ICC thanks Chanderpaul for his contribution to international cricket
Jan 25, 2016, at 06:57 pm
Dubai, Jan 25 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has congratulated Shivnarine Chanderpaul on a successful international career and has thanked him for his contribution to international cricket.
Star Sports Pro Kabaddi signs actor Yash as brand ambassador
Jan 25, 2016, at 05:47 pm
Bengaluru, Jan 25 (IBNS) Star Sports Pro Kabaddi on Sunday signed actor Yash as its brand ambassador.
Cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara turns 28
Jan 25, 2016, at 04:09 pm
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IBNS) Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara celebrated his 28th birthday on Monday.
PV Sindhu wins Malaysia Masters
Jan 25, 2016, at 04:51 am
Penang, Jan 24 (IBNS): Taking just little more than 30 minutes, India's PV Sindhu beat Scottish shuttler Kirsty Gilmour in the women's singles event to lift the Malaysia Masters title.
South Africa-West Indies warm-up match tied
Jan 25, 2016, at 01:00 am
Dubai, Jan 24 (IBNS) Defending champion South Africa and the West Indies played out a thrilling tie in a warm-up match in Fatullah on Sunday ahead of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Bangladesh 2016, which starts on Wednesday.
Australian Open: Novak Djokovic beats Gilles Simon
Jan 24, 2016, at 11:46 pm
Melbourne, Jan 24 (IBNS) Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic reached the last eight stage of the Australian Open men's singles event by beating Gilles Simon here on Sunday.
Richie Richardson , Peter Nero to be recognized by WICB
Jan 24, 2016, at 10:19 pm
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, Jan 24 (IBNS) The West Indies Cricket Board will award and acknowledge two outstanding servants on West Indies cricket.
Rohit Sharma storms up ODI batting charts
Jan 24, 2016, at 07:53 pm
Dubai, Jan 24 (IBNS): India's Rohit Sharma has surged into the top five of the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen after stellar performances in the just-concluded series against Australia, which the world champion and number-one ranked side won 4-1.
Maria Sharapova reaches Australian Open quarter-finals
Jan 24, 2016, at 03:21 pm
Melbourne, Jan 24 (IBNS): Russian Tennis star Maria Sharapova reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open women's singles event here on Sunday.
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Rohit Sharma completes 5000 runs in ODI
Jan 24, 2016, at 04:44 am
Sydney, Jan 23 (IBNS): Indian opener Rohit Sharma completed 5000 runs in ODIs during the fifth match of the series against Australia here on Saturday.
Australian Open: Sania Mirza wins both outings
Jan 24, 2016, at 04:32 am
Melbourne, Jan 23 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Martina Hingis moved to the third round of the Australian Open women's doubles event by beating Ukrainian sisters Lyudmyla and Nadiia Kichenok here on Saturday.
Darren Lehmann to miss T20 series against India due to illness
Jan 24, 2016, at 04:15 am
Sydney, Jan 23 (IBNS): Australian coach Darren Lehmann will miss the upcoming T20 series against India due to illness, officials said.
Bhuvneshwar ruled out with thumb injury
Jan 24, 2016, at 03:44 am
Mumbai, Jan 23 (IBNS) The BCCI on Saturday said Gurkeerat Mann will be the cover up for injured Ajinkya Rahane while Rishi Dhawan has been named as Bhuvneshwar Kumar's replacement.
I-L: Kolkata Derby ends in a stalemate
Jan 24, 2016, at 03:00 am
Kolkata, Jan 23 (IBNS) Sanjoy Sen made a solitary change from the side that triumphed against Salgaocar with Sony Norde making way for Balwant Singh into the lineup.
India leads run feast on day two of ICC U19 Cricket World Cup warm-up matches
Jan 24, 2016, at 12:41 am
Dubai, Jan 23 (IBNS) Three-time champion India, 1998 winner England and two-time champion Pakistan flexed their batting firepower to win their warm-up matches on Saturday ahead of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Bangladesh 2016, which starts on Wednesday, 27 January.
West Indies batting star Shivnarine Chanderpaul retires
Jan 23, 2016, at 11:43 pm
St. John's, Jan 23 (IBNS) West Indies batting icon Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who has gifted several memorable innings to his fans over the year, has announced his retirement from international cricket.
Manish Pandey hits 104 to help India beat Australia by four wickets
Jan 23, 2016, at 11:26 pm
Sydney, Jan 23 (IBNS): Batsman Manish Pandey hammered unbeaten 104 which helped India beat Australia by six wickets in the fifth ODI match of the series here on Saturday.
Jan 23, 2016, at 07:27 pm
Dubai, Jan 23 (IBNS) New Zealand and Zimbabwe players have made impressive gains in the latest MRF Tyres ICC T20I Player Rankings, which were released on Saturday morning.
Australia set India 331 runs to win 5th ODI
Jan 23, 2016, at 07:20 pm
Sydney, Jan 23 (IBNS) Batting first in the fifth and final ODI of the series, Australia set India a steep target of 331 runs, here on Saturday.
Jan 23, 2016, at 06:08 pm
Mumbai, Jan 23 (IBNS) The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Gurkeerat Singh Mann in the India T20I team as a cover up for injured Ajinkya Rahane, according to an official release.
Jan 23, 2016, at 03:15 pm
Sydney, Jan 23 (IBNS): In the fifth and final ODI match of the series, India won the toss and opted to field first against Australia here on Saturday.
South Africa, West Indies cruise on day one of ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 warm-up matches
Jan 23, 2016, at 05:04 am
Dubai, Jan 22 (IBNS): Defending champion South Africa and the West Indies rode on centuries from their respective captains to comfortably win their warm-up matches ahead of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Bangladesh 2016, which starts on Wednesday, 27 January.
SAF games torch reaches Guwahati, theme song launched
Jan 23, 2016, at 02:12 am
Guwahati, Jan 22 (IBNS): The torch of 12th South Asian Games, 2016 reached Guwahati on Friday, which will be held in Guwahati and Shillong from February 5-16.
Australian Open: Serena Williams beats Daria Kasatkina
Jan 22, 2016, at 09:14 pm
Melbourne, Jan 22 (IBNS): American Tennis icon Serena Williams reached the fourth round of the Australian Open by beating Russian Daria Kasatkina in her women's singles third round clash here on Friday.
Roger Federer wins 300th Grand Slam singles match
Jan 22, 2016, at 09:13 pm
Melbourne, Jan 22 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis legend Roger Federer added one more feather to his crown by clinching the 300 th Grand Slam match victory of his career during a third round match of the ongoing Australian Open here on Friday.
BCB announces preliminary squad for Asia Cup 2016 , ICC World Twenty20 India 2016
Jan 22, 2016, at 08:57 pm
Dhaka, Jan 22 (IBNS): Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced a 25-member preliminary squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2016 and ICC World Twenty20 India 2016.
Wasim Khan one shot ahead after round three of Final Qualifying Stage
Jan 22, 2016, at 04:27 am
Kensville Golf & Country Club, Ahmedabad, Jan 21 (IBNS): Delhi’s Wasim Khan shot a two-over-74 to hold a one-shot lead in round three of the PGTI’s Final Qualifying Stage for the 2016 season being held at the Kensville Golf & Country Club near Ahmedabad. Khan’s three-day total stood at five-over-221.
Lleyton Hewitt crashes out of Australian Open
Jan 22, 2016, at 04:25 am
Melbourne, Jan 21 (IBNS): Ending an era in the world of Tennis singles clash, Lleyton Hewitt bid adieu to his career after being defeated by Spain's David Ferrer in the second round of the Australian Open here on Thursday.
Zimbabwe's Brian Vitori reported for suspect bowling action
Jan 22, 2016, at 03:47 am
Dubai, Jan 21 (IBNS) Zimbabwe’s left-arm fast bowler Brian Vitori has been reported with a suspect bowling action during the third Twenty20 International (T20I) against Bangladesh, which his side won by 31 runs in Khulna on Wednesday.
Valdes announces departure from Manchester United
Jan 22, 2016, at 03:39 am
London, Jan 21 (IBNS): Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes has announced his departure from the English club.