Malinga to face inquiry for breach of contract terms, SLC says

Jun 27, 2017, at 11:22 pm

Colombo, June 27 (IBNS): The Sri Lanka Cricket on Tuesday said it would conduct a Disciplinary Inquiry against cricketer Lasith Malinga for repeated breach of the terms of his contract.

Ganguly named in BCCI's seven-member Special Committee

Jun 27, 2017, at 10:07 pm

Mumbai, June 27 (IBNS): Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, who had led the Indian side to World Cup final in 2003, has been named in the seven-member Special Committee formed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday.

Vivo retains IPL sponsorship for the next five years

Jun 27, 2017, at 09:41 pm

Mumbai, June 27 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced its association with Vivo as the title sponsor for the Indian Premier League for the next five years.

Indian players spend time at Dwayne Bravo's house

Jun 27, 2017, at 04:20 am

Trinidad, June 26 (IBNS): Indians players Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, along with captain Virat Kohli, spent time at Windies all rounder Dwayne Bravo's house on Monday.

Bolton's unbeaten century sets up Australia's comfortable win against West Indies

Jun 27, 2017, at 04:13 am

London, June 26 (IBNS): A near-perfect bowling and batting display laid the foundation for Australia as it got its ICC Women’s World Cup title defense underway with an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in Taunton on Monday.

Mahela Jayawardena ends rumours on he being race to become Indian cricket team coach

Jun 27, 2017, at 03:41 am

Colombo, June 26 (IBNS): Former Sri Lankan cricket star Mahela Jayawardena has ended all speculation that he was in the race to become the head coach of Indian team.

Angelique Kerber remains number one women's player

Jun 27, 2017, at 01:06 am

London, June 26 (IBNS): German Angelique Kerber has maintained top position in the WTA rankings list.

With 300 plus score against West Indies, India break new record

Jun 26, 2017, at 11:41 pm

Port of Spain, June 26 (IBNS) India touched another milestone during their second ODI match against West Indies in the ingoing series as they posted 310 runs for the loss of five wickets.

Andy Murray tops ATP ranking

Jun 26, 2017, at 11:00 pm

London, June 26 (IBNS): Britain's Andy Murray maintained top position at the ATP rankings, as per the data released on Monday showed.

Imran Tahir hands number-one ranking to Imad Wasim

Jun 26, 2017, at 10:50 pm

Dubai, June 26 (IBNS): There is no change in the top three of the all-rounders’ table which is headed by Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh.

South Africa names Kuhn and Phehlukwayo in Test Squad against England

Jun 26, 2017, at 10:45 pm

Durban, June 26 (IBNS): The Cricket South Africa on Monday named Multiply Titans opening batsman, Heino Kuhn, and Hollywoodbets Dolphins all-rounder, Andile Phehlukwayo, as uncapped players in the Standard Bank Proteas Test squad for the upcoming four-match Test Series against England.

Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel congratulates Shrikanth Kidambi

Jun 26, 2017, at 09:17 pm

New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel on Monday congratulated Shrikanth Kidambi on winning the Australian Open Badminton Super Series.

Sachin Tendulkar congrats Kidambi Srikanth for title victory

Jun 25, 2017, at 11:32 pm

Mumbai, June 25 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar congratulated badminton player Kidambi Srikanth for winning the title at men's singles event at the Australian Open Super Series on Sunday.

Kidambi Srikanth wins Australian Open Super Series title

Jun 25, 2017, at 09:39 pm

Sydney, June 25 (IBNS): Continuing his brilliant form, Indian badminton player Kidambi Srikanth defeated Chen Long to win the title at men's singles event at the Australian Open Super Series on Sunday.

ICC Women's World Cup: India outplay England by 35 runs

Jun 25, 2017, at 04:01 am

Derby, June 24 (IBNS): India outplayed England by 35 runs to begin their journey in the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 on Saturday.

Jasprit Bumrah lashes out at Jaipur police's innovative hoarding on his 'no ball'

Jun 25, 2017, at 01:50 am

Jaipur, June 24 (IBNS): Just few days after the disastrous performance in the Champions Trophy final, Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah lashed out at Jaipur traffic police for using his picture in a hoarding to make car drivers cautious on road.

Southampton Football Club appoints Mauricio Pellegrino as First Team Manager

Jun 25, 2017, at 01:25 am

London, June 24 (IBNS): Southampton Football Club has appointed Mauricio Pellegrino as the First Team Manager.

ICC Women's World Cup: India score 281/3 in 50 overs against England

Jun 25, 2017, at 12:47 am

Derby, June 24 (IBNS): India posted a total of 281/3 in 50 overs against England in their opening match of the ICC Women's World Cup on Saturday.

Hockey World League: India upset Pakistan 6-1, will face Canada in fifth-sixth place match

Jun 25, 2017, at 12:21 am

London, June 24 (IBNS): In a six days span, India defeated Pakistan for the second time by 6-1 in the Hockey World League on Saturday.

ICC Women’s World Cup to have special Twitter emojis

Jun 24, 2017, at 11:17 pm

Dubai, June 24 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturay announced the ICC Women’s World Cup will be the first global sports event to launch special Twitter emojis for captains as part of an unprecedented level of digital coverage for the women’s game.

Graham Ford resigns as Sri Lankan cricket team coach

Jun 24, 2017, at 10:23 pm

Colombo, June 24 (IBNS): Sri Lankan cricket coach Graham Ford has quit his job, the country's cricket board confirmed on Saturday.

Google commemorates start of ICC Women's CWC with an interactive doodle

Jun 24, 2017, at 02:54 pm

Mountain View, Jun 24 (IBNS): Web giant Google on Saturday dedicated a doodle to commemorate the start of the latest edition of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup (CWC).

India- West Indies clash abandoned due to rain

Jun 24, 2017, at 01:10 pm

Trinidad, June 24 (IBNS): The first ODI between West Indies and India has been abandoned due to rain.

ICC outlines process for incorporating new governing body for USA cricket

Jun 24, 2017, at 04:24 am

Dubai, June 23 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday outlined the process for the incorporation of a new governing body for cricket in the USA and confirmed all cricket activities should continue during the transition period following the expulsion of the USA Cricket Association from ICC membership.

BCCI extends timeline for the extension for applying for the post of Head Coach

Jun 24, 2017, at 02:35 am

Mumbai, June 23 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced has extended the timeline for submission of applications for the post of 'Head Coach' for India Men's Cricket Team.

Heather Knight confident ahead of opener with India

Jun 24, 2017, at 02:14 am

London, June 23 (IBNS): England begins its ICC Women’s World Cup campaign in Derby and bids to win the tournament for the third time on home soil.

West Indies win toss, opt to field against India

Jun 24, 2017, at 12:32 am

Trinidad, June 23 (IBNS): West Indies won the toss and opted to field first against India in the first ODI of the series here on Friday.

Australian Open badminton : Srikanth beats Praneeth, Sindhu bows out in quarter finals

Jun 23, 2017, at 08:32 pm

Sydney, June 23 (IBNS): Kidambi Srikanth defeated Sai Praneeth to reach the semi final of Australian Open Super Series while PV Sindu lost to Tzu Ying in their respective quarter final matches, on Friday.

Hockey World League Semi Final: India lose to Malaysia 2-3 in quarter finale

Jun 23, 2017, at 04:11 am

London, June 22 (IBNS): India suffered a defeat against Malaysia by 2-3 in the quarter final match of the Hockey World League Semi Final on Thursday.

Players respect Anil Kumble and his decision of resigning: Virat Kohli

Jun 23, 2017, at 03:55 am

Trinidad, June 22 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli on Thursday broke his silence on Anil Kumble's resignation from the team and said the players respect the former coach and his decision of resigning.