He's another Adam Gilchrist: Ricky Ponting says about Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant

Jan 05, 2019, at 03:48 pm

Sydney, Jan 5 (IBNS): Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting, under whose leadership the country had won two World Cups, praised young Indian wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant and even compared him with his former colleague and iconic wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist.

We can't wait for the game to begin: Constantine

Jan 05, 2019, at 02:23 pm

Abu Dhabi, Jan 5 (IBNS): A day prior to their opening campaign in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 against Thailand, Indian National Team Head Coach admitted that he “can’t wait for the match to begin.”

Sydney Test: Australia end day 3 at 236/6, trail India by 386 runs

Jan 05, 2019, at 12:40 pm

Sydney, Jan 5 (IBNS): Australia ended the third day's play of the fourth and final Test match against India at 236/6 at Sydney Cricket Ground here on Saturday.

Australia in deep trouble in Sydney Test, Indian spinners shine

Jan 05, 2019, at 10:31 am

Sydney, Jan 5 (IBNS): Indian spinners dominated the third day of the fourth and final Test match against Australia as the hosts are reeling after losing more than half of their batsmen.

Rishabh Pant first India wicketkeeper to score century in Australia

Jan 04, 2019, at 08:41 pm

Sydney, Jan 4 (IBNS): Rishabh Pant on Friday became the only wicketkeeper from India to score a century in Australia.

Tottenham Hotspur extends Belgian defender Toby Alderweireld's contract

Jan 04, 2019, at 06:50 pm

London, Jan 4 (IBNS): British football club Tottenham Hotspur on Friday announced it has extended the contract of Belgian defender Toby Alderweireld.

Pujara, Pant help India to post mammoth total in Sydney; Aus 24/0 at stumps

Jan 04, 2019, at 01:21 pm

Sydney, Jan 4 (IBNS): Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant scored centuries to help India to post a mammoth total of 622/7 in the first innings of the fourth and final Test match at Sydney Cricket Ground here.

Sydney Test: Pujara, Pant power India score 622/7 in first innings

Jan 04, 2019, at 11:52 am

Sydney, Jan 4 (IBNS): The twin of centuries of Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant powered India to post a mammoth total of 622/7 in the first innings of the fourth and final Test match at Sydney Cricket Ground here on Friday.

Rishabh Pant hits second Test ton in Sydney; India make Australia toil

Jan 04, 2019, at 10:43 am

Sydney, Jan 4 (IBNS): After Cheteshwar Pujara missed his double hundred narrowly, young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant scored his second Test century in the fourth and final match against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground here on Friday.

India dominate Australia in Sydney Test; Pujara scores century

Jan 03, 2019, at 12:44 pm

Sydney, Jan 3 (IBNS): The 18th Test century of Cheteshwar Pujara placed India in the driver's seat right on day one of the fourth and final Test match against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground here on Thursday.

Cheteshwar Pujara hits 18th Test century in Sydney

Jan 03, 2019, at 11:43 am

Sydney, Jan 3 (IBNS): Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara slammed his career's 18th Test century in the fourth and final Test match against Australia st Sydney Cricket Ground here on Thursday.

Sydney Test: Mayank Agarwal shines again, India go steady against Australia

Jan 03, 2019, at 10:22 am

Sydney, Jan 3 (IBNS): Indian batsman Mayank Agarwal, who is just one-match old in the international cricket, scored 77 in the first innings of fourth Test, which began at Sydney Cricket Ground here on Thursday, against Australia.

You will always be in our hearts: Sachin Tendulkar remembers coach Achrekar

Jan 02, 2019, at 11:20 pm

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IBNS): Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has shared a heartfelt message on social media for his coach Ramakant Achrekar, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 87.

Sachin Tendulkar's coach Ramakant Achrekar passes away

Jan 02, 2019, at 07:58 pm

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IBNS): Ramakant Achrekar, who is known to be the architect of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's cricket career, passed away on Wednesday.

Pulisic transfer agreed: Chelsea

Jan 02, 2019, at 04:53 pm

London, Jan 2 (IBNS): British football club Chelsea on Wednesday said Borussia Dortmund has  agreed terms for the permanent transfer of Christian Pulisic.

New Zealand could slip in ODI rankings in series against Sri Lanka

Jan 02, 2019, at 04:52 pm

Dubai, Jan 2 (IBNS): New Zealand face the prospect of slipping down the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankingsin their upcoming three-match home series against Sri Lanka starting on Thursday.

Pulisic transfer agreed: Chelsea

Jan 02, 2019, at 04:33 pm

London, Jan 2 (IBNS): British football club Chelsea on Wednesday said Borussia Dortmund has  agreed terms for the permanent transfer of Christian Pulisic.

New Zealand could slip in ODI rankings in series against Sri Lanka

Jan 02, 2019, at 04:29 pm

Dubai, Jan 2 (IBNS): New Zealand face the prospect of slipping down the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankingsin their upcoming three-match home series against Sri Lanka starting on Thursday.

Brisbane International: Andy Murray defeated in second round

Jan 02, 2019, at 04:26 pm

Brisbane, Jan 2 (IBNS): UK Tennis star Andy Murray was defeated in the second round of the Brisbane International by Russia's Daniil Medvedev.

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Brisbane International with injury

Jan 02, 2019, at 04:25 pm

Brisbane, Jan 2 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis giant Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Brisbane International with a left thigh injury.

Australian cricketer David Warner to be father again

Jan 02, 2019, at 04:05 pm

Sydney, Jan 2 (IBNS): The wife of disgraced Australian cricketer David Warner has informed people on the social media that she is pregnant and their family of four will soon be extended to five.

Indian team management announces 13-men squad for Sydney Test, R Ashwin added

Jan 02, 2019, at 09:29 am

Sydney, Jan 2 (IBNS): Adding R Ashwin in the squad, Indian team management on Wednesday named 13-men team for the Sydney Test which will decide the fate of the series.

Rishabh Pant turns 'best babysitter' for Tim Paine's kids

Jan 01, 2019, at 10:19 pm

Sydney, Jan 1 (IBNS): India's young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant takes on-field banter with his opponents seriously.

Peter Siddle hopeful to return to Australian T20 squad

Jan 01, 2019, at 06:26 pm

Sydney, Jan 1 (IBNS):  Veteran Australian pacer Peter Siddle is looking forward to returning to the national T20 squad after his strong performance in the ongoing Big Bash League. 

Direct qualifiers for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2020 confirmed

Jan 01, 2019, at 03:37 pm

Dubai, Jan 1 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Tuesday confirmed the sides that have qualified directly for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 to be held in Australia, based on the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings as on 31 December 2018.

Rashid Khan plays BBL match in honour of his late father, picks up two wickets

Dec 31, 2018, at 06:30 pm

Kabul, Dec 31 (IBNS): Star Afghani bowler Rashid Khan played for the Adelaide Strikers in a BBL match against Sydney Thunder and paid tribute to his late father.

Ex-Indian captain Sourav Ganguly attacks Australian selectors

Dec 31, 2018, at 06:01 pm

Kolkata, Dec 31 (IBNS): Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday attacked the Australian cricket and said the country's selection is currently hitting "its lowest" point.

Rohit Sharma to miss Sydney Test, will join ODI squad on Jan 8: BCCI

Dec 31, 2018, at 04:37 pm

Mumbai, Dec 31 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma has left for Mumbai on Sunday to attend to his wife who has delivered a baby girl.

ICC ranking : Kohli,Rabada end notable year on top

Dec 31, 2018, at 02:29 pm

Dubai, Dec 31 (IBNS) : India captain Virat Kohli and South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada have maintained their top positions in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings at the year-end after 2018 saw them achieve several milestones including from the rankings perspective.

ICC announces women's ODI and T20I teams for the year

Dec 31, 2018, at 12:30 pm

Dubai, Dec 31 (IBNS) : The International Cricket Council on Monday announced the women’s ODI and T20I teams of the year with New Zealand’s Suzie Bates named as captain of the 50-over side and Harmanpreet Kaur of India appointed captain of the 20-over side.