Rafael Nadal beats Kevin Anderson to win US Open 2017

Sep 11, 2017, at 05:53 pm

New York, Sep 11 (IBNS): Top seed Rafael Nadal has outplayed South Africa's Kevin Anderson to win the US Open's men's singles title.

Subho Halder overcomes Pranav Jain's challenge in Calcutta Hard Court Tennis Tournament

Sep 11, 2017, at 04:06 am

Kolkata, Sept 10 (IBNS): Top seed in the qualifying draw of Men's Open Singles, Subho Halder struggles for 2hrs and 10mins to overcome the challenge from young Pranav Jain at the ongoing Calcutta Hard Court Tennis Tournament 2017, been held at both the synthetic as well as the red clay courts of the prestigious Calcutta South Club.

World XI holds training session in Dubai

Sep 11, 2017, at 01:45 am

Dubai, Sept 10 (IBNS): The World XI held an optional training session at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai Sports City on Sunday.

Independence Cup provides players opportunity to boost T20 I rankings

Sep 11, 2017, at 01:37 am

Dubai, Sept 10 (IBNS): Several leading players from the world over will get a chance to enhance their Twenty20 International rankings in the upcoming three-match Independence Cup series against Pakistan to be played under lights at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on 12, 13 and 15 September.

Anderson grabs top ranking after Lord's effort

Sep 10, 2017, at 10:14 pm

Dubai, Sept 10(IBNS): Stokes, Hope and Holder among others to gain in latest rankings.

R Ashwin, R Jadeja rested for first three ODIs against Australia

Sep 10, 2017, at 09:52 pm

Mumbai, Sept 10 (IBNS): R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have been rested for the first three ODIs against Australia.

India team for first three ODIs against Australia

Sep 10, 2017, at 07:36 pm

Mumbai, Sept 10 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee has picked the India Cricket Team for the first three ODIs of the upcoming five-match ODI series against Australia. The Committee also named the India ‘A’ squad for the two four-day games against New Zealand ‘A’.

US Open: Sloane Stephens edges past Madison Keys to win maiden Grand Slam

Sep 10, 2017, at 02:52 pm

New York, Sep 10 (IBNS): In an all-American affair, Sloane Stephens stunned Madison Keys to win the 2017 US Open Women's Singles title at Flushing Meadows.

Sachin Tendulkar remembers maiden ODI century against Australia

Sep 10, 2017, at 03:58 am

Mumbai, Sep 9 (IBNS): Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, remembered his maiden century against Australia on Saturday, which he scored on the same day 13 years ago.

Parthiv Patel completes 10,000-run mark in first class cricket

Sep 10, 2017, at 02:21 am

New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Parthiv Patil on Saturday crossed the 10,000-run mark in first class cricket.

Sri Lanka tour to Pakistan announced

Sep 10, 2017, at 01:44 am

Islamabad, Sept 9 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday announced the schedule of the Sri Lanka Tour to Pakistan 2017 (played at the neutral venue in UAE).

Australian team arrive in India to play limited overs series

Sep 10, 2017, at 01:03 am

Chennai, Sept 9 (IBNS): Australian skipper Steve Smith and his teammates have arrived in India to play the limited overs series against Virat Kohli and his men.

Graham Ford appointed as Ireland team's coach

Sep 10, 2017, at 12:59 am

Dublin, Sept 9 (IBNS): South African Graham Ford has been appointed as the new coach of Ireland cricket team.

Rafael Nadal reaches US Open final

Sep 09, 2017, at 09:46 pm

New York, Sept 9 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal has reached the final of the US Open by beating Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro in the last four stage of the tournament her eon Saturday.

ATK brings in Spanish flavour to reinforce defence; signs central defender Jordi

Sep 09, 2017, at 09:25 pm

Kolkata, Sept 9 (IBNS): The two time ISL champions ATK, announced today the signing of Spanish footballer Jordi Figueras Montel, who has played as a central defender for La Liga clubs like Celta, Real Betis, Real Valladolid.

US Open 2017: Rafael Nadal beats Juan Martin del Potro, reaches final

Sep 09, 2017, at 05:34 pm

New York, Sep 9 (IBNS): Top seed Rafael Nadal defeated Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro in the second semi final to reach the final of the US Open 2017.

Official BCCI Cricketer’s Handbook released

Sep 09, 2017, at 04:48 am

Mumbai, Sept 8 (IBNS): The Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) on Friday released the BCCI handbook titled “100 Things Every Professional Cricketer Must Know” as part of Justice Lodha Committee recommendations.

SAI and Hockey India appoint coaches for India men and women hockey teams

Sep 08, 2017, at 08:43 pm

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced on Friday that Dronacharya Awardee, Harendra Singh, has been appointed as the High Performance Specialist Coach for Indian Senior Women Hockey Team.

Six-year old Taara writes to 'Sachin Uncle', wants to meet cricket legend

Sep 08, 2017, at 07:26 pm

Mumbai, Sep 8 (IBNS): India's star cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, on Friday, shared a letter on Instagram, where a six-year old has written how she felt on seeing Tendulkar as a child in the biopic Sachin: A Billion Dreams.

When Sachin Tendulkar was reader, not batsman

Sep 08, 2017, at 12:42 am

Mumbai, Sep 7 (IBNS): Former Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar returned to childhood days when he was a reader of books but too small to become a batsman.

Don't regret choosing football over cricket: Singh

Sep 07, 2017, at 09:01 pm

New Delhi, Sept 7 (IBNS): Sometimes life is defined by choosing the less traveled road, for Jitendra Singh the crossroads between cricket and football led the defender to chose the less traveled road - football.

Henry Nicholls to lead New Zealand A in India

Sep 07, 2017, at 08:32 pm

Christchurch, Sept 7 (IBNS): Cricketer Henry Nicholls is all set to lead New Zealand A squad to their India tour.

US Open 2017: Roger Federer loses to Juan Martin del Potro, out of tournament

Sep 07, 2017, at 05:05 pm

New York, Sep 7 (IBNS): Swiss tennis player Roger Federer crashed out of the tournament after losing to Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro in four sets.

Rafael Nadal to face Juan Martin del Potro in US Open semis, Roger Federer crashes out

Sep 07, 2017, at 03:02 pm

New York, Sept 7 (IBNS); Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal continued his strong form at the US Open as he moved to the semi-finals of the tournament by beating Russian teenager Andrey Rublev.

T2-I: Kohli smashes 82 to help India beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets

Sep 07, 2017, at 04:49 am

Colombo, Sept 6 (IBNS): India will return from Sri Lanka undefeated as the visitors completed their golden run by defeating the home team by seven wickets in the T20 match of the tour here on Wednesday.

Sachin Tendulkar gives pep talks to young Mumbai cricketers, shares images on Twitter

Sep 07, 2017, at 01:44 am

Mumbai, Sept 6 (IBNS): Former Indian skipper Sachin Tendulkar recently shared his vast knowledge of the game with the young players at the MCA.

Colombo, Sept 1 (IBNS): India won the toss and opted to field first against Sri Lanka in the T20 match here on Wednesday.

Sep 07, 2017, at 01:33 am

Colombo, Sept 1 (IBNS): India won the toss and opted to field first against Sri Lanka in the T20 match here on Wednesday.

Joe Root confirms England squad for third Test against West Indies

Sep 07, 2017, at 01:30 am

London, Sept 6 (IBNS): England Captain Joe Root has confirmed that Toby Roland-Jones will return to the line-up for the third Investec Test at Lord's.

Kraigg Brathwaite to play for English county side Yorkshire

Sep 06, 2017, at 11:23 pm

London, Sept 6 (IBNS): The Yorkshire County Cricket Club on Wednesday said West Indies cricketer Kraigg Brathwaite has been added to their ranks for the final two Specsavers County Championship fixtures of the 2017 season.

Virat Kohli pays homage to his 'teachers' in the world of cricket, shares interesting image

Sep 06, 2017, at 02:58 am

Mumbai, Sept 5 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli on Friday thanked all cricketers on Teacher's Day who had helped him shape up into one of the most successful players of the current generation.