IPL spot fixing : Ajit Chandila gets life ban, Hiken Shah banned for 5 years
Jan 18, 2016, at 08:12 pm
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IBNS) The BCCI's Disciplinary Committee on Monday imposed life ban on cricketer Ajit Chandila and barred Hiken Shah from playing cricket in connection with the IPL spot fixing scandal, reports said.
Channel 2 Group appointed ICC’s audio rights partner for all events
Jan 18, 2016, at 06:31 pm
Dubai, Jan 18 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced that Channel 2 Group has been appointed as its global audio rights partner after it acquired exclusive audio rights for all ICC events from 2016 to 2023.
Australia announces T20 squad for series against India, Tait named
Jan 18, 2016, at 03:02 pm
Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS) Pacer Shaun Tait has been named in the Australia side selected for the T20 series against India.
Tennis: Top players involved in match-fixing?
Jan 18, 2016, at 02:16 pm
London, Jan 18 (IBNS): In a shocking revelation, sixteen top Tennis players, including Grand Slam winners, were suspected to be involved in match-fixing, it was alleged on Sunday.
Dhoni criticises fielders after Australia beat India in 3rd ODI
Jan 17, 2016, at 11:29 pm
Melbourne, Jan 17 (IBNS): Indian skipper MS Dhoni on Sunday said the fielding performance of his team let them down in the third ODI against Australia.
Glenn Maxwell scores 96 to help Australia beat India by 3 wickets
Jan 17, 2016, at 10:41 pm
Melbourne, Jan 17 (IBNS): In a closely fought encounter, Australia defeated India by three wickets in the third ODI to clinch the series here on Sunday.
Broad becomes number-one ranked Test bowler
Jan 17, 2016, at 08:35 pm
Dubai, Jan 17 (IBNS) England fast bowler Stuart Broad has achieved the status of the number-one ranked Test bowler in the world after producing a Man of the Match performance in the Johannesburg Test, which has also confirmed that India will replace South Africa as the top-ranked Test side when the ICC Test Championship table is updated at the end of the Centurion Test.
Kohli registers his 24th ton, India rake up 295 runs
Jan 17, 2016, at 06:11 pm
Melbourne, Jan 17 (IBNS) Batting first in the third ODI, India managed 295 runs for the loss of 6 wickets against Australia, here on Sunday.
Bangladesh rely on home advantage and experience to topple South Africa
Jan 17, 2016, at 05:46 pm
Dubai, Jan 17 (IBNS) Bangladesh hopes to use home advantage and an experienced squad to make a flying start in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Bangladesh 2017 by beating defending champion South Africa in the tournament opener in Chittagong on January 27.
Virat Kohli completes 7000 runs in ODI
Jan 17, 2016, at 03:17 pm
Melbourne, Jan 17 (IBNS): Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli completed 7000 runs in ODI during the third match of the current series against Australia here on Sunday.
Australia win toss, opt to field
Jan 17, 2016, at 02:11 pm
Melbourne, Jan 17 (IBNS): In the third ODI match of the series, Australia won the toss and opted to field first on Sunday.
India U19 team to leave for WC next week
Jan 17, 2016, at 12:44 am
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IBNS) India Under 19 team will depart for Bangladesh on January 20 to participate in the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup, the BCCI said on Saturday.
Martina Hingis reaches world number 1 in doubles
Jan 16, 2016, at 10:15 pm
Florida, Jan 16 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis icon Martina Hingis on Saturday reached the number one spot in the latest WTA doubles rankings.
Sania-Martina clinches Sydney International women's doubles title
Jan 16, 2016, at 03:08 pm
Sydney, Jan 16 (IBNS): Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and her partner Martina Hingis clinched the Sydney International women's doubles title on Friday.
Virender Sehwag teaches cricket to wrestlers
Jan 16, 2016, at 05:31 am
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag had some interesting moments on Friday when he taught cricket lessons to some WWE wrestlers here.
Rohit's ton goes in vain as Australia win second ODI by 7 wickets
Jan 15, 2016, at 11:44 pm
Brisbane, Jan 15 (IBNS) Australia thumped India by 7 wickets to win the second ODI of the 5-match series and take a 2-0 lead, here on Friday.
Match officials for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 announced
Jan 15, 2016, at 08:07 pm
Dubai, Jan 15 (IBNS) The ICC on Friday announced the match officials for the upcoming ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016, to be held from 27 January to 14 February in Bangladesh.
Rohit Sharma scores second successive century in Australia
Jan 15, 2016, at 05:47 pm
Brisbane, June 15 (IBNS) Following up on his magnificent 171 in Perth, Rohit Sharma scored another ton as India scored 278 runs at the loss of four wickets at the end of 46.4 overs in the second ODI in Brisbane on Friday.
India win toss, elect to bat first
Jan 15, 2016, at 02:38 pm
Brisbane, Jan 15 (IBNS): India won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the second ODI match of the series here on Friday.
South Africa's Gulam Bodi charged under CSA anti-corruption code
Jan 15, 2016, at 12:17 am
Johannesburg, Jan 14 (IBNS) The Cricket South Africa on Thursday confirmed that former Proteas, Dolphins, Titans and Lions cricketer, Gulam Bodi, is the intermediary who has been charged under its Anti-Corruption Code.
18 players set to take part in their second ICC U19 Cricket World Cup
Jan 14, 2016, at 10:33 pm
Dubai, Jan 14 (IBNS) The 11th edition of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup will be played across four cities in Bangladesh from January 27 to February 14, featuring nine Test-playing nations and seven the Associate and Affiliate members – Afghanistan, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Namibia, Nepal and Scotland.
David Warner becomes father for second time
Jan 14, 2016, at 09:14 pm
Sydney, Jan 14 (IBNS) Australian opener David Warner became a father for the second time as his wife Candice gave birth to their daughter on Thursday.
It was disappointing in the end not to be on the winning side: Sharma
Jan 14, 2016, at 09:08 pm
Perth, Jan 14 (IBNS): Despite hammering a century in the first ODI match against Australia, Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma felt disappointed that he could not be a part of the winning side.
Sania-Martina rewrites history, sets new record after wining 29 matches in a row
Jan 14, 2016, at 08:18 pm
Sydney, Jan 14 (IBNS): Ahead of the crucial Australian Open, Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her Swiss doubles partner Martina Hingis continued their dominance on the court as they broke a 22-year-old world record when they claimed their 29th women's doubles match victory in a row on Thursday.
Jerome Valcke dismissed as FIFA Secretary General
Jan 14, 2016, at 02:56 am
Zurich, Jan 13 (IBNS) The FIFA Emergency Committee on Jan 9 decided to dismiss Jerome Valcke from the position of FIFA Secretary General with immediate effect, the FIFA said on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe Cricket appoints Ntini, Atapattu as coaches
Jan 14, 2016, at 02:50 am
Harare, Jan 13 (IBNS): Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has said it made two appointments in the batting and bowling departments of the senior men’s national team.
Current stars talk about the significance of ICC U19 Cricket World Cup
Jan 14, 2016, at 01:30 am
Dubai, Jan 13 (IBNS) As the 11th edition of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in Bangladesh from 27 January to 14 February 2016 draws near, current international captains like India’s Virat Kohli reflect on how their participations in past events have helped them grow as cricketers.
Oxigen Masters Champions League appoints CricHQ as Tournament Technology Partner
Jan 14, 2016, at 12:34 am
Dubai, Jan 13 (IBNS) Oxigen Masters Champions League (MCL) has appointed New Zealand based CricHQ as the Tournament Technology Partner.
I would like to return to Argentinian football one day: Messi
Jan 13, 2016, at 09:59 pm
Zurich, Jan 13 (IBNS): Footballer Lionel Messi has said he wants to return to Argentine football in future.
Test cricket still 'excites' Anderson
Jan 13, 2016, at 09:30 pm
London, Jan 13 (IBNS) In this age of growing popularity of T20 cricket, English fast bowler James Anderson has revealed that Test cricket still excites him.