ICC Test rankings: India retain top spot, skipper Virat Kohli remains on No 2
Mar 03, 2020, at 05:22 pm
Dubai/UNI: India on Tuesday maintained their number one position and captain Virat Kohli managed to retain his 2nd spot in the ICC rankings despite the horror run with the bat in the recently-concluded Test series against New Zealand.
New tickets release for ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final at MCG
Mar 03, 2020, at 04:06 pm
Dubai/IBNS: New tickets for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final at the MCG were officially released for sale on Tuesday.
Katy Perry to perform for bushfire-affected communities in Victoria
Mar 03, 2020, at 04:03 pm
Dubai/IBNS: Just days after her performance at the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, international superstar Katy Perry will play a free concert in regional Victoria for firefighters and their families.
Williamson pleased after all-round show against 'world-class' India
Mar 02, 2020, at 08:24 pm
Christchurch/UNI: New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was immensely satisfiedwith his team's 2-0 win in the Test series against World No.1 India, and attributed the success to the vital batting contributions as much as his bowlers' execution.
Du Plessis, Dussen back in Proteas squad for ODIs against India
Mar 02, 2020, at 08:00 pm
Johannesburg/UNI: Batsmen Faf du Plessis and Rassie van der Dussen on Monday were recalled to the South Africa ODI squad for the three-match series in India, beginning on March 12.
Coronavirus scare:Â Azlan Shah Cup hockey tourney postponed
Mar 02, 2020, at 05:09 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament on Monday was pushed from April to September due to outbreak of deadly Coronavirus across the world.
Real Madrid go top after Clasico win, Sevilla move up to third
Mar 02, 2020, at 02:30 pm
Madrid/Xinhua/UNI: Second half goals from Vinicius Jr and Marcelo Diaz gave Real Madrid a deserved 2-0 win at home to FC Barcelona on Sunday night and took Zinedine Zidane's side back to the top of the Liga Santander.
New Zealand beat India by seven wickets, clinch series 2-0
Mar 02, 2020, at 08:29 am
Christchurch/IBNS: India received a massive jolt in the New Zealand tour as the homeside defeated the visitors by seven wickets in the second Test match to complete a 2-0 clean sweep of the series here on Monday.
Novak Djokovic wins fifth title at Dubai Open
Mar 01, 2020, at 09:42 pm
Dubai/UNI: World Number 1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia defeatd Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece 6-3, 6-4 to claim his fifth Dubai Tennis Championship title 2020 on Sunday.
Test: India struggle at 90/6 against Kiwis on Day 2 despite heroic performance by bowlersÂ
Mar 01, 2020, at 04:16 pm
Christchurch/UNI: India were reduced to 90 for six in their second innings after dismissing New Zealand for 235 on day two of the second Test match at the Hagley Oval here on Sunday.
Mbappe hits twice as PSG thrash Dijon 4-0
Mar 01, 2020, at 12:42 pm
Paris/Xinhua: Kylian Mbappe scored a brace and set up another goal for Mauro Icardi as run-away French Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain cruised past relegation-threatened Dijon 4-0 on Saturday.
Maradona's Gimnasia keep alive survival hopes
Mar 01, 2020, at 12:28 pm
Buenos Aires/Xinhua: Diego Maradona's Gimnasia y Esgrima kept alive their hopes of remaining in Argentina's top division next season with a 1-0 home victory over Atletico Tucuman on Saturday.
Cologne stun Schalke 3-0 in Bundesliga
Mar 01, 2020, at 12:17 pm
Berlin/Xinhua: Cologne reaped their second straight win and moved into the top 10 after beating struggling Schalke 3-0 at the 24th round in Bundesliga on Saturday.
Michael Vaughan posts tough comment for Indian team over their performance in NZ so far
Feb 29, 2020, at 06:19 pm
London/IBNS: In a tough comment, former England skipper Michael Vaughan slammed the Indian cricket team for their performance in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand and said Virat Kohli and his men cannot be regarded as a great team till they start winning in places like England and New Zealand.
Novak Djokovic overcomes Monfils scare to reach Dubai Open final
Feb 29, 2020, at 05:49 pm
Dubai/UNI: World no 1 Novak Djokovic reached the final of the Dubai open after defeating Frenchman Gael Monfils in semifinal clash here.
2nd Test: New Zealand dominate first day
Feb 29, 2020, at 03:40 pm
Christchurch/UNI: New Zealand were 63/0 at stumps in response to India's first innings total of 242 on the first day of the second Test match at the Hagley Oval, here on Saturday.
Second Test: After bowling out India for 242, NZ score 63/0 at stumps on day 1
Feb 29, 2020, at 12:58 pm
Christchurch/IBNS: After bowling out India for 242, New Zealand scored 63/0 in the first innings at stumps on day one of the second Test match here on Saturday.
Women's World Cup: India beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets
Feb 29, 2020, at 12:52 pm
Melbourne/IBNS: India defeated Sri Lanka comprehensively by seven wickets in a group match of Women's World Cup here on Saturday.
Women's World Cup: India restrict Sri Lanka to 113/9 in 20 overs
Feb 29, 2020, at 11:26 am
Melbourne/IBNS: India restricted Sri Lanka to 113/9 in 20 overs in a group match in the Women's World Cup here on Saturday.
Second Test: New Zealand bowl out India for 242 in first innings
Feb 29, 2020, at 11:08 am
Christchurch/IBNS: New Zealand bowled out India for 242 in the first innings of second Test match here on Saturday.
Dubai Championship: Djokovic reaches semi-finals
Feb 28, 2020, at 08:37 pm
Dubai/UNI: World No 1 Novak Djokovic defeated Russia's Karen Khachanov 6-2, 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of Dubai Tennis Championships, here.
CAS hands Chinese swimmer Sun Yang 8-year ban
Feb 28, 2020, at 07:58 pm
Lausanne/Xinhua: Chinese Olympic and world swimming champion Sun Yang was handed an eight-year ban as the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) upheld the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)'s appeal on Friday.
Adaptability & a positive mindset key to India's success in Christchurch, feels Rahane
Feb 27, 2020, at 07:26 pm
Christchurch/UNI: After suffering a heavy defeat in the first match in Wellington,India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane said it was important for his side to go into the Christchurch Test with an improved mindset.
Women's T20 WC: India beat New Zealand by 4 runs, enter knockout stage
Feb 27, 2020, at 02:23 pm
Melbourne/UNI: India defeated New Zealand by four runs in a thrilling contest to cement a semifinal berth in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020, here on Thursday.
IPL: Guwahati to host two home games of Rajasthan Royals
Feb 27, 2020, at 02:13 pm
TGuwahati/IBNS: The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Assam's Guwahati city will play host to two home games of Rajasthan Royals in the VIVO IPL 2020.
Women's World Cup: India beat New Zealand by 4 runs
Feb 27, 2020, at 12:44 pm
Melbourne/IBNS: India defeated New Zealand by four runs in a group match of the Women's T20 World Cup at Junction Oval here on Thursday.
Women's World Cup: India set 134 as target for New Zealand
Feb 27, 2020, at 11:34 am
Melbourne/IBNS: India set a target of 134 in front of New Zealand to win the group match in the Women's T20 World Cup at Junction Oval here on Thursday.
Maria Sharapova says goodbye to Tennis
Feb 26, 2020, at 09:52 pm
Paris/UNI: Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova on Wednesday announced her retirement from tennis.
Australia's Chef de Mission tells athletes to focus on training for Tokyo Olympics
Feb 26, 2020, at 08:28 pm
Canberra/Xinhua: Australian Chef de Mission for Tokyo 2020 Ian Chesterman on Wednesday told athletes to stay calm and keep preparing for the Olympics.
Different prospects for Spanish sides in Europa League
Feb 26, 2020, at 07:56 pm
Madrid,Xinhua: Spanish sides Sevilla, Getafe and Espanyol are in Europa League action on Thursday night with very different prospects of making the next round of the competition.