'Not thinking of cementing place': Iyer on playing Test cricket for India
Dec 06, 2021, at 09:03 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer Monday said he is "not thinking of cementing a place" in the Test line-up, instead wants to do well whenever he gets an opportunity to wear the whites for the country.
Men's Junior Hockey World Cup: Argentina defeat Germany to secure first title in 16 years
Dec 06, 2021, at 08:58 pm
Bhubneswar/UNI: Lautaro Domene scored a hat-trick of penalty corners to help Argentina become Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup champions for the second time in their history, beating Germany 4-2 in a breathtaking final Sunday.
Amateur Open 2021: Abhishek Mitra swings to win in round 2
Dec 06, 2021, at 07:05 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Abhishek Mitra cruised to a comfortable two-shot win after swinging a solid last round of one-under 71 at Protouch Amateur Open 2021 played at the FWEPTA & Race Course.
Ajaz Patel's brilliance in vain as India thrash New Zealand in Mumbai by 372 runs
Dec 06, 2021, at 04:13 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The brilliant performance by Kiwi spin bowler Ajaz Patel, who clinched perfect 10 in the first innings, went in vain as New Zealand were decimated by India by 372 runs in the second Test at the Wankhede Stadium here on Monday.
New Zealand struggle at 140/5, India need five more wickets to clinch second Test
Dec 05, 2021, at 11:23 pm
Mumbai: New Zealand ended the third day's play at 140 runs for the loss of five wickets against India, still needing 400 runs to win the match, in the ongoing second Test match here on Sunday.
BWF World Tour Finals: Sindhu finishes runners- up, Seyoung claims maiden title
Dec 05, 2021, at 10:55 pm
Bali/UNI: India's ace shuttler PV Sindhu lost the BWF World Tour Finals title in straight sets - 21-16, 21-12 - to South Korea’s An Seyoung in the women’s singles Final, here on Sunday.
Second Test against NZ: Mayank-Pujara extend India's lead to 332 at stumps
Dec 05, 2021, at 02:58 am
Mumbai/UNI: Mayank Agarwal and Cheteshwar Pujara extended India's lead to 332 against New Zealand at stumps on day two of the second Test match here at the Wankhede stadium on Saturday.
Second Test: R Ashwin picks up four wickets as India bowl out NZ for 62 runs
Dec 04, 2021, at 09:50 pm
Mumbai: R Ashwin picked up four wickets and other Indian bowlers dominated as New Zealand were bowled out for 62 runs in their first innings of the second Test here on Saturday, taking a handsome lead of 263 runs.
Indian cricket team to tour South Africa for ODIs and Tests amid Omicron scare
Dec 04, 2021, at 08:28 pm
Johannesburg/UNI: India will tour to South Africa, as originally scheduled, in spite of the spread of COVID-19 variant Omicron in the southernmost tip of the African continent.
Welcome to the club: Anil Kumble to Ajaz Patel as Kiwi bowler picks perfect 10
Dec 04, 2021, at 07:40 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: New Zealand spin bowler Ajaz Patel on Saturday joined late English cricketer Jim Laker and former Indian captain Anil Kumble in picking 10 wickets in an innings during the second Test against India.
Ajaz Patel third cricketer to pick 10 wickets in an innings, joins Jim Laker and Anil Kumble club
Dec 04, 2021, at 07:22 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: New Zealand spin bowler Ajaz Patel created history at the Wankhede Stadium here by picking all 10 wickets of India in the first innings of second Test, a feat achieved only by two others.
Ajaz Patel's 10 wickets help New Zealand to bowl out India for 325, Mayank 150
Dec 04, 2021, at 06:59 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Ajaz Patel's record of picking 10 wickets in an innings helped New Zealand to bowl out India for 325 despite a massive innings by Mayank Agarwal in the second Test at Wankhede Stadium here on Saturday.
2nd Test: India 285/6 at lunch on day 2, Mayank still unbeaten
Dec 04, 2021, at 05:36 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Surviving the initial setbacks, India scored 285/6 at lunch on day two of the second Test against New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium here on Saturday.
IND vs NZ, 2nd Test, Day 1: Ajaz picks up 4-fer; Mayank's century helps India 221/4 at stumps
Dec 04, 2021, at 01:48 am
Mumbai, Dec 3 (UNI) New Zealand's Mumbai-born left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel spun a web around India before Mayank Agarwal's fighting 120 not out helped the hosts to reach 221 for the loss of four wickets at stumps on day one of the second Test match here at the Wankhede stadium on Friday.
Kashmir: Bradman-XI Sopore lift Friends Cup
Dec 04, 2021, at 12:18 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Bradman-XI Sopore on Wednesday emerged winners of the second Friends Cup T20 Cricket tournament at MET Ground, Sopore.
2nd Test: India 111/3 at tea on day 1
Dec 03, 2021, at 08:55 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: New Zealand bowler Ajaz Patel brought the visitors back to match picking three wickets of India, who scored 111 at tea on day one of the second Test here on Friday.
2nd Test: India win toss, elect to bat first against New Zealand
Dec 03, 2021, at 05:37 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to bat first against New Zealand in the second Test here on Friday.
Ishant, Rahane, Jadeja ruled out ahead of second Test against New Zealand
Dec 03, 2021, at 03:56 pm
Mumbai/UNI: India's Ishant Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane and Ravindra Jadeja have been ruled out ahead of the second Test against New Zealand here at the Wankhede stadium on Friday.
Anshul Mishra claims IGU Tolly Junior Open
Dec 03, 2021, at 03:06 pm
Kolkata: Local lad Anshul Mishra continued his rich vein of form as he claimed the IGU Tolly Junior Open title here with a total of 156 at the Par 70 Tollygunge Club on Thursday. He also claimed the Category B title.
IOC uses Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai's safety using 'quiet diplomacy'
Dec 03, 2021, at 12:51 am
Lausanne/UNI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday reaffirmed the safety of tennis star Peng Shuai, who accused a top government official of sexual assault, using "quiet diplomacy" with Chinese sports organisations.
Will try to put in performances that help team: Virat Kohli ahead of India-New Zealand 2nd Test
Dec 02, 2021, at 11:34 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, who is set to return to the national team in the second India-New Zealand second Test after rest, exuded confidence and spoke about relying on planning and execution while taking the field.
IPL: Kolkata Knight Riders announce retained players
Dec 02, 2021, at 02:12 am
Kolkata/UNI: Kolkata Knight Riders, who emerged as the runners-up of IPL 2021, announced their list of retained players ahead of the upcoming mega-auction.
Kashmir: Danish Dhaar completes trekking of 100 plus high altitude Alpine lakes
Dec 02, 2021, at 01:47 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Danish Dhaar ,Founder and MD of All Jammu Kashmir Mountaineering Foundation, has completed trekking of 100 plus high altitude Alpine lakes.
J&K Cricket Association announces Vijay Hazare Trophy squad, Shubham Pundir continues as skipper
Dec 02, 2021, at 01:43 am
Srinagar/IBNS: J&K Cricket Association (JKCA) Monday announced its 20 member squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare One Day Tournament scheduled from Dec 8 to Dec 29.
See you on the other side: KL Rahul as he bids adieu to Punjab Kings
Dec 01, 2021, at 11:37 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Indian cricketer KL Rahul has left a heartfelt note on social media while bidding farewell to franchise Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Pakistani pacer Shaheen Afridi in top five of MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings
Dec 01, 2021, at 08:54 pm
Dubai: Fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has made it to the top five of the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings for the first time in his career after a fine show in the first Test against Bangladesh which Pakistan won by eight wickets.
Kshitij Naveed Kaul, Yuvraj Singh Sandhu to feature in fifth Pune Open Golf Championship
Dec 01, 2021, at 12:28 am
Pune/IBNS: Leading Indian pro-golfers, including defending champion Kshitij Naveed Kaul, Manu Gandas, and Yuvraj Singh Sandhu, will be seen in action during the Pune Open Golf Championship 2021 at the Poona Club Golf Course (PCGC) from Dec 1 to 4.
China to successfully hold Winter Olympics despite spread of new Covid strain: Beijing
Nov 30, 2021, at 10:40 pm
Beijing/UNI/Sputnik/IBNS: China will successfully hold the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games on schedule, despite the worldwide spread of the new Omicron coronavirus strain, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian said Tuesday.
Ballon d'Or Awards: Robert Lewandowski named Striker of the Year
Nov 30, 2021, at 10:31 pm
Paris/UNI/Sputnik: FC Bayern Munich and Polish forward Robert Lewandowski was named Striker of the Year at the Ballon d'Or Awards ceremony.
Lionel Messi wins 7th Career Ballon d'Or
Nov 30, 2021, at 05:04 pm
Paris/UNI: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Argentina national team striker Lionel Messi received the Ballon d'Or ("Golden Ball") award as the best European footballer of the year for the seventh time in his career.