Kidambi Srikanth wins Indonesian Open title

Jun 18, 2017, at 10:08 pm

New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS): Creating history, Kidambi Srikanth defeated Kazumasa Sakai to win the men's singles Indonesian Open title on Sunday.

Champions Trophy final: India win toss, elect to field first

Jun 18, 2017, at 08:19 pm

London, June 18 (IBNS): In the high-voltage final match of Champions Trophy 2017 to be held at London's Oval Ground on Sunday, India won the toss and opted to field first against Pakistan.

India, Pakistan face each other at Champions Trophy final clash in London

Jun 18, 2017, at 04:26 pm

London, June 18 (IBNS): Amid border skirmishes and ceasefire violations along the LoC, India and Pakistan are all set to have a face off at the cricket field with both teams qualifying for the finale of the Champions trophy 2017, to be held at London's Oval ground on Sunday.

Defending champions India face Pakistan in Champions Trophy final today

Jun 18, 2017, at 02:19 pm

London, June 18 (IBNS): Fans in India and Pakistan are gearing up to watch a high-voltage Champions Trophy final clash between the national sides of both the neighbouring nations on Sunday.

MS Dhoni's picture with Sarfraz Ahmed's son goes viral

Jun 18, 2017, at 01:57 pm

Mumbai, June 18 (IBNS): An adorable picture of former Indian skipper MS Dhoni with Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed's son Abdullah has gone viral on social media.

Hockey World League Semi Final: India beat Canada 3-0

Jun 18, 2017, at 04:16 am

London, June 17 (IBNS): In the second match of the Hockey World League semi final, India recorded a comprehensive victory over Canada by defeating them 3-0 on Saturday.

Indonesia Open: Kidambi Srikanth beat world number one Son Wan-Ho, reach final

Jun 18, 2017, at 12:44 am

Jakarta, June 17 (IBNS): Indian Badminton player Kidambi Srikanth stunned world number one Son Wan-Ho to reach the Indonesia Open final on Saturday.

Match officials announced for ICC women's WC

Jun 18, 2017, at 12:23 am

Dubai, June 17 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Saturday announced the umpire and match referee appointments for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017, which will be staged in the United Kingdom from 24 June to 23 July.

I am sure it will be a well-contested final: Kohli

Jun 18, 2017, at 12:17 am

London, June 17 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli on Sunday said the final of the ICC Champions Trophy is expected to be a 'well-contested' game.

Champions Trophy Final: Mohammed Amir fit to play for Pakistan

Jun 18, 2017, at 12:08 am

London, June 17 (IBNS): Pakistani fast bowler Mohammed Amir is fit to play the Champions Trophy final on Sunday against India, team officials said.

Tennis icon Leander Paes turns 44

Jun 17, 2017, at 10:04 pm

New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS): India's Tennis icon Leander Paes turned a year older on Saturday.

Goalkeeper Donnarumma decides to quit AC Milan

Jun 17, 2017, at 12:24 am

Milan, June 16 (IBNS): Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma decided to quit AC Milan as he recently declined to sign a new deal with the football club, media reports.

FIFA to step up anti-discrimination mechanisms at Confederations Cup

Jun 17, 2017, at 12:22 am

Zurich,June 16 (IBNS): For the first time in an official tournament, FIFA will use a three-step procedure in case of discriminatory incidents and also deploy anti-discrimination observers at all matches of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.

Australia selectors name squad for Bangladesh tour, Mitchell Starc omitted

Jun 16, 2017, at 11:13 pm

Sydney, June 16 (IBNS): Australian selectors have picked up 13-men squad for the upcoming Bangladesh tour.

Lamine Kaba Sherif signs pro deal with Leicester City

Jun 16, 2017, at 09:58 pm

London, June 16 (IBNS): Leicester City Academy youngster Lamine Kaba Sherif has signed pro deal with the club.

Everton signs Jordan Pickford

Jun 16, 2017, at 09:47 pm

London, June 16 (IBNS): British football club Everton has signed Jordan Pickford from Sunderland.

Leicester City signs Harry Maguire

Jun 16, 2017, at 09:35 pm

London, June 16 (IBNS): English football club Leicester City on Friday announced its decision to sign defender Harry Maguire from Hull City.

CT: Ex-cricketer Aamir Sohail accuses Pakistan of 'fixing' matches

Jun 16, 2017, at 08:12 pm

Islamabad, June 16 (IBNS): Former Pakistan cricketer Aamir Sohail has indirectly accused Pakistan team of match fixing during the ongoing Champions Trophy tournament.

Winning the World Cup is next target: Jhulan Goswami

Jun 16, 2017, at 06:13 pm

From a nondescript small town in Nadia district of West Bengal to the centre stage of International Cricket as the world’s highest wicket taker among the women in ODI, it has been indeed a long and difficult journey for lanky 34-year-old Jhulan Goswami. Manik Banerjee in a tête-à-tête with the cricketer after her new feat

Rishav Pant, Kuldeep Yadav picked for West Indies tour of India

Jun 16, 2017, at 04:11 am

Mumbai, June 15 (IBNS): Two young cricketers, Rishav Pant and Kuldeep Yadav, were picked by the national selectors on Thursday to play in the West Indies tour of India, which will begin on June 23.

Champions Trophy 2017: India thrash Bangladesh by nine wickets, reach final

Jun 16, 2017, at 04:04 am

Birmingham, June 15 (IBNS): In the second semi final of the tournament, India thrashed Bangladesh by nine wickets to reach the final of the Champions Trophy on Thursday.

Champions Trophy 2017: Bangladesh set 265 as target for India

Jun 16, 2017, at 12:41 am

Birmingham, June 15 (IBNS): Bangladesh has set 265 runs as target for the Indian team, in the second semi final of the Champions Trophy on Thursday.

ICC Champions Trophy : Bangladesh 212 for five at the end of 41st over

Jun 15, 2017, at 11:28 pm

Cardif, June 15 (IBNS) : Bangladesh went through ups and downs to score 212 for the loss of five wickets at the end of 41st over against India in their ICC Champions Trophy semi-final match at Edgbaston on Thursday.

ICC Trophy semi-final : India wins toss, sends Bangla to bat

Jun 15, 2017, at 08:52 pm

Cardiff, June 15 (IBNS) : India captain Virat Kohli won the toss in the second semi-final match of ICC Champions Trophy on Thursday and sent Bangladesh to bat.

PM Modi to inaugurate stadium and track at Usha School of Athletics through video conferencing

Jun 15, 2017, at 08:14 pm

New Delhi, Jun 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the synthetic track and stadium of the Usha School of Athletics located in Kozikode in Kerala, on Thursday, thrugh video conferencing, according to media reports.

Ex-Pakistani cricketers appreciate team for defeating England in semi-finals

Jun 15, 2017, at 05:01 pm

Islamabad, June 15 (IBNS): Former Pakistani players appreciated their national team after they defeated hosts England to reach the final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy on Wednesday.

Tommy Haas beats Roger Federer in Stuttgart Open

Jun 15, 2017, at 03:42 pm

London, June 15 (IBNS): Tommy Haas defeated Swiss Tennis star Roger Federer at the Stuttgart Open to end his run in the tournament early.

Manchester United signs Victor Lindelof

Jun 15, 2017, at 02:06 pm

London, June 15 (IBNS): Manchester United has signed defender Victor Lindelof from Benfica.

BCCI condoles death of former office-bearer Jyoti Bajpai

Jun 15, 2017, at 05:03 am

Mumbai, June 14 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday condoled the death of its former office-bearer Jyoti Bajpai.

Champions Trophy 2017: Pakistan outplay England by eight wickets, reach final

Jun 15, 2017, at 03:49 am

Cardiff, June 14 (IBNS): Pakistan outplayed England by eight wickets in the first semi final on Wednesday, to reach the final of Champions Trophy 2017.