1987 Cricket World Cup winners receive medals – 30 years after their triumph

Jan 22, 2017, at 09:09 pm

Dubai, Jan 22 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) joined forces with Cricket Australia (CA) on Sunday to recognise Australia’s World Cup winners of 1987.

India VS England 3rd ODI, Kohli wins toss, opts to field first

Jan 22, 2017, at 07:51 pm

Kolkata, Jan 22 (IBNS) India won the toss and skipper Virat Kohli, captaining national side at Eden Gardens for the first time, decided to field in the third one day against England here on Sunday.

DKS: Dhruv Sunish lifts trophy

Jan 22, 2017, at 04:27 am

Kolkata,Jan 21 (IBNS): After playing the final in Chandigarh Grade 3 ITF Juniors in the first week of 2017 and having played the finals of 2 ITF Juniors in 2016 in India, the title hungry Dhruv Sunish finally lifts the championship trophy in Boys Singles at the just concluded 25th DKS ITF JUNIORS 2017, held at the red clay courts of the Dakshin Kalikata Sansad.

Saina Nehwal reaches Malaysian Masters Grand Prix Gold final

Jan 22, 2017, at 02:09 am

Sarawak, Jan 21 (IBNS): Indian Badminton star Saina Nehwal on Saturday crusied to the final of the Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold by beating Hong Kong's Yip Pui Yin.

England team launches “Curry 4 Kolkata Kids”

Jan 22, 2017, at 01:42 am

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS):: England Cricket Team launched “Curry 4 Kolkata Kids” at the Eden Gardens on Saturday afternoon after their practice at the nets.

NZC announces squad for ODI series against Australia

Jan 22, 2017, at 12:26 am

Wellington, Jan 21 (IBNS): New Zealand Cricket has named 1 14-member squad for the ANZ ODI matches of the Chappell-Hadlee series against Australia.

Ryan Campbell appointed as Netherlands head coach

Jan 21, 2017, at 10:59 pm

Amsterdam, Jan 21 (IBNS): Australian cricketer Ryan Campbell has been appointed as the head coach of Netherlands.

Nadal survives Alexander Zverev's challenge to reach Australian Open round 4

Jan 21, 2017, at 10:29 pm

Melbourne, Jan 21 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal on Saturday survived a scare during his Australian Open single match against rising star Alexander Zverev.

Virat thanks fans for supporting Team India

Jan 21, 2017, at 08:23 pm

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS): Indian cricket captain across all three formats, Virat Kohli on Saturday thanked the fans for supporting the team throughout the season.

Mona Meshram replaces injured Smriti Mandhana for the ICC WWC Qualifiers.

Jan 21, 2017, at 07:39 pm

Mumbai, Jan 21 (IBNS): Smriti Mandhana has been ruled out of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers to be played in Colombo from February 7, 2017, an official release stated.

Sania Mirza and Dodig enter second round of Australia Open mixed doubles

Jan 21, 2017, at 07:22 pm

Melbourne, Jan 21 (IBNS): Indian tennis star Sani Mirza and her mixed double partner Ivan Dodig of Croatia entered the second round of the Australian Open tournament in their category on Saturday, according to media reports.

Roger Federer to start a boyband?

Jan 21, 2017, at 06:16 pm

Melbourne, Jan 21 (IBNS): Tennis sensation Roger Federer on Saturday joked about starring in a boy-band with fellow players.

Alex Hales to return home with hand injury

Jan 21, 2017, at 01:43 pm

London, Jan 21 (IBNS): England opening batsman Alex Hales will miss the remainder of England’s tour of India after scans revealed that he fractured his right hand during the second one-day international against India on Thursday in Cuttack.

Australian Open: Roger Federer reaches round 4

Jan 21, 2017, at 04:35 am

Melbourne, Jan 20 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis star Roger Federer on Friday reached the round four of the Australian Open by beating Tomas Berdych.

U-17 Indian World Cup squad loses 0-1 against Tajikistan

Jan 21, 2017, at 12:22 am

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS): The Indian U-17 World Cup Squad lost 0-1 against Tajikistan in a play-off match in the Granatkin Memorial Cup in Russia on Friday.

India Under 19 team announced for One-day series against England

Jan 20, 2017, at 10:23 pm

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the team for the upcoming Under 19 One-day series to be held in India in the months of January-February, 2017.

Daniel Evans beats Bernard Tomic reaches Australian Open round four

Jan 20, 2017, at 09:38 pm

Melbourne, Jan 20 (IBNS): British Tennis star Daniel Evans reached the round four of the Australian Open by beating Bernard Tomic of Australia here on Friday.

Englad fined for slow over-rate against India

Jan 20, 2017, at 08:01 pm

Dubai, Jan 20 (IBNS) : England has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate against India during the second One-Day International in Cuttack on Thursday.

Gritty England go down, India win match by 15 runs

Jan 20, 2017, at 03:49 am

Cuttack, Jan 19 (IBNS): Chasing a mammoth target of 382 runs, England's chase fell short by 15 runs as the Indian bowlers scripted yet another escape in the 50-over format, here on Thursday in the second ODI match of the three-match series.

Yuvraj, Dhoni's centuries help India to 381 runs

Jan 19, 2017, at 11:49 pm

Cuttack, Jan 19 (IBNS): Propelled by Yuvraj Singh and Mahendra Singh Dhoni's centuries, India set England a steep target of 382 runs, here on Thursday, the second ODI of the three-match series.

IPL: RPS acquirtes service of Mayank Agarwal

Jan 19, 2017, at 09:58 pm

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IBNS): Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS) has acquired the services of Delhi Daredevils’ batsman Mayank Agarwal for VIVO Indian Premier League 2017.

Novak Djokovic defated in Australian Open 2nd round by world number 117

Jan 19, 2017, at 09:52 pm

Melbourne, Jan 19 (IBNS): Shocking Tennis star Novak Djokovic, world number 117 Denis Istomin defeated the Serbian in the second round of the men's singles event of the Australian Open here on Thursday.

Australian Open: Leander Paes, Andre Sa defeated

Jan 19, 2017, at 09:22 pm

Melbourne, Jan 19 (IBNS): Disheartening his fans, India's doubles specialist Leander Paes and his partner Brazilian Andre Sa were knocked out from Australian Open doubles event here on Thursday.

England win toss, elect to field first

Jan 19, 2017, at 07:32 pm

Cuttack, Jan 19 (IBNS): England won the toss and elected to field first against India in the second ODI match of the series here on Thursday.

ICC condoles the passing of Rachael Heyhoe-Flint

Jan 19, 2017, at 05:40 pm

Dubai, Jan 19 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council has expressed sadness at the death of former England women’s captain and ICC Cricket Hall of Famer Rachael Heyhoe-Flint at the age of 77, an official release stated.

Australian Open: Sania commences journey with victory

Jan 19, 2017, at 02:29 am

Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza has commneced her Australian Open journey with a win.

Andy Murray advances to Australian Open third round

Jan 19, 2017, at 02:20 am

Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS): UK Tennis star Andy Murray has advanced to the third round of the Australian Open by beating Russian Andrey Rublev.

Andy Murray advances to Australian Open third round

Jan 19, 2017, at 02:05 am

Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS): UK Tennis star Andy Murray has advanced to the third round of the Australian Open by beating Russian Andrey Rublev.

Vaidehi Chaudhuri blank 4th seed from Thailand, Manchaya Sawangkaew to enter Q/F

Jan 19, 2017, at 12:12 am

Kolkata, Jan 18 (IBNS): India's Vaidehi Chaudhuri blanked 4th seed from Thailand, Manchaya Sawangkaew to enter the quarter finals of the Girls Singles draw of the ongoing DKS ITF JUNIORS 2017, been held at the red clay courts of the Dakshin Kalikata Sansad.

Jallikattu Row: Virender Sehwag urges people to protest peacefully

Jan 18, 2017, at 04:44 pm

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): Reacting on the recent Jallikattu dissent, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has urged people to protest peacefully.