West Indies beat Australia by 3 wickets in warm-up match

Mar 14, 2016, at 02:07 am

Kolkata, Mar 13 (IBNS): West Indies defeated Australia in a ICC World T20 practice match by three wickets and a ball remaining here on Sunday.

Services win Santosh Trophy

Mar 14, 2016, at 01:30 am

Nagpur, Mar 13 (IBNS) : Even as the prize distribution ceremony was about to begin, Man of the Match Arjun Tudu and Jain P took the stairs and ran up to meet National Coach Stephen Constantine who had come over to watch the Final. It was only in December 2015 that Constantine had spotted and summoned the duo to the National Camp prior to the SAFF Suzuki Cup which India won.

No.1 ranked Australia favourite to win fourth consecutive ICC Women’s World Twenty20 title

Mar 14, 2016, at 12:26 am

Dubai, Mar 13 (IBNS) Meg Lanning’s Australia has won three out of four ICC Women’s World Twenty20 tournaments to date, and it is no surprise that the number-one ranked T20I side in the world will start this competition as clear favourite.

I enjoy playing in India: Afridi

Mar 13, 2016, at 09:11 pm

Kolkata, Mar 13 (IBNS): A day after his team arrived in Kolkata to participate in the ICC World T20 event, Pakistani skipper Shahid Afridi on Sunday said he has always enjoyed playing cricket in India.

Pro boxing: Vijender Singh registers fourth victory

Mar 13, 2016, at 06:17 am

London, Mar 13 (IBNS): Indian boxer Vijender Singh on Saturday defeated Hungary’s Alexander Horvath at the Echo Arena in Liverpool to register his fourth straight win in the world of Pro Boxing.

WC T20: Pakistan cricket team arrives in Kolkata, security beefed up

Mar 13, 2016, at 04:46 am

Kolkata, Mar 12 (IBNS): Amid foolproof security arrangements, Pakistan cricket team reached Kolkata on Saturday evening to take part in the ICC World Cup T20.

Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 59 runs, reach main round

Mar 13, 2016, at 03:13 am

Nagpur, Mar 12 (IBNS) Afghanistan posted a 59 runs victory against Zimbabwe to cruise to the main round of the ICC World T20 event here on Saturday.

Pakistan team arrives in India

Mar 13, 2016, at 01:38 am

Kolkata, Mar 12 (IBNS) Ending all speculations and debates, Pakistan team arrived in Kolkata on Saturday.

Indian Wells : Sania , Martina wins opening round clash

Mar 12, 2016, at 09:48 pm

Indian Wells, Mar 12 (IBNS): Tennis star Sania Mirza and her partner Martina Hingis made a winning start to their Indian Wells challenge as they defeated Australian team of Casey Dellacqua and Samantha Stosur here.

Last chance for me to deliver: Waqar Younus

Mar 12, 2016, at 09:43 pm

Islamabad, Mar 12 (IBNS) Looking forward to the ICC World T20 ahead, Pakistan team’s head coach Waqar Younus has said it is the last chance for him, captain Shahid Afridi and the entire team to make the nation proud.

Bangladesh’s Arafat and Taskin reported for suspect bowling actions

Mar 11, 2016, at 07:32 pm

Dubai, Mar 11 (IBNS) Bangladesh left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny and fast bowler Taskin Ahmed have been reported for suspect bowling actions during their side’s opening match in the ICC World Twenty20 2016 in India against the Netherlands in Dharamsala on Wednesday.

Debuts for FC St. Pauli and Guangzhou in FIFA Youth Cup 2016

Mar 11, 2016, at 04:57 pm

Zurich, Mar 11 (IBNS) The 78th edition of the Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup in Zurich on May 4-5 will once again boast an outstanding line-up full of budding superstars, an official release said.

Zimbabwe beat Scotland by 11 runs in ICC World T20 qualifier

Mar 11, 2016, at 01:53 am

Nagpur, Mar 10 (IBNS): Zimbabwe defeated Scotland in ICC World T20 qualifier round match by 11 runs here on Thursday.

VIVO Indian Premier League 2016 schedule announced

Mar 11, 2016, at 01:51 am

Mumbai, Mar 10 (IBNS) Mumbai Indians (MI), the Indian Premier League 2015 winners, will commence their defence of the title, on home turf, on Apr 9.

Santosh Trophy has made me match fit: Francis Fernandes

Mar 11, 2016, at 01:08 am

New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS) It’s rare nowadays that you get to see International Players playing in the Santosh Trophy. But this season has been different. Especially when you glance down the squad list of the Goan Team, you will find quite a number of International Players locking horns for the coveted Trophy. www.the-aiff.com caught up with India International Francis Fernandes on his experience with junior Players, the Goan squad, the semifinal against Services and much more. EXCERPTS:

Big ranking boost to Indian paddlers

Mar 10, 2016, at 09:29 pm

New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS): The gold-winning performances of the Indian teams at the recent Perfect World Table Tennis Championships in Kuala Lumpur have done a world of good, in terms of ranking, to the paddlers individually.

ICC World T20: Bangladesh beat Netherlands by 8 runs

Mar 10, 2016, at 12:47 am

Dharamsala, Mar 9 (IBNS): In a ICC World T20 qualifier, Bangladesh defeated Netherlands by 8 runs here on Wednesday.

ICC relocates India versus Pakistan match to Kolkata

Mar 09, 2016, at 11:53 pm

Dubai, Mar 9 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 Super 10 Group 2 match between India and Pakistan has been relocated from Dharamsala to Kolkata.

ICC World T20: India, Pakistan match shifted to Kolkata

Mar 09, 2016, at 11:09 pm

Kolkata/Mumbai, Mar 9 (IBNS): The BCCI on Wednesday announced the ICC World T20 match between India and Pakistan has been shifted from Dharamsala to Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Pakistan refuses to play in Dharamsala

Mar 09, 2016, at 09:02 pm

Islamabad, mar 9 (IBNS): Pakistan on Wednesday refused to play ICC World T20 match against India in Indian city of Dharamsala.

Howrah Bridge lights up in ICC World Twenty20 colour

Mar 09, 2016, at 07:56 pm

Kolkata, Mar 9 (IBNS): The Howrah Bridge in Kolkata will bring alive the event colour of the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 for cricket fans in the eastern city.

ICC World T20: Pakistan team's departure to India delayed

Mar 09, 2016, at 02:12 pm

Islamabad, Mar 9 (IBNS): The Pakistan cricket team's departure to India to participate in the ICC World T20 has been delayed.

USA’s Emmons claims gold at the 50m Rifle 3 positions Men final, Bangkok’s last match

Mar 09, 2016, at 01:43 am

New York, Mar 8 (IBNS) The American shooter beat Ukraine’s Kulish in the last medal match of the 2016 ISSF Rifle and Pistol World Cup in Bangkok (THA).

Datsun joins hands with Magic Bus for ICC WT20 flagbearers

Mar 09, 2016, at 01:28 am

Mumbai, Mar 8 (IBNS) Continuing with its brand campaign #ISayYes, to engage and support the aspirational youth of India, Datsun today announced its association with Magic Bus for Datsun Flagbearers campaign.

ICC World T20: Zimbabwe beat Hong Kong

Mar 09, 2016, at 01:12 am

Nagpur, Mar 8 (IBNS) Zimbabwe put up a strong show to beat Hong Kong by 14 runs in a ICC World Twenty20 qualifying stage match here on Tuesday.

FIFA extends sanctions imposed on 23 players and officials in Italy

Mar 09, 2016, at 12:41 am

Zurich, Mar 8 (IBNS) FIFA on Tuesday confirmed the worldwide extension of sanctions imposed on several officials and players by the Italian Football Association’s (FIGC) Sport-Justice Bodies and theCollegio di Garanzia dello Sport of the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) relating to incidents of match manipulation and illegal betting that took place between 2014 and 2015 in different Italian football competitions.

India announces list of 28 probables

Mar 09, 2016, at 12:26 am

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS) : National Coach Stephen Constantine has announced his list of 28 probables for India’s forthcoming back to back matches in Russia 2018 World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2.

Happy with our preparation: Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Mar 08, 2016, at 11:48 pm

Kolkata, Mar 8 (IBNS) Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday said that he was happy with the team's preparation for the World T20 tournament.

TAG Heuer cuts ties with tennis player Maria Sharapova

Mar 08, 2016, at 09:54 pm

Geneva, Mar 8 (IBNS): Swiss watch maker TAG Heuer on Tuesday said it will not renew its association with Russian Tennis player Maria Sharapova.

World T20: SL names Angelo Mathews as skipper

Mar 08, 2016, at 09:01 pm

Colombo, Mar 8 (IBNS) Angelo Mathews has been named as the skipper of the Sri Lankan side which will participate in the ICC World T20 in India.