International Cricket Council partners with Royal Stag

Dec 12, 2018, at 04:06 pm

Dubai, Dec 12 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced a five-year agreement with Royal Stag. 

Virat Kohli wishes his 'soulmate' Anushka Sharma on marriage anniversary

Dec 11, 2018, at 05:44 pm

Adelaide, Dec 11 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Tuesday wished his wife Anushka Sharma on their first marriage anniversary and called her the 'soulmate'.

Bowling action of Akila Dananjaya found to be illegal

Dec 11, 2018, at 05:26 pm

Dubai, Dec 11 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced that an independent assessment has found the bowling action of Sri Lanka’s off-spinner Akila Dananjaya to be illegal and, as such he has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect.

England selectors name Test, ODI squads for Caribbean tour

Dec 11, 2018, at 05:16 pm

London, Dec 11 (IBNS):  England National Cricket Selectors have named a 16-strong squad for the three-match Test series in the Caribbean starting in Jan and a 15-strong squad for the ODI series against the Windies starting in February.  

BCCI announces ad-hoc committee to select Head Coach for India's women cricket

Dec 11, 2018, at 05:05 pm

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IBNS): The  Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday said it has created an ad-hoc committee to conduct the interviews of the eligible candidates for the selection of Head Coach for Indian women cricket team.

Top-ranked Kohli feeling the hear from Williamson

Dec 11, 2018, at 03:47 pm

Dubai, Dec 11 (IBNS): Kane Williamson has become the first New Zealand batsman and 32nd overall to break the 900-point barrier in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen following a stellar performance in the third Test against Pakistan, which helped his side to win their first away series against the Asian side in 49 years.

Social media abuzz after Ravi Shastri's TV comment

Dec 10, 2018, at 07:32 pm

Adelaide, Dec 10 (IBNS): Social media is abuzz over an obscene comment that Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri made on live television after India beat Australia at the Adelaide Oval on Monday.

Virat Kohli describes Adelaide Test victory as a 'good win'

Dec 10, 2018, at 04:50 pm

Adelaide, Dec 10 (IBNS): Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli on Monday described the first Test victory against Australia as a 'good win'.

Sachin Tendulkar praises Indian team for beating Australia in opening Test

Dec 10, 2018, at 04:42 pm

Mumbai, Dec 10 (IBNS): Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Monday appreciated the Indian team for beating Australia in the opening Test match of the series in Adelaide.

TSK 25K: Vijay Diwas Trophy introduced for defence

Dec 10, 2018, at 04:21 pm

Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS): Vijay Diwas trophy has been introduced in the TSK 25K marathon for people from defence- army, navy and air force- to compete.

Kohli's India break first-Test jinx in Australia, create history

Dec 10, 2018, at 11:42 am

Adelaide, Dec 10 (IBNS): Captain Virat Kohli's men broke a jinx which no other India team could do in Australia in several decades.

India beat Australia by 31 runs in Adelaide

Dec 10, 2018, at 10:46 am

Adelaide, Dec 10 (IBNS): India defeated Australia by 31 runs in the first Test match at the Adelaide Oval here on Monday.

Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed feels his position might be in danger if he fails to deliver

Dec 10, 2018, at 10:00 am

Islamabad, Dec 10 (IBNS):  Pakistan cricket team captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has said that his position might be in danger if he fails to deliver.

PSL: Lahore Qalandars name Mohammad Hafeez as skipper

Dec 09, 2018, at 08:34 pm

Lahore, Dec 9 (IBNS): Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Hafeez will lead the Lahore Qalandars side in the upcoming edition of the  Pakistan Super League.

2020 ICC U19 Cricket World Cup comes to Thailand

Dec 09, 2018, at 08:13 pm

Dubai, Dec 9 (IBNS): The Asia Qualifier Division 2 for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup is being held in Thailand from 9th to 17th December with ten teams playing in group matches in Bangkok and Chiang Mai before the semi-finals and finals are held in Bangkok to decide the two teams which will move forward towards the next U19 World Cup to be held in South Africa in 2020.

Felt very bad: Kohli says on Australian cricketers hit by ball-tampering scam

Dec 09, 2018, at 06:30 pm

Adelaide, Dec 9 (IBNS): Indan skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday expressed his sympathy for banned Australian cricketers Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bencroft while speaking on the infamous ball-tampering scam which hit Cricket Australia this year.

First Test: India end fourth day's play on a positive note, Australia struggling at 104/4

Dec 09, 2018, at 04:27 pm

Adelaide, Dec 9 (IBNS): India ended the proceedings of the fourth day of the ongoing opening Test match against Australia on a positive note as the hosts finished the play at 104 runs for the loss of four wickets here on Sunday.

Joe Root signs long-term deal with Yorkshire

Dec 08, 2018, at 09:27 pm

London, Dec 8 (IBNS): England Test captain Joe Root has signed a new three-year contract extension with Yorkshire, keeping him at Emerald Headingley until the end of 2022, the club said.

Muhammad Amir included in Pakistan's 1-member squad against South Africa

Dec 08, 2018, at 06:49 pm

Islamabad, Dec 8 (IBNS): Pakistani selectors have named pacer Muhammad Amir in the 16-member squad for the three-match Test tour of South Africa.

New Zealand consolidate fourth position, Pakistan slip to seventh

Dec 08, 2018, at 06:30 pm

Dubai, Dec 8 (IBNS): New Zealand and Pakistan have moved in opposite directions in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings following the conclusion of their three-Test series in the United Arab Emirates, which the visitors won by 2-1.

Anura Rohana in the driver’s seat, stretches lead to five shots after a 67 in round three

Dec 08, 2018, at 06:24 pm

Bengaluru, Dec 8 (IBNS): Sri Lankan Anura Rohana was in the driver’s seat at the end of round three of the PGTI’s Indo-MIM Presents Bengaluru Open Golf Championship 2018 Powered By Britannia, GoAir and Principal Partner Karnataka Tourism.

Bengal shines at National Junior Chess

Dec 08, 2018, at 06:20 pm

Kolkata, Dec 8 (IBNS): Young sensations of Bengal CM Aronyak Ghosh and FM Rajdeep Sarkar secured 5th and 6th position respectively in National Junior Chess Championship 2018 commenced recently in New Delhi.

Rishabh Pant touches MS Dhoni's feat during Australian first innings

Dec 08, 2018, at 06:15 pm

Adelaide, Dec 8 (IBNS): Indian wicketkeeper Risabh Pant, who is seen as a successor of MS Dhoni, has touched a record set by the former Indian captain.

India is in driver's seat in first Test against Australia: Sachin Tendulkar

Dec 08, 2018, at 05:54 pm

Mumbai, Dec 8 (IBNS): Ex-Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday said India was on the driver's seat in the first Test against Australia.

Shubhankar Sharma clinches 2018 Asian Tour Order of Merit title

Dec 08, 2018, at 05:16 pm

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): India's Shubhankar Sharma is the new Asia No. 1. The 22-year-old Shubhankar emerged as the 2018 Asian Tour Order of Merit champion following a dream season in Asia which saw him achieve many milestones and rewrite many Indian records. 

Virat Kohli adds new records to his name during second innings against Australia

Dec 08, 2018, at 05:11 pm

Adelaide, Dec 8 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli has completed 2000 runs as skipper during the second innings of the opening Test match against Australia.

Adelaide Test: India 151/3 on day 3, lead by 166 runs

Dec 08, 2018, at 02:58 pm

Adelaide, Dec 8 (IBNS): India scored 151/3 in the second innings at stumps on the third day of first Test match here on Saturday.

Adelaide Test: India 86/2 at tea, lead by 101 runs

Dec 08, 2018, at 11:42 am

Adelaide, Dec 8 (IBNS): India scored 86/2 in the second innings against Australia at tea on the third day of first Test match here on Saturday.

Gautam Gambhir scores century in farewell match

Dec 08, 2018, at 11:33 am

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir, who has already announced his retirement from all forms of the sport, ended his career on a high note.

Imran Khan congratulates Australian spinner Yasir Shah for setting new record

Dec 07, 2018, at 03:43 pm

Islamabad, Dec 7 (IBNS): 1992 World Cup winning skipper and Pakistan's new Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday congratulated spinner Yasir Shah as he shattered a 82-year-old world record which was set on the cricket field.