Ind-NZ: Kiwis pick up three quick wickets to even honours
Sep 22, 2016, at 07:58 pm
Kanpur, Sept 22 (IBNS): Following a century stand partnership between India's Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara, the New Zealand bowlers came back strongly to remove three wickets quickly and even honours in the second session of play here on Thursday.
Ind-NZ: India win toss, put up 105 runs in first session
Sep 22, 2016, at 05:41 pm
Kanpur, Sept 22 (IBNS): Playing their 500th Test match at the Green Park, Kanpur,Indian batsmen put up 105 runs for the loss of a wicket in their first innings on the maiden day of the first Test match with New Zealand on Thursday.
500th Test: India win toss, opt to bat first against New Zealand
Sep 22, 2016, at 03:01 pm
Kanpur, Sept 22 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat first against visitors New Zealand in the first Test of the series here on Thursday.
Sachin Tendulkar posts video, appreciates Mumbai Police
Sep 21, 2016, at 11:42 pm
Mumbai, Sept 21 (IBNS): Indian batting legend appreciated the commitment and dedication of the Mumbai Police to keep civilians in the city safe.
Former Indian cricketer MSK Prasad selected as new chairman of selectors
Sep 21, 2016, at 09:34 pm
Mumbai, Sept 21 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday named former Indian wicket-keeper MSK Prasad as the Chairman of the Senior Selection Committee.
ICC congratulates BCCI on 500th Test
Sep 21, 2016, at 06:33 pm
Dubai, Sept 21 (IBNS): International Cricket Council Chairman Shashank Manohar has congratulated the Board of Control for Cricket in India for the country’s 500th Test, which will be played against New Zealand in Kanpur from Thursday.
David Richardson presents ICC Test Championship mace to Misbah-ul-Haq
Sep 21, 2016, at 05:01 pm
Lahore, Sept 21 (IBNS): Misbah-ul-Haq on Wednesday received the ICC Test Championship mace for inspiring Pakistan to the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings for the first time since the current rankings system was introduced in 2003.
FC Goa play out enthralling draw with Rio Branco AC
Sep 21, 2016, at 03:06 am
Panaji, Sept 20 (IBNS) : FC Goa came from behind to claim a 2-2 draw in an enthralling match against Rio Branco AC on a sunny afternoon on the Espirito Santo Island. After conceding twice in the opening period, Zico’s side had an uphill task in the second half.
Yaya Toure retires from International football
Sep 21, 2016, at 02:01 am
London, Sept 20 (IBNS): Ivory Coast footballer Yaya Toure on Tuesday has announced his retirement from international football.
ICC conducts Elite Panel Conference in Dubai
Sep 21, 2016, at 01:16 am
Dubai, Sept 20 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council conducted its annual three-day Elite Panel Conference in Dubai from Sept 17 to 19 , which was attended by members of the Emirates Elite Panel of Match Referees, Emirate Elite Panel of ICC Umpires, members of the Emirates International Panel of ICC Umpires as well as its umpire coaches.
Ajmal rejects PCB's farewell offer
Sep 21, 2016, at 12:33 am
Islamabad, Sept 20 (IBNS): Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has declined Pakistan Cricket Board’s “fitting send-offâ€offer given to him.
Sep 20, 2016, at 10:28 pm
Pune, Sept 20 (IBNS): ISL side FC Pune City has signed Spanish forward Jesus Tato for the upcoming season of the cash-rich tournament.
Bruno Coutinho urges fans to full up stands
Sep 20, 2016, at 09:49 pm
Margao, Sept 20 (IBNS): Former India Captain and local hero Bruno Coutinho was spotted in the stands on the opening day to cheer for India’s young guns in the ongoing AFC U-16 Championship India 2016.
Nicolai's boys ready to challenge Iran
Sep 20, 2016, at 09:31 pm
New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS): The situation is so similar to 2012. India then coached by Colm Toal and playing in the AFC U-16 Finals in Tehran had to then win their last Group League match against China to keep alive their chances to make it to the quarterfinals, a match which eventually ended 2-2.
It is possible to beat USA or China in gymnastics: Dipa Karmakar
Sep 20, 2016, at 04:48 pm
Kolkata, Sep 20 (IBNS): Witnessing a change in perception towards gymnastics among Indians, Olympian Dipa Karmakar said it is possible to beat USA or China if the country prepares well for 2020 or 2024.
Kerala Blasters to conduct pre-season training camp in Kolkata
Sep 20, 2016, at 01:44 am
Kolkata, Sept 19 (IBNS): Kerala Blasters will conduct their last leg of pre-season training at the Mohun Bagan facility in Kolkata from Sept 20 to 28 to prepare for the upcoming season of the Indian Super League where they take on NorthEast United FC in the season opener on Oct 1 at Guwahati.
Dele Alli sings six years contract with Tottenham Hotspur
Sep 19, 2016, at 11:17 pm
London, Sept 19 (IBNS): Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli on Monday signed a six-year contract with the English football club.
BCCI announces Janalakshmi financial services as official partner
Sep 19, 2016, at 10:32 pm
Mumbai, Sept 19 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced Janalakshmi Financial Services (Jana) as an Official Partner for a period of three years. Jana will be the official financial services partner of the BCCI where the brand would enjoy visibility on the field.
Boys were able to strike better balance: Nicolai
Sep 19, 2016, at 09:44 pm
Madgaon, Sept 19 (IBNS): Indian U-17 World Cup Coach Nicolai Adam said that his boys were able to strike a “better balance†between offence and defence against Saudi Arabia. Nicolai was speaking at the Official post-match Press Conference after the Group A league match between the two Teams in the AFC U-16 Championship India 2016 ended 3-3 on Sunday (September 18).
BCCI launches ‘Dream Team’ initiative to mark 500th Test
Sep 19, 2016, at 08:51 pm
Mumbai, Sept 19 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday launched a fan engagement initiative ‘Dream Team’ to mark the 500th Test of Team India.
Indian shooter Subhankar Pramanick wins gold in Shooting Junior World Cup
Sep 19, 2016, at 07:04 pm
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IBNS): Indian shooter Subhankar Pramanick clinched the gold medal in 50m rifle prone event at the Shooting Junior World Cup organised by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), according to media reports on Monday.
Uri attack: Virat grieves for martyred soldiers
Sep 19, 2016, at 03:55 pm
Kanpur, Sept 19 (IBNS): Indian cricket team's Test skipper Virat Kohli on Monday mourned the death of soldiers in the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri town.
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FIFA appoints PwC as new auditors
Sep 19, 2016, at 03:25 am
Zurich, Sept 18 (IBNS): The Bureau of the FIFA Council has appointed PwC Switzerland as the new statutory auditors of FIFA, according to an official release.
Assam CM kicks off Bordoloi Trophy football tournament
Sep 19, 2016, at 01:00 am
Guwahati, Sept 18 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday kicked off the 64th Bharat Ratna Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi Trophy when he set the ball rolling in the first match between Shillong Lajong and Oil India Limited Duliajan at Nehru Stadium in Guwahati.
BCCI declares open tender process for IPL telecast rights
Sep 18, 2016, at 11:40 pm
Mumbai, Sept 18 (IBNS): The Boards of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced that the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the VIVO Indian Premier League Media Rights will be available for purchase from Monday in Mumbai.
BCCI hosts the Associate & Affiliate tournament (Under-19) in Bangalore
Sep 18, 2016, at 08:59 pm
Mumbai, Sept 18 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is currently hosting The Associate & Affiliate Tournament (Under-19) being played at Alur, Bangalore ‪‪from Sept 15 to 21.
Edward Hanover appointed FIFA Chief Compliance Officer
Sep 18, 2016, at 01:41 am
Zurich, Sept 17 (IBNS): FIFA has announced that Edward Hanover, an experienced international compliance executive, has been appointed as the organisation’s Chief Compliance Officer.
Indian tour: Tim Southee ruled out of Tests
Sep 17, 2016, at 09:14 pm
New Delhi, Sept 17 (IBNS): The New Zealand Cricket on Saturday announced pacer Tim Southee has been ruled out of the side’s three match Test series against India with an ankle injury.
Saudi Arabia are as strong as UAE: Nicolai Adam
Sep 17, 2016, at 08:56 pm
Madgaon, Sept 17 (IBNS): The more you get to know him, the more you start admiring him. Despite losing his dad some 48 hours prior to India’s opener against UAE in the AFC U-16 Championship India 2016, Nicolai Adam, the tough German Coach wasn’t willing to let the World know about his personal loss. ‘Work is more important,’ he felt.
Post 2007 WC reactions helped Dhoni become a better cricketer
Sep 17, 2016, at 03:52 am
New York, Sept 16 (IBNS): Limited overs skipper of Indian cricket team MS Dhoni said the criticism following India's shocking early exit from 2007 World Cup in West Indies helped him become a better cricketer.