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Wish you were BCCI President when Yo-Yo was in demand: Yuvraj Singh to Sourav Ganguly

Oct 19, 2019, at 07:26 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Former Indian cricketer and World Cup champion Yuvraj Singh wished ex-Indian captain Sourav Ganguly for becoming the BCCI president but also hoped he was the head of the Indian cricket body when the YoYo test was performed on Indian cricketers.

Mithun Perera impresses with classy 65, Karandeep Kochhar continues hot streak with 67, duo shares halfway lead

Oct 19, 2019, at 06:30 am

Chandigarh/IBNS: Sri Lankan Mithun Perera impressed with a classy seven-under-65 to throw his hat in the ring and join local favourite Karandeep Kochhar in the halfway lead at 12-under-132 at the Jeev Milkha Singh Invitational 2019 Presented by TAKE Solutions, a Rs. 1.5 crore event being played at the Chandigarh Golf Club.

PCB removes Sarfaraz Ahmed as T20I and Test skipper

Oct 18, 2019, at 11:22 pm

Islamabad: Pakistan's Champions Trophy-winning skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has been removed in the T20I and Test cricket formats due to 'drop in his overall form during the past few series', the country's cricket board confirmed on Friday.

Betting and Gaming in India: Legal, Illegal or in Between?

Oct 18, 2019, at 10:53 pm

India is a country known for its culture all around the world. Like most ancient societies Indians in the past loved to play sports and place bets. This type of hobby is present today all around the globe. The betting and gaming industry has advanced on a global level by making websites that offer all the odds and games of their land-based counterparts. They’ve also introduced new odds, bonuses and promotions add new players to the fold. Additionally, their service has been available as apps for some time now. But what about India?

Wishes pour in as Anil Kumble turns 49

Oct 17, 2019, at 06:44 pm

Bengaluru: Several former Indian cricketers showered their wishes upon ex-Indian skipper Anil Kumble who turned 49 on Thursday.

Will speak to MS Dhoni: Sourav Ganguly on World Cup-winning captain's retirement

Oct 17, 2019, at 01:40 pm

Kolkata: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president-elect Sourav Ganguly has said he will speak to former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni over his future plans as a player of the national side, media reports said.

Blue Tigers thanks Kolkata for 'turning up in numbers'

Oct 16, 2019, at 06:00 pm

Kolkata: A draw may not have been the result that everyone was looking for against Bangladesh. 

Sourav brushes aside speculations on joining politics, says reforming BCCI priority

Oct 15, 2019, at 08:22 pm

Kolkata:  Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President-elect Sourav Ganguly, while addressing media in Kolkata on Tuesday, said, for him, it is important that India gets back to its position in cricket since it is the powerhouse of the game and brushed off speculations on joining politics.

After getting nominated as the cricket board chief, Sourav Ganguly shares picture of 'Team BCCI'

Oct 15, 2019, at 11:05 am

Mumbai: After getting nominated as the president of the Indian cricket board, former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly shared a picture on social media of the new team of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

India hosting cricket coaching camp for Commonwealth nations

Oct 15, 2019, at 10:06 am

New Delhi, Oct 15 (UNI) A cricket coaching camp for boys and girls under 16 years of age from Commonwealth countries is being held in the National Cricket Academy, Bengaluru from October 1 to 30.

Zimbabwe and Nepal readmitted as ICC members, women’s event prize money receives major boost

Oct 14, 2019, at 10:18 pm

Dubai: Zimbabwe and Nepal have been readmitted as ICC Members following the conclusion of the ICC Board meetings in Dubai on Monday.

Passion of Kolkata is contagious: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

Oct 14, 2019, at 04:27 pm

Kolkata: An emotional Gurpreet Singh Sandhu went back to the days of his playing career when he was still a budding goalkeeper while heading towards the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Stadium in Kolkata for the first training session ahead of the International 'Derby' against Bangladesh in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Joint Qualifier, which is scheduled for on Tuesday.

India don't need me to make a difference: Chhetri

Oct 14, 2019, at 04:24 pm

Kolkata: Talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri, who has already scored 72 international goals in 112 matches believes that "India Team won't need" him to make a difference when the Blue Tigers go out against Bangladesh on Tuesday.

Kohli comes to within one point of Smith after smashing double ton

Oct 14, 2019, at 04:18 pm

Dubai: India captain Virat Kohli has reached to within one point of top-ranked Steve Smith in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after his imperious 254 not out in the second Test against South Africa in Pune helped take a winning 2-0 lead in the three match-series.

BCCI team will have to bring back normalcy in the cricket board: Sourav Ganguly

Oct 14, 2019, at 04:14 pm

Mumbai: Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on Monday filed his nomination paper for the post of  Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president and said as a team it will be a priority for him to bring back normalcy in the board.

Looking after first class cricketers will be my first priority: Sourav Ganguly

Oct 14, 2019, at 03:07 pm

Mumbai: Former Indian cricket captain and Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) chief, Sourav Ganguly, said looking after first class cricketers will be his first priority after becoming the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, media reports said.

Sourav Ganguly set to become new BCCI President, Twitterati celebrate

Oct 14, 2019, at 01:11 pm

Mumbai: Almost 11 years after retiring from international cricket, former Indian skipper and present Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) chief, Sourav Ganguly, is set to become the new Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president.

Former cricketer and BJP MP Gautam Gambir turns 38

Oct 14, 2019, at 09:36 am

New Delhi: Ex-cricketer Gautam Gambhir, who is considered as one of the best openers to play the game for India, turned 38 on Monday.

Sourav Ganguly likely to become next BCCI President

Oct 14, 2019, at 09:07 am

Mumbai: Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, under whose leadership the cricket side had reached the final of the World Cup in 2003, may become the next president of the  Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), media reports said.

Dominant Medvedev tops Zverev to win ATP Shanghai Masters

Oct 13, 2019, at 07:14 pm

Shanghai (Xinhua/UNI) Daniil Medvedev of Russia won his second Masters title of this staggering season after beating Alexander Zverev, his fellow rising star from Germany, 6-4, 6-1 here on Sunday.

U-15 SAFF: India held to a draw by Bangladesh

Oct 13, 2019, at 05:47 pm

Thimpu: India were held to a 1-1 draw by Bangladesh at the Chalimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan, on Sunday, October 13, 2019, in the penultimate group stage match of the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship 2019. 

India beat South Africa in second Test to clinch series, set new world record

Oct 13, 2019, at 04:29 pm

Pune: India maintained their domination in the ICC World Test Championship as they defeated South Africa by an innings and 137 runs in the second match to clinch the series here on Sunday.  

Medvedev reaches final at ATP Shanghai Masters

Oct 12, 2019, at 06:15 pm

Shanghai, Oct 12 (Xinhua/UNI) Russia's Daniil Medvedev extended his outstanding form this season, dispatching world No. 7 Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 (5), 7-5 in the Shanghai Masters here on Saturday to reach his ninth ATP Tour final this year.

Pune Test: Virat Kohli and his men take massive lead of 326 runs on Day 3

Oct 12, 2019, at 06:11 pm

Pune, Oct 12 (UNI) Brilliant bowling by R Ashwin (4/69) and Umesh Yadav (3/37) helped India bowl out South Africa for 275 and take a massive 326-run first innings lead on day three of the second Test, here at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Saturday.

Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge breaks two-hour marathon mark by 20 seconds

Oct 12, 2019, at 04:22 pm

London: Kenyan athlete Eliud Kipchoge set a new record by running a marathon in under two hours.

India on top in Pune Test, South Africa 198/7 at tea on day 3

Oct 12, 2019, at 02:31 pm

Pune: Virat Kohli-led India are on top of their game in the second Test here as South Africa are struggling at 198/7 in the first innings on day 3 of the match on Saturday.

Indian athlete Dutee Chand creates new national record in 100m

Oct 12, 2019, at 06:56 am

Ranchi, Oct 11 (UNI) The second day of the senior athletics championships belonged to star athlete Dutee Chand who created a new national record in 100 meters and clinched gold medal here on Friday.

Kings XI Punjab appoints Anil Kumble has head coach

Oct 11, 2019, at 05:17 pm

Mohali (IBNS/UNI): Kings XI Punjab team has appointed former Indian captain and coach Anil Kumble as it's head coach for the next session of the Indian Premier League.

Virat Kohli's stunning double ton helps India post 601/5d against South Africa

Oct 11, 2019, at 04:05 pm

Pune: Riding on Virat Kohli's unbeaten 254 runs knock, India posted a mammoth 601 runs for the loss of five wickets before declaring on the second day of the ongoing second Test match against South Africa here on Friday.

Test match against SA: Virat Kohli scores his seventh double hundred

Oct 11, 2019, at 04:02 pm

Pune: Indian skipper Virat Kohli added one more feather to his crown during the second Test match against South Africa when he scored his seventh double ton of his career.