Al-Amin's action found to be legal
Nov 05, 2014, at 09:32 pm
Dubai, Nov 5 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday confirmed that the bowling action of Bangladesh fast bowler Al-Amin Hossain had been found to be legal following an independent test, and that the player can, therefore, continue to bowl in international cricket.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar wins LG People's Choice Award
Nov 05, 2014, at 08:24 pm
Dubai, Nov 5 (IBNS): India fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has won this year's LG People's Choice Award. He now becomes only the fourth cricketer to win this coveted prize after Sachin Tendulkar, who was the first-ever recipient in 2010, Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara, who won it in 2011 and 2012, and India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who won it last year.
ICC Test and ODI Teams of the Year 2014 announced
Nov 05, 2014, at 08:23 pm
Dubai, Nov 5 (IBNS): The ICC on Wednesday announced its Test and ODI Teams of the Year, as chosen by a specially appointed selection panel chaired by the ICC's Cricket Committee chairman and former India captain Anil Kumble.
ICC announces shortlists for LG ICC Awards 2014
Nov 05, 2014, at 08:22 pm
Dubai, Nov 5 (IBNS): Australia's Mitchell Johnson and Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara are in line to win their second Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Cricketer of the Year after they were shortlisted for the LG ICC Awards 2014.
ICC kick-starts meeting in Dubai
Nov 05, 2014, at 08:20 pm
Dubai, Nov 5 (IBNS): International Cricket Council (ICC) has kick-started its series of meetings at operational headquarters in Dubai from Wednesday. The meeting will continue to next week.
Tendulkar's career would not have been complete without a World Cup win: Akram
Nov 05, 2014, at 08:05 pm
Dubai, Nov 5 (IBNS): Former Pakistan Pace bowler Wasim Akram thinks Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's glorious career got a befitting ending with the World Cup win at his home ground Mumbai.
Cricketer Virat Kohli turns 26
Nov 05, 2014, at 03:28 pm
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IBNS): Cricket sensation Virat Kohli, who has established a strong platform for himself in the game, turned 26 years of age on Wednesday.
UN expert calls on Member States to accelerate fight against racism in sports
Nov 05, 2014, at 03:17 pm
New York, Nov 5 (IBNS) An independent United Nations human rights expert has called on the world body’s Member States and international sports federations "to harness the unique potential of sports" in the global fight against racism, urging them to promote an overall message of equality.
Autobiography: Greg Chappell hits back at Sachin Tendulkar
Nov 05, 2014, at 04:33 am
Sydney, Nov 4 (IBNS): Former Indian coach Greg Chappell has hit back at cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar over his claims that the Australian wanted to remove former cricketer Rahul Dravid ahead of the 2007 World Cup and said he never 'contemplated' such a move.
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Udayjit Bhalotia sets the pace at Tata Steel All India Sub Junior & Feeder tour final
Nov 05, 2014, at 03:33 am
Jamshedpur, Nov 4 (IBNS): Kolkata lad Udayjit Bhalotia laid down the marker for the rest of the field with a steady one-over par 72 and take a three stroke lead on a warm and sunny day 1 of the Tata Steel All India Sub Junior & Feeder Tour Final 2014 being played here at Par – 71 Golmuri Golf Club.
Kalyani Group announces Stuart Watkiss as head-coach
Nov 05, 2014, at 03:28 am
Pune, Nov 4 (IBNS) The Kalyani Group on Tuesday announced the appointment of Stuart Watkiss as the head coach for the group's football club which will participate in the 2014-15 season of the I-League slated to begin on Jan 17.
Durand Cup: Debutants Bineesh, Ansari shine as Pune FC seal semi berth
Nov 05, 2014, at 03:26 am
Pune, Nov 4 (IBNS) Pune FC sealed their second semifinal berth in the Durand Cup with a 1-0 win over Vasco SC in their final Group-IV encounter at the Raia Sports Complex in Goa on Tuesday.
Udayjit Bhalotia sets the pace at Tata Steel All India Sub Junior & Feeder tour final
Nov 05, 2014, at 03:02 am
Jamshedpur, Nov 4 (IBNS): Kolkata lad Udayjit Bhalotia laid down the marker for the rest of the field with a steady one-over par 72 and take a three stroke lead on a warm and sunny day 1 of the Tata Steel All India Sub Junior & Feeder Tour Final 2014 being played here at Par – 71 Golmuri Golf Club.
Kalyani Group announces Stuart Watkiss as head-coach
Nov 05, 2014, at 03:01 am
Pune, Nov 4 (IBNS) The Kalyani Group on Tuesday announced the appointment of Stuart Watkiss as the head coach for the group's football club which will participate in the 2014-15 season of the I-League slated to begin on Jan 17.
Durand Cup: Debutants Bineesh, Ansari shine as Pune FC seal semi berth
Nov 05, 2014, at 03:00 am
Pune, Nov 4 (IBNS) Pune FC sealed their second semifinal berth in the Durand Cup with a 1-0 win over Vasco SC in their final Group-IV encounter at the Raia Sports Complex in Goa on Tuesday.
Uzbekistan test for India U-19 Women
Nov 05, 2014, at 02:00 am
Amman, Nov 4 (IBNS): The rain has subsided but the chilly winds prevail. The moment you step out of the Team Hotel lobby to have a feel of outside, you wish to run back indoors the very next minute. “The biggest challenge,†Head Coach Priya PV, reiterates for the umpteenth time “is to acclimatize fast to the weather conditions.â€
India Women's cricket team to face SA at home this month
Nov 05, 2014, at 12:48 am
Mumbai, Nov 4 (IBNS): The South African women’s team will tour India in November 2014, to play one Test, three ODIs and one T20 International. The visitors will also play a two-day warm-up game and one-day warm-up game against India ‘A.’
ICC to Countdown 100 Greatest World Cup Moments
Nov 04, 2014, at 09:44 pm
Dubai, Nov 4 (IBNS): As preparations for ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2015 intensifies and the countdown to the tournament gathers pace, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced an exciting initiative for cricket lovers across the world to vote for their favourite CWC moments of all time.
Stuart Binnny replaces injured Varun Aaron
Nov 04, 2014, at 08:44 pm
Mumbai, Nov 4 (IBNS): Injured pace bowler Varun Aaron is replaced by another Pacer Stuart Binny, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Sanjay Patel announced on Tuesday.
Need to take one match at a time, says India U-19 Women coach Priya
Nov 04, 2014, at 08:24 pm
Amman, Nov 4, (IBNS): A day prior to India's opener against Uzbekistan in the AFC U-19 Women's Championship, Head Coach Priya Parathi Valappil spoke to www.the-aiff.com on India's preparation, chances, scope for improvement, and much more.
Nov 04, 2014, at 07:55 pm
Mumbai, Nov 4 (IBNS) The 2015 season of the Pepsi IPL will commence on April 8 next year, and conclude on May 24, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday.
Younus, Misbah and Azhar make upward movements in player rankings
Nov 04, 2014, at 07:06 pm
Dubai, Nov 4 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday said Pakistan batsmen Younus Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq and Azhar Ali have improved their rankings in the latest Reliance ICC Test Player Rankings, which were released following the conclusion of Abu Dhabi Test.
Mumbai hits a six with complete dominance over UBI
Nov 04, 2014, at 02:31 am
Mumbai, Nov 3 (IBNS) Mumbai came into the game with a confident win against Kenkre FC. The first ten minutes saw a series of fouls as both sets of players were vying for the ball. Regardless of that, Mumbai tried hard to control possession but were not able to put their stamp on the game.
Need to acclimatize fast: Priya
Nov 04, 2014, at 02:29 am
Amman (JORDAN), Nov 3 (IBNS): Chilly winds and rain greeted the Indian U-19 Women’s Team as they landed in Amman on Monday (November 3) afternoon. Besides hosts Jordan, India have been clubbed with Uzbekistan and Lebanon in Group A with India beginning their campaign against Uzbekistan on November 5. As per AFC regulations, only the Group topper move onto the AFC U-19 Finals to be played in 2015 in China.
Tata Steel All India Sub Junior & Feeder Tour Final kicks off
Nov 04, 2014, at 02:21 am
Jamshedpur, Nov 3 (IBNS): Jamshedpur’s Golmuri Golf Club will play host to the Tata Steel All India Sub Junior & Feeder Tour Final, which will see as many as 48 players battle it out for the top honours.
Sachin lashes out at Greg in his autobiography
Nov 04, 2014, at 12:07 am
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar has reportedly lashed out against former India coach Greg Chappell in his forthcoming autobiography “Playing It My Wayâ€, media reported.
U 17 WC: New appointees take charge
Nov 03, 2014, at 10:51 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): With the FIFA U-17 World Cup on the horizon, the Local Organising Committee-appointed Javier Ceppi, Tournament Director and Joy Bhattacharjya, as the Project Director took up the reins from today (November 3, 2014) and will be based at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
Durand Cup: Pune FC face Vasco SC for a semifinal berth
Nov 03, 2014, at 10:49 pm
Panaji, Nov 3 (IBNS) Pune FC face Goan- side Vasco SC hoping to seal a second semifinal berth in four years with a win in the final Group-IV quarterfinal league Durand Cup encounter at the Raia Sports Complex in Goa on Tuesday.
Pakistan vaults into third position in Test rankings
Nov 03, 2014, at 08:54 pm
Dubai, Nov 3 (IBNS) Pakistan has vaulted into third position in the Reliance ICC Test Team Rankings, its best Test ranking in seven years, following the conclusion of its series against Australia in Abu Dhabi today.
President congratulates Medal winners in Asian Para Games-2014
Nov 03, 2014, at 07:56 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday congratulated and sent individual messages to all the Indian medal winners in the Asian Para Games-2014.