Novak Djokovic reach Australian Open second round
Jan 18, 2017, at 02:13 am
Melbourne, Jan 17 (IBNS): Beating Spain's Fernando Verdasco, Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic reached the second round of the Australian Open.
Indian U-17 WC squad loser 0-1 against Iran
Jan 18, 2017, at 12:20 am
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): The Indian U-17 World Cup Squad lost 0-1 against Iran in the Granatkin Tournament in St. Petersburg, Russia on Tuesday.
ESPN launches the Ninth Annual ESPNcricinfo Awards
Jan 17, 2017, at 10:29 pm
Mumbai / Kolkata, Jan 17 (IBNS): Sports channel major ESPN has announced the nominees for the ninth edition of the ESPNcricinfo Awards, which honor the best performances in the international formats of the game in 2016.
Gautam Gambhir slams Zaira's critics
Jan 17, 2017, at 09:49 pm
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday slammed critics of actress Zaira Wasim and said callign her for 'unislamic' for acting in Dangal or meeting Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti is 'naked suppression'.
Johannesburg and Wellington Test centurions on the charge in latest ICC rankings
Jan 17, 2017, at 07:16 pm
Dubai, Jan 17 (IBNS): The six centurions from the recently concluded Test matches in Johannesburg and Wellington have been rewarded with impressive movements in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen, which were released on Tuesday morning, an official release said.
Darjeeling Police, Amway India present 'Amway Darjeeling Police Marathon'
Jan 17, 2017, at 04:57 am
Siliguri, Jan 16 (IBNS): Darjeeling Police and Amway India have announced that the fourth edition of Amway Darjeeling Police Marathon 2017 was held in Darjeeling to celebrate the 154th Birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
DKS: Yubrani Banerjee enters the pre quarter final
Jan 17, 2017, at 03:53 am
Kolkata, Jan 16 (IBNS): Wild card local entrant Yubrani Banerjee enters the pre quarter final of the Girls Singles at the ongoing DKS ITF JUNIORS 2017, been held at the red clay courts of the Dakshin Kalikata Sansad.
Katich replaces Helmot as Head Coach of TKR
Jan 17, 2017, at 03:20 am
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) management have on Monday announced the appointment of Simon Katich as head coach of TKR for the forthcoming Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign.
ODI series: Marcus Stoinis joins Australian side, replaces Marsh
Jan 16, 2017, at 10:47 pm
Sydney, Jan 16 (IBNS): Victorian Marcus Stoinis has joined the Australia team for the remaining ODI series against Pakistan.
Andy Murray reaches Australian Open 2nd round
Jan 16, 2017, at 09:50 pm
Melbourne, Jan 16 (IBNS): British Tennis star Andy Murray on Monday reached the second round of the Australian Open by beating Illya Marchenko.
ICC introduces new helmet regulations
Jan 16, 2017, at 09:32 pm
Dubai, Jan 16 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council has announced the introduction of new regulations that make it compulsory for batsmen to wear helmets which adhere to the highest safety standards when electing to wear a helmet in men’s and women’s international matches.
Simbu and Kitur take the honours at the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2017
Jan 16, 2017, at 04:33 am
Mumbai, Jan 15 (IBNS): Tanzania’s Alphonce Simbu and Kenya’s Bornes Kitur triumphed at the 14th edition of the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2017 on Sunday, winning in 2:09:32 and 2:29:02 respectively to take home first prize cheques of USD$42,000.
ITF Juniors: Akshat Agarwal brushes top seeded Mohammed Iftikhar Sheikh
Jan 16, 2017, at 04:32 am
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): Local lad Akshat Agarwal helps to add another contender from Bengal in the Main Draw of Boys Singles, as he brushes the top seeded Mohammed Iftikhar Sheikh in the final qualifying round to enter the mains of the 25th DKS ITF JUNIORS 2017, been held at the red clay courts of the Dakshin Kalikata Sansad.
ODI: Kohli, Jadhav smash century as India beat England by 7 wickets
Jan 16, 2017, at 03:31 am
Pune, Jan 15 (IBNS): In a remarkable display with his willow, Indian captain Virat Kohli hammered 122 runs and added 200 runs in the fifth wicket partnership with Kedar Jadhav to help the home side beat England by three wickets in the first match of the ODI series here on Sunday.
Vijay Goel inaugurates Khelo India national level competitions in New Delhi
Jan 16, 2017, at 12:14 am
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and sports Vijay Goel here on Sunday inaugurated Khelo India National level Competitions.
Jan 15, 2017, at 11:43 pm
Pune, Jan 15 (IBNS): Riding on Ben Stokes' powerful 40-ball 62 runs knock, England posted 350 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the first One Day International against India here.
Australian name squad for India tour
Jan 15, 2017, at 11:38 pm
Sydney, Jan 15 (IBNS): Australia selectors have named 16-member squad for the national side's Qantas Tour of India.
Bangladesh wicket-keeper Imrul Kayes sets new record
Jan 15, 2017, at 09:50 pm
Wellington, Jan 15 (IBNS): Bangladeshi cricketer Imrul Kayes has set record on Sunday as he became the first substitute wicketkeeper to take five wickets in Test matches.
Jan 15, 2017, at 01:01 am
Pune, Jan 14 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who will be leading India in the ODI and T20 series against England for the first time after MS Dhoni retired few days back, said he is ready to take the responsibility.
Irani Cup: Cheteshwar Pujara named Rest of India team's skipper
Jan 15, 2017, at 12:55 am
Mumbai, Jan 14 (IBNS): Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has been named as the captain of the Rest of India team that will play against Gujarat in the Paytm Z R Irani Cup 2017 from Jan 20.
Azhar Ali injured: Mohammad Hafeez named captain of Pakistan side for 2nd ODI against Australia
Jan 15, 2017, at 12:32 am
Melbourne, Jan 14 (IBNS): Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez will be leading the national side in the second ODI match against Australia in Melbourne on Sunday, officials said.
Parthiv Patel guides Guyjarat to maiden Ranji Trophy win
Jan 15, 2017, at 12:18 am
Indore, Jan 14 (IBNS): Parthiv Patel played in style as he smashed 143 runs to help Gujarat win their maiden Ranji trophy by beating Mumbai by five wickets on the fifth day of the final of the tournament here on Saturday.
DKS to host 25th ITF Junior Tennis Championship from Jan 16
Jan 13, 2017, at 11:41 pm
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IBNS): Top junior tennis players from different countries will be seen in action in the ITF Junior Tennis tournament to be held at the at Dakshin Kolikata Tennis (DKS) Complex in southern part of Kolkata from Jan 16 to 21, All India Tennis Association secretary Hiranmoy Chatterjee informed on Friday.
I don't believe in split captaincy: Dhoni
Jan 13, 2017, at 11:30 pm
Pune, Jan 13 (IBNS): Mentioning that he never believed in 'split captaincy', Indian wicket-keeper MS Dhoni said he had informed the BCCI on leaving captaincy after the last South Africa series in India.
Sania Mirza-Barbora Strycova defeated in Sydney International final
Jan 13, 2017, at 10:05 pm
Sydney, Jan 13 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her doubles star Barbora Strycova were defeated in the final of the Sydney Internationalfinal here on Friday.
India under Kohli will rewrite history, It was right time that I quit : MS Dhoni
Jan 13, 2017, at 09:01 pm
Pune, Jan 13 (IBNS) : Days after passing the baton to Virat Kohli, former captain MS Dhoni on Friday said the current Indian cricket team will "rewrite history to be the most successful team ever."
Bangladesh: Shakib, Mushfiqur enter record books
Jan 13, 2017, at 05:32 pm
Wellington, Jan 13 (IBNS): Bangladeshi cricketers Shakib Al Hasan and Mishfiqur Rahim have entered the record books by virtue of their partnership in the first and ongoing Test match against New Zealand in the latter's backyard.
Virat Kohli, others wish Rahul Dravid on birthday
Jan 12, 2017, at 12:00 am
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli joined the cricket world in wishing former Indian captain Rahul Dravid on his birthday on Wednesday.
Rohit Sharma meets Babita Phogat
Jan 11, 2017, at 11:44 pm
Mumbai, Jan 11 (IBNS): Indian opener Rohit Sharma has meet Indian wrestler Babita Phogat.
West Indies: Jimmy Adams appointed as new Director of Cricket
Jan 11, 2017, at 11:08 pm
Antigua, Jan 11 (IBNS): The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has appointed former cricketer James ‘Jimmy’ Adams as its new Director of Cricket.