BCCI announces Bharat Arun as bowling coach, R Sridhar fielding coach of Indian team

Jul 19, 2017, at 12:55 am

Mumbai, July 18 (IBNS): Taking another twist in the ongoing drama of Indian cricket, the BCCI on Tuesday announced Bharat Arun and R Sridhar as the bowling and fielding coaches respectively.

Pakistani woman cricketer returns home on motorbike

Jul 19, 2017, at 12:46 am

Islamabad, July 18 (IBNS): In a shocking episode, Pakistani woman cricketer Nashra Sandhu, who was playing in the women's world cup in England, was seen returning home on a motorcycle after arriving in the nation.

Irfan shares photograph of his wife online, faces social media trolls

Jul 18, 2017, at 11:31 pm

Mumbai, July 18 (IBNS): Indian pacer Irfan Pathan has been facing social media trolls since he posted an image of himself with his wife online.

Constantine stresses on building a team for future

Jul 18, 2017, at 10:22 pm

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): Indian National Team Coach Stephen Constantine, presently in charge of the India U-23 Team prefers the 'long-term goal' rather churn out quick results from the forthcoming AFC U-23 Championship Qualifiers which kicks-off in Doha on Wednesday when India play Syria in their opener.

Cengiz joins AS Roma from Istanbul Basaksehir FK

Jul 18, 2017, at 09:49 pm

Rome, July 18 (IBNS): Football club AS Roma has confirmed the signing of Cengiz Under from Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir FK.

FC Goa confirms the signing of Ferran Corominas

Jul 18, 2017, at 09:31 pm

Panaji,July 18 (IBNS): FC Goa on Tuesday confirmed the signing of Spanish forward, Ferran Corominas on a free transfer.

MRF Pace Foundation, Cricket Australia observing silver jubilee

Jul 18, 2017, at 08:26 pm

Kolkata, July 18 (IBNS): MRF Pace Foundation, India’s premier coaching facility dedicated to pace bowling established by MRF Ltd, a tyre manufacturer, is celebrating 25 years of its tie-up with Cricket Australia.

Afghanistan A replaces Australia A in triangular series

Jul 18, 2017, at 12:23 am

Cape Town/Kabul, July 18 (IBNS): Upon the advice of the Cricket South Africa (CSA), Afghanistan A replaced Australia A to play against South Africa A and India A later this month.

FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 ticket sales crosses 100,000 mark

Jul 17, 2017, at 11:20 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): 100,000 of the 139,760 sales put up on sale so far have been snapped up for FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017, confirming the country’s huge interest in the first FIFA tournament in India.

Roger Federer moves up to third spot in the ATP rankings

Jul 17, 2017, at 11:12 pm

London, July 17 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis master Roger Federer moved up two spots in the ATP rankings after he won the Wimbledon title on Sunday.

Umar Akmal poses with Bentley, gets trolled on social media

Jul 17, 2017, at 10:38 pm

Islamabad/London, July 17 (IBNS): Pakistani cricketer Umar Akmal has drawn criticisms from fans as he was trolled on social media after he posted his image on Twitter standing beside a Bentley.

England,South Africa ready for semi-final clash

Jul 17, 2017, at 10:18 pm

London, July 17 (IBNS): Tammy Beaumont says England’s victory over South Africa earlier in the group stage of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 will count for nothing when the two sides face each other in the semi-final in Bristol.

UEFA mourns loss of lives in Senegal football stadium tragedy

Jul 17, 2017, at 10:00 pm

Nyon, July 17 (IBNS): The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has mourned he loss of lives in a stampede incident at a football stadium in Senegal.

Shikhar Dhawan to replace injured Murali Vijay for India’s tour of Sri Lanka: BCCI

Jul 17, 2017, at 09:11 pm

Mumbai, July 17 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee on Monday named Shikhar Dhawan as the replacement for injured Murali Vijay in the Test team, which is scheduled to travel to Sri Lanka for a three-match Test series.

Roger Federer clinches eighth Wimbledon title

Jul 17, 2017, at 02:47 am

London, July 16 (IBNS): Setting new record and touching new parameter, Swiss Tennis master Roger Federer clinched his eighth Wimbledon title here on Sunday.

Sachin Tendulkar becomes nostalgic as he meets Bee Gees star Barry Gibb, shares image on Twitter

Jul 16, 2017, at 10:16 pm

London, July 16 (IBNS): Former Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday met Bee Gees star Barry Gibb.

Ellyse Perry moves up to career-best rankings

Jul 16, 2017, at 10:03 pm

London, July 16 (IBNS): Australia’s Ellyse Perry has gained three places to reach a career-best third position among batters in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings which were updated on Sunday after the league phase of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017.

West Indies announces squad for Test series against England

Jul 16, 2017, at 09:55 pm

Antigua, July 16 (IBNS): The Selection Panel of Cricket West Indies has named a 15-member Windies Test squad for the Tour of England, starting later this month.

Jason Gillespie thought about applying for Indian coach's job

Jul 16, 2017, at 09:43 pm

Sydney, July 16 (IBNS): Former Australian bowler Jason Gillespie has said he had seriously thought long about applying for the job as India's coach.

BCCI congratulates Indian team for defeating New Zealand in World Cup clash

Jul 16, 2017, at 04:53 am

Mumbai, July 15 (IBNS): The Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday congratulated Team India (Women’s) on registering an emphatic win in a virtual knockout game against New Zealand and thereby booking a semi-final berth in the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, 2017.

India crusies past New Zealand to reach semi-finals

Jul 16, 2017, at 04:44 am

London, July 15 (IBNS): India sealed the one remaining ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 semi-final spot in style as a majestic century from captain Mithali Raj and five wickets from Rajeshwari Gayakwad secured a huge 186-run victory over New Zealand in Derby.

Garbine Muguruza stuns Venus Williams, clinches Wimbledon title

Jul 16, 2017, at 03:09 am

London, July 15 (IBNS): Garbine Muguruza of Spain stunned American star Venus Williams to clinch the Wimbledon women's singles title here on Saturday.

Women's World Cup: Indian bowlers shine, thrash New Zealand by 186 runs

Jul 16, 2017, at 03:02 am

Derby, July 15 (IBNS): In an outstanding effort by bowlers, Indian team dismissed New Zealand to only 79 to clinch a victory by 186 runs in Women's World Cup on Saturday and seal a spot in the semi-finals.

Women's World Cup: Mitali Raj hits century, India post 265/7 against New Zealand

Jul 16, 2017, at 01:32 am

Derby, July 15 (IBNS): Indian captain Mitali Raj led from the front to steer her team to a comfortable 265 runs for the loss of seven wickets in a Women's World Cup 2017 clash on Saturday.

Borussia Dortmund extends contract with Shinji Kagawa

Jul 16, 2017, at 12:37 am

Dortmund, July 15 (IBNS): Football club Borussia Dortmund on Saturday announced extending the contract of Japanese footballer Shinji Kagawa.

AC Milan confirms transfer of Leonardo Bonucci from Juventus

Jul 16, 2017, at 12:27 am

Milan, July 21 (IBNS): Italian football major AC Milan on Saturday confirmed that it has reached an agreement with Juventus over the transfer of Leonardo Bonucci.

MS Dhoni welcomes CSK's return to IPL next year

Jul 16, 2017, at 12:14 am

Chennai, July 15 (IBNS): Former skipper MS Dhoni was seen wearing Chennai Super Kings jersey as the club will return to Indian Premier League next year.

Wimbledon: Sachin Tendulkar spotted cheering friend Federer

Jul 15, 2017, at 06:16 pm

London, July 15 (IBNS): Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who is a familiar face at the Wimbledon, was spotted cheering for tennis legend Roger Federer on Friday.

Wimbledon: Roger Federer beats Thomas Berdych, reaches final

Jul 15, 2017, at 05:35 pm

London, July 15 (IBNS): Seven time champion Roger Federer defeated Thomas Berdych in men's singles on Friday to reach the record eleventh final of the Wimbledon championship 2017.

BCCI welcomes Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals return to IPL

Jul 15, 2017, at 01:09 am

Mumbai, July 14 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday welcomed the Indian Premier League franchises – Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals – back into the League.