Hasina questions 'umpiring' during India-Bangladesh match

Mar 22, 2015, at 06:11 am

Dhaka, Mar 21 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said she believes that her country would not have lost the World Cup quarter finals clash against India had there been no umpiring errors.

I-L: Pune FC aim for Maha-Derby double over Mumbai FC

Mar 22, 2015, at 01:05 am

Mumbai, Mar 21 (IBNS) Pune FC return to action in the I-League aiming to clinch a derby-double when they face arch rivals Mumbai FC in a Round-12 encounter at the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai on Sunday.

Guprtill's knock was one of the best in ODI format: McCullum

Mar 22, 2015, at 01:02 am

Wellington, New Zealand, Mar 21(IBNS): New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum on Saturday called Martin Guptill's unbeaten 237 knock was one of the best innings played in the 50-over format.

Match official appointments for semi-final stage announced

Mar 21, 2015, at 09:12 pm

Adelaide, Mar 21 (IBNS): The match official appointments for the semi-final stage of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 have been announced.

Kiwis storm into semis: crush 'Windies by 143 runs

Mar 21, 2015, at 07:39 pm

Wellington, New Zealand, Mar 21(IBNS) A blazing double century by opener Martin Guptill helped New Zealand storm into the semi-final of the ICC World Cup crushing West Indies by 143 runs in the last quarter final match on Saturday..

Guptil's double century helps Kiwis score 393/6

Mar 21, 2015, at 05:25 pm

Wellington, New Zealand, Mar 21(IBNS) A tornado double ton by opener Martin Guptil propelled hosts New Zealand to a mammoth 393 for six against West Indies in the last quarter final match of the ICC World Cup tournament at the Westpac Stadium here on Saturday.

Atletico De Kolkata to revive the Nursery League of West Bengal

Mar 21, 2015, at 05:54 am

Kolkata, Mar 20 (IBNS): Atletico de Kolkata, the champions of inaugural edition of ISL and Indian Football Association (IFA), joined hands to revive of IFA Nursery League.

Misbah, Afridi's ODI journeys end

Mar 21, 2015, at 02:05 am

Adelaide, Mar 20 (IBNS): Pakistan's Misbah-ul-Haq and all-rounder Shahid Afridi left ODI with an unfulfilled desire of winning the World Cup as Pakistan crashed out of the 50-over mega cricketing event with their loss against Australia on Friday.

Australia in semis: Beat Pak by 6 wickets

Mar 20, 2015, at 10:21 pm

Adelaide, Mar 20 (IBNS) Australia romped home for a semi final berth in the ICC World Cup when they thrashed Pakistan by six wickets in their quarter final match .

India Bangladesh: ICC states its support for match officials

Mar 20, 2015, at 07:14 pm

Dubai, Mar 20 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive David Richardson on Thursday sad that ICC President Mustafa Kamal's remarks on the issue of umpiring during the quater-finals match between India and Bangladesh was 'unfortunate'.

Australia restrict Pakistan to 213

Mar 20, 2015, at 07:05 pm

Adelaide, Mar 20 (IBNS) A tight Australian bowling restricted Pakistan to 213 runs in the third quater-finals of the World Cup here on Friday.

CEAT is Strategic Timeout Partner for Pepsi IPL: BCCI

Mar 20, 2015, at 03:49 pm

Mumbai, Mar 20 (IBNS): CEAT, the leading Indian tyre manufacturer, has commenced an association with the BCCI by becoming the Strategic Timeout Partner for the Pepsi IPL.

B-Town congratulates Team India

Mar 20, 2015, at 04:28 am

Mumbai, Mar 19 (IBNS): With Team India registering a thumping victory against Bangladesh to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, B-town joined other netizens in congratulating the 'Men in Blue'.

Politicians congratulate Team India

Mar 20, 2015, at 03:34 am

New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS) Indian politicians joined to congratulate the national cricket team as they defeated Bangladesh to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup on Thursday.

Cricket to make significant contribution to aid victims of Vanuatu disaster

Mar 20, 2015, at 01:58 am

Dubai, Mar 19 (IBNS) Following the recent natural catastrophe which has ravaged the island of Vanuatu, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday confirmed that in a show of solidarity and support for the wider cricket community, it will be offering its support through the platform of one of its official charity partners, UNICEF, at the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup quarter finals between Australia versus Pakistan in Adelaide and New Zealand versus West Indies in Wellington.

Dhoni clinches 100th ODI win

Mar 20, 2015, at 01:45 am

Melbourne, Mar 19 (IBNS): Indian skipper MS Dhoni clinched the 100th ODI win of his career as his side defeated Bangladesh in the quater-final match of the World Cup here on Thursday.

India in semis : beat Bangladesh by 109 runs

Mar 19, 2015, at 10:55 pm

Melbourne, Mar 19 (IBNS) India cruised to the last four stage of ICC Word Cup on when they crushed Bangladesh by 109 runs in the second quarter final match here on Thursday.

QF: India post 302/6 against Bangladesh

Mar 19, 2015, at 06:52 pm

Melbourne, Mar 19 (IBNS): Riding on Rohit Sharma's gutsy 137 runs, India posted 302 runs for the loss of six wickets in their quater final match against Bangladesh here on Thursday.

Rohit smashes century

Mar 19, 2015, at 06:22 pm

Melbourne, Mar 19 (IBNS): Indian opener Rohit Sharma smashed a century in the crucial quater-finals clash against Bangladesh here on Thursday.

India win toss, 23/0 after four overs

Mar 19, 2015, at 02:56 pm

Melbourne, Mar 19 (IBNS): India won the toss and elected to bat against Bangladesh in a quater-final match of the World Cup here on Thursday.

Ashwin is very much like Anil Kumble: Srinath

Mar 19, 2015, at 05:25 am

New Delhi, Mar 18 (IBNS): Former Indian fast bowler Javagal Srinath has said that Indian spinner R Ashwin is 'very much' like former Indian skipper and spinner Anil Kumble.

Q/F: India faces Bangladesh challenge tomorrow

Mar 19, 2015, at 03:58 am

Melbourne, Mar 18 (IBNS): Defending champions India are all set to face a spirited Bangladesh in their quarter-final clash of the World Cup on Thursday.

Cricket world congratulate Kumar, Mahela

Mar 19, 2015, at 02:01 am

Sydney, Mar 18 (IBNS) The cricket world joined in applauding iconic Sri Lankan cricketers Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, who played the last ODI match of their glorious career here against South Africa on Wednesday even as their side suffered defeat in the World Cup quater-final match and bowed out of the tournament.

South Africa reach semis: beat Sri Lanka by nine wickets

Mar 18, 2015, at 08:33 pm

Sydney, Mar 18(IBNS) South Africa romped to the last four stage of the ICC World cup when they blew away Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the first quarter final match on Wednesday.

QF1: SA bowl out SL for 133

Mar 18, 2015, at 06:16 pm

Sydney, Mar 18 (IBNS): Sri Lanka crumbled in front of some stinging bowling by South African spinners as they were bowled out for 133 runs in the first quater-finals of the World Cup here on Wednesday.

India qualify for second stage of WC qualifiers

Mar 18, 2015, at 04:22 am

Kathmandu, Mar 17 (IBNS) : The purpose has been served. India are through to the second round of the 2018 World Cup Qualifiers after their away match against Nepal at Katmandu's Dasrath Stadium ended goalless on Tuesday.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 following soars to record levels online

Mar 18, 2015, at 03:04 am

Dubai, Mar 17 (IBNS): The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 now moves towards the knock-out stages, and the magnificent cricket on the pitch during the Pool stages has been matched with remarkable levels of interest in the tournament across all online channels from right around the world.

Dimitri Mascarenhas appointed as NZ team's bowling coach for Eng tour

Mar 17, 2015, at 06:56 pm

Hamilton, Mar 17 (IBNS): Former England player Dimitri Mascarenhas has been appointed as the bowling coach of the New Zealand cricket team for the upcoming tour of England.

ICC to put umpire communications to air for knockout stages of WC

Mar 17, 2015, at 06:37 pm

Dubai, Mar 17 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday confirmed that TV umpire communications during decision-making will be available to the host broadcaster, Star Sports, to put to air for the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, which will be played between 18 and 29 March.

Irfan out of the ICC WC

Mar 17, 2015, at 06:25 pm

Adelaide, Mar 17 (IBNS): Pakistani pacer Mohammad Irfan has been ruled out of the ICC World Cup due to injury.