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IPL 2017: KXIP beats RPS by 6 wickets

Apr 09, 2017, at 01:11 am

Rajkot, Apr 7 (IBNS):Kings XI Punjab defeated Rising Pune Supergiant by 6 wickets to begin their journey in the tenth edition of Indian Premier league ,on Saturday.

IPL 2017: Pune sets 164 as target for Kings XI Punjab to win

Apr 08, 2017, at 11:58 pm

Indore,Apr 8 (IBNS): With a half century of the most expensive player of IPL 10, Ben Stokes, Rising Pune Supergiant managed to set 164 as target for Kings XI Punjab to win despite losing early wickets, on Saturday.

Younus Khan announces retirement from international cricket

Apr 08, 2017, at 11:34 pm

Karachi, Apr 8 (IBNS): Pakistan batsman and former cricketer Younus Khan on Saturday announced his retirement from international cricket.

Africa battles it out for place at global ICC WCL Division 5

Apr 08, 2017, at 04:18 pm

Dubai, Apr 8 (IBNS): Six of Africa’s developing cricket countries from Saturday will be on show at the ICC World Cricket League – Africa 2017, an official release stated.

FIFA publishes new annual reports, confirms target result of USD 100 million for cycle

Apr 08, 2017, at 04:07 pm

Zurich, Apr 8 (IBNS): FIFA on Friday published its Financial, Governance and Activity Reports for 2016, an official release stated.

IPL: Kolkata start campaign with a win, thump Gujarat by 10 wickets

Apr 08, 2017, at 04:52 am

Rajkot, Apr 7 (IBNS): The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) started their IPL campaign on a strong note, thumping Gujarat Lions (GL) by 10 wickets to register a massive win, here on Friday.

IPL 2017: GL set 184 as target for KKR

Apr 08, 2017, at 03:13 am

Rajkot, Apr 7 (IBNS): Gujarat Lions has set 184 as target for KKR to win in an IPL match here on Friday.

Badminton: PV Sindhu attains No. 2 in rankings, Saina falls to 9

Apr 08, 2017, at 02:53 am

Malaysia, Apr 7 (IBNS): PV Sindhu attained the No.2 spot in the latest rankings of Badminton world Federation after the win in India Open Superseries while Saina Nehwal has fallen to 9, according to media reports on Friday.

Delhi Daredevils sign Ben Hilfenhaus to replace J.P. Duminy

Apr 08, 2017, at 02:24 am

New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS): Ben Hilfenhaus, the Australian fast-bowler, has been signed by the Delhi Daredevils as a replacement for South African batsman J.P. Duminy for the VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017.

IPL 2017: KKR captain Gautam Gambhir wins toss, opts to bowl

Apr 08, 2017, at 01:30 am

Rajkot, Apr 7 (IBNS): Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir won the toss against Gujarat Lions and decided to bowl in their first match this season, on Friday.

India reach 101, highest FIFA ranking in two decades

Apr 07, 2017, at 11:25 pm

New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS): India have moved up on the FIFA ranking list to the 101 position.

Atlético de Kolkata celebrates ‘ISL Scouting Festival’ with Reliance Foundation Young Champs for the 3rd Edition

Apr 07, 2017, at 10:25 pm

Kolkata, Apr 7 (IBNS): Assuring their allegiance and loyalty towards a sustainable growth of football in India, Reliance Foundation Young Champs (RFYC) is back with their 3rd edition of residential football scholarship along with Atlético de Kolkata at Bidhannagar Municipal Sports Complex ground.

FIFA Appeal Committee passes decision on Saoud Al-Mohannadi

Apr 07, 2017, at 04:32 pm

Zurich, Apr 7 (IBNS): The FIFA Appeal Committee, chaired by Larry Mussenden (Bermuda), has upheld the appeal lodged by Saoud Al-Mohannadi against the decision taken by the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee, lifting the sanctions imposed on him as a result, an official release stated.

Smith helps Pune beat Mumbai by 7 wickets

Apr 07, 2017, at 05:15 am

Pune, Apr 6 (IBNS): Skipper Steve Smith hit a massive six in the last over which decided the fate of the game as Rising Pune Supergiant beat Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in an IPL match here on Thursday.

IPL 2017: Rising Pune Supergiant wins toss, opts to field

Apr 07, 2017, at 03:54 am

Pune, Apr 6 (IBNS): Rising Pune Supergiant captain Steve smith won the toss and opted to field first against Mumbai Indians, in the second match of this season of Indian Premier League, on Thursday.

Bhupathi chooses Bopanna over Paes for India-Uzbekistan Davis Cup tie

Apr 06, 2017, at 10:04 pm

Bengaluru, Apr 6 (IBNS): Non-playing captain Mahesh Bhupathi of India's Davis Cup team, on Thursday, selected Rohan Bopanna over veteran tennis player Leander Paes for the Asia/Ocenia tie against Uzbekistan, according to media reports.

Hisense becomes official sponsor of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Apr 06, 2017, at 03:34 pm

Zurich, Apr 6 (IBNS): Hisense, one of China’s largest consumer electronics companies, has become an official sponsor of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, an official release stated.

Match officials for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017 appointed

Apr 06, 2017, at 03:17 pm

Zurich, Apr 6 (IBNS): FIFA has announced the match officials who will be in charge at the forthcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017, an official release stated.

IPL: SRH start off strong, defeat RCB by 35 runs

Apr 06, 2017, at 05:46 am

Hyderabad, Apr 5 (IBNS): Chasing a target of 208 runs in the inaugural match of the 10th edition of the Indian Premiere League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lost the 'Southern Derby' against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 35 runs here on Wednesday.

IPL opening ceremony: Four iconic players felicitated

Apr 06, 2017, at 12:55 am

Hyderabad, Apr 5 (IBNS): Four iconic players, including Sachin Tendulkar, were felicitated ahead of the opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

Former World Champions aim to strengthen claims for automatic qualification for WC 2019

Apr 05, 2017, at 09:57 pm

Dubai, Apr 5 (IBNS): The West Indies and Pakistan will aim to consolidate their positions on the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings in their bid to qualify directly for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 when they will feature in a three-match ODI series starting in Guyana on Friday.

Sehwag welcomes Ishant to Kings XI Punjab family

Apr 05, 2017, at 03:06 pm

Mohali, Apr 5 (IBNS): Former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag has welcomed Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharma to the Kings Xi Punjab side.

68,000 tickets for ICC Champions Trophy to go on sale

Apr 05, 2017, at 01:33 am

Dubai, Apr 4 (IBNS): International cricket fans still have the chance to be a part of this summer's much-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy in England and Wales – as 34,000 tickets for all 15 matches are set to go on sale at 12pm BST on Wednesday (5/4).

Mashrafe Mortaza announces retirement from T20

Apr 05, 2017, at 12:51 am

Colombo, Apr 4 (IBNS): Bangladeshi all-rounder Mashrafe Mortaza on Tuesday announced his retirement from T20 cricket.

Shane Watson named RCB's interim skipper in Kohli's absence

Apr 04, 2017, at 11:28 pm

Bangalore, Apr 4 (IBNS): Australian cricketer Shane Watson has been named the skipper of the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the absence of full-time skipper Virat Kohli.

Kohli shares selfie with other IPL captains

Apr 04, 2017, at 10:59 pm

Hyderabad, Apr 4 (IBNS): Indian cricket team skipper and Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday shared a selfie with all the leaders of the IPL teams on his Twitter page.

Kolkata to host 10th edition of the Audi quattro Cup India

Apr 04, 2017, at 10:03 pm

Kolkata, Apr 4 (IBNS): Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer on Tuesday announced the Kolkata leg of the 10th edition of the Audi quattro Cup in India.

ICC appoints Alex Marshall as new General Manager of Anti-Corruption Unit

Apr 04, 2017, at 09:50 pm

Dubai, Apr 4 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the forthcoming appointment of Alex Marshall as the new General Manager of its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU).

Elite panel of commentators set to lend their voice for VIVO IPL 2017

Apr 04, 2017, at 09:45 pm

New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS): A panel of elite commentators will be behind the microphone in the 2017 edition of the VIVO IPL bringing to life the colour and flavour of the tournament.

Roger Federer jumps up two spots, reach 4th spot in ATP rankings

Apr 04, 2017, at 03:25 am

London, Apr 3 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis star Roger Federer has moved two spots up to reach the fourth place in the latest ATP rankings released on Monday.