Pakistan, Sri Lanka look set to qualify for ICC Women's World Cup 2017

Feb 18, 2017, at 11:51 pm

Dubai, Feb 18 (IBNS): Pakistan and Sri Lanka look set to make it to the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 as they take on India and Bangladesh respectively, in the last round of Super Six matches at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 on Sunday, an official release stated.

India, South Africa book places in ICC Women's World Cup 2017 with comfortable wins

Feb 18, 2017, at 01:13 am

Colombo, Feb 17 (IBNS): India and South Africa completed comprehensive victories in the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2017 on Friday to become the first two teams from the tournament to qualify for the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 to be held in England and Wales from June 24 to July 23.

Squads and fixtures announced for East Asia-Pacific Qualifier

Feb 17, 2017, at 09:33 pm

Dubai, Feb 17 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced the squads and fixtures for the 2017 ICC World Cricket League Qualifier – East Asia-Pacific which starts in Bendigo, Victoria on Sunday Feb 19, an official release stated.

Virat Kohli greets people on social media

Feb 16, 2017, at 04:25 pm

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IBNS): Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on Thursday took to social media to greet his fans.

VIVO Indian Premier League 2017 fixtures announced

Feb 16, 2017, at 04:14 am

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the fixtures of the upcoming VIVO Indian Premier League 2017 season with the opening match scheduled to be held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on April 5, 2017.

India closes in on place in ICC Women's World Cup 2017 with impressive win over South Africa

Feb 16, 2017, at 02:00 am

Colombo, Feb 15 (IBNS): India closed in on a berth in the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 after a resilient 49 runs win over South Africa while Sri Lanka and Bangladesh also registered notable wins on Wednesday in the first round of Super Six matches at the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2017.

VIVO Indian Premier League 2017 fixtures announced

Feb 16, 2017, at 12:44 am

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the fixtures of the upcoming VIVO Indian Premier League 2017 season with the opening match scheduled to be held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on April 5.

Virat expresses his love for Anushka on social media

Feb 15, 2017, at 07:23 pm

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IBNS): The Valentine bug seemed to have bitten Indian cricket skipper Virat Kohli too as the dashing batsman took to social media to express his love for Bollywood star Anushka Sharma, further confirming their status as a pair.

Eastern Sporting Union crowned champions of Indian women's league

Feb 15, 2017, at 02:50 am

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IBNS): Eastern Sporting Union were crowned Champions of the inaugural edition of the Indian Women’s League at the Ambedkar Stadium in the Capital on Tuesday, as the Bembem Devi coached side defeated Rising Student’s Club 3-0 to bag the coveted trophy.

Stage set for Super 6 with ICC women's WC 2017 places at stake

Feb 15, 2017, at 02:45 am

Dubai, Feb 14 (IBNS): India and South Africa, the two top-ranked sides at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017, will figure in a high-profile match on the first day of the Super Six stage, as teams gear up for the business-end of the tournament from Wednesday.

Adam Voges announces retirement from international cricket

Feb 15, 2017, at 02:39 am

Sydney, Feb 14 (IBNS): Australian batsman Adam Voges has announced his retriement from international cricket.

David Willey to miss Caribbean tour next month

Feb 15, 2017, at 01:53 am

London, Feb 14 (IBNS): Indian cricketer David Willey will miss England’s three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against the West Indies in the Caribbean next month.

India team for the first two matches of Paytm Test series against Australia picked

Feb 14, 2017, at 09:34 pm

Mumbai, Feb 14 (IBNS) The All-India Senior Selection Committee met earlier on Tuesday to pick the India Cricket Team for the first two Test matches of the four-match Paytm Test series against Australia.

Bangladesh,Ireland,Pakistan, SL join India, SA in Super 6 of ICC Women WC Qualifier

Feb 14, 2017, at 01:59 am

Dubai, Feb 13 (IBNS): All six sides with One-Day International status at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 have retained their grade for the next four-year cycle by qualifying for the Super Six stage here on Monday.

Serena Williams tops WTA rankings

Feb 14, 2017, at 01:34 am

London, Feb 13 (IBNS): US tennis star Serena Williams is standing at the top of the WTA rankings.

Andy Murray tops ATP ranking list

Feb 14, 2017, at 01:20 am

London, Feb 13 (IBNS) British Tennis player Andy Murray has topped the chart as ATP rankings were released on Monday.

Joe Root appointed as England Test team skipper

Feb 14, 2017, at 12:14 am

London, Feb 13 (IBNS): England cricketer Joe Root has been named as the skipper of the English Test squad.

One-off Test: India win match by 208 runs

Feb 13, 2017, at 08:31 pm

Hyderabad, Feb 13 (IBNS): Virat Kohli and his men in white registered yet another big win, this time against Bangladesh, to lift the trophy in the one off Test with Bangladesh, on Monday.

Football: Otto Pfister assumes post as new Afghan coach

Feb 13, 2017, at 05:51 pm

Kabul, Feb 13 (IBNS): German Otto Pfister has assumed role as the new coach of the Afghanistan national football team, local Khaama Press reported.

One-off Test: Mahmudullah holds fort, India five away from another win

Feb 13, 2017, at 05:32 pm

Hyderabad, Feb 13 (IBNS): Chasing 459 runs for a historic win, Bangladesh lost senior man Shakib Al Hasan and skipper Mushfiqur Rahim on the morning session of the final day of the one-off Test match against India.

Blind T20 WC: Mamata Banerjee congratulates Indian team

Feb 13, 2017, at 04:20 am

Kolkata, Feb 12 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday congratulated the Indian team for winning the Blind T20 World Cup.

India pick up three wickets, Bangladesh struggle at 103-3

Feb 12, 2017, at 11:39 pm

Hyderabad, Feb 12 (IBNS): India positioned themselves in a strong place in the ongoing Test match against Bangladesh as the visitors were reduced to 103 for the loss of three wickets at the end of the fourth day's play here on Sunday.

New Zealand T20,ODI squads for series against SA announced

Feb 12, 2017, at 11:05 pm

Wellington, Feb 12 (IBNS): New Zealand Cricket has announced two squads for the ODI and T20 series against South Africa.

Blind T20 World Cup: Modi congratulates Indian team

Feb 12, 2017, at 10:58 pm

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian cricket team for winning the Blind T20 World Cup.

Vijay Goel congratulates Indian Team for retaining T 20 World Cup for Blind Cricketers

Feb 12, 2017, at 09:39 pm

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IBNS): Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel has congratulated Indian team for lifting T 20 World Cup for Blind Cricketers.

South Africa ensures place in Super Six

Feb 12, 2017, at 01:32 am

Dubai, Feb 11 (IBNS): South Africa defeated Bangladesh by six wickets on Saturday to book a place in the Super Six stage from Group B of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 while host Sri Lanka and Ireland moved closer to the next round with their second wins in Group A.

Imran Tahir becomes number- one ranked bowler as du Plessis breaks into top-5

Feb 11, 2017, at 11:49 pm

Dubai, Feb 11 (IBNS): South Africa’s duo of Imran Tahir and Faf du Plessis have achieved personal milestones in the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Player Rankings following stellar performances in the just concluded five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

India-Bangladesh test : Bangla 322/6, struggling to avoid follow-on

Feb 11, 2017, at 10:49 pm

Hyderabad, Feb 11 (IBNS) : Recovering from an early setback, Bangladesh scored 322 for six wickets at the end of the third day's play of their one-off test match against India, but the spectre of a follow-on continued to loom large as they were trailing by 365 runs

PSL corruption allegation: Mohammad Irfan questioned

Feb 11, 2017, at 09:59 pm

Islamabad, Feb 11 (IBNS): Amid ongoing investigation into an international syndicate which is believed to be attempting to corrupt the Pakistan Super League, its Chairman Najam Sethi on Saturday said Islamabad United pacer Mohammad Irfan has been questioned.

IND vs BAN cricket: Umesh, Ishant hand over crucial breakthroughs

Feb 11, 2017, at 05:40 pm

Hyderabad, Feb 11 (IBNS): Indian pace duo of Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav struck early to pick up three wickets and leave Bangladesh reeling at 125 runs for the loss of four wickets here on Saturday, day two of the one-off Test match.