Australian spinners script massive victory against India

Feb 25, 2017, at 09:06 pm

Pune, Feb 25 (IBNS): Australia commenced their Indian tour with a bang as they defeated the home side by 333 runs in the first Test here on Saturday.

Ind vs Aus: Australia dismissed for 285, set India target of 441 runs

Feb 25, 2017, at 05:52 pm

Pune, Feb 25 (IBNS): Driven by the century of skipper Steven Smith, the Australian second innings folded for 285 runs, thereby setting India a steep total of 441 runs to win the first Test match of the four-match series.

61 Cavalry bags the Army Polo Championship

Feb 25, 2017, at 01:59 am

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): The famous Army Polo Championship that commenced on 31 Jan 2017 saw a thrilling final match on Friday between 61 CAVALRY and Army Service Corps after tough round of league matches which also saw participation from Corps of Artillery, Remount and Veterinary Corps and Armored Corps.

Indian cricketing world appreciates Saha's flying catch

Feb 25, 2017, at 01:28 am

Pune, Feb 24 (IBNS): The Indian cricket world has apprecited wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha for his remarkable catch during Australia's first innings to dismiss Australian Steve O’Keefe on THursday.

Klaasen earns call up to Proteas Test Squad

Feb 25, 2017, at 01:17 am

Durban, Feb 24 (IBNS): Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Friday named two uncapped players, Heinrich Klaasen and Theunis de Bruyn, in the Standard Bank Proteas Test squad for the three-match series against New Zealand starting next month.

R Ashwin breaks Kapil Dev's record

Feb 25, 2017, at 12:21 am

Pune, Feb 24 (IBNS): Indian spinner R Ashwin on Friday set a record as he broke Kapil Dev's long standing record of most Test wickets taken in a season by an Indian bowler.

Australia take 298 runs lead at stumps

Feb 24, 2017, at 11:48 pm

Pune, Feb 24 (IBNS): Taking 298 runs lead, Australia finished the day at 143 runs for the loss of four wickets in their second innings at the end of the second day of the first Test match against India here on Friday.

Australia bundles out India for 105 runs on second day of first cricket test match

Feb 24, 2017, at 10:21 pm

Pune, Feb 24 (IBNS): India was bundled out for 105 runs on Friday by the Australian team on Friday, the second day of the cricket test match being played at Pune.

Ind vs Aus: Rahul stands firm after Virat's early departure

Feb 24, 2017, at 05:45 pm

Pune, Feb 24 (IBNS): After the Australian tail wagged and added 55 runs for the last wicket, courtesy Mitchell Starc's breezy innings of 61 runs, the southpaw sent a jolt in the Indian dressing room by picking up three early wickets, including the in-form Virat Kohli, here on Friday, day two of the first Test.

Australia score 256-9 at stumps

Feb 23, 2017, at 11:18 pm

Pune, Feb 23 (IBNS): Despite a gutsy 57 runs knock by Mitchell Starc, India nearly dominated the first day of the first Test match of the series as Australia posted 256 runs for the loss of nine wickets here on Thursday.

Constantine takes U17 boys to go Karting

Feb 23, 2017, at 06:01 pm

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): More often than not Coaches try to refresh things in Football by balancing out the constant pressure of performance under high stress environment leading to mental exhaustion. Yesterday (February 22, 2017) a pleasant surprise awaited the Indian U-17 World Cup Squad when Head Coach of the Indian Senior National Team Stephen Constantine, who is currently training the Indian Colts until February 25, 2017, took the young guns of India, Go Karting.

Ind vs Aus: Warner departs following half century stand

Feb 23, 2017, at 05:36 pm

Pune, Feb 23 (IBNS): Australian opener David Warner departed for 38 runs following a 82-run stand with fellow opener Matt Renshaw, giving India the solitary wicket here on Thursday, day one of the first Test match.

Ind vs Aus: Smith wins toss, elects to bat first

Feb 23, 2017, at 04:13 pm

Pune, Feb 23 (IBNS): Australian captain Steve Smith won the coin toss and opted to bat first in the first Test match against India, here on Thursday.

Exciting end caps fine show in ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2017

Feb 22, 2017, at 10:47 pm

Colombo, Feb 22 (IBNS) A pulsating last-ball thriller provided a fitting finale to the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017, an important tournament that brought together 10 teams in a testing format that impacts the teams’ progression in the coming months and years.

Constantine and his staff leave Indian Colts mesmerized

Feb 22, 2017, at 10:38 pm

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS): It might not be everyday that a Youth Team gets the support staff and even a Head Coach of a Senior National Team. And while Stephen Constantine and his support staff work tirelessly with the Indian U-17 World Cup Squad gearing for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 India, the young Colts are all mesmerized and inspired by Constantine and his team.

BCCI congratulates Indian Women's Team for winning ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2017

Feb 22, 2017, at 05:01 am

Mumbai, Feb 21 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated the Indian Women's Cricket Team for winning the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2017, in Sri Lanka.

ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Nissan Trophy Tour launched

Feb 22, 2017, at 04:40 am

Dubai, Feb 21 (IBNS): With 100 days to go before the first ball is bowled in the eighth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy, the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Nissan Trophy Tour was launched in the backyard of the International Cricket Council headquarters at the ICC Academy on Tuesday.

T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship Season 4 on March 19

Feb 22, 2017, at 12:28 am

Kolkata / Mumbai, Feb 21 (IBNS): After completing a hat-trick of hosting three successive truck racing championships in the country, Tata Motors will host Season 4 of the T1 PRIMA TRUCK RACING CHAMPIONSHIP on March 19 next.

Sri Lanka's Dickwella suspended for two limited-over matches

Feb 21, 2017, at 06:11 pm

Dubai, Feb 21 (IBNS): Sri Lanka’s Niroshan Dickwella has been suspended for two limited-over matches after his accumulated demerit points reached five within a 24-month period following his latest breach of the ICC Code of Conduct for which he received a 30 per cent fine and two demerit points, an official release stated.

Virat Kohli says his source of inspiration is Autobiography of a Yogi

Feb 21, 2017, at 04:26 am

Kolkata, Feb 20 (IBNS): Ace cricketer and Captain of the Indian Cricket Team Virat Kohli professed his love for Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda's autobiography of a Yogi calling it a 'must read for all those who are brave enough to let their thoughts and ideologies be challenged.'

India, South Africa ready for final of ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2017

Feb 21, 2017, at 03:35 am

Colombo, Feb 20 (IBNS): India and South Africa will play the final of the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2017 on Tuesday, in what will be an opportunity for their players to perform freely on the big stage.

VIVO IPL Player Auction 2017 witnesses bidding of INR 91.15 Crore

Feb 21, 2017, at 01:21 am

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IBNS): The VIVO Indian Premier League Player Auction 2017 concluded in Bengaluru on Monday with as many as 66 being bought by eight teams including 27 overseas players.

IPL bidding : Afghanistan cricketers bought for the first time, Ben Stokes most expensive

Feb 20, 2017, at 10:41 pm

Bengaluru, Feb 20 (IBNS) : Afghanistan made history in Indian Premier League (IPL) bidding for cricketers as Spinner Rashid Khan and all-rounder Mohammed Nabi were on Monday bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad, making them the first cricketers from the country to be bought by an IPL franchise.

Virat Kohli signs deal with Puma

Feb 20, 2017, at 02:16 am

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IBNS): Indian cricket skipper Virat Kohli has signed a new deal with sportswear brand Puma.

I-League: Minerva pip Churchill in 9-goal thriller

Feb 20, 2017, at 01:20 am

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS): Minerva Punjab FC secured a crucial away victory in a hostile territory as they pipped Churchill Brothers by 4-5 in a nine-goal thriller at the Tilak Maidan in Goa on Sunday, an official release stated.

Vanuatu, Samoa & Fiji get the early wins

Feb 20, 2017, at 12:27 am

Dubai, Feb 19 (IBNS): There were easy wins for Vanuatu, Samoa and Fiji on day 1 of the 2017 ICC World Cricket League Qualifier – East Asia-Pacific in Bendigo, Australia, an official release said.

RCB, Mitchell Starc discontinue their association ahead of 2017 season

Feb 19, 2017, at 08:12 pm

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IBNS): The Royal Challengers Bangalore and fast bowler Mitchell Starc have mutually decided to discontinue their association ahead of the upcoming season of VIVO Indian Premier League 2017.

Ahead of IPL season 10, MS Dhoni steps down as Rising Supergiants skipper

Feb 19, 2017, at 08:09 pm

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IBNS): Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday stepped down as captain of Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rising Pune Supergiants, media reports said.

Ambassador felicitates young Indian footballers from Kashmir playing in Spain

Feb 19, 2017, at 01:57 am

Madrid, Feb 18 (IBNS): Indian Ambassador to Spain, Venkatesh Varma, felicitated two young Indian footballers from Kashmir, Basit Ahmed and Asrar Rehbar, for being selected to play in the third division for the Spanish club Sociedad Deportiva Lenense Proinastur in Asturias, an official release stated.

Virat Kohli interacts with kids

Feb 18, 2017, at 11:52 pm

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IBNS): Indian cricket skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday interacted with school kids.