Visakhapatnam ODI: India win toss, elect to bat first

Oct 24, 2018, at 01:31 pm

Visakhapatnam, Oct 24 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to bat first in the second One Day International (ODI) match against Windies here on Wednesday.

India look to extend lead in series against Windies in Visakhapatnam today

Oct 24, 2018, at 11:16 am

Visakhapatnam, Oct 24 (IBNS): After registering a comprehensive win in the first One Day International (ODI) match, India are looking to extend their lead in the series against Windies on Wednesday.

Melbourne Stars signs Nepali cricketer

Oct 23, 2018, at 07:04 pm

Melbourne, Oct 23 (IBNS): The Melbourne Stars on Tuesday announced the joint signing of Nepal leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane and English leg-spinner Matt Parkinson as international players for the BBL|08 season.

Adidas India, Real Kashmir Football club announce official partnership

Oct 23, 2018, at 05:52 pm

Kolkata, Oct 23 (IBNS): adidas India announced its official partnership with Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC), the first football team from the valley to qualify for the country’s top tier I-League. 

Virat Kohli calls Vizag a 'stunning place'

Oct 23, 2018, at 04:26 pm

Vizag, Oct 23 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli described the southern city of Vizag as a 'stunning' place.

BCCI announces 12-member Indian team for second ODI against Windies

Oct 23, 2018, at 03:13 pm

Visakhapatnam, Oct 23 (IBNS): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 12-member Indian team for the second One Day International (ODI) match against Windies.

What Is The Match Indian Poker League?

Oct 23, 2018, at 01:13 pm

Season three of the Match Indian Poker League begins on October 23 2018 In Mumbai, yet we wouldn’t be offended if you were unsure about what any of that means. For avid poker players and fans, Match IPL is becoming a big part of the sports calendar, but for newcomers and outsiders, it can all be a bit confusing. Here, we’ll be breaking down everything you need to know about Match IPL, the most popular teams and the game. 

India look to Australia for elusive overseas Test series win

Oct 23, 2018, at 01:07 pm

Having lost their two previous away Test series in 2018, India will be heading to Australia in November with the hope of ending the year on a high. A 2-1 defeat in South Africa and a 4-1 defeat in England earlier this year are disappointments for a side with India's ambition. While home advantage is often a decisive factor, the best Test teams have enough quality and belief to overcome such an advantage. The Test series in Australia will comprise of four matches across December and January, following a short T20 series in November.

ICC Women's World T20: Heather Knight wants to repeat Lord's feat

Oct 23, 2018, at 12:48 pm

London, Oct 23 (IBNS): England captain Heather Knight is hoping to repeat the success at Lord’s last year, when her team lifted the ICC Women’s World Cup beating India in a thriller in front of a packed house.

Battle for top places as Pakistan face off against Australia

Oct 23, 2018, at 12:37 pm

Dubai, Oct 23 (IBNS): Australia have a chance to attain top position in the ICC T20I Team Rankings for the first time when they take on Pakistan in a three-match series in the United Arab Emirates from Wednesday, an official release said.

Ticket packages for the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 goes on sale

Oct 23, 2018, at 11:57 am

Zurich, Oct 23 (IBNS): Ticket packages for the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 are now on sale to the public, via FIFA’s official website FIFA.com/FIFAWWC/tickets, an official release stated.

Harbhajan Singh appreciates Shimron Hetmyer, calls him the next ‘million dollar baby’ during IPL auctions

Oct 22, 2018, at 06:09 pm

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IBNS): Indian spinning sensation Harbhajan Singh on Sunday predicted that West Indies batsman Shimron Hetmyer, who scored a spectacular century during the first ODI against India, will be the ‘million dollar baby’ during the Indian Premier League auction.

Rohit Sharma shatters David, Sachin's joint record during ODI match against WI

Oct 22, 2018, at 05:45 pm

Guwahati, Oct 22 (IBNS): Continuing his golden run in the world of cricket, cricketer Rohit Sharma on Sunday shattered a joint record ow previously hold by Sachin Tendulkar and Australia's David Warner.

Rohit Sharma pens down an emotional note for Praveen Kumar as he announces retirement from international cricket

Oct 22, 2018, at 04:41 pm

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma on Monday penned down an emotional note for Parveen Kumar as he retired from international cricket recently.

Rafael Nadal remains number one player in world

Oct 22, 2018, at 04:10 pm

Madrid, Oct 22 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal remained the number one player in the ATP rankings list that was released on Monday.

Virat Kohli and his men off to Vizag for second ODI against Windies

Oct 22, 2018, at 12:15 pm

Vizag, Oct 22 (IBNS): After clinching a win in the opening One Day International (ODI) match against Windies, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and his men are off to Vizag to play the second sporting encounter of the series.

Indian cricketers appreciate Virat Kohli and his team after victory against West Indies

Oct 22, 2018, at 12:46 am

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IBNS): Cricketers, including formers like VVS Laxman and Virender Sehwag, on Sunday appreciated Indian team's strong performance against West Indies where they defeated the visitors by eight wickets in the first ODI match of the series.

Saina Nehwal defeated in Denmark Open tournament

Oct 21, 2018, at 10:09 pm

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal on Sunday was defeated by Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in the women’s singles final of the Denmark Open badminton tournament.

Sachin Tedulkar wishes Virender Sehwag with a creative post on his birthday

Oct 21, 2018, at 09:55 pm

Mumbai, Oct 21 (IBNS): Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar created a creative post to wish former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag on his 40th birthday.  

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli slam centuries as India beat West Indies by 8 wickets

Oct 21, 2018, at 08:53 pm

Guwahati, Oct 21 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli (140) and Rohit Sharma (152*) raced to score centuries as they helped their team beat West Indies by eight wickets in a high-scoring first ODI match of the series here on Sunday.

BCCI announces 12-member Indian team for first ODI against Windies

Oct 20, 2018, at 08:23 pm

Guwahati, Oct 20 (IBNS): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the 12-member Indian team for the first One Day International (ODI) match against Windies.

Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India A Women in T20 series against Australia A women

Oct 20, 2018, at 07:52 pm

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IBNS): Harmanpreet Kaur will lead India A Women in the upcoming three-match T20 series against Australia A Women.

Denmark Open: Saina Nehwal beats Gregoria Mariska, reaches final

Oct 20, 2018, at 06:57 pm

Odense, Oct 20 (IBNS): Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal defeated Indonesia's Gregoria Mariska in the semi-final of Denmark Open on Saturday.

Denmark Open: Kidambi Srikanth knocked out of tournament

Oct 20, 2018, at 05:41 pm

Odense, Oct 20 (IBNS): Badminton player and defending champion Kidambi Srikanth has been knocked out of the Denmark Open 2018.

Virat Kohli expresses sadness over loss of lives in Punjab train accident

Oct 20, 2018, at 01:32 pm

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday mourned the loss of lives in the Train mishap in Punjab city of Amritsar during the Dusshera celebrations.

Sourav Ganguly wishes ex-Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag on birthday

Oct 20, 2018, at 12:54 pm

Kolkata, Oct 20 (IBNS): Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday wished ex-cricketer Virender Sehwag on his birthday.

Calypso support and history add to flavour of ICC Women's World T20 2018

Oct 20, 2018, at 11:52 am

Dubai, Oct 20 (IBNS): After a golden 2016, when Caribbean cricket teams won three ICC world titles, the West Indies will host their second ICC Women’s World T20 this November.

Ex-Indian batsman Virender Sehwag turns 40

Oct 20, 2018, at 11:05 am

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag on Saturday turned 40.

Australia slip to fifth in Test rankings; Pakistan close in on Sri Lanka

Oct 19, 2018, at 05:18 pm

Dubai, Oct 19 (IBNS): Australia's 373-run loss to Pakistan in the second Test in Abu Dhabi has had an adverse effect on their place on the rankings table.

Manchester United signs new contract with Luke Shaw

Oct 19, 2018, at 04:50 pm

London, Oct 19 (IBNS): English football giant Manchester United on Friday announced that it has signed with Luke Shaw a new contract which will keep him at the club until June 2023.