Steve Smith back as top-ranked Test batsman
Feb 26, 2020, at 04:06 pm
Dubai/IBNS: Australia’s Steve Smith is back on top of the list of batsmen in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after India captain Virat Kohli could manage only 21 runs in his two innings in the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington, which his side lost by 10 wickets to concede a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Feb 25, 2020, at 04:53 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The internet is still going crazy after US President Donald Trump mispronounced the name of international cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and now several top cricketers, including former English cricketer Kevin Pietersen, joined netizens in finding a lighter side in the development.
Oman player banned from all cricket for seven years
Feb 25, 2020, at 03:34 pm
Dubai/IBNS: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Oman player Yousuf Abdulrahim Al Balushi from all cricket for seven years after he accepted four charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.
Bangladesh dominant in Dhaka after Rahim double ton
Feb 24, 2020, at 08:09 pm
Mirpur/Bangladesh/UNI: Mushfiqur Rahim scored his third double-centuryin Tests as Bangladesh dominated Zimbabwe on the third day of the one-off Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium here on Monday.
Toss turned out to be very important: Virat Kohli
Feb 24, 2020, at 09:11 am
Wellington/IBNS: As New Zealand thrashed India in the first Test by 10 wickets, skipper Virat Kohli said toss played a crucial role and turned out to be an important factor in determining the result of the clash.
New Zealand thrash India by 10 wickets to go 1-0 up in the series
Feb 24, 2020, at 08:48 am
Wellington/IBNS: New Zealand registered a 10-wicket victory against India in the first Test match here on Monday as Virat Kohli and his men received yet another jolt after their defeat in the ODI series.
West Indies fined for slow over-rate in first ODI against Sri Lanka
Feb 23, 2020, at 04:40 pm
Dubai/IBNS: West Indies have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against Sri Lanka in the first ODI in Colombo yesterday.
India finish day's play at 144/4, trail NZ by 39 runs stillÂ
Feb 23, 2020, at 04:24 pm
Wellington/UNI: India were 144 for four in their second innings at stumps on the third day of the first Test against New Zealand, here on Sunday.
Wellington Test: New Zealand 216/5 at stumps on day 2, lead India by 51 runs
Feb 22, 2020, at 12:47 pm
Wellington/IBNS: After bowling out India cheaply, New Zealand took a decent lead of 51 runs as they scored 216/5 at stumps on the second day of first Test match at Basin Reserve here on Saturday.
PM Modi to inaugurate first Khelo India University Games on Saturday
Feb 21, 2020, at 07:35 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first-ever Khelo India University Games via video conferencing at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here on Saturday.
Japan confident of hosting Tokyo Olympics despite coronavirus, top official
Feb 21, 2020, at 07:27 pm
Tokyo/Xinhua: Japan has promised to host the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this summer as planned despite the seemingly worsening situation of the coronavirus outbreak, the top government spokesman said here on Friday.
ICC Women T20 WC: India beat Australia by 17 runs, Poonam Yadav shines
Feb 21, 2020, at 06:01 pm
Sydney/UNI: Poonam Yadav's brilliant leg-spin bowling helped India stun defending champions Australia by 17 runs in a low-scoring opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at the Showground Stadium, here on Friday.
Spinner Pragyan Ojha retires from all forms of cricket
Feb 21, 2020, at 04:43 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha on Friday announced retirement from all forms of cricket with immediate effect.
Wellington Test: Rain forces play to stop on day 1, India struggle at 122/5
Feb 21, 2020, at 11:43 am
Wellington/IBNS: India are struggling at 122/5 as rain stopped the first day's play of the maiden Test in the two-match series at Basin Reserve here on Friday.
Asian Wrestling C'ships: Ashu, Aditya, Hardeep win bronze medals in Greco-Roman
Feb 20, 2020, at 07:45 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India's Ashu, Aditya Kundu and Hardeep settled for bronze medals in Greco-Roman category on the second day of the Asian Wrestling Championships here on Wednesday.
1st Test: India ready to face Kiwi challenge in Wellington
Feb 20, 2020, at 07:35 pm
Wellington/UNI: India will face their toughest challenge of the World Test Championship till date as they face hosts New Zealand in the first Test of the two-match series at the Basin Reserve, here on Friday.
India reached a stage where every team want to beat us: Virat Kohli
Feb 20, 2020, at 12:31 am
Wellington/IBNS: Exuding confidence ahead of the first Test match here, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday said his team have reached a level where every other nation wants to beat them on the cricket field.
Australian Open champion Kenin loses opening match in Dubai
Feb 19, 2020, at 07:25 pm
Beijing,/Xinhua: Newly-crowned Australia Open champion Sofia Kenin was defeated by Elena Rybakina 6-7 (2), 6-3, 6-3 in her opening match of the Dubai WTA Championship on Wednesday.
Feb 19, 2020, at 07:14 pm
Wellington/UNI: Indian captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday stressed workload management for players, saying that taking periodic breaks during the hectic schedule helped him playing in all formats of the game.
FSDL unveils Hero ISL League Winners Shield
Feb 19, 2020, at 02:21 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Football Sports Development Limited on Wednesday unveiled the ‘League Winners Shield’ for Hero Indian Super League (ISL).
UEFA Champions League: Dortmund overcome PSG 2-1
Feb 19, 2020, at 02:18 pm
Berlin/Xinhua/UNI: Erling Haaland's brace secured Borussia Dortmund a 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain at the first leg in UEFA Champions League's round of the last 16.
India, New Zealand get ready for first Test in Wellington
Feb 19, 2020, at 11:16 am
Wellington/IBNS: After the conclusion of the limited overs series, India and New Zealand are all set to play the two-match Test series beginning on Feb 21.
Asian Wrestling C'ships: Sunil clinches gold, breaks 27-year wait for India in Greco-Roman
Feb 18, 2020, at 10:41 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Sunil Kumar on Tuesday outclassed Azat Salidinov of Kyrgyzstan 5-0 in the 87kg summit bout to win India's first Greco-Roman gold medal in Asian Wrestling Championships in 27 years.
Asian Wrestling Championships: Sunil Kumar reaches final in 87kg
Feb 18, 2020, at 10:12 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India's Sunil Kumar reached the final of 87kg category with a brilliant comeback victory over Azamat Kustubayev in the semi-final bout, at the Asian Wrestling Championships here on Tuesday.
India to host FIFA U-17 Women's WC across five cities
Feb 18, 2020, at 08:50 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India will host the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup for the first time across five cities from Nov 2 to 21, organisers announced here on Tuesday.
Women T-20 WC: India beat West Indies by 2 runs in warm-up match
Feb 18, 2020, at 07:52 pm
Brisbane/UNI: Bowlers starred as India women beat West Indies women by two runs in their second warm-up game, ahead of the 2020 T20 World Cup at the Allan Border Field, here on Tuesday.
Asian Wrestling C'ships: Sunil Kumar reaches final in 87kg
Feb 18, 2020, at 07:33 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India's Sunil Kumar reached the final of 87kg category with a brilliant comeback victory over Azamat Kustubayev in the semi-final bout, at the Asian Wrestling Championships here on Tuesday.Kumar was down 1-8 in his semi-final bout against his Kazakh opponent but made a great comeback, winning 11 points on the trot to finish the bout at 12-8. In 2019 also, Sunil had made it to the final and ended with a silver medal.In the 87kg final, Rome Ranking Series silver medallist Sunil will play against Azat Salidinov from Kyrgyzstan.
BCCI announces schedule for IPL 2020, MI to host CSK opening clash
Feb 18, 2020, at 04:09 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced the schedule for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.
Thank you for love and support: Sachin Tendulkar after winning Laureus Award
Feb 18, 2020, at 01:39 pm
Berlin/IBNS: Winning the Laureus Sporting Moment Award (2000-2020) here, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday thanked all people for their love and support.
World Cup victory: Sachin Tendulkar wins Laureus Sporting Moment award
Feb 18, 2020, at 09:11 am
Berlin/IBNS: Indian iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar, who was part of the 2011 World Cup-winning team, won the Laureus best sporting moment in the last 20 years title for the time when he was lifted on the shoulders of his teammates following the 50-over title victory in Mumbai.