Selectors to pick up Indian team for West Indies tour this Sunday
Jul 19, 2019, at 04:44 pm
Mumbai, July 19 (IBNS): The All India Senior Selection Committee will meet in Mumbai on Sunday to select team for the West Indies tour.
ICC suspends Zinbabwe Cricket, cricketers express sadness on social media
Jul 19, 2019, at 04:36 pm
Harare, July 19 (IBNS): Zimbabwean cricketers have expressed their shock and sadness after their country's cricket board was suspended with immediate effect by the International Cricket Council.
Sachin Tendulkar inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
Jul 19, 2019, at 09:58 am
Dubai, July 19 (IBNS): Cricket superstar Sachin Tendulkar of India, retired pace ace Allan Donald of South Africa and former Australia woman fast bowler Cathryn Fitzpatrick were on Thursday inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame at a ceremony in London.
Anish Bhanwala increases India's gold medal to 8 at ISSF Jr WC
Jul 17, 2019, at 09:04 pm
New Delhi, July 17 (UNI): Young shooter Anish Bhanwala clinched gold in the 25m rapid fire pistol event increasing India's gold count to eight in the ongoing ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany, on Wednesday.
Jul 17, 2019, at 04:01 pm
Islamabad, July 17 (IBNS): Days after Pakistan crashed out off the World Cup tournament without reaching the semi-finals, former cricketer and captain Inzamam ul-Haq on Wednesday announced that he would no longer be the chief selector of the men's cricket team after July 30.
KIIT athletics track to be named after sprinter Dutee Chand
Jul 16, 2019, at 08:05 pm
Bhubaneswar, July 16 (UNI): Founder of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) A. Samant today declared the international-standard athletics track in KIIT & KISS would be named after sprinter Dutee Chand.
'Jai Shri Ram' used as signature slogan to instill fear among people, alleges Mehbooba Mufti
Jul 16, 2019, at 05:48 pm
Srinagar, Jul 16 (UNI) Reacting to reports that a Muslim cleric was attacked in Uttar Pradesh (UP) and forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram', former J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said it is sad to see Lord Ram’s name being used to install fear among the people as he has always been revered and loved because of his values and principles.
Super Over controversy: Amitabh Bachchan criticises ICC
Jul 16, 2019, at 04:21 pm
Mumbai, July 16 (IBNS): At a time when cricketers criticised the International Cricket Council over the Super Over rule that left England winner of the World Cup, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan also joined the group in attacking the cricket council over the issue.
BCCI to appoint new support staff for India Men's Team
Jul 16, 2019, at 02:46 pm
Mumbai, July 16 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking to appoint new support staff for India Men's Cricket Team, which is led by Virat Kohli.
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Kolkata School Football League kicks off its second edition
Jul 15, 2019, at 09:29 pm
Kolkata, Jul 15 (IBNS): Sunfeast Kolkata School Football League is all set to commence its second edition in Kolkata.
Williamson, Stokes gain in ODI rankings after unforgettable performances
Jul 15, 2019, at 08:54 pm
Dubai, Jul 15 (IBNS): England and New Zealand players have moved up in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings after featuring in an exhilarating ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 final at Lord’s on Sunday.
'Clear mistake' by umpires gave England the World Cup: Simon Taufel
Jul 15, 2019, at 07:34 pm
London, July 15 (IBNS): Former international umpire and Simon Taufel has admitted a "clear mistake" that enabled England to win its first World Cup, a report in Fox Cricket said.
Team of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 announced
Jul 15, 2019, at 05:41 pm
London, July 15 (IBNS): New Zealand’s captain and Player of the Tournament Kane Williamson has been named captain of an ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 team that includes six players from Sunday’s dramatic final at Lord’s.
Kids, don't take up sports, Jimmy Neesham says after World Cup final defeat
Jul 15, 2019, at 04:38 pm
London, July 15 (IBNS): Hours after New Zealand were defeated in the World Cup final by England, cricketer Jimmy Neesham, who seems to be heart-broken, urged kids not to take up sports as their future professions.
Lady luck went to England's way: Michael Vaughan
Jul 15, 2019, at 03:37 pm
London, July 15 (ibns): Former England captain Michael Vaughan on Monday prasied English cricket side for winning the World Cup and said the 'Lady Luck' went in favour of Eoin Morgan's team.
Allah was with us: England captain Eoin Morgan upholds diversity after World Cup win
Jul 15, 2019, at 03:30 pm
London, July 15 (IBNS): After a dramatic win against New Zealand in the World Cup final, England captain Eoin Morgan, who leads a number of players hailing from different nations and cultures, stressed on the diversity in his team.
#Karma trends on Twitter as Martin Guptill suffers like MS Dhoni in World Cup final
Jul 15, 2019, at 11:34 am
London, July 15 (IBNS): #Karma has started trending on Twitter after New Zealand cricketer Martin Guptill went run out against England in the World Cup final almost repeating the way the Kiwi player had dismissed former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the semifinal.
Twitter users slam ICC over Super Over rule which decided England as World Cup winner
Jul 15, 2019, at 08:38 am
London, July 15 (IBNS): Twitter users slammed International Cricket Council for their rule on Supr Over tie which ensured England beat New Zealand in the final of the World Cup to lift the trophy for the first time in the history of the game.
England are Cricket World Cup champions
Jul 15, 2019, at 12:12 am
London, July 15 (IBNS): England beat New Zealand to become the World Cup Cricket champions for the first time.
Djokovic beats Federer in marathon Wimbledon final
Jul 15, 2019, at 12:06 am
London, July 14 (IBNS): World Number 1 Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer 7-6(5), 1-6, 7-6(4), 4-6, 13-12(3) in a tie-breaker at the end of a marathon five-hour match at Wimbledon here on Sunday evening to win the title.
Cricket World Cup final goes to super over
Jul 14, 2019, at 11:39 pm
London, July 14 (IBNS): The New Zealand vs England World Cup match has ended in a draw at the end of 50 overs and the champion will now be decided through a super over.
KKR part ways with head coach Jacques Kallis and assistant coach Simon Katich
Jul 14, 2019, at 08:36 pm
Kolkata, July 14 (UNI): Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), one of the franchise of Indian Premier League (IPL), parted ways with head coach Jacques Kallis and assistant coach Simon Katich, the franchise announced on Sunday, as a part of changes to the coaching set-up.
New Zealand set 242 target for England in World Cup final
Jul 14, 2019, at 07:25 pm
London, July 14 (IBNS): New Zealand has set a target of 242 for England in the final of the Cricket World at Lord on Sunday evening.
Kolkata Knight Riders part ways with head coach Jacques Kallis and assistant coach Simon Katich
Jul 14, 2019, at 06:49 pm
Kolkata, Jul 14 (UNI) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), one of the franchise of Indian Premier League (IPL), parted ways with head coach Jacques Kallis and assistant coach Simon Katich, the franchise announced on Sunday, as a part of changes to the coaching set-up.
Jul 14, 2019, at 06:33 pm
Newark (US), Jul 14 (UNI) India's ace boxer Vijender Singh has registered his 11th consecutive victory with a Technical Knockout over American boxer Mike Snider on his debut in the US professional circuit.
India's star sprinter Hima bags third int'l gold in 11 days, 400m gold for Anas
Jul 14, 2019, at 06:21 pm
New Delhi, Jul 14 (UNI) Continuing her brilliant performance, star sprinter Hima Das clinched gold in the women’s 200m event claiming her third international victory inside 11 days at the Kladno Athletics Meet in Czech Republic.
New Zealand win toss, opt to bat first against England in World Cup final
Jul 14, 2019, at 03:20 pm
London, July 14 (IBNS): New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first against England in the World Cup final match here on Sunday.
England deserve to be favourites: Kane Williamson
Jul 14, 2019, at 11:21 am
London, Jul 14 (UNI): Kane Williamson, the New Zealand captain, believes that England deserve to be considered favourites for Sunday’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 final, but stated that his side will channel their focus into their own performance.
Simona Halep clinches first Wimbledon title by beating Serena Williams
Jul 13, 2019, at 08:40 pm
London, Jul 13 (UNI): Former World No 1 Simona Halep on Saturday clinched her second Grand Slam title at the All England Club, stunning 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams, 6-2, 6-2 in straight sets to win Wimbledon.
Jul 13, 2019, at 05:33 pm
London, July 13 (IBNS): New Zealand cricketer Jimmy Neesham on Saturday urged Indian fans to re-sell their World Cup 2019 final tickets on official platforms so that 'genuine fans' could get an oppurtunity to watch the clash between the Kiwis and England on Sunday.