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Tim Paine promises his Australian team will reduce sledging

Apr 20, 2018, at 03:15 pm

Sydney, Apr 20 (IBNS): Australia's newly appointed Test skipper Tim Paine has said his team will reduce sledging under his leadership.

Chris Gayle smashes 104, helps Kings XI Punjab beat Sunrisers Hyderabad

Apr 20, 2018, at 06:06 am

Chandigarh, Apr 19 (IBNS): Chris Gayle's thundering hundred runs knock helped Kings XI Punjab beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 15 runs in a group stage match of the Indian Premier League here on Thursday.

IPL 2018: KXIP win toss, elect to bat first against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Apr 20, 2018, at 01:08 am

Mohali, Apr 19 (IBNS): Kings XI Punjab captain Ravichandran Ashwin won the toss and elected to bat first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 11th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) in Mohali on Thursday.

Don't miss Kolkata's newest sporting installation art, a giant cricket helmet

Apr 19, 2018, at 07:26 pm

Kolkata, April 19 (IBNS): This IPL season, Kolkata got a new sporting installation art in the shape of a giant helmet, which was unveiled by Tolly superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee and his Drishtikone co-actor Rituparna Sengupta, on Tuesday.

Kings XI Punjab to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mohali today

Apr 19, 2018, at 05:53 pm

Mohali, Apr 19 (IBNS): After beating MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings, Kings XI Punjab are now ready to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League in Mohali on Thursday.

IPL 2018: Top 5 Contenders Of Orange Cap This Season

Apr 19, 2018, at 05:11 pm

The 11th edition of IPL has set the tickers going in full swing. We have already seen a couple of breathtaking match innings. While IPL does feature many flash-in-the-pan innings, the biggest achievement for the batsmen remains the Orange cap for consistent batting firepower.

Am I glad to be in your team! Shah Rukh Khan tells KKR players after win against Rajasthan Royals

Apr 19, 2018, at 05:03 pm

Jaipur, Apr 19 (IBNS): After Kolkata Knight Riders' victory against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday night, franchise co-owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan shared a beautiful message for the players who scripted three wins so far in the 11th edition of Indian Premier League.

KKR beat Rajasthan by seven wickets to register first away match victory

Apr 19, 2018, at 12:44 pm

Jaipur, Apr 19 (IBNS): Skipper Dinesh Karthik hammered a six as his Kolkata Knight Riders registered their first away win when they defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in their IPL group stage match here on Wednesday.

Cricket Australia dismisses report of Justin Langer being appointed as Australian Team coach

Apr 19, 2018, at 02:40 am

Sydney, Apr 18 (IBNS): Cricket Australia on Wednesday dismissed reports that former Test opener Justin Langer has been appointed as the national coach of the Australia side.

Kolkata Knight Riders look to continue winning momentum against Rajasthan Royals today

Apr 18, 2018, at 06:18 pm

Jaipur, Apr 18 (IBNS): After registering an emphatic win against Delhi Daredevils at home, Kolkata Knight Riders are all set to face Rajasthan Royals in the 11th edition of Indian Premier League in Jaipur on Wednesday.

Rohit Sharma and his men beat RCB by 46 runs in IPL clash

Apr 18, 2018, at 03:06 pm

Mumbai, Apr 18 (IBNS): Current champions Mumbai Indians registered a major victory in the ongoing Indian Premier League as the home side defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 46 runs in a group stage match here on Tuesday.

National level bridge tournament to be held in Kolkata

Apr 18, 2018, at 01:33 am

Kolkata, Apr 17 (IBNS):  Big time Bridge championship is back in Kolkata again as  All India Shree Cement Bridge Tournament, a four- day competition, will be held in the city during Apr 19 to 22 next.

Pratik Chowdhary signs for Jamshedpur Football Club

Apr 18, 2018, at 01:17 am

Jamshedpur, Apr 17 (IBNS): Jamshedpur FC on Tuesday said it is delighted to announce the signing of Indian defender Pratik Chowdhary on a one-year deal.  

Sachin Tendulkar plays street cricket in Mumbai with local boy

Apr 17, 2018, at 06:30 pm

Mumbai, Apr 18 (IBNS): Coming out from his luxury car, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar had started playing street cricket with some of his fans on the streets of business capital Mumbai.

Cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan turns 46 today

Apr 17, 2018, at 05:34 pm

Kandy, Apr 17 (IBNS): Legendary Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, who was a nightmare for several batsmen in the world during his heydays, turned 46 on Tuesday.

Mumbai Indians look to secure first win in IPL 11 against Royal Challengers Bangalore today

Apr 17, 2018, at 05:01 pm

Mumbai, Apr 17 (IBNS): Defending champions Mumbai Indians is yet to register a victory in the 11th edition of Indian Premier League as they are heading to play their fourth match in the tournament against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Wankhede Stadium here on Tuesday.

Game plan was to play till the end: Nitish Rana

Apr 17, 2018, at 08:11 am

Kolkata, Apr 17 (IBNS): Nitish Rana, who made a massive contribution in Kolkata Knight Riders' win against Delhi Daredevils on Monday, said he had a plan to play through the entire innings while Windies all-rounder Andre Russell was smashing sixes from the other end.

Kolkata Knight Riders make comeback at home, crush Delhi Daredevils by 71 runs

Apr 17, 2018, at 07:06 am

Kolkata, Apr 16 (IBNS): An explosive batting backed by quality bowling powered Kolkata Knight Riders to make a comeback after two consecutive losses in the 11th edition of Indian Premier League, as they crushed Delhi Daredevils by 71 runs at the Eden Gardens here on Monday.

IPL 2018: KKR beat DD by 71 runs

Apr 17, 2018, at 04:54 am

Kolkata, Apr 16 (IBNS): Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Delhi Daredevils by 71 runs in the 11 edition of Indian Premier League here on Monday.

Rana, Russell thrash Delhi Daredevils bowlers, Kolkata Knight Riders score 200/9 in 20 overs

Apr 17, 2018, at 03:18 am

Kolkata, Apr 16 (IBNS): Kolkata Knights Riders have challenged Gautam Gambhir’s Delhi Daredevils with a huge total of 200/9 in 20 overs, boasting on brilliant batting by Nitish Rana and explosive knock of Andre Russell in the 11th edition of Indian Premier League at the Eden Gardens here on Monday.

Late Dudu strike knocks Gaurs out of Hero Super Cup

Apr 17, 2018, at 01:22 am

Panjim, Apr 16 (IBNS): A makeshift FC Goa side went down to Kingfisher East Bengal 1-0 in a tough encounter at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar in the first-semi-final of the Hero Super Cup. Both sides created a number of chances during the game, but it was former Gaur Dudu Omagbemi who scored the game’s only goal deep into the second half.

IPL 2018: Delhi Daredevils win toss, elect to bowl first

Apr 17, 2018, at 01:06 am

Kolkata, Apr 16 (IBNS): Delhi Daredevils captain Gautam Gambhir won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 11th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday.

Rafael Nadal remains number one player in ATP ranking list

Apr 16, 2018, at 09:22 pm

Madrid, Apr 16 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal remained the number one player in the world, as per the latest ATP rankings list released on Monday.

MS Dhoni's gutsy knock in vain as Kings beat CSK by four runs

Apr 16, 2018, at 02:09 pm

Mohali, Apr 16 (IBNS): MS Dhoni played a memorable knock of 44-ball 79 but could not help his Chennai Super Kings as Kings XI Punjab defeated the visitors by four runs in a group stage match of the Indian Premier League here on Sunday.

Rajasthan Royals beat RCB in IPL clash, Sanju Samson plays memorable 92 no

Apr 16, 2018, at 01:48 am

Bangalore, Apr 15 (IBNS): Rajasthan Royals' batsman Sanju Samson showed heroism with his willow as he smashed unbeaten 92 runs that helped his team beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 19 runs in an Indian Premier League match group stage clash here on Sunday.

India finishes CWG campaign with 66 medals

Apr 16, 2018, at 12:39 am

Gold Coast, Apr 15 (IBNS): With a total of 66 medals, India finished their Commonwealth Games campaign in the third spot on Sunday.

Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu set perfect example for budding players: Sachin Tendulkar

Apr 15, 2018, at 10:24 pm

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): Former Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar wished country's badminton stars PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal for playing in the final of the Commonwealth Games and said they set a 'perfect example' for budding players.

Saina Nehwal defeats PV Sindhu to bag gold at CWG 2018

Apr 15, 2018, at 04:00 pm

Gold Coast, Apr 15 (IBNS):  In a high voltage match, Saina Nehwal defeated higher ranking PV Sindhu and clinched the gold medal in the women's singles category at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday.

Williamson, Shakib power SRH beat KKR by five wickets at Eden Gardens

Apr 15, 2018, at 07:44 am

Kolkata, Apr 15 (IBNS): A clinical batting by skipper Kane Williamson and all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan enabled Sunrisers Hyderabad to outplay Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets at the Eden Gardens here Saturday.

IPL 2018: SRH beat KKR by five wickets

Apr 15, 2018, at 05:57 am

Kolkata, Apr 14 (IBNS): Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in the 11th edition of Indian Premier League at the Eden Gardens here Saturday.