John Hastings quits cricket for health condition
Nov 14, 2018, at 06:15 pm
Sydney, Nov 14 (IBNS): Australian pace bowler John Hastings was forced to quit the game due to his poor health condition, officials said on Wednesday.
USA’s Monank Patel receives warning for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Nov 14, 2018, at 05:50 pm
Dubai, Nov 14 (IBNS): USA bowler Monank Patel has received a warning for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during its ICC World Cricket League Division 3 match against Kenya, in Oman on Monday.
Why your number of romantic partners mirrors your mother, explains study
Nov 14, 2018, at 04:25 pm
Ohio, Nov 14 (IBNS): A new national study out of The Ohio State University shows that people whose mothers had more partners – married or cohabiting – often follow the same path.
Pakistan get first win, Australia seal semi-final slot
Nov 14, 2018, at 04:06 pm
Dubai, Sept 14 (IBNS): Pakistan sailed on a captain’s innings from Javeria Khan, as she guided them to a 38-run win over Ireland in the afternoon fixture at the Guyana National Stadium. Javeria contributed in three substantial partnerships, as the team’s batting group continued its upward graph: They improved on the 137 they posted against India to register 139 for six, their highest score in ICC Women’s World T20s.
New Zealand fined for slow over-rate in Guyana
Nov 14, 2018, at 03:50 pm
Dubai, Nov 14 (IBNS): New Zealand have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in their Group B ICC Women’s World T20 2018 match against Australia in Guyana on Tuesday.
Real Madrid names Santiago Solari as permanent coach until end of June 2021
Nov 14, 2018, at 03:36 pm
Madrid, Nov 14 (IBNS): Football giant Real Madrid has named Santiago Solari as its permanent coach until the end of June 2021.
KKR releases pacer Mitchell Starc via a text message
Nov 14, 2018, at 03:17 pm
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders have stopped contract with Australia bowler Mitchell Starc via a text message.
Rohit Sharma rested from India A’s four-day match
Nov 13, 2018, at 07:18 pm
Mumbai, Nov 13 (IBNS): Cricketer Rohit Sharma, who was originally named in India A’s squad for the first four-day match against New Zealand A, has been advised rest by the BCCI Medical Team in consultation with the team management and the All-India Senior Selection Committee.
Rohit Sharma,SRK's Twitter conversation over Baazigar surely wins hearts
Nov 13, 2018, at 06:31 pm
Mumbai, Nov 13 (IBNS): Indian batsman Rohit Sharma on Monday said Baazigar, which features Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role, is his favourite Bollywood movie.
AIFF, Government of Odisha sign MoU for football development
Nov 13, 2018, at 05:41 pm
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday (November 12, 2018) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Government of Odisha. The MoU was signed in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mr. Naveen Patnaik at a packed Kalinga Stadium complex in Bhuwaneshwar.
Shoaib Malik won't play T10 league, wants to spend time with family
Nov 13, 2018, at 04:39 pm
Islamabad, Nov 13 (IBNS): In an emotional message, Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik has said he will not be playing the T10 league and will want to spend time with his family.
England, South Africa inaugurate St. Lucia action with wins
Nov 13, 2018, at 03:51 pm
Dubai, Nov 13 (IBNS): England got their ICC Women’s World T20 2018 campaign up and running with a seven-wicket win against Bangladesh, after their first game was washed out. One the back of a three-wicket haul by Kirstie Gordon, England kept Bangladesh to 76 for nine, a target that was revised to 64 in 16 overs as rain interrupted England’s chase.
Dilhara Lokuhettige charged under Emirates Cricket Board anti-corruption code
Nov 13, 2018, at 03:49 pm
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC), on behalf of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), has charged former Sri Lanka international Dilhara Lokuhettige with three counts of breaching the ECB’s Anti-Corruption Code.
Taylor, Fakhar, Shadab and Ferguson achieve career-high rankings
Nov 13, 2018, at 03:46 pm
Dubai, Nov 13 (IBNS): After scores of 80 and 86*, Ross Taylor has leapfrogged Joe Root, Babar Azam and David Warner to third position.
Ankle injury rules out Sunil Chhetri out for two weeks
Nov 12, 2018, at 07:39 pm
New Delhi, Nov Iconic National Team striker Sunil Chhetri has been ruled out of India’s forthcoming International Friendly against Jordan following an ankle injury sustained during JSW Bengaluru’s Hero ISL match against Kerala Blasters on Nov 5, 2018.
Novak Djokovic maintains top spot in ATP rankings
Nov 12, 2018, at 04:48 pm
Madrid, Nov 12 (IBNS); Serbian star Novak Djokovic topped the ATP rankings list released on Monday.
Simona Halep remains number one player in WTA rankings
Nov 12, 2018, at 04:42 pm
Madrid, Nov 12 (IBNS): Tennis star Simona Halep remained the number one player in the world, as per the WTA ranking list released on Monday.
India, Australia stay top of the table with second wins
Nov 12, 2018, at 04:02 pm
Dubai, Nov 12 (IBNS): After rain prevented play in St Lucia on Saturday, the sun baked down in Guyana on Sunday (11 November) as India and Australia both cemented their places at the top of Group B.
Yadav, Hafeez gain big after stellar performances
Nov 12, 2018, at 03:50 pm
Dubai, Nov 12 (IBNS): Kuldeep Yadav of India and Pakistan’s Mohammad Hafeez have been rewarded with big jumps in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings after they played key roles in their sides’ convincing victories over their respective rivals in the recently-concluded T20I series.
3rd T20: Shikhar Dhawan, Pant help India beat West Indies by six wickets, win series 3-0
Nov 11, 2018, at 10:47 pm
Chennai, Nov 11 (IBNS): Shikhar Dhawan played a sensible knock of 92 runs and Rishabh Pant (58) provided him a strong company at the other end as India defeated West Indies by six wickets in the third T20 match of the series to lift the trophy here on Sunday.
West Indies post 181/ 3 against India
Nov 11, 2018, at 08:37 pm
Chennai, Nov 11 (IBNS): West Indies batsmen batted sensibly as they posted 181 runs for the loss of three wickets against India in the third T20 match of the series here on Sunday.
West Indies win toss, opt to bat first against India
Nov 11, 2018, at 07:49 pm
Chennai, Nov 11 (IBNS): West Indies won the toss and opted to bat first against India int he third and final T20 match of the series here on Sunday.
Indian women's team pump 7 past Bangladesh in 2020 Olympics qualifier
Nov 11, 2018, at 05:13 pm
Yangon, Nov 11 (IBNS): Leaving the disappointment of the draw against Nepal behind, the Indian women's national team recorded a fine 7-1 win against Bangladesh in their second match of the 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers Round 1, held on Sunday (November 11) at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon. Bala Devi scored four out of the seven goals for India, with Kamala Devi grabbing a brace and Sanju wrapping an excellent performance with a well-deserved strike.
India, Australia, Windies kick off ICC Women’s World T20 with fine wins
Nov 10, 2018, at 05:31 pm
Dubai, Nov 10 (IBNS): Harmanpreet Kaur set the opening day of the ICC Women’s World T20 2018 on fire with her highest T20I score, 103 off just 51 balls. The knock powered India to a 34-run win against New Zealand, and gave the tournament a flying start.
Indian player Ratanbala Devi winning hearts
Nov 10, 2018, at 05:20 pm
Myanmar, Nov 10 (IBNS):The 20-member Indian squad competing at the 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament has a number of youngsters and fresh faces, and perhaps one of the most exciting prospects among the lot is 19-year-old forward Ratanbala Devi.
Maymol confident of positive result against Bangladesh
Nov 10, 2018, at 05:16 pm
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): The Indian women's national team takes on Bangladesh in their second match of the first round of the 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, which will be held at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on Sunday (November 11).
England and Zimbabwe players make impressive gains
Nov 10, 2018, at 03:34 pm
Dubai, Nov 10 (IBNS): England and Zimbabwe cricketers have surged in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, which were released on Saturday morning and incorporates player performances from the Galle and Sylhet Tests.
Raheem Sterling signs contract extension with Manchester City
Nov 10, 2018, at 08:18 am
London, Nov10 (IBNS): Raheem Sterling has signed a three-year contract extension with British football side Manchester City.
Indian women team beat New Zealand by 34 runs in World T20 clash
Nov 10, 2018, at 08:10 am
Providence, Nov 10 (IBNS): Indian women team defeated New Zealand by 34 runs in their opening World T20 match here on Friday.
Kolkata: Shruti clinches Ladies Open Singles title
Nov 09, 2018, at 06:52 pm
Kolkata, Nov 9 (IBNS): Second seeded Shruti Gupta took a little over 90 minutes to outclass top seeded Yubrani Banerjee to clinch the Ladies Open Singles title at the ongoing Calcutta Hard Court Tennis Championship 2018, been held at the Calcutta South Club Ltd.