They were better than us: Virat Kohli
Jan 17, 2018, at 10:01 pm
Centurion, Jan 17 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday said his 150 runs knock in the first innings meant nothing specially after his side lost both the second Test and the series in South Africa.
Caroline Wozniacki beat Jana Fett in Australian Open clash
Jan 17, 2018, at 09:50 pm
Melbourne, Jan 17 (IBNS): Down by points, second seed Caroline Wozniacki marked a major fought back to beat world number 119 Jana Fett in the second round clash of the Australian Open.
South Africa defeat India in second Test to clinch series
Jan 17, 2018, at 09:41 pm
Centurion, Jan 17 (IBNS): South Africa defeated India by 135 runs in the second Test of the series to grab the title here on Wednesday.
Australian Open: Rafael Nadal reaches last 32 stage
Jan 17, 2018, at 09:06 pm
Melbourne, Jan 17 (IBNS): Rafael Nadal reached the last 32 stage of the Australian Open with a win against Argentina's Leonardo Mayer here on Wednesday.
U19 CWC: Aditya Thakare called-up as cover for Ishan Porel
Jan 17, 2018, at 04:58 pm
Auckland, Jan 17 (IBNS): India U19 medium-pacer Ishan Porel suffered a bruised heel in his left foot during India's first group game of the ICC U19 World Cup against Australia.
Afghanistan, India to face off for former's inaugural Test in June
Jan 17, 2018, at 04:42 pm
Mumbai, Jan 17 (IBNS): Afghanistan and India will be facing each other for the former's inaugural Test match in Bengaluru from June 14-18.
South Africa look for series win in Centurion today
Jan 17, 2018, at 04:24 pm
Centurion, Jan 17 (IBNS): The Centurion Test has turned out to be a battle between triumph and survival as South Africa are smelling a series win against India on Wednesday, while the visitors are struggling to square the competition.
India struggling to save Centurion Test, reduced to 35/3 at stumps on day 4
Jan 17, 2018, at 03:28 am
Centurion, Jan 16 (IBNS): Chasing a target of 287, India have once again suffered a top order batting collapse as the visitors are reduced to 35/3 at stumps on the fourth day of second Test match in Centurion on Tuesday.
Centurion Test: South Africa 230/7 at tea, lead India by 258 runs
Jan 17, 2018, at 12:20 am
Centurion, Jan 16 (IBNS): South Africa fought hard against the Indian bowling in the second session of the fourth day of Centurion Test to take a lead of 258 runs in the second innings.
Roger Federer beats Aljaz Bedene to reach Australian Open second round
Jan 17, 2018, at 12:01 am
Melbourne, Jan 16 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis master Roger Federer scripted another easy victory over Aljaz Bedene in a Australian Open clash here on Monday.
Australian Open: Novak Djokovic thrashes opponent in comeback match
Jan 16, 2018, at 11:30 pm
Melbourne, Jan 16 (IBNS): Novak Djokovic returned to the court with a bang as he defeated American Donald Young in his singles opening match of the ongoing Australian Open on Monday.
Virat Kohli fined for breaching ICC code of conduct
Jan 16, 2018, at 07:42 pm
Dubai, Jan 16 (IBNS) : India captain Virat Kohli has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee and received one demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third day’s play in the second Test against South Africa at Centurion on Monday.
Dinesh Karthik to replace injured Wriddhiman Saha
Jan 16, 2018, at 05:11 pm
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Dinesh Karthik as the replacement for Wriddhiman Saha for the third and final Test against South Africa.
South Africa look to set big target for India in Centurion Test
Jan 16, 2018, at 04:59 pm
Centurion, Jan 16 (IBNS): Surviving the initial jolt, South Africa are looking to post a big target for India in the second Test match in Centurion as the hosts are already leading by 118 runs in the second innings.
Ryan Giggs appointed as Wales manager
Jan 16, 2018, at 01:22 am
London, Jan 15 (IBNS): The Football Association of Wales (FAW) on Monday announced it has named former footballer Ryan Giggs as the Wales National Team Manager.
Centurion Test: South Africa 60/2 at tea, lead by 88 runs
Jan 15, 2018, at 11:44 pm
Centurion, Jan 15 (IBNS): India hurt South Africa early in the second innings as the hosts scored 60/2 at tea in the third day of second Test match in Centurion on Monday.
Khelo India anthem launched today
Jan 15, 2018, at 10:52 pm
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): In an endeavour to encourage mass participation and promote excellence in sports, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, unveiled the schedule of Khelo India School Games 2018 at an event in New Delhi. Commencing on January 31, 2018, the Khelo India School Games will be the first programme to mark the beginning of Khelo India, a category defining, holistic sports development programme. Star Sports, India’s leading sports broadcaster has come in as broadcast partner.
Virat Kohli smashes fighting 153 runs, India bowled out for 307 runs
Jan 15, 2018, at 10:26 pm
Centurion, Jan 15 (IBNS): Indian skipper fought back to play a memorablr 153 runs knock under pressure to help India score 307 runs all out in their first innings ont he third day of the ongoing second Test match against South Africa here on Monday.
Australian Open: Venus Williams stunned in first round
Jan 15, 2018, at 09:16 pm
Melbourne, Jan 15 (IBNS): 2017 runner-up Venus Williams was stunned in the first round of the women's singles event of the Australia Open as she was defeated by Belinda Bencic here on Monday.
ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 schedule announced
Jan 15, 2018, at 09:14 pm
Dubai, Jan 15 (IBNS): Two-time world champions the Windies will be the star attraction when 10 sides converge on Zimbabwe next month for the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018, to battle it out for the two remaining places in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. The announcement marks 500 days to the ICC’s pinnacle 50-over tournament, which will be staged in the United Kingdom from 30 May to 15 July.
Captains look forward to the ICC cricket world cup qualifier
Jan 15, 2018, at 09:10 pm
Dubai, Jan 15 (IBNS) : Captains of different sides have expressed their excitement and enthusiasm as they gear up to battle it out for the two remaining places in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 by going face to face in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe from 4-25 March.
Impressive Afif, Tawhid take Bangladesh towards qualification
Jan 15, 2018, at 09:08 pm
Dhaka, Jan 15 (IBNS): Middle-order batsman Tawhid Hridoy hit a superb century and Afif Hossain produced a fine all-round performance as Bangladesh defeated Canada by 66 runs to notch up their second victory in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2018 and strengthened their chances of progressing to the Super League stage from Group C.
Jan 15, 2018, at 04:03 am
Rayong, Jan 14 (IBNS): Twenty-year-old Viraj Madappa, one of India’s most promising talents, finished tied 29th at the 2018 Asian Tour Qualifying School’s Final Stage to earn his maiden Asian Tour card in only his second season as a professional.
Tarush Bagai fails to make it to DKS ITF Juniors mains
Jan 15, 2018, at 03:58 am
Kolkata, Jan 14 (IBNS): Top seed in the qualifying draw of Boys Singles Under 18, Tarush Bagai failed to make it to the mains as he gets whitewashed by the unseeded Divesh Galot, at the ongoing DKS ITF JUNIORS 2018, been held at the red clay courts of the Dakshin Kalikata Sansad.
Virat Kohli, Pandya continue their fight as India score 183/5 at stumps
Jan 15, 2018, at 03:04 am
Centurion, Jan 14 (IBNS): Indian batsmen, specially Virat Kohli played sensibly, as the visitors finished the second day's play of the ongoing second Test match against South Africa at 183 for the loss of five wickets here on Sunday.
Mohammed Shami picks up 100th Test wicket during second Test against South Africa
Jan 15, 2018, at 02:17 am
Centurion, Jan 14 (IBNS): Indian bowler Mohammed Shami has become the latest Indian cricketer to pick up 100 Test wickets.
Virat Kohli, Vijay stabilise innings, India 80/2 at tea
Jan 15, 2018, at 12:49 am
Centurion, Jan 14 (IBNS): Virat Kohli (39 batting) and Murali Vijay (31 batting) stabilised the innings after two jolts as India stood at 80 for the loss of two wickets at tea on second day of the second Test here on Sunday.
Shaw, Kalra script easy win for India over Australia
Jan 14, 2018, at 10:39 pm
Christchurch, Jan 14 (IBNS): A magnificent 180 runs opening wicket stand between captain Prithvi Shaw and Manjot Kalra was the cornerstone of India’s thumping 100 runs victory over Australia in a battle of former champions on the second day of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2018 at the Bay Oval, Tauranga.
South Africa bowled out for 335 runs in first innings
Jan 14, 2018, at 09:59 pm
Centurion, Jan 14 (IBNS): Indian bowlers took few hours to wrap up the South African first innings at 335 runs in the second Test match of the series here on Sunday.
India come back strong on day 1 of Centurion Test, reduce South Africa to 269/6
Jan 14, 2018, at 02:59 am
Centurion, Jan 13 (IBNS): India pulled up things on the first day of the Centurion Test on Saturday reducing South Africa to 269/6 as the hosts dominated a large part of the day.