IPL 2019: Delhi Capitals to take on Chennai Super Kings in Kotla today

Mar 26, 2019, at 02:00 pm

New Delhi, Mar 26 (IBNS): After defeating Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 12th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Feroz Shah Kotla here on Tuesday.

#AshwinShameful trends on Twitter after spinner Mankads Jos Buttler in IPL match

Mar 26, 2019, at 11:53 am

New Delhi, Mar 26 (IBNS): Indian spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin faces heat on Twitter after he Mankaded English batsman Jos Buttler during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Monday.

France tame Iceland 4-0 in Euro 2020 qualifier

Mar 26, 2019, at 09:55 am

Paris, Mar 25 (Xinhua/UNI) World champions France met little resistence from Iceland en route to a 4-0 home victory to make it two wins out of two in Euro 2020 qualifiers.

England hammer Montenegro 5-1 in Euro 2020 qualifiers

Mar 26, 2019, at 09:53 am

Belgrade, Mar 25 (Xinhua/UNI) England scored five goals in Podgorica to defeat Montenegro in the second match of the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers in group A and strengthen its position of the group leader.

Messi to play in Copa America, says Argentina boss

Mar 26, 2019, at 09:46 am

Tangier, Mar 26 (Xinhua) Lionel Messi will be a part of Argentina's squad at this year's Copa America despite his recent unavailability for international fixtures, Albiceleste head coach Lionel Scaloni said. 

Neymar in talks to extend PSG contract, says father

Mar 26, 2019, at 09:34 am

Rio de Janeiro, Mar 26 (Xinhua) Brazil captain Neymar is negotiating a contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain, according to the forward's father and agent. Neymar has been the subject of transfer speculation since joining the French club from Barcelona for a world record fee of 222 million euros in August 2017.

Kvitova books Miami Open quarterfinal spot

Mar 26, 2019, at 09:10 am

Washington, Mar 26 (Xinhua/UNI) Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic defeated Caroline Garcia of France to book her spot into the women's singles quarterfinals at the Miami Open.

Kings XI Punjab beat Rajasthan Royals by 14 runs

Mar 25, 2019, at 11:47 pm

Jaipur, Mar 25 (IBNS): Kings XI Punjab beat Rajasthan Royals by 14 runs in the fourth match of the Indian Premier League here on Monday evening.

Stephen Fleming hopes to see Dhoni in World Cup

Mar 25, 2019, at 08:34 pm

New Delhi, Mar 25 (UNI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) coach Stephen Fleming has expressed hope that former India captain M.S. Dhoni will get through to the World Cup, but doubted whether the wicketkeeper-batsman will continue playing international cricket after that.

Hendricks, Phehlukwayo achieve career-best T20I rankings

Mar 25, 2019, at 06:00 pm

Dubai, Mar 25 (IBNS): The South Africa opener Reeza Hendricks and all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo attained career-best positions in batting and bowling, respectively, in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings after the team's 3-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka.

R Ashwin makes special request to Narendra Modi for players participating in IPL

Mar 25, 2019, at 05:42 pm

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS): Indian spinner R Ashwin on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow cricketers playing in the Indian Premier League to cast their votes from any part of the nation wherever they are playing the tournament.

Fomer England skipper Michael Vaughan backs Rishabh Pant for WC

Mar 25, 2019, at 03:38 pm

London, Mar 25 (IBNS): Former England captain Michael Vaughan on Monday backed wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant to get a chance in the Indian World Cup squad.

Talking to Sachin Tendulkar makes things easier for me: Yuvraj Singh

Mar 25, 2019, at 03:32 pm

Mumbai, Mar 25 (UNI) The left-handed Indian team all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who scored 53 runs off 35 balls for Mumbai Indians (MI) against Delhi Capitals (DC) in their first Indian Premier League (IPL) match, feels that talking to cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has paid off once again and also said that when the time comes so he will hang his boot.

ICC and booking.com come together in five-year global partnership

Mar 25, 2019, at 03:16 pm

Dubai, Mar 25 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms, today announced a strategic five-year global partnership in which the e-commerce company will become the exclusive Accommodation and Attractions Booking Partner for all ICC events.

IPL 2019: Rajasthan Royals-Kings XI Punjab clash in Jaipur today

Mar 25, 2019, at 01:47 pm

Jaipur, Mar 25 (IBNS): Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab will take on each other in their first respective games in the 12th season of Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday.

Rohit Sharma's daughter Samaira catches attention in Mumbai Indians' first IPL match

Mar 25, 2019, at 11:48 am

Mumbai, Mar 25 (IBNS): Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma may not have been successful with bat at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday but his daughter Samaira caught all attentions with her presence on the cricket ground.

Shotgun legend Rhode wins 19th personal World Cup gold medal

Mar 25, 2019, at 09:39 am

Mexico City, Mar 25 (Xinhua/UNI) 40-year-old shotgun legend Kimberly Rhode added one gold to her enormous shooting-medal collection by claiming title at women's skeet event of 2019 ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Acapulco, Mexico on Sunday.

IPL: Delhi Capitals defeat Mumbai Indians by 37 runs

Mar 25, 2019, at 08:38 am

Mumbai, Mar 24 (UNI) Delhi Capitals came out with flying colours in the 12th edition of the cash-rich tournament as they defeated Mumbai Indians by 37 runs in their opening game at Wankhede stadium here on Sunday. 

Lavam, Aishwarya shine in U-14 Sunfeast AITA Super Series qualifiers

Mar 24, 2019, at 10:52 pm

Kolkata, Mar 24 (IBNS): Lavam Makharia of West Bengal pulled of a stiff challenge from another local lad Thanks and third seed Vedant Agarwal in Boys Under 14 Singles of the Sunfeast AITA Super Series 2019.

China crushes Philippines 8-0 in 2020 AFC U-23 Championship qualifier

Mar 24, 2019, at 06:28 pm

Shah Alam, Malaysia, Mar 24 (Xinhua/UNI) China crushed the Philippines 8-0 in its second match of the AFC U-23 Championship qualifier here on Sunday.

Azlan Shah Tournament: Indian, South Korea match ends in draw

Mar 24, 2019, at 06:25 pm

Ipoh, ((Malaysia) Mar 24 (UNI) India and South Korea match ended in a draw with a score of one goal each, in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup at in the Malaysian city of Ipoh on Sunday.

David Warner plays stylish 85 runs knock as SRH post 181/3 against KKR

Mar 24, 2019, at 05:54 pm

Kolkata, Mar 24 (IBNS): David Warner returned to Indian Premier League with a bang as he smashed 53-ball 85 runs to help his Sunrisers Hyderabad post 181 runs for the loss of three wickets in an Indian Premier League match against Kolkata Knight Riders here on Sunday.

Sport Australia launches mental health service for top athletes

Mar 24, 2019, at 05:22 pm

Canberra, Mar 24 (Xinhua/UNI) Australia's peak sporting body has launched a mental health support service for the nation's top athletes.

Kings XI Punjab welcomes on board Aaj Tak as the Title Sponsor and unveils the jersey

Mar 24, 2019, at 05:02 pm

Jaipur, Mar 24 (IBNS): Kings XI Punjab on Sunday launched their new jersey and announced a range of partners that will support the team this season in the VIVO Indian Premier League. 

KKR win toss, opt to bowl first Sunrisers Hyderabad

Mar 24, 2019, at 04:05 pm

Kolkata, Mar 24 (IBNS): Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and opted to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opening match of the Indian Premier league here on Sunday.

I am extremely proud of all of you, Chhetri tells women's team

Mar 24, 2019, at 03:05 pm

New Delhi, Mar 24 (IBNS): All India Football Federation General Secretary Kushal Das congratulated the Indian Senior Women’s National Team in a meet and greet session at the Capital on Saturday evening (March 23, 2019) after the Indian women beat Nepal 3-1 in the final to retain the SAFF Championship for the 5thconsecutive time. 

IPL 2019: CSK beat RCB by 7 wickets in opening match

Mar 23, 2019, at 11:12 pm

Chennai, Mar 23 (IBNS): Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) began their campaign in the 12th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) on a winning note as they defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by seven wickets at MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday.

IPL 2019: RCB collapse in front of CSK bowlers, get bowled out for 70

Mar 23, 2019, at 09:33 pm

Chennai, Mar 23 (IBNS): In a disastrous beginning to the 12th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowled out Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for just 70 runs at MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday.

IPL opening ceremony funds donated to CRPF, Armed Forces

Mar 23, 2019, at 05:22 pm

New Delhi, Mar 23 (IBNS): Every year the IPL takes off with a star studded opening ceremony with a lot of glitz and glamour making it a grand affair. This year though, is different.

India U-23 colts up for 'do-or-die' challenge against Tajikistan

Mar 23, 2019, at 05:03 pm

Tashkent, Mar 23 (IBNS): Having shrugged off the first-match loss against defending champions Uzbekistan, the India U23 colts gear up for the "do-or-die" fixture against Tajikistan tomorrow (March 24, 2019).