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.
Australia based Secured Venture Capital signs MS Dhoni as Global Brand Ambassador
New Delhi, July 21 (BNS): Indian ODI and T20 International skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was unveiled as the new global brand ambassador of Secured Venture Capital, an Australian based VC company led by former Australian pace spearhead Craig McDermott on Wednesday.
Marlon Samuels wins West Indies Cricketer-of-the-Year award
Antigua, July 21 (IBNS): West Indies cricketer Marlon Samuels have clinched the country's Cricketer-of-the-Year award.
Sri Lanka announces squad for Test series against Australia
Colombo, July 21 (IBNS): Sri Lankan selectors have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Test series against Australia.
Roger Federer to participate in Hopman Cup next year
Perth, July 21 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis star Roger Federer will participate in the Hopman Cup next year.
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First Test: India win toss, opt to bat first
Antigua, July 21 (IBNS) Indian skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat first against West Indies in the first Test of the series here on Thursday.
Ed Joyce jumps 18 places in rankings after two unbeaten centuries against Afghanistan
Dubai, July 21 (IBNS): Ireland opener Ed Joyce has vaulted 18 places to 24th spot in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen following a stellar performance in the five-match series against Afghanistan which ended in a 2-2 draw on Tuesday.