IOC nomination: Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Nita Ambani
Jun 04, 2016, at 02:57 am
Mumbai, June 3 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Friday appreciated Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani's nomination as a candidate to be a new member, pending election, of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Heather Knight names England women's team skipper
Jun 04, 2016, at 02:54 am
London, June 3 (IBNS): Heather Knight has been appointed as the skipper of England women's cricket team, officials said.
Jun 04, 2016, at 01:34 am
Mumbai, June 3 (IBNS): Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation has been nominated as a candidate to be a new member, pending election, of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), headquartered at Lausanne, Switzerland on Friday.
ICC concludes Cricket Committee meeting; discusses DRS, balance between bat and ball
Jun 03, 2016, at 07:47 pm
London, Jun 3 (IBNS) The ICC Cricket Committee concluded its two-day meeting at Lord’s on Wednesday, an official release said .
Leander-Martina reach French Open semis
Jun 03, 2016, at 05:45 am
Paris, June 2 (IBNS): Indian Tennis icon Leander Paes and his mixed doubles partner Martina Hingis cruised to the semi-finals of the French Open here on Thursday.
Brendon McCullum aims to shine ahead of CPL bow with Trinbago Knight Riders
Jun 03, 2016, at 12:37 am
Port of Spain, June 2 (IBNS) Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) star batsman Brendon McCullum says that the chance to be a part of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) this summer is an exciting one and one which he is determined to grasp when the tournament begins on 29 June.
Sania-Ivan Dodig reach French Open semis
Jun 02, 2016, at 11:37 pm
Paris, June 2 (IBNS); Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her mixed doubles partner Ivan Dodig moved to the semi-finals of French Open by beating Jan Chan and Max Mirnyi on Thursday.
BCCI confirms West Indies Tour
Jun 02, 2016, at 11:10 pm
Mumbai, June 2 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India and the West Indies Cricket Board have confirmed the schedule of India’s tour to Caribbean Islands in the month of July-August-2016.
BCCI advertises for the post of Indian team Head Coach
Jun 02, 2016, at 02:57 am
Mumbai, June 1 (IBNS) The BCCI said it has advertised for the post of Head coach for the Indian cricket team.
West Indies aims to gain valuable points in tri-series against Australia and South Africa
Jun 02, 2016, at 12:50 am
Dubai, June 1 (IBNS) Eighth-ranked West Indies will aim to create some daylight between itself and ninth-ranked Pakistan on the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings when it hosts world champion Australia and third-ranked South Africa in a tri-series from 3-26 June. A total of 10 matches will be played in the triple-league format with the top two sides progressing to the final.
Captains throw their weight behind ICC Champions Trophy 2017
Jun 01, 2016, at 11:44 pm
London, June 1 (IBNS) Steve Smith of Australia and India’s Mahendra Singh Dhoni have led the captains’ support and excitement at next year’s ICC Champions Trophy with South Africa’s AB de Villiers hoping to end his side’s 19-year title drought in England and Wales.
Jun 01, 2016, at 11:42 pm
Mumbai, June 1 (IBNS) BCCI President Anurag Thakur visited Nagaland and Meghalaya and met with officials, coaches and trainees at Dimapur and Shillong where the U-16 and under 19 BCCI-NCA camps are underway.
India to start ICC Champions Trophy title defence against Pakistan
Jun 01, 2016, at 09:59 pm
London, June 1 (IBNS) India will launch its ICC Champions Trophy title defence against traditional rival Pakistan when the two Asian powerhouses go head to head at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on 4 June 2017.
Nuwan Kulasekara announces retirement from Test cricket
Jun 01, 2016, at 08:55 pm
Colombo, June 1 (IBNS) Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Kulasekara has announced his retirement from Test Cricket with immediate effect.
Copa America: Brazil and Uruguay announce injury replacement
Jun 01, 2016, at 05:32 pm
Chicago, Jun 1 (IBNS) The Copa America Centenario Medical Committee approved changes to the Brazil and Uruguay roster on Tuesday.
No need to cancel or postpone Olympics due to Zika, says UN health agency
Jun 01, 2016, at 03:34 pm
New York, June 1 (Just Earth News): The World Health Organization (WHO) has determined that based on the current assessment of the Zika virus circulating in almost 60 countries globally and 39 countries in the Americas, there is no public health justification for postponing or cancelling the 2016 Olympic Games.
Hero MotoCorp extends title sponsorship of Hero Caribbean Premier League until 2018
Jun 01, 2016, at 12:16 am
Port of Spain, May 31 (IBNS) Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL), the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, today extended its Title Sponsorship of the popular Caribbean Premier League (CPL) for another three years. With this extension, the mega cricketing event will continue to be called the ‘Hero Caribbean Premier League’ until the 2018 season.
Delhi Dynamos invited to be a part of World Soccer Congress
May 31, 2016, at 11:02 pm
Shanghai, May 31 (IBNS) Delhi Dynamos F.C. becomes the first and only Indian Football Club to be invited to become a part of The World Soccer Congress, Shanghai.
Anderson becomes number-one ranked Test bowler
May 31, 2016, at 09:33 pm
Dubai, May 31 (IBNS) England’s James Anderson has topped the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers for the first time in his career after bowling his side to a nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second Test at Chester-le-Street on Monday.
It’s a privilege and an inspiration to be mentioned by Modi: Lyngdoh
May 31, 2016, at 09:30 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS): Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the state of Meghalaya for its contribution to Indian Football, 2014 AIFF Player of the Year Eugeneson Lyngdoh said it was a privilege to be mentioned by the leader of the nation.
Alaister Cook breaks Sachin's record, reaches 10,000 runs in Tests
May 31, 2016, at 03:44 am
Chester-le-Street, May 30 (IBNS): England skipper Alaister Cook smashed unbeaten 47 runs and helped his side win the Test and clinch the series against Sri Lanka besides touching the record of becoming the youngest person to touch 10,000 Test runs.
Marshalls launches India’s first signature FCBarcelona wallcoverings collection
May 31, 2016, at 02:38 am
Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS) Marshalls, India’s number one wallcovering company, has launched the country’s first signature wallcoverings on FC Barcelona, the popular football club based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Schedule of ICC Champions Trophy 2017 to be announced at The Oval on June 1
May 31, 2016, at 12:05 am
Dubai, May 30 (IBNS) The schedule of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 along with key information about the ticketing process will be announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive, David Richardson, and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Director of Global Events, Steve Elworthy, at The Montpelier Club, The Oval, on Wednesday.
Sania, Martina exit French Open
May 30, 2016, at 10:42 pm
Paris, May 30 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Martina Hingis received a jolt as they crashed out of the French Open after being defeated in the third round of the tournament.
IPL victory: VVS Laxman, Yuvraj miss Ashish Nehra
May 30, 2016, at 10:28 pm
Hyderabad, May 30 (IBNS): Sunrisers Hyderbad assistant coach VVS Laxman said the team missed pacer Ashish Nehra, who was injured and underwent surgery recently, while celebrating the IPL title victory.
Injury-hit Indian squad to leave for match against Laos
May 30, 2016, at 06:19 pm
New Delhi, May 30 (IBNS) With midfielder Vinit Rai having suffered an ankle injury in the last training session (in Guwahati), a list of 20 Players would be departing for Laos from Delhi early Tuesday (May 31) morning for India’s forthcoming 2019 AFC Asian Cup Qualifier against Laos slated for June 2, 2016.
IPL: SRH win maiden IPL title, Virat retains Orange Cap
May 30, 2016, at 06:01 am
Bangalore, May 29 (IBNS) Squaring off against Royal Challengers Bangalore for a Southern Derby in the Indian Premiere League (IPL) final on Sunday, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated them by eight runs to lift the silverware.
Sunrisers Hyderabad beat RCB to win IPL title
May 30, 2016, at 05:15 am
Bangalore, May 29 (IBNS): David Warner led his Sunrisers Hyderabad to eight runs victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final of the Indian Premier League here on Sunday.
IPL: David Warner, other batsmen power SRH to 208 for 7
May 30, 2016, at 03:27 am
Bangalore, May 29 (IBNS) David Warner continued his strong form as he smashed 38-ball 69 runs to help his Sunrisers Hyderabad post 208 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the final of the Indian Premier League against Royal Challengers Bangalore here on Sunday.
India ‘A’ tour of Australia cleared
May 30, 2016, at 02:42 am
Mumbai, May 29 (IBNS): The BCCI on Sunday cleared India ‘A’ tour of Australia in August for two four-day matches and a tri-series during its Technical Committee and NCA meetings.