BCCI hails Shikhar Dhawan for scoring century before lunch on Test Day 1
Jun 14, 2018, at 09:51 pm
Mumbai, June 14 (IBNS): The BCCI has congratulated Shikhar Dhawan for becoming the first Indian cricketer to score a century before lunch on Day 1 of a Test.
Only Test: India 347/6 at stumps on Day 1 against Afghanistan
Jun 14, 2018, at 08:22 pm
Bengaluru, Jun 14 (IBNS): India scored 347/6 at stumps on the first day of an one-off Test match against Afghanistan at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Thursday.
India-Afghanistan test match: Rain halts the game
Jun 14, 2018, at 03:52 pm
Bengaluru, Jun 14 (IBNS) : Recurrent showers halted the one-off test match between India and Afghanistan at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday.
FIFA World Cup 2018 to begin today with Russia-Saudi Arabia clash
Jun 14, 2018, at 02:47 pm
Moscow, Jun 14 (IBNS): While footballing legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi or a Mohamed Salah would vie for their crowns as kings of the game, the FIFA World Cup 2018 begins on Thursday with an opening match between host country Russia and Saudi Arabia at the Luzhniki Stadium here.
Only Test: Shikhar Dhawan hits ton; India 158/0 at lunch on Day 1
Jun 14, 2018, at 12:26 pm
Bengaluru, Jun 14 (IBNS): Riding on an aggressive century by Shikhar Dhawan, India scored 158/0 in the first session of an one-off Test match against Afghanistan at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Thursday.
Only Test: India win toss, elect to bat first against Afghanistan
Jun 14, 2018, at 10:42 am
Bengaluru, Jun 14 (IBNS): In an one-off Test match which marks the beginning of Afghanistan's journey in the longest format of the sport, India won the toss and elected to bat first at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Thursday.
Spain sack head coach Julen Lopetegui ahead of World Cup 2018
Jun 13, 2018, at 09:49 pm
Madrid, Jun 13 (IBNS): Just two days ahead of their first match in the FIFA World Cup 2018, Spain have sacked their head coach Julen Lopetegui after the latter was named as the new boss of Spanish football team Real Madrid, media reports said.
Canada, Mexico and USA selected as hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Jun 13, 2018, at 06:00 pm
Zurich, June 13 (IBNS): The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be staged in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
New Zealand cricket legend Sir Richard Hedlee diagnosed with bowel cancer
Jun 13, 2018, at 04:57 pm
Hamilton, June 13 (IBNS): Former New Zealand cricketer Sir Richard Hedlee has been diagnosed with cancer, media reports said.
Virat Kohli receives Polly Umrigar Award, says Anushka's presence made it 'special'
Jun 13, 2018, at 04:23 pm
Mumbai, Jun 13 (IBNS): Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday received the Polly Umrigar Award for his brilliant performances with bat in the last two seasons.
Gautam Gambhir attacks Bishan Singh Bedi, Chauhan over Saini selection
Jun 13, 2018, at 03:55 pm
New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday took a dig at former cricketers and Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) members Bishan Singh Bedi and Chetan Chauhan after pacer Navdeep Saini was named in the Indian Test squad against Afghanistan.
Jun 13, 2018, at 03:36 pm
New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS): Woman Grandmaster and former world junior girls' champion Soumya Swaminathan on Tuesday said she has withdrawn her name from Asian Team Chess Championship in Iran as she felt that the compulsory-headscarf rule in the country was violating her personal rights.
Indian coach helps Bangladesh girls lift Asia Cup title
Jun 12, 2018, at 05:32 pm
Dhaka, June 12 (IBNS): Bangladesh women cricket team's coach Anju Jain created magic since taking the job last month as it was under her guidance that the side defeated favourites India to win the Asia Cup last Sunday.
Peter Siddle to play for Essex
Jun 12, 2018, at 05:01 pm
London, June 12 (IBNS): Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle will play for English county side Essex.
Novak Djokovic to play Queen's Club tournament this year
Jun 12, 2018, at 04:49 pm
London, June 12 (IBNS); Serbian Tennis icon Nova Djokovic will play in the Fever-Tree Championships after taking a late wild card into the tournament that starts at The Queen’s Club next Monday, June 18.
Daren Sammy looks to his future ahead of the 2018 Hero Caribbean Premier League
Jun 12, 2018, at 03:53 pm
St. Lucia, June 12 (IBNS): It won’t be long before Daren Sammy is appearing for St Lucia Stars at this year’s Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) which gets underway on Aug 8.
Dale Steyn returns to South African squad for Test series against Sri Lanka
Jun 11, 2018, at 08:05 pm
Johannesburg, Jun 11 (IBNS): South African pace bowler Dale Steyn has returned to the national side to play a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.
Zimbabwe's Enock Ikope charged under ICC anti-corruption code
Jun 11, 2018, at 07:40 pm
Dubai, June 11 (IBNS): Zimbabwe cricket director provisionally suspended, the International Cricket Council said on Monday.
Afghanistan gear up for momentous first men's Test
Jun 11, 2018, at 06:23 pm
Dubai, June 11 (IBNS): It will be a dream debut for newest Test nation Afghanistan, as they take on the world’s top-ranked team, India, in their first Test in Bengaluru from Thursday.
Navdeep Saini to replace Mohammed Shami in Test team to play against Afghanistan
Jun 11, 2018, at 05:51 pm
Mumbai, June 11 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Navdeep Saini as Mohammed Shami’s replacement in the Indian Test team for the upcoming Paytm Test against Afghanistan.
Jun 11, 2018, at 04:37 pm
Kolkata, June 11 (IBNS): With less than 6 days to go to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, the official broadcaster Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), increased their regional outreach with the addition of Tamil and Telugu live language feeds.
This win is for the fans who filled the stands: Sunil Chhetri after Intercontinental Cup victory
Jun 11, 2018, at 09:13 am
Mumbai, June 10 (IBNS): An excited Sunil Chhetri, who guided his team to victory in the final match against Kenya, thanked fans in India for filling up the stand during the national side's matches of the Intercontinental Cup.
India beat Kenya to clinch Intercontinental Cup, Sunil strikes twin goals
Jun 10, 2018, at 10:41 pm
Mumbai, June 10 (IBNS): A spirited performance by India helped the national side beat Kenya to clinch the Intercontinental Cup.
Rafael Nadal wins 11th French Open title
Jun 10, 2018, at 09:40 pm
Paris, June 10 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal defeated Dominic Thiem in the final fo the French Open to clinch the title.
French Open 2018 final: Simona Halep beats Sloane Stephens to win maiden grand slam title
Jun 09, 2018, at 09:42 pm
Paris, Jun 9 (IBNS): World number one Simona Halep won her maiden grand slam title by defeating American tennis player Sloane Stephens in the French Open 2018 final here on Saturday.
ICC congratulates Marshall and Elworthy
Jun 09, 2018, at 03:01 pm
Dubai, June 9 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday congratulated Alex Marshall, ICC General Manager - Anti Corruption, and ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Managing Director Steve Elworthy, after it was announced they have both been recognized in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
Women's Asia Cup T20: India beat Pakistan by seven wickets to reach final
Jun 09, 2018, at 12:41 pm
Kuala Lumpur, Jun 9 (IBNS): India have defeated Pakistan by seven wickets to reach the final of Women's Asia Cup T20 tournament.
French Open: Rafael Nadal beats Juan Martin del Potro to reach final
Jun 09, 2018, at 11:45 am
Paris, Jun 9 (IBNS): Top seed Rafael Nadal defeated Argentine Juan Martin del Potro on Friday to reach the French Open final, media reports said
Tottenham striker signs new contract with Harry Kane
Jun 08, 2018, at 08:20 pm
London, June 8 (IBNS): Football club Tottenham Hotspur has signed England captain Harry Kane.
Haryana government suspends order that directed athletes to hand over 3rd of their income
Jun 08, 2018, at 06:29 pm
Chandigarh, June 8 (IBNS): Amid widespread outrage, Haryana government has suspended its order which directed sportsperson, who were employed by the state government, to hand over at least one-third of their earnings from participating in sports events or scoring endorsements deals.