Bangladesh set 140 as target for India in Colombo

Mar 09, 2018, at 03:06 am

Colombo, Mar 8 (IBNS): Bangladesh set 140 runs as target for India in a T20I match on the ongoing tri-series at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday.

Shahzad suspended for Afghanistan's next two matches at WC Qualifiers

Mar 08, 2018, at 06:05 am

Dubai, Mar 8 (IBNS): Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Shahzad has been suspended for Afghanistan’s upcoming two matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 after his accumulated demerit points reached four within a 24-month period following his latest breach of the ICC Code of Conduct for which he received a 15 per cent fine and one demerit point*.

Chris Gayle becomes third batsman to hit ODI centuries against 11 countries

Mar 08, 2018, at 02:26 am

Dubai, Mar 7 (IBNS): Chris Gayle joined Hashim Amla and Sachin Tendulkar as only the third batsman in the history of ODI cricket to score centuries against 11 different countries, while Shimron Hetmyer hit his maiden century as the Windies defeated the United Arab Emirates by 60 runs in their opening Group A fixture of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 at the Old Hararians in Harare on Tuesday.

Warner fined 75 per cent of match fee for breaching ICC code of conduct

Mar 08, 2018, at 02:20 am

Dubai, Mar 7 (IBNS): David Warner admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees, ICC said on Wednesday.

Warner, De Kock reported for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Mar 08, 2018, at 02:10 am

New Delhi, Mar 7 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that Australia vice-captain David Warner and South Africa's Quinton de Kock have been reported for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct following their altercation on the fourth day of the Durban Test which was captured on CCTV.

India's World Cup winning skipper MS Dhoni placed in second tier in new BCCI player contracts

Mar 08, 2018, at 12:30 am

Mumbai, Mar 7 (IBNS): In a major move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Committee of Administrators (CoA) on Wednesday announced the Annual Player Contracts for the period from October 2017 to September 2018 where World Cup winning skipper and cricket icon MS Dhoni has been moved to the  second tier, below skipper Virat Kohli.

IPL: Delhi Daredevils names Gautam Gambhir as skipper for upcoming season

Mar 08, 2018, at 12:01 am

New Delhi, Mar 7 (IBNS): Delhi Daredevils has named Gautam Gambhir as the skipper of the squad for the upcoming season of the IPL.

Mohammed Shami's extra-marital affairs get caught? Wife posts messages' screenshots on Facebook

Mar 07, 2018, at 05:35 am

Kolkata, Mar 6 (IBNS): Wife of Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami on Sunday alleged through social media that her husband is engaged in extra-marital affairs with several women across the country.

Sri Lanka outplay India by 5 wickets in Colombo, take 1-0 lead

Mar 07, 2018, at 04:21 am

Colombo, Mar 6 (IBNS): Boasting on Kusal Perera's blistering knock, Sri Lanka outplayed India by five wickets in the first T20I at R. Premadasa Stadium here on Tuesday.

Colombo T20I: Sri Lanka beat India by 5 wickets

Mar 07, 2018, at 03:59 am

Colombo, Mar 6 (IBNS): Sri Lanka defeated India by 5 wickets in the first T20I match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday.

Hero Indian women's league to kick off on Mar 25

Mar 07, 2018, at 03:21 am

New Delhi, Mar 6 (IBNS): Defending champions Eastern Sporting Union will take on Indira Gandhi Academy for Sports & Education on the opening day as the 2nd edition of the Hero Indian Women’s League – IWL kicks-off in Shillong on Mar 25.

Sri Lanka win toss, opt to bowl against India

Mar 07, 2018, at 12:41 am

Colombo , Mar 6 (IBNS): Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl first in the first T20 match of the  Nidahas Trophy against India here on Tuesday.

ICC suspends Pune curator Salgaonkar for breaching ICC anti-corruption code

Mar 06, 2018, at 11:59 pm

Dubai, Mar 6 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced a six-month suspension on Maharashtra Cricket Association’s pitch curator Pandurang Salgaonkar following its investigations over alleged charges of corruption made by India Today in October 2017.

JioTV bags exclusive digital rights to showcase Nidahas Trophy in India

Mar 06, 2018, at 12:03 am

Mumbai, Mar 5 (IBNS): After bringing two back to back major global sporting events - Winter Olympics 2018 and EFL Cup (Carabao Cup Final) - for Indian digital consumers in recent weeks, JioTV, India’s leading Live TV App, today announced that it has acquired the exclusive India digital rights for the upcoming T20 cricket series Nidahas Trophy.

SRK welcomes Dinesh Karthik as KKR skipper for next IPL season

Mar 05, 2018, at 11:58 pm

Mumbai, Mar 5 (IBNS): Indian actor and Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah RUkh Khan on Monday welcomed Dinesh Karthik as the new skipper of the IPK side.

GKFC V Mohun Bagan clash postponed to Mar 8

Mar 05, 2018, at 10:56 pm

New Delhi, Mar 5 (IBNS): The Hero I-League 2017-18 match between Gokulam Kerala FC and Mohun Bagan, which was earlier scheduled to be played on Mar 6, 2018 has now been rescheduled for the final day of the League — to Mar 8, 2018.

Roger Federer maintains number one position in ATP rankings

Mar 05, 2018, at 10:49 pm

Madrid, Mar 5 (IBNS); Swiss Tennis star Roger Federer maintained the top position in the ATP rankings list released on Monday.

Sima Halep maintains top position on WTA ranking list

Mar 05, 2018, at 10:46 pm

Madrid, Mar 5 (IBNS):  Simona Halep of Romania maintained the top position in the latest rankings list published by the WTA.

Virat Kohli's new dancing videos goes viral on internet

Mar 05, 2018, at 10:26 pm

Mumbai, Mar 5 (IBNS): He might be a strong captain on the field but a video is going viral on internet where Virat Kohli could be spotted enjoying some light moments while attending a wedding ceremony recently.

Macleod century sinks Afghanistan in World Cup Qualifier

Mar 05, 2018, at 04:23 am

Bulawayo, Mar 4 (IBNS): A 208-run third wicket partnership between Calum MacLeod and Richie Berrington helped defending champions Scotland surprise Afghanistan by seven wickets in a Group B fixture of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 at the Bulawayo Athletic Club on Sunday.  

Indian cricket team leave for Sri Lanka to play Nidahas Trophy

Mar 05, 2018, at 03:52 am

New Delhi, Mar 4 (IBNS): Indian cricket team have left for Sri Lanka to play the  2018 Nidahas Trophy.

Italy's footballer Davide Astori passes away

Mar 05, 2018, at 02:42 am

Rome,Mar 4 (IBNS): Fiorentina captain and Italy international Davide Astori has passed away at the age of 31, his club confirmed on Sunday.

Wesley Sneijder announces retirement from international football

Mar 05, 2018, at 01:31 am

Amsterdam, Mar 4 (IBNS):Dutch footballer Wesley Sneijder on Sunday announced his retirement from international football.

Coach David James signs contract with Kerala Blasters till 2021

Mar 05, 2018, at 12:58 am

Kochi, Mar 4 (IBNS): Coach David James will continue with the task of mentoring ISL side Kerala Blasters till 2021.

India A Women’s squad for warm-up matches against Australia announced

Mar 05, 2018, at 12:51 am

Mumbai, Mar 4 (IBNS):  Anuja Patil has been named as the skipper of the India A Women’s squad for the two warm-up matches against Australia Women to be played in Mumbai.  

IPL: KKR appoints Dinesh Karthik as skipper, Robin Uthappa named deputy

Mar 04, 2018, at 09:31 pm

Mumbai, Mar 4 (IBNS): India’s wicket-keeper, batsman Dinesh Karthik has been appointed as Kolkata Knight Riders’ new Captain and Robin Uthappa as Vice Captain. 

IPL: Dinesh Karthik to lead Kolkata Knight Riders

Mar 04, 2018, at 05:36 pm

Kolkata, Mar 4 (IBNS): Bengal based Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders announced on Sunday that experienced Indian wicket keeper Dinesh Karthik will lead the side for the 2018 edition.

Pacer Jofra Archer to miss PSL over injury

Mar 04, 2018, at 02:16 am

Dubai, Mar 3 (IBNS): Injury has cut short West Indian pacer Jofra Archer's run for Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League.

Injured Rafael Nadal to miss Indian Wells and Miami Open tournaments

Mar 04, 2018, at 02:05 am

Madrid, Mar 3 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal on Saturday said he will not play in the Indian Wells and Miami Open tournaments due to injury.

Injured Shakib Al Hasan ruled out from Nidahas Trophy Tri-Nation competition in Sri Lanka

Mar 03, 2018, at 10:37 pm

Dhaka, Mar 3 (IBNS): Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan has been ruled out from the upcoming  Nidahas Trophy Tri-Nation competition in Sri Lanka due to injury.