Istvan Peni wins the men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions Final in New Delhi

Feb 24, 2019, at 05:47 pm

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): Hungary’s 22-year old Istvan Peni won today’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men Final at the ISSF Rifle and Pistol World Cup in New Delhi, India.

India’s Saurabh triumphs on his home court

Feb 24, 2019, at 05:46 pm

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): The 2018 Youth Olympic Games Champion Chaudhary Saurabh won Sunday’s 10m Air Pistol Men event, competing on his home court in New Delhi, Inda. 

Mendis, Fernando make big gains in Test rankings

Feb 24, 2019, at 04:43 pm

Dubai, Feb 24 (IBNS):  Sri Lanka batsmen Kusal Mendis and Oshada Fernando have made major gains in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after anchoring their side to a memorable eight-wicket win in Port Elizabeth that helped complete a historic 2-0 series triumph.  

South Africa slip to third in Test rankings

Feb 24, 2019, at 03:53 pm

Dubai, Feb 24 (IBNS): South Africa have slipped to third place in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings after losing their series to Sri Lanka 2-0.

India’s Chandela rocks New Delhi’s final hall: gold and world record

Feb 23, 2019, at 07:25 pm

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): The 2019 ISSF World Cup season kicked off today from New Delhi, India, where the first match of the year - the 10m Air Rifle Women Final - took place at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range.

Sachin wants two points, I want World Cup: Sourav Ganguly on Indo-Pak cricket tension

Feb 23, 2019, at 06:36 pm

Kolkata, Feb 23 (IBNS): Responding to cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's view of India's call to boycott Pakistan in the upcoming cricket World Cup 2019, ex-Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said he wants the trophy while his former teammate is seeking two points by beating the neighbouring nation on field.

India's Apurvi Chandela wins gold in 10-metre air rifle event

Feb 23, 2019, at 05:41 pm

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): India shot gold in the  ISSF World Cup 2019 as Apurvi Chandela won the yellow medal in the women's 10-metre air rifle event at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi.

Will do what the BCCI decides: Virat Kohli on India-Pakistan World Cup clash

Feb 23, 2019, at 05:02 pm

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli finally broke his silence over the ongoing debate whether the national side should play in the World Cup match against Pakistan and said they will do what the BCCI decides at that time on the matter.

Time to beat them once again: Sachin Tendulkar says on India-Pakistan World Cup match

Feb 22, 2019, at 06:11 pm

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IBNS): Amid debates over whether the national side should play the neighbouring nation in the upcoming gala event in the wake of the recent terror attack in Pulwama, Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Friday batted in favour of India playing the World Cup match against Pakistan.

BCCI expresses concerns and sentiments regarding ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Feb 22, 2019, at 05:46 pm

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IBNS): A week after a terror attack in Pulwama area of Jammu and Kashmir left 40 CRPF jawans killed, the Indian cricket board on Friday wrote a letter to the International Cricket Council and asked it to take note of the situation.

No regular IPL opening ceremony this year: Rai

Feb 22, 2019, at 05:38 pm

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IBNS):  Chief of BCCI's Committee of Administrators, Vinod Rai, on Friday said the Indian Premier League will not have a regular oprening ceremony this year.

No decision on India-Pakistan World Cup clash so far: Rai

Feb 22, 2019, at 04:26 pm

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IBNS): Chief of BCCI's Committee of Administrators, Vinod Rai, on Friday said no decision has been taken on the India and Pakistan World Cup match to be played this year.

IOC suspends all talks with India over sporting events after Pak denied visas

Feb 22, 2019, at 11:56 am

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided to suspend all talks with India regarding the hosting of global sporting events after the Asian country denied visas to Pakistani players in the wake of the Pulwama attack, media reports said.

Shreyas Iyer overtakes Rishabh Pant, becomes highest T20 run scorer as an Indian

Feb 22, 2019, at 11:01 am

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IBNS): Overtaking wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, cricketer Shreyas Iyer has hit the highest T20 score by any Indian batsman in domestic tournament Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, media reports said.

Eng-WI series: Sam Billings and Dawid Malan named in England’s IT20 squad

Feb 22, 2019, at 09:50 am

London, Feb 22 (IBNS): England National Cricket Selectors have named a 14-strong squad for the three-match IT20 series against West Indies starting on March 5 in St Lucia.

Sourav Ganguly wants severing all sporting ties with Pakistan after Pulwama attack

Feb 21, 2019, at 07:47 pm

Kolkata, Feb 21 (UNI) Former captain Sourav Ganguly has opined that India should severe all sporting ties with Pakistan after the horrific Pulwama attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jason Roy, Joe Root power England to six-wicket victory over Windies

Feb 21, 2019, at 07:12 pm

Barbados, Feb 21 (UNI) Jason Roy and Joe Root's hundred-run knocks powered England to seal a record-breaking victory over Windies by six wickets, in the opener of the five-match series here at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, on Wednesday.

Hardik Pandya ruled out from Australia series

Feb 21, 2019, at 02:57 pm

Mumbai, Feb 21 (IBNS): Indian allrounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out from  Paytm Australia’s tour of India due to lower back stiffness, confirmed BCCI.

Chris Gayle adds one more feather in his crown

Feb 21, 2019, at 01:29 pm

Kensington Oval, Feb 21 (IBNS): Windies cricket icon Chris Gayle has added one more feather to his crown as he surpassed record most number of sixes by any batsman in international cricket. 

Women's Cricket: Harmanpreet Kaur out of three ODIs against England with ankle injury

Feb 21, 2019, at 12:32 pm

Mumbai, Feb 21 (UNI): Indian T20 women cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur has ruled out of the upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against England due to the ankle injury, The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has said.

New Zealand back in third position on ODI table

Feb 20, 2019, at 04:19 pm

Dubai, Feb 20 (IBNS): New Zealand have moved back to third position in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings after completing a 3-0 series victory over Bangladesh on Wednesday.

Irfan Ansari banned fro all cricket for 10 years

Feb 20, 2019, at 02:20 pm

Dubai, Feb 20 (IBNS) : Irfan Ansari has been banned from all cricket for 10 years after the ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him guilty of breaching three counts of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.

Tickets go on sale for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020

Feb 20, 2019, at 09:13 am

Dubai, Feb 20 (IBNS): Tickets for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Australia 2020 will go on sale to the public on Thursday 21 February 2019 at 1200 midday (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) / 0100 (GMT), coinciding with one-year-to-go until the start of the tournament.

Rankings gain for Pakistan, South Africa players after series wins

Feb 19, 2019, at 08:30 pm

Dubai, Feb 19 (IBNS): Windies captain Stafanie Taylor has advanced two places and grabbed eighth position among batters even as a number of players from Pakistan and South Africa have also moved up in the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings after winning their respective ICC Women’s Championship series.

Dananjaya allowed to resume bowling in international cricket

Feb 19, 2019, at 07:37 pm

Dubai, Feb 19 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced that following remedial work and reassessment, the bowling action of Sri Lanka spinner Akila Dananjaya has been found to be legal and he can resume bowling in international cricket.

Djokovic targets mental health, balance as he defends No. 1 spot

Feb 19, 2019, at 11:17 am

Monaco, Feb 19 (Xinhua) Fresh from winning his fourth Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award on Monday, Serbian tennis great Novak Djokovic set a higher goal of staying mentally healthy and balanced over his chase for Grand Slams and world No. 1 position in the future.

Serena Williams back to top 10 in WTA rankings

Feb 19, 2019, at 11:11 am

Washington, Feb 19 (Xinhua) Women's tennis great Serena Williams returned to the top 10 in the WTA tennis rankings for the first time since having her baby.

Ronaldo poses main threat to Atletico's European ambitions

Feb 19, 2019, at 11:03 am

Madrid, Feb 19 (Xinhua) Atletico Madrid will face Juventus in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 clash on Wednesday in their Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, and Cristiano Ronaldo is no doubt a major threat.

Kohli retains top spot in ICC rankings, Pujara third

Feb 17, 2019, at 08:48 pm

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IBNS): India cricket captain Virat Kohli has retained his top spot in the latest ICC Test rankings while Chesteshwar Pujara also retained his third position.

Indian senior women's team to play in Turkish women's cup

Feb 16, 2019, at 08:01 pm

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS): The Indian Senior Women’s Team will be embarking on an exposure tour to Turkey where they will be playing in the Turkish Women’s Cup from February 27, 2019 onwards.