India 103/2 at lunch on day 1 of second Test, Yashasvi Jaiswal slams fifty
Feb 02, 2024, at 05:15 pm
Visakhapatnam/IBNS: Riding on young Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten half-century, India recorded a successful opening session of the second Test in Visakhapatnam on Friday.
India ready to strike back after humiliating defeat in first Test against England
Feb 01, 2024, at 11:33 pm
Visakhapatnam/UNI: As the two sides head to Visakhapatnam for the second Test, India led by Rohit Sharma will be eager to strike back after a humiliating defeat at the hands of England in the Hyderabad Test.
England suffer a blow as key player injured ahead of second Test against India
Feb 01, 2024, at 04:24 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: Ben Stokes says he is yet to settle on his XI for the crucial clash against India, with an uncapped spinner in contention to replace Jack Leach.
Virat Kohli's brother Vikas Kohli rejects 'fake news' circulating about mother's health
Jan 31, 2024, at 09:12 pm
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli's brother Vikas Kohli has rejected claims that the former skipper's absence in the first two Test matches against England was linked to their mother's ill health.
Shamar Joseph, Tom Hartley gain in ICC Test Rankings after incredible performances
Jan 31, 2024, at 07:59 pm
West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph and England spinner Tom Hartley hog the limelight in the latest update to the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, reaping the benefits of their outstanding performances over the past week.
Jordan overturn 10-man Iraq, hosts Qatar edge Palestine in AFC Asia Cup challenge
Jan 30, 2024, at 09:15 pm
With two stoppage time goals from Yazan Al Arab and Nizar Al, Jordan dramatically overturned 10-man Iraq 3-2 to advance into the quarterfinals of AFC Asian Cup here on Monday.
Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul ruled out of second India-England Test match
Jan 30, 2024, at 04:50 pm
Vizag/IBNS: India's allrounder Ravindra Jadeja and wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul have been ruled out of the second India-England Test match which will be played in Vizag.
East Bengal win spine-chiller to clinch Kalinga Super Cup
Jan 29, 2024, at 02:31 pm
Cleiton Silva popped up with a late winner as East Bengal FC beat Odisha FC 3-2 in a thrilling Kalinga Super Cup final at the Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday night.
Young pacer Shamar Joseph bowls West Indies to victory over Australia in 27 years
Jan 29, 2024, at 04:28 am
An inexperienced West Indies defeated Australia by eight runs in a nail-biting contest at the Gabba, their first Test win in the nation since February 1997, when Curtly Ambrose's 7/93 had helped beat Mark Taylor's Australia by 10 wickets.
ICC lifts ban on Sri Lanka Cricket
Jan 29, 2024, at 04:25 am
The Sri Lankan Cricket on Sunday announced the International Cricket Council has lifted the immediate ban on the board which was imposed last year.
Tom Hartleypickes up seven wickets to help England beat India in first Test
Jan 29, 2024, at 12:58 am
Debutant Tom Hartley scalped seven wickets to help England snatch a come-from-behind victory over India on an enthralling fourth day of the first Test at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Sunday.
Jannik Sinner beats Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in five-set thriller to clinch Australian Open
Jan 29, 2024, at 12:13 am
Italian Tenni star Jannik Sinner on Sunday displayed his power and grit to beat Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in a five-set thriller to win Australian Open Men's single title.
'I don't want to be a burden, but a solution,' says Barca manager Xavi, stepping down as coach
Jan 28, 2024, at 10:13 pm
Barcelona/IBNS: FC Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez announced that he will step down at the end of the season.
Jan 28, 2024, at 12:12 am
Indian veteran Tennis star Rohan Bopanna and his Australian doubles partner Matthew Ebden created history on Saturday when they clinched their maiden Australian Open title.
Jan 27, 2024, at 11:37 pm
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus defended her title at the Australian Open after getting past China's rising star Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 in the women's singles final here on Saturday.
Strong performance by Indian bowlers put England on the back foot
Jan 27, 2024, at 09:45 pm
India burst back strongly on the top with some extraordinary bowling from Jasprit Bumrah and Indian spinners to snap up four wickets as England hobbled to 172/5 at Tea, trailing the hosts by 18 runs.
India score 436 in reply to England's 246 in Hyderabad
Jan 27, 2024, at 05:54 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: In reply to England's 246, India stopped at 436 deriving a healthy lead over the visitors in the first innings of the inaugural Test in Hyderabad on Saturday.
KL Rahul puts India in comfortable position in first Test against England
Jan 26, 2024, at 07:04 pm
Hyderabad/UNI: Riding high on KL Rahul's unbeaten half-century, India won their third session of the first Test by scoring 103 runs in 27 overs after losing two prize wickets on Day 2 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Friday.
India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal at start of day 2 in first Test against England
Jan 26, 2024, at 04:04 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: India lost their opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was in a destructive form a day ago, at the start of the play on day 2 of the inaugural Test against England in Hyderabad on Friday.
UK to host Bengal-Britain Travel Friendship Cricket Tournament in Kolkata
Jan 25, 2024, at 05:06 pm
The British Deputy High Commission Kolkata will be hosting the ‘Bengal-Britain Travel Friendship’ cricket tournament in collaboration with travel trade partners at the Police Athletic Club on January 27 and 28, 2024.
England win toss, elect to bat first against India in first Test
Jan 25, 2024, at 04:47 pm
Hyderabad/UNI: England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat first in the first of the five-match Test series against India at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Thursday.
Rohan Bopanna, 43, to becomes oldest Tennis world number one player
Jan 24, 2024, at 11:30 pm
Indian Tennis player Rohan Bopanna etched his name in the history book as he will become the No. 1 men's doubles player in the world at the age of 43.
Skipper Ben Stokes express frustration over off-spinner Shoaib Bashir's visa delay
Jan 24, 2024, at 10:06 pm
England Test Captain Ben Stokes expressed frustration over off-spinner Shoaib Bashir's visa delay for England's tour of India as he ruled the rookie out of the first Test here on Wednesday.
England captain Ben Stokes frustrated over Shoaib Bashir's visa delay
Jan 24, 2024, at 08:36 pm
Hyderabad/UNI: England Test Captain Ben Stokes expressed frustration over off-spinner Shoaib Bashir's visa delay for England's tour of India as he ruled the rookie out of the first Test here on Wednesday.
Australia name 14-player squad for home series against West Indies
Jan 24, 2024, at 07:31 pm
Melbourne/UNI: Australia have named a 14-player squad for next month's three-match T20I series at home against the West Indies.
Paralympian Deepa Malik, former cue-star Manoj Kothari to receive CSJC lifetime achievement awards
Jan 24, 2024, at 03:16 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Para athlete and Rio 2016 Paralympics silver medalist Deepa Malik and former world billiards champion Manoj Kothari will receive lifetime achievement awards at the Calcutta Sports Journalist Club (CSJC) awards on Wednesday (January 24).
Rahul Dravid says KL Rahul will not keep during upcoming Test series against England
Jan 23, 2024, at 10:51 pm
India Head Coach Rahul Dravid on Tuesday said KL Rahul will not keep wickets in the upcoming Test series against England.
Jasprit Bumrah feels excited over upcoming English challenge
Jan 23, 2024, at 10:49 pm
Team India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah acknowledged the revolution brought about by 'Bazball', but pointed out that the aggressive approach which England have adopted in the Brendon McCullum-Ben Stokes regime will help him as a bowler.
Jasprit Bumrah excited by England's challenge ahead of crucial WTC series
Jan 23, 2024, at 08:04 pm
Hyderabad/UNI: Team India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah acknowledged the revolution brought about by 'Bazball', but pointed out that the aggressive approach which England have adopted in the Brendon McCullum-Ben Stokes regime will help him as a bowler.
Virat Kohli withdraws from first two Tests against England due to personal reason
Jan 22, 2024, at 09:47 pm
Indian star batsman Virat Kohli has withdrawn himself from the first two Tests against England citing personal reasons, the Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed on Monday (January 2, 2024).