Holder says time for the Windies to win another World Cup

Feb 27, 2018, at 04:28 am

Harare, Feb 26 (IBNS): The Windies captain Jason Holder has said it is time for his side to follow in the footsteps of their Under-19 and women’s teams and add a third World Cup to the collection.

R Ashwin named Kings XI Punjab skipper for next IPL season

Feb 27, 2018, at 12:10 am

Mohali, Feb 26 (IBNS): IPL side Kings XI Punjab has named Indian spinner R Ashwin as its skipper for the upcoming season of the cash rich tournament.

South African fast bowler Morne Morkel to retire from international cricket after Australia series

Feb 26, 2018, at 11:34 pm

Sydney, Feb 26 (IBNS): South African fast bowler Morne Morkel on Monday announced that the upcoming four-match Sunfoil Test series against Australia will be his last.

Roger Federer remains number one player in world

Feb 26, 2018, at 09:44 pm

Zurich, Feb 26 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis master Roger Federer remained the number one Tennis player in the world, as per the latest ATP rankings list released on Monday.

Great way to end a wonderful tour: Virat Kohli tweets after T20 series victory

Feb 26, 2018, at 01:12 am

Durban, Feb 25 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli said it was a 'great way' for his team to end the South Africa tour with a victory against the home side in the T20 series.

Rajasthan Royals name Steve Smith as skipper for upcoming IPL season

Feb 25, 2018, at 11:57 pm

Jaipur, Feb 25 (IBNS): Australian skipper Steve Smith has been named as the captain of IPL side Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming season of IPL.

MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli rested for tri-series in Sri Lanka

Feb 25, 2018, at 09:26 pm

Mumbai, Feb 25 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli and senior cricketer MS Dhoni have been rested for the Nidahas Trophy 2018 to be played in Sri Lanka.

Rashid, Munro and Maxwell take take top spots in T20I Rankings

Feb 25, 2018, at 08:22 pm

Dubai, Feb 25 (IBNS): Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has moved up to take top position among bowlers in the latest MRF Tyres ICC T20I Player Rankings with some fine performances in a 2-0 series win over Zimbabwe. 

Team India for Nidahas Trophy 2018 announced

Feb 25, 2018, at 07:09 pm

Mumbai, Feb 25 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named the Indian team for Nidahas Trophy 2018 to be played in Sri Lanka.

Kohli presented with ICC Test championship mace

Feb 25, 2018, at 02:50 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS): India captain Virat Kohli was today presented with the prestigious ICC Test Championship Mace as his team retained the top spot in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings.

Cape Town T20I: South Africa win toss, elect to bowl first

Feb 25, 2018, at 02:46 am

Cape Town, Feb 24 (IBNS): South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first in the third and final T20I match against India at the Newlands here on Saturday.

India women beat South Africa women in Cape Town, win series

Feb 25, 2018, at 02:24 am

Cape Town, Feb 24 (IBNS): Indian women's team defeated South African women's team in the fifth T20I match to clinch the series victory at the Newlands here on Saturday.

CSA names Heinrich Klaasen in Test squad against Australia

Feb 25, 2018, at 12:27 am

Durban, Feb 24 (IBNS): The Cricket South Africa on Saturday named Multiply Titans wicketkeeper/batsman Heinrich Klaasen and bizhub Highveld Lions all-rounder Wiaan Mulder as new caps in the Standard Bank Proteas squad for the first two Sunfoil Test matches against Australia to be played next month.

Sachin Tendulkar scored first ODI double century on this date in 2010

Feb 25, 2018, at 12:19 am

Mumbai, Feb 24 (IBNS): 24 February is considered as an important date in the life of Indian batting superstar Sachin Tendulkar.

Shahid Afridi grabs a sensational catch during PSL match

Feb 24, 2018, at 11:08 pm

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): Taking a stunning catch, former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi won hearts during a recent T20 match of the  Pakistan Super League.

ICC to present championship mace to Virat Kohli at conclusion of South Africa tour

Feb 24, 2018, at 09:46 pm

Dubai, Feb 24 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) will present the ICC Test Championship Mace to India captain Virat Kohli at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town at the conclusion of the South Africa tour.

India look for T20I series win against South Africa

Feb 24, 2018, at 04:48 pm

Cape Town, Feb 24 (IBNS): India will look to finish off the South African tour on a winning note by clinching a T20I series victory at Newlands, Cape Town, on Saturday.

Jon Lewis appointed Young Lions Head Coach

Feb 24, 2018, at 01:33 am

London, Feb 23 (IBNS): Jon Lewis has been appointed as Head Coach of the ECB’s Young Lions programme.

SAIL Academy Cadet selected for National Hockey Team

Feb 23, 2018, at 11:32 pm

New Delhi/Rourkela, Feb 23 (IBNS): A cadet of SAIL Hockey Academy (SHA), Rourkela has been selected for the Indian Men’s Senior Hockey Team. The cadet Shilanand Lakra has been selected to be a part of the 18-member team for the 27th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Tournament to be played at Ipoh, Malaysia from 3rd to 10th March 2018.  

Cheteshwar Pujara is now a 'happy' father

Feb 23, 2018, at 09:19 pm

Baroda, Feb 23 (IBNS):  Indian Test cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara is happy to welcome a new member to their family.

South Africa beat India in second T20I

Feb 22, 2018, at 03:34 pm

Centurion, Feb 22 (IBNS): JP Duminy (64*) and Heinrich Klaasen (69) joined in a crucial partnership as South Africa defeated India by six wickets in the second T20 International match of the series here on Wednesday.

Rashid Khan feels proud after becoming number one bowler in world

Feb 21, 2018, at 11:44 pm

Kabul, Feb 21 (IBNS): Afghanistan bowler Rashid Khan said he feels he was proud to become number one ICC bowler in the world jointly with Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah.

Santosh Trophy final phase to kick-off in Kolkata on Mar 19

Feb 21, 2018, at 10:58 pm

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IBNS): Defending champions West Bengal will take on Manipur on the opening day as the 72nd edition of the National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy kicks-off in Kolkata on Mar 19.

India look for series win against South Africa today

Feb 21, 2018, at 09:24 pm

Centurion, Feb 21 (IBNS): India will look to clinch the series victory at the SuperSport Park in Centurion as they will take on South Africa in the second T20I match on Wednesday.

'What A Guy' Virat gets intimate with his 'only' Anushka in public

Feb 21, 2018, at 12:06 am

Bloomfontein, Feb 20 (IBNS): One of the most celebrated couple in the Indian cricket history has once again raised a storm of love and this time publicly.

Virat Kohli attains rare double in ICC Rankings

Feb 20, 2018, at 10:21 pm

Dubai, Feb 20 (IBNS): Virat Kohli becomes the second batsman to cross 900-point mark in both Tests and ODIs; Rashid shares top spot with Bumrah amongst bowlers.

Australian female cricketer Alex Blackwell announces retirement

Feb 20, 2018, at 01:43 am

Sydney, Feb 19 (IBNS): Australia's most-capped female player and vice-captain Alex Blackwell has announced her retirement from international and state cricket.

Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark tops WTA chart

Feb 19, 2018, at 10:08 pm

Madrid, Feb 19 (IBNS):  Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark remained the top most player in the world, as per the latest WTA rankings released on Monday.

Roger Federer becomes oldest world number one

Feb 19, 2018, at 09:59 pm

Madrid,  Feb 19 (IBNS): Switzerland's Roger Federer officially became the number one player in the world, as per the latest ATP ranking list released on Monday.

MS Dhoni shatters another record during T20 I match against South Africa

Feb 19, 2018, at 09:37 pm

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS): At the fag end of his career, India's star cricketer MS Dhoni has added one more feather to his crown.