India win toss, opt to field first

Feb 28, 2016, at 12:28 am

Mirpur, Dec 27 (IBNS): Setting out to play their second match in the Asia Cup, Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss against Pakistan and decided to field first, here on Saturday.

U Mumba aiming for strong finish in home leg of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi

Feb 27, 2016, at 11:53 pm

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IBNS): An air of optimism hovered over the room as the U Mumba quartet along with coach E Bhaskaran, CEO Supratik Sen and owner Ronnie Screwvala took their seats at the T-1 press conference at DOME @NSCI, Mumbai.

I am enjoying each moment of mine with the Pakistan team: Mahmood

Feb 27, 2016, at 10:03 pm

Dhaka, Feb 27 (IBNS): Pakistan interim bowling coach Azhar Mahmood said he is enjoying the moments he is spending time with the players of the national team.

Pakistan: Virat Kohli's fan released

Feb 27, 2016, at 09:06 pm

Lahore, Feb 27 (IBNS): Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli's fan, who was arrested in Pakistan for hoisting the Indian tricolour atop his home, was released on bail on Saturday.

Gianni Infantino elected FIFA President

Feb 27, 2016, at 03:23 pm

Zurich, Feb 27 (IBNS) Gianni Infantino has been elected as the President of FIFA for the remainder of the current term of office (until 2019) by the Extraordinary FIFA Congress held in Zurich.

Asia Cup: Bangladesh defeat UAE by 51 runs

Feb 27, 2016, at 05:35 am

Dhaka, Feb 27 (IBNS) Chasing a relatively low target, the UAE batsmen faltered yet again to handover Bangladesh a much needed 51 runs victory, here on Friday.

BCCI congratulates India Women Team for winning the T20I series against SL

Feb 27, 2016, at 03:25 am

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday congratulated the members of the India Women Cricket Team for winning the three-match Twenty20 International series against Sri Lanka 3-0.

Dubai: Novak retires from quarter-finals with eye problem

Feb 26, 2016, at 03:42 pm

Dubai, Feb 26 (IBNS) Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic retired from the quarter-final match of the Dubai Tennis Championships midway due to an eye problem.

Asia Cup: UAE opts to ball, restrict Sri Lanka for 129 runs

Feb 26, 2016, at 02:20 am

Dhaka, Feb 25 (IBNS) Winning the toss, UAE restricted the Sri Lankans for 129 runs for the loss of 8 wickets , here on Thursday.

Pakistan to play World T20 in India after government approves participation

Feb 26, 2016, at 01:50 am

Islamabad, Feb 25 (IBNS) Putting months of speculations to rest, Pakistan government have finally approved their Cricket team's participation in the World T20, to be hosted by India, due next month, according to reports.

Afghan boy receives signed jersey from Lionel Messi

Feb 26, 2016, at 01:49 am

Kabul, Feb 25 (IBNS) Murtaza Ahmadi, the five-year old Afghan boy who first made the headlines wearing an Argentina national Football team jersey made out of plastic, received a signed jersey from Lionel Messi on Thursday, a post on UNICEF Afghanistan's official Facebook page said.

FIFA Appeal Committee dismisses appeals from investigatory chamber

Feb 26, 2016, at 12:26 am

Zurich, Feb 25 (IBNS) The FIFA Appeal Committee, chaired by Larry Mussenden (Bermuda), has partially confirmed the decisions taken by the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee on Dec 17 and 18, 2015 regarding Joseph S. Blatter and Michel Platini respectively, whose bans have been reduced from eight to six years.

ICC announces umpire and match referee appointments for the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016

Feb 25, 2016, at 06:23 pm

Dubai, Feb 25 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday named a 31-member match officials’ team for the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016, which runs from Mar 8 to Apr 3.

India beat Bangladesh by 45 runs in Asia Cup opener

Feb 25, 2016, at 04:16 am

Mirpur, Feb 24 (IBNS) India defeated Bangladesh by 45 runs in the opening match of the Asia Cup here on Wednesday.

Asia Cup: India put up 166 against Bangladesh

Feb 25, 2016, at 02:16 am

Mirpur, Feb 24 (IBNS) Asked to bat first by Bangladesh, India put up 166 runs in the inaugural match of the Asia Cup, here on Wednesday.

AIFF Academy boys breeze into IFA Shield semis

Feb 25, 2016, at 02:07 am

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS) All India Football Federation’s U-18 Academy booked a berth in the semifinal of the IFA Shield when they routed Frenz United, Malaysia 4-2 at the Barasat Stadium on Wednesday.

World Twenty20: Online registration for India matches, semi-finals and final to begin from tomorrow

Feb 25, 2016, at 02:05 am

Mumbai, Feb 24 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday confirmed that the online process to register for the lottery system for all the India matches, the four semi-finals (Men and Women) and the two finals (Men and Women) of ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 will begin on Thursday at 12h00 IST.

Harendra Gupta gears up for title defence at Golconda Masters 2016

Feb 25, 2016, at 01:28 am

Hyderabad, Feb 24 (IBNS): Harendra Gupta of Chandigarh is looking to make a fresh start to his 2016 PGTI season with a spirited title defence at the second edition of the Golconda Masters.

Shahid Afridi to play NatWest T20 Blast for Hampshire

Feb 25, 2016, at 01:06 am

London, Feb 24 (IBNS): Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi will play for Hampshire in the upcoming NatWest T20 Blast.

13th Civilians Inter-Command Football Tournament begins

Feb 25, 2016, at 12:52 am

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS) The 13th Civilians Inter-Command Football Tournament of the Indian Air Force inaugurated in New Delhi on Wednesday by Air Marshal BBP Sinha, Air Officer-in-charge Administration.

Shahid Afridi reconsidering his decision to quit T20

Feb 25, 2016, at 12:45 am

Dubai, Feb 24 (IBNS) Pakistan T20 skipper Shahid Afridi said that he is reconsidering his decision to quit playing the format after the upcoming World T20.

Asia Cup: Bangladesh win toss, elect to field against India

Feb 25, 2016, at 12:27 am

Mirpur ,Feb 24 (IBNS): Bangladesh won the toss and opted to field first against India in the Asia Cup opener here on Wednesday.

Australia finishes as number-one ranked Test side at the annual cut-off date

Feb 24, 2016, at 11:14 pm

Sydney, Feb 24 (IBNS) Australia has regained the prestigious ICC Test Mace and has also won a cash award of $1million after winning the Christchurch Test by seven wickets, which has given it a 2-0 series win against New Zealand.

19 men's players set to feature in 6th ICC World Twenty20 India 2016

Feb 24, 2016, at 03:38 am

Dubai, Feb 23 (IBNS): The 27-day ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 will begin in Nagpur on March 8 with 19 men's players set to feature in their sixth straight event, while 29 women's cricketers will make their fifth successive appearance.

Vikas Krishan Yadav all set for AIBA Pro Boxing debut

Feb 24, 2016, at 02:18 am

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IBNS): In a landmark moment for Indian boxing, middleweight (75 kg) boxer Vikas Krishan Yadav will be competing in the AIBA Pro Boxing (APB) competition on Friday.

Bengaluru begin AFC Cup campaign with Lao Toyota test

Feb 24, 2016, at 02:16 am

Vientiane, Laos, Feb 23 (IBNS): Ashley Westwood said his team's tryst with continental football last season will hopefully hold them in good stead as Bengaluru FC kick-start their 2016 AFC Cup campaign when they come up against Lao Toyota FC in a Group H opener at the National Stadium, in Vientiane, on Wednesday.

Golconda Masters Golf Championship returns for second edition

Feb 24, 2016, at 02:15 am

Hyderabad, Feb 23 (IBNS): The Hyderabad Golf Association (HGA) and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of professional golf in India, on Tuesday announced the second edition of the Golconda Masters Golf Championship which will be held at the Hyderabad Golf Club from Feb 25 - 28.

Asia Cup ideal preparation before WT20: Virat Kohli

Feb 24, 2016, at 01:06 am

Dhaka, Feb 23 (IBNS): Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli on Tuesday said the Asia Cup is a good platform for preparing for the ICC World T20.

India-Pakistan match is same like other game: Kohli

Feb 24, 2016, at 12:38 am

Dhaka, Feb 23 (IBNS): Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli has said a match India and Pakistan remains the same for players as playing a game against other opposition teams.

Hazlewood fined 15 per cent for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Feb 23, 2016, at 11:59 pm

Dubai, Feb 23 (IBNS) Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the fourth day’s play in the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Tuesday.