Rio-bound wrestler Narsingh Yadav fails dope test
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): Indian contender in wrestling (74kg) at the 2016 Rio Olympics Narsingh Yadav has failed a dope test conducted on him.
Third day: Umesh Yadav, Shami puts India on top,WI struggle at 21-1 in 2nd innings
Antigua, July 24 (IBNS): Brilliant bowling by Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav put India in a dominating state at the end of the third day of the firs Test against West Indies here on Saturday.
Shadab Jakati joins political party in Goa
Panaji, July 23 (IBNS) Cricketer Shadab Jakati, who is known for his appearances in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL), on Saturday said he has joined Goa Forward Party.
PM Modi says sports can be a great means of national integration
New Delhi, Jul 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Reliance Foundation Youth Sports, through video conferencing, in New Delhi on Saturday.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 logo unveiled
Dubai, July 23 (IBNS): With exactly a year to go to the final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017, the International Cricket Council on Saturday released the event logo which reflects the unique connection between the spirit of the sport and its place of origin in England and Wales, an official release said.
Countdown for ICC World Cricket League Division 4 begins
Dubai, July 23 (IBNS): Friday marked the 100 days until the opening of ICC World Cricket League Division 4 to be played at Woodley Park in Los Angeles, CA, an official release said.
PNG qualifies for ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017
Dubai, July 23 (IBNS): Papua New Guinea has qualified for the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 after winning the East Asia Pacific Region Qualifier, which concluded in Samoa on Friday, an official release confirmed.
2nd Day: Kohli hits double century, India take command
Antigua, July 23 (IBNS): Charismatic batting by Indian skipper Virat Kohli and a late wicket by pacer Mohammed Shami left India dominating the proceedings at the end of the second day of the first Test against West Indies here on Friday.
Virat departs post lunch, Ashwin reaches 3-figure mark
Antigua, July 22 (IBNS): Continuing his rich vein of form against the West Indies, Ravichandran Ashwin scored yet another century, here on Friday, day two of the first Test match.
Virat scores maiden double ton, India firmly at top
Antigua, July 22 (IBNS): Resuming at an overnight score of 144 runs, Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli registered his maiden double hundred, here at day two of the first Test match against West Indies.
Sammy inspires Zouks to historic Hero CPL victory over Patriots
Antigua, July 22 (IBNS) On the night that the Beauséjour Stadium was renamed in honour of Daren Sammy, the Zouks captain celebrated with a match winning half-century against the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
First Day: Virat Kohli hits unbeaten 143 as India reach 304 for four at stumps
Antigua, July 22 (IBNS): Dominating over West Indies on the first day of the first Test, Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli showed his class as he hit unbeaten 143 runs to help India score 302 runs for the loss of four wickets at stumps here on Thursday.
Dubai, July 21 (IBNS) Ian Gould of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires became the 12th umpire to complete a half-century of Tests when he took to the field for the first Test between the West Indies and India in Antigua on Thursday.
Solheim Cup: Catriona Matthew announced Vice Captain
Iowa, July 21 (IBNS): Scottish Golf player Catriona Matthew has been selected as the vice-captain for The 2017 European Solheim Cup Team at Des Moines Golf and Country Club in Iowa.
Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea named as host of the 2018 UL International Crown
New York, July 21 (IBNS): The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has announced that Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Songdo International Business District, Incheon, Korea - site of The Presidents Cup 2015 - has been selected as the host course for the 2018 UL International Crown, when the biennial team match-play competition will be played outside the United States for the first time.