India, Australia exude confidence of grand finale
Feb 02, 2018, at 10:38 pm
Dubai, Feb 2 (IBNS): Australia and India play in the final of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup at the Bay Oval in Tauranga on Saturday knowing that victory in the day-night encounter will make their side the most successful ones in the history of the tournament.
Eliaquim Mangala to wear number 13 shirt for Everton
Feb 02, 2018, at 09:45 pm
London,Feb 2 (IBNS): British football club Everton on Friday said footballer Eliaquim Mangala has chosen to wear the Club’s number 13 shirt following his deadline-day loan move from Manchester City.
Mesut Ozil extends contarct with Arsenal
Feb 02, 2018, at 09:28 pm
London, Feb 2 (IBNS): British football club Arsenal on Friday said Mesut Ozil has signed a new long-term contract with them.
Ben Stokes named in English ODI squad for five-match series against New Zealand
Feb 02, 2018, at 02:48 pm
London, Feb 2 (IBNS): England selectors have named all-rounder Ben Stokes in their 15-men squad for the five-match one-day series against New Zealand.
Kohli hits century, India register easy win in Durban
Feb 02, 2018, at 05:35 am
Durban, Feb 1 (IBNS): Virat Kohli's century helped India to register an easy win against South Africa by six wickets in the first ODI match of the bilateral series here on Thursday.
Faf du Plessis hits century, South Africa set 270 as target for India in Durban
Feb 02, 2018, at 02:06 am
Durban, Feb 1 (IBNS): Boasting on a marvelous hundred by skipper Faf du Plessis, South Africa have set 270 runs as target for India in the first ODI match of the bilateral competition, which began on Thursday.
Vidarbha clinch Cooch Behar Trophy U19
Feb 01, 2018, at 02:56 am
Mumbai, Jan 31 (IBNS): After winning their maiden Ranji Trophy title earlier this season, Vidarbha continued their excellent run as they also clinched their maiden Cooch Behar Trophy U19 on Wednesday, Jan 31, 2018.
Arsenal signs Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Feb 01, 2018, at 01:56 am
London, Jan 31 (IBNS): English football club Arsenal has signed Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund.
SA beat Bangladesh, finish third in ICC U19 WC
Jan 31, 2018, at 08:31 pm
Queenstown, Jan 31 (IBNS): Fast bowlers Fraser Jones and Akhonya Mnyaka ripped through Bangladesh’s batting line-up as South Africa scored a comfortable eight-wicket victory to finish fifth at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup on Wednesday.
Ambati Rayudu gets two-match ban for breaching BCCI's Code of Conduct
Jan 31, 2018, at 08:26 pm
Mumbai, Jan 31 (IBNS): Hyderabad captain Ambati Rayudu has been handed a two-match suspension for breaching the BCCI Code of Conduct during the Syed Mustaq Ali Trophy match between Hyderabad and Karnataka on Jan 11, 2018.
Cheteshwar Pujara to play for Yorkshire club
Jan 31, 2018, at 03:56 am
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IBNS): Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara will play for Yorkshire club.
Jan 31, 2018, at 12:35 am
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IBNS): Former Indian player VVS Laxman on Tuesday praised Indian cricketer Shubman Gill for playing a 'matured' knock during the semi-final clash against Pakistan in the ICC Under 19 World Cup.
Wanderers Stadium pitch rated as poor: ICC
Jan 30, 2018, at 11:11 pm
Dubai, Jan 30 (IBNS): The Wanderers Stadium has received three demerit points for a pitch rated as 'poor' in the third Test between South Africa and India.
Twitter lauds Rahul Dravid over Under-19 Indian team's victory in WC semi final
Jan 30, 2018, at 04:31 pm
Christchurch, Jan 30 (IBNS): At a time the Under-19 Indian cricketers are celebrating their victory against Pakistan in World Cup semi final, Twitterati are praising the man behind the success, Rahul Dravid, who is the coach of the men-in-blue.
India beat Pakistan to reach ICC Under 19 World Cup final
Jan 30, 2018, at 03:27 pm
Christchurch, Jan 30 (IBNS): Riding on Shubman Gill's sensational hundred, India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by mammoth 203 runs to cruise to the final of the Under 19 World Cup here on Tuesday.
Eight cities throughout Australia to host ICC World T20 2020
Jan 30, 2018, at 03:08 pm
Dubai, Jan 30 (IBNS): The venues and host cities for the ICC World T20 2020, which will be hosted by Australia, were announced today at events throughout the country.
Caroline Wozniacki tops WTA rankings list
Jan 30, 2018, at 02:18 am
London, Jan 29 (IBNS): Denmark's star Caroline Wozniacki topped WTA rankings list released on Monday.
PSL: Karachi Kings signs Tymal Mills
Jan 30, 2018, at 12:54 am
Islamabad, Jan 29 (IBNS): Pakistan Super League side Karachi Kings has signed England pace bowler Tymal Mills.
Edwards, Merlo take Australia to fifth final
Jan 30, 2018, at 12:35 am
Dubai, Jan 29 (IBNS): All-rounders Jack Edwards and Jonathan Merlo came up with determined performances as Australia kept themselves in line for a fourth title by registering a comfortable six-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the first Super League semi-finals of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup.
50 over champions lose ground in ODI team rankings
Jan 29, 2018, at 11:58 pm
Dubai, Jan 29 (IBNS): World champions Australia have dropped two places to fifth, while ICC Champions Trophy winners Pakistan have conceded three points in the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings following an action-packed month of white ball cricket, which saw 17 ODIs being played between seven sides in Australia, Bangladesh and New Zealand.
Nepali cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane gets IPL contract, PM congratulates
Jan 29, 2018, at 03:31 pm
Kathmandu, Jan 29 (IBNS): Nepali cricketer- Sandeep Lamichhane- has joined the name of his nation to one of the top cricket leagues of the world Indian Premier League.
Eight franchises buy 169 players at VIVO IPL 2018 Player Auction
Jan 29, 2018, at 03:42 am
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS): The two-day mega VIVO IPL 2018 Player Auction concluded in Bengaluru with 169 players filling up the 182 available slots.
Royal Challengers Bangalore make bold choices for IPL 2018
Jan 29, 2018, at 01:11 am
Bangalore, Jan 28 (IBNS): Day 2 of the IPL 2018 auctions had 10 players being picked with the aim to build a strong team that brings alive RCB’s philosophy of playing bold.
Kohli moves ahead of Lara, closes the gap on Gavaskar
Jan 29, 2018, at 01:02 am
Dubai, Jan 28 (IBNS): ICC Cricketer of the Year 2017 Virat Kohli has moved ahead of ICC Cricket Hall of Famer Brian Lara in the all-time career-high MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen, which were updated today following the conclusion of the Johannesburg Test.
IPL: Rajasthan Royals buys pacer Jaydev Unadkat for whooping Rs 11.50 crore
Jan 29, 2018, at 12:19 am
Bangalore, Jan 28 (IBNS): Left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat has made it to the headlines on Sunday when he became the most expensive Indian player in the 2018 Indian Premier League Auction after attracting a bid of Rs 11.50 crore from Rajasthan Royals.
Roger Federer wins Australian Open title
Jan 28, 2018, at 11:33 pm
Melbourne, Jan 28 (IBNS):Swiss Tennis master Roger Federer on Sunday clinched the Australian Open by beating Marin Cilic.
IPL auction: Kings XI Punjab buys Chris Gayle
Jan 28, 2018, at 10:38 pm
Bangalore, Jan 28 (IBNS): West Indies opener Chris Gayle, who has entertained IPL spectators over the years with his hard hitting performance on the field, was bought by Kings XI Punjab for his base price of Rs 2 crore during the last round of player's auction here on Sunday.
Boyagoda, Lakshan help Sri Lanka beat West Indies, win plate championship
Jan 28, 2018, at 10:17 pm
Dubai, Jan 28 (IBNS): Openers Hasitha Boyagoda and Dhananjaya Lakshan featured in a double-century stand that helped Sri Lanka defeat the Windies by three wickets in the Plate championship final of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in Christchurch.
Rohan Bopanna, Timea defeated in Australian Open Mixed doubles final
Jan 28, 2018, at 09:13 pm
Melbourne,Jan 28 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Rohan Bopanna and his mixed doubles partner Timea Babos lost their Australian Open final here on Sunday.
Suresh Raina gets the nod for T20I series against SA
Jan 28, 2018, at 05:14 pm
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee has picked the squad for the three-match T2OI series against South Africa.