Would love to open in final ODI against India, says Marnus Labuschagne
Dec 02, 2020, at 03:53 am
Canberra/UNI: Cricketer Marnus Labuschagne has expressed his desire if given the opportunity to open the batting in the third and final ODI against India in Canberra on Wednesday, after David Warner was ruled out of the limited-overs leg of the series.
Archer Kapil tests positive for coronavirus
Nov 30, 2020, at 10:51 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Archer Kapil who is part of the National Archery camp underway at Army Sports Institute, Pune has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Sports Ministry confirmed on Monday.
Injured David Warner ruled out of final ODI, T20I series; Cummins rested
Nov 30, 2020, at 10:39 pm
Sydney/UNI: Australia opener David Warner has been ruled out of the remaining white-ball matches against India after injuring his groin in the second ODI, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Monday.
Maradona's doctor says did everything possible to save player amid negligence probe
Nov 30, 2020, at 10:30 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Leopoldo Luque, a doctor of late soccer legend Diego Maradona, who has been under investigation for involuntary manslaughter in connection with the soccer player's death, rejected the possibility of a medical error, adding that everything possible was done to save Maradona.
Nov 30, 2020, at 07:33 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: India's nightmare with the bowling department against the mighty Australia continued even in the second One Day International (ODI) match on Sunday.
An insight into Cricket match prediction
Nov 30, 2020, at 07:20 pm
Cricket is a game of uncertainties. One can never predict what type of ball the bawler will deliver, which shot the batsman will offer, where the ball would go, and how many runs will add to the team score. This ‘anything can happen at any time” nature of the game enthrals Punters and gamblers who bet on cricket matches. But if you are a die-hard cricket lover and follow all the game format, you can considerably predict the result and place a rewarding bet on various components of this beautiful game. An unprecedented surge in the online gambling and cricket betting sites is responsible for more and more punters betting on cricket and its markets for the sake of fun and funds.
Bahrain F1 Grand Prix Red-flagged after car accident involving French Haas team's driver
Nov 30, 2020, at 03:37 am
Moscow/Sputnik: The Formula One Grand Prix race in Bahrain was suspended on Sunday after an accident involving Romain Grosjean, driver of the French Haas team.
Second ODI: Australia defeat India by 51 runs to seal series win
Nov 29, 2020, at 11:47 pm
Sydney/UNI: Steve Smith scored his second century in consecutive games as Australia beat India by 51 runs in the second one-day international to win the series on Sunday.
Virat Kohli completes fastest 22,000 runs in International cricket
Nov 29, 2020, at 11:42 pm
Sydney: Indian skipper Virat Kohli remained the only bright spot in India's dismal day on the field during the second ODI match against Australia as he completed 22,000 international runs.
Virat Kohli, KL Rahul shine but fail to help India reach mammoth 390 target, Australia clinch series
Nov 29, 2020, at 11:06 pm
Sydney: Virat Kohli (89), KL Rahul (76) and Hardik Pandya (28) shined with their willows but failed to deliver a victory once again as a spirited Australian squad defeated the visitors by 51 runs in the second ODI to clinch the series here on Sunday.
Second ODI: Steve Smith's ton power Australia to 389/4 against India
Nov 29, 2020, at 10:15 pm
Sydney/UNI: Steve Smith struck his second successive hundred (104 off 64 balls) of the series and powered Australia to a mammoth total of 389/4 against India in the second ODI of three-match series, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, here on Sunday.
Tribute to Maradona: Exhibition match to be played today in Srinagar
Nov 28, 2020, at 11:08 pm
Srinagar: National and International Footballers Forum (NIFF), with the support of Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council, is organising an exhibition match to pay tribute to the legendary Argentine footballer Diego Armando Maradona who passed away recently.
Another member of Pakistan touring squad in New Zealand test Covid-19 positive
Nov 28, 2020, at 10:46 pm
Christchurch/UNI: Another member of the Pakistan's touring contingent in New Zealand has tested positive for Covid-19, country's Health Ministry said on Saturday.
India fined for slow over rate in the first ODI against Australia
Nov 28, 2020, at 08:37 pm
Sydney/IBNS: India players have been fined 20 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against Australia in the first ODI in Sydney on Friday.
Kolkata gets its first cricket stadium named after late football legend Maradona
Nov 28, 2020, at 08:26 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: To remember the legend forever and pay tribute to him, Aditya Group which had brought him to India is renaming the stadium after The Golden Boy – "Diego Maradona Aditya School of Sports Cricket Stadium."
An India-Australia face-off brings the chants and roars back at the Sydney Cricket Ground
Nov 28, 2020, at 05:20 pm
It’s said cricket, curry and commonwealth traditionally have been the key triggers influencing the bilateral relationship between Australia and India, though in the recent time the bat and ball game has overtaken the other two.
Maradona's manager says football icon was tired, let himself die
Nov 28, 2020, at 02:23 pm
Buenos Aires/Sputnik: Football legend Diego Maradona was tired and let himself die, Maradona's manager and friend, Stefano Ceci, told La Gazzetta dello Sport on Friday.
First ODI: Hardik Pandya shines on a day when Australia thrash India by 66 runs
Nov 27, 2020, at 11:36 pm
Sydney: Hardik Pandya's heroic 90 and Shikhar Dhawan's crucial 74 failed to help India as Australia commenced the ODI series with a 66 runs win against the visitors in the first match here on Friday.
Aaron Finch, Steve Smith tons propel Australia to 374/6 against India
Nov 27, 2020, at 10:49 pm
Sydney/UNI: Riding on brilliant centuries by captain Aaron Finch and Steve Smith, Australia posted a mammoth total of 374/6 against India in the first ODI of three match series, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, here on Friday.
Australia win toss, opt to bat first against India in 1st ODI
Nov 27, 2020, at 02:52 pm
Sydney: Australia won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the first ODI match here on Friday.
Football legend Maradona buried at cemetery in Bella Vista close to Buenos Aires: Reports
Nov 27, 2020, at 02:45 pm
Buenos Aires/Sputnik: Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has been buried at a cemetery in the Bella Vista residential area near Buenos Aires, the TN broadcaster reported.
New Zealand tour: Six Pakistani cricketers test COVID-19 positive
Nov 27, 2020, at 02:36 pm
Wellington: Six members of the Pakistan cricket squad, who are currently touring New Zealand, have tested COVID-19 positive.
India-Australia clash: Pacer Ishant Sharma ruled out of Test series
Nov 27, 2020, at 02:07 pm
New Delhi: Indian senior pacer Ishant Sharma has been ruled out of the Test series against India and Australia, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a statement.
Indian football stars mourn football legend Diego Maradona’s demise
Nov 27, 2020, at 12:36 am
New Delhi/UNI: Indian football stars with the likes of Bhaichung Bhutia, Sunil Chhetri and among others grieved the passing away of one of football’s greatest legends, Diego Maradona, who enthralled fans across the world with his skills and had wowed fans in India during his multiple visits to the country in the past as well.
'My hero no more': Sourav Ganguly mourns Diego Maradona's death
Nov 26, 2020, at 11:05 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian cricket board president Sourav Ganguly turned emotional while mourning the death of football legend Diego Maradona.
Sania Mirza pens open letter to mothers, says pregnancy and motherhood made her better person
Nov 25, 2020, at 09:28 pm
Mumbai/UNI: In an open letter to all mothers, Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has opened up about her time during pregnancy, sharing her emotional experience of motherhood and what it takes to defy all odds and make a comeback to the sport.
Nov 25, 2020, at 09:14 pm
Sydney/UNI: Australia's head coach Justin Langer on Wednesday said there would be no place for abuse when his team lock horns with India in the upcoming series, adding that there will be no reason to hold back on the banter, much like India's previous tour to Australia.
Greg Barclay elected as Independent ICC Chair
Nov 25, 2020, at 06:22 pm
Dubai/IBNS: Greg Barclay has been elected as the new Independent Chair of International Cricket Council (ICC) succeeding Shashank Manohar who stepped down earlier this year.
Colin de Grandhomme ruled out of Test series against West Indies
Nov 25, 2020, at 06:12 pm
Wellington/UNI: New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme has been ruled out of the Test series against West Indies due to bone bruising in his right foot.
Rohit Sharma, Ishant doubtful for first two Tests against Australia
Nov 24, 2020, at 11:20 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Ishant Sharma and Rohit Sharma, who are currently injured, have been ruled out of the first two matches of the upcoming four-Test series in Australia due to fitness issues, the ESPNcricinfo reported on Tuesday.