India looking like serious contenders for World T20: Arnold

Colombo, Jan 26 (IBNS): After India's 37-run victory over Australia on Tuesday, former Sri Lankan cricketer Russel Arnold feels that MS Dhoni's side is a 'serious contender' to win the World T20.

Novak Djokovic beats K Nishikori to reach Australian Open semis

Melbourne, Jan 26 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic moved to the semi-finals of the Australian Open by beating K Nishikori in the quarter-finals clash here on Tuesday.

Finch praises Kohli for his 90 no knock

Adelaide, Jan 26 (IBNS): Australian skipper Aaron Finch praised Indian Test captain Virat Kohli for his unbeaten knock of 90 runs which played a crucial role in India's victory against Australia in the first T20 match of the series.

Kohli, bowlers help India beat Australia by 37 runs

Adelaide, Jan 26 (IBNS): Virat Kohli smashed unbeaten 90 and the Indian bowlers bowled tight and took wickets at regular intervals to help defeat Australia 37 runs in the first T20 match of the series here on Tuesday.

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 set to become most watched event to date

Dubai, Jan 26 (IBNS) The future stars of international cricket are primed to become household names as the ICC is set to produce live coverage of a record 20 matches from the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Bangladesh 2016 which, in turn, will be aired around the world by 15 broadcasters.

India beat Australia by 37 runs in first T20

Adelaide, Jan 26 (IBNS): India defeated Australia in the first T20 match by 37 runs here on Tuesday.

Roger Federer defeats Tomas Berdych to reach Australian Open semis

Melbourne, Jan 26 (IBNS) Swiss Tennis star Roger Federer managed to beat Tomas Berdych in the men's singles quater-finals clash to reach the last-four stage of the Australian Open here on Tuesday.

T20: India post 188-3 in 20 overs, Kohli hits unbeaten 90

Adelaide, Jan 26 (IBNS) A heroic unbeaten 55-ball 90 runs knock by India's Test skipper Virat Kohli helped India post a competitive 188 runs for the loss of three wickets in the first T20 match against Australia here on Tuesday.

Australian Open: Serena Williams destroys Maria Sharapova to reach semis

Melbourne, Jan 26 (IBNS): American Serena Williams destroyed Russia's Maria Sharapova to cruise to the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Tuesday.

Australian Open: Sania, Leander maintain strong run

Melbourne, Jan 26 (IBNS) Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Martina Hingis continued their strong run in the Australian Open and reached the last-four stage of the women's singles event by beating Anna-Lena Groenefeld and Coco Vandeweghe here on Tuesday.

Genetically we lack the 'muscle' for the explosive style of singles in Tennis: Nitin Kannamwar

The big boss of Asian Tennis, Nitin Kannamwar, is a Gold Badge umpire from India and the most experienced in the current crop of umpires from the nation. TOI or Tennis Officials India, a forum to promote better umpires from the country, is his brainchild. In an interaction with IBNS-TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity, Nitin discusses tennis and his future plans regarding the game in India.

Kapil Dev and national coaches wish players “good luck” ahead of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016

Dubai, Jan 26 (IBNS) India’s legendary allrounder Kapil Dev has joined national coaches from across the globe to wish “good luck” to the players taking part in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Bangladesh 2016, which starts in Chittagong on Wednesday.

FIFA TMS reports Global Transfer Market spending up 44.2% since 2011

Zurich, Jan 26 (IBNS) FIFA TMS released its Global Transfer Market (GTM) Report on Thursday showing that 2015 was another record-breaking year for international transfers.

ESPN signs deal with ICC for digital distribution of on-demand highlights

Dubai, Jan 26 (IBNS) ESPN has signed a four-year agreement with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to broadcast digital on-demand highlights of all ICC events to be staged between the 2016-2019 period.

UAE’s Usman reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Dubai, Jan 26 (IBNS) United Arab Emirates middle-order batsman Mohammad Usman has received an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second day’s play in the ICC Intercontinental Cup match against the Netherlands in Abu Dhabi.