Udayjit Bhalotia reigns supreme at the Tolly Juniors Cup 2016

Mar 31, 2016, at 12:46 am

Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS): Local lad Udayjit Bhalotia ended up a comfortable eight-stroke winner after posting a two-day total of three-over par 143 at the season opening Tolly Juniors Cup which concluded here at the par 70 Tollygunge Club.

Bring it on: Shastri tells Gayle

Mar 31, 2016, at 12:18 am

Mumbai, Mar 30 (IBNS): Indian cricket team's director Ravi Shastri on Wednesday said all Indian bowlers will target West Indies batsman Chris Gayle during the semi-finals clash of the ICC World T20.

Yuvraj Singh will be missed: Ravi Shastri

Mar 30, 2016, at 10:23 pm

Mumbai, Mar 30 (IBNS): Indian cricket team's director Ravi Shastri on Wednesday said Yuvraj Singh will be missed during the semi-finals of the ICC World T20.

ICC World T20: Yuvraj Singh ruled out, Manish Pandey to replace him

Mar 30, 2016, at 10:05 pm

Mumbai, Mar 30 (IBNS): Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has been ruled out of the remaining ICC World T20 due to injury.

Gujarat Lions announces Oxigen as title sponsor for IPL Season 9

Mar 30, 2016, at 09:02 pm

Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS): Gujarat Lions owned by Intex Technologies, No-1 Indian handset brand, on Wednesday announced the leading digital payment solutions company Oxigen Services India Pvt. Ltd. as ‘Title Sponsor’ for the upcoming season 9 of IPL.

Virat Kohli posts selfie with MS Dhoni's daughter

Mar 30, 2016, at 08:47 pm

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS): Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli has posted a selfie on his Facebook page with ODI and T20 team skipper MS Dhoni's daughter.

Virat Kohli posts selfie with MS Dhoni's daughter

Mar 30, 2016, at 08:40 pm

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS): Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli has posted a selfie on his Facebook page with ODI and T20 team skipper MS Dhoni's daughter.

Several clubs sanctioned for breach of third-party influence, third-party ownership rules

Mar 30, 2016, at 05:51 pm

Zurich, Mar 30 (IBNS) FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has imposed sanctions on several clubs for breaches relating to third-party influence and/or third-party ownership of players’ economic rights (TPO), an official release said.

Match officials announced For ICC World Twenty20 India Semi-Finals

Mar 30, 2016, at 05:49 pm

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS) The appointments of umpire and match referee for the semi-final stage of the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 have been announced.

Simmons replaces Fletcher in West Indies squad for the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016

Mar 30, 2016, at 03:26 pm

Dubai, Mar 30 (IBNS) The ICC has confirmed that the Event Technical Committee of the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 has approved Lendl Simmons as a replacement player for Andre Fletcher in the West Indies’ men’s squad for the tournament.

Atletico de Kolkata reiterates its commitment for sustainable grassroot development of Football

Mar 30, 2016, at 12:55 am

Kolkata, Mar 29 (IBNS) Reiterating their commitment and dedication towards a sustainable growth of football in India from the very grassroots, Atletico de Kolkata announced the conclusion of the two months long grassroot programme for development of young footballers and selection of footballers for the proposed academy, here on Tuesday.

Du Plessis fined 50 per cent of his match fee

Mar 29, 2016, at 11:33 pm

New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS) South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his side’s final match in the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 in Delhi on Monday.

Indian Army Everest expedition flagged off

Mar 29, 2016, at 08:55 pm

New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS) The Indian Army Everest Massif Expedition to scale Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse, was flagged off by Lt Gen MMS Rai, the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, at a ceremony held at South Block on Tuesday.

Kohli and Badree to enter knockout stage as top ranked batsman and bowler

Mar 29, 2016, at 08:53 pm

Mumbai, Mar 29 (IBNS) Four of the top five sides on the MRF Tyres ICC T20I Rankings will feature in the semi-finals of the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016, which will be played in Delhi and Mumbai on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.

England , New Zealand emerge as serious contenders for women’s title after unbeaten runsMumbai, Mar 29 (IBNS) As the business end of the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 India 2016 approaches, the tournament has thrown up a few surprises, and the biggest on

Mar 29, 2016, at 08:43 pm

Mumbai, Mar 29 (IBNS) As the business end of the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 India 2016 approaches, the tournament has thrown up a few surprises, and the biggest one being Australia is no longer the clear favourite to win its fourth straight title.

Delhi Dynamos FC to hold Open Football Trials

Mar 29, 2016, at 05:04 pm

New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS) Delhi Dynamos FC will be conducting open trials in the national capital for young and budding football players born either in 2004 or 2005.

Shame on people for trolling Anushka Sharma: Kohli tweets

Mar 29, 2016, at 02:00 am

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS) Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli slammed social media trolls for targetting Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma last year after the cricket side had lost their semi-finals clash against Australia during the 50 overs World Cup match.

Sri Lanka stuns South Africa to take third place in Group A

Mar 29, 2016, at 01:55 am

Bengaluru , Mar 28 (IBNS) Sri Lanka ended the league phase in the ICC Women's World Twenty20 2016 with a 10-run win over South Africa in Bengaluru on Monday that enabled the Islanders to finish third in Group A.

England footballer Harry Kane appreciates Kohli

Mar 29, 2016, at 12:25 am

London, Mar 28 (IBNS): England national football team striker Harry Kane has appreciated Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli for his heroic knock against Australia which helped India beat Australia and reach the semi-finals of the ICC World T20 on Sunday.

India to face Turkmenistan tomorrow

Mar 29, 2016, at 12:09 am

Kochi, Mar 28 (IBNS) : For an exhaustive development of the national team of any country the young must replace the seasoned in manner that the equilibrium of experience and technicality in the squad is not disturbed.

Tolly Juniors tees off 2016 season

Mar 28, 2016, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata, Mar 28 (IBNS): The eastern city of Kolkata is in all readiness to host the season opener of the 2016 season of the Indian Golf Union East Zone Feeder & Sub Junior Tour at the Par – 70 Tollygunge Club.

Zaheer Khan named Delhi Daredevils skipper

Mar 28, 2016, at 11:17 pm

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS) Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan has been named as the skipper of Delhi Daredevils for the upcoming IPL season.

Shame on people for trolling Anushka: Kohli

Mar 28, 2016, at 11:06 pm

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): A day after Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli played a heroic knock of 82 runs to help his side reach the semi-finals of the ICC World T20 by beating Australia, the Test skipper hit out at social media trolls for targetting Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma.

ESPNcricinfo , Twitter partner to launch #CricIQ & #FanDugOut for World T20

Mar 28, 2016, at 09:58 pm

Bangalore /India, Mar 28 (IBNS): As part of its endeavor to engage with Indian cricket fans anytime, anywhere, ESPNcricinfo has announced a partnership with Twitter to bring to fans CricIQ for the World T20.

Imran Khan attacks PM Nawaz Sharif over Pakistan cricket's 'failure'

Mar 28, 2016, at 02:57 pm

Lahore, Mar 28 (IBNS): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has slammed Pakistan's PM Nawaz Sharif for downfall of the country's cricket performance.

England and West Indies take semi-final spots from Group B

Mar 28, 2016, at 05:02 am

New Delhi, mar 27 (IBNS) Charlotte Edwards became the first woman to surpass 2,500 runs in the shortest format of the game as England topped Group B with a 68-run rout of Pakistan in the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 2016 on Sunday.

Modi congratulates Indian team for reaching semis

Mar 28, 2016, at 04:45 am

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS) Indian PM Narendra Modi congratulated Indian team after they beat Australia to reach the semi-final of the ICC World T20 on Sunday.

World T20: Kohli powers India to a victory against Australia

Mar 28, 2016, at 04:44 am

Mohali, Mar 27 (IBNS) Chasing 161 runs to win the match and book a semi final berth in the ICC World T20, India's Virat Kohli was in his belligerent best as he powered his team to a thumping 6 wicket victory against Australia, sending the Indian faithfuls to a dizzy, here on Sunday.

ICC World T20: Virat Kohli hit 82 no, India beat Australia to reach semis

Mar 28, 2016, at 04:32 am

Mohali, Mar 27 (IBNS): India's charismatic batsman Virat Kohli slammed a heroic unbeaten 82 runs to help India beat Australia by six wickets in a World T20 match to cruise the side to the semi-finals of the tournament here on Sunday.

World T20: Australia win toss, post 160 runs for the loss of 6 wickets

Mar 28, 2016, at 02:35 am

Mohali, Mar 27 (IBNS) Featuring in a crucial encounter against India, Australia posted 160 runs for the loss of 6 wickets after their skipper Steven Smith won the toss and decided to bat first, here on Sunday.