Prevention is better than cure says Kohli on COVID-19

Mar 15, 2020, at 09:54 am

New Delhi/UNI: India cricket team skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday took to twitter to convey his message to his fans to stay safe and be vigilant in view of COVID-19 pandemic.

Messi sends "strength" to those affected by coronavirus

Mar 15, 2020, at 09:29 am

Buenos Aires/Xinhua: Lionel Messi has called for people to "stay at home" and heed the advice of authorities in a bid to counter the coronavirus epidemic.  

COVID-19: All domestic matches put on hold by BCCI

Mar 14, 2020, at 05:57 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BCCI on Saturday announced that all domestic matches, including Irani Cup have been put on hold till further notice due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID19 fear: All footballing activities stay suspended till Mar 31, 2020, says AIFF

Mar 14, 2020, at 05:15 pm

New Delhi/UNI:  All India Football Federation on Saturday said adhering to the advisories issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, and directives from several state governments, all footballing activities stay suspended till March 31, 2020 due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic.

Lockie Ferguson, who was put in isolation over coronavirus fear, will now fly to NZ

Mar 14, 2020, at 05:08 pm

Sydney/IBNS:  Lockie Ferguson, New Zealand fast bowler, was put in isolation after the cricketer complained of sore throat at the end of the first ODI against Australia.

Coronavirus hits cricket: ODI, Two series between Australia and New Zealand postponed

Mar 14, 2020, at 04:46 pm

Sydney/IBNS: Amid Coronavirus spread across the globe, Australia's one-day international series against New Zealand has been postponed.

Safety first: KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan over postponement of IPL amid Coronavirus outbreak

Mar 14, 2020, at 01:25 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan, who was present at a meeting with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the postponement of the beginning of Indian Premier League (IPL) amid the Coronavirus outbreak, on Saturday said the safety of players, spectators and the cities which will host matches were of utmost importance.

Stay safe, be vigilant: Virat Kohli tells fans amid Coronavirus fear

Mar 14, 2020, at 11:10 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the outbreak of the deadly Novel Coronavirus across the globe, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on Saturday asked his fans to "stay safe" and remain "vigilant" to combat the virus.

Australia-New Zealand series postponed amid Coronavirus outbreak

Mar 14, 2020, at 10:51 am

Dubai/IBNS: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday announced that the ongoing Australia-New Zealand One Day International (ODI) series has been postponed amid the outbreak of the deadly Novel Coronavirus.

Coronavirus Outbreak: BCCI, CSA decide to reschedule India-SA ODI series

Mar 13, 2020, at 06:47 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) along with Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Friday announced to reschedule the ongoing ODI series in view of the Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Coronavirus Spread: Premier League and EFL suspended until Apr 3

Mar 13, 2020, at 05:43 pm

London/IBNS: Amid spread of coronavirus in different corners of the globe,  all elite football games in England, which draws a huge number of spectators in the grounds, has been suspended until at least Apr 3.

PSL will proceed as planned: PCB

Mar 13, 2020, at 04:49 pm

Islamabad/IBNS: The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday said the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will proceed as planned.

Shikhar Dhawan becomes the new Face of People for Animals

Mar 13, 2020, at 04:39 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, who is known to play an aggressively good game on the field, has a very warm heart when it comes to the voiceless animals. Dhawan recently became the new face for People for Animals, India's largest, a nonprofit

Amid Coronavirus outbreak, BCCI postpones IPL 2020 to Apr 15

Mar 13, 2020, at 02:51 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Amid the outbreak of the deadly Novel Coronavirus, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has postponed the 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) to Apr 15.

Coronavirus: Australian pacer Kane Richardson quarantined, test result awaited

Mar 13, 2020, at 09:30 am

Sydney/IBNS: Australian cricketer Kane Richardson has been kept in quarantine after he was tested for coronavirus, Cricket Australia said on Friday.

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta tests positive for coronavirus

Mar 13, 2020, at 09:10 am

London/IBNS: The COVID19 has hit major sporting events across the globe and on Thursday football team Arsenal's head coach Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus.

Remaining two ODIs of India vs South Africa to be held in empty stadium: BCCI

Mar 12, 2020, at 11:21 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been working closely with the Government of India along with Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) in the wake of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, a BCCI statement said on Thursday.

First ODI: Match between India, South Africa abandoned due to rain

Mar 12, 2020, at 06:04 pm

Dharamshala/IBNS: The first One Day International (ODI) match between India and South Africa was abandoned due to rain here on Thursday.

Coronavirus: No foreign player can participate in IPL 2020 after India's visa restrictions

Mar 12, 2020, at 03:16 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The fate of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 has become uncertain as no foreign player will be available to play in the tournament after the imposition of new restrictions on visas by the Indian government over the outbreak of deadly Novel Coronavirus.

Messi named in Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Mar 11, 2020, at 07:48 pm

Buenos Aires/Xinhua: Barcelona star Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina's preliminary 23-man squad for their opening 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Bolivia.

Mozambique defeat hosts Uganda in Olympic qualifier of women's beach volleyball

Mar 11, 2020, at 07:41 pm

Entebbe/Xinhua: The Mozambique team started their campaign in the women's beach volleyball Continental Cup with a win over hosts Uganda on Tuesday at the White Sand Beach in Entebbe.

Mohun Bagan clinches I- League title, supporters celebrate victory 

Mar 11, 2020, at 05:16 pm

Kalyani/UNI: India's grand old football club Mohun Bagan soared to their second Hero I-League crown in five seasons with four games still left to play, riding on Spaniard midfielder Joseba Beitia’s ninth assist and former La Liga striker Papa Babacar Diawara’s 10th strike from nine consecutive games.

IPL 2020: Dhoni plays it cool in new TVC

Mar 10, 2020, at 08:04 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Ahead of IPL 2020, Star Sports & BCCI on Monday launched a new TVC featuring Chennai Super Kings captain, MS Dhoni.

Mary Kom, Amit Panghal qualify as 8 Indian boxers secure quotas for Tokyo Olympics

Mar 10, 2020, at 07:39 pm

Amman/Jordan/ UNI: London Olympic bronze medallist Mary Kom (51kg) and world number one Amit Panghal (52kg) were among three Indian boxers who secured Olympic berths by advancing to semifinals of the Asian Olympic Qualifiers, here on Monday.

Wuhan nurse gets Messi's jersey, free football training for her son

Mar 10, 2020, at 07:25 pm

Changsha/Xinhua: Wu Yu, a nurse from Xiangya Hospital in central China's Hunan province, made a special wish on Women's Day - she hoped Argentina's superstar footballer Lionel Messi would send her son a jersey.In the past two days, not only has the Argentine Football Association responded to her wish, but her son's youth training club has also promised to arrange a coaching session with a leading Spanish coach free of charge.

Bengal Open returns for its second edition, tournament to tee-off at Tollygunge Club on March 11

Mar 10, 2020, at 05:16 pm

Kolkata/IBNS The TATA Steel Professional Golf Tour of India (TATA Steel PGTI) will stage the Bengal Open Golf Championship 2020 at the Tollygunge Club in Kolkata from March 11 – 15. The tournament, the third of the 2020 TATA Steel PGTI season, tees-off with the Pro-Am event on March 11 to be followed by the main event from March 12 – 15. The event carries a prize purse of Rs. 30 lakh.

Cricket Ireland to play against Bangladesh in England

Mar 10, 2020, at 05:02 pm

Dublin/IBNS: Cricket Ireland will play against Bangladesh in a four-match Twenty20 series in England this year.

Namibia to host youth basketball symposium

Mar 10, 2020, at 04:53 pm

Windhoek/Xinhua/UNI: The Namibia Basketball School League (NBSL) will host the first-ever Namibian School Basketball Symposium on Friday as it looks to grow the popularity of the sport.

Coronavirus scare: AIFF postpones final round of Santosh Trophy

Mar 10, 2020, at 04:48 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The final round of the Hero Santosh Trophy 2019-20 scheduled to be played in Aizawl, has been postponed in wake of COVID-19 outbreak.

Poonam Yadav only Indian in Women's T20 WC XI, Shafali Verma named 12th player

Mar 09, 2020, at 06:12 pm

Dubai/UNI: Leg-spinner Poonam Yadav was the only Indian to feature in the ICC Women's T20 playing XI of the World Cup, released on Monday.