Pakistani cricketer claims he ended Gautam Gambhir's career
Oct 07, 2019, at 05:19 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan has claimed that former Indian opener and World Cup hero Gautam Gambhir was scared of him and that was the reason for him to end his white-ball career soon.
Chris Silverwood becomes new England coach
Oct 07, 2019, at 03:00 pm
London: Former English cricketer Chris Silverwood has been appointed as the coach of his country's men's national team.
Australia remain on top of both tables with Thailand, Denmark and Mexico big movers
Oct 07, 2019, at 02:43 pm
Dubai: Australia’s consistent performances have ensured a tight grasp on the top spots of both women’s ODI and T20I rankings tables’ after the annual updates carried out on Monday.
Runner dies after Cardiff half marathon
Oct 07, 2019, at 08:46 am
London (Xinhua/UNI) A runner has died after taking part in the Cardiff half marathon on Sunday, organisers said in a statement.
Indian spinner R Ashwin equals Murali's recordÂ
Oct 06, 2019, at 05:55 pm
Visakhapatnam, Oct 6 (UNI) Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin scripted history when he took 350 Test wickets thus equalling Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan record of 350 wickets in Test on day fifth of the first Test of the-three-match series here on Sunday.
Virat Kohli describes first Test victory against South Africa as 'special'
Oct 06, 2019, at 05:29 pm
Vizag: Indian captain Virat Kohli described the team's victory against South Africa in the first Test match of the ongoing series as 'special'.
KKR appoints David Hussey as chief mentor
Oct 06, 2019, at 05:14 pm
Kolkata: Former Indian Premier League champions Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday announced that ex-Australian cricketer David Hussey will join the team as chief mentor for the upcoming season.
India defeats South Africa by 203 runs in first Test
Oct 06, 2019, at 04:19 pm
Visakhapatnam, Oct 6 (UNI) India here on Sunday defeated the guest South Africa by 203 runs in the first test of three-match series.
Can NBA’s debut in India change the perception towards basketball?
Oct 06, 2019, at 11:08 am
Indian fans of NBA (National Basketball Association) is all set to debut in India with first ever game in Mumbai on October 4th. Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings will be facing each other at the Done, SVP, NSCI stadium. These 2 pre season games have been on the radar of discussions for a while and the fans of basketball already have plans on how they wish to experience the games live.
Afghanistan cricketer Mohammad Nabi rejects his death rumors
Oct 05, 2019, at 10:17 pm
Kabul: Afghanistan cricketer Mohammad Nabi on Saturday rejected fake news which claimed that he was dead.
India eye Test win against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, Rohit hits century again
Oct 05, 2019, at 07:07 pm
Visakhapatnam: Rohit Sharma hit yet another century in the first Test against South Africa here on Saturday helping India to inch closer to their victory in the match.
First Test: India bowl out South Africa for 431, Ashwin takes 7 wickets
Oct 05, 2019, at 10:52 am
Visakhapatnam: Boasting on Ravichandran Ashwin's impressive bowling, India bowled out South Africa for 431 in the first innings taking a lead of 71 runs on day 4 of the opening Test match here on Saturday.
FIFA and UN kick off healthy living campaign, to harness global game’s ‘huge potential’
Oct 05, 2019, at 08:45 am
New York: At a ceremony held in Geneva on Friday, the World Health Organization (WHO) and football’s world governing body, FIFA, announced that they are teaming up to raise awareness of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
India emerges champion in the first International School Indoor Rowing
Oct 04, 2019, at 08:47 pm
Kolkata: India emerged as champions bagging 16 golds, 13 silvers and 12 bronzes as the first WYCH-ELM International School Indoor Rowing Campionship organised by Bengal Water Sports concluded at Khudiram Anushilan Kendra here Wednesday night.
Pakistan needs peace most: Sourav Ganguly slams Imran Khan for his speech at UN
Oct 04, 2019, at 04:08 pm
Kolkata: Slamming Imran Khan for his nuclear war threat at the United Nations last month, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly said Pakistan is the country which needs peace the most.
First Test: South Africa recovers from initial jolt, Dean Elgar scores century
Oct 04, 2019, at 03:34 pm
Visakhapatnam: Riding on Dean Elgar's century, South Africa recovered from an early jolt they suffered in the first innings of opening Test match here on Friday.
Nita Ambani to present ceremonial ‘Match Ball’ to NBA
Oct 04, 2019, at 02:17 am
Mumbai: Nita Ambani, Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, will have the honour of presenting the ceremonial ‘Match Ball’ to NBA officials on Oct 4 ahead of the Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings game. NBA or the National Basketball Association (NBA) is a men's professional basketball league in the United States.
First Test: South Africa struggle at 39/3 after India scored 502/7 dec
Oct 03, 2019, at 05:55 pm
Visakhapatnam: After India declared their first innings at 502/7, Virat Kohli's bowlers put South Africa under pressure as the visitors lost three wickets by the end of the second day of first Test here on Thursday.
First Test: India declare first innings at 502/7, Mayank scores 215
Oct 03, 2019, at 04:28 pm
Visakhapatnam: After Rohit Sharma's dazzling 176, Mayank Agarwal slammed a double hundred on the second day of first Test match against South Africa as India declared their first innings at 502/7.
First Test: India 324/1 at lunch, Rohit Sharma 176
Oct 03, 2019, at 11:50 am
Visakhapatnam: Riding on a massive partnership between Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal, India scored 324/1 at lunch on day 2 of the first Test match against South Africa here on Thursday.
First Test: Mayank Agarwal hits century, India eye big score against South Africa
Oct 03, 2019, at 10:52 am
Visakhapatnam: After Rohit Sharma, now Mayank Agarwal slammed a century as India are looking forward to post a huge total in the first Test against South Africa here on Thursday.
Rohit Sharma's ton puts India in drivers seat, rain forces early stumps
Oct 02, 2019, at 04:52 pm
Visakhapatnam, Oct 2 (UNI) Openers Rohit Sharma's brilliant century 115 and Mayank Agarwal 84 remained not out as rain forced early stumps on day one of the first Test against South Africa here at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Former CONCACAF boss Sanz given life ban
Oct 02, 2019, at 04:47 pm
BOGOTA, Oct 2 (Xinhua) Former Colombian football official Enrique Sanz has received a life ban for his role in a sprawling bribery scheme, FIFA said on Tuesday.
ICC welcomes Cricket Association of Nepal elections
Oct 02, 2019, at 04:21 pm
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has welcomed the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) central elections, which were conducted during its recently concluded AGM in Kathmandu. The AGM was inaugurated by the Honourable Minister for Youth and Sports, Jagat Bahadur Sunar Bishwakarma.
Rohit Sharma hits century, India in strong position against South Africa in first Test
Oct 02, 2019, at 02:55 pm
Visakhapatnam: Rohit Sharma grabbed the opportunity to open in Test cricket with both hands as he slammed a century in the first match against South Africa here on Wednesday.
International Schools Indoor Rowing Championship inaugurated
Oct 01, 2019, at 11:41 pm
Kolkata: The first Internnational Schools Indoor Rowing Championship organised by Bengal Water Sports got off to a colourful star with President of the Asian Rowing Federation Admiral Chainarong Charoenruk declaring the meet formally open at a nearly packed Khudiram Anushilan Kendra here Monday evening.
Oct 01, 2019, at 05:15 pm
Lucknow, Oct 1 (IBNS): The TATA Steel Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Feeder Tour will stage the sixth and last event of its 2019 season at The Palms Golf Club & Resort, Sushant Golf City, Ansal API, in Lucknow, from Oct 2 - 5, 2019. The tournament carries a prize purse of Rs. 8 lakhs.
First Test: Wriddhiman Saha in India's squad against South Africa, Pant dropped
Oct 01, 2019, at 03:35 pm
Visakhapatnam: Experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha will return to the Indian Test squad in the first match against South Africa on Wednesday after missing the international cricket for close to two years owing to his injuries.
Hero CPL to host women's T10 matches
Oct 01, 2019, at 09:38 am
Antigua: The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL), the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and Cricket West Indies (CWI) are partnering to host two T10 matches ahead of the Men’s semi-final and final.
Jammu and Kashmir: Wrestler dies of cardiac arrest
Sep 30, 2019, at 05:23 pm
Jammu, Sep 30 (UNI) A wrestler died of cardiac arrest during a 'dangal' in bordering R S Pura tehsil here on city outskirts.