Chandimal and Herath lead charge as Sri Lanka defeats India in Galle

Dubai, Aug 16 (IBNS): There was good news for several Sri Lanka players in the latest ICC rankings which were released following its memorable 63-run victory over India in the first Test at Galle on Saturday, with career high gains for Dinesh Chandimal and Tharindu Kaushal as Rangana Herath also helped inspire the hosts to an unlikely victory.

Sania, Martina reach Rogers Cup semis

Toronto, Aug 15 (IBNS): Idnian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Martina Hingis on Saturday reached the semi-final of the Rogers Cup by beating Hao-Ching and Yung-Jan.

Saina Nehwal reaches World Badminton Championships final

Jakarta, Aug 15 (IBNS) Giving good news to Indians across the globe on Independence Day, Badminton star Saina Nehwal cruised to the final of the Badminton World Championships here on Saturday.

Herath scripts a magnificent victory for Sri Lanka as India lose first Test by 63 runs

Galle, Aug 15 (IBNS) Rangana Herath bailed Sri Lanka out of distress as the host nation defeated India by 63 runs in the inaugural Test match to take up a 1-0 lead here on Saturday.

Indian team to travel to Colombo tomorrow

Galle, Aug 15 (IBNS) The Indian cricket team will be travelling to Colombo on Sunday, the BCCI said on Saturday.

Rangana Herath takes seven, Sri Lanka beat India to win Galle Test

Galle, Aug 15 (IBNS) Rangana Herath took seven wickets as Sri Lanka came from behind and defeated India by 63 runs in the first Test here on Saturday.

Sania Mirza to receive Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS) Adding one more crown to her crown, Indian women Tennis icon Sania Mirza will be receiving the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award this year.

First Test: Chandimal ton helps Sri Lanka take second innings lead, India 23-1

Galle, Aug 14 (IBNS) A defiant Dinesh Chandimal denied India an innings victory in the first Test as Sri Lanka took a 175-run lead while India scored 23 for the loss of a wickets at the end of third day's play here on Friday.

India A beat Australia A to clinch tri-series

Chennai, Aug 14 (IBNS): All-round performance by Gurkeerat Singh helped India A beat Australia A by four wickets in the final of the tri-series to lift the title here on Friday.

Ajinkya Rahane creates new Test record

Galle, Aug 14 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane created a record as he became the first non-wicket-keeper player to take eight catches in a Test match.

Steve Smith excited over Test captaincy

London, Aug 14 (IBNS): Steve Smith welcomed Australian selectors decision to name him as the country's new Test skipper and said he is ' excited' over his new assignment.

BCCI to extend cricket coaching through digital platforms

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is drawing up plans to provide basic and advanced modules of cricket coaching through digital platforms that will reach a larger audience of budding cricketers who can avail this guidance.

Steve Smith to become Australian Test skipper after Ashes

Sydney, Aug 14 (IBNS) Keeping in mind the post-Michael Clarke, the Australian selectors on Friday has named Steve Smith as the vice-captain for the last Ashes Test match.

First Test: India firmly on top after an all-round performance on day two

Galle, Aug 13 (IBNS) A twin century by Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli and a twin strike by the Indian bowlers in the Sri Lankan second innings have set India on top at the end of the second day of the first Test match here on Thursday.

Shane Warne defends Michael Clarke from John Buchanan's criticisms

Melbourne, Aug 13 (IBNS) Australian spin legend Shane Warne has extended his support towards Test skipper Michael Clarke who has attracted negative criticisms from fans and experts alike after the nation’s Ashes debacle.