New Zealand win toss, opt to bat against India
Jul 09, 2019, at 02:56 pm
Manchester, July 9 (UNI): New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bat against India in the knock-out stage of the semi-final clash of the ICC Cricket World Cup on Tuesday.
India, New Zealand face each other in high-voltage World Cup semi-final clash today
Jul 09, 2019, at 09:50 am
Manchester, July 9 (IBNS): It is just one match left for India to reach the final of the World Cup as Virat Kohli and his men will contest against New Zealand in the first semi-finals of the tournament here on Tuesday.
BCCI appoints Rahul Dravid as Head Cricket of National Cricket Academy
Jul 08, 2019, at 09:48 pm
Mumbai, Jul 8 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday appointed Rahul Dravid as Head Cricket, National Cricket Academy (NCA), Bengaluru.
Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, others seek PM's intervention against AIFF highhandedness
Jul 08, 2019, at 09:34 pm
Kolkata, July 8 (UNI): Mohun Bagan and East Bengal are among the six top clubs of the country that today sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention against alleged victimisation by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) saying India's supreme football body was trying to ruin the sport as well as top tier tournament Indian League (IL).
Virat Kohli looking forward to renewing 12-year rivalry with New Zealand skipper Williamson
Jul 08, 2019, at 06:13 pm
London, July 8 (IBNS): Even Indian skipper Virat Kohli admits he could never have predicted that he and Kane Williamson would be lining up against one another as captain in an ICC Men’s World Cup semi-final, 11 years after doing so at Under-19 level.
We will always respect him: Virat Kohli comments on MS Dhoni
Jul 08, 2019, at 05:10 pm
London, July 8 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Monday said iconic player and former captain MS Dhoni will always be respected by them for the chances he gave them as the leader of the team in the past.
May be Mohammed Shami was rested due to BJP's pressure: Pakistan cricket analyst
Jul 08, 2019, at 02:23 pm
Islamabad, July 8 (IBNS): Days after former Pakistan cricketer Abdul Razzaq criticised India's "intent" in the England match, a cricket analyst of the country said men-in-blue fast bowler Mohammed Shami was perhaps dropped in the game against Sri Lanka due to the pressure from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Happy Birthday Dada: Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly turns 47
Jul 08, 2019, at 11:49 am
Kolkata, July 8 (IBNS): Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly who is known to shape the national cricket in the early 21st century turned 47 on Monday.
Afghanistan to play 'home series' against West Indies in India
Jul 08, 2019, at 10:08 am
Kabul, July 8 (IBNS): Afghanistan will play a one-off Test against West Indies in India, officials said.
Jul 08, 2019, at 09:59 am
London, July 8 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday penned down a heart-warming message where he praised MS Dhoni on his birthday and said he will always remain 'my captain'.
Bengal dominates national chess
Jul 07, 2019, at 07:34 pm
Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): Bengal youngsters dominated 30th National Under-17 Chess championship, commenced in Kerala from 29th June to 7th July, in all categories.
Days following defeat to India were very tough for the team: Sarfaraz Ahmed
Jul 07, 2019, at 05:32 pm
Karachi, July 7 (IBNS): Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed on Sunday returned from the UK after participating in the World Cup and said days after his side's loss against India were tough for his team.
Indian skipper Virat Kohli remains on top but Rohit bridges the gap
Jul 07, 2019, at 04:51 pm
London, July 7 (IBNS): India captain Virat Kohli has retained the top position among batsmen after scoring five half-centuries in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 but opener Rohit Sharma has bridged the gap in the latest update to the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings after a stupendous run in the league stage of the 10-team tournament.
Officials appointed for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup semi-finals
Jul 07, 2019, at 04:26 pm
London, July 7 (IBNS) The umpires and officials for the two ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 semi-finals have been appointed following the conclusion of the group stage.
Jul 07, 2019, at 04:22 pm
London, July 7 (IBNS): South Africa captain Faf du Plessis paid tribute to his two retiring players, leg spinner Imran Tahir and middle-order batsman JP Duminy.
Starc confident Australia have the blueprint to beat England in World Cup semi-final
Jul 07, 2019, at 04:10 pm
Dubai, July 7 (IBNS): Mitchell Starc believes Australia have already created the blueprint of how to beat England at this World Cup and has highlighted taking early wickets as the key to their mouth-watering semi-final.
Karunaratne wants Sri Lanka’s players to learn from Rohit Sharma
Jul 07, 2019, at 01:56 pm
Manchester, July 7 (UNI) Sri Lanka got a front-row seat to the Rohit Sharma show and captain Dimuth Karunaratne has urged his batsmen to learn from the Indian opener.
Afghanistan cricket team gets Lucknow Ekana stadium as their new home ground: BCCI
Jul 07, 2019, at 10:52 am
Lucknow, July 7 (UNI): Cricket lovers of the city of Nawabs would be witnessing lots of international cricket in the coming days after BCCI gave its nod to the proposal of the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) to make Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana International cricket stadium here as their new home ground.
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Messi accuses Copa America organisers of bias towards Brazil
Jul 07, 2019, at 10:27 am
Sao Paola, July 7 (Xinhua): Argentina captain Lionel Messi on Saturday accused Copa America organizers of corruption, alleging that hosts Brazil have received preferential treatment from referees.
Nadal, Federer cruise into fourth round at Wimbledon
Jul 07, 2019, at 10:23 am
London, July 7 (Xinhua): Eight-time champion Roger Federer of Switzerland and two-time champion Rafael Nadal of Spain fended off their respective opponent on Saturday here at the All England Club.
World Cup winning captain MS Dhoni turns 38
Jul 07, 2019, at 01:36 am
Leeds, July 7 (IBNS): Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who led the national team to two World Cup victories, turned 38 on Sunday.
Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul score centuries as India beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in World Cup clash
Jul 06, 2019, at 10:56 pm
Leeds, July 6 (IBNS): Rohit Sharma continued his top form and scored another century in the ongoing World Cup as India defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in a crucial group stage match of the showpiece tournament here on Saturday.
World Cup: Rahul, Rohit power India to thrash Sri Lanka by 7 wickets
Jul 06, 2019, at 10:48 pm
Leeds, July 6 (IBNS): Riding on centuries by two openers, KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma, India thrashed Sri Lanka in their last group matche of the World Cup here on Saturday.
Angelo Mathews scores 113, Sri Lanka post 264/7 against India
Jul 06, 2019, at 06:50 pm
Leeds, July 6 (IBNS): Riding on Angelo Mathews' hundred, Sri Lanka posted 264 runs for the loss of seven wickets in a World Cup group stage match against India here on Saturday.
Mashrafe full of praise for record-breaking Shakib as Bangladesh bow out of the World Cup
Jul 06, 2019, at 03:39 pm
London, July 6 (IBNS): Shakib Al Hasan was a class above for Bangladesh this ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup – and captain Mashrafe Mortaza couldn’t help but feel sorry for his record-breaking all-rounder.
World Cup: Sri Lanka win toss, elect to bat first against India
Jul 06, 2019, at 02:38 pm
Leeds July 6 (IBNS): Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne won the toss and elected to bat first against India in a World Cup match here on Saturday.
Every ending is a new beginning: Sania Mirza lauds husband Shoaib Malik on retirement
Jul 06, 2019, at 02:10 pm
London/Hyderabad, July 6 (IBNS): Praising former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik who has retired from the One Day International (ODI) cricket, wife and Indian tennis player Sania Mirza took to social media to share a heartfelt message.
Yuvraj Singh picks his team ahead of India-Sri Lanka clash in World Cup
Jul 06, 2019, at 01:58 pm
New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS): Ahead the faceoff between India and Srilanka in the ongoing World Cup 2019 on Saturday, former cricketer Yuvraj Singh has picked his own team on BalleBaazi.
FIFA boss promises more teams, prize money for next women's world cup
Jul 06, 2019, at 06:57 am
Lyon, Jul 6 (Xinhua/UNI) FIFA President Gianni Infantino aims to expand the women's World Cup from 24 teams to 32 in 2023 and to double the prize money for the next edition to 60 million U.S. dollars.
Ex-Pakistani captain Shoaib Malik retires from ODI cricket
Jul 06, 2019, at 06:10 am
London, July 6 (IBNS): Former Pakistani captain Shoaib Malik, who has played several memorable knocks with his bat, retired from the ODI format of the game on Friday after his side defeated Bangladesh in their last World Cup match.