Programme (FTP) from 2018-2023.

What the hell happened over there? Warne on England's record breaking ODI total

Jun 20, 2018, at 01:12 pm

Sydney, Jun 20 (IBNS): Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne seems to be surprised at the highest ever One Day International (ODI) total scored by England against Australia on Tuesday.

England's record ODI total scares Sourav Ganguly

Jun 19, 2018, at 11:26 pm

Kolkata/Nottingham, Jun 19 (IBNS): The record One Day International (ODI) total scored by England against Australia has scared former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly.

FIFA World Cup: Senegal beat Poland 2-1

Jun 19, 2018, at 11:10 pm

Moscow, Jun 19 (IBNS): Senegal defeated Poland in a group match in the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Spartak Stadium here on Tuesday.

Dinesh Chandimal found guilty of attempting to alter condition of ball, suspended

Jun 19, 2018, at 10:56 pm

Barbados, Jun 19 (IBNS): Sri Lankan captain Dinesh Chandimal has been suspended for one Test match after being found guilty of attempting to alter the condition of ball on the ongoing Test series against Windies by the International Cricket Council (ICC).