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Gautam Gambhir offers prayers at Kolkata's Kalighat Temple ahead of India-England clash

Gautam Gambhir offers prayers at Kolkata's Kalighat Temple ahead of India-England clash

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian cricket head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday visited the Kalighat Temple in Kolkata ahead of his team's inaugural T20 match against England in the city on January 22.

IBNSJan 22, 2025
Australia's Gardner back as No. 1 all-rounder in ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings

Australia's Gardner back as No. 1 all-rounder in ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings

Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner has regained the number one spot for all-rounders and attained a career-best 10th position among batters in the ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings after her match-winning century in the third ODI against England in Hobart on Friday.

IBNSJan 21, 2025
Women's T20 World Cup: Nigeria and USA tread different paths to first win

Women's T20 World Cup: Nigeria and USA tread different paths to first win

Nigeria and the USA both earned their first ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup wins but did so in different ways.

IBNSJan 20, 2025
India's golden boy Neeraj Chopra marries Himani Mor, shares heart-warming images on social media

India's golden boy Neeraj Chopra marries Himani Mor, shares heart-warming images on social media

Two-time Olympic medalist and Indian javelin champion Neeraj Chopra on Sunday shared images of his marriage on social media, leaving hundreds of female followers heartbroken.

IBNSJan 19, 2025
Arrest warrant issued against Bangladeshi cricketer and former Awami League lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan

Arrest warrant issued against Bangladeshi cricketer and former Awami League lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan

A Bangladeshi court on Sunday issued an arrest warrant against cricket star and former Awami League lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan and three others in a case involving bounced cheques at IFIC Bank.

IBNSJan 19, 2025
Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker's grandmother and uncle killed in road accident

Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker's grandmother and uncle killed in road accident

Charkhi Dadri (Haryana): International shooter Manu Bhaker's grandmother and uncle tragically lost their lives in a road accident on Sunday, January 19, reported India Today.

IBNSJan 19, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami included to India's Champions Trophy squad, Rohit Sharma named captain

Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami included to India's Champions Trophy squad, Rohit Sharma named captain

The Indian selectors on Saturday named Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami were named in the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy which will be played in Dubai and Pakistan next month.

IBNSJan 18, 2025
Australia open ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup with win as rain disrupts play

Australia open ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup with win as rain disrupts play

Caoimhe Bray shone on her ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup debut as Australia defeated Scotland on the opening day in Malaysia.

IBNSJan 18, 2025
ICC announces Olympic gymnast Farah Ann Abdul Hadi as U19 Women's T20 World Cup event ambassador

ICC announces Olympic gymnast Farah Ann Abdul Hadi as U19 Women's T20 World Cup event ambassador

The ICC has announced Olympic gymnast Farah Ann Abdul Hadi, as the official event ambassador for the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Malaysia 2025.

IBNSJan 17, 2025
India become third team to hammer 400 runs in an ODI innings in women's cricket

India become third team to hammer 400 runs in an ODI innings in women's cricket

Skipper Smriti Mandhana led from the front as India women's team hammered 400 runs for the first time in an ODI innings against Ireland on Wednesday.

IBNSJan 16, 2025
Pakistani-origin English cricketer Saqib Mahmood facing visa issue ahead of India tour: Reports

Pakistani-origin English cricketer Saqib Mahmood facing visa issue ahead of India tour: Reports

Pakistani-origin English pacer Saqib Mahmood was forced to miss the upcoming training camp of the England cricket team in the UAE ahead of the series against India after his visa was delayed.

IBNSJan 14, 2025
Indian cricketers' wives not allowed for entire tour: BCCI's stricter rules after BGT drubbing

Indian cricketers' wives not allowed for entire tour: BCCI's stricter rules after BGT drubbing

Mumbai/IBNS: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a new set of rules barring cricketers' wives from accompanying their husbands for the entire tour in a corrective measure after a drubbing in Australia.

IBNSJan 14, 2025
Rohit Sharma to continue as skipper, tells BCCI to search for his replacement: Reports

Rohit Sharma to continue as skipper, tells BCCI to search for his replacement: Reports

Rohit Sharma, who did not feature in the fifth match of the Border-Gavaskar series amid his poor show with the bat against Australia, has expressed his desire to lead the Indian team for a short while and asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India to search for his replacement.

IBNSJan 13, 2025
Netflix's docu series The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan to premiere on February 7

Netflix's docu series The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan to premiere on February 7

Streaming giant Netflix's show The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan showcasing the on-field rivalry between the two cricket giants will premiere on the web platform on February 7.

IBNSJan 13, 2025
Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia elected as BCCI secretary and treasurer

Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia elected as BCCI secretary and treasurer

Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia have been unanimously elected as the secretary and treasurer, respectively, of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

IBNSJan 13, 2025
IPL 2025 to begin on March 21, final on May 25

IPL 2025 to begin on March 21, final on May 25

Mumbai/IBNS: The 18th edition of cash-rich T20 tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) will kickstart on March 21 and the final will be played on May 25, said Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla, media reports said.

IBNSJan 13, 2025
Pat Cummins to lead Australia in Champions Trophy

Pat Cummins to lead Australia in Champions Trophy

Pat Cummins will look forward to leading Australia in the upcoming Champions Trophy which will be played in Pakistan and the UAE next month.

IBNSJan 13, 2025
Punjab Kings name Shreyas Iyer as skipper for upcoming IPL season

Punjab Kings name Shreyas Iyer as skipper for upcoming IPL season

Punjab Kings announced cricketer Shreyas Iyer as the skipper of their squad for the upcoming Indian Premier League season.

IBNSJan 12, 2025
India announce squad for England T20I series, Mohammad Shami returns

India announce squad for England T20I series, Mohammad Shami returns

The Indian cricket board on Saturday announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against England, with Mohammad Shami making his return to the team.

IBNSJan 11, 2025
Bangladesh's Tamim Iqbal announces retirement from international cricket

Bangladesh's Tamim Iqbal announces retirement from international cricket

Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh opening batter Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from the international cricket.

IBNSJan 11, 2025
Steve Smith to lead Australia in Sri Lanka series in absence of Pat Cummins

Steve Smith to lead Australia in Sri Lanka series in absence of Pat Cummins

Australian cricket icon Steve Smith will lead the national side in absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

IBNSJan 09, 2025
England cricket team have right to boycott Afghanistan match in CT 2025: UK Labour MP

England cricket team have right to boycott Afghanistan match in CT 2025: UK Labour MP

London/IBNS: The England cricket team have the right to boycott the match against Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 in response to the Taliban government's steps to curb women's rights in the South Asian country, said UK Labour MP Toni Antoniazzi, media reports said.

IBNSJan 08, 2025
England cricket team have right to boycott Afghanistan match in CT 2025: UK Labour MP

England cricket team have right to boycott Afghanistan match in CT 2025: UK Labour MP

London/IBNS: The England cricket team have the right to boycott the match against Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 in response to the Taliban government's steps to curb women's rights in the South Asian country, said UK Labour MP Toni Antoniazzi, media reports said.

IBNSJan 08, 2025
People forget what Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli achieved in the past: Yuvraj Singh on duo receiving flak over flop show in BGT

People forget what Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli achieved in the past: Yuvraj Singh on duo receiving flak over flop show in BGT

New Delhi/IBNS: Former Indian cricket icon Yuvraj Singh has backed skipper Rohit Sharma and his predecessor Virat Kohli, who have been slammed for poor form in the backdrop of the national team's drubbing against Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-2025.

IBNSJan 07, 2025
Defending champions Australia to face South Africa in WTC final after thrashing India 3-1 in home series

Defending champions Australia to face South Africa in WTC final after thrashing India 3-1 in home series

Australia claimed a decisive victory over India in the fifth Test in Sydney on Sunday to seal a 3-1 Border-Gavaskar series triumph and earn themselves a spot alongside South Africa at the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 at Lord’s in June.

IBNSJan 05, 2025
Sunil Gavaskar expresses displeasure on being overlooked for Border-Gavaskar trophy presentation

Sunil Gavaskar expresses displeasure on being overlooked for Border-Gavaskar trophy presentation

New Delhi: Indian cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar Sunday voiced his disappointment after being overlooked for the presentation of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a prestigious award named in honour of him and Australian legend Allan Border, despite being present at the venue.

IBNSJan 05, 2025
Sunil Gavaskar expresses displeasure on being overlooked for Border-Gavaskar trophy presentation

Sunil Gavaskar expresses displeasure on being overlooked for Border-Gavaskar trophy presentation

New Delhi: Indian cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar Sunday voiced his disappointment after being overlooked for the presentation of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a prestigious award named in honour of him and Australian legend Allan Border, despite being present at the venue.

IBNSJan 05, 2025
Australia beat India by six wickets to clinch Border-Gavaskar Trophy by 3-1 margin

Australia beat India by six wickets to clinch Border-Gavaskar Trophy by 3-1 margin

India's hope to reach WTC final was dashed after Australia beat the visitors by six wickets in the final match to clinch the Border Gavaskar series by 3-1 margin on Sunday.

IBNSJan 05, 2025
Australia beat India by six wickets to clinch Border-Gavaskar Trophy by 3-1 margin

Australia beat India by six wickets to clinch Border-Gavaskar Trophy by 3-1 margin

India's hope to reach WTC final was dashed after Australia beat the visitors by six wickets in the final match to clinch the Border Gavaskar series by 3-1 margin on Sunday.

IBNSJan 05, 2025
Rishabh Pant's carnage leads Australia-India Sydney Test to cliffhanger

Rishabh Pant's carnage leads Australia-India Sydney Test to cliffhanger

Sydney/IBNS: Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's trademark fiery batting on day two of the fifth Test against Australia opened the doors for all kinds of results in the final match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

IBNSJan 04, 2025

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