Warner ton leads Australia to series win
Dec 07, 2016, at 07:04 pm
Dubai, Dec 7 (IBNS): David Warner smashed his sixth One-Day International century of 2016 after Australia had been put in to bat by New Zealand, powering the team to a 116-run win that secured the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy from New Zealand at the Manuka Oval, Canberra on Tuesday (December 6), an official ICC release stated.
No decision taken on fifth India-England Test in Chennai: BCCI
Dec 07, 2016, at 12:54 am
Mumbai, Dec 6 (IBNS): The BCCI on Tuesday said no decision has been taken regarding hosting of the fifth match of the Paytm Test series between India and England in Chennai from Dec 16, following the sensitive situation in the state following the death of late former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.
BCCI condoles Jayalalithaa's demise
Dec 07, 2016, at 12:27 am
Mumbai, Dec 6 (IBNS): The BCCI on Tuesday mourned the death of late former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.
Cash crunch: Roger Federer, Serena Williams not to participate in IPTL this year
Dec 06, 2016, at 10:04 pm
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS): Global Tennis icons Roger Federer and Serena Williams will not participate in the current edition of the IPTL, organizers said on Tuesday.
Coca Cola Cup to augment AIFF's Scouting for U-17 WC
Dec 06, 2016, at 10:02 pm
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS): With less than a year left, All India Football Federation is providing talented kids all over the Country another chance to give it a shot to get selected for the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017in the Coca Cola Cup.
Faf du Plessis appeal hearing set for Dec 19
Dec 06, 2016, at 09:31 pm
Dubai, Dec 6 (IBNS): The ICC on Tuesday confirmed the hearing date for Faf du Plessis’ appeal will be on Dec 19.
Anil Kumble greets Ravindra Jadeja, Karun Nair on birthday
Dec 06, 2016, at 07:58 pm
Mumbai, Dec 6 (IBNS) Indian cricket team's head coach Anil Kumble greeted cricketers Ravindra Jadeja and Karun Nair on their birthday.
Parthiv Patel to remain, Ishant Sharma released from Test team
Dec 06, 2016, at 04:53 pm
Mumbai, Dec 6 (IBNS): Wicket-keeper batsman Parthiv Patel will continue to be part of the Indian Test team for the 4th Test of the five-match series to be held in Mumbai from December 8, an official release stated.
Shikhar Dhawan turns 31, Sehwag wishes him in his unique way
Dec 06, 2016, at 12:41 am
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS): In his unique style of wishing on birthday,former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag on Monday greeted opener Shikhar Dhawan as he turned 31.
Koeli living up to her promise
Dec 05, 2016, at 03:58 am
Kolkata, Dec 4 (IBNS): Representing Joydeep Karmakar Shooting Academy (JKSA), Koeli Dalmiya has secured 1st position along with Mehuli Ghosh and Arnisha Chowdhury in group segment of 10 m Air rifle peep sight Women category at the Dr. Harihar Banerjee Air Weapon Shooting Championship.
BCCI congratulates Indian Women’s team on winning Asia Cup title
Dec 05, 2016, at 12:13 am
Mumbai, Dec 4 (IBNS): The Indian Women’s team beat Pakistan by 17 runs to win Asia Cup T20 tournament in Bangkok on Sunday.
Registration up by 20 per cent for TSK 25k
Dec 04, 2016, at 01:30 am
Kolkata, Dec 3 (IBNS) The city of joy is warming up to distance running as with 7 days left for closing of registration the graph has spiked by 20 per cent for 25 and 10 km run in the TSK 25K promoted by Procam International Pvt Ltd.
Usain Bolt awarded IAAF World Athlete of the Year for the sixth time
Dec 03, 2016, at 07:25 pm
Monte Carlo, Dec 3 (IBNS): Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, was awarded the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Athlete of the Year (male) for a record sixth time, reports said.
Nominees for The Best FIFA Football Awards revealed
Dec 03, 2016, at 04:38 pm
Zurich, Dec 3 (IBNS): FIFA on Friday announced the final contenders for The Best FIFA Football Awards, an official release stated.
PV Sindhu reaches 7th spot in BWF rankings
Dec 03, 2016, at 04:18 am
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IBNS): Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has reacehed her career-best seventh position in the latest BWF rankings.
Nico Rosberg retires from F1 racing
Dec 03, 2016, at 01:39 am
Vienna, Dec 2 (IBNS): World champion Nico Rosberg on Friday announced his retirement from Formula One racing.
Brian Lara to participate in Festival of Cricket
Dec 03, 2016, at 12:18 am
Sydney, Dec 2 (IBNS): Former West Indies skipper Brian Lara will participate in the Western Australia's Festival of Cricket, reports said.
Saina Nehwal crashes out from Macau Open Grand Prix Gold tournament
Dec 02, 2016, at 10:17 pm
Beijing, Dec 2 (IBNS): Indian Badminton star Saina Nehwal crashed out of the Macau Open Grand Prix Gold tournament after being defeated by Zhang Yiman of China here on Friday.
55 names revealed for FIFA FIFPro World11 2016
Dec 02, 2016, at 04:44 pm
Zurich, Dec 2 (IBNS): FIFPro, the worldwide players’ union, and FIFA on Thursday announced the final 55-player shortlist for the FIFA FIFPro World11 2016, an official release stated.
FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 tickets to go on public sale on Dec 1 2016
Dec 01, 2016, at 06:23 pm
Zurich, Dec 1 (IBNS): With the eight participating countries' routes to glory at the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 now mapped out, as of Thursday, Dec 1 2016, 12.00 CET/14.00 MSK time, fans will be able to apply for tickets with just a few mouse clicks on the exclusive sales website FIFA.com/tickets, an official release stated.
Yuvraj Singh marries Hazel Keech at gurudwara in Chandigarh
Dec 01, 2016, at 05:02 am
Mumbai, Nov 30 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Wednesday tied knots with actress-model Hazel Keech at a gurudwara in Chandigarh.
16 member Pakistani squad announced for Test series against Australia
Dec 01, 2016, at 01:35 am
Islamabad, Nov 30 (IBNS): Pakistani selectors have named 16-member squad for the upcoming Test series against Australia.
Hafeez allowed to resume bowling in international cricket, says ICC
Dec 01, 2016, at 12:45 am
Dubai, Nov 30 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced that following remedial work and reassessment, the bowling action of Pakistan’s Mohammad Hafeez has been found to be legal, and the player can now resume bowling in international cricket.
Wasim Akram to conduct special workshop in Colombo tomorrow
Dec 01, 2016, at 12:16 am
Colombo, Nov 30 (IBNS): Sri Lanka Cricket has announced that former Pakistani skipper Wasim Akram will conduct a special workshop in Colombo on Dec 1 at the SSC.
Tata Hexa partners Tata Open India International Challenge 2016
Nov 30, 2016, at 10:43 pm
Mumbai/Kolkata, Nov 30 (IBNS): Tata Hexa associates with Tata Open India International Challenge 2016.
Keaton Jennings,Liam Dawson to join England Test squad
Nov 30, 2016, at 09:42 pm
London, Nov 30 (IBNS): Opener Keaton Jennings and spinner Liam Dawson have been named in the England squad for the last two Tests against India.
Brian Vitori’s bowling action again under review
Nov 30, 2016, at 07:17 pm
Dubai, Nov 30 (IBNS): Zimbabwe fast bowler Brian Vitori has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action during the final of the tri-series in Bulawayo on Sunday which Sri Lanka won by six wickets, an official release stated.
Kohli continues surge towards top with career-best third rank in Tests
Nov 30, 2016, at 07:02 pm
Dubai, Nov 30 (IBNS): India captain Virat Kohli has moved up to a career-best third spot in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen after coming up with a useful contribution in his team’s eight-wicket win over England in the third Test in Mohali that helped take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, an official release stated.
Hockey India appoints David John as the Director, High Performance
Nov 30, 2016, at 02:07 am
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IBNS): Hockey India on Tuesday appointed David John as the Director, High Performance of the organisation.
Pakistan fined for slow over-rate against New Zealand
Nov 30, 2016, at 01:03 am
Dubai, Nov 29 (IBNS) Pakistan has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate against New Zealand during the second Test in Hamilton which ended on Tuesday.