New Zealand eye vault in Test rankings in upcoming series

Mar 06, 2017, at 05:01 pm

Dubai, Mar 6 (IBNS): New Zealand can overtake South Africa in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings if it beats the opposition by 2-0 or better in an upcoming three-match home series starting in Dunedin on Wednesday, an official release stated.

IPL: Shardul Thakur to play for Pune franchise

Mar 06, 2017, at 04:26 pm

Pune, Mar 6 (IBNS): Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) have acquired the services of Kings XI Punjab’s pacer Shardul Thakur for VIVO Indian Premier League 2017, an official release stated.

Ind vs Aus: Kohli wins toss, opts to bat first

Mar 04, 2017, at 04:06 pm

Bengaluru, Mar 4 (IBNS): Following a drubbing in the first Test, Indian skipper Virat Kohli won the coin toss and decided to bat first here on Saturday, day one of the second Test match against Australia.

Virat Kohli named Captain of the Year at tenth annual ESPNcricinfo Awards

Feb 28, 2017, at 12:03 am

Bangalore, Feb 27 (IBNS): Virat Kohli, Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad have won the top prizes in the tenth annual ESPNcricinfo Awards presented by IDBI Bank, an official release stated.

Virat sets life goals, urges fans to move ahead

Feb 27, 2017, at 10:09 pm

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IBNS): Indian Cricket skipper Virat Kohli has urged his fans to move ahead in life.

Sri Lanka's Dickwella suspended for two limited-over matches

Feb 21, 2017, at 06:11 pm

Dubai, Feb 21 (IBNS): Sri Lanka’s Niroshan Dickwella has been suspended for two limited-over matches after his accumulated demerit points reached five within a 24-month period following his latest breach of the ICC Code of Conduct for which he received a 30 per cent fine and two demerit points, an official release stated.

Vanuatu, Samoa & Fiji get the early wins

Feb 20, 2017, at 12:27 am

Dubai, Feb 19 (IBNS): There were easy wins for Vanuatu, Samoa and Fiji on day 1 of the 2017 ICC World Cricket League Qualifier – East Asia-Pacific in Bendigo, Australia, an official release said.

Virat Kohli interacts with kids

Feb 18, 2017, at 11:52 pm

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IBNS): Indian cricket skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday interacted with school kids.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka look set to qualify for ICC Women's World Cup 2017

Feb 18, 2017, at 11:51 pm

Dubai, Feb 18 (IBNS): Pakistan and Sri Lanka look set to make it to the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 as they take on India and Bangladesh respectively, in the last round of Super Six matches at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 on Sunday, an official release stated.

Squads and fixtures announced for East Asia-Pacific Qualifier

Feb 17, 2017, at 09:33 pm

Dubai, Feb 17 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced the squads and fixtures for the 2017 ICC World Cricket League Qualifier – East Asia-Pacific which starts in Bendigo, Victoria on Sunday Feb 19, an official release stated.

Virat Kohli greets people on social media

Feb 16, 2017, at 04:25 pm

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IBNS): Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on Thursday took to social media to greet his fans.

Joe Root appointed as England Test team skipper

Feb 14, 2017, at 12:14 am

London, Feb 13 (IBNS): England cricketer Joe Root has been named as the skipper of the English Test squad.

PSL corruption allegation: Mohammad Irfan questioned

Feb 11, 2017, at 09:59 pm

Islamabad, Feb 11 (IBNS): Amid ongoing investigation into an international syndicate which is believed to be attempting to corrupt the Pakistan Super League, its Chairman Najam Sethi on Saturday said Islamabad United pacer Mohammad Irfan has been questioned.

Bangladesh series: Wriddihiman Saha named in Indian squad

Feb 01, 2017, at 01:29 am

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IBNS): Wriddihiman Saha has been named in the one-off Test series against Bangladesh as the Indian squad for the match was announced by selectors on Tuesday.

Ireland at full strength for crucial ICC Intercontinental Cup clash

Jan 31, 2017, at 05:18 pm

Dubai, Jan 31 (IBNS): Table toppers Ireland will be at full strength for their crucial ICC Intercontinental Cup clash with second placed Afghanistan in Greater Noida at the end of March, an official release stated.

Stage set for ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017

Jan 30, 2017, at 09:45 pm

Dubai, Jan 30 (IBNS): A chance to qualify for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017, places in the next ICC Women’s Championship and ODI status for the next four-year cycle – there’s a lot at stake in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 to be held in Colombo from 7-21 February.

Shakib, Latham attain career-bests in ICC Test rankings

Jan 24, 2017, at 06:05 pm

Dubai, Jan 24 (IBNS): Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and New Zealand’s Tom Latham have attained career-best placings in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen after the second Test in Christchurch, which the home side won by nine wickets on Monday to complete a 2-0 series win, an official release stated.

New Zealand overtake Pakistan in ICC Test rankings

Jan 23, 2017, at 06:17 pm

Dubai, Jan 23 (IBNS): New Zealand has overtaken Pakistan to go up to fifth position in the ICC Test Rankings after completing a 2-0 win over Bangladesh in their two-match series which culminated in Christchurch on Monday, an official release said.

Virat thanks fans for supporting Team India

Jan 21, 2017, at 08:23 pm

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS): Indian cricket captain across all three formats, Virat Kohli on Saturday thanked the fans for supporting the team throughout the season.

ICC condoles the passing of Rachael Heyhoe-Flint

Jan 19, 2017, at 05:40 pm

Dubai, Jan 19 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council has expressed sadness at the death of former England women’s captain and ICC Cricket Hall of Famer Rachael Heyhoe-Flint at the age of 77, an official release stated.

Jallikattu Row: Virender Sehwag urges people to protest peacefully

Jan 18, 2017, at 04:44 pm

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): Reacting on the recent Jallikattu dissent, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has urged people to protest peacefully.

Johannesburg and Wellington Test centurions on the charge in latest ICC rankings

Jan 17, 2017, at 07:16 pm

Dubai, Jan 17 (IBNS): The six centurions from the recently concluded Test matches in Johannesburg and Wellington have been rewarded with impressive movements in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen, which were released on Tuesday morning, an official release said.

Bangladesh: Shakib, Mushfiqur enter record books

Jan 13, 2017, at 05:32 pm

Wellington, Jan 13 (IBNS): Bangladeshi cricketers Shakib Al Hasan and Mishfiqur Rahim have entered the record books by virtue of their partnership in the first and ongoing Test match against New Zealand in the latter's backyard.

Rohit Sharma meets Babita Phogat

Jan 11, 2017, at 11:44 pm

Mumbai, Jan 11 (IBNS): Indian opener Rohit Sharma has meet Indian wrestler Babita Phogat.

Pakistan eyes direct qualification for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Jan 11, 2017, at 05:45 pm

Dubai, Jan 11 (IBNS): With the holding of the ICC Test Championship mace, an event of the distant past, former world champion Pakistan sets its sights on direct qualification for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 when it takes on the in-form reigning world champion and number-one ranked Australia in a five-ODI series starting in Brisbane on Friday, an official release stated.

Afghanistan: Cricketer Shapoor Zadran escapes attack in Kabul

Jan 08, 2017, at 06:31 pm

Kabul. Jan 8 (IBNS): Afghani cricketer Shapoor Zadran escaped an attack unhurt following open-fire at his vehicle by unknown assailants, local Khaama Press reported.

You'll always be my captain MS Dhoni bhai, says Virat Kohli

Jan 06, 2017, at 03:45 pm

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IBNS): Hailing former team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Test skipper Virat Kohli said that the former will always remain his captain.

Virat squashes speculations, slams media for spreading engagement rumours

Dec 30, 2016, at 05:40 pm

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IBNS): The poster boy of cricket finally took to Twitter to put speculations of his engagement with Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma at rest and slam the media for spreading rumours.

Gujarat cricketer Samit Gohel creates world record with his triple ton, breaks 117 year old record

Dec 27, 2016, at 09:25 pm

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IBNS): In the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal match between Gujarat and Odisha, Gujarat batsman Samit Gohel created a world record with an unbeaten 359, according to media reports.

India U-19 team win Asia Cup, defend title successfully

Dec 24, 2016, at 05:01 pm

Colombo/Mumbai, Dec 24 (IBNS): India's cricketing dominance in the U-19 level continued as they won and defended the Asia Cup successfully, defeating hosts Sri Lanka by 34 runs.