Zimbabwe and Nepal readmitted as ICC members, women’s event prize money receives major boost
Oct 14, 2019, at 10:18 pm
Dubai: Zimbabwe and Nepal have been readmitted as ICC Members following the conclusion of the ICC Board meetings in Dubai on Monday.
Passion of Kolkata is contagious: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
Oct 14, 2019, at 04:27 pm
Kolkata: An emotional Gurpreet Singh Sandhu went back to the days of his playing career when he was still a budding goalkeeper while heading towards the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Stadium in Kolkata for the first training session ahead of the International 'Derby' against Bangladesh in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Joint Qualifier, which is scheduled for on Tuesday.
India don't need me to make a difference: Chhetri
Oct 14, 2019, at 04:24 pm
Kolkata: Talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri, who has already scored 72 international goals in 112 matches believes that "India Team won't need" him to make a difference when the Blue Tigers go out against Bangladesh on Tuesday.
Kohli comes to within one point of Smith after smashing double ton
Oct 14, 2019, at 04:18 pm
Dubai: India captain Virat Kohli has reached to within one point of top-ranked Steve Smith in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after his imperious 254 not out in the second Test against South Africa in Pune helped take a winning 2-0 lead in the three match-series.
BCCI team will have to bring back normalcy in the cricket board: Sourav Ganguly
Oct 14, 2019, at 04:14 pm
Mumbai: Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on Monday filed his nomination paper for the post of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president and said as a team it will be a priority for him to bring back normalcy in the board.
Looking after first class cricketers will be my first priority: Sourav Ganguly
Oct 14, 2019, at 03:07 pm
Mumbai: Former Indian cricket captain and Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) chief, Sourav Ganguly, said looking after first class cricketers will be his first priority after becoming the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, media reports said.
Sourav Ganguly set to become new BCCI President, Twitterati celebrate
Oct 14, 2019, at 01:11 pm
Mumbai: Almost 11 years after retiring from international cricket, former Indian skipper and present Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) chief, Sourav Ganguly, is set to become the new Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president.
Former cricketer and BJP MP Gautam Gambir turns 38
Oct 14, 2019, at 09:36 am
New Delhi: Ex-cricketer Gautam Gambhir, who is considered as one of the best openers to play the game for India, turned 38 on Monday.
Sourav Ganguly likely to become next BCCI President
Oct 14, 2019, at 09:07 am
Mumbai: Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, under whose leadership the cricket side had reached the final of the World Cup in 2003, may become the next president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), media reports said.
Dominant Medvedev tops Zverev to win ATP Shanghai Masters
Oct 13, 2019, at 07:14 pm
Shanghai (Xinhua/UNI) Daniil Medvedev of Russia won his second Masters title of this staggering season after beating Alexander Zverev, his fellow rising star from Germany, 6-4, 6-1 here on Sunday.
U-15 SAFF: India held to a draw by Bangladesh
Oct 13, 2019, at 05:47 pm
Thimpu: India were held to a 1-1 draw by Bangladesh at the Chalimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan, on Sunday, October 13, 2019, in the penultimate group stage match of the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship 2019.
India beat South Africa in second Test to clinch series, set new world record
Oct 13, 2019, at 04:29 pm
Pune: India maintained their domination in the ICC World Test Championship as they defeated South Africa by an innings and 137 runs in the second match to clinch the series here on Sunday.
Medvedev reaches final at ATP Shanghai Masters
Oct 12, 2019, at 06:15 pm
Shanghai, Oct 12 (Xinhua/UNI) Russia's Daniil Medvedev extended his outstanding form this season, dispatching world No. 7 Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 (5), 7-5 in the Shanghai Masters here on Saturday to reach his ninth ATP Tour final this year.
Pune Test: Virat Kohli and his men take massive lead of 326 runs on Day 3
Oct 12, 2019, at 06:11 pm
Pune, Oct 12 (UNI) Brilliant bowling by R Ashwin (4/69) and Umesh Yadav (3/37) helped India bowl out South Africa for 275 and take a massive 326-run first innings lead on day three of the second Test, here at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Saturday.
Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge breaks two-hour marathon mark by 20 seconds
Oct 12, 2019, at 04:22 pm
London: Kenyan athlete Eliud Kipchoge set a new record by running a marathon in under two hours.
India on top in Pune Test, South Africa 198/7 at tea on day 3
Oct 12, 2019, at 02:31 pm
Pune: Virat Kohli-led India are on top of their game in the second Test here as South Africa are struggling at 198/7 in the first innings on day 3 of the match on Saturday.
Indian athlete Dutee Chand creates new national record in 100m
Oct 12, 2019, at 06:56 am
Ranchi, Oct 11 (UNI) The second day of the senior athletics championships belonged to star athlete Dutee Chand who created a new national record in 100 meters and clinched gold medal here on Friday.
Kings XI Punjab appoints Anil Kumble has head coach
Oct 11, 2019, at 05:17 pm
Mohali (IBNS/UNI): Kings XI Punjab team has appointed former Indian captain and coach Anil Kumble as it's head coach for the next session of the Indian Premier League.
Virat Kohli's stunning double ton helps India post 601/5d against South Africa
Oct 11, 2019, at 04:05 pm
Pune: Riding on Virat Kohli's unbeaten 254 runs knock, India posted a mammoth 601 runs for the loss of five wickets before declaring on the second day of the ongoing second Test match against South Africa here on Friday.
Test match against SA: Virat Kohli scores his seventh double hundred
Oct 11, 2019, at 04:02 pm
Pune: Indian skipper Virat Kohli added one more feather to his crown during the second Test match against South Africa when he scored his seventh double ton of his career.
Virat Kohli slams 7th double hundred against South Africa in Pune Test
Oct 11, 2019, at 03:01 pm
Pune: Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli slammed his seventh Test double hundred against South Africa in the second Test match here on Friday.
Virat Kohli slams 26th Test ton in Pune, India 356/3 at lunch on day 2
Oct 11, 2019, at 11:44 am
Pune: Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli slammed his 26th Test hundred here on Friday as India are well placed in the second match against South Africa.
Pune Test: India 273/3 at stumps on day 1, Mayank Agarwal 108
Oct 10, 2019, at 05:04 pm
Pune: Opening batsman Mayank Agarwal hit yet another ton as India scored 273/3 at stumps on the first day of second Test match against South Africa here on Thursday.
Zaheer Khan responds to Hardik Pandya's 'disrespectful' birthday wish
Oct 09, 2019, at 10:37 pm
Mumbai: After allrounder Hardik Pandya was criticised online for his "disrespectful" tweet on former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan's birthday, the latter responded calmly.
Indian player Nagal retires in second round against Tabilo in Santo Domingo Open ATP Challenger
Oct 09, 2019, at 10:21 am
Chandigarh, Oct 9 (UNI) Sumit Nagal of India on Wednesday suffered his second successive defeat in the ATP Challenger, as he went down to Alejandro Tabilo of Chile 7-6 (5), 6-2, 2-0, he got retired in over two hours and 11 minutes match in the second round of $162,480 Santo Domingo Open ATP Challenger tournament.
Mohammed Shami took my advice but sadly Pak bowlers didn't: Shoaib Akhtar
Oct 08, 2019, at 01:49 pm
Rawalpindi: Revealing that Indian pace bowler Mohammed Shami had sought his advice after the World Cup, former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar felt sad as no one from his own nation asks for any assistance.
Pakistani cricketer claims he ended Gautam Gambhir's career
Oct 07, 2019, at 05:19 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan has claimed that former Indian opener and World Cup hero Gautam Gambhir was scared of him and that was the reason for him to end his white-ball career soon.
Chris Silverwood becomes new England coach
Oct 07, 2019, at 03:00 pm
London: Former English cricketer Chris Silverwood has been appointed as the coach of his country's men's national team.
Australia remain on top of both tables with Thailand, Denmark and Mexico big movers
Oct 07, 2019, at 02:43 pm
Dubai: Australia’s consistent performances have ensured a tight grasp on the top spots of both women’s ODI and T20I rankings tables’ after the annual updates carried out on Monday.
Runner dies after Cardiff half marathon
Oct 07, 2019, at 08:46 am
London (Xinhua/UNI) A runner has died after taking part in the Cardiff half marathon on Sunday, organisers said in a statement.