First ODI: Willey, Billings lead England to 6-wicket win over Ireland

Southampton/UNI: David Willey picked up his career-best figures of 5/30 and Sam Billings hit an unbeaten 67 as England thrashed Ireland by 6 wickets here on Thursday in the first ODI following the Novel Coronavirus pandemic break

Racing Point driver Perez tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of F1 British Grand Prix

London/Xinhua: Racing Point's driver Sergio Perez will not race in the British Grand Prix this weekend due to a positive test for COVID-19, F1 team Racing Point announced on Thursday.

IPL 2019 played key role in England's World Cup win: Eoin Morgan

Mumbai/UNI: England's limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan has revealed that the participation of his teammates in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 helped them adapt to the high-pressure situations, which played a big role in the team's maiden World Cup title.

Hardik Pandya, Natasa Stankovic become parents of baby boy

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and his partner Natasa Stankovic became parents of a baby boy on Thursday.

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal’s suspension reduced  to 18 months

Islamabad: Giving relief, batsman Umar Akmal’s three-year suspension, which was slapped on him by the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) Disciplinary Panel for not reporting approaches by corrupt elements, was reduced to 18 months, media reports said.

Stuart Broad makes rapid gains after match-winning show

Dubai: Stuart Broad has progressed seven places to reach third position among bowlers in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings after a stellar show in the final Test against the West Indies.

Real Madrid striker Mariano tests positive for COVID-19

MADRID, Jul 29 (Xinhua) Real Madrid striker Mariano Diaz has been tested positive for the COVID-19 and will miss the club's Champions League tie away to Manchester City on August 8th, the Spanish club confirmed.

Brazilian star Oscar says he would play for China

Beijing, Jul 29 (Xinhua) Shanghai SIPG's Brazilian midfielder Oscar has revealed he would play for China if FIFA changed rules that prevent players from representing two countries in official competitions.

Indonesia to stage virtual international marathon

Jakarta/Xinhua: Indonesia will hold an international marathon in Central Java province virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Will the Kolkata Knights bring it home?

India and Cricket have always had a fond bond. Globally the world watches as the IPL 2020 will take place. Question is, who will take the trophy home?

Broad takes his 500 wickets in Test as England easing towards series win against Windies 

Manchester/UNI: West Indies were 84/5 at lunch on day 5 of the deciding Test of second innings against England at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

PSG's Mbappe to miss games for three weeks due to injury

Paris/Xinhua/UNI: Kylian Mbappe will miss football matches for "approximately three weeks" due to an ankle injury which he picked up in the French Cup final last Friday, his club Paris Saint-Germain confirmed.

West Indies-England match: Play abandoned due to rain on day 4

Manchester/UNI: The third and the deciding Test between West Indies and England on day 4 was abandoned due to continuous rain without a ball being bowled at Old Trafford on Monday.

IPL betting in India given boost ahead of possible September restart

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently made bold moves with the announcement of a tentative schedule to get IPL 13 back on track and completed before 2020 draws to a close.

Ben Stokes is a leader in his own capacity, says former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir

New Delhi/UNI: Former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels there isn’t anyone who’s even close to England all-rounder Ben Stokes in the world cricket at the moment.