RuPay associates with Pro Volleyball League as a title sponsor

Jan 22, 2019, at 05:54 pm

Mumbai, Jan 22 (IBNS): RuPay, the flagship product of National Payments Corporation of India, on Tuesday said it has acquired the title sponsorship rights of India’s newest franchise-based sports league, the Pro Volleyball League, that is set to start on Feb 2.

It was a huge lesson as far as decision making was concerned: Kuruniyan

Jan 22, 2019, at 05:46 pm

Ashique Kuruniyan who started in all of India’s three matches in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 as Sunil Chhetri’s striking partner upfront says it was a “huge lesson” for all the players as far as decision making on the field is concerned. In an interview, Kuruniyan looked back at India’s campaign, the lessons learnt, the plan forward and much more. Exceprts:

Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas maintains golden run, reaches last-four stage

Jan 22, 2019, at 04:45 pm

Melbourne, Jan 22 (IBNS): Continuing his golden run in the ongoing Australian Open, Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut to reach the last four stage of the tournament here.

Kohli clean sweep of three major ICC awards

Jan 22, 2019, at 04:36 pm

Dubai, Jan 22 (IBNS): Not only is Kohli the first player to win these three major ICC awards together but he has also been named the captain of the ICC Test and ODI teams of the year for a fabulous run in international cricket.

ICC names Virat Kohli as captain of men's Test and ODI teams of 2018

Jan 22, 2019, at 11:11 am

Dubai, Jan 22 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the men’s Test and One Day International (ODI) teams of the year with Indian skipper Virat Kohli named as the captain of both sides.

England look to retain third position in Windies series

Jan 21, 2019, at 06:04 pm

Dubai, Jan 21 (IBNS): England will have to win their upcoming three-match series against the Windies in order to retain their third position on the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings.

US Tennis icon Serena Williams defeat Simona Halep in Australian Open clash

Jan 21, 2019, at 04:43 pm

Melbourne, Jan 21 (IBNS): Cruising to the next round of the Australian Open, US Tennis icon Serena Williams on Monday defeated top seed Simona Halep in a high-quality last-16 match on Monday.

Sourav Ganguly extends help to former teammate Jacob Martin who is hospitalised

Jan 21, 2019, at 03:08 pm

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS): Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has extended his help to his former teammate Jacob Martin, who is now in hospital after suffering a two-wheeler accident on Dec 28, media reports said.

ICC puts MS Dhoni's picture as Twitter, FB cover images, fans congratulate

Jan 20, 2019, at 08:24 pm

Melbourne, Jan 20 (IBNS): After his innings in the first ODI, former skipper MS Dhoni was earning criticisms from some sections of critics for playing a slow knock but then in the remaining two matches he reemerged as the old savior for the country by helping the nation beat the hosts and win the bilateral series for the first time on Australian soil.

Defending champion Roger Federer crashes out of Australian Open

Jan 20, 2019, at 06:46 pm

Melbourne, Jan 20 (IBNS): Defending champion Roger Federer crashed out of the Australian Open in the fourth round on Sunday after being beaten by 14th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma enjoy Australian Open, click picture with Roger Federer

Jan 19, 2019, at 08:52 pm

Melbourne, Jan 19 (IBNS): Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and his actress wife Anushka Sharma are enjoying the Australian Open after the men-in-blue trounced the Aussies in 22 yards on Friday.

Under 18 players from 21 countries to play in ITF tourney in Kolkata

Jan 19, 2019, at 06:04 pm

Kolkata, Jan 19 (IBNS): Noted young players from 20 countries besides India will be seen in action at the ITF under-18 Junior Tennis Championship to be held at the red clay courts of Dakshin Kolikata Sangsad (DKS) here from January 20 to 26.

Indian women's team leave for friendlies against Hong Kong, Indonesia

Jan 18, 2019, at 07:27 pm

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): As part of their preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualifiers Round 2, which is slated to be held in April, the Indian Women’s Senior National team will be leaving for back to back matches against Hong Kong and Indonesia early morning tomorrow (January 19, 2019).

Important for me to play at any positions where my team demands: Dhoni

Jan 18, 2019, at 06:16 pm

Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS): After winning the third match to clinch the ODI series singlehandedly, MS Dhoni, who also grabbed the player of the tournament award, said it is important for him to play in whichever position the team demands him to perform.

Australia tour was amazing: Virat Kohli

Jan 18, 2019, at 06:09 pm

Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS): Clinching the ODI series in Australia, Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Friday said the tour to the nation has been an 'amazing' experience for his side.

MS Dhoni guides India to beat Australia by seven wickets in Melbourne ODI to clinch series 2-1

Jan 18, 2019, at 04:30 pm

Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS): MS Dhoni maintained his dominance in the series and once again helped India in reaching the winning score of 234 runs to ensure a seven wickets victory against Australia in the third ODI match here on Friday.

Yuzvendra Chahal's six wickets help India bowl out Aus for 230 in Melbourne

Jan 18, 2019, at 12:13 pm

Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS): A superb bowling by spinner Yuzvendra Chahal helped India to bowl out Australia for 230 in the third and final One Day International (ODI) match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Friday.

Indian win toss, opt to field in third ODI

Jan 18, 2019, at 08:51 am

Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bowl first against Australia in the third ODI match of the series here on Friday.

BCCI announces fixtures for women’s home series against England

Jan 18, 2019, at 12:24 am

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India and England & Wales Cricket Board announced the schedule for the upcoming Paytm home series of the India women’s team against England on Thursday. 

People make mistakes: Sourav Ganguly on Hardik-Rahul's 'sexist' row

Jan 17, 2019, at 10:51 pm

Kolkata, Jan 17 (IBNS): Reacting to the row over alleged sexist comments by Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul, former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly said people make mistakes so all should move on ensuring the incident is not repeated.

Rohit Sharma shares special image in his #10YearChallenge story

Jan 17, 2019, at 05:53 pm

Sydney, Jan 17 (IBNS): Cricketer Rohit Sharma joined the #10YearChallenge on the internet but his post was completely different and had a touch of the message for fans to protect the environment.

Simona Halep reaches Australian Open third round

Jan 17, 2019, at 05:24 pm

Melbourne, Jan 17 (IBNS):  World number one Simona Halep survived some tensed moments as she defeated  American Sofia Kenin to reach the third round of the Australian Open here on Thursday.

Japan's Kei Nishikori defeats Ivo Karlovic to reach Australian Open third round

Jan 17, 2019, at 04:23 pm

Melbourne, Jan 17 (IBNS):  Eighth seed Kei Nishikori reached the third round of the Australian Open by beating Ivo Karlovic here on Thursday.

Indian women's team to play friendlies against Hong Kong, Indonesia

Jan 16, 2019, at 06:24 pm

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): In preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualifiers Round 2, the Indian Senior Women’s National Team will be playing two matches each against the senior national teams of Hong Kong and Indonesia

Hero ISL to resume from January 25

Jan 16, 2019, at 05:14 pm

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Hero Indian Super League 2018-19 today announced the remaining 31 fixtures for the current season.

ICC opens online portal for public screening requests of ICC Cricket WC

Jan 16, 2019, at 04:52 pm

Dubai, Jan 16 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday opened an online portal for parties interested in staging ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 public screening events.

Australian Open: Roger Federer beats Britain's Dan Evans in 2nd round clash

Jan 16, 2019, at 04:08 pm

Melbourne, Jan 16 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis master Roger Federer defeated Britain's Dan Evans in the second-round clash of the Australian Open here on Wednesday.

Hardik Pandya did not celebrate Makar Sankranti: Father

Jan 16, 2019, at 04:05 pm

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Indian all-rounder Hardik Padya, who returned from Australia after the Indian cricket board suspended him for his comments on a Television show recently, did not celebrate Makar Sankranti on Tuesday.

Former cricketers laud Indian team for beating Australia in Adelaide

Jan 15, 2019, at 08:33 pm

Adelaide, Jan 15 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketers have lauded the national team for beating Australia to level the three-match one Day International (ODI) series in Adelaide on Tuesday.

MS Dhoni surpasses Virat Kohli as batsman with best average in run chase

Jan 15, 2019, at 07:50 pm

Adelaide, Jan 15 (IBNS): Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni surpassed present skipper Virat Kohli as the batsman with the best average in India's successful run chase with the men-in-blue defeating Australia in the second One Day International (ODI) match by six wickets on Tuesday.