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Chris Lynn ruled out of ODI series due to injury

Jan 08, 2018, at 09:21 pm

Sydney, Jan 8 (IBNS): Cricketer Chris Lynn has been  ruled out of the Gillette ODI Series due to a calf injury, Crcket Australia confirmed on Monday.

Afghanistan, New Zealand, Pakistan and Windies win warm-up games

Jan 08, 2018, at 09:06 pm

Dubai, Jan 8 (IBNS): Afghanistan gave an early warning of their potential in the U19 Cricket World 2018 Cup when they pulled off an impressive 56-run victory over Bangladesh in a warm-up match today.

Australia swap places with England following 4-0 series win

Jan 08, 2018, at 09:04 pm

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): Home side's innings-and-123 run win on final day of Ashes takes them to third in the rankings

Australia demolish England in Ashes, win by 4-0

Jan 08, 2018, at 04:58 pm

Sydney, Jan 8 (IBNS): Australia demolished England in the Ashes by 4-0 as the Aussies went on to win the fifth encounter by an innings and 123 runs on Monday.

England name squad for IT20 Tri-series against Australia and New Zealand

Jan 08, 2018, at 03:44 pm

London, Jan 8 (IBNS):  James Vince, Mark Wood and Sam Billings have been recalled in the English T20 side for the series against Australia and New Zealand in February.

Now Hardik Pandya compared with Amitabh Bachchan

Jan 08, 2018, at 02:19 pm

Cape Town, Jan 8 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya's heroic knock in the first innings against South Africa in the first Test has drawn several comparisons and this time he was even equate to Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

This is my last BBL, confirms Kevin Pietersen

Jan 08, 2018, at 12:54 pm

Melbourne, Jan 8 (IBNS): English player Kevin Pietersen on Sunday confirmed that the current edition of the Big Bash League will be last.

India v South Africa first Test: Third day's play called off due to rain

Jan 08, 2018, at 03:04 am

Cape Town, Jan 7 (IBNS): The third days play of the first Test match between India and South Africa has been called off due to rain on Sunday.

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup opens in New Zealand

Jan 08, 2018, at 01:05 am

Dubai, Jan 7 (IBNS): The ICC U19 Cricket World 2018 Cup officially got underway in style at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday with an impressive ceremony showcasing New Zealand’s culture.

Stoke City announces termination of contract of manager Mark Hughes

Jan 07, 2018, at 10:59 pm

London, Jan 7 (IBNS): Football giant Stoke City on Sunday said contract of manager Mark Hughes has been terminated.

Pandya anchors India's fight back in Cape Town Test, South Africa lead by 142 runs

Jan 07, 2018, at 04:30 am

Cape Town, Jan 6 (IBNS): Countering the South African pace attack, Indian batsman Hardik Pandya played an aggressive knock of 93 runs to help his team to fight back against the host, who ended the second day of the First Test match with a lead of 142 runs in Cape Town on Saturday.

Cape Town Test: South Africa 65/2 in second innings at stumps on Day 2

Jan 07, 2018, at 03:04 am

Cape Town, Jan 6 (IBNS): South Africa finished at 65/2 in the second innings at stumps on the second day of the first Test match in Cape Town on Friday.

IPL 2018: Michael Hussey appointed as batting coach of Chennai Super Kings

Jan 07, 2018, at 02:10 am

Chennai, Jan 6 (IBNS): Former Australian cricketer Michael Hussey has been appointed as the batting coach of Chennai Super Kings in Indian Premier League (IPL) as the tournament is heading towards its eleventh edition in 2018.

Simona Halep wins Shenzhen Open, Elina Svitolina clinches Brisbane title

Jan 07, 2018, at 01:54 am

Shenzhen/Brisbane, Jan 6 (IBNS): World number one Simona Halep won the Shenzhen Open while number six ranked Elina Svitolina clinched the Brisbane title on Saturday, media reports said.

South Africa bowl out India for 209 runs

Jan 07, 2018, at 01:34 am

Cape Town, Jan 6 (IBNS): India were bowled out for 209 runs, trailing by 77 runs, in the second day of the first Test match against South Africa here on Saturday.

Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar mark strong comeback after initial jolts against South Africa

Jan 07, 2018, at 12:40 am

Cape TiOwn, Jan 6 (IBNS):Indian batsman Hardik Pandya showed his skills with the willow to perfection as he remained unbeaten at 82 to help India make a comeback after severe jolts initially to finish at 186 for seven in tea time on the second day of the First Test against South Africa here on Saturday.

Chelsea signs Ross Barkley from Everton

Jan 06, 2018, at 11:38 pm

London, Jan 6 (IBNS):; British football club Chelsea has announced it has signed Ross Barkley from Everton.

India struggle at 28-3 after bowling out South Africa for 286

Jan 06, 2018, at 04:20 am

Cape Town, Jan 5 (IBNS): India struggled at 3-28 at stumps as South African bowlers used late conditions well to put pressure on the famed opponent lineup on the first day of the first Test here on Friday.

Delhi Daredevils appoints Ricky Ponting as head coach

Jan 06, 2018, at 04:11 am

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IBNS): Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has been appointed as the head coach of IPL side Delhi Daredevils.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar picks up four wickets, India bowl out South Africa for 286 runs

Jan 06, 2018, at 02:50 am

Cape Town, Jan 5 (IBNS):  Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked up four wickets as India bowled out South Africa for 286 runs on the first day of the first Test match here on Friday.

Steve Smith delighted he is retained by Rajasthan Royals for IPL season

Jan 06, 2018, at 12:07 am

Jaipur, Jan 5 (IBNS): Australian skipper Steve Smith has said he is delighted to be retained in the Rajasthan Royals side for the upcoming IPL season.

Bangladesh,England will look to top group

Jan 05, 2018, at 10:43 pm

Dubai, Jan 5 (IBNS): Bangladesh played an attractive brand of cricket to qualify for the semi-finals for the first time ever in the previous edition of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup.

Cape Town Test: South Africa win toss, elect to bat against India

Jan 05, 2018, at 07:17 pm

Cape Town, Jan 5 (IBNS): South African captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bat first in the first Test match against India in Cape Town on Friday.

IPL 2018: RCB retains Virat Kohli, Dhoni to reunite with CSK

Jan 05, 2018, at 05:28 pm

Mumbai, Jan 5 (IBNS): Royal Challengers Bangalore has retained its skipper Virat Kohli for the 11th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) while former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is all set to reunite with his old franchise Chennai Super Kings in the tournament from this year, media reports said.

Supreme Court directs BCCI to allow Bihar to play domestic tournaments

Jan 04, 2018, at 11:03 pm

New Delhi/Bihar, Jan 4 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to allow Bihar Cricket Association to play Ranji trophy and other domestic tournaments, media reports said.

India-South Africa Test series to begin tomorrow in Cape Town

Jan 04, 2018, at 10:49 pm

Cape Town, Jan 4 (IBNS): The much awaited Test series between India and South Africa is all set to begin in Cape Town on Friday.

FC Goa fight back for a point against ATK

Jan 04, 2018, at 03:44 pm

Kolkata, Dec 3: Two goals within the first 25 minutes of a breakneck first half resulted in an entertaining 1-1 draw between ATK and FC Goa at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, on Wednesday.

New Zealand regains No.1 T20I rankings

Jan 04, 2018, at 12:33 am

Dubai, Jan 3 (IBNS): Its 2-0 victory over West Indies in the three-match series takes it atop the MRF Tyres ICC T20I Team Rankings.

Opportunity for South Africa to catch up with India

Jan 04, 2018, at 12:12 am

Cape Town, Jan 3 (IBNS):  South Africa will have a chance to join India at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings when the two sides go face to face in the three-Test series starting in Newlands, Cape Town, on Friday, 5 January.

Ravindra Jadeja down with viral illness, Shikhar Dhawan is fully fit: BCCI

Jan 03, 2018, at 09:42 pm

Cape Town, Feb 3 (IBNS): The BCCI on Wednesday said Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan, who suffered minor ankle injury before the team's departure to South Africa, is fit and he is available for selection for the first Test match against the home side.