ICC to award points to Pakistan following technical committee's decision
Nov 23, 2016, at 03:58 pm
Dubai, Nov 23 (IBNS): Following consideration of written submissions from both the PCB and the BCCI, the ICC Technical Committee has ruled that the India Women’s team is deemed to have forfeited each of the three matches it was due to play against Pakistan in Round 6 of the ICC Women’s Championship, and that the associated points should be awarded to Pakistan, an official release stated.
Parthiv Patel to replace Wriddhiman Saha for the 3rd Test
Nov 23, 2016, at 03:53 pm
Mumbai, Nov 23 (IBNS): Parthiv Patel will replace Saha in the Indian team for the third Test match against England to be played from Nov 26, at Mohali, an official release stated.
Indian squad for remaining series against England announced
Nov 22, 2016, at 11:14 pm
Mumbai, Nov 22 (IBNS): Selectors on Tuesday announced the squad for the remaining three Tests against England.
Kohli shoots up to career-high fourth in MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings
Nov 22, 2016, at 09:44 pm
Dubai, Nov 22 (IBNS): India captain Virat Kohli has shot up 10 slots to reach a career-high fourth position in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen after producing a man of the match performance in the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam which India won by 246 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Two-day U-17 WC team trial camp commences in New Delhi
Nov 22, 2016, at 09:42 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): After the successful two-day camp in picturesque Kalyani in West Bengal, All India Football Federation shifted focus to the capital as the two-day camp for the North zone to select players for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 kicked off in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Faf du Plessis found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct
Nov 22, 2016, at 09:34 pm
Dubai, Nov 22 (IBNS): South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has been found guilty of breaching Article 2.2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct following a hearing before Andy Pycroft of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees in Adelaide.
Kohli shoots up to career-high fourth in MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings
Nov 22, 2016, at 06:14 pm
Dubai, Nov 22 (IBNS): India captain Virat Kohli has shot up 10 slots to reach a career-high fourth position in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen after producing a man of the match performance in the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam which India won by 246 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, an official release stated.
Faf du Plessis’s hearing to take place in Adelaide on Tuesday afternoon
Nov 22, 2016, at 06:09 pm
Dubai, Nov 22 (IBNS): Andy Pycroft of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees held a preliminary hearing on Monday and heard the submissions of the parties as regards when the hearing in relation to the charge laid against South Africa captain Faf du Plessis should take place, an official release stated.
Nikhat Zareen progresses at Women's Nationals
Nov 22, 2016, at 02:15 am
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS): JSW-supported boxer Nikhat Zareen surged ahead with a second straight 3-0 decision when she put it past Jyoti from Rajasthan at the Women's Senior Nationals, in Haridwar, on Monday.
FIFA Puskás Award 2016: Ten best goals of the year announced
Nov 22, 2016, at 02:08 am
Zurich, Nov 21 (IBNS): FIFA on Monday announced the 10 best goals for the upcoming FIFA Puskás Award 2016, an official release stated.
Kenya and Hong Kong split points in WCL fixtures
Nov 22, 2016, at 02:05 am
Dubai, Nov 21 (IBNS): Kenya and Hong Kong shared points in their ICC World Cricket League championship fixtures at the Gymkhana Club in Nairobi, which were both decided on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method because of rain interruptions, an official release stated.
#ILOVEUNITED to woo fans in Kolkata
Nov 22, 2016, at 01:44 am
Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS): Manchester United has confirmed on Monday the details of a large-scale fan party in Kolkata, following scenes of highly successful events in Bangalore and Mumbai in early 2016.
Misbah suspended for one Test for second minor over-rate offence
Nov 22, 2016, at 12:14 am
Dubai, Nov 21 (IBNS): Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has been suspended for one Test and fined 40 per cent of his match fee, while his players have been fined 20 per cent of their match fees, for maintaining a slow over-rate during New Zealand’s eight-wicket victory in the Christchurch Test, which ended on Sunday.
Dismiss BCCI office bearers: Lodha Committee urges apex court
Nov 21, 2016, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS): In a significant development, the Lodha Committee has urged the Supreme Court that the administration of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) should be removed, media reports said.
30 boys joins Kalyani leg of the scouting program
Nov 21, 2016, at 10:35 pm
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS): In the pursuit of fresh talents ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017, All India Football Federation leaves no stone unturned and the scouting program, under the vigilance of the ex-National team skipper Abhishek Yadav is just another step to handpick those talents. Not less than thirty kids showcased their talents in front of the Director of Scouting, AIFF during the first of the three scheduled camps at Kalyani in West Bengal on November 19 & 20, 2016.
India beat England by 246 runs in second test, take 1-0 lead in series
Nov 21, 2016, at 07:50 pm
Vishakhapatnam, Nov 21 (IBNS) : Ravichandran Ashwin tricked his way to bag a match haul of eight wickets as as India beat England by 246 runs on in the second Test at Visakhapatnam on Monday, reports said.
Murray beats Novak Djokovic to clinch ATP World Tour Finals title
Nov 21, 2016, at 02:30 pm
London, Nov 21 (IBNS): London's O2 Arena witnessed a major clash where Scot Tennis star Andy Murray beat Serbian Novak Djokovic to clinch the ATP World Tour Finals title.
Naidu wishes P.V. Sindhu for clinching the China Open Super Series
Nov 21, 2016, at 12:30 am
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IBNS): Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday wished badminton star P.V. Sindhu for clinching the China Open Super Series.
Uvena Fernandes receives AFC Referees Special Award
Nov 21, 2016, at 12:24 am
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IBNS): In a historic development for Indian Refereeing, Woman Assistant Referee Uvena Fernandes was awarded the AFC Referees Special Award at a glittering function in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
Cook,Hameed fall, England score 87-2
Nov 20, 2016, at 11:26 pm
Visakhapatnam, Nov 20 (IBNS): Late wickets of skipper Alaister Cook (54) and Haseeb Hameed (25) disrupted England's strong hope of saving the second Test against India as the visitors finished the day at 87 for the loss of two wickets on Sunday.
IndianOil Servo Masters 2016 champion Honey Baisoya takes home a new trophy
Nov 20, 2016, at 10:01 pm
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IBNS): Honey Baisoya, the winner of the IndianOil Servo Masters Golf 2016, was presented his trophy and cheque at the Digboi Golf Links on Sunday by M Pramanik, ED, AOD, IndianOil.
PV Sindhu defeats Sun Yu to clinch China Open title
Nov 20, 2016, at 08:39 pm
Beijing, Nov 20 (IBNS): Indian badminton star PV Sindhu created history again on Sunday with her win at the prestigious China Open in Fuzhou.
PV Sindhu reaches China Open final
Nov 20, 2016, at 01:51 am
Beijing, Nov 19 (IBNS): Indian badminton star PV Sindhu reached the final of the China Open by beating Korea Sung Ji Hyun on Saturday.
Kohli hits 56 no, India take 298 runs lead
Nov 19, 2016, at 11:28 pm
Visakhapatnam, Nov 19 (IBNS): India tightened its grip over the second Test against England as riding on skipper Virat Kohli's dashing unbeaten 56, the home side posted 98 runs for the loss of three wickets, taking a lead of 298 runs at the end of the third day here on Saturday.
Ashwin's 'fifer' helps India bowl out England for 255
Nov 19, 2016, at 07:52 pm
Visakhapatnam, Nov 19 (IBNS): A five-wicket haul by Ravichandran Ashwin helped India dismiss England for 255 runs, here on Saturday, day three of the second Test match.
Bairstow departs post 50, England trail by 264 runs
Nov 19, 2016, at 05:48 pm
Visakhapatnam, Nov 19 (IBNS): Resuming their innings on an overnight score of 103 runs for the loss of five wickets, the English pair of Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes added 87 runs more to the total before the former was dismissed by Umesh Yadav to end a crucial 110-run stand for the sixth wicket here on Saturday, day three of the second Test match aginst India.
Mumbai Indians appoint Mahela Jayawardena as head coach
Nov 19, 2016, at 12:57 am
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IBNS): Former Sri Lankan cricketer Mahela Jayawardena has been appointed as the head coach of IPL side Mumbai Indians.
England struggle at 103/5, trail India by 352 runs
Nov 18, 2016, at 11:02 pm
Visakhapatnam, Nov 18 (IBNS): England were left on tough soil as the visitors lost five wickets on the second day of the second Test match, trailing India's first innings score of 455 runs by 352 runs here on Friday.
Vijay Goel congratulates newly elected FIH Chief
Nov 18, 2016, at 10:30 pm
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): Union Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel has congratulated Narinder Batra on his election as the new President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
New Zealand makes it to ICC Women’s World Cup 2017
Nov 18, 2016, at 09:52 pm
Dubai, Nov 18 (IBNS): New Zealand has become the third team to qualify for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 after defeating Pakistan by seven wickets in Nelson on Friday in the second match of their IWC series.