Aussie music stars to open 2020 celebration

Jan 14, 2020, at 03:31 pm

Dubai/IBNS: Singer Vera Blue (Celia Pavey) has today been announced as one of four Australian artists set to entertain crowds as part of a spectacular pre-game celebration at the opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020. Blue will be joined by First Nations performer Mitch Tambo, DJ Dena Amy and Indian-born musician Harts (Darren Hart).

Happy to bat at No 4, Rahul and Shikhar in Playing XI, says Kohli

Jan 13, 2020, at 10:04 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Ahead of first ODI against Australia, Indian captain Virat Kohli on Monday revealed he might drop himself down the batting order to accommodate the trio of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan in the team.

Hockey India names men's team for FIH Pro League 2020

Jan 13, 2020, at 04:27 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Hockey India on Monday announced a 20-member men's team for the season opener of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2020 to be held at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

Rohit Sharma returns as Indian selectors name squad for T20I against New Zealand

Jan 13, 2020, at 09:34 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian vice-captain Rohit Sharma was named in India's T20 International squad for the New Zealand tour.

Serena Williams grabs her first title in three years

Jan 12, 2020, at 08:06 pm

Auckland/IBNS: US Tennis icon Serena Williams won her first title in three years by winning the  Auckland Classic.

Australia bushfire tragedy: Ricky Ponting, Shane Warne to play in fundraiser

Jan 12, 2020, at 07:47 pm

Sydney/IBNS: In another bid to raise funds for those hit by bushfire tragedy in Australia, former skipper of the nation Ricky Ponting and spin legend Shane Warne will play a charity game next month.

Significant gains for India players in first T20I rankings update of the year

Jan 12, 2020, at 04:50 pm

Dubai/IBNS:KL Rahul, the highest-ranked India batsman, has gained 26 points is now on 760 rating points. Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan have made gains too.

Jasprit Bumrah set to receive Polly Umrigar Award

Jan 12, 2020, at 10:06 am

Mumbai/IBNS: India’s fast bowling sensation Jasprit Bumrah will receive the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award for the best international cricketer (2018-19) at the BCCI Annual Awards (Naman) to be held in Mumbai on Sunday.

India's batting icon Sachin Tendulkar shortlisted for prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards

Jan 11, 2020, at 05:30 pm

London/UNI: Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has been shortlisted as among 20 contenders nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards 2000 – 2020.

'The Wall' Rahul Dravid turns 47, former teammates shower wishes

Jan 11, 2020, at 03:02 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: Wishes poured in on social media as former Indian cricket captain Rahul Dravid, who is popularly known as "The Wall", turned 47 on Saturday.

Gymnasts Priyanka Dasgupta, Jatin Kanojia mint Khelo India’s first gold medals

Jan 10, 2020, at 11:30 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: Priyanka Dasgupta, hailing from Dipa Karmakar’s home city of Agartala in Tripura, grabbed the spotlight on Day 1 of the gymnastics competition, clinching the Girls Under-17 All-Around crown in the Khelo India Youth Games 2020 in Guwahati on Friday.

Sonowal, Rijiju inaugurate 3rd Khelo India Youth Games in Guwahati

Jan 10, 2020, at 10:40 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: The 3rd Khelo India Youth Games 2020 got off to a colourful start, as Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the youth games in presence of Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Sarusajai in Guwahati on Friday evening.

India defeat Sri Lanka by 78 runs to clinch series 2-0

Jan 10, 2020, at 10:39 pm

Pune/UNI: Riding on KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan brilliant knocks, India defeated Sri Lanka by 78 runs in the second T20 match to clinch the series 2-0 here on on Friday.

Ex-Australian spinner Shane Warne's baggy cap raises A$1m for bushfire charity at auction

Jan 10, 2020, at 05:52 pm

Sydney/IBNS: Australia's former leg-spinner Shane Warne's attempt to raise money to help bushfire victims of the nation raised one million Australian dollars.

Army's Boys Sports Companies participates in Khelo India youth games in Guwahati

Jan 10, 2020, at 05:05 pm

Guwahati/UNI: The 3rd Khelo India Youth games, Guwahati sees sizable participation from Army and its Boys Sports Companies(BSC).

England captain Kane out until April due to hamstring injury

Jan 10, 2020, at 10:28 am

London/Xinhua/UNI: England captain Harry Kane will be sidelined until April as the 26-year-old Tottenham striker is going to undergo surgery for his left hamstring.

3rd T20I: India eye series win against Sri Lanka in Pune

Jan 09, 2020, at 07:15 pm

Pune,/UNI: After getting 1-0 series lead in Indore, India will look to win the third and final T20I and clinch the three-match series against Sri Lanka at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium, here on Friday.

MS Dhoni may end his ODI career soon: Ravi Shastri 

Jan 09, 2020, at 07:14 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian coach Ravi Shastri has said former Indian captain MS Dhoni may soon end his One Day International career.

Tottenham midfielder Sissoko sidelined until April after surgery

Jan 08, 2020, at 03:49 pm

London/Xinhua/UNI: Tottenham's Moussa Sissoko underwent surgery on Tuesday to the medial collateral ligament in his right knee, ruling him out of the pitch until April.

India beat Sri Lanka in T20 clash by seven wickets to take 1-0 lead  

Jan 07, 2020, at 11:13 pm

Indore/IBNS: Indian bowler Shardul Thakur picked up three wickets and Virat Kohli contributed 30 unbeaten runs as India defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the second T20 International match of the series here on Tuesday.

West Indies-Ireland series to trial front foot no ball technology

Jan 07, 2020, at 06:09 pm

Dubai: The upcoming limited overs series between the West Indies and Ireland will be contested trialing technology that will authorise the third umpire to call front foot no balls, like during West Indies’ recent ODI and T20I tour of India.

Second T20I: India, Sri Lanka lock horns for crucial win in Indore

Jan 06, 2020, at 05:11 pm

Indore/UNI: With the first T20I being washed out in Guwahati due to a damp pitch, India and Sri Lanka will now lock horns in the second match of the series, here at the Holkar Stadium on Tuesday.

Australia bush fire relief: Shane Warne to auction off baggy green to raise funds

Jan 06, 2020, at 03:57 pm

Sydney/IBNS: Former Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne on Sunday announced that he will auction off his baggy green cap to raise fund following the bushfire tragedy which hit the nation in recent times.

India opt to field first against Sri Lanka, rain delays start 

Jan 05, 2020, at 07:39 pm

Guwahati/UNI: India won the toss and elected to field first against Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the three-match series at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, here on Sunday.

Irfan Pathan announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Jan 04, 2020, at 05:38 pm

Baroda/IBNS: Former Indian fast bowler, who had once gained recognition in the international arena for his classic swing bowling, retired from all forms of the game on Saturday.

Jose Gonzalez confirmed as Wuhan Zall head coach

Jan 04, 2020, at 04:57 pm

Wuhan/Xinhua/UNI: Chinese Super League (CSL) side Wuhan Zall confirmed on Saturday the appointment of Jose Gonzalez as the new head coach, replacing Li Tie who was appointed head coach of China's national team.

Juventus sign Swedish midfielder Kulusevski

Jan 03, 2020, at 10:34 am

Rome/Xinhua/UNI: Italian Serie A champions Juventus have completed the transfer of Dejan Kulusevski after the Swedish midfielder passed a medical, the Bianconeri confirmed on Tuesday.

West Ham join race to sign Brazilian striker Barbosa

Jan 03, 2020, at 10:31 am

Rio De Janeiro/Xinhua/UNI: West Ham United are preparing a formal bid to sign Brazilian striker Gabriel Barbosa, according to media reports in the South American country.

Indian archers sure of a medal at 2020 Tokyo Olympics, says Akash Malik

Jan 02, 2020, at 06:32 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Akash Malik, who made history after clinching country's first silver in archery at the Youth Olympics in 2018, has expressed confidence that the Indian archery contingent will win a medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

PCB withdraws Naseem Shah from ICC U19 World Cup squad

Jan 01, 2020, at 05:04 pm

Islamabad/UNI: One month after announcing the team for the ICC U-19 World Cup 2020, the Pakistan Cricket Board has withdrawn 16-year-old fast bowler Naseem Shah, on the grounds of him having already made his senior team debut in November last year.