After T20 World Cup exit, BCCI sacks Chetan Sharma-led selection team
Nov 19, 2022, at 06:03 pm
The Indian cricket board (BCCI) on Friday sacked former player Chetan Sharma-led selection panel in a bid to refurbish the men's senior team's functioning after a humiliating exit from the T20 World Cup earlier this month.
Beer sales banned around World Cup stadium in Qatar: FIFA
Nov 19, 2022, at 03:34 pm
Washington: Ahead of the start of the World Cup, FIFA announced that no alcohol will be sold at the eight stadiums which will host the iconic tournament’s 64 matches.
No short dresses, keep shoulders covered: Qatar directs fans attending World Cup matches
Nov 19, 2022, at 03:59 am
Qatar/IBNS: As football fans are gearing up for the FIFA World Cup 2022 which is all set to start in Qatar on Nov 20, the organisers have set out a list of bizarre rules for the spectators who would assemble at the stadiums of the Middle-East country to watch the tournament.
India-New Zealand first T20I called off due to rain
Nov 18, 2022, at 07:54 pm
Wellington/IBNS: The first T20I match between India and New Zealand was on Friday called off due to rain.
ATP Finals: Rafael Nadal ends season with 'positive win'
Nov 18, 2022, at 04:46 pm
Turin/UNI: Rafael Nadal finished his ATP Finals campaign with a win, when the Spaniard downed Casper Ruud 7-5, 7-5 at the prestigious season finale here.
India, New Zealand eye getting over World Cup heartbreak in first T20 faceoff
Nov 18, 2022, at 01:09 am
Wellington/UNI: India and New Zealand will grab the opportunity coming their way to get over the T20 World Cup heartbreak when they lock horns in the first of the three-match T20 series here on Friday.
Ravi Shastri questions Rahul Dravid's frequent breaks, says '2-3 months IPL enough'
Nov 17, 2022, at 11:47 pm
Former India cricket head coach Ravi Shastri has questioned the frequent breaks taken by his successor Rahul Dravid, who is giving a miss to the team's New Zealand tour.
Eighth Tolly Invitation Bridge Tournament to be held on Nov 18-20
Nov 17, 2022, at 07:40 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Twenty-six top teams from different parts of the country will stake their claim for the top honours in the 8th Tolly Invitation Bridge Tournament to be held at Tollygunge Club here during November 18 to 20 next.
IND-NZ matches: Where to watch live telecast and streaming in India?
Nov 17, 2022, at 05:23 pm
After an embarrassing exit from the T20 World Cup, India, under stand-in captain Hardik Pandya, are aiming to bounce back with their New Zealand tour officially beginning on Friday.
ICC T20 International Rankings: India batter Suryakumar Yadav retains top position
Nov 16, 2022, at 11:52 pm
Dubai: Indian middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav retained his position at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings while several England stars made significant gains after their victory in the T20 World Cup.
'No need to prove': Hardik Pandya brushing aside Michael Vaughan's Team India remark
Nov 16, 2022, at 08:40 pm
Wellington/UNI/IBNS: Players have no need 'to prove anything to anyone', said India's stand-in cricket captain Hardik Pandya brushing aside ex-England skipper Michael Vaughan's remark where he called the men-in-blue "most underperforming white-ball team in the history of world cricket".
Novak Djokovic clear to play Australian Open 2023: Reports
Nov 16, 2022, at 08:22 pm
Melbourne/UNI: The Australian government has overturned Novak Djokovic's visa ban, clearing him to play at next year's Australian Open, according to a media report.
'We need to cope with it': Hardik Pandya over T20 World Cup 'disappointment' ahead of NZ series
Nov 16, 2022, at 06:17 pm
India's stand-in captain Hardik Pandya on Wednesday exuded confidence in a bounce back days after the team crashed out of the T20 World Cup following a humiliating defeat against England in the semi final.
Nov 16, 2022, at 05:33 am
Kolkata/IBNS: City based Baba Blues, represented by Subrata Saha, Vibhas Todi, Pinaki Prasad Khan, Sanjit Dey, struck form to bag the team title while Soumitra Chakraborty & Mrityunjoy De duo won the crown in pairs event of the Balarampur Chini East India Bridge Championship, West Bengal Bridge Association informed here on Monday.
IPL 2023: Here is the full player retentions list
Nov 16, 2022, at 05:24 am
The window for the 10 franchises to retain players for the mega T20 tournament Indian Premier League 2023 season ended on Tuesday.
Bridge tournament: Arnab & Abhirup claim top spot at 9th round of 4th edition
Nov 15, 2022, at 10:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Arnab Basu Roy & Abhirup Ghosh displayed a fine show and came first at the ninth round of fourth edition in the Shree Cement Weekly Pairs Bridge Tournament, held online, according to the West Bengal Bridge Association here on Friday.
Kieron Pollard retires from IPL, to continue as Mumbai Indians coach now
Nov 15, 2022, at 09:20 pm
Mumbai: West Indies icon Kieron Pollard, who played for Mumbai Indians for more than a decade, has decided to retire from the Indian Premier League tournament.
Sania Mirza cuts cake, celebrates birthday with Farah Khan
Nov 15, 2022, at 08:22 pm
Dubai: Director Farah Khan joined Sania Mirza in celebrating her 36th birthday as a video emerged on the social media where the Tennis star could be seen cutting a cake.
BCCI likely to rope in MS Dhoni as India set for T20 team overhaul
Nov 15, 2022, at 07:53 pm
The Indian cricket board (BCCI) is planning to rope in cricket great Mahendra Singh Dhoni for a specific role as the national T20 side is set for an overhaul following an embarrassing exit from the World Cup earlier this month.
IPL: Jason Behrendorff traded from Royal Challengers Bangalore to Mumbai Indians
Nov 15, 2022, at 05:08 pm
Australian fast bowler Jason Behrendorff has been traded from Royal Challengers Bangalore to Mumbai Indians for the forthcoming season of the T20 tournament, Indian Premier League (IPL).
Pat Cummins to skip 2023 IPL for 'packed' international schedule
Nov 15, 2022, at 03:17 pm
Sydney: Australia ODI and Test Skipper Pat Cummins will not play in next year’s Indian Premier League season, citing a heavy 2023 international schedule.
Shoaib Malik wishes Sania Mirza on birthday amid divorce rumours
Nov 15, 2022, at 02:15 pm
Dubai: Pakistani Cricketer Shoaib Malik on Tuesday wished his wife Sania Mirza with an adorable social media post on her birthday.
Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics mascots unveiled
Nov 14, 2022, at 11:50 pm
Paris: The organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics unveiled the identity of the mascots in a press conference held here on Monday.
T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya named in Team of the Tournament
Nov 14, 2022, at 07:34 pm
Melbourne/UNI: Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya are named in the Team of the Tournament, which were announced after the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final at MCG.
Taylor Fritz stuns Rafael Nadal on ATP Finals debut
Nov 14, 2022, at 07:29 pm
Turin/UNI: Taylor Fritz of America completed a dream debut at the ATP Finals with a 7-6(3), 6-1 over Spainish icon Rafael Nadal.
T20 World Cup: All-round England are deserving champions, says Daren Sammy
Nov 14, 2022, at 06:52 pm
England were the deserving champions, said former West Indies cricketer and captain Daren Sammy praising Jos Buttler's men.
Amid divorce reports, Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik to feature in The Mirza Malik Show
Nov 14, 2022, at 03:51 pm
Amid reports of their impending divorce, India's tennis icon Sania Mirza and former Pakistan cricket captain Shoaib Malik are set to feature in a reality show, The Mirza Malik Show.
Shami drops 'Karma' post on Twitter for Akhtar after Pakistan beat England
Nov 14, 2022, at 05:26 am
New Delhi: Indian bowler Mohammad Shami dropped an epic 'Karma' Twitter post for former pace icon Shoaib Akhtar after he had criticised Rohit Sharma's bowling squad for their semi-finals performance against England.
Ben Stokes shines as England beat Pakistan by five wickets to clinch T20 World Cup for second time
Nov 13, 2022, at 10:53 pm
Melbourne: All-rounder Ben Stokes recreated history as he remained unbeaten at 52 to ensure England beat spirited Pakistan by five wickets in the final of the T20 World Cup to clinch the trophy here on Sunday.
Change in rules as rains threaten England-Pakistan T20 World Cup finale
Nov 13, 2022, at 06:33 pm
Melbourne/UNI: With rain threatening to cause chaos, the World Cup organisers have made amendments to the playing regulations ahead of Sunday's T20 men's final between England and Pakistan.