Virat lauds CISF for smooth conduct

Mar 12, 2017, at 11:06 pm

Mumbai, Mar 12 (IBNS): Indian national cricket team skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday lauded the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) over its smooth conduct and competence as a unit.

FIFA: Independent advisory board of human rights experts to meet on March 13

Mar 12, 2017, at 01:55 am

Zurich, Mar 11 (IBNS): To further strengthen its work to ensure respect for human rights, FIFA has set up an independent advisory body composed of international experts from the United Nations, trade unions, civil society and business, an official release stated.

FIFA welcomes CAS award recognising compatibility of TPO ban with EU law

Mar 12, 2017, at 01:53 am

Zurich, Mar 11 (IBNS): FIFA welcomed the award given on Thursday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the case involving the Belgian club FC Seraing, who were sanctioned by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee (as confirmed by the FIFA Appeal Committee) for breaches relating to the third-party ownership of players’ economic rights (TPO) and third-party influence (articles 18ter and 18bis of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players), an official release stated.

The boys are eager to contribute something: Luis Norton

Mar 11, 2017, at 04:47 pm

India’s U-17 World Cup coach Luis Norton de Matos has been “impressed with the attitude of the boys.” In the second part of the interview, Norton speaks about the attitude of the boys, the time left for the World Cup, his Indian connection and much more. EXCERPTS of an AIFF Interview:

AB de Villiers regains top ODI ranking

Mar 11, 2017, at 01:04 am

Dubai, Mar 10 (IBNS): South Africa's AB de Villiers has regained the top spot in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen after leading the list of run-scorers in the recent series against New Zealand which his side won 3-2.

India-Australia series: Mitchell Starc ruled out over injury

Mar 10, 2017, at 10:30 pm

Bangalore, Mar 10 (IBNS): Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has been ruled out for the third and fourth test of ongoing India-Australia series due to foot fracture.

BCCI, CA resolve to restore focus on ongoing series

Mar 10, 2017, at 05:09 am

Mumbai, Mar 9 (IBNS): BCCI and CA have resolved to restore focus on the ongoing series amidst the increased attention towards issues which have emanated during the course of the 2nd Test match in Bangalore.

Malinga, Morris & Williamson in stellar ‘marquee’ list for 2017 Hero CPL

Mar 09, 2017, at 11:07 pm

London, Mar 9 (IBNS): Ahead of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Player Draft in Barbados on Friday morning, which will be shown live on the Hero CPL’s Facebook page, the tournament organisers are delighted to announce the list of ‘marquee’ names for the fifth edition of the biggest party in sport.

Kevin Pietersen to play for Surrey

Mar 09, 2017, at 10:20 pm

London, Mar 9 (IBNS): Cricketer Kevin Pietersen has decided to join British criket side Surrey for the upcoming season.

India-Australia Test: Marcus Stoinis replaces injured Marsh

Mar 09, 2017, at 03:40 pm

Melbourne,Mar 9 (IBNS): Victoria’s Marcus Stoinis has been named as replacement for injured Mitchell Marsh in the Australian squad for the remaining two Tests of the ongoing series against India.

No action against Kohli,Smith on DRS row: ICC

Mar 09, 2017, at 01:50 am

Dubai. Mar 8 (IBNS): The ICC on Wednesday said it has confirmed that no charges have been laid against any player under the ICC Code of Conduct following the second Test match between India and Australia in Bengaluru.

ICC Women's World Cup schedule announced, India-Pakistan clash on July 2

Mar 08, 2017, at 10:53 pm

Dubai ,Mar 8 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday revealed the full match schedule for this summer’s ICC Women’s World Cup in England and Wales.

DRS: BCCI stands by Indian Cricket Team, Virat Kohli

Mar 08, 2017, at 10:02 pm

Mumbai, Mar 8 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday said after due deliberation and seeing the video replays of the episode steadfastly stands with the Indian Cricket Team and its captain Virat Kohli over the allegation of unfair play made by him against Australia during the second Test.

Accusations against Australia "outrageous", CA boss on Kohli's claims

Mar 08, 2017, at 09:48 pm

Bangalore, Mar 8 (IBNS): Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland has called accusations of unfair play by Australia during the second Test against the home side here as "outrageous".

India series: Mitchell Marsh ruled out

Mar 08, 2017, at 09:43 pm

Bangalore, Mar 8 (IBNS): Australia cricketer Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the remaining Qantas Tour of India after recurrence of a shoulder injury.

Jadeja catches up with Ashwin at top of Rankings

Mar 08, 2017, at 09:15 pm

Dubai, Mar 8 (IBNS): India’s Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have become the first pair of spinners to be jointly top-ranked in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers as Jadeja has caught up with his spin-partner in the rankings released today after the second Test against Australia in Bengaluru.

ICC Women's World Cup schedule announced

Mar 08, 2017, at 08:12 pm

Dubai, Mar 8 (IBNS) : The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday revealed the full match schedule for this summer’s ICC Women’s World Cup in England and Wales.

Do Sports Empower Women?

Mar 08, 2017, at 07:06 pm

Deepa Malik from Haryana, the first ever Indian woman athlete to have won a medal at the Paralympics recently, said with women proving themselves in the sporting arena too, the mindset towards them is changing fast. How much reality is there in this statement? Women and sport have provoked dicey questions not only in India but across the world. Shoma A. Chatterji takes a closer look.

International Women's Day: Virat hails mother, Anushka as special support

Mar 08, 2017, at 05:53 pm

Mumbai, Mar 8 (IBNS): Fresh from a scintillating win against the Australian cricket team, Indian skipper Virat Kohli took to social media to greet women on International Women's Day.

India beat Australia: Virat Kohli calls it 'special'

Mar 08, 2017, at 01:06 am

Bangalore, Mar 7 (IBNS): Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli on Tuesday called the day 'special' as his side defeated Australia in the second Test match by 75 runs to level the series 1-1.

OPPO Mobiles is the new Team India sponsor, confirms BCCI

Mar 08, 2017, at 12:56 am

Mumbai, Mar 7 (IBNS): OPPO Mobiles India Pvt Ltd., has won the sponsorship rights for Team India through a tender process on Tuesday.

Hero CPL’s St. Lucia team announces its new brand identity

Mar 07, 2017, at 11:36 pm

Barbados, Mar 7 (IBNS): The Hero Caribbean Premier League’s St. Lucia Zouks has launched a new visual and brand identity known as St. Lucia Stars with a logo that is inspired from the home country of the team, St. Lucia.

Team is not going to look back now: Kohli

Mar 07, 2017, at 10:34 pm

Bangalore, Mar 7 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli feels that his side will not look back after their memorable victory against Australia in the second Test match of the series here on Tuesday.

BCCI names Oppo as official sponsor for Indian Cricket Team

Mar 07, 2017, at 09:51 pm

New Delhi, Mar 7 (IBNS): Chinese mobile phone manufacturing giant Oppo has been named as the official sponsor for Indian Cricket Team on Tuesday.

Indian cricketers congratulate Virat Kohli and his men for defeating Australia

Mar 07, 2017, at 09:37 pm

New Delhi, Mar 7 (IBNS): Indian cricketers joined the rest of the nation in congratulating the national side for defeating Australia in the second Test match on Tuesday.

R Ashwin picks up six wickets, India beat Australia by 75 runs

Mar 07, 2017, at 09:25 pm

Bangalore, Mar 7 (IBNS): R Ashwin delivered on a day when his duty was immensely needed as he picked up six wickets to destroy the Australian batting lineup and bowling them out for 112 runs to help India win the second Test match of the series by 75 runs here on Tuesday.

India beat Australia by 75 runs, level series 1-1

Mar 07, 2017, at 08:44 pm

Bangalore, Mar 7 (IBNS): Brilliant bowling by R Ashwin, who picked up six wickets, helped India bowl out Australia and win the second Test match of the series by 75 runs here on Tuesday.

Australia reduced to 103/6 at Tea

Mar 07, 2017, at 08:30 pm

Bangalore, Mar 7 (IBNS): Indian bowlers bowled brilliantly as Australia were reduced to 103 runs for the loss of six wickets at Tea on the fourth day of the second Test match here on Tuesday.

Volunteer programme launched for FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017

Mar 07, 2017, at 03:53 pm

Zurich, Mar 7 (IBNS): The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 has launched its volunteer programme, providing an opportunity for thousands of Indian and international volunteers to be part of India’s first-ever global football tournament, which will take place across six cities between Oct 6 and 28, 2017, an official release said.

Pujara, Rahane fight, India take 126 runs lead

Mar 06, 2017, at 10:57 pm

Bangalore, Mar 6 (IBNS): Cheteshwar Pujara (79*) and Ajinkya Rahane (40*) fought hard at the Centre as India took 126 runs lead against Australia at the end of the third day of the second Test match here on Monday.