Stuart Broad makes rapid gains after match-winning show
Jul 29, 2020, at 11:00 pm
Dubai: Stuart Broad has progressed seven places to reach third position among bowlers in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings after a stellar show in the final Test against the West Indies.
Real Madrid striker Mariano tests positive for COVID-19
Jul 29, 2020, at 05:50 pm
MADRID, Jul 29 (Xinhua) Real Madrid striker Mariano Diaz has been tested positive for the COVID-19 and will miss the club's Champions League tie away to Manchester City on August 8th, the Spanish club confirmed.
Brazilian star Oscar says he would play for China
Jul 29, 2020, at 05:48 pm
Beijing, Jul 29 (Xinhua) Shanghai SIPG's Brazilian midfielder Oscar has revealed he would play for China if FIFA changed rules that prevent players from representing two countries in official competitions.
Indonesia to stage virtual international marathon
Jul 29, 2020, at 05:46 pm
Jakarta/Xinhua: Indonesia will hold an international marathon in Central Java province virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Will the Kolkata Knights bring it home?
Jul 29, 2020, at 02:45 am
India and Cricket have always had a fond bond. Globally the world watches as the IPL 2020 will take place. Question is, who will take the trophy home?
Broad takes his 500 wickets in Test as England easing towards series win against Windies
Jul 28, 2020, at 11:57 pm
Manchester/UNI: West Indies were 84/5 at lunch on day 5 of the deciding Test of second innings against England at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
PSG's Mbappe to miss games for three weeks due to injury
Jul 28, 2020, at 05:52 pm
Paris/Xinhua/UNI: Kylian Mbappe will miss football matches for "approximately three weeks" due to an ankle injury which he picked up in the French Cup final last Friday, his club Paris Saint-Germain confirmed.
West Indies-England match: Play abandoned due to rain on day 4
Jul 28, 2020, at 05:43 pm
Manchester/UNI: The third and the deciding Test between West Indies and England on day 4 was abandoned due to continuous rain without a ball being bowled at Old Trafford on Monday.
IPL betting in India given boost ahead of possible September restart
Jul 27, 2020, at 02:32 pm
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently made bold moves with the announcement of a tentative schedule to get IPL 13 back on track and completed before 2020 draws to a close.
Ben Stokes is a leader in his own capacity, says former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir
Jul 26, 2020, at 10:37 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels there isn’t anyone who’s even close to England all-rounder Ben Stokes in the world cricket at the moment.
Third Test: West Indies in trouble against England on day 2
Jul 26, 2020, at 03:24 am
Manchester/IBNS: West Indies found themselves in deep trouble in the post-tea session against England in the third Test here on Saturday.
Day 2, 3rd Test: Windies bundle out England for 369 before Lunch
Jul 26, 2020, at 12:27 am
Manchester/UNI: West Indies bundled out England for 369 before Lunch in the first innings on day 2 of the decider Test at Old Trafford on Saturday.
F1 US GP canceled amid concerns about COVID-19
Jul 25, 2020, at 05:45 pm
Washington/Xinhua: Formula One has confirmed that the planned race in the United States has been canceled because of the spread of COVID-19.
Sao Paulo mayor accepts decision to scrap Brazilian GP
Jul 25, 2020, at 05:36 pm
Sao Paulo/Xinhua: Sao Paulo mayor Bruno Covas has said that he accepted a decision to cancel this year's Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Indian Premier League to be played in September this year
Jul 24, 2020, at 10:42 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played between September 19 and November 8 in the UAE.
IPL set to begin in September in UAE: Reports
Jul 24, 2020, at 08:26 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL), a T20 cricket tournament which was postponed due to Covid-19, is set to be hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in September, various media reports said.
Jofra Archer returns to England squad for third Test against West Indies
Jul 24, 2020, at 03:39 am
London: English pacer Jofra Archer has returned to the national side for the third Test against West Indies, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Thursday.
Chabuk batsman: This is how Sourav Ganguly described MS Dhoni in 2004
Jul 23, 2020, at 07:43 pm
Kolkata/Mumbai/IBNS: Indian cricket board president Sourav Ganguly's role in building "Team India" is not an unknown issue anymore to one who is aware of the sport.
COVID-19 protocol breach episode: Jofra Archer alleges racial abuse, hints may not play third Test
Jul 22, 2020, at 11:52 pm
London: British fast bowler Jofra Archer has claimed he was racially abused after he breached coronavirus protocols.
2020 Washington ATP Open canceled
Jul 22, 2020, at 03:48 pm
Washington/Xinhua: The ATP and organisers of the Washington Open announced on Wednesday that the event for the year 2020 has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
BCCI eyes to schedule IPL 2020 in Sept, matches to be held in UAE
Jul 22, 2020, at 03:39 am
Mumbai/IBNS: With the postponement of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) is eyeing to host the 13th edition of the tournament in September this year.
Ben Stokes replaces Holder as top-ranked all-rounder
Jul 21, 2020, at 10:43 pm
England star Ben Stokes has outdone West Indies captain Jason Holder to become the world’s top-ranked Test all-rounder while also attaining a career-best third position among batsmen in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, after a match-winning performance at Old Trafford.
First-ever World Chess Day, helps calm nerves during COVID-19 pandemic
Jul 21, 2020, at 03:40 pm
New York: With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to a pause for most sport worldwide, the UN has been celebrating a highly-competitive game that you can play safely indoors or online – with the added bonus of helping reduce anxiety, and improving mental health: Monday marks the first ever World Chess Day.
Spanish second tier game postponed due to coronavirus outbreak in Fuenlabrada squad
Jul 21, 2020, at 03:29 pm
Madird/Xinhua: The Spanish second division tie between Deportivo la Coruna and Fuenlabrada due to be played on Monday was postponed after six members of the Fuenlabrada squad and three of the club's backroom staff tested positive for COVID-19, authorities reported on Tuesday.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2020 postponed
Jul 21, 2020, at 02:29 am
Dubai/IBNS: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday confirmed the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia 2020 has been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Australia likely to play 3 T20s, as many ODIs in England on Sept 4: Reports
Jul 20, 2020, at 11:38 pm
Melbourne/UNI: Australia's limited-overs tour to England is likely to go ahead in September with three T20s and as many ODIs according to a report.
Messi scores twice as Barca cruise past Alaves
Jul 20, 2020, at 09:52 pm
Madrid/Xinhua: FC Barcelona ended their disappointing league campaign on a positive note as Leo Messi scored twice and inspired them to a 5-0 win away to Alaves.
Chris Woakes, Broad bowl out Windies for 287, England 2nd innings 37/2 at stumps
Jul 20, 2020, at 03:18 pm
Manchester/UNI: England pacers Chris Woakes and Stuart Broad's 3-3 wickets each helped hosts bowled Windies out for a first-innings 287 after Tea on day four of the second Test at Old Tarfford on Sunday.
Second test: West Indies post 118-2 at lunch, trail England by 351 runs
Jul 20, 2020, at 02:37 am
Manchester/UNI: West Indies reached 118/2 at Lunch, trailing England by 351 runs in the second Test of the three match series on Sunday.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes can be one of England's greatest cricketers ever: Dominic Cork
Jul 19, 2020, at 11:39 pm
London/UNI: Former England cricketer Dominic Cork believes that star all-rounder Ben Stokes' talent and work ethic can help him become one of England's greatest cricketers ever.