Spinners could have done better: Dhoni
Jan 12, 2016, at 10:12 pm
Perth, Jan 12 (IBNS): After being defeated in the first ODI against Australia here, Indian skipper MS Dhoni said he felt that the spinners could have performed better in the match.
Steve Smith guides Australia to five wickets victory against India
Jan 12, 2016, at 09:58 pm
Perth, Jan 12 (IBNS): Steve Smith shined with the bat as he scored 149 runs to help Australia beat India by five wickets in the first ODI here on Tuesday.
Cook, McCullum, Azhar and O’Brien recall their ICC U19 Cricket World Cup days
Jan 12, 2016, at 07:14 pm
Dubai, Jan 12 (IBNS) With just 15 days to go before the first ball is bowled in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Bangladesh, current stars Alastair Cook of England, New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum, Azhar Ali of Pakistan and Ireland’s Kevin O’Brien recall how their participation in this tournament has helped them develop as cricketers.
Rohit's ton set Australia for a steep target of 310
Jan 12, 2016, at 06:38 pm
Perth, Jan 12 (IBNS) Riding high on Rohit Sharma's unbeaten century, Team India managed to post a huge total for host Australia to chase and win the first ODI of the 5-match series, here on Tuesday.
Messi, Lloyd, Luis Enrique and Ellis triumph at FIFA Ballon d'Or 2015
Jan 12, 2016, at 03:05 pm
Zurich, Jan 12 (IBNS): Argentina footballer Lionel Messi has won the FIFA Ballon d’Or for the best player in the world for the fifth time, while US midfielder Carli Lloyd has claimed her first-ever FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year award.
1st ODI: India win toss, elect to bat first
Jan 12, 2016, at 02:33 pm
Perth, Jan 12 (IBNS) India won the toss and elected to bat first in the first ODI against Australia here on Tuesday.
Bengal Celebrity League: Burdwan Blasters book a final berth
Jan 11, 2016, at 08:51 pm
Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS) After a close encounter in which the Tollywood fans witnessed a plethora of stars taking on each other, Burdwan Blasters emerged victorious beating Midnapore Mighties by 9 runs in the first semifinal of the Bengal Celebrity League, here on Saturday at Kolkata's Kishore Bharati Krirangan.
ICC announces MoneyGram as Event Partner
Jan 11, 2016, at 08:44 pm
Dubai, Jan 11 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday said the council and MoneyGram International, a leading global provider of money transfer services, today announced an eight-year deal which confirms MoneyGram as an event partner for ICC events from 2016-2023.
IPL: Stephen Fleming to coach Pune Franchisee
Jan 11, 2016, at 07:48 pm
Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS) Sanjiv Goenka, owner of Pune franchisee of IPL announced in Kolkata on Monday the signing of Stephen Fleming as the coach of the team for the upcoming IPL session which begins on Apr 9.
History of ICC U19 Cricket World Cup
Jan 11, 2016, at 07:07 pm
Dubai, Jan 11 (IBNS) Cricket’s finest young talent will be on display when the 11th edition of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup is played across four cities in Bangladesh from Jan 27 to February 14 this year.
Jan 11, 2016, at 04:20 pm
Mumbai, Jan 11 (IBNS) Former Indian cricketer, Rahul Dravid on Monday celebrates his 43rd birthday.
U15 Youth League: Pune FC Under-15s top Maharashtra Zone; complete first ever unique double in India
Jan 11, 2016, at 12:00 am
Pune, Jan 10 (IBNS) Leaders Pune FC kept their focus clear, fought with purpose and didn’t let go the opportunity to seal the title at home as they overcame arch-rivals Mumbai FC 2-1 after coming from a goal down to emerge outright winners of the Maharashtra Zone Under-15 Youth League 2015-16 at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Sunday.
India must win one match against Australia to retain second position
Jan 10, 2016, at 08:03 pm
Dubai, Jan 10 (IBNS): World champion Australia goes head to head with former World Cup winner India in a five-match ODI series in Perth on Tuesday with its number-one ranking in the ICC ODI Team Championship secured.
Sania Mirza makes 'good' start to 2016 by winning Brisbane title
Jan 10, 2016, at 02:49 pm
Brisbane, Jan 10 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza said she made a 'good' start to her career in 2016 with her doubles partner Martina Hingis as the duo clinched the Brisbane title on Saturday.
India thrash Western Australia to win second tour match
Jan 10, 2016, at 04:38 am
Perth, Jan 9 (IBNS) After winning their opening tour match, India continued their dominance in the second match , which was a 50-over clash, against Western Australia by winning the encounter by 64 runs, here on Saturday.
Victoria Azarenka wins Brisbane International crown
Jan 10, 2016, at 01:11 am
Brisbane, Jan 9 (IBNS): Belarusian Tennis player Victoria Azarenka on Saturday won the Brisbane International crown.
Sania-Martina win Brisbane International doubles title
Jan 10, 2016, at 12:47 am
Brisbane, Jan 9 (IBNS) Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis won the Brisbane International doubles title here on Saturday.
U15 Youth League: Pune FC look to cement top spot; host arch rivals Mumbai FC
Jan 10, 2016, at 12:23 am
Pune, Jan 9 (IBNS) Leaders Pune FC will aim to cement their top spot in the Maharashtra Zone when they host arch rivals Mumbai FC in an all-important final round zonal encounter of the U15 Youth League 2015-16 at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Sunday.
Injured Mohammed Shami ruled out of India’s tour of Australia
Jan 09, 2016, at 09:57 pm
Mumbai, Jan 9 (IBNS): Giving a blow to the Indian team, the BCCI on Saturday said pacer Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of India’s tour of Australia due to injury.
Darren Sammy fails to find a place in WICB contract list
Jan 09, 2016, at 08:56 pm
St. John's , Jan 9 (IBNS) West Indies Twenty20 captain Darren Sammy has not been named in the list of contracted players list released by the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).
Sania-Martina to play Brisbane International Tennis tournament final today
Jan 09, 2016, at 03:11 pm
Brisbane, Jan 9 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her Swiss doubles partner Martina Hingis will face German wild card pairing of Angelique Kerber and Andrea Petkovic in the final of the Brisbane International Tennis tournament on Saturday.
India move up three sports in FIFA rankings list
Jan 09, 2016, at 03:48 am
Zurich, Jan 8 (IBNS): India moved up three sports in the latest rankings list released by FIFA where the country stands at 163th spot.
Messi, Ronaldo named in UEFA 2015 Team of the Year
Jan 09, 2016, at 03:06 am
London, Jan 8 (IBNS): Football icons Lionel Messi, Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo have all found a place in the UEFA's 2015 Team of the Year.
Manan Chandra-Piyush Bhagat duo wins Pro-Am Snooker tourney
Jan 09, 2016, at 02:50 am
Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS): The Space Group team consisting of Manan Chandra and Piyush Bhagat defeated Watertite’s Yasin Merchant and Rajesh Tulsian 3-1 to win the 4th Kolkata National Invitation Pro-Am Snooker Championship 2016 at the Bengal Rowing Club on Friday.
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India beat Western Australia XI by 74 runs
Jan 09, 2016, at 02:24 am
Perth, Jan 8 (IBNS): Indian batsmen, specially Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli, showed they are in good touch as they helped their side beat Western Australia XI by 74 runs in a practice T20 clash here on Friday.
Mitali Raj to lead India women's team in Australia
Jan 09, 2016, at 01:32 am
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IBNS) The All-India Women Selection Committee of the BCCI met on Friday to pick the India women’s teams for Australia tour where it named Mitali Raj as the skipper of the side.
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All 16 squads confirmed for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016
Jan 09, 2016, at 12:56 am
Dubai, Jan 8 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced that all 16 sides for this month’s ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 have now been confirmed.
Jan 08, 2016, at 10:56 pm
Bangalore, Jan 8 (IBNS) Sanjanasri Vedavyas, Grade VI student of Greenwood High International School has won silver medal in national level at KWAI (Kungfu Wushu Association India) 12th National Kung Fu Wushu championship held at Amritsar, Punjab recently.
Oxigen Wallet appointed as Masters Champions League Title sponsor
Jan 08, 2016, at 10:44 pm
Dubai, Jan 8 (IBNS): India’s leading mobile-wallet app ‘Oxigen Wallet’ has officially been announced as the Title Sponsor for the upcoming Masters Champions League (MCL).
Vishnu magazine cover row: Non-bailable warrant issued against MS Dhoni
Jan 08, 2016, at 09:07 pm
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): Creating trouble for India's limited over team skipper MS Dhoni, a local court in Andhra Pradesh has issued a non-bailable warrant against him for allegedly appearing in the cover of a magazine as Hindu god Lord Vishnu.