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Rohit Sharma completes 5000 runs in ODI
Jan 24, 2016, at 04:44 am
Sydney, Jan 23 (IBNS): Indian opener Rohit Sharma completed 5000 runs in ODIs during the fifth match of the series against Australia here on Saturday.
Australian Open: Sania Mirza wins both outings
Jan 24, 2016, at 04:32 am
Melbourne, Jan 23 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Martina Hingis moved to the third round of the Australian Open women's doubles event by beating Ukrainian sisters Lyudmyla and Nadiia Kichenok here on Saturday.
Darren Lehmann to miss T20 series against India due to illness
Jan 24, 2016, at 04:15 am
Sydney, Jan 23 (IBNS): Australian coach Darren Lehmann will miss the upcoming T20 series against India due to illness, officials said.
Bhuvneshwar ruled out with thumb injury
Jan 24, 2016, at 03:44 am
Mumbai, Jan 23 (IBNS) The BCCI on Saturday said Gurkeerat Mann will be the cover up for injured Ajinkya Rahane while Rishi Dhawan has been named as Bhuvneshwar Kumar's replacement.
I-L: Kolkata Derby ends in a stalemate
Jan 24, 2016, at 03:00 am
Kolkata, Jan 23 (IBNS) Sanjoy Sen made a solitary change from the side that triumphed against Salgaocar with Sony Norde making way for Balwant Singh into the lineup.
India leads run feast on day two of ICC U19 Cricket World Cup warm-up matches
Jan 24, 2016, at 12:41 am
Dubai, Jan 23 (IBNS) Three-time champion India, 1998 winner England and two-time champion Pakistan flexed their batting firepower to win their warm-up matches on Saturday ahead of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Bangladesh 2016, which starts on Wednesday, 27 January.
West Indies batting star Shivnarine Chanderpaul retires
Jan 23, 2016, at 11:43 pm
St. John's, Jan 23 (IBNS) West Indies batting icon Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who has gifted several memorable innings to his fans over the year, has announced his retirement from international cricket.
Manish Pandey hits 104 to help India beat Australia by four wickets
Jan 23, 2016, at 11:26 pm
Sydney, Jan 23 (IBNS): Batsman Manish Pandey hammered unbeaten 104 which helped India beat Australia by six wickets in the fifth ODI match of the series here on Saturday.
Jan 23, 2016, at 07:27 pm
Dubai, Jan 23 (IBNS) New Zealand and Zimbabwe players have made impressive gains in the latest MRF Tyres ICC T20I Player Rankings, which were released on Saturday morning.
Australia set India 331 runs to win 5th ODI
Jan 23, 2016, at 07:20 pm
Sydney, Jan 23 (IBNS) Batting first in the fifth and final ODI of the series, Australia set India a steep target of 331 runs, here on Saturday.
Jan 23, 2016, at 06:08 pm
Mumbai, Jan 23 (IBNS) The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Gurkeerat Singh Mann in the India T20I team as a cover up for injured Ajinkya Rahane, according to an official release.
Jan 23, 2016, at 03:15 pm
Sydney, Jan 23 (IBNS): In the fifth and final ODI match of the series, India won the toss and opted to field first against Australia here on Saturday.
South Africa, West Indies cruise on day one of ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 warm-up matches
Jan 23, 2016, at 05:04 am
Dubai, Jan 22 (IBNS): Defending champion South Africa and the West Indies rode on centuries from their respective captains to comfortably win their warm-up matches ahead of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Bangladesh 2016, which starts on Wednesday, 27 January.
SAF games torch reaches Guwahati, theme song launched
Jan 23, 2016, at 02:12 am
Guwahati, Jan 22 (IBNS): The torch of 12th South Asian Games, 2016 reached Guwahati on Friday, which will be held in Guwahati and Shillong from February 5-16.
Australian Open: Serena Williams beats Daria Kasatkina
Jan 22, 2016, at 09:14 pm
Melbourne, Jan 22 (IBNS): American Tennis icon Serena Williams reached the fourth round of the Australian Open by beating Russian Daria Kasatkina in her women's singles third round clash here on Friday.
Roger Federer wins 300th Grand Slam singles match
Jan 22, 2016, at 09:13 pm
Melbourne, Jan 22 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis legend Roger Federer added one more feather to his crown by clinching the 300 th Grand Slam match victory of his career during a third round match of the ongoing Australian Open here on Friday.
BCB announces preliminary squad for Asia Cup 2016 , ICC World Twenty20 India 2016
Jan 22, 2016, at 08:57 pm
Dhaka, Jan 22 (IBNS): Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced a 25-member preliminary squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2016 and ICC World Twenty20 India 2016.
Wasim Khan one shot ahead after round three of Final Qualifying Stage
Jan 22, 2016, at 04:27 am
Kensville Golf & Country Club, Ahmedabad, Jan 21 (IBNS): Delhi’s Wasim Khan shot a two-over-74 to hold a one-shot lead in round three of the PGTI’s Final Qualifying Stage for the 2016 season being held at the Kensville Golf & Country Club near Ahmedabad. Khan’s three-day total stood at five-over-221.
Lleyton Hewitt crashes out of Australian Open
Jan 22, 2016, at 04:25 am
Melbourne, Jan 21 (IBNS): Ending an era in the world of Tennis singles clash, Lleyton Hewitt bid adieu to his career after being defeated by Spain's David Ferrer in the second round of the Australian Open here on Thursday.
Zimbabwe's Brian Vitori reported for suspect bowling action
Jan 22, 2016, at 03:47 am
Dubai, Jan 21 (IBNS) Zimbabwe’s left-arm fast bowler Brian Vitori has been reported with a suspect bowling action during the third Twenty20 International (T20I) against Bangladesh, which his side won by 31 runs in Khulna on Wednesday.
Valdes announces departure from Manchester United
Jan 22, 2016, at 03:39 am
London, Jan 21 (IBNS): Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes has announced his departure from the English club.
Sania, Bopanna cross first round hurdles
Jan 22, 2016, at 12:39 am
Melbourne, Jan 21 (IBNS): Indian Tennis stars Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Martina Hingis reached the second round of the Australian Open by beating Colombian-Brazilian pair of Mariana Duque and Teliana Pereira here on Thursday.
Cricket greats Dravid, Atherton and Smith excited about ICC U19 Cricket World Cup
Jan 21, 2016, at 10:39 pm
Dubai, Jan 21 (IBNS) Cricket greats Rahul Dravid, Michael Atherton and Graeme Smith are looking forward to the ICC U19 World Cup, saying the "fantastic" tournament gives the young players the chance to test themselves against the best in their age group.
Australian Open: Mahesh advances, Leander crashes out
Jan 21, 2016, at 04:37 am
Melbourne, Jan 20 (IBNS): Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhaupati and his doubles partner Gilles Muller moved to the next round by defeating local pair of Alex Bolt and Andrew Whittington in the ongoing Australian Open on Wednesday.
My wicket was the turning point in the game: Dhoni
Jan 21, 2016, at 04:20 am
Canberra, Jan 20 (IBNS): Indian skipper MS Dhoni on Wednesday blamed himself for the defeat of his side in the fourth match against Australia on Wednesday.
Afghanistan: 4 killed, 24 injured in suicide attack
Jan 21, 2016, at 02:50 am
Kabul, Jan 20 (IBNS): At least four people were killed in a suicide attack in Afghanistan's Kabul city on Wednesday, officials said.
Madras HC dismisses writ petition filed by CSK Cricket Ltd
Jan 21, 2016, at 02:30 am
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IBNS) The Madras High Court on Wednesday dismissed the writ petition filed by the Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd. challenging the suspension of CSK Franchise as not being maintainable.
Australia beat India by 25 run to take 4-0 lead
Jan 20, 2016, at 10:46 pm
Canberra, Jan 20 (IBNS): In one of the most worst collapses the cricket world has witnessed in recent times , India lost the fourth ODI against Australia by 25 runs here on Wednesday.
Bird,Sayers named in Australian Test squad for NZ tour
Jan 20, 2016, at 10:01 pm
Melbourne, Jan 20 (IBNS): Jackson Bird and Chadd Sayers have been named in the 14-men Australian Test squad to tour New Zealand next month, Cricket Australia announced on Wednesday.
ICC announces MRF Tyres as Global Partner
Jan 20, 2016, at 09:36 pm
Dubai, Jan 20 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) and MRF Tyres, a market leader in automotive tyres, on Wednesday announced a four-year deal which confirms MRF Tyres as a Global Partner for ICC events from 2016-20.