Syed Kirmani nominated for Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award
Dec 24, 2015, at 09:39 pm
Mumbai, Dec 24 (IBNS) The Col. C.K. Nayudu Awards Committee met on Thursday at Cricket Centre, BCCI headquarters – Mumbai and has unanimously nominated Syed Kirmani for the Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for 2015.
Sports 2015: That Was The Year That Was
Dec 24, 2015, at 08:28 pm
The world of sport was full of surprises in 2015. From Cricket to Boxing, some reached a new high, while others had a disgraced run. TWF Correspondent Sudipto Maity looks back in wonder
Dhoni completes 11 years since making debut for India
Dec 24, 2015, at 04:17 am
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IBNS) Indian ODI and T20 skipper MS Dhoni completed 11 years in International cricket on Wednesday.
Mithun Perera and team win second Pro-Am event of McLeod Russel Tour Championship 2015
Dec 24, 2015, at 02:04 am
Kolkata, Dec 23 (IBNS): Sri Lankan Mithun Perera, one of the top foreign names in the field, led his team to victory at the second Pro-Am event of the McLeod Russel Tour Championship 2015 at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) on Wednesday.
Actor Sohail Khan-Parvez Khan rope in Michael Vaughan for Capricorn Commanders
Dec 24, 2015, at 01:26 am
Mumbai, Dec 23 (IBNS) Actor Sohail Khan will now bowl maidens over, albeit on a different pitch as he and Parvez Khan, a prominent Dubai-based business tycoon and owner of property developers Pacific Ventures, have roped in Michael Vaughan, one of cricket’s most celebrated batsmen and former Captain of the English cricket team, as Team Director and Player of the Capricorn Commanders, one of the teams that will see action in the T20 Cricket Masters Champions League in Dubai.
Steve Smith wins the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year 2015
Dec 23, 2015, at 08:40 pm
Dubai, Dec 23 (IBNS) Steve Smith has become the fourth Australia player and 11th player overall to win the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy after being named as the ICC Cricketer of the Year 2015.
Records shattered as Pune FC clinch Maharashtra Zone for second successive season
Dec 22, 2015, at 11:51 pm
Pune, Dec 22 (IBNS) Two-time former champions Pune FC sealed a famous 2-1 win over arch rivals Mumbai FC to clinch the Maharashtra Zone of the Under-18 I-League for the second successive season on Tuesday.
India U19 team for ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2016 announced
Dec 22, 2015, at 11:39 pm
Mumbai, Dec 22 (IBNS) The Junior National Selection Committee met Tuesday to select the Indian team, which will participate in the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup to be played in Bangladesh from Jan 27 to Feb 14, 2016.
Star India bags ACC media rights
Dec 22, 2015, at 07:17 pm
Mumbai, Dec 22 (IBNS) The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in its general meeting on Dec 20 in Singapore decided to sell its media rights for the next event cycle (2016-2023) to Star India.
Brendon McCullum to hang his boots next year
Dec 22, 2015, at 06:45 pm
Christchurch, Dec 22 (IBNS) New Zealand cricket team skipper, Brendon McCullum revealed his plan of retiring from all forms of cricket on Tuesday, the ICC reported.
Dec 22, 2015, at 12:21 am
Pune, Dec 21 (IBNS) Pune FC came from a goal down to seal a thrilling 2-1 win over Mumbai FC and clinch the Maharashtra Zone of the U18 I-League for the second year in a row at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Monday.
Nagpur pitch receives official warning
Dec 22, 2015, at 12:10 am
Dubai, Dec 21 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced that Jamtha Stadium, Nagpur, has been given an official warning under the ICC Pitch Monitoring Process following the third Test between India and South Africa.
ICC partners with Hotstar for exclusive digital clips in India for ICC Events from 2016 to 2019
Dec 22, 2015, at 12:00 am
Dubai, Dec 21 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) is pleased to announce that Novi Digital Entertainment Private Limited (“Noviâ€) has been appointed as the exclusive digital clips licensee in India for all ICC Events from 2016-2019.
Tendulkar inks bond with Ronaldo to promote Smaaash in Middle East
Dec 21, 2015, at 09:31 pm
Mumbai, Dec 21 (IBNS) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar co-owned Smaaash Entertainment, a virtual gaming entertainment has signed soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo as they plan to foray into the Middle East, according to media reports.
ICC rankings: Williamson on top of the world
Dec 21, 2015, at 08:59 pm
Dubai, Dec 21 (IBNS) Kane Williamson has become the second New Zealand batsman after Glenn Turner to top the ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen after producing a man of the match performance in the Hamilton Test against Sri Lanka, which helped the home side win the match by five wickets and the series 2-0.
FIFA bans Platini and Blatter for 8 years
Dec 21, 2015, at 08:45 pm
Zurich, Dec 21 (IBNS) Fifa President Sepp Blatter and UEFA President Michel Platini have been banned from all forms of football for 8 years by FIFA on Monday.
FIFA Emergency Committee decides on several normalisation committees
Dec 21, 2015, at 07:17 pm
Zurich, Dec 21 (IBNS) The FIFA Emergency Committee on Friday, has taken a series of decisions concerning FIFA member associations.
ISL: Post win, Chennaiyin FC captain Elano arrested by Goa Police
Dec 21, 2015, at 06:14 pm
Panaji, Dec 21 (IBNS) It was an eventful day of sorts for Chennaiyin FC skipper Elano Blumer, as he lifter the ISL trophy and moments later was arrested by Goa Police for allegedly assaulting an official from the opponent's team.
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Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones deported from Pakistani airport
Dec 21, 2015, at 04:34 am
Islamabad, Dec 20 (IBNS): Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones was sent back to Dubai after he arrived in Pakistan's Islamabad city without valid travel documents on Sunday, media reports said.
Dec 21, 2015, at 02:56 am
Fatorda, Dec 20 (IBNS) Chennaiyin FC clinched the second edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) by beating FC Goa 3-2 in the final clash here on Sunday.
Pune FC Under-15's Cladeo, Irani, Sachin and Shahad to represent Maharashtra XI against AIFF XI
Dec 21, 2015, at 02:23 am
Pune, Dec 20 (IBNS) Four Pune FC Under-15 players have been called up by the Western India Football Association (WIFA) to represent Maharashtra XI in an exhibition game against AIFF XI at the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai on Monday.
Rakesh Kumar joins forces with U Mumba
Dec 21, 2015, at 02:20 am
Mumbai, Dec 20 (IBNS) With Kabaddi fever all set to grip the country with the third edition of the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi starting in January 2016, defending champions U Mumba have further strengthened their team with the addition of the indomitable Rakesh Kumar to their squad.
U15 Youth League: Leaders Pune FC log fourth successive home win; down Steadfast Academy 2-0
Dec 20, 2015, at 11:30 pm
Pune, Dec 20 (IBNS) Leaders Pune FC maintained their impressive home record with a dominant 2-0 win over Steadfast Academy in an U15 Youth League, Maharashtra Zone, Round-7 encounter at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Sunday.
DDCA: Sehwag, Gambhir, Ishant come out in support of Arun Jaitley
Dec 20, 2015, at 11:29 pm
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IBNS) Former Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) president Arun Jaitley on Sunday got support from ex-Indian opener Virender Sehwag and his former Indian opening partner Gautam Gambhir and pacer Ishant Sharma over the recent alleged scam targeting the Union Finance Minister.
Sudha Singh and Elam Singh clinch Tata Steel Kolkata 25K 2015 titles
Dec 20, 2015, at 11:07 pm
Kolkata, Dec 20 (IBNS) : Indian elite athletes, Elam Singh and Olympic qualifier Sudha Singh clinched the men’s and women’s title at Tata Steel Kolkata 25K on Sunday at Red Road in Kolkata.
U18 I-League: Pune FC look to seal top spot; host Mumbai FC in crucial game
Dec 20, 2015, at 06:14 pm
Mamurdi, Dec 20 (IBNS): Pune FC will be aiming for all three points when they host arch rivals Mumbai FC in an all-important U18 I-League Maharashtra Zone clash at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Monday.
Guus Hiddink appointed as first-team manager of Chelsea
Dec 20, 2015, at 02:12 am
London, Dec 19 (IBNS) Chelsea on Saturday appointed Guus Hiddink as first-team manager until the end of the season.
Yuvraj Singh makes comeback in T20 squad against Australia
Dec 20, 2015, at 01:15 am
Mumbai, Dec 19 (IBNS): The BCCI on Saturday selected Yuvraj Singh, who is India's 2011-World Cup hero, to the T20 squad against Australia.
U15 Youth League: Pune FC look to strengthen top-spot; host Steadfast Academy
Dec 19, 2015, at 10:10 pm
Pune, Dec 19 (IBNS) Pune FC are keen to build on their impressive home run as they host Steadfast Academy in an Under-15 Youth League, Maharashtra Zone, Round-7 encounter at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Sunday.
ACB appoints Manoj Prabhakar as bowling coach
Dec 19, 2015, at 07:01 am
Kabul, Dec 19 (IBNS) The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Friday appointed ex-Indian cricketer Manoj Prabhakar as their bowling coach.