Never meant to demean Anushka: Farokh Engineer after actress hits back
Nov 01, 2019, at 12:24 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Clearing air over his statement where he said the Indian selectors were serving Anushka Sharma tea during World Cup, former cricketer Farokh Engineer said he never intended to demean the Bollywood actress who is also the wife of Indian skipper Virat Kohli.
Bengal Water Sports team to compete in 2019 China International Dragon Boat Race
Oct 31, 2019, at 09:42 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A 15-member team from city-based Bengal Water Sports (BWS)- led by veteran oarsman Shakil Ahmed- left here early this morning to take part at the 2019 China International Dragon Boar Race to be held at Dian Lake in Kunming, China between Nov 1 and 3.
Oct 30, 2019, at 05:09 pm
Kolkata, Oct 30 (UNI) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed has confirmed her presence at Eden Gardens to watch the historic day-night Test match between India-Bangladesh on November 22 respond to BCCI's president Sourav Ganguly.
No sympathy for Shakib Al Hasan: Michael Vaughan
Oct 30, 2019, at 03:47 pm
London/Dhaka/IBNS: Former English captain Michael Vaughan has said he has no sympathy for Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al-Hasan, who has been banned by ICC for two years, as he possesses zero tolerance for corruption.
BCB names Mominul Haque and Mahmudullah as skippers for India tour
Oct 30, 2019, at 09:54 am
Dhaka/IBNS: The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Tuesday named Mominul Haque and Mahmudullah as skippers of the national sides of the Test and T20 teams for the India series respectively after the International Cricket Council banned Shakib Al Hasan from all cricket for two years.
Bangladesh accepts Sourav Ganguly's proposal, India to play first day-night Test in Kolkata
Oct 29, 2019, at 09:32 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The first day-night Test match between India and Bangladesh will be held in Kolkata next month as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has accepted Sourav Ganguly-led Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s proposal to play the match under the lights.
Oct 29, 2019, at 06:27 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan from all cricket for two years, with one year of that suspended, after he accepted three charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.
Indian wrestler Gulia seeks bronze at U-23 World Wrestling
Oct 29, 2019, at 04:39 pm
New Delhi, Oct 29 (UNI) World Junior World Championships bronze medallist Veer Dev Gulia brought delight to Indian fans by securing his place in the bronze medal contest in 79kg at the UWW Under-23 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary on Monday while Naveen (70kg) reached repechage.
ISL: FC Goa draw 1-1 with Bengaluru FC
Oct 28, 2019, at 11:13 pm
Panaji, Oct 28 (UNI) FC Goa drew 1-1 against Bengaluru FC in a Hero Indian Super League encounter at the Fatorda Stadium on Monday. Ferran Corominas’ penalty cancelled out Udanta Singh’s opener for the Blues.
Satwik-Chirag cruises to finals of French Open Badminton
Oct 27, 2019, at 06:52 pm
Paris, Oct 27 (UNI) India's star shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty breezed into the finals by beating the Japanese pair in the French Open Badminton Tournament here in the men's doubles.
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 schedule announced
Oct 26, 2019, at 05:07 pm
Dubai/IBNS: South Africa, hosts in 1998 and champions in 2014, play their opening match at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley on 17 January. The United Arab Emirates and Canada are the other teams they will have to contend with in Group D of the 16-team tournament, the final of which is scheduled for 9 February.
Indian squad for T20I and Test series against Bangladesh announced
Oct 24, 2019, at 06:48 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The All-India Senior Selection Committee met in Mumbai on Thursday picked the Indian Cricket Team for the upcoming tour against Bangladesh.
Sourav would have thrust Kumble down Virat's throat had captain-coach rift occurred today: Vinod Rai
Oct 24, 2019, at 01:16 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Former Committee of Administrators (CoA) member Vinod Rai has said present Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly would have thrust Anil Kumble down skipper Virat Kohli's throat had the rift between the Indian coach and captain occurred at this present time.
Japanese Consul General praises Ghosh Yoga Institute Japan and Indo-Japan Association Calcutta
Oct 23, 2019, at 08:27 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Consul General of Japan in Kolkata Masayuki Taga complimented the fine work done by Ghosh Yoga Institute Japan (GYIJ) and Indo-Japan Association, Calcutta (IJAC) in spreading and popularising yoga in Japan and various other countries.
Everyone will be respected till I am around: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly
Oct 23, 2019, at 03:08 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: In one of his initial statements after assuming the post of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday said everyone associated with the nation's cricket will be respected till he is at the helm.
Sourav Ganguly takes over as new BCCI president
Oct 23, 2019, at 11:39 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Starting a new chapter in his illustrious cricketing journey, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly took over as the new Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president on Wednesday.
Sourav Ganguly to take charge as BCCI president today
Oct 23, 2019, at 11:03 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly will formally take charge as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, starting a new chapter in his illustrious cricketing journey.
Players’ strike is part of conspiracy to destabilise Bangladesh cricket: BCB chief
Oct 22, 2019, at 04:54 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Nazmul Hassan, president of Bangladesh Cricket Board, described the ongoing strike by key cricketers of the national side as a part of a conspiracy to destabilise cricket in the country.
India consolidate position on top after victory against South Africa
Oct 22, 2019, at 04:29 pm
Dubai: India have strengthened their position in the ICC World Test Championship with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over South Africa in the three-match home series that ended today.
Sourav Ganguly hasn't spoken to me about MS Dhoni yet: Virat Kohli
Oct 22, 2019, at 03:18 pm
Ranchi/IBNS: Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday said Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president-elect Sourav Ganguly hasn't spoken to him yet seeking clarity over Mahendra Singh Dhoni's future as a player in the national side.
We didn't allow opposition in the game at any stage: Virat Kohli
Oct 22, 2019, at 11:36 am
Ranchi/IBNS: Whitewashing South Africa in the home ground, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli said his team didn't allow the opposition in the game at any stage.
India beat South Africa by an innings and 202 runs in final match, clinch series 3-0
Oct 22, 2019, at 09:56 am
Ranchi/IBNS: India won the three-Test series against South Africa by 3-0 margin after the hosts defeated the visitors by an innings and 202 runs in the final match here on Tuesday.
IPL side Rajasthan Royals rope in former Australia cricketer Andrew McDonald as head coach
Oct 21, 2019, at 05:56 pm
New Delhi, Oct 21 (UNI) Rajasthan Royals on Monday appointed Australian coach and cricketer Andrew Barry McDonald as their new head coach for a tenure of three years.
Ranchi Test: South Africa 26/4 in second innings at tea on day 3, trail India by 309 runs
Oct 21, 2019, at 02:58 pm
Ranchi/IBNS: After being forced to follow on by India, South Africa are in more trouble in the second innings of the third Test match as they have been reduced to 26/4 here.
Sachin Tendulkar urges all 'eligible voters' of Maharashtra to cast votes
Oct 21, 2019, at 02:39 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Former Indian cricket captain Sachin Tendulkar urged all "eligible voters" to turn out in large numbers and cast their votes in the ongoing Maharashtra assembly elections amid the usual lower turnout of voters in the state.
Ranchi Test: India forces South Africa to follow on after visitors bowled out for 162
Oct 21, 2019, at 02:00 pm
Ranchi/IBNS: India forced South Africa to follow on in the third Test after the visitors were bowled out for just 162 in the first innings here on Monday.
Man City close gap at top of EPL to 6 points
Oct 21, 2019, at 10:21 am
London (Xinhua/UNI) Liverpool were unable to extend their winning run in the Premier League to 18 games, but still took a point from their visit to Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Oct 21, 2019, at 09:43 am
Chandigarh/IBNS: Chandigarh’s Ajeetesh Sandhu pipped Delhi’s Rashid Khan in a photo-finish amid high drama much to the delight of the home crowd on the final day of the Jeev Milkha Singh Invitational 2019 Presented by TAKE Solutions, a Rs. 1.5 crore event played at the Chandigarh Golf Club.
Kenyan runners win Chizhou International Marathon
Oct 20, 2019, at 07:57 pm
Hefei (Xinhua/UNI) Kenya's Kiura Denis Mugendi and Cheptoo Beatrice claimed the men's and women's titles respectively at the 2019 Chizhou International Marathon in east China's Anhui Province on Sunday.
Rohit Sharma hits double century, Indian bowlers strike early as South Africa struggle at 9/2
Oct 20, 2019, at 05:09 pm
Ranchi/IBNS: Indian batsman Rohit Sharma a hit a double century and pacers Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami picked up two wickets as the hosts dominated their proceedings on the second day fo the third Test match against South Africa here on Sunday.