Actor Mandira Bedi flags off sixth edition of Oxfam India Trailwalker in Mumbai

Nov 27, 2018, at 12:10 am

Mumbai, Nov 26 (IBNS): Oxfam India, the fully independent Indian organization focused on fighting inequality and discrimination, concluded the sixth edition of its Mumbai Trailwalker in Kajrat, Maharashtra, held from November 23rd -25th. 

Best in the world are at times shown the door: Sourav Ganguly on Mithali Raj's exclusion

Nov 26, 2018, at 07:20 pm

Kolkata, Nov 26 (IBNS): Senior cricketer Mithali Raj's exclusion from India women's team in the recently concluded World T20I tournament semi-finals did not surprise ex-captain of India men's team Sourav Ganguly.

Serbian Novak Djokovic tops ATP rankings list

Nov 26, 2018, at 05:07 pm

London, Nov 26 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic maintained the number one position in the latest ATP rankings list released on Monday.

India to play international friendly against Oman on Dec 27

Nov 26, 2018, at 05:03 pm

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS): The Indian Senior National Team will be playing an International Friendly against Oman on December 27, 2018 in Abu Dhabi as part of their preparation for the forthcoming AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.

Simona Halep maintains number one position in WTA rankings list

Nov 26, 2018, at 04:06 pm

London, Nov 26 (IBNS):  Romania’s Simona Halep maintained the number one position in the WTA rankings list released on Monday.

ICC bids for Women's Cricket in Commonwealth Games

Nov 26, 2018, at 04:00 pm

Dubai, Nov 26 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday confirmed it has submitted a bid for the inclusion of T20 women’s cricket into the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham 2022. 

Yadav and Zampa break into top-five among T20I bowlers

Nov 26, 2018, at 03:55 pm

Dubai, Nov 26 (IBNS): Babar Azam, Rashid Khan and Glenn Maxwell hold on to their places at the top of the charts for batsmen, bowlers, and all-rounders.

Mayor’s Cup 2018 to offer scholarships to talented young cricketers

Nov 26, 2018, at 03:43 pm

Kolkata, Nov 26 (IBNS): The Mayor's Cup 2018 school cricket tournament, which will begin from the first week of December in Kolkata, will offer scholarships to talented young players, according to the organizers.

Krunal Pandya sets a new record on Australian soil

Nov 25, 2018, at 10:06 pm

Sydney, Nov 25 (IBNS): Indian all-rounder Krunal Pandya is just few T20 matches long but he has already recorded the best bowling figure by a spinner in Australia. 

Richardson congratulates Cricket West Indies for fantastic tournament

Nov 25, 2018, at 08:32 pm

Dubai, Nov 25 (IBNS): ICC Chief Executive David Richardson has congratulated Cricket West Indies for a fantastic ICC Women’s World T20 2018 that saw unprecedented attendances across three venues.

Australia is next with two T20 World Cups coming in 2020

Nov 25, 2018, at 08:20 pm

Dubai, Nov 25 (IBNS): Two T20 World Cups will be played in Australia in 2020, starting in just under 15 months’ time with the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, comprising 10 teams playing 23 matches from 21st February – 8th March 2020, followed by the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, involving 16 teams playing 45 matches from 18th October – 15th November 2020.  

ICC women's World T20: Team of the Tournament announced

Nov 25, 2018, at 08:14 pm

Dubai, Nov 25 (IBNS): The ICC on Sunday announced the team of the tournament of the ICC Women’s World T20 2018 based on performances during the 16-day tournament held across three venues in the West Indies.

Virat Kohli will be the difference between India and Australia: Michael Vaughan

Nov 25, 2018, at 07:39 pm

London, Nov 25 (IBNS): Former English player Michael Vaughan on Sunday said he feels that Indian cricketer Virat Kohli will be the difference between the two teams during the ongoing series between the Asian side and Australia.

India beat Australia by six wickets, draw 3-match T20 series 1-1

Nov 25, 2018, at 04:59 pm

Sydney, Nov 25 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli played a heroic knock which helped his side beat Australia by six wickets in the third and crucial T20 match of the series and draw the three-match contest 1-1, here on Sunday.

Australia post 164/6 against India in 3rd T20 clash

Nov 25, 2018, at 04:12 pm

Sydney, Nov 25 (IBNS): Australia posted competitive 164 runs for the loss of six wickets in the third and deciding T20 match of the series against India here on Sunday.

ICC Women’s World T20: Australia beat England in style

Nov 25, 2018, at 12:51 pm

Antigua, Nov 24 (IBNS): Australia won a record fourth ICC Women’s World T20 title with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over England at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Saturday. 

You are an inspiration for young athletes: Sachin Tendulkar praises world champion Mary Kom

Nov 24, 2018, at 11:47 pm

Mumbai, Nov 24 (IBNS): Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday congratulated boxer MC Mary Kom for winning her sixth Gold medal at the World Women’s Boxing Championships and said she is an inspiration for all young athletes.

I have fulfilled my duty: MC Mary Kom says after sixth world title

Nov 24, 2018, at 10:03 pm

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): Indian boxer MC Mary Kom on Saturday said she has fulfilled her duty after winning the historic sixth gold medal in the Women's World Boxing Championships.

President Ram Nath Kovind wishes MC Mary Kom over medal victory

Nov 24, 2018, at 09:22 pm

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday congratulated Indian boxer MC Mary Kom as she clinched the gold medal in the  Women’s World Boxing Championship.

Quess East Bengal FC goes down to Aizawl FC 2-3

Nov 24, 2018, at 06:59 pm

Kolkata, Nov 24 (IBNS): Quess East Bengal FC went down to Aizawl FC 2-3 in their away match at Aizawl on Saturday.

Mary Kom beats Hanna Okhota in Women's World Championship, clinches gold

Nov 24, 2018, at 06:01 pm

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): Creating history, Indian boxer Mary Kom clinched a gold in the Women's World Championship by beating Ukraine's Hanna Okhota at the KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium here on Saturday.

N'Golo Kante renews contract with Chelsea

Nov 23, 2018, at 07:16 pm

London, Nov 23 (IBNS):  French midfielder N'Golo Kante has renewed his contract with Chelsea football club of the UK for five more years.

India-Australia: Second T20 match abandoned due to rain

Nov 23, 2018, at 05:48 pm

Melbourne, Nov 23 (IBNS): The second T20 match between India and Australia has been abandoned due to rain.

Australia, England set to meet once again in summit clash

Nov 23, 2018, at 05:40 pm

Dubai, Nov 23 (IBNS): Australia made their fifth consecutive ICC Women’s World T20 final with a dominant display against the home team, negating a 7000-strong home crowd at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Australia will now challenge for a record fourth ICC Women’s World T20, where they will meet England, who beat India in the second semi-final. 

Shannon Gabriel suspended for Mirpur Test

Nov 23, 2018, at 05:15 pm

Dubai, Nov 23 (IBNS): Shannon Gabriel, the Windies paceman, has been suspended for their second Test against Bangladesh after an accumulation of demerit points.

World T20 renamed as T20 World Cup: ICC confirms

Nov 23, 2018, at 05:11 pm

Dubai, Nov 23 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced that it has renamed the ICC World T20 as the ICC T20 World Cup.

Virat Kohli still needs to work on his captaincy: Afridi

Nov 23, 2018, at 05:09 pm

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi feels that Indian skipper Virat Kohli needs to still work on his 'captaincy' skills.

Will India square T20I series against Australia in Melbourne today?

Nov 23, 2018, at 10:59 am

Melbourne, Nov 23 (IBNS): Despite scoring more than Australia in the first T20I, India had to suffer a loss by four runs due to the Duckworth-Lewis method at The Gabba in Brisbane two days ago.

Harmanpreet Kaur has 'no regrets' about not playing Mithali Raj in the semi-finals

Nov 23, 2018, at 10:10 am

Antigua, Nov 23 (IBNS): Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said she has 'no regrets' for the decision taken to leave veteran cricketer Mithali Raj on the bench for the semi-final clash of the World T20 against England on Friday.

England women beat India in ICC World T20 semis

Nov 23, 2018, at 08:48 am

Antigua, Nov 23 (IBNS): Disappointing Indian fans across the nation and ending their hopes of winning a trophy, Indian women team were defeated by England in the semi-final of the World T20 here on Friday.