Nov 15, 2023, at 11:08 pm
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham travelled to India this week to meet children and adolescents, including girls who are bringing about change and innovation in their communities, and young women who have overcome barriers to help close gender gaps.
Virat Kohli scripts history during semi-final clash against New Zealand, hammers 50th ODI century
Nov 15, 2023, at 10:50 pm
Indian sporting icon Virat Kohli scored a heroic and memorable hundred to shatter cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar's record to reach the 50th ton of his 50-over career during the ongoing World Cup semi-final clash against New Zealand in Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
Pakistan Cricket Board to 'sack' BabarAzam as skipper
Nov 15, 2023, at 07:43 pm
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to remove cricketer Babar Azam as skipper from all formats of the game.
India win toss, opt to bat first against New Zealand in World Cup semi-final battle
Nov 15, 2023, at 07:27 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first against New Zealand in a semi-final clash of the Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium here on Wednesday.
Ex-Pak cricketer Abdul Razzaq apologises after his remark on Aishwarya Rai Bachchan draws flak
Nov 15, 2023, at 05:40 pm
Former Pakistan cricketer Abdul Razzaq stirred a controversy after he referred to Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan while criticising his country over the dismal performance in the Cricket World Cup 2023.
Cricket World Cup 2023: India, New Zealand crave for reversing fortunes at Wankhede
Nov 15, 2023, at 04:39 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Having not reached the finals on the last five occasions at the ICC Men's ODI World Cups, this time India want to reverse this at a venue where they won their last title back in 2011.
Morne Morkel steps down as Pakistan bowling coach after World Cup exit
Nov 14, 2023, at 05:50 pm
Karachi/UNI: Pakistan's bowling coach Morne Morkel has resigned following the team's World Cup exit even before qualifying for the semi-finals.
Luis Suarez returns to Uruguay's squad for World Cup qualifiers
Nov 14, 2023, at 04:08 pm
Luis Suarez has been recalled to Uruguay's squad for FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Argentina and Bolivia, the Uruguayan Football Association said on Monday.
Nov 13, 2023, at 04:07 am
Scintillating centuries by Shreyas Iyer (128* off 94) and KL Rahul (102 off 64) helped India to register their 9th consecutive victory by defeating the Netherlands by 160 runs in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup at Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday.
World Cup: Iyer, KL Rahul hammer centuries to help India post 410-4 against Netherlands
Nov 13, 2023, at 01:45 am
Shreyas Iyer (128* off 94) and KL Rahul (102 off 64) lighted up the stadium by hammering sparkling centuries on Diwali night which helped India to post a massive 410/4 against the Netherlands at Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.
World Cup: India win toss, bat first against Netherlands
Nov 12, 2023, at 08:16 pm
India won the toss and elected to bat first against the Netherlands in the last league match of the ICC Men's World Cup Cricket at Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday.
Record ODI century beckons Kohli at his IPL home in India's match against Netherlands
Nov 11, 2023, at 07:33 pm
Bengaluru/UNI: In terms of the World Cup, Sunday's match between India and Netherlands is listless, but for the fans at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, the IPL home of Virat Kohli, is going to be exciting as they will be expecting their celebrated son to break his idol Sachin Tendulkar's record of scoring the most ODI centuries.
Nov 11, 2023, at 04:42 pm
Pakistan have to thump the already-eliminated England to boost their net run rate by enough to leapfrog New Zealand into the critical fourth place at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
Nov 11, 2023, at 04:30 pm
Ahmedabad/UNI: Rassie van der Dussen's fighting knock helped South Africa overcome the Afghanistan challenge at Narendra Modi Stadium in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup here on Friday.
ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket over government interference
Nov 11, 2023, at 04:59 am
Dubai/IBNS: The International Cricket Council (ICC) Friday suspended Sri Lanka Cricket's membership with immediate effect after observing government interference in the national board.
Nov 10, 2023, at 04:33 pm
Trent Boult, whose Player of the Match showing against Sri Lanka on Thursday helped New Zealand place a firm grip on a semi-final spot at the 2023 World Cup, is excited about the possibility of a repeat of the 2019 World Cup semi-final.
Jammu and Kashmir's Arif Khan gold medal at FIS International Ski Races in Dubai
Nov 10, 2023, at 03:23 pm
Jammu and Kashmir-based skier Arif Khan won the gold and bronze medals at the ongoing FIS International Ski Races at Ski Duba in the UAE.
New Zealand almost through to Cricket World Cup semis after beating Sri Lanka
Nov 10, 2023, at 04:58 am
Bengaluru/UNI: New Zealand are almost through to the semifinals of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup after beating Sri Lanka by 5 wickets in their last league match at Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Thursday.
Cricket World Cup 2023: New Zealand bowl out Sri Lanka for 171
Nov 09, 2023, at 11:34 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS/UNI: New Zealand bowled out Sri Lanka for a mere 171 in the 41st match of ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 here on Thursday.
Australia women's cricket captain Meg Lanning announces retirement
Nov 09, 2023, at 05:18 pm
Australia women's cricket captain Meg Lanning, who has won the most number of World Cups for the country, on Thursday announced her retirement from internationals
Cricket World Cup 2023: England crush Netherlands by 160 runs, Stokes shines
Nov 09, 2023, at 03:41 am
Pune/IBNS/UNI: Ben Stokes' century and the bowlers powered England to a 160-run victory over Netherlands in the Cricket World Cup 2023 here on Wednesday.
Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj rise to top in ICC ODI rankings
Nov 09, 2023, at 12:14 am
Dubai/UNI: Babar Azam's reign as the No.1 ODI batter in the world is over, with India young gun Shubman Gill claiming top spot from the Pakistan captain on the latest ICC Men's Batting Rankings.
Brazil: Armed robbers target house of Neymar's girlfriend Bruna Biancardi
Nov 08, 2023, at 10:48 pm
Brazilian footballer Neymar's girlfriend Bruna Biancardi was the target of a recently armed burglary after a criminal gang tried to break into their house in Brazil, media reports said.
Indian star batter Shubman Gill claims top spot in ICC ODI batting rankings
Nov 08, 2023, at 10:44 pm
Pakistani skipper Babar Azam's reign as the No.1 ODI batter in the world is over, with India young gun Shubman Gill claiming top spot from the Pakistan captain on the latest ICC Men's Batting Rankings.
Glenn Maxwell stuns Afghanistan with double ton, cricketers still in awe
Nov 08, 2023, at 04:57 pm
Australian power hitting batter Glenn Maxwell played a knock of his life slamming an unbeaten 201 in dashing Afghanistan's semi-final hope in the ongoing Cricket World Cup here on Tuesday.
Cramped Maxwell's double ton stings Afghanistan, Australia through to World Cup semis
Nov 08, 2023, at 06:31 am
Mumbai/UNI: Glenn Maxwell took charge after Australia were seven down and led them to an all-time great win at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup against Afghanistan at Wankhede Stadium here on Tuesday.
CWC 2023: Afghanistan post 291/5 in 50 overs against Australia, Ibrahim Zadran slams ton
Nov 07, 2023, at 11:32 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Riding on Ibrahim Zadran's unbeaten century and a late fire by Rashid Khan, Afghanistan posted a formidable total of 291/5 in 50 overs against the five-time champions Australia in a battle for survival in the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Tuesday.
Shakib Al Hasan ruled out of Cricket World Cup 2023 due to a fracture
Nov 07, 2023, at 10:46 pm
An injury to his left Index finger has ruled Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan out of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.
Cricket World Cup 2023: Afghanistan win toss, elect to bat first against Australia
Nov 07, 2023, at 07:49 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in a crucial group league match of Cricket World Cup 2023 here on Tuesday.
England look to salvage something from disappointing Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign
Nov 07, 2023, at 06:43 pm
With just one win from their opening seven matches, England are already out of contention for the semi-finals and won't be able to defend the World Cup crown they won in sensational style on home soil four years ago.