Simona Halep reaches Australian Open third round
Jan 17, 2019, at 05:24 pm
Melbourne, Jan 17 (IBNS): World number one Simona Halep survived some tensed moments as she defeated American Sofia Kenin to reach the third round of the Australian Open here on Thursday.
Japan's Kei Nishikori defeats Ivo Karlovic to reach Australian Open third round
Jan 17, 2019, at 04:23 pm
Melbourne, Jan 17 (IBNS): Eighth seed Kei Nishikori reached the third round of the Australian Open by beating Ivo Karlovic here on Thursday.
Indian women's team to play friendlies against Hong Kong, Indonesia
Jan 16, 2019, at 06:24 pm
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): In preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualifiers Round 2, the Indian Senior Women’s National Team will be playing two matches each against the senior national teams of Hong Kong and Indonesia
Hero ISL to resume from January 25
Jan 16, 2019, at 05:14 pm
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Hero Indian Super League 2018-19 today announced the remaining 31 fixtures for the current season.
ICC opens online portal for public screening requests of ICC Cricket WC
Jan 16, 2019, at 04:52 pm
Dubai, Jan 16 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday opened an online portal for parties interested in staging ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 public screening events.
Australian Open: Roger Federer beats Britain's Dan Evans in 2nd round clash
Jan 16, 2019, at 04:08 pm
Melbourne, Jan 16 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis master Roger Federer defeated Britain's Dan Evans in the second-round clash of the Australian Open here on Wednesday.
Hardik Pandya did not celebrate Makar Sankranti: Father
Jan 16, 2019, at 04:05 pm
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Indian all-rounder Hardik Padya, who returned from Australia after the Indian cricket board suspended him for his comments on a Television show recently, did not celebrate Makar Sankranti on Tuesday.
Former cricketers laud Indian team for beating Australia in Adelaide
Jan 15, 2019, at 08:33 pm
Adelaide, Jan 15 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketers have lauded the national team for beating Australia to level the three-match one Day International (ODI) series in Adelaide on Tuesday.
MS Dhoni surpasses Virat Kohli as batsman with best average in run chase
Jan 15, 2019, at 07:50 pm
Adelaide, Jan 15 (IBNS): Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni surpassed present skipper Virat Kohli as the batsman with the best average in India's successful run chase with the men-in-blue defeating Australia in the second One Day International (ODI) match by six wickets on Tuesday.
Olivier ends series on high, de Kock also moves up
Jan 15, 2019, at 06:53 pm
Dubai, Jan 15 (IBNS): South Africa fast bowler Duanne Olivier has reached a career-best 24th position in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after another stellar performance in the final Test in Johannesburg, which his side won by 107 runs to complete a 3-0 series sweep over Pakistan.
Manu Sawhney named as ICC Chief Executive
Jan 15, 2019, at 06:27 pm
Dubai, Jan 15 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced Manu Sawhney has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer. Sawhney, the former CEO of Singapore Sports Hub and Managing Director of ESPN Star Sports, will join the organization next month before formally taking over the reins from David Richardson in July following the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni help India beat Australia in Adelaide ODI, level series 1-1
Jan 15, 2019, at 05:13 pm
Adelaide, Jan 15 (IBNS): Indian run machine Virat Kohli smashed a heroic 104 runs knock and MS Dhoni joined him in playing a crucial knock of 55 runs as India thrashed Australia by six wickets in the second ODI here to level the series 1-1 on Tuesday.
Netizens troll pacer Siraj for forgettable performance in 2nd ODI
Jan 15, 2019, at 03:38 pm
Adelaide, Jan 15 (IBNS): Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj may have the forgettable ODI debut against Australia in the second match of the series here but now he is facing severe online trolls from cricket fans on the social media.
Second ODI : Shaun Marsh's aggressive knock of 131 takes Aussies to 298/9
Jan 15, 2019, at 01:14 pm
Adelaide, Jan 15 (IBNS) : An aggressive 131 by Shaun Marsh powered Australia to a commanding 298 for 9 at the end of 50 overs in the second one day cricket match against India on Tuesday, leaving the visitors with a daunting task to score 299 to level the series.
Late penalty crushes India's penalty dream
Jan 15, 2019, at 09:19 am
Sharjah, Jan 15 (IBNS): The Indian National Team lost by a solitary goal against Bahrain at the Sharjah Stadium in UAE today (January 14, 2019) to finish bottom of Group A with three points, crashing out of the AFC Asian Cup 2019.
Australia win toss, opt to bat first in Adelaide ODI
Jan 15, 2019, at 08:59 am
Adelaide, Jan 15 (IBNS): Australia won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the second ODI match of the series here on Tuesday.
Shakil Ahmed sets world record in Indoor Rowing
Jan 14, 2019, at 07:18 pm
Kolkata, Jan 14 (IBNS): Asian Cup Gold medalist and noted oarsman Shakil Amed added one more feather to his cap when he set up a world record by completing 1,00,000 ( one lakh ) metres of indoor rowing in forty years and above category here Sunday.
Andy Murray suffers first-round defeat in Australian Open
Jan 14, 2019, at 07:11 pm
Melbourne, Jan 14 (IBNS): British Tennis icon Andy Murray on Monday exited after he was defeated in a five-set clash against Roberto Bautista Agut in the Australian Open first round.
South Africa jump to second position in ICC rankings
Jan 14, 2019, at 07:07 pm
Dubai, Jan 14 (IBNS): South Africa have overtaken New Zealand and England to take second position in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings after sweeping their home series against Pakistan 3-0.
Australian Open: Maria Sharapova starts campaign with a dominant show against Dart
Jan 14, 2019, at 04:44 pm
Melbourne, Jan 14 (IBNS): Russian Tennis icon Maria Sharapova dominated the proceedings in the Australian Open where she defeated Harriet Dart in the first round of the tournament here on Monday.
Board President XI team for warm-up games against England Lions announced
Jan 14, 2019, at 04:25 pm
Mumbai, Jan 14 (IBNS): Indian selectors have named Ishan Kishan as the skipper of the Board President XI squad which will take on England Lions in the upcoming tour match.
Ex-South African skipper AB de Villiers confirms Lahore return for HBL PSL 2019
Jan 14, 2019, at 03:26 pm
Islamabad, Jan 14 (IBNS): With one month to go for the start of the HBL Pakistan Super League 2019, one of the world’s most popular and competitive cricket leagues got another shot in the arm when charismatic and flamboyant former South Africa captain AB de Villiers confirmed that he will feature in Lahore Qalandars’ back-to-back matches at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore in March.
Australian Open: Rafael Nadal registers victory in his opening match
Jan 14, 2019, at 03:15 pm
Melbourne, Jan 14 (IBNS): Spanish Tenni star Rafael Nadal commenced his Australian Open campaign with a win over James Duckworth in the first round of the tournament here on Monday.
Jan 14, 2019, at 09:15 am
Sydney, Jan 14 (IBNS): Taking some time off from cricket and the busy schedule in Australia, Indian captain Virat Kohli and his gorgeous wife Anushka Sharma visited a countryside to spend some time together.
Indian coach Stephen Constantine wants to get three points against Bahrain
Jan 13, 2019, at 05:56 pm
Sharjah, Jan 13 (IBNS): India Head Coach Stephen Constantine stressed on the importance of qualifying for the Round of 16 ahead of India’s clash against Bahrain in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 at the Sharjah Stadium, in Sharjah on Monday (January 14, 2019).
Indian team out to avenge 2011 defeat against Bahrain
Jan 13, 2019, at 05:51 pm
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS): Eight years back on January 14, 2011 in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011 India had gone down fighting against Bahrain 2-5.
India's Rayadu reported for suspect bowling action: ICC
Jan 13, 2019, at 03:20 pm
Dubai, Jan 13 (IBNS): India’s Ambati Rayudu has been reported with a suspect bowling action during the first ODI against Australia in Sydney on Saturday.
Vijay Shankar, Shubman Gill to replace KL Rahul & Hardik Pandya in ODI side
Jan 13, 2019, at 12:58 pm
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IBNS): With cricketers KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya set to return from Australia after they were suspended over their alleged sexist comment on a TV show, the All-India Senior Selection Committee has decided to send all-rounder Vijay Shankar and batsman Shubman Gill as replacements.
Rohit Sharma shatters Viv Richards' record with his 133 runs knock against Australia in Sydney ODI
Jan 12, 2019, at 05:45 pm
Sydney, Jan 12 (IBNS): Hitting his 22nd ODI century, Indian opener Rohit Sharma shattered a record that was once set by former West Indies icon Viv Richards.
Australia defeat India by 34 runs in opening match of ODI series, take 1-0 lead
Jan 12, 2019, at 04:51 pm
Sydney, Jan 12 (IBNS): Despite Rohit Sharma's century and MS Dhoni's crafty 51 runs knock, Australia defeated India by 34 runs in the opening ODI match of the series here on Saturday.