KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya suspended pending inquiry over TV chat show comment
Jan 11, 2019, at 05:26 pm
Sydney, Jan 11 (IBNS): Amid criticisms over their comments on women during a popular TV show, Indian cricketers KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya have been suspended pending an inquiry, media reports said on Friday.
Peter Siddle named in Australian squad for 1st ODI against India
Jan 11, 2019, at 03:52 pm
Sydney, Jan 11 (IBNS): Displaying some strong performance in the domestic T20 league or BBL, Peter Siddle has earned a position in the first ODI squad to play against India in Sydney.
Virender Sehwag shares special wish on Twitter for birthday boy Rahul Dravid
Jan 11, 2019, at 03:34 pm
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS): Indian batting icon and former captain Rahul Dravid is receiving millions of wishes on the social media on Friday but it was one post on the micro-blogging site which remained completely unique from the rest.
Won't pick up bat again once I retire: Virat Kohli
Jan 11, 2019, at 03:19 pm
Sydney, Jan 11 (IBNS): It may be still a few more years left for Virat Kohli to announce his retirement but the skipper has already shared his retirement plans.
Virat Kohli reacts to Pandya-Rahul row, says players don't align with views
Jan 11, 2019, at 10:48 am
Sydney, Jan 11 (IBNS): Reacting to the controversy generated by the alleged sexist comment by Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul, skipper of the national team, Virat Kohli, said players do not align with such statements, media reports said.
Australian Open may be Andy Murray's last tournament?
Jan 11, 2019, at 10:08 am
Melbourne, Jan 11 (IBNS): Shocking his fans across the globe, British Tennis star Andy Murray, who is considered as one of the best players to play the game in recent times, on Friday announced that the upcoming Australian Open might be the last tournament of his career.
UAE defeat spirited Indian team in AFC Asian Cup clash 2-0
Jan 11, 2019, at 10:03 am
Abu Dhabi, Jan 11 (IBNS): Aiming for qualification from the group stages, the Indian National Team ended up on the losing side going down 0-2 to hosts United Arab Emirates in their second Group stage match of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
BCCI announces fixtures for India's home series against Australia
Jan 10, 2019, at 05:42 pm
Mumbai, Jan 10 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced fixtures for India's upcoming home series against Australia.
Hardik Pandya & KL Rahul stare at 2-ODI ban
Jan 10, 2019, at 02:49 pm
Mumbai, Jan 10 (IBNS): BCCI Committee of Administrators (CoA) chief Vinod Rai has recommended a two-ODI ban on Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul for their "very crass" comments on a TV show hosted by Karan Johar, media reports said.
BCCI asks Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul for explanation over comments on women
Jan 09, 2019, at 08:20 pm
Mumbai, Jan 9 (IBNS): The Indian cricket board has issued a show cause notice to cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul and asked for an explanation over their comments on women recently on a chat show, media reports said.
Dean Elgar named South African skipper in absence of Faf du Plessis
Jan 09, 2019, at 05:29 pm
Durban, Jan 9 (IBNS): In the absence of Faf du Plessis, Cricket South Africa on Wednesday named Dean Elgar as the skipper of the Test side for the final Castle Lager Test match against Pakistan, starting at the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium on Friday.
Hero CPL hits 200 million viewers for 2018 tournament
Jan 08, 2019, at 07:32 pm
Gros Islet, St Lucia, Jan 8 (IBNS): The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has continued its fantastic growth during the 2018 season with combined broadcast and digital viewership of over 200 million for the first time in the tournament’s history.
Sunil Chhetri's finish was truly masterclass: Shyam Thapa
Jan 08, 2019, at 06:57 pm
Abu Dhabi, Jan 8 (IBNS): Yesteryear football hero Shyam Thapa who had redefined the back-volley during his playing days couldn't stop praising the entire team for their sublime performance in India’s AFC Asian Cup opener against Thailand.
IPL to be played in India this year from Mar 23
Jan 08, 2019, at 05:22 pm
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced that the Indian Premier League will be held in India this year.
BCCI congratulates Team India, announces cash rewards for Test series win in Australia
Jan 08, 2019, at 04:34 pm
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday congratulated the Indian cricket team for registering the first ever Test series win in Australia and reaffirming their No. 1 position in the ICC Test rankings.
Imran Khan congratulates India for winning in Australia
Jan 08, 2019, at 01:37 pm
Islamabad, Jan 8 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister and former cricket captain, Imran Khan, has congratulated India for beating Australia at their backyard for the first time as a subcontinent team.
Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah rested for Aus, NZ tour
Jan 08, 2019, at 12:56 pm
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IBNS): Keeping in mind of the work load, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rested Indian pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming One Day International (ODI) series against Australia and New Zealand.
Pant hits new highs as an Indian wicketkeeper
Jan 08, 2019, at 12:43 pm
Dubai, Jan 8 (IBNS) :Rishabh Pant has attained new highs for an India wicketkeeper in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after his superb century in the drawn final Test in Sydney.
Never thought I will play so many games for India: Chhetri
Jan 07, 2019, at 06:32 pm
Abu Dhabi, Jan 7 (IBNS): In today's dynamic world of football, it's not easy to go out and perform day in and day out, especially when your performance is being scrutinized from every possible angle. Amidst all of the analysis by all of India’s opponents, Sunil Chhetri has made it look so easy, no matter whichever team he faces.
Noted mountaineers of yesteryears felicitated in Kolkata
Jan 07, 2019, at 05:54 pm
Kolkata, Jan 7 (IBNS): The felicitation of veteran mountaineers of West Bengal by the Paharaiya Group, was not merely an occasion to recall their feats but also a lesson to aspiring and young climbers about the pioneering role played by the veterans.
Indian team dance, cheer to make Australian series victory memorable
Jan 07, 2019, at 04:17 pm
Sydney, Jan 7 (IBNS): Dance, cheers and joy, Indian cricket team cherished every moment since they clinched the first ever Test series in Australia on Monday.
Indian PM Narendra Modi posts special message for victorious Indian cricket team
Jan 07, 2019, at 03:51 pm
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli and his men are earning appreciation from across India after they won the Test series in Australia for the first time in the history of the country but it was one man whose message that was really special for the sports icons.
What Sourav Ganguly missed by a whisker, Virat Kohli hits with a win
Jan 07, 2019, at 11:31 am
Sydney, Jan 7 (IBNS): Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly may have missed the creation of a history 15 years ago due to Steve Waugh's rock-solid batting, but present skipper Virat Kohli did not give a chance to the opponents in 2019.
Test series victory in Australia is an emotional moment: Kohli
Jan 07, 2019, at 10:45 am
Sydney, Jan 7 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli called the series win in Australia as an 'emotional moment' for him.
This is my biggest achievement: Kohli after Test series win in Australia
Jan 07, 2019, at 09:40 am
Sydney, Jan 7 (IBNS): After scripting a historic moment by winning the Sydney Test and clinching the Test series for the first time in Australia, Indian skipper Virat Kohli described the victory as the ' biggest achievement' in his career so far.
India's over 70 years wait is now over, Virat Kohli and his men win Test series against Australia
Jan 07, 2019, at 09:22 am
Sydney, Jan 7 (IBNS): Ending an over 70 years wait, India won their first Test series in Australia by a 2-1 margin after the Sydney Test was declared as a draw on Monday.
Chhetri prefers to walk backstage after victory against Thailand
Jan 06, 2019, at 11:21 pm
Abu Dhabi, Jan 6 (IBNS): On a night when the highest Indian scorer in International Football scored two against Thailand in India’s 4-1 victory, Sunil Chhetri preferred to walk backstage.
Not getting carried away with the win: Constantine
Jan 06, 2019, at 11:16 pm
Abu Dhabi, Jan 6 (IBNS): A superb second-half performance where the Indian National Team scored three goals in a 4-1 win over Thailand, led the Blue Tigers to the top of Group A, showcasing the attacking prowess and disciplined defending of Constantine’s men.
Indian roar to score four past Thailand
Jan 06, 2019, at 10:31 pm
Abu Dhabi, Jan 6 (IBNS): Back in the AFC Asian Cup after an eight-year wait, the Blue Tigers kicked-off their campaign in Asia’ elite footballing tournament in style with a 4-1 win over Thailand.
Faf du Plessis suspended for one Test after second minor over-rate offence
Jan 06, 2019, at 09:02 pm
Dubai, Jan 6 (IBNS): South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has been suspended for one Test and fined 20 per cent of his match fees, while his players have been fined 10 per cent of their match fees, for maintaining a slow over-rate during South Africa’s nine-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Cape Town Test, which ended on Sunday.