CSA names Heinrich Klaasen in Test squad against Australia

Feb 25, 2018, at 12:27 am

Durban, Feb 24 (IBNS): The Cricket South Africa on Saturday named Multiply Titans wicketkeeper/batsman Heinrich Klaasen and bizhub Highveld Lions all-rounder Wiaan Mulder as new caps in the Standard Bank Proteas squad for the first two Sunfoil Test matches against Australia to be played next month.

Sachin Tendulkar scored first ODI double century on this date in 2010

Feb 25, 2018, at 12:19 am

Mumbai, Feb 24 (IBNS): 24 February is considered as an important date in the life of Indian batting superstar Sachin Tendulkar.

Shahid Afridi grabs a sensational catch during PSL match

Feb 24, 2018, at 11:08 pm

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): Taking a stunning catch, former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi won hearts during a recent T20 match of the  Pakistan Super League.

ICC to present championship mace to Virat Kohli at conclusion of South Africa tour

Feb 24, 2018, at 09:46 pm

Dubai, Feb 24 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) will present the ICC Test Championship Mace to India captain Virat Kohli at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town at the conclusion of the South Africa tour.

India look for T20I series win against South Africa

Feb 24, 2018, at 04:48 pm

Cape Town, Feb 24 (IBNS): India will look to finish off the South African tour on a winning note by clinching a T20I series victory at Newlands, Cape Town, on Saturday.

Jon Lewis appointed Young Lions Head Coach

Feb 24, 2018, at 01:33 am

London, Feb 23 (IBNS): Jon Lewis has been appointed as Head Coach of the ECB’s Young Lions programme.

SAIL Academy Cadet selected for National Hockey Team

Feb 23, 2018, at 11:32 pm

New Delhi/Rourkela, Feb 23 (IBNS): A cadet of SAIL Hockey Academy (SHA), Rourkela has been selected for the Indian Men’s Senior Hockey Team. The cadet Shilanand Lakra has been selected to be a part of the 18-member team for the 27th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Tournament to be played at Ipoh, Malaysia from 3rd to 10th March 2018.  

Cheteshwar Pujara is now a 'happy' father

Feb 23, 2018, at 09:19 pm

Baroda, Feb 23 (IBNS):  Indian Test cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara is happy to welcome a new member to their family.

South Africa beat India in second T20I

Feb 22, 2018, at 03:34 pm

Centurion, Feb 22 (IBNS): JP Duminy (64*) and Heinrich Klaasen (69) joined in a crucial partnership as South Africa defeated India by six wickets in the second T20 International match of the series here on Wednesday.

Rashid Khan feels proud after becoming number one bowler in world

Feb 21, 2018, at 11:44 pm

Kabul, Feb 21 (IBNS): Afghanistan bowler Rashid Khan said he feels he was proud to become number one ICC bowler in the world jointly with Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah.

Santosh Trophy final phase to kick-off in Kolkata on Mar 19

Feb 21, 2018, at 10:58 pm

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IBNS): Defending champions West Bengal will take on Manipur on the opening day as the 72nd edition of the National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy kicks-off in Kolkata on Mar 19.

India look for series win against South Africa today

Feb 21, 2018, at 09:24 pm

Centurion, Feb 21 (IBNS): India will look to clinch the series victory at the SuperSport Park in Centurion as they will take on South Africa in the second T20I match on Wednesday.

'What A Guy' Virat gets intimate with his 'only' Anushka in public

Feb 21, 2018, at 12:06 am

Bloomfontein, Feb 20 (IBNS): One of the most celebrated couple in the Indian cricket history has once again raised a storm of love and this time publicly.

Virat Kohli attains rare double in ICC Rankings

Feb 20, 2018, at 10:21 pm

Dubai, Feb 20 (IBNS): Virat Kohli becomes the second batsman to cross 900-point mark in both Tests and ODIs; Rashid shares top spot with Bumrah amongst bowlers.

Australian female cricketer Alex Blackwell announces retirement

Feb 20, 2018, at 01:43 am

Sydney, Feb 19 (IBNS): Australia's most-capped female player and vice-captain Alex Blackwell has announced her retirement from international and state cricket.

Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark tops WTA chart

Feb 19, 2018, at 10:08 pm

Madrid, Feb 19 (IBNS):  Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark remained the top most player in the world, as per the latest WTA rankings released on Monday.

Roger Federer becomes oldest world number one

Feb 19, 2018, at 09:59 pm

Madrid,  Feb 19 (IBNS): Switzerland's Roger Federer officially became the number one player in the world, as per the latest ATP ranking list released on Monday.

MS Dhoni shatters another record during T20 I match against South Africa

Feb 19, 2018, at 09:37 pm

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS): At the fag end of his career, India's star cricketer MS Dhoni has added one more feather to his crown.

After T20I win, Virat Kohli and his men go out for dinner

Feb 19, 2018, at 05:56 pm

Johannesburg, Feb 19 (IBNS): After outplaying South Africa by 28 runs in Johannesburg, Virat Kohli and his men went for dinner on Sunday.

India beat South Africa by 28 runs in Johannesburg

Feb 19, 2018, at 03:09 am

Johannesburg, Feb 18 (IBNS): India defeated South Africa by 28 runs in the first T20I match at the New Wanderers here on Sunday.

India set 204 as target for South Africa in Johannesburg

Feb 19, 2018, at 01:28 am

Johannesburg, Feb 18 (IBNS): India set 204 runs as a target for South Africa to win the first T20I match at the New Wanderers here on Sunday.

Johannesburg T20I: India 203/5 against South Africa

Feb 19, 2018, at 01:08 am

Johannesburg, Feb 18 (IBNS): India scored 203/5 in 20 overs in the first T20I match against South Africa at the New Wanderers in Johannesburg on Sunday.

First T20I: South Africa win toss, elect to field against India

Feb 18, 2018, at 11:18 pm

Johannesburg, Feb 18 (IBNS): South African captain JP Duminy won the toss and elected to field first in the first T20I match against India at the New Wanderers in Johannesburg on Sunday.

Sourav Ganguly does 10-hour long media interviews to promote A Century Is Not Enough

Feb 18, 2018, at 03:16 am

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS): Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday did a 10-hour long media interviews in the national capital to promote his soon-to-release autobiography A Century Is Not Enough.

South African batsman AB de Villiers turns 34

Feb 18, 2018, at 12:05 am

Cape Town, Feb 17 (IBNS): South Africa's stylish batsman AB de  Villiers turned 34 on Saturday.

India have very strong chances of winning 2019 WC: Sehwag

Feb 17, 2018, at 11:23 pm

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS); Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag feels that India have 'very strong chances' of winning the 2019 World Cup.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli will smash 62 centuries: predicts Sehwag

Feb 17, 2018, at 11:14 pm

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS): Ex-Indian opener Virender Sehwag on Saturday predicted that Indian skipper Virat Kohli wil smash 62 centuries in his 50-over career.

I'm going to make the most of my remaining playing career: Kohli

Feb 17, 2018, at 10:50 pm

Cape Town, Feb 17 (IBNS): Indian skipper Viart Kohli on Saturday said he will try to make most of the eight or nine years left in his playing career.

Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Virat Kohli for his match winning century against South Africa

Feb 17, 2018, at 10:40 pm

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IBNS): Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday congratulated Indian skipper Virat Kohli for his 129 runs knock in the final ODI match against South Africa.

Roger Federer tops ATP rankings list again, becomes oldest world number one

Feb 17, 2018, at 10:17 pm

Zurich, Feb 17 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis superstar Roger Federer has once again touched the number one ranking position on the ATP list.