Sandpapergate: CA bans Steve Smith, David Warner from cricket for 12 months

Mar 28, 2018, at 08:48 pm

Melbourne, Mar 28 (IBNS): In the wake of the ball tampering accusations levelled against former Australian cricket captain Steven Smith, his deputy David Warner and team member Cameron Bancroft, Cricket Australia, the sport's highest governing body in the nation, has decided to impose a ban of twelve months on the senior leaders, while slamming a nine-month embargo on cricket on the latter, reports said on Wednesday.

Ball tampering : Smith and Warner banned for 12 months, Bancroft gets 9-month penalty

Mar 28, 2018, at 07:59 pm

Canberra, Mar 28 (IBNS) :Australia captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner have been banned for a 12 month period by Cricket Australia for their attempt to tamper with the ball on the third day of the Cape Town test against South Africa, media reports said on Wednesday.

David Warner steps down as Sunrisers Hyderabad captain over ball-tampering row

Mar 28, 2018, at 06:02 pm

Hyderabad, Mar 28 (IBNS): Australian batsman David Warner has stepped down as the captain of the Indian Premier League franchise, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), over his involvement in the ball tampering case that had shaken the Australian cricket.

Darren Lehmann to remain Australia head coach: Sutherland

Mar 28, 2018, at 03:26 pm

Johannesburg, Mar 28 (IBNS): Cricket Australia on Wednesday confirmed that coach Darren Lehmann will continue to remain in his position and he had no prior knowledge on the ball tampering incident which hit the Australian cricket hard during the third Test match against South Africa.

Boult, Morkel move up after nine-wicket match hauls

Mar 27, 2018, at 11:48 pm

Dubai, Mar 27 (IBNS): Elgar, Markram attain career-best rankings; Williamson and Cummins among others to gain in latest rankings update.

James Bracey signs new contract with Gloucestershire Cricket

Mar 27, 2018, at 10:00 pm

London, Mar 27 (IBNS):  Gloucestershire Cricket on Tuesday announced wicket-keeper James Bracey has signed a new contract until the end of the 2019 season.

Michael Vaughan 'pretty sure' ball-tampering took place during winter Ashes

Mar 27, 2018, at 09:30 pm

London, Mar 27 (IBNS): Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has said he is 'pretty sure' that Australians did ball-tampering during the recently held Ashes series which England lost 4-0.

Matthew Renshaw added to Australian squad for fourth Test against South Africa

Mar 27, 2018, at 08:58 pm

Melbourne, Mar 27 (IBNS): Australian batsman Matthew Renshaw has been added to the squad for the fourth Test against South Africa.

Ball-tampering scandal: Darren Lehmann to resign as Australian team coach?

Mar 27, 2018, at 03:44 pm

Cape Town, Mar 27 (IBNS): With the ball-tampering incident hitting the Australian cricket world hard, national team coach Darren Lehmann might step down from his position, media reports said.

India Women’s squad for Paytm ODI series against England Women announced

Mar 27, 2018, at 03:10 am

Mumbai, Mar 26 (IBNS): The All-India Women's Selection Committee has named the India Women's squad for the upcoming Paytm ODI series against England Women to be played in Nagpur.  

ICC reveals team of WC Qualifier 2018

Mar 27, 2018, at 12:53 am

Dubai, Mar 26 (IBNS): Windies captain Jason Holder has been named as captain of the Team of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018, which was announced on Monday.

IPL: Ajinkya Rahane to lead Rajasthan Royals

Mar 26, 2018, at 09:52 pm

Jaipur, Mar 26 (IBNS): Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane will captain the Rajasthan Royals squad in the upcoming IPL season.

ICC congratulates Afghanistan and the Windies for qualifying for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Mar 26, 2018, at 07:26 pm

Harare, Mar 26 (IBNS) : ICC Chief Executive David Richardson has congratulated Afghanistan and the Windies for making it through to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 and also thanked Zimbabwe Cricket, their volunteers and the ICC staff for putting together a successful ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018, which concluded in Harare on Sunday.

Afghanistan win ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier

Mar 26, 2018, at 03:20 am

Dubai, Mar 25 (IBNS): Off-spinner Mujeeb Rahman upstaged Rashid Khan’s world record of fastest to 100 ODI wickets while opener Mohammad Shahzad produced a sparkling half-century as Afghanistan defeated the Windies by seven wickets to win the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday.  

Miami Open: Tennis star Caroline Wozniacki claims she and her family members were abused by crowd

Mar 26, 2018, at 02:32 am

Miami, Mar 25 (IBNS): In a striking claim, world number two Caroline Wozniacki has said her parents received death threats following her defeat in the Miami Open.

ICC Women's Championship: Sweeping series 3-0 does not make teams complacent

Mar 26, 2018, at 01:24 am

Dubai, Mar 25 (IBNS): Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof was elated after a crushing 3-0 victory in an away series against Sri Lanka but said her players were looking to “polish” their skills as they prepare to take on stronger teams in the ICC Women’s Championship.

Ball tampering row: Steve Smith handed one Test match ban

Mar 26, 2018, at 12:08 am

Dubai, Mar 25 (IBNS): The ICC on Sunday said Australia captain Steve Smith, who has stepped down for the ongoing Test match against South Africa, has been given one-match suspension and fined 100 percent of his match fee.

Rashid Khan touches fastest 100 wickets mark

Mar 25, 2018, at 11:26 pm

Harare, Mar 25 (IBNS): Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan created history during the final match of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers in Harare against West Indies when he picked up the wicket of  Shai Hope.

Mohammed Shami injured in road mishap

Mar 25, 2018, at 11:17 pm

Dehradun, Mar 25 (IBNS): Indian pacer Mohammed Shami was recently injured after he was involved in a road mishap recently.

Roger Federer stunned in Miami Open by Thanasi Kokkinakis

Mar 25, 2018, at 10:13 pm

Miami, Mar 25 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis master Roger Federer was left shocked as he was defeated in the  second round of the Miami Open by Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis on Saturday.

Ball-tampering: Australian skipper Steve Smith, vice-captain David Warner resign

Mar 25, 2018, at 09:48 pm

Cape Town, Mar 25 (IBNS): In a major development in the world of cricket, Australian skipper Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner have stepped down from their positions.

Ball tampering: Aussie skipper Steve Smith, vice captain David Warner resign

Mar 25, 2018, at 08:32 pm

Canberra, Mar 25 (IBNS):  Australian cricket team captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner resigned from their positions on Sunday amid allegations that the two were involved in a ball tampering case.

Ball tampering case: Aussie skipper Steve Smith asked to step down

Mar 25, 2018, at 07:02 pm

Canberra, Mar 25 (IBNS): Australia cricket team captain Steve Smith has been asked to step down from his position, media reports said on Sunday.

Windies aim top settle scores with Afghanistan in final

Mar 25, 2018, at 12:23 am

Harare, Mar 24 (IBNS): The ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 will have new winners on Sunday when number one seeds the Windies and second-seeded Afghanistan will face each other in the final before broadcast cameras at the Harare Sports Club.

Stephen Constantine announces 24-member squad for Kyrgyz Republic match

Mar 24, 2018, at 11:40 pm

New Delhi, Mar 24 (IBNS): National Coach Stephen Constantine announced the squad list of 24 players for India's forthcoming AFC Asian Cup Qualifier match against the Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek on Tuesday.

Miami Open: Novak Djokovic suffers second round defeat

Mar 24, 2018, at 10:07 pm

Miami, Mar 24 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic suffered a shock second round exit in the ongoing Miami Open.

"We need to maintain our focus against Kyrgyz Republic"

Mar 24, 2018, at 10:05 pm

New Delhi, Mar 24 (IBNS): As India gear up to take on the Kyrgyz Republic, National Coach Stephen Constantine “expects a similar game” as the first-leg in Bengaluru, adding that the team needs to “maintain it’s focus.” In an interview he speaks at length about the home-leg match, qualification to the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, the injured players and the missing link of Sunil Chhetri and EugenesonLyngdoh. Excerpts:

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani congratulates nation cricket team for World Cup qualification

Mar 24, 2018, at 10:03 pm

Kabul, Mar 24 (IBNS): Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has congratulated his country's national cricket team for qualifying for the upcoming World Cup in 2019. Ghani said the team made the nation proud by reaching the World Cup for the second time.

Virat Kohli to skip Afghanistan Test?

Mar 24, 2018, at 09:43 pm

Kabul, Mar 24 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli might miss the upcoming debut Test match of Afghanistan, media reports said.

Corey Anderson to replace Nathan Coulter-Nile in RCB’s squad

Mar 24, 2018, at 09:39 pm

Bangalore, Mar 24 (IBNS): The IPL Technical Committee has approved a replacement for Nathan Coulter-Nile - fast bowler from Australia - in the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad.