Opportunity for England to move ahead of Sri Lanka in ODI team rankings
Jun 20, 2016, at 11:53 pm
Dubai, June 20 (IBNS): England will aim to move ahead of fifth-ranked Sri Lanka in the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings when the two sides go head to head in a five-match ODI series in Nottingham on Tuesday, 21 June.
Sangakkara hopes lightning can strike twice for the Tallawahs in CPL
Jun 20, 2016, at 11:38 pm
Kingston, June 20 (IBNS) Jamaica Tallawahs star batsman Kumar Sangakkara has nothing but positive memories from his previous stint in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL), but the Sri Lanka superstar is keen to create a new legacy when he links up with the Tallawahs squad for the fourth instalment of CPL.
Zimbabwe win toss, opt to bat against India
Jun 20, 2016, at 09:50 pm
Harare, June 20 (IBNS): Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first in the second T20 match against India on Monday.
ISL Grassroots Technical Director Piet Hubers lauds Delhi Dynamos Youth Football Programme
Jun 20, 2016, at 06:10 pm
New Delhi, Jun 20 (IBNS): On his maiden visit to a Delhi Dynamos Youth Football camp, ISL Grassroots Technical Director Piet Hubers was all praises for DDFC's extensive youth football programme.
Albania await their fate after historic victory
Jun 20, 2016, at 04:45 pm
Lyon, Jun 20 (IBNS): Debutants Albania must wait to learn if they will progress to the UEFA EURO 2016 knockout phase after leapfrogging Group A rivals Romania into third with a historic 1-0 victory – their first at a major finals.
Stalemate takes Swiss through with France
Jun 20, 2016, at 04:43 pm
Lille Métropole, Jun 20 (IBNS): Hosts France and Switzerland both reached the round of 16 as a goalless draw in Lille assured them of first and second place respectively in UEFA EURO 2016 Group A.
Virat Kohli shares childhood picture with his father
Jun 20, 2016, at 03:49 am
New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS) Marking the occasion of Father's Day, Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday shared a childhood picture with his father.
Shaminda Eranga’s bowling action found to be illegal
Jun 20, 2016, at 01:28 am
Dubai, June 19(IBNS) The International Cricket Council on Sunday announced that an independent assessment has found the bowling action of Sri Lanka’s Shaminda Eranga to be illegal and, as such, the fast bowler has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect.
Iceland own goal spares Hungary defeat
Jun 19, 2016, at 04:06 pm
Marseille, Jun 19 (IBNS): Birkir Sævarsson's 88th-minute own goal salvaged Hungary a deserved UEFA EURO 2016 Group F point and denied Iceland their first victory in the finals of a major tournament.
Austria hold on after Ronaldo penalty miss
Jun 19, 2016, at 03:51 pm
Paris, Jun 19 (IBNS): Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty on his landmark night as Austria held on for a spirited Group F draw at Parc des Princes.
IOC welcomes IAAF's strong stance against doping
Jun 19, 2016, at 05:33 am
Zurich, June 18 (IBNS): The International Olympic Committee on Saturday welcomed and supported the IAAF's strong stance against doping.
Belgium find best form to beat Ireland
Jun 19, 2016, at 05:14 am
Bordeaux, June 18 (IBNS) Two second-half Romelu Lukaku goals capped a dominant Belgium display as they hit form to beat the Republic of Ireland in UEFA EURO 2016 Group E.
Halle: Alexander Zverev beat Roger Federer in semi-finals
Jun 19, 2016, at 02:23 am
Halle, June 18 (IBNS) Germany's young Alexander Zverev put up a strong show as he stunned Swiss Tennis legend Roger Federer by beating him in the semi-finals of the Gerry Webber Open in Halle.
Zimbabwe beat India in last ball thriller
Jun 19, 2016, at 02:10 am
Harare, June 18 (IBNS): Shocking the former T20 champions, Zimbabwe clinched a last-ball thriller as they beat India by 2 runs in a T20 clash here on Saturday.
UMumba jersey gets a new look for season 4
Jun 18, 2016, at 11:55 pm
Mumbai, June 18 (IBNS): Adidas, the leaders in innovation, will team up with Season 3 finalists, UMumba and continue their association for the upcoming season of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi, which begins on June 25 with UMumba facing Jaipur Pink Panthers in their opening game in Pune.
Jun 18, 2016, at 10:07 pm
The Hague, June 18 (IBNS) Dutch football club Ajax has reached an agreement with Mateo Cassierra and Deportivo Cali for the Colombian’s transfer.
T20: India win toss, opt to field against Zimbabwe
Jun 18, 2016, at 09:53 pm
Harare, June 18 (IBNS): India won the toss and elected to field first against Zimbabwe in the T20 match here on Saturday.
Necid shows nerve to rescue Czech Republic
Jun 18, 2016, at 07:10 pm
St Etienne, Jun 18 (IBNS): Substitute duo Milan Škoda and Tomáš Necid of the Czech Republic earned their country an unlikely draw after Croatia looked set to clinch a last-16 berth.
Spain ease past Turkey into round of 16 in UEFA
Jun 18, 2016, at 07:06 pm
Nice, Jun 18 (IBNS): Vicente del Bosque's men made it two wins and as many clean sheets in Group D, sealing their place in the knockout stage of UEFA EURO 2016.
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Champions Trophy: India congratulates Indian team for silver
Jun 18, 2016, at 03:31 pm
New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Indian hockey team for winning silver medal in the Champions Trophy on Friday.
Champions Trophy: India settle for silver
Jun 18, 2016, at 03:30 pm
London, June 18 (IBNS): India settled for a silver medal after Australia defeated them in the final of the 36th Hero Champions Trophy in London on Friday.
Éder sparks ecstasy as Italy go through
Jun 18, 2016, at 04:57 am
Toulouse, June 17 (IBNS):Éder's tremendous solo effort with two minutes to go in Toulouse sent Italy into the UEFA EURO 2016 round of 16 on the back of a second Group E victory.
Pakistan's Imad Wasim aiming to showcase talents at CPL
Jun 17, 2016, at 11:31 pm
Port of Spain, June 17 (IBNS) Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim is relishing the prospect of being a part of the Jamaica Tallawahs squad for the fourth edition of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) this summer and is determined to bring a fearlessness.
Pink ball is the way to look forward in Test cricket, says Sourav Ganguly
Jun 17, 2016, at 10:46 pm
Kolkata, June 17 (IBNS): Participating in a panel discussion organized by Star Sports about India's first pink ball match to be played at Eden Gardens here, former Indian captain and CAB President Sourav Ganguly said playing with a pink ball is the way to look forward in Test cricket.
Borussia Dortmund sign Raphaël Guerreiro
Jun 17, 2016, at 09:57 pm
Dortmund, June 17 (IBNS) German football club Borussia Dortmund on Friday said it has signed Portuguese international and European Championship participant Raphaël Guerreiro for the coming season.
Sachin Tendulkar wishes Leander Paes on his birthday
Jun 17, 2016, at 09:47 pm
Mumbai, June 17 (IBNS): Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Friday wished Tennis superstar Leander Paes on his 43rd birthday.
Jun 17, 2016, at 09:04 pm
Kolkata, Jun 17 (IBNS): The poster child of Indian tennis, Leander Paes, turned a year older as the athlete celebrated his 43rd birthday on Friday.
Germany and Poland draw to end Ukraine's campaign
Jun 17, 2016, at 05:40 pm
Saint-Denis, Jun 17 (IBNS): Germany and Poland are locked at the top of Group C after playing out the first goalless draw of UEFA EURO 2016.
FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017: Official Emblem, Slogan and Look unveiled
Jun 17, 2016, at 05:11 pm
Zurich, Jun 17 (IBNS): The Official Emblem and Slogan of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017 were unveiled on Thursday, during a festive event at KT Square in Seoul, an official release said.
Hockey Champions Trophy: India reach finals, to face off against Australia
Jun 17, 2016, at 04:37 pm
London, Jun 17 (IBNS): Thriving on a 3-3 draw by England and Belgium, the Indian hockey team reached their first final in the Hockey Champions Trophy and will face off against Australia in the finals on Friday.