Chess: Viswanathan Anand defeats Magnus Carlsen, picks up World Rapid Championship

Dec 29, 2017, at 07:28 pm

Riyadh, Dec 29 (IBNS): Indian Chess grand master Viswanathan Anand defeated arch rival and reigning champion Magnus Carlsen to lift up of World Rapid Championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday.

ICC U19 CWC: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka players look back with satisfaction

Dec 29, 2017, at 06:30 pm

Dubai, Dec 29 (IBNS): Bangladesh and Sri Lanka players consider the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup as the best possible opportunity for cricketers to hone their skills as they approach senior-level cricket and advise them to grab every chance at the upcoming edition of the tournament, which showcases future stars every two years.

South Africa and Zimbabwe players recalls memories of past U19 CWC editions

Dec 28, 2017, at 08:00 pm

Dubai, Dec 28 (IBNS): South Africa and Zimbabwe players have not only found the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup a great training ground but also an opportunity to make friends, as the event, which replicates a major tournament experience in terms of organization and playing facilities, brings together players from different parts of the world.

Hardik Pandya sets the dance floor on fire during Krunal's mehendi ceremony

Dec 27, 2017, at 10:49 pm

Mumbai, Dec 27 (IBNS): Cricketer Krunal Pandya has joined the list of cricketing stars who have decided to marry this year.,

Boult moves to fourth position in ODI rankings

Dec 27, 2017, at 10:19 pm

Dubai, Dec 27 (IBNS): New Zealand pace bowler Trent Boult has gained three places to reach fourth position in the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Player Rankings after his team completed a 3-0 series victory over the Windies in Christchurch on Tuesday.

PSL squad Lahore Qalandars appoints Aqib Javed as coach

Dec 27, 2017, at 09:31 pm

Lahore Dec 27 (IBNS); Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Lahore Qalandars has appointed former pacer Aqib Javed as coach.

Former India and Pakistan U19 CWC stars urge players to seize opportunities

Dec 27, 2017, at 05:48 pm

Dubai, Dec 27 (IBNS): India and Pakistan have traditionally done well in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cups, having reached the final five times each in an event that is acknowledged as a stepping stone in the development of all participants, players and match officials.

Justin Langer not thinking about Australia's coaching job yet

Dec 27, 2017, at 03:45 pm

Sydney, Dec 27 (IBNS): Former Australian player Justin Langer has said it was took early to speak about  his prospects of becoming Australia's next head coach.

Mohammad Kaif shares image of X-mas celebration with family, faces social media trolls

Dec 26, 2017, at 11:53 pm

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer  Mohammad Kaif faced social media trolls after he shared image of his Christmas celebration on Twitter.

Du Plessis to miss Zimbabwe Test; De Villiers to captain

Dec 26, 2017, at 09:42 pm

Durban, Dec 26 (IBNS): Standard Bank Proteas captain, Faf du Plessis, has been ruled out of the day-night Sunfoil Test match against Zimbabwe starting at St George’s Park on Tuesday.

Darren Lehmann will step down as Australian coach in 2019

Dec 26, 2017, at 12:16 am

Melbourne, Dec 25 (IBNS): Australian coach Darren Lehmann has confirmed that he will not extend his contract with the nation side beyond October 2019.

Finch, Imad back at the top in latest T20I rankings

Dec 25, 2017, at 11:58 pm

Dubai, Dec 25 (IBNS): Australia opener Aaron Finch and Pakistan left-arm spinner Imad Wasim are the top-ranked batsman and bowler, respectively, in the latest MRF Tyres ICC T20I Player Rankings which were updated after the series between India and Sri Lanka that the home side won 3-0 in Mumbai on Sunday.

England name team for fourth Ashes Test

Dec 25, 2017, at 09:04 pm

London, Dec 25 (IBNS): England have named one change to their side for the fourth Ashes Test match starting in Melbourne on Boxing Day.

India beat Sri Lanka by five wickets, clinch series 3-0

Dec 25, 2017, at 04:12 am

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IBNS): Riding on Shreyas Iyer (30) and Manish Pandey's (32), India defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets and four balls to spare in the third T20 match here on Sunday to clinch the series.

Indian bowlers help restrict Sri Lanka at 135/7

Dec 25, 2017, at 02:55 am

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IBNS): Smart bowling by Indian bowlers helped restrict Sri Lanka at 135 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the last T20 International match of the series here on Sunday.

Ashes: England's Craig Overton ruled out off Boxing Day Test with fractured rib

Dec 24, 2017, at 10:51 pm

London, Dec 24 (IBNS): England seamer Craig Overton has been ruled out of the Boxing Day Test against Australia with a fractured rib.

India finish as runner-up of SAFF U-15 Women's Championship

Dec 24, 2017, at 10:16 pm

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IBNS): India finished as runners-up after going down 1-0 against Bangladesh in the final of the SAFF U15 Women's Championship in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

U19 CWC players who went on to represent a different country in senior cricket

Dec 24, 2017, at 07:39 pm

Dubai,  Dec 24 (IBNS) : Many players have represented different countries at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup and in senior international cricket but no one has had a more direct connection to the move than Imran Tahir.

Kolkata witnesses Robbie Keane magic, ATK register first win at home against Delhi

Dec 24, 2017, at 03:59 am

Kolkata. Dec 23 (IBNS): The Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata erupted in loud cheer as ATK striker Robbie Keane powered his team to earn their first victory at the home ground on Saturday.

ISL 2017: ATK beat Delhi 1-0

Dec 24, 2017, at 03:25 am

Kolkata, Dec 23 (IBNS): Boasting on Robie Keane's goal, ATK defeated Delhi Dynamos 1-0 here on Saturday.

Team India for six-match ODI series against South Africa announced, no Ashwin, Jadeja in squad

Dec 24, 2017, at 03:14 am

Mumbai, Dec 23 (IBNS): Selectors of the BCCI named the Indian squad for the six-match ODI series against South Africa.

ISL 2017: ATK-Delhi Dynamos match remains goalless at half time

Dec 24, 2017, at 02:23 am

Kolkata, Dec 23 (IBNS): Despite number of scoring opportunities, ATK and Delhi Dynamos match remained goalless at first half in Indian Super League 2017 at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Saturday.

BCCI appoints Saba Karim as Cricket Operations General Manager

Dec 24, 2017, at 01:15 am

Mumbai, Dec 23 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced the appointment of ex-Indian cricketer Saba Karim as General Manager, Cricket Operations.

Pakistan selectors name 15-member squad for New Zealand series

Dec 24, 2017, at 12:39 am

Islamabad, Dec 23 (IBNS): Pakistan selectors on Saturday dropped all-rounder Imad Wasim from the 15-member squad announced for the series against New Zealand.

Ramiz Raja compares Rohit Sharma to Rolls Royce

Dec 24, 2017, at 12:30 am

Islamabad, Dec 23 (IBNS): Former Pakistani cricketer Ramiz Raja on Saturday compared Indian opener Rohit Sharma to luxurious car brand Rolls Royce.

ATK look to register first win at home against Delhi Dynamos

Dec 23, 2017, at 05:18 pm

Kolkata, Dec 23 (IBNS): ATK, which had a poor show in the ISL 2017 so far, will look to register their first win at the home ground against Delhi Dynamos on Saturday.

Rohit Sharma hammers 118 runs, India beat Sri Lanka by 88 runs

Dec 23, 2017, at 05:00 am

Indore, Dec 22 (IBNS): India stand in captain Rohit Sharma hammered charismatic knock of 43-ball 118 runs to help his side beat Sri Lanka by 88 runs in the second T20 match to clinch the series here on Friday.

Rashid Khan shoots day’s best 67 to emerge halfway leader at McLeod Russel Tour Championship 2017

Dec 23, 2017, at 02:35 am

Kolkata, Dec 22 (IBNS): Delhi’s Rashid Khan shot the second day’s best score of five-under-67 to emerge halfway leader at the Rs. 1.5 crore McLeod Russel Tour Championship 2017. 

T20: Sri Lanka win toss, opt to field first against India

Dec 23, 2017, at 12:43 am

Indore, Dec 22 (IBNS): Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first in the second T20 International match here on Friday.

Australia women's team India tour schedule announced

Dec 22, 2017, at 10:30 pm

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IBNS): The Australian Women's Cricket Team will travel to India in March 2018 to take part in three ODIs against Indian Women’s Cricket Team as part of the ICC Women’s Championship (2017-2020). Prior to the ODI series, Australia Women will play two one-day warm-up matches against India A in Mumbai.