Virat savors first series win as Test captain

Colombo, Sept 1 (IBNS) Virat Kohli on Tuesday reached a new ‘milestone’ by being the first Indian Test captain to win a series here in 22 years, as his team drowned the Lankans by 117 runs to clinch the three match Test series 2-1.

Kohli becomes number-one ranked T20I batsman

Dubai, Sept 1 (IBNS) India's Virat Kohli has become the number-one ranked batsman in the latest ICC Twenty20 International (T20I) Player Rankings, which were released on Tuesday morning.

Delhi Dynamos FC sign ex-Napoli Goalkeeper Toni Doblas

New Delhi, Sept 1 (IBNS) : Delhi Dynamos FC are pleased to announce the signing of Spanish goalkeeper Toni Doblas for the second season of the Hero Indian Super League. An experienced Goalkeeper, he has played for top clubs like Real Betis, Napoli and Zaragoza.

India gains ground in ICC Test Team Rankings after Colombo win

Dubai, Sept 1 (IBNS) Fifth-placed India has closed the gap on neighbour Pakistan to a single point in the latest ICC Test Team Rankings following its 2-1 series triumph over Sri Lanka which concluded with a 117-run win in Colombo on Tuesday.

BCCI congratulates Indian team on Test series win against Sri Lanka

Mumbai, Sept 1 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday congratulated the Indian cricket team on winning the three-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

Virat Kohli calls winning in Sri Lanka after 22 years as a 'milestone'

Colombo, Sept 1 (IBNS): Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli on Tuesday appreciated his team after winning the Test series against Sri Lanka on their home turf and called the victory as a 'milestone'.

India beat Sri Lanka to clinch series 2-1

Colombo, Sept 1 (IBNS): The Sinhalese Sports Club Ground here witnessed a history as India defeated the hosts by 117 runs in the third match to clinch a series on the Sri Lankan soil after 22 years on Tuesday.

Players aim for upward movements in England-Australia ODI series

Dubai, Sept 1 (IBNS) Reshuffling of the pack in the middle of the ICC ODI Player Rankings is on the cards as England hosts world champion Australia in a five-match One-Day International (ODI) series, which starts in Southampton on Thursday.

US Open: Djokovic-Williams-Nadal enter 2nd round, Ivanovic-Nishikori make shock exit

New York, Sept 1 (IBNS) World number one and top seed Novak Djokovic breezed past his opponent, Brazilian J Souza 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 to enter the second round of the US Open tournament in style, here on Monday.

Nepal manage to hold India

Pune, Aug 31 (IBNS) : India and Nepal fought out to finish the International Friendly as a draw at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune on Monday.

BCCI-CSA name "The Mahatma Gandhi-Nelson Mandela Series"

Mumbai, Aug 31 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) have announced that they will title all future bilateral series between the two countries- "The Mahatma Gandhi-Nelson Mandela Series".

Delhi Dynamos announce pre-season schedule

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): As a part of their Pre-season campaign Delhi Dynamos is set to take Sweden by the storm as they will be traveling with their full squad to the Scandinavian paradise.

Third Test: Nuwan Pradeep's late strike leaves India score at 21 for 3

Colombo, Aug 30 (IBNS) India for most part of the day were brilliant and outplayed the hosts, Sri Lanka, at every department until debutant Kusal Janith Perera hit a fine fifty to bail his side out first and later Nuwan Pradeep’s belligerent spell left the visitors reeling at 21 for the loss of 3 wickets after they managed to secure a 111- run lead in the first innings, here on Sunday.

Delhi Dynamos FC gaffer on scoresheet again

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): Delhi Dynamos marquee player manager Roberto Carlos featured and scored for the World Stars in their game against Iran stars on Saturday.

Usain Bolt win 11th World Championships gold

Beijing, Aug 29 (IBNS) Usain Bolt grabbed his third gold in the ongoing World Championships by grabbing the medal in the 4x100m relay category here.