Handling pressure will be the most important thing in World Cup: Virat Kohli
May 21, 2019, at 04:01 pm
Mumbai, May 21 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Tuesday said handling the pressure will be the most important thing in the upcoming World Cup.
Football legend Maradona to undergo shoulder surgery
May 21, 2019, at 12:35 pm
Buenos Aires, May 21 (Xinhua): Argentine football legend Diego Maradona will travel to Buenos Aires for surgery on his left shoulder, his agent and friend Matias Morla said.
Djokovic remains world No. 1 despite loss in Rome
May 20, 2019, at 07:38 pm
Rome, May 20 (Xinhua): Novak Djokovic keeps his lead in the latest men's tennis rankings of the ATP even after he lost to Rafael Nadal of Spain in the final of Italian Open.
Flat pitches a challenge for bowlers to bowl against Virat Kohli
May 20, 2019, at 06:27 pm
New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) It will be a challenge for any bowler of opposition teams on flat pitches when they bowl against India skipper Virat Kohli during the upcoming ICC World Cup beginning from May 30 in England.
Pakistan selectors name Asif Ali, Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz in final World Cup squad
May 20, 2019, at 05:31 pm
Islamabad, May 20 (IBNS): Naming few major changes in the World Cup squad, Pakistan have added Asif Ali, Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz in their team for the showpiece event.
India Open: Boxer Mary Kom to face Nikhat Zareen in semi-final clash
May 20, 2019, at 05:11 pm
Guwahati, May 20 (UNI) Six-time World champion Mary Kom may have a possible semi-final face-off with Asian Championship bronze medallist Nikhat Zareen in 51kg in the second edition of the India Open boxing tournament which begins here this evening.
ICC partners with Uber for ICC Men's World Cup
May 20, 2019, at 03:18 pm
Dubai, May 20 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Monday announced that Uber, the world’s largest personal mobility company, would be an official sponsor of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019.
Referee dies after collapsing in Bolivian first division game
May 20, 2019, at 10:08 am
La Paz, May 20 (Xinhua/UNI) A referee died after suffering a heart attack during a Bolivian first division football match.
Pakistani batsman Asif Ali's daughter dies of cancer
May 20, 2019, at 09:33 am
Islamabad, May 20 (IBNS): Pakistani batsman Asif Ali's daughter, who was battling stage IV cancer, has passed away in the US.
May 19, 2019, at 03:03 pm
Kolkata, May 19 (UNI) Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly was taken aback for some time after he was virtually surrounded by a group of armed central security forces jawans when he emerged out after casting his ballot at a polling booth at his home constituency in Kolkata South.
Indian sprinter Dutee Chand reveals that she is in a same-sex relationship
May 19, 2019, at 02:57 pm
New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS): Champion sprinter Dutee Chand has revealed that she is currently in a same-sex relationship with a girl.
Windies name Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo as reserve players for WC
May 19, 2019, at 01:12 pm
Barbados, May 19 (IBNS): As Windies is gearing up for the World Cup, the cricket board has announced a ten-man reserve squad list for the 50-over event with the likes of Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo and Sunil Ambris featuring in it.
Italian Open: Djokovic to play Nadal in final
May 19, 2019, at 11:04 am
Rome, May 19 (UNI): World number one Novak Djokovic will face defending champion Rafael Nadal in the finals of Italian Open after a 6-3 6-7 (2-7) 6-3 victory over Diego Schwartzman.
ICC releases official song 'Stand By' for Cricket World Cup 2019
May 18, 2019, at 11:06 am
Dubai, May 18 (UNI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the official song 'Stand By' for Cricket World Cup 2019.
Rafael Nadal reaches semis of Italian Open with win over Verdasco
May 18, 2019, at 10:57 am
Rome, May 18 (UNI): Defending champion and eight-time winner Rafael Nadal beat Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 6-4 6-0 to reach the Italian Open semi-finals.
Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes starts cricket camp at SCFA
May 17, 2019, at 05:02 pm
Hyderabad, May 17 (UNI) Legendary South African Cricketer Jonty Rhodes started a three-day cricket camp at Sarojini Cricket and Fitness Academy ( SCFA) here on Friday.
Qatar opens first stadium built for 2022 FIFA World Cup
May 17, 2019, at 10:11 am
Doha, May 17 (Sputnik/UNI) The first stadium, built for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, opened on Thursday in Al Wakrah, a suburban area of Qatar's capital city Doha, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
Former WWE superstar Ashley Massaro dies
May 17, 2019, at 09:46 am
Washington, May 17 (IBNS): Former World Wrestling Entertainment wrestler Ashley Massaro died on Saturday, the organization confirmed on Friday.
Nissan KICKS owners to watch Ind Vs Pak match in UK
May 15, 2019, at 05:08 pm
Kolkata / Delhi, May 15 (IBNS) The newly launched Nissan KICKS joins Indian cricket fans in celebrating the world's biggest cricketing event.
AIFF appoints Igor Stimac as head coach of men's national team for two years contract
May 15, 2019, at 04:28 pm
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): The Executive Committee of the All India Football Federation has appointed Igor Stimac as the Head Coach of the Men’s Senior National Team on a two-year contract.
Peter Fulton appointed as New Zealand batting coach
May 15, 2019, at 03:53 pm
Wellington, May 15 (IBNS): Former New Zealand batsman Peter Fulton has been appointed as the batting coach of the national side.
May 14, 2019, at 11:41 pm
Chandigarh, May 14 (IBNS): Bengaluru’s Trishul Chinnappa matched the course record of seven-under-65 to take the opening round honours at the TATA Steel PGTI Players Championship Presented by Chandigarh Golf Club.
Six teams looking to keep T20 World Cup dreams alive in Africa final
May 14, 2019, at 03:51 pm
Dubai, May 14 (IBNS): Six teams are set to battle it out in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Final 2019 in Uganda, with two countries moving just one step away from Australia 2020.
ICC welcomes first female match referee and boosts numbers on development panel
May 14, 2019, at 03:12 pm
Dubai, May 14 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday welcomed India’s GS Lakshmi as the first female to be appointed to the ICC International Panel of Match Referees.
Mary Kom to take part in India Open boxing tourney
May 13, 2019, at 11:00 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (UNI): India's star boxer and six-time world champion M.C. Mary Kom will utilise India Open boxing tournament in Guwahati from May 20 to 24 as a platform ahead of the World championships and Olympics.
IPL can help you judge yourself before World Cup, says Rohit Sharma
May 13, 2019, at 08:43 pm
Hyderabad, May 13 (UNI): Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma, who led the team to their fourth IPL title, said that IPL is the platform where you can judge yourself ahead of the World Cup which will start on May 30.
TATA Steel PGTI Players Championship presented by Chandigarh Golf Club to tee off on May 14
May 13, 2019, at 05:33 pm
Chandigarh, May 13 (IBNS): The TATA Steel Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) will be staging the TATA Steel PGTI Players Championship Presented by Chandigarh Golf Club from May 14 – 17, 2019.
Nicholas Pooran to play for Guyana Amazon Warriors
May 13, 2019, at 05:10 pm
Antigua, May 13 (IBNS): West Indies cricketer Nicholas Pooran has been signed by the Guyana Amazon Warriors as their Marquee Player for the 2019 Hero Caribbean Premier League which will take place from 4 September to 12 October.
Premier League: Manchester City claim title with 4-1 win in Brighton
May 13, 2019, at 02:56 pm
London, May 13 (Xinhua): Manchester City won 4-1 away to Brighton on Sunday to claim this season's Premier League title ahead of Liverpool, who defeated the Wolves 2-0 on the final day of what has been a dramatic season.
Novak Djokovic wins Madrid Open without dropping a set
May 13, 2019, at 09:31 am
Madrid, May 13 (Xinhua/UNI) Top seed Novak Djokovic of Serbia beat Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday evening to win his third Madrid Open title.