England win toss, opt to field first against West Indies
Jun 14, 2019, at 03:27 pm
Soutampton, June 14 (IBNS): England won the toss and opted to field first against West Indies in a World Cup match here on Friday.
India-New Zealand match called off due to rain
Jun 13, 2019, at 08:00 pm
Nottingham, Jun 13 (IBNS): The match between India and New Zealand in the World Cup was called off due to rain here on Thursday.
India to start World Test Championship against West Indies on Aug 22
Jun 13, 2019, at 02:21 pm
Saint John's, Jun 13 (UNI): West Indies Cricket Board has announced the schedule for India's tour to the US and the West Indies, starting August 3.
Australia beat Pakistan by 41 runs
Jun 12, 2019, at 11:25 pm
Taunton, June 12 (IBNS): Defending champions Australia beat Pakistan by 41 runs in the Cricket World Cup match here on Wednesday evening.
India batting coach Bangar challenges Rahul to fill in for injured Dhawan
Jun 12, 2019, at 07:32 pm
Nottingham, Jun 12 (IBNS): India batting coach Sanjay Bangar challenged KL Rahul to make a crucial contribution to India’s Cricket World Cup campaign as they aim to compensate for the absence of Shikhar Dhawan.
CRIIO Cup to be hosted in London ahead of men's World Cup final
Jun 12, 2019, at 04:41 pm
Dubai, June 12 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Wednesday announced details of the inaugural criiio cup, where six social cricket teams from all corners of the world will come together in London’s Trafalgar Square on 12 July ahead of the Men’s Cricket World Cup Final for a once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate the diversity in which cricket is enjoyed in communities around the world.
Pakistan win toss, opt to bowl against Australia
Jun 12, 2019, at 03:12 pm
Taunton, Jun 12 (UNI) Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first against Australia in a World Cup match here at the Cooper Associates County Ground on Wednesday.
My heart not in cricket anymore: Afghanistan cricketer Mohammad Shahzad
Jun 11, 2019, at 05:36 pm
Kabul/London, Jun 11 (UNI) Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Shahzad, who faced rejection twice in the World Cup on health merits, has expressed disappointment, saying that in such circumstances, he feels, his heart does not belong to cricket, anymore.
World Cup: Shikhar Dhawan ruled out for 3 weeks due to thumb fracture
Jun 11, 2019, at 01:59 pm
London, Jun 11 (IBNS): In a blow to the men-in-blue in the World Cup, Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out for three weeks owing to his thumb fracture, media reports said.
#YuviDeservesProperFarewell trends on Twitter as Yuvraj Singh ends international career
Jun 11, 2019, at 12:02 pm
New Delhi, Jun 11 (IBNS): #YuviDeservesProperFarewell trends on micro-blogging site Twitter after Indian vice captain Rohit Sharma felt cricketer Yuvraj Singh deserved a better sent-off.
You deserved a better send off: Rohit Sharma tweets on Yuvraj Singh's retirement
Jun 11, 2019, at 09:35 am
London, June 11 (IBNS): Indian team vice captain Rohit Sharma, who had played with Yuvraj Singh in the 2007 World T20, said the Indian cricketer deserved a better farewell.
ICC congratulates Yuvraj Singh for a remarkable career
Jun 10, 2019, at 08:52 pm
Dubai, Jun 10 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has congratulated Yuvraj Singh for an outstanding career which included pivotal roles in India winning the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2011 and at the inaugural ICC Men’s T20 World Cup four years earlier.
Blue Tigers to face Tajikistan in Hero Intercontinental Cup opener on July 7
Jun 10, 2019, at 06:35 pm
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IBNS): The Hero Intercontinental Cup 2019, scheduled to take place at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad from July 7-19, 2019, will see the Blue Tigers take on Tajikistan in the opening clash on July 7 with the fixtures of the tournament being released on Monday (June 10, 2019).
You are true champ: Sachin Tendulkar praises Yuvraj Singh
Jun 10, 2019, at 04:44 pm
Mumbai, June 10 (IBNS): Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, who had witnessed Yuvraj Singh grow as a cricketer over the years since his debut in 2000, called him a 'true champion' as the 2011 World Cup hero of the country announced his retirement from international arena on Monday.
Jun 10, 2019, at 03:42 pm
New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli led the nation in remembering cricketer Yuvraj Singh's contributions to the game as he announced his retirement from international arena on Monday.
West Indies win toss, opt to field first against South Africa
Jun 10, 2019, at 03:21 pm
Southampton, June 10 (IBNS): West Indies won the toss and opted to bowl first against South Africa in a group stage match of the World Cup here on Monday.
Yuvraj Singh announces retirement from international cricket
Jun 10, 2019, at 02:31 pm
Mumbai, Jun 10 (IBNS): After fighting for a spot in the national team for years, Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday.
Virat Kohli urges spectators to cheer Steve Smith who was booed at The Oval
Jun 10, 2019, at 11:12 am
London, Jun 10 (IBNS): In a great show of sportsmanship, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli urged all the Indian spectators to cheer Australian batsman Steve Smith who was getting booed at The Oval crowd during a World Cup match on Sunday.
Cricket World Cup: India beat Australia by 36 runs
Jun 09, 2019, at 11:21 pm
London, June 9 (IBNS): India beat Australia by 36 runs to win their second world cup match in a row at The Oval here on Sunday evening.
Nadal defeats Thiem, wins 12th French Open title in 15 years
Jun 09, 2019, at 10:05 pm
Paris, June 9 (IBNS): Rafael Nadal beat Dominic Thiem 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 on Sunday to win his 12 French Open and 18th Grand Slam Title.
World Cup: Shikhar Dhawan shines as Indian batsmen post mammoth 352/5 against Australia
Jun 09, 2019, at 07:05 pm
London, June 9 (IBNS): Shikhar Dhawan returned to form when it mattered the most and contributed 117 runs with the willow as Indian batsmen put up a strong show which helped the side post a mammoth 352 runs for the loss of five wickets in a World Cup group stage match against Australia here on Sunday.
FIFA finds ex-Afghan football chief 'guilty' of sexual abuse claims, banned for life
Jun 09, 2019, at 06:00 pm
Kabul, June 9 (IBNS): In a major move, football's governing body FIFA on Saturday announced that it had found Keramuudin Karim, former President of the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) and former FIFA Standing Committee member, guilty of having abused his position and sexually abused various female players.
Rohit Sharma touches unique record against Australia during World Cup match
Jun 09, 2019, at 04:58 pm
London, June 9 (IBNS): In a crucial group stage match of the World Cup, Indian opener Rohit Sharma touched another record as he became the fastest batsman to score 2000 runs against the 'Men in Yellow' in ODI history.
World Cup: Virat Kohli wins toss, opt to bat first against Australia
Jun 09, 2019, at 03:23 pm
London, June 9 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli won the toss an elected to bat first in a crucial group stage match of the World Cup against Australia on Sunday.
Dominic Thiem beat Djokovic in French Open semis
Jun 08, 2019, at 11:18 pm
Paris, June 8 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic's scope of winning another title as he was defeated in the French Open semi-finals by Dominic Thiem on Saturday.
England beat Bangladesh by 106 runs
Jun 08, 2019, at 10:59 pm
Cardiff, June 8 (IBNS): England players put up an all-round performance on the field as they defeated Bangladesh by 106 runs in a World Cup match here on Saturday.
Jason Roy's stylish 153 helps England post 386/6 against Bangladesh
Jun 08, 2019, at 07:00 pm
Cardiff, June 8 (IBNS): Riding on Jason Roy's majestic 153 runs knock, England posted mammoth 386 runs for the loss of six wickets in a World Cup match here on Saturday.
So much competition for slot makes me helpless, says coach Stimac
Jun 08, 2019, at 06:09 pm
New Delhi, June 8 (IBNS): Indian Head Coach Igor Stimac admitted that he is “helpless as a coach” as there is competition for every slot in the team.
Young India beat Thailand in King's Cup clash
Jun 08, 2019, at 05:58 pm
New Delhi, June 8 (IBNS): The central defence played together for the first time together, and so did the midfield. Even as the stalwarts including Sunil Chhetri were rested, a new young-look India rose to the occasion to beat Thailand 1-0 in the third-place play-off of the King’s Cup in Buriram, Thailand. Anirudh Thapa tapped it in from close in the 17th minute to make the difference.
Virat Kohli fined for wasting drinking water in Gurugram house
Jun 08, 2019, at 12:58 pm
Gurugram, Jun 8 (IBNS): Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has been fined by the Gurugram Municipal Corporation for wasting drinking water by using it to clean a car in Gurugram house, media reports said.