One-off Test: Mahmudullah holds fort, India five away from another win
Feb 13, 2017, at 05:32 pm
Hyderabad, Feb 13 (IBNS): Chasing 459 runs for a historic win, Bangladesh lost senior man Shakib Al Hasan and skipper Mushfiqur Rahim on the morning session of the final day of the one-off Test match against India.
Blind T20 WC: Mamata Banerjee congratulates Indian team
Feb 13, 2017, at 04:20 am
Kolkata, Feb 12 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday congratulated the Indian team for winning the Blind T20 World Cup.
India pick up three wickets, Bangladesh struggle at 103-3
Feb 12, 2017, at 11:39 pm
Hyderabad, Feb 12 (IBNS): India positioned themselves in a strong place in the ongoing Test match against Bangladesh as the visitors were reduced to 103 for the loss of three wickets at the end of the fourth day's play here on Sunday.
New Zealand T20,ODI squads for series against SA announced
Feb 12, 2017, at 11:05 pm
Wellington, Feb 12 (IBNS): New Zealand Cricket has announced two squads for the ODI and T20 series against South Africa.
Blind T20 World Cup: Modi congratulates Indian team
Feb 12, 2017, at 10:58 pm
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian cricket team for winning the Blind T20 World Cup.
Vijay Goel congratulates Indian Team for retaining T 20 World Cup for Blind Cricketers
Feb 12, 2017, at 09:39 pm
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IBNS): Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel has congratulated Indian team for lifting T 20 World Cup for Blind Cricketers.
South Africa ensures place in Super Six
Feb 12, 2017, at 01:32 am
Dubai, Feb 11 (IBNS): South Africa defeated Bangladesh by six wickets on Saturday to book a place in the Super Six stage from Group B of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 while host Sri Lanka and Ireland moved closer to the next round with their second wins in Group A.
Imran Tahir becomes number- one ranked bowler as du Plessis breaks into top-5
Feb 11, 2017, at 11:49 pm
Dubai, Feb 11 (IBNS): South Africa’s duo of Imran Tahir and Faf du Plessis have achieved personal milestones in the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Player Rankings following stellar performances in the just concluded five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.
India-Bangladesh test : Bangla 322/6, struggling to avoid follow-on
Feb 11, 2017, at 10:49 pm
Hyderabad, Feb 11 (IBNS) : Recovering from an early setback, Bangladesh scored 322 for six wickets at the end of the third day's play of their one-off test match against India, but the spectre of a follow-on continued to loom large as they were trailing by 365 runs
PSL corruption allegation: Mohammad Irfan questioned
Feb 11, 2017, at 09:59 pm
Islamabad, Feb 11 (IBNS): Amid ongoing investigation into an international syndicate which is believed to be attempting to corrupt the Pakistan Super League, its Chairman Najam Sethi on Saturday said Islamabad United pacer Mohammad Irfan has been questioned.
IND vs BAN cricket: Umesh, Ishant hand over crucial breakthroughs
Feb 11, 2017, at 05:40 pm
Hyderabad, Feb 11 (IBNS): Indian pace duo of Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav struck early to pick up three wickets and leave Bangladesh reeling at 125 runs for the loss of four wickets here on Saturday, day two of the one-off Test match.
Sachin Tendulkar lauds Virat Kohli's form
Feb 11, 2017, at 03:58 pm
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IBNS): Cricketing legend and Bharat Ratna awardee, Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday lauded Indian skipper Virat Kohli's form.
Tiger Woods pulls outof genenis and Honds due to back spasms
Feb 11, 2017, at 04:46 am
Washington, Feb 10 (IBNS): Golf icon Tiger Woods on Friday announced that due to ongoing back spasms, similar to what he experienced in Dubai, he will be unable to compete in the Genesis Open and The Honda Classic.
Feb 11, 2017, at 01:51 am
Colombo, Feb 1 (IBNS): India scored a comprehensive 125 runs victory over Ireland for a third consecutive win in Group A to ensure a place in the Super Six stage of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 while Pakistan and Bangladesh moved closer to qualifying with their second wins in Group B on Friday.
Kohli slams fourth double in test, surpasses Bradman : India 687/6 declared against Bangladesh
Feb 10, 2017, at 11:09 pm
Hyderabad, Feb 10 (IBNS) : A record breaking double century by skipper Virat Kohli-his fourth in test career-and a brace of tons by opener Murali Vijay and wicket keeper Wriddhiman Saha helped India to pile up a staggering 687 before they declared the first innings with four wickets in hand on the second day of the one-off test match against Bangladesh in Hyderabad on Friday.
Virat departs post 200, Saha takes charge
Feb 10, 2017, at 08:01 pm
Hyderabad, Feb 10 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli completed his fourth double century in Test cricket but departed soon after as India piled up an excess of 600 runs, here on Friday, in the one-off Test against Bangladesh.
Virat nears double century, Rahane departs for 82
Feb 10, 2017, at 06:20 pm
Hyderabad, Feb 10 (IBNS): A belligerent Virat Kohli took apart the Bangladeshi attack as India finished the morning session of day two of the one-off Test on a strong note, here on Friday.
Virat nears double century, Rahane departs for 82
Feb 10, 2017, at 05:44 pm
Hyderabad, Feb 10 (IBNS): A belligerent Virat Kohli took apart the Bangladeshi attack as India finished the morning session of day two of the one-off Test on a strong note, here on Friday.
FIFA extends ban of Korea Republic official
Feb 10, 2017, at 04:36 pm
Zurich, Feb 10 (IBNS): FIFA on Thursday confirmed the worldwide extension of two sanctions imposed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary Committee against the Korea Republic official Kim Sangwoo for breaches of the AFC Code of Ethics, an official release stated.
Mithali Raj looks forward to Ireland match
Feb 10, 2017, at 01:57 am
Colombo, Feb 9 (IBNS): India captain Mithali Raj is not taking lightly the next match against Ireland on Friday that could make her team the first to ensure a berth in the Super Six stage of the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2017 but is at the same time planning to groom players in matches ahead.
Virat's century put India on top
Feb 10, 2017, at 12:18 am
Hyderabad, Feb 9 (IBNS): India skipper Virat Kohli registered his 16th Test century as India ended day one of the solitary Test match against Bangladesh on top, here on Thursday.
Pujara departs for 83, Vijay eyeing another Test hundred
Feb 09, 2017, at 08:11 pm
Hyderabad, Feb 9 (IBNS): Mehdi Hasan put an end to a mammoth partnership between Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara to deny the latter another Test Hundred here on Thursday, day one of the one-off Test between India and Bangladesh.
Vijay, Pujara steady ship after Rahul's early dismissal
Feb 09, 2017, at 05:25 pm
Hyderabad, Feb 9 (IBNS): Opting to bat first in a one-off Test match against Bangladesh, the Indian batsman have put on 86 runs for the loss of a solitary wicket, here on Thursday, day one of the match.
Football: India to play international friendly against Cambodia
Feb 09, 2017, at 04:37 pm
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IBNS): The Indian National Team, as part of their preparation for the forthcoming AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers 2019 will be playing an International Friendly against Cambodia in Phnom Penh on March 22, 2017, an official release stated.
After Rasool, another Kashmir crickter shines in domestic cricket
Feb 09, 2017, at 02:14 am
Srinagar, Feb 8 (IBNS): After Parvez Rasool, another young cricketing sensation from Jammu and Kashmir, Umar Nazir, who made his first-class debut in 2013, has made a mark in the domestic cricket by becoming the highest wicket taker in qualifying round of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy this year.
Nikita Biswas is the Winner of the 36th Taj Bengal Golf Trophy 2017
Feb 09, 2017, at 01:56 am
Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS): The 36th Taj Bengal trophy for ladies hosted the 36-hole golf tournament at Tollygunge club with a participation of 58 golfers this year.
SL, Pakistan score impressive victories,India register win
Feb 09, 2017, at 01:07 am
Colombo, Feb 8 (IBNS): Sri Lanka and Pakistan powered to big wins with fine all-round performances, even as India and South Africa notched their second victories in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 on Wednesday.
FIFA extends ban of Timor-Leste FA General Secretary
Feb 08, 2017, at 06:14 pm
Zurich, Feb 8 (IBNS): FIFA on Tuesday confirmed the worldwide extension of the ban imposed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary Committee on the General Secretary of the Timor-Leste Football Association, who was found guilty of using falsified documents in connection with the fielding of ineligible players by Timor-Leste, an official release stated.
FIFA extends ban of five Nigerian officials
Feb 08, 2017, at 06:13 pm
Zurich, Feb 8 (IBNS): FIFA on Tuesday confirm the worldwide extension of sanctions imposed by the Nigerian Football Federation’s (NFF) Disciplinary Committee on May 12, 2016, against the officials Christopher Giwa, Muazu Suleyman, Yahaya Adama, Sani Fema and Johnson Effiong for breaches of the NFF Statutes and the FIFA Code of Ethics, an official release said.
India-Bangladesh Test: Ratnakar Shetty named as observer
Feb 08, 2017, at 02:28 am
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IBNS): The BCCI on Tuesday named Ratnakar Shetty, General Manager - Administration and Game Development, as the observer to supervise and monitor arrangements being made by the Hyderabad Cricket Association for the Test match between India and Bangladesh at Hyderabad.
