Final oppurtunity for World Cup dreamers

Mar 03, 2018, at 10:28 pm

Dubai, Mar 3 (IBNS): In what is undoubtedly the most important men’s tournament of 2018, 10 leading and proud cricket nations will go head to head in a cut-throat ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 to fight it out for the remaining two places at the ICC’s pinnacle 50-over tournament – the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 – which will be staged in England and Wales from 30 May to 14 July.

Windies will have to be smarter in Zimbabwe: Stuart Law

Mar 03, 2018, at 03:43 am

Harare/Dubai, Mar 2 (IBNS): The Windies coach Stuart Law has said his side will have to be smarter in approach in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018, which will produce two sides that will complete the 10-team line-up for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 to be played in England and Wales from May 30 to July 14.

ICC to televise ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier matches for first time ever

Mar 01, 2018, at 06:53 pm

Dubai, Mar 1 (IBNS): The ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 will be televised to fans for the first time ever, across five continents in 200 territories by Star Sports, ICC’s global media rights partner, and other official broadcasters, in what is another landmark in showcasing cricket to more people across the world.

Cricket: R Ashwin ruled out of Prof. D B Deodhar Trophy 2017-18

Mar 01, 2018, at 03:40 am

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IBNS): India A captain Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out of the upcoming Prof D B Deodhar Trophy 2017-18 to be held in Dharamsala, an official release stated.

Tokyo 2020: Japan unveils Olympics mascots

Feb 28, 2018, at 11:26 pm

Tokyo, Feb 28 (IBNS): Japanese authorities on Wednesday have unveiled two mascots for the upcoming Olympics and Paralympics games in its national capital Tokyo.

After series win abroad, Virat Kohli cherishes 'coffee at home'

Feb 28, 2018, at 05:49 pm

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IBNS): After conquering South Africa, Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli is enjoying some quality time at home and of course with a cup of coffee.

Jhulan Goswami to miss upcoming ODI series against Australia

Feb 27, 2018, at 11:34 pm

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IBNS): Indian pacer Jhulan Goswami will miss the upcoming ODI series against Australia due to injury.

Angelo Mathews to miss Hero Nidahas Trophy due to injury

Feb 27, 2018, at 11:07 pm

Colombo, Feb 27 (IBNS): Sri Lankan cricketer Angelo Mathews will miss the upcoming Hero Nidahas Trophy 2018 due to injury.

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan becomes youngest captain in international cricket history

Feb 27, 2018, at 10:55 pm

Kabul, Feb 27 (IBNS): Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan is passing through a golden phase in his career as he has been named the skipper of the national team ahead of the ICC World Cup Qualifier. 

Usain Bolt to play charity football match on June 10 in Old Trafford

Feb 27, 2018, at 10:39 pm

London, Feb 27 (IBNS): Olympic champion runner Usain Bolt on Tuesday announced he will play a charity match at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium against   British pop star Robbie Williams.

Mithali Raj named Indian ODI team skipper for Australia series

Feb 27, 2018, at 10:13 pm

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IBNS): India's star batsman Mithali Raj has been named the skipper of the national side which will face Australia in the Paytm ODI series from Mar 12.

Holder says time for the Windies to win another World Cup

Feb 27, 2018, at 04:28 am

Harare, Feb 26 (IBNS): The Windies captain Jason Holder has said it is time for his side to follow in the footsteps of their Under-19 and women’s teams and add a third World Cup to the collection.

R Ashwin named Kings XI Punjab skipper for next IPL season

Feb 27, 2018, at 12:10 am

Mohali, Feb 26 (IBNS): IPL side Kings XI Punjab has named Indian spinner R Ashwin as its skipper for the upcoming season of the cash rich tournament.

South African fast bowler Morne Morkel to retire from international cricket after Australia series

Feb 26, 2018, at 11:34 pm

Sydney, Feb 26 (IBNS): South African fast bowler Morne Morkel on Monday announced that the upcoming four-match Sunfoil Test series against Australia will be his last.

Roger Federer remains number one player in world

Feb 26, 2018, at 09:44 pm

Zurich, Feb 26 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis master Roger Federer remained the number one Tennis player in the world, as per the latest ATP rankings list released on Monday.

Great way to end a wonderful tour: Virat Kohli tweets after T20 series victory

Feb 26, 2018, at 01:12 am

Durban, Feb 25 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli said it was a 'great way' for his team to end the South Africa tour with a victory against the home side in the T20 series.

Rajasthan Royals name Steve Smith as skipper for upcoming IPL season

Feb 25, 2018, at 11:57 pm

Jaipur, Feb 25 (IBNS): Australian skipper Steve Smith has been named as the captain of IPL side Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming season of IPL.

MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli rested for tri-series in Sri Lanka

Feb 25, 2018, at 09:26 pm

Mumbai, Feb 25 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli and senior cricketer MS Dhoni have been rested for the Nidahas Trophy 2018 to be played in Sri Lanka.

Rashid, Munro and Maxwell take take top spots in T20I Rankings

Feb 25, 2018, at 08:22 pm

Dubai, Feb 25 (IBNS): Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has moved up to take top position among bowlers in the latest MRF Tyres ICC T20I Player Rankings with some fine performances in a 2-0 series win over Zimbabwe. 

Team India for Nidahas Trophy 2018 announced

Feb 25, 2018, at 07:09 pm

Mumbai, Feb 25 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named the Indian team for Nidahas Trophy 2018 to be played in Sri Lanka.

Kohli presented with ICC Test championship mace

Feb 25, 2018, at 02:50 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS): India captain Virat Kohli was today presented with the prestigious ICC Test Championship Mace as his team retained the top spot in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings.

Cape Town T20I: South Africa win toss, elect to bowl first

Feb 25, 2018, at 02:46 am

Cape Town, Feb 24 (IBNS): South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first in the third and final T20I match against India at the Newlands here on Saturday.

India women beat South Africa women in Cape Town, win series

Feb 25, 2018, at 02:24 am

Cape Town, Feb 24 (IBNS): Indian women's team defeated South African women's team in the fifth T20I match to clinch the series victory at the Newlands here on Saturday.

CSA names Heinrich Klaasen in Test squad against Australia

Feb 25, 2018, at 12:27 am

Durban, Feb 24 (IBNS): The Cricket South Africa on Saturday named Multiply Titans wicketkeeper/batsman Heinrich Klaasen and bizhub Highveld Lions all-rounder Wiaan Mulder as new caps in the Standard Bank Proteas squad for the first two Sunfoil Test matches against Australia to be played next month.

Sachin Tendulkar scored first ODI double century on this date in 2010

Feb 25, 2018, at 12:19 am

Mumbai, Feb 24 (IBNS): 24 February is considered as an important date in the life of Indian batting superstar Sachin Tendulkar.

Shahid Afridi grabs a sensational catch during PSL match

Feb 24, 2018, at 11:08 pm

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): Taking a stunning catch, former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi won hearts during a recent T20 match of the  Pakistan Super League.

ICC to present championship mace to Virat Kohli at conclusion of South Africa tour

Feb 24, 2018, at 09:46 pm

Dubai, Feb 24 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) will present the ICC Test Championship Mace to India captain Virat Kohli at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town at the conclusion of the South Africa tour.

India look for T20I series win against South Africa

Feb 24, 2018, at 04:48 pm

Cape Town, Feb 24 (IBNS): India will look to finish off the South African tour on a winning note by clinching a T20I series victory at Newlands, Cape Town, on Saturday.

Jon Lewis appointed Young Lions Head Coach

Feb 24, 2018, at 01:33 am

London, Feb 23 (IBNS): Jon Lewis has been appointed as Head Coach of the ECB’s Young Lions programme.

SAIL Academy Cadet selected for National Hockey Team

Feb 23, 2018, at 11:32 pm

New Delhi/Rourkela, Feb 23 (IBNS): A cadet of SAIL Hockey Academy (SHA), Rourkela has been selected for the Indian Men’s Senior Hockey Team. The cadet Shilanand Lakra has been selected to be a part of the 18-member team for the 27th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Tournament to be played at Ipoh, Malaysia from 3rd to 10th March 2018.