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Arjun Sharma, Bikramjit Singh Sandhu and Gulfam among leading quintet on day one in Jaipur

Jun 26, 2018, at 06:59 pm

Jaipur, June 26 (IBNS): The first round of the PGTI Feeder Tour event at the Rambagh Golf Club in Jaipur turned out to be a highly competitive one as the lead was shared between five golfers at four-under-66.

Rayad Emrit says Sohail Tanvir makes his job so much easier

Jun 26, 2018, at 06:42 pm

Georgetown, Guyana, June 26 (IBNS): The Guyana Amazon Warriors have come close to winning the Hero Caribbean Premier League, but they have never got over the line, having been losing finalists in 2013, 2014 and 2016.  

FIFA World Cup: Argentina to face Nigeria in a battle for survival

Jun 26, 2018, at 06:14 pm

Saint Petersburg, Jun 26 (IBNS): In a must win game, Argentina will come out to play against spirited Nigeria in their last Group D match of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Saint Petersburg Stadium here on Tuesday.

Milky Moo RCGC Challenge today

Jun 26, 2018, at 06:08 pm

Kolkata, June 26 (IBNS): Following the summer break, the Mecca of Indian golf, the Par-72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club is all in readiness to host the Milky Moo RCGC Challenge, the fourth leg of the 2018 season of the Indian Golf Union East Zone Feeder & Sub Junior Tour here.

Australia, India and Pakistan compete for top spot in ICC T20I rankings

Jun 26, 2018, at 02:17 pm

Dubai, Jun 26 (IBNS): Top-ranked Pakistan, second-ranked Australia and third-ranked India will all be seen in action in upcoming matches as the uppermost tiers of the MRF Tyres ICC T20I Team Rankings have the potential to change over the next two weeks, an official release stated.

Spain-Morocco clash ends in 2-2 draw

Jun 26, 2018, at 12:00 pm

Kaliningrad, June 26 (IBNS): Spain avoided a humiliating defeat against Morocco by finishing a crucial Group B match of the FIFA World Cup in a draw, managing to enter the last 16 of the tournament.

FIFA World Cup: Iran-Portugal match drawn; Portugal enter last 16

Jun 26, 2018, at 10:49 am

Saransk, Jun 26 (IBNS): Portugal entered the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2018 after they drew a Group B match against Iran at the Mordova Arena here on Monday.

FIFA World Cup: Uruguay defeat Russia 3-0

Jun 25, 2018, at 09:55 pm

Samara, Jun 25 (IBNS): Uruguay outplayed Russia in a Group A match of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Samara Arena Stadium here on Monday.

FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia beat Egypt 2-1

Jun 25, 2018, at 09:53 pm

Volgograd, Jun 25 (IBNS): Saudi Arabia defeated Egypt in a Group A match of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Volgograd Arena here on Monday.

Match fixing charges: Pakistan Cricket Board's Anti-Corruption Unit summons Umar Akmal

Jun 25, 2018, at 05:09 pm

Islamabad, June 25 (IBNS): Pakistan Cricket Board's Anti-Corruption Unit has summoned cricketer Umar Akmal after he claimed that he was approached to fix matches.

ICC Women's World T20 schedule announced

Jun 25, 2018, at 04:53 pm

Dubai, June 25 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Monday announced the schedule for the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 2018, to be held in the West Indies from 9 to 24 November.

Japan, Senegal match ends in 2-2 draw

Jun 25, 2018, at 01:13 am

Yekaterinburg, June 24 (IBNS): Japan put up a strong show on the field as they drew the group stage World Cup match against Senegal here on Sunday.

World Cup: England beat Panama 6-1 to reach last 16 stage

Jun 24, 2018, at 08:23 pm

Nizhny Novgorod, June 24 (IBNS): England put up a spirited performance which helped them beat Panama in the World Cup clash to move to the last 16 stage of the tournament here on Sunday.

Champions Trophy: India defeat Argentina 2-1

Jun 24, 2018, at 07:19 pm

Breda,June 24 (IBNS): India registered their consecutive second victory in the ongoing Champions Trophy as the national side defeated Afghanistan here on Sunday.

FIFA World Cup: Germany come back strong to beat Sweden 2-1

Jun 24, 2018, at 01:41 am

Sochi, Jun 23 (IBNS): Germany made a strong come back in the FIFA World Cup 2018 by beating Sweden in a Group F match of the tournament at the Fisht Stadium here on Saturday.

FIFA World Cup: Mexico beat South Korea 2-1

Jun 23, 2018, at 10:51 pm

Rostov-on-Don, Jun 23 (IBNS): Mexico outplayed South Korea in a Group F match of the FIFA World Cup at the Rostov Arena Stadium here on Saturday.

FIFA World Cup: Belgium thrash Tunisia 5-2

Jun 23, 2018, at 08:50 pm

Moscow, Jun 23 (IBNS): With a superb display of sporting skills, Belgium crushed Tunisia in a Group G match of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Spartak Stadium here on Saturday.

Champions Trophy: India beat Pakistan 4-0

Jun 23, 2018, at 07:46 pm

Breda, June 23 (IBNS): A spirited Indian side completely dominated over Pakistan as the national side beat arch-rivals by 4-0 margin in a Champions Trophy match here on Saturday.

Johan Botha to coach Guyana Amazon Warriors at 2018 Hero CPL

Jun 23, 2018, at 05:34 pm

Georgetown, Guyana, June 23 (IBNS): The Guyana Amazon Warriors have appointed South African Johan Botha as their Head Coach and current Guyana and West Indies A Team Manager Rayon Griffith as his Assistant Coach. 

Veteran rock climber and mountaineer dies of lung infection

Jun 23, 2018, at 12:45 pm

Kolkata, Jun 23 (IBNS).  Veteran rock climber and mountaineer Gautam Kanjilal died of lung infection at a city hospital here on  Friday.

FIFA World Cup: Germany face Sweden in must win game today

Jun 23, 2018, at 11:19 am

Sochi, Jun 23 (IBNS): Keeping the memory of a shocking defeat against Mexico behind, Germany will come out to play a crucial Group F match against Sweden at the Fisht Stadium here on Saturday.

Judicial Commissioner rejects Chandimal's appeal and upholds match referee's earlier decision

Jun 23, 2018, at 07:32 am

Dubai, June 23 (IBNS): Judicial Commissioner, Michael Beloff QC, has dismissed Dinesh Chandimal’s appeal after the Sri Lanka captain was found guilty of changing the condition of the ball in breach of clause 41.3 of the ICC’s Standard Test Match Playing Conditions during the second day’s play in the second cricket Test against the Windies in St Lucia on Saturday.  Mr Beloff’s written reasoned decision will be provided on Wednesday 27 June. 

World Cup: Switzerland beat Serbia 2-1

Jun 23, 2018, at 07:29 am

Kaliningrad, June 23 (IBNS):  Xherdan Shaqiri scored a late goal which helped Switzerland beat Serbia 2-1 in a World Cup group stage match here on Friday.

FIFA World Cup: Nigeria outplay Iceland 2-0

Jun 22, 2018, at 10:37 pm

Volgograd, Jun 22 (IBNS): Nigeria defeated Iceland in a Group D match of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Volgograd Arena Stadium here on Friday.

Late strikes by Philippe Coutinho and Neymar help Brazil beat Costa Rica in World Cup thriller

Jun 22, 2018, at 08:41 pm

St. Petersburg, June 22 (IBNS):   Late strikes by Philippe Coutinho and Neymar helped Brazil beat Costa Rica in a crucial group stage of the World Cup here on Friday.

Sachin Tendulkar finds the 'perfect recipe for disaster' in ODI cricket

Jun 22, 2018, at 05:26 pm

New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar finds the use of two new balls in ODI cricket as the 'perfect recipe for disaster'.

Virat Kohli is 100 percent fit for England tour

Jun 22, 2018, at 04:34 pm

Mumbai, June 22 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Friday assured his fans that he is hundred percent fit and ready for the upcoming tour in England.

David Richardson to deliver the 2018 MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture

Jun 22, 2018, at 01:54 pm

Dubai, Jun 22 (IBNS): International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive David Richardson will deliver the 2018 Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture at Lord’s on Aug 6, an official release stated.

Sri Lankan captain, coach and manager admit to breaching level 3 offence

Jun 22, 2018, at 01:49 pm

Dubai, Jun 22 (IBNS): Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal, coach Chandika Hathurusinghe and manager Asanka Gurusinha have admitted to breaching Article 2.3.1, a Level 3 offence, which relates to “conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game”.

FIFA World Cup: Brazil eye on first win against Costa Rica

Jun 22, 2018, at 11:59 am

Saint Petersburg, Jun 22 (IBNS): After failing to clinch a win in the opening match against Switzerland, Brazil will look to get the taste of their first victory in the FIFA World Cup 2018 against Costa Rica at the Saint Petersburg Stadium here on Friday.