Indian team lands in China for international friendly

Oct 10, 2018, at 04:50 pm

Beijing, Oct 10 (IBNS): The Indian national team was greeted by a pleasant temperature of 15 degrees Celsius on their arrival in Shizhou for the forthcoming international friendly against China.

IOC creates refugee team for upcoming Tokyo Games 2020

Oct 10, 2018, at 09:20 am

New York, Oct 10 (IBNS): The International Olympic Committe has said that there will be a refugee Olympic team at the Tokyo Games in 2020.

Constantine announces 22-member squad for upcoming friendly against China

Oct 10, 2018, at 09:15 am

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IBNS): Coach Stephen Constantine announced his 22-member squad for India's first-ever International fixture in China which is scheduled at the Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Suzhou City on October 13, 2018. Kick-off is at IST 17:05 Hrs.

Aditya Talwar stakes claim at Milky Moo Tolly Juniors

Oct 09, 2018, at 07:20 pm

Kolkata, Oct 9 (IBNS): Local lad Aditya Talwar took a three shot lead with an opening round 78 at the season ending Milky Moo Tolly Juniors here at the Par 70 Tollygunge Club on Tuesday.

New Zealand cricketer Ish Sodhi touches hearts with his rapping skills

Oct 09, 2018, at 05:50 pm

Christchurch, Oct 9 (IBNS): New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi, who has bowled some memorable spells for his national side, entertained his online followers with a unique talent recently.

Saina Nehwal announces her wedding date

Oct 08, 2018, at 07:01 pm

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal has confirmed that she will marry Parupalli Kashyap on Dec 16.

Virender Sehwag reveals 'Sachin Tendulkar' of Pakistani cricket team

Oct 08, 2018, at 06:36 pm

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag called ex-Pakistani captain Shahid Afridi as the 'Sachin Tendulkar' of the neighbouring nation.

Rabada,Tahir advance in MRF Tyres ICC ODI Player Rakings

Oct 08, 2018, at 06:03 pm

Dubai, Oct 8 (IBNS): South Africa bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Imran Tahir have advanced within the top-10 of the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Player Rankings after their side’s 3-0 home series triumph over Zimbabwe.

Shoaib Akhtar's 'Don' tweet leaves him facing social media trolls

Oct 08, 2018, at 05:54 pm

Islamabad, Oct 8 (IBNS): Pakistan's former pacer Shoaib Akhtar recently faced social media trolls when he called himself the 'Don of Cricket'.

Simona Halep remains number one player in world

Oct 08, 2018, at 05:24 pm

Madrid, Oct 8 (IBNS): Romania's  Simona Halep maintained the number one spot in the latest WTA rankings list released on Monday.

Rafael Nadal maintains number one position in ATP rankings

Oct 08, 2018, at 05:19 pm

Madrid, Oct 8 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal on Monday maintained the number one position in the latest ATP rankings list released.

Ex- Australian opening batsman Matthew Hayden fractures spine in surfinf accident

Oct 08, 2018, at 03:58 pm

Sydney, Oct 8 (IBNS): Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has suffered a   head and spinal injuries while surfing on a family holiday in Queensland, media reports said.

Chris Gayle says no to India ODI, T20I selection

Oct 08, 2018, at 12:10 pm

Kingston, Oct 8 (IBNS): Windies cricket great Chris Gayle has made himself unavailable for the national One Day International (ODI) and Twenty-20 International teams, which are due to play hosts India later this month.

Sourav Ganguly wishes Zaheer Khan on birthday with a request

Oct 07, 2018, at 08:20 pm

Kolkata, Oct 7 (IBNS): Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on Sunday wished ex-Indian bowler Zaheer Khan on his 40th birthday.

I am lucky to have sportspersons as parents: PV Sindhu

Oct 06, 2018, at 07:39 pm

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IBNS): Indian badminton star PV Sindhu on Saturday thanked her parents for the achievements on the badminton court.

13 U-23 players summoned by Constantine for two-day camp before friendly against China

Oct 06, 2018, at 05:31 pm

New Delhi, Oct 6  (IBNS):Thirteen U-23 players who were part of the Indian squad in the SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018 last month have been summoned by National coach Stephen Constantine for the camp in New Delhi as part of the Senior National Team’s preparation for the International Friendly against PR China.

Cricketer Nick Compton retires, Middlesex confirms

Oct 06, 2018, at 04:38 pm

London, Oct 6 (IBNS): British cricketer Nick Compton has announced his retirement from cricket.

Ben Cotton signs one-year contract with Northamptonshire

Oct 06, 2018, at 04:22 pm

London, Oct 6 (IBNS):  Pace bowler Ben Cotton has signed a one-year contract with English cricket club Northamptonshire.

Ryan ten Doeschate extends new one-year-deal with Essex

Oct 06, 2018, at 04:19 pm

London, Oct  6 (IBNS): Netherlands player Ryan ten Doeschate has signed a one-year contract extension and will remain with the side until at least the end of the 2019 season with Essex Cricket club.

Australia to field three debutants batsmen against Pakistan in first Test match

Oct 06, 2018, at 04:08 pm

Dubai, Oct 6 (IBNS): Australia will field three debutant batsmen against Pakistan in the first Test match of the series from Sunday.

Kuldeep Yadav picks up five wickets as India beat West Indies by an innings and 272 runs

Oct 06, 2018, at 03:20 pm

Rajkot, Oct 6 (IBNS): Riding on Kuldeep Yadav's magnificent five-wicket performance, India defeated West Indies by an innings and 272 runs in the first Test match of the series here on Saturday.

Sourav Ganguly, Swapna Barman launch TSK 25K

Oct 06, 2018, at 01:13 pm

Kolkata, Oct 6 (IBNS): Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and Asian gold medalist Swapna Barman have launched the fifth edition of Tata Steel Kolkata (TSK) 25K here.

Rajkot Test: Windies 33/1 in second innings on day 3, trail India by 435 runs

Oct 06, 2018, at 12:07 pm

Rajkot, Oct 6 (IBNS): After getting bowled out cheaply for 181 in the first innings, Windies scored 33 runs for the loss of one wicket at lunch while batting for the last time in the opening Test match at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Saturday.

Rajkot Test: India bowl out Windies for 181 in first innings

Oct 06, 2018, at 11:18 am

Rajkot, Oct 6 (IBNS): In reply to India's mammoth total of 649, Windies were bowled out for just 181 in the first innings of the opening Test match at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Saturday.

Four months ban for Pakistani cricketer Ahmad Shahzad for violating PCB's anti-doping rules

Oct 06, 2018, at 07:24 am

Lahore, Oct 6 (IBNS): Pakistani cricketer Ahmad Shahzad has been banned for four months effective from July 10 July by Pakistan Cricket Board for violating the Board’s Anti-Doping Rules.

Kia Motors India signs four-year partnership with Bengaluru Football Club

Oct 05, 2018, at 07:17 pm

Bangalore, Oct 5 (IBNS): Kia Motors, the world’s 8th largest automaker, has announced an all-new partnership with Bengaluru Football Club as a principal sponsor for the ongoing season of the Indian Super League 2019 through to end of the 2021/22 season.

FC Goa announces Xiaomi India as its title sponsor

Oct 05, 2018, at 07:10 pm

Panaji, Goa, Oct 5 (IBNS): FC Goa on Friday named smartphone maker Xiaomi as its title sponsor for the 2018-19 season of the Hero Indian Super League.

India end second day's play on driver's seat, WI struggle at 94/6

Oct 05, 2018, at 06:04 pm

Rajkot, Oct 5 (IBNS): India ended the second day of the first Test match on a positive note as West Indies struggled at 94 runs for the loss of six wickets here on Friday.

Can this West Indies team qualify for Ranji Trophy quarter-finals: Harbhajan Singh questions

Oct 05, 2018, at 04:17 pm

Mumbai, Oct 5 (IBNS): Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh on Friday criticized the West Indies team, which is currently playing Test series in India, and asked whether it can even qualify in Ranji quarter-finals in the plate division of the tournament.

Rajkot Test: India 649/9 dec in first innings; Shaw-Kohli-Jadeja hit ton

Oct 05, 2018, at 03:22 pm

Rajkot, Oct 5 (IBNS): Three centuries from debutant Prithvi Shaw, skipper Virat Kohli and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja enabled India to score 649 runs for the loss of nine wickets (declared) in the first innings of the opening Test match against Windies at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Friday.