2nd Test: Australia beat India, go 2-0 up
Brisbane, Dec 20 (IBNS) Australia defeated India in the second Test to take a 2-0 lead in the ongoing 4-match Test series.
Cook removed as England ODI skipper
London, Dec 19 (IBNS): Aliaster Cook has been replaced by Eoin Morgan as the new captain of the England ODI side, reports said.
ICC launch fans' chance to pick their Greatest World Cup XI
Dubai, Dec 19 (IBNS) With less than two months to go, ICC has launched 'Your Greatest XI', which will allow fans a unique chance to pick their Greatest All-Time Cricket World Cup XI from the previous 10 editions of the event.
U19 I-League: Pune FC go down fighting 1-3 to DSK Shiavjians
Pune, Dec 19 (IBNS) Pune FC were done in by defensive errors and went down fighting 1-3 to DSK Shivajians FC in an Under-19 I-League Maharashtra Zone Round 2 encounter at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Friday.
Bengaluru to host Vodafone Cycling Marathon 2015
Bengaluru, Dec 19 (IBNS): Vodafone India, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, on Friday announced the second edition of Bengaluru’s cycling extravaganza – Vodafone Cycling Marathon 2015.
Saina cruises to Superseries semifinal
Dubai, Dec 19 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal on Friday crusied to the semi-final of the BWF World Super Series Final by beating Bae Yeon Ju of Korea.
2nd Test: Aus tail-enders help take 97-run lead
Brisbane, Dec 19 (IBNS) Skipper Steve Smith 's brilliant 133 and a crucial contributions by Australian tail-enders helped the hosts take 97 runs first innings lead against India as the visitors scored 71 for the loss of a wicket at the end of the third day's play here on Friday.
Second Test: Australia 221/4 at stumps
Brisbane, Dec 18 (IBNS) An inspiring 65 runs knock by Steve Smith helped Australia fight back in the second day of the second Test against India as the local side posted 221 for four here on Thursday.
U19 I-League: Pune FC face local side DSK Shivajians in second round
Pune, Dec 18 (IBNS) Pune FC will be eager to build on their winning run when they face local-side DSK Shivajians FC in their Under-19 I-League Maharashtra Zone Round 2 encounter at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Friday.
Cindy Burger to headline NECC-ITF tournament
Pune, Dec 18 (IBNS): The Netherlands' Cindy Burger, world ranked 227 on the WTA list, will be the star attraction at the NECC-ITF women's $25,000 tennis tournament at the Deccan Gymkhana here from December 22 to 27.
Australia eye World Cup return for Michael Clarke
Sydney, Dec 17 (IBNS) Australian team physio Alex Kountouris on Wednesday said injured skipper Michael Clarke is aiming to be fit for the World Cup next year.
Warner can't forget the moment Hughes fell at the SCG
Brisbane, Dec 17 (IBNS): Australian opener David Warner has said the moment late cricketer Phillip Hughes, who died days after being hit by a ball during a match, fell at the SCG on Nov 25 still replays in the back of his head and "always will".
Clarke congratulates Vijay for his 144
Sydney, Dec 17 (IBNS): Australian captain Michael Clarke on Wednesday congratulated Indian opener Murali Vijay for scoring 144 runs on the first day of the second test against Australia.
2nd Test: Vijay's 144 helps India post 311/4
Brisbane, Dec 17(IBNS): Murali Vijay hammered a stylist 144 and Ajinkya Rahane scored unbeaten 75 as India posted 311 for the loss of four wickets at the end of the first day of the second Test here on Wednesday.
Sarita Devi handed one year ban by AIBA
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IBNS): Indian boxer Sarita Devi, who accepted her Asian Games bronze medal a week ago finally, was handed over a one year ban by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) on Wednesday for her behaviour and action at the Incheon Asian Games.