Virat Kohli describes victory against New Zealand as 'amazing'
Jan 28, 2019, at 11:13 am
Mount Maunganui, Jan 28 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli described his team's victory in the third ODI match against New Zealand as 'amazing'.
Holder becomes first top-ranked Windies Test all-rounder since Sobers
Jan 28, 2019, at 10:51 am
Dubai, Jan 28 (IBNS): Captain Jason Holder has become the first Windies player in 45 years to top the list of all-rounders in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after slamming an unbeaten double-century that helped script a memorable 381-run win over England in the first Test in Bridgetown.
ICC bans Ambati Rayudu from bowling in international cricket
Jan 28, 2019, at 10:41 am
Dubai, Jan 28 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday suspended Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu from bowling in international cricket after he opted for non-submission to a test of his bowling action within 14 days of being reported for a suspect action.
India trounce New Zealand in third ODI by 7 wickets, take unbeatable lead in series
Jan 28, 2019, at 10:21 am
Mount Maunganui, Jan 28 (IBNS): Defeating New Zealand by seven wickets in the third ODI match, India took an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-match series here on Monday.
Third ODI: India bowl out New Zealand for 243
Jan 28, 2019, at 07:05 am
Mount Maunganui, Jan 28 (IBNS): India bowled out New Zealand for 243 in 49 overs in the third ODI match at Bay Oval here on Monday.
Hardik Pandya takes a stunning catch, netizens praise him
Jan 28, 2019, at 06:34 am
Mount Maunganui, Jan 28 (IBNS): Hardik Pandya returned to the Indian squad for the third ODI match against New Zealand and at once earned the appreciation of fans as he took a stunning catch to dismiss Blackcaps' captain Kane Williamson.
PCB expresses disappointment for suspending skipper Sarfaraz for four matches
Jan 28, 2019, at 06:21 am
Islamabad, Jan 28 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board has expressed its disappointment over the International Cricket Council's decision of suspending captain Sarfaraz Ahmed for four matches for his racist remarks towards South African all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo in the second ODI between South Africa and Pakistan.
Third ODI against New Zealand: Hardik Pandya returns to Indian squad
Jan 28, 2019, at 06:15 am
Mount Maunganui, Jan 28 (IBNS): Hardik Pandya, who was recently suspended by the Indian cricket board for his comments made in a TV show, has returned to the side for the third ODI match against New Zealand on Monday.
Saina Nehwal crowned Indonesian Masters winner after Carolina Marin withdraws due to injury
Jan 27, 2019, at 04:47 pm
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS): Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal on Sunday was crowned the Indonesia Masters 2019 champion after her opponent Carolina Marin pulled out of the summit clash.
Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal to win Australian Open
Jan 27, 2019, at 04:34 pm
Melbourne, Jan 27 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic on Sunday defeated Spanish icon Rafael Nadal to lift the Australian Open title here.
Pak captain Sarfaraz Ahmed gets four match suspension for breach of anti-racism code
Jan 27, 2019, at 02:24 pm
Dubai, Jan 27 (IBNS): Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been suspended for four matches after accepting that he was in breach of the ICC’s Anti-Racism Code for Participants following an incident that occurred during the second ODI against South Africa in Durban on Tuesday.
Pakistan name T20I squad for South Africa series
Jan 26, 2019, at 06:20 pm
Islamabad, Jan 26 (IBNS): The Pakistan cricket selectors have named a 15-player T20I side for the upcoming series against South Africa, which includes one change from the one that defeated Australia and New Zealand by identical 3-0 margins.
Jan 26, 2019, at 05:59 pm
Melbourne, Jan 26 (IBNS): Japan's Naomi Osaka created history as the Asian clinched the Australian Open title to win back-to-back Grand Slams and become the new world number one.
Saina Nehwal reaches final of Indonesia Masters
Jan 26, 2019, at 05:24 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal entered the final of the Indonesia Masters by winning the last-four clash against China's He Bingjiao on Saturday.
Skipper Virat Kohli praises bowlers after win against New Zealand in second ODI
Jan 26, 2019, at 04:36 pm
Mount Maunganui, Jan 26 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday praised the bowlers for their performance in the second ODI match of the series where the visitors defeated the home side New Zealand by 90 runs.
India thrash New Zealand in second ODI by 90 runs, lead series 2-0
Jan 26, 2019, at 02:45 pm
Mount Maunganui, Jan 26 (IBNS): India outplayed New Zealand in the second ODI by 90 runs to extend their lead in the series to 2-0 here on Saturday.
Rohit, Dhawan shine as India set 325 as target for NZ in second ODI
Jan 26, 2019, at 11:46 am
Mount Maunganui, Jan 26 (IBNS): A couple of powerful knocks from Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan powered India to set 325 as target for New Zealand to win the second ODI match here on Saturday.
Saina cruises into semis, Sindhu & Srikanth crash out of Indonesia Masters
Jan 25, 2019, at 11:42 pm
Jakarta, Jan 25 (IBNS): Saina Nehwal on Friday cruised into the semifinal of the Indonesia Masters on a day P.V. Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth crashed out of the badminton tournament.
Bay Oval: Maori Community welcomes Indian Team in their traditional way
Jan 25, 2019, at 05:55 pm
Bay Oval, Jan 25 (IBNS): The Indian cricket team on Friday received an unusual welcome as they assembled in Bay Oval for the second ODI of the series.
-1548388735.jpg "We forgive him because he said sorry: Faf du Plessis says on Sarfaraz Ahmed's racially charged on-field taunt")
Jan 25, 2019, at 09:35 am
Durban, Jan 25 (IBNS): South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has said his team members have forgiven Pakistani skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed for his racially charged on-field taunt during the second ODI match between the two nations played in Durban recently.
Ban removed: Hardik Pandya will now join Indian squad in New Zealand
Jan 25, 2019, at 09:11 am
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IBNS): Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya will join the cricket team in New Zealand after his interim suspension was withdrawn by the BCCI Committee of Administrators on Thursday.
BCCI withdraws suspension of Hardik Pandya, K.L. Rahul
Jan 24, 2019, at 06:04 pm
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IBNS): BCCI Committee of Administrators on Thursday withdrew the interim suspension orders of cricketers Hardik Pandya and K.L.Rahul forthwith, media reports said.
India: The Obvious Alternative to England at the Cricket World Cup
Jan 23, 2019, at 11:27 pm
Sleeping giant has woken up: Jeje
Jan 23, 2019, at 07:30 pm
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IBNS): India was dubbed as a sleeping giant by former FIFA President Joseph Blatter way back in 2006. Post India’s heart-warming performance in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, National Team striker Jeje Lalpekhlua believes the “sleeping giant is now awake and ever evolving.”
Virat Kohli to be rested for last 2 ODIs & T20I series against New Zealand
Jan 23, 2019, at 06:08 pm
Mumbai, Jan 23 (IBNS): India Captain Virat Kohli will be rested for the fourth and fifth ODI against New Zealand and the subsequent T20I series.
New Zealand and India set for significant series
Jan 23, 2019, at 06:03 pm
Napier, Jan 23 (IBNS): New Zealand would be looking to be at their best against India in the upcoming ICC Women’s Championship series from Thursday, having lost to them at two top ICC tournaments in recent years.
Jan 23, 2019, at 05:31 pm
Islamabad, Jan 23 (IBNS): Pakistani skipper Sarfraz Ahmed has triggered a controversy after was caught heard on camera making racist remarks directed at South African batsman Andile Phehlukwayo during a ODI match between the two sides.
It was one of our more balanced performances: Virat Kohli says after victory against New Zealand
Jan 23, 2019, at 04:55 pm
Napier, Jan 23 (IBNS): After beating New Zealand in the opening match of the ODI series, Indian skipper Virat Kohli said it was one of the most 'balanced performances' shown by his team in the last few games they have played.
India beat New Zealand by eight wickets in Napier; Dhawan shines
Jan 23, 2019, at 02:57 pm
Napier, Jan 23 (IBNS): Riding on a fifty by Shikhar Dhawan, India defeated New Zealand by eight wickets in the first One Day International (ODI) match by Duckworth-Lewis (D/L) method at McLean Park here on Wednesday.
India to chase 158 against New Zealand in Napier
Jan 23, 2019, at 10:40 am
Napier, Jan 23 (IBNS): India will have to chase an easy target of 158 against New Zealand in the first One Day International (ODI) match at McLean Park here on Wednesday.