Oscar to join Shanghai SIPG from Chelsea
Dec 23, 2016, at 11:23 pm
London, Dec 23 (IBNS): Chelsea Football Club on Friday said it has reached an agreement with Shanghai SIPG over the permanent transfer of footballer Oscar.
ICC Test and ODI Teams of the year announced
Dec 23, 2016, at 02:54 am
Dubai, Dec 22 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced its Test and ODI Teams of the Year.
Ashwin wins Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year 2016
Dec 22, 2016, at 07:08 pm
Dubai, Dec 22 (IBNS): Ravichandran Ashwin has become the third India player and 12th player overall to win the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy after being named as the ICC Cricketer of the Year 2016, an official release stated.
Faf du Plessis: CSA accepts ICC verdict
Dec 22, 2016, at 06:13 pm
Johannesburg, Dec 22 (IBNS): Cricket South Africa (CSA), the governing body of cricket In South Africa has accepted the International Cricket Council's (ICC) verdict on the ban imposed on Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis.
Marais Erasmus wins David Shepherd Trophy for ICC Umpire of the Year
Dec 22, 2016, at 04:30 pm
Dubai, Dec 22 (IBNS): Marais Erasmus of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires has won the David Shepherd Trophy for the ICC Umpire of the Year 2016, it was announced on Thursday.
Big Bash: Cricket Australia bans Andre Russell's black bat
Dec 22, 2016, at 02:42 am
Sydney, Dec 21 (IBNS): The Cricket Australia has banned the black bat used by West Indies cricketer Andre Russell during a Big Bash clash.
Judicial Commissioner upholds Match Referee’s earlier decision as he rejects du Plessis’s appeal
Dec 22, 2016, at 12:59 am
Dubai, Dec 21 (IBNS): The Chair of the ICC’s Code of Conduct Commission, The Hon Michael Beloff QC has dismissed Faf du Plessis’s appeal after the South African captain was found guilty of changing the condition of the ball in breach of Law 42.3 during the fourth day’s play in the second Test against Australia in Hobart.
Praful Patel re-elected as AIFF president
Dec 22, 2016, at 12:26 am
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IBNS): Praful Patel was unanimously elected as the President of the All India Football Federation at the Annual General Body Meeting held at Football House, the Headquarters of the All India Football Federation on Wednesday.
Dec 22, 2016, at 12:06 am
Jeev, Arjun & Jyoti make up star grouping in opening round of McLeod Russel Tour Championship 2016
Dec 21, 2016, at 11:51 pm
Kolkata, Dec 21 (IBNS): It promises to be a ‘Super Thursday’ for golf fans in Kolkata as they will be witness to a rare spectacle at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) during round one of the McLeod Russel Tour Championship 2016.
Irfan Pathan,Safa Baig welcome baby boy
Dec 21, 2016, at 10:05 pm
Baroda, Dec 21 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has announced that he has become the father of a baby boy.
Government of Mizoram, Tata Trusts join hands to promote sports
Dec 21, 2016, at 09:43 pm
Aizwal / Kolkata, Dec 21 (IBNS): The Government of Mizoram and Tata Trusts signed an MoU to nurture sports talent in the state by harnessing the rich wealth of talent and existing sports infrastructure. A state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence will be launched as part of this initiative.
Ashwin and Jadeja make it rare instance of two India bowlers topping ICC Test rankings
Dec 21, 2016, at 07:13 pm
Dubai, Dec 21 (IBNS): Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja’s maiden 10-wicket match haul against England in Chennai has propelled him to second position behind teammate and India’s star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, an official release stated.
Several member associations sanctioned for incidents during FIFA World Cup qualifiers and friendlies
Dec 21, 2016, at 04:19 pm
Zurich, Dec 21 (IBNS): FIFA on Monday confirm sanctions imposed on several football associations for incidents during 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches and international friendlies, an official release said.
Petra Kvitova suffers knife attack
Dec 21, 2016, at 12:54 am
Prostejov, Dec 20 (IBNS): Tennis star Petra Kvitova on Tuesday said she was injured in a knife attack at her home.
Vijay Goel congratulates Indian Test team for series victory against England
Dec 20, 2016, at 11:25 pm
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IBNS): Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel has congratulated Indian Cricket Team on its emphatic win over England in the just concluded Test Series.
Shillong Lajong FC signs Rocus Lamare
Dec 20, 2016, at 11:00 pm
Shillong, Dec 20 (IBNS): Shillong Lajong FC on Tuesday announced that midfielder Rocus Lamare will don the club’s colours once again and bring his wealth of experience to the youthful Lajong squad that will take part in the 2016-17 season of the I-League.
Roger Federer to return with Hopman Cup
Dec 20, 2016, at 10:51 pm
Basel, Dec 20 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis master Roger Federer on Tuesday announced he will return to the court with Hopman Cup.
India ends 2016 at the top of MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings
Dec 20, 2016, at 10:27 pm
Dubai/Chennai, Dec 20 (IBNS): India has ended 2016 as the number-one ranked Test side on the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings after registering a 4-0 victory over England in the five-match series which culminated with an innings and 75 runs win for the home side in Chennai on Tuesday.
India beat England by 75 runs, clinch series 4-0
Dec 20, 2016, at 10:22 pm
Chennai, Dec 20 (IBNS): Indian cricket team scripted a memorable victory in Chennai as the home side defeated England by 75 runs in the fifth Test to clinch the series 4-0 on Monday.
AIFF AGM to be held as scheduled on Dec 21
Dec 20, 2016, at 10:00 pm
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IBNS): The Hon'ble High Court of Delhi modified the order dated 15.12.2016 and vacated the stay order granted against the election process of All India Football Federation.
India beat England by an innings and 75 runs in last test as Jadeja runs amok
Dec 20, 2016, at 09:45 pm
Chennai, Dec 20 (IBNS) : Ravindra Jadeja cast a magic spell to tear into England batting and help India win by an innings and 75 runs as the visitors were bundled out for 207 runs in their second innings on the last day of the fifth test match.
Second Test against Pakistan: Hilton Cartwright added in Australian side
Dec 20, 2016, at 09:31 pm
Sydney, Dec 20 (IBNS): Allrounder Hilton Cartwright has been added in Australia's squad for the second Test against Pakistan.
Fifth Test last day : England 167/4 at tea
Dec 20, 2016, at 08:16 pm
Chennai, Dec 20 (IBNS) : Moeen Ali and Ben Stokes appeared to have steadied England as the visitors scored 167 for four at tea after losing three quick wickets on the fifth day of the last cricket test match against India on Tuesday.
Fifth Test last day : Alastair Cook fall to Jadeja, England 103/1 in second innings after lunch
Dec 20, 2016, at 06:27 pm
Chennai, Dec 20 (IBNS) : Ravindra Jadeja made the breakthrough for India by dismissing Alastair Cook to break the opening partnership of England in their second innings as the visitors were 103 for one in their second innings chasing the 282-run winning target on the fifth day of the last test match on Tuesday.
President wishes Karun Nair for his 300
Dec 20, 2016, at 02:06 am
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IBNS): Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday congratulated Indian cricketer Karun Nair as he beccame the second Indian batsman to score 300 runs in Test match.
Narendra Modi congratulates Karun Nair for 303
Dec 19, 2016, at 11:33 pm
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IBNS): Appreciating his triple century, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conrgratulated Indian batsman Karun Nair on Monday.
Karun scripts history, England eye to draw Test
Dec 19, 2016, at 10:52 pm
Chennai, Dec 19 (IBNS): At the start of the day Karun Nair was just another name with a good domestic record, by the end of it, he is India's second batsman after Virender Sehwag to score 300 runs in a Test.
Dec 19, 2016, at 10:12 pm
Chennai, Dec 19 (IBNS): Indian batsman Karun Nair has scored 300 runs in the first innings of India against England in the fifth Test here on Monday.
ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 schedule announced
Dec 19, 2016, at 09:22 pm
Dubai, Dec 19 (IBNS): With 50 days to go for the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017, the ICC has announced the event schedule which brings together 10 sides in their quest to claim four remaining places in the event proper.