Miami Open: Novak Djokovic suffers second round defeat

Mar 24, 2018, at 10:07 pm

Miami, Mar 24 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic suffered a shock second round exit in the ongoing Miami Open.

"We need to maintain our focus against Kyrgyz Republic"

Mar 24, 2018, at 10:05 pm

New Delhi, Mar 24 (IBNS): As India gear up to take on the Kyrgyz Republic, National Coach Stephen Constantine “expects a similar game” as the first-leg in Bengaluru, adding that the team needs to “maintain it’s focus.” In an interview he speaks at length about the home-leg match, qualification to the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, the injured players and the missing link of Sunil Chhetri and EugenesonLyngdoh. Excerpts:

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani congratulates nation cricket team for World Cup qualification

Mar 24, 2018, at 10:03 pm

Kabul, Mar 24 (IBNS): Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has congratulated his country's national cricket team for qualifying for the upcoming World Cup in 2019. Ghani said the team made the nation proud by reaching the World Cup for the second time.

Virat Kohli to skip Afghanistan Test?

Mar 24, 2018, at 09:43 pm

Kabul, Mar 24 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli might miss the upcoming debut Test match of Afghanistan, media reports said.

Corey Anderson to replace Nathan Coulter-Nile in RCB’s squad

Mar 24, 2018, at 09:39 pm

Bangalore, Mar 24 (IBNS): The IPL Technical Committee has approved a replacement for Nathan Coulter-Nile - fast bowler from Australia - in the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad.

Afghanistan qualify for World Cup

Mar 24, 2018, at 04:43 am

Dubai, Mar 23 (IBNS): Afghanistan returned from the pit’s edge to qualify for next year’s ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 when they defeated Ireland by five wickets in a tension-filled last Super Six match of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 at the Harare Sports Club.

Radha Yadav to replace injured Rajeshwari Gayakwad in India Women's squad

Mar 24, 2018, at 02:00 am

Mumbai, Mar 23 (IBNS): The All-India Women’s Selection Committee has named Radha Yadav as the replacement for injured Rajeshwari Gayakwad in India’s squad for the ongoing Paytm Women's T20 Triangular Series in Mumbai.

Shami cleared off corruption charges, offered BCCI contarct

Mar 23, 2018, at 10:46 pm

New Delhi, Mar 23 (IBNS): After Indian pacer Mohammed Shami was cleared by the BCCI off match-fixing allegations leveled against him, he has also been offered an annual retainership contract.

Pollard ready for new challenge at St Lucia Stars

Mar 23, 2018, at 10:22 pm

Dubai, Mar 23 (IBNS): After five years as captain of the Barbados Tridents, leading them to the title in 2014, Kieron Pollard has moved to the St Lucia Stars.

Harbhajan Singh gearing up to play IPL for CSK, meets new colleagues

Mar 23, 2018, at 10:20 pm

Chennai, Mar 23 (IBNS): Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh will be playing the upcoming IPL season for Chennai Super Kings side.

UAE gives Afghanistan, Ireland World Cup life

Mar 23, 2018, at 03:29 pm

Dubai, Mar 23 (IBNS): The United Arab Emirates broke around 20 million hearts and made nearly 50 million friends when they all but eliminated Zimbabwe from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 race to give Afghanistan and Ireland a lifeline by turning their last Super Six match as a shootout for the last remaining spot in the ICC’s pinnacle 50-over event which will be staged in England and Wales from 30 May to 14 July.

Auckland Test: New Zealand bowl out England at 58 at first innings

Mar 22, 2018, at 11:36 pm

Auckland, Mar 22 (IBNS): New Zealand have stunned England by bowling them out at just 58 in the first innings of the first Test match in Auckland on Thursday.

ATK bolsters striking front; signs explosive Nigerian Kalu Uche

Mar 22, 2018, at 11:30 pm

Kolkata, Mah 22 (IBNS): Two-time ISL champions ATK have signed Nigerian forward Kalu Uche as one of their first players for ISL 2018-19.

Tiri, Memo, Wellington extend stay with Jamshedpur FC

Mar 22, 2018, at 11:23 pm

Jamshedpur, Mar 22 (IBNS): Jamshedpur FC on Thursday announced it is delighted to announce that Jose Luis Espinosa Arroya (Tiri), Emerson Gomes (Memo) and Wellington Priori have all extended their stay with Jamshedpur Football Club. 

Future Group continues to be official partner of the IPL for next 3 years

Mar 22, 2018, at 11:00 pm

Mumbai, Mar 22 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced it would continue its association with Future Group as the Official Partner for the VIVO Indian Premier League for the next three years.

Tiri, Memo & Wellington extend stay with Jamshedpur FC

Mar 22, 2018, at 06:12 pm

Jamshedpur, Mar 22 (IBNS): Jamshedpur FC announced on Thursday that Jose Luis Espinosa Arroya (Tiri), Emerson Gomes (Memo) and Wellington Priori have all extended their stay with the club. 

Rain takes Windies to next year's World Cup

Mar 22, 2018, at 02:17 am

Dubai, Mar 21 (IBNS): Rain came to the rescue of the Windies, who qualified for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 after defeating defending champions Scotland by five runs on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern Method in a Super Six fixture of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday.

Rajeshwari Gayakwad to replace injured Ekta Bisht in India Women's squad

Mar 22, 2018, at 01:05 am

Mumbai, Mar 21 (IBNS): The All-India Women’s Selection Committee has named Rajeshwari Gayakwad as the replacement for injured Ekta Bisht in India’s squad for the Paytm Women's T20 Triangular Series.

FC Goa announce squad for Hero Super Cup

Mar 22, 2018, at 12:50 am

Panjim, Mar 21 (IBNS): The FC Goa first team will begin their Hero Super Cup campaign against two-time Hero ISL champions ATK on 3rd April 2018 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

Rashid spins Afghanistan to victory over UAE

Mar 21, 2018, at 02:09 am

Harare, Mar 20 (IBNS): Rashid Khan, the world’s number-one ranked bowler, took a big leap towards becoming the quickest bowler to 100 ODI wickets when he took his fourth five-wicket haul as Afghanistan overcame a top-order batting collapse to prevail over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a Super Six fixture of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 at the Old Hararians on Tuesday.

Ashton Agar joins British cricket club Middlesex

Mar 20, 2018, at 10:55 pm

London, Mar 20 (IBNS): British cricket team Middlesex has announced that Australian cricketer  Ashton Agar has joined their squad for the T20 Blast.

Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai returns to squad for ICC Cricket WC Qualifier

Mar 20, 2018, at 09:56 pm

Kabul, Mar 20 (IBNS): Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai is back in the Afghanistan squad for the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier. 

Rabada not guilty of level 2 offence but guilty of conduct contrary to the spirit of the game: ICC

Mar 20, 2018, at 08:39 pm

Dubai, Mar 20 (IBNS): South Africa bowler Kagiso Rabada has been found not guilty of the charge of making inappropriate and deliberate physical contact with a player following a hearing before Michael Heron QC on Monday, the ICC said in a statement.

West Indies beat Zimbabwe to set-up winner takes all match against Scotland

Mar 20, 2018, at 04:29 am

Dubai, Mar 19 (IBNS): The fifth highest successful run-chase by the Windies against Zimbabwe in a Super Six match of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 set-up their mouth-watering winner-takes-all match against defending champions Scotland as the battle for the two remaining places in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 hots up.

IPL Technical Committee approves replacement in Mumbai Indians squad

Mar 19, 2018, at 11:15 pm

Mumbai, Mar 19 (IBNS): The IPL Technical Committee has approved a replacement for Jason Behrendorff - left-arm fast bowler from Australia - in the Mumbai Indians squad.

Virat Kohli enjoys training in early morning

Mar 19, 2018, at 04:45 pm

New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS): Training in early morning is a bliss to Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli, who is presently taking a break from the international cricket.

Virat Kohli congratulates Indian team over Nidahas Trophy victory

Mar 19, 2018, at 03:32 pm

Colombo/New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS): India cricket captain Virat Kohli, who was rested for the series, congratulated the Men In Blue for winning the Nidahas Trophy by beating Bangladesh in a thrilling final.

Dinesh Karthik's thrilling innings helps India beat Bangladesh, lift Nidahas trophy

Mar 19, 2018, at 04:26 am

Colombo, Mar 18 (IBNS): Dinesh Karthik turned out to be the hero for India as his late 8-ball 29 runs innings and a last-ball six helped the Men In Blue beat Bangladesh by four wickets and lift the tri-nation T20 title here on Sunday.

Ton-up Balbirinie keeps Ireland in hunt for a place in WC

Mar 19, 2018, at 03:16 am

Dubai, Mar 18 (IBNS): Andrew Balbirnie stroked a career-best century and also became the seventh Ireland batsman to complete 1,000 ODI runs as the 2009 champions defeated traditional rivals and reigning champions Scotland by 25 runs in a crucial Super Six fixture of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday.

Sabbir Rahman scores crucial 77 runs to help Bangladesh post 166/8 in T20 final against India

Mar 19, 2018, at 02:42 am

Colombo, Mar 18 (IBNS): Despite initial jolts, Sabbir Rahman added crucial 77 runs with his willow that helped Bangladesh post competitive 166 runs for the loss of eight wickets in the final of the T20 tournament here on Sunday.