Indian cricket team leave for Sri Lanka to play Nidahas Trophy

Mar 05, 2018, at 03:52 am

New Delhi, Mar 4 (IBNS): Indian cricket team have left for Sri Lanka to play the  2018 Nidahas Trophy.

Italy's footballer Davide Astori passes away

Mar 05, 2018, at 02:42 am

Rome,Mar 4 (IBNS): Fiorentina captain and Italy international Davide Astori has passed away at the age of 31, his club confirmed on Sunday.

Wesley Sneijder announces retirement from international football

Mar 05, 2018, at 01:31 am

Amsterdam, Mar 4 (IBNS):Dutch footballer Wesley Sneijder on Sunday announced his retirement from international football.

Coach David James signs contract with Kerala Blasters till 2021

Mar 05, 2018, at 12:58 am

Kochi, Mar 4 (IBNS): Coach David James will continue with the task of mentoring ISL side Kerala Blasters till 2021.

India A Women’s squad for warm-up matches against Australia announced

Mar 05, 2018, at 12:51 am

Mumbai, Mar 4 (IBNS):  Anuja Patil has been named as the skipper of the India A Women’s squad for the two warm-up matches against Australia Women to be played in Mumbai.  

IPL: KKR appoints Dinesh Karthik as skipper, Robin Uthappa named deputy

Mar 04, 2018, at 09:31 pm

Mumbai, Mar 4 (IBNS): India’s wicket-keeper, batsman Dinesh Karthik has been appointed as Kolkata Knight Riders’ new Captain and Robin Uthappa as Vice Captain. 

IPL: Dinesh Karthik to lead Kolkata Knight Riders

Mar 04, 2018, at 05:36 pm

Kolkata, Mar 4 (IBNS): Bengal based Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders announced on Sunday that experienced Indian wicket keeper Dinesh Karthik will lead the side for the 2018 edition.

Pacer Jofra Archer to miss PSL over injury

Mar 04, 2018, at 02:16 am

Dubai, Mar 3 (IBNS): Injury has cut short West Indian pacer Jofra Archer's run for Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League.

Injured Rafael Nadal to miss Indian Wells and Miami Open tournaments

Mar 04, 2018, at 02:05 am

Madrid, Mar 3 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal on Saturday said he will not play in the Indian Wells and Miami Open tournaments due to injury.

Injured Shakib Al Hasan ruled out from Nidahas Trophy Tri-Nation competition in Sri Lanka

Mar 03, 2018, at 10:37 pm

Dhaka, Mar 3 (IBNS): Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan has been ruled out from the upcoming  Nidahas Trophy Tri-Nation competition in Sri Lanka due to injury.

Final oppurtunity for World Cup dreamers

Mar 03, 2018, at 10:28 pm

Dubai, Mar 3 (IBNS): In what is undoubtedly the most important men’s tournament of 2018, 10 leading and proud cricket nations will go head to head in a cut-throat ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 to fight it out for the remaining two places at the ICC’s pinnacle 50-over tournament – the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 – which will be staged in England and Wales from 30 May to 14 July.

Windies will have to be smarter in Zimbabwe: Stuart Law

Mar 03, 2018, at 03:43 am

Harare/Dubai, Mar 2 (IBNS): The Windies coach Stuart Law has said his side will have to be smarter in approach in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018, which will produce two sides that will complete the 10-team line-up for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 to be played in England and Wales from May 30 to July 14.

ICC to televise ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier matches for first time ever

Mar 01, 2018, at 06:53 pm

Dubai, Mar 1 (IBNS): The ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 will be televised to fans for the first time ever, across five continents in 200 territories by Star Sports, ICC’s global media rights partner, and other official broadcasters, in what is another landmark in showcasing cricket to more people across the world.

Cricket: R Ashwin ruled out of Prof. D B Deodhar Trophy 2017-18

Mar 01, 2018, at 03:40 am

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IBNS): India A captain Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out of the upcoming Prof D B Deodhar Trophy 2017-18 to be held in Dharamsala, an official release stated.

Tokyo 2020: Japan unveils Olympics mascots

Feb 28, 2018, at 11:26 pm

Tokyo, Feb 28 (IBNS): Japanese authorities on Wednesday have unveiled two mascots for the upcoming Olympics and Paralympics games in its national capital Tokyo.

After series win abroad, Virat Kohli cherishes 'coffee at home'

Feb 28, 2018, at 05:49 pm

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IBNS): After conquering South Africa, Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli is enjoying some quality time at home and of course with a cup of coffee.

Jhulan Goswami to miss upcoming ODI series against Australia

Feb 27, 2018, at 11:34 pm

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IBNS): Indian pacer Jhulan Goswami will miss the upcoming ODI series against Australia due to injury.

Angelo Mathews to miss Hero Nidahas Trophy due to injury

Feb 27, 2018, at 11:07 pm

Colombo, Feb 27 (IBNS): Sri Lankan cricketer Angelo Mathews will miss the upcoming Hero Nidahas Trophy 2018 due to injury.

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan becomes youngest captain in international cricket history

Feb 27, 2018, at 10:55 pm

Kabul, Feb 27 (IBNS): Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan is passing through a golden phase in his career as he has been named the skipper of the national team ahead of the ICC World Cup Qualifier. 

Usain Bolt to play charity football match on June 10 in Old Trafford

Feb 27, 2018, at 10:39 pm

London, Feb 27 (IBNS): Olympic champion runner Usain Bolt on Tuesday announced he will play a charity match at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium against   British pop star Robbie Williams.

Mithali Raj named Indian ODI team skipper for Australia series

Feb 27, 2018, at 10:13 pm

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IBNS): India's star batsman Mithali Raj has been named the skipper of the national side which will face Australia in the Paytm ODI series from Mar 12.

Holder says time for the Windies to win another World Cup

Feb 27, 2018, at 04:28 am

Harare, Feb 26 (IBNS): The Windies captain Jason Holder has said it is time for his side to follow in the footsteps of their Under-19 and women’s teams and add a third World Cup to the collection.

R Ashwin named Kings XI Punjab skipper for next IPL season

Feb 27, 2018, at 12:10 am

Mohali, Feb 26 (IBNS): IPL side Kings XI Punjab has named Indian spinner R Ashwin as its skipper for the upcoming season of the cash rich tournament.

South African fast bowler Morne Morkel to retire from international cricket after Australia series

Feb 26, 2018, at 11:34 pm

Sydney, Feb 26 (IBNS): South African fast bowler Morne Morkel on Monday announced that the upcoming four-match Sunfoil Test series against Australia will be his last.

Roger Federer remains number one player in world

Feb 26, 2018, at 09:44 pm

Zurich, Feb 26 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis master Roger Federer remained the number one Tennis player in the world, as per the latest ATP rankings list released on Monday.

Great way to end a wonderful tour: Virat Kohli tweets after T20 series victory

Feb 26, 2018, at 01:12 am

Durban, Feb 25 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli said it was a 'great way' for his team to end the South Africa tour with a victory against the home side in the T20 series.

Rajasthan Royals name Steve Smith as skipper for upcoming IPL season

Feb 25, 2018, at 11:57 pm

Jaipur, Feb 25 (IBNS): Australian skipper Steve Smith has been named as the captain of IPL side Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming season of IPL.

MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli rested for tri-series in Sri Lanka

Feb 25, 2018, at 09:26 pm

Mumbai, Feb 25 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli and senior cricketer MS Dhoni have been rested for the Nidahas Trophy 2018 to be played in Sri Lanka.

Rashid, Munro and Maxwell take take top spots in T20I Rankings

Feb 25, 2018, at 08:22 pm

Dubai, Feb 25 (IBNS): Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has moved up to take top position among bowlers in the latest MRF Tyres ICC T20I Player Rankings with some fine performances in a 2-0 series win over Zimbabwe. 

Team India for Nidahas Trophy 2018 announced

Feb 25, 2018, at 07:09 pm

Mumbai, Feb 25 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named the Indian team for Nidahas Trophy 2018 to be played in Sri Lanka.