MS Dhoni deserves a proper send-off: Anil Kumble
Sep 09, 2019, at 10:43 am
Bengaluru: Former Indian cricket captain Anil Kumble has recently said Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is presently not playing the international matches, deserves a proper send-off.
Rafael Nadal wins US Open by beating Russian Daniil Medvedev in grand final
Sep 09, 2019, at 09:22 am
New York, Sept 9 (IBNS): In one of the greatest finals ever played, Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal added one more feather to his cap as he defeated Russian Daniil Medvedev to clinch the US Open on Sunday.
Canadian teenager Andreescu defeats S Williams to win US Open title
Sep 08, 2019, at 10:17 am
New York, Sep 8 (Xinhua/UNI) The 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu became the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam singles title at the US Open as she shocked 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams of the United States in the women's singles final in straight sets on Saturday.
Duminy and Lalor join Tridents squad for 2019 season
Sep 07, 2019, at 07:13 pm
Bridgetown, Barbados, Sept 7 (IBNS): Barbados Tridents have announced two replacements to their squad for the 2019 season, with JP Duminy and Josh Lalor now set to play at this year’s Hero Caribbean Premier League.
Abdul Qadir was a genius: Imran Khan
Sep 07, 2019, at 04:35 pm
Islamabad, Sept 7 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister and former skipper of the national side Imran Khan on Saturday described late spinner Abdul Qadir as a genius'.
The Ashes: England 200/5 on day 3 in reply to Australia's big total
Sep 07, 2019, at 12:01 pm
Manchester: In reply to Australia's 497, England are a bit under pressure as they have lost five wickets for 200 at stumps on day 3 in the fourth Test match of the Ashes here on Saturday.
Canadian teenager Andreescu to face S Williams for US Open title
Sep 06, 2019, at 05:48 pm
New York, Sep 6 (Xinhua/UNI) Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu and American superstar Serena Williams will meet in the women's singles final of the US Open after both beating respective opponents in the semifinals.
Kid stuns Virat Kohli by offering his autograph, video goes viral
Sep 06, 2019, at 04:03 pm
Jamaica: At a time several cricket fans are dying to catch a glimpse of Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, a kid stunned the skipper by offering his own autograph instead of asking for one from him.
The Ashes: England face challenge in Manchester as Smith hits mesmerising 211
Sep 06, 2019, at 01:45 pm
Manchester: England are facing a challenge from the visitors as Australian batsman Steve Smith scored a mesmerising double hundred in the fourth Test match of The Ashes here on Friday.
CPL: Green and Paul propel Warriors to a winning total
Sep 06, 2019, at 08:51 am
Antigua, Sept 6 (IBNS): A seventh-wicket partnership of 48 from 21 balls between Keemo Paul and Chris Green proved decisive as 2018 runners-up, Guyana Amazon Warriors, made a winning start to their 2019 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign against St Lucia Zouks.
West Bengal excels in Tenpin Bowling Championship 2019
Sep 04, 2019, at 09:50 pm
Kolkata, Sept 4 (IBNS): The second West Bengal Tenpin Bowling Championship 2019 concluded recently with West Bengal emerging as the Team winners in 4-member category and runners up in singles and doubles category.
US Open: Roger Federer crashes out after Grigor Dimitrov beat him in quarter-finals
Sep 04, 2019, at 09:47 am
New York, Sept 4 (IBNS): Grigor Dimitrov created a major upset in the US Open on Wednesday when he defeated former champion Roger Federer to make him crash out of the tournament here.
Steve Smith overtakes Virat Kohli in ICC Test rankings
Sep 03, 2019, at 04:32 pm
Dubai, Sept 3 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli’s scores of 76 and zero in Kingston were not enough for him to hold on to the top ranking, which he had attained in August 2018 during India’s tour of England, when he scored 593 runs in five Tests and was named player of the series jointly with England all-rounder Sam Curran.
Mithali Raj announces retirement from T20Is
Sep 03, 2019, at 02:30 pm
Mumbai: Former Indian T20I captain Mithali Raj on Tuesday announced her retirement from T20 Internationals.
Two school children doing Somersault on streets win Nadia Comaneci's heart
Sep 03, 2019, at 01:36 pm
New Delhi: A tiktok video showing two school children doing somersault on the streets has caught the glance of no one else but five-time Olympian gold medalist and former Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci.
With win against Windies, Virat Kohli becomes most successful Indian Test captain
Sep 03, 2019, at 11:53 am
Jamaica: With a 2-0 win against Windies in the Caribbean soil, Virat Kohli has become the most successful Indian Test captain.
India defeat West Indies in second Test to clinch series 2-0
Sep 03, 2019, at 08:56 am
Jamaica, Sept 3 (IBNS): India showed an all-round performance as they defeated West Indies by 257 runs in the second Test match to clinch the series 2-0 here on Monday.
TKR appoints Pollard captain after Bravo suffers finger injury
Sep 03, 2019, at 08:54 am
Jamaica, Sept 3 (IBNS): Trinbago Knight Riders announced that Dwayne Bravo injured his finger during practice and could miss a significant part of Hero CPL 2019. Consequently, Kieron Pollard has been named the captain of TKR.
US Open: Novak Djokovic's hope of winning title ends, pulls out due to injury
Sep 02, 2019, at 04:15 pm
New York, Sept 2 (IBNS): The US Open will see a new winner in 2019 after defending champion Novak Djokovic was forced to retire early during a match against Swiss 23rd seed Stan Wawrinka.
India in commanding position in Jamaica Test against Windies
Sep 02, 2019, at 11:26 am
Jamaica: Riding on a superb bowling performance, India are in a commanding position against Windies in the second Test here on Sunday.
I owe my hat-trick to you: Jasprit Bumrah tells Virat Kohli
Sep 01, 2019, at 05:54 pm
New Delhi, Sept 1 (IBNS): In a heart-touching message, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Sunday thanked his skipper Virat Kohli and said he 'owe' the hat-trick to him.
I'll find you: Novak Djokovic gets angry upon US Open fan
Aug 31, 2019, at 04:39 pm
During his practice session recently, Serbian Tennis icon Novak Djokovic got angry upon one of the US Open fans and said he will find him later.
US Open: Bopanna-Shapovalov win, Paes-Duran lose in doubles first round
Aug 31, 2019, at 12:49 pm
New York, Aug 31 (UNI): Indian players had mixed fortunes in the men's doubles first round match in the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center here on Friday.
Second Test: Virat Kohli smashes 76 as India scored 264/5 on first day
Aug 31, 2019, at 09:26 am
Kingston, Aug 31 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli smashed 76 runs and Mayank Agarwal contributed 55 as India scored 264 runs for the loss of five wickets on the first day of the second Test match here on Friday.
Alzarri Joseph replaces Isuru Udana at the Patriots
Aug 30, 2019, at 06:11 pm
New York, Aug 30 (IBNS): The St Kitts & Nevis Patriots have replaced Isuru Udana, who is now no longer available for the Hero CPL due to international commitments.
Messi likely to miss out again as Barcelona visit Osasuna
Aug 30, 2019, at 05:48 pm
Madrid, Aug 30 (Xinhua/UNI) Lionel Messi is likely to miss out again when Barcelona visit newly-promoted Osasuna in the El Sadar Stadium on Saturday.
MSK Prasad unveils reason behind not including MS Dhoni in squad for T20 series against South Africa
Aug 30, 2019, at 05:25 pm
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): India's Chairman of selectors MSK Prasad on Friday said former Indian skipper MS Dhoni expressed his unavailability for the three T20 matches against South Africa and hence his name was not present in the Indian squad for the series announced on Thursday.
Ambati Rayudu makes U-turn on retirement, says 'enough cricket left'
Aug 30, 2019, at 03:03 pm
Hyderabad, Aug 30 (IBNS): Making a U-turn from his previous decision to quit international cricket, Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu made himself available for selection saying enough cricket is left in him, media reports said.
BCCI congratulates Poonam Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja for receiving Arjuna Awards
Aug 30, 2019, at 02:10 pm
Mumbai, Aug 30 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated cricketers Poonam Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja for being conferred with the Arjuna Awards.
MS Dhoni not included in India's T20 squad for series against SA
Aug 30, 2019, at 12:24 am
Mumbai, Aug 30 (IBNS): Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni and pacer Jasprit Bumrah were not named in the Indian T20 squad for the homeseries against South Africa.