KKR owners intending to acquire Trinidad & Tobago franchise
Jun 17, 2015, at 09:20 pm
Port of Spain, June 17 (IBNS): Shah Rukh Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is intending to acquire Hero Caribbean Premier League's Trinidad & Tobago franchise, officials said on Wednesday.
Bajaj Allianz Life launches Junior Football Camp Season 6
Jun 17, 2015, at 07:08 pm
Pune, June 17 (IBNS): Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance has launched the sixth season of Junior Football Camp.
Junior paddlers waiting to up the South Asian ante
Jun 17, 2015, at 05:21 am
New Delhi, June 16 (IBNS): The domination of India's junior paddlers will be yet again on view when they take on the four other teams from the region competing in the South Asian Junior Table Tennis Championships, beginning at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium here from Wednesday.
Sri Lanka, Pakistan set to resume battle
Jun 17, 2015, at 12:37 am
Galle, June 16 (IBNS) Sri Lanka and Pakistan will lock horns for the fourth time in two years when the first Test of a three-Test series begins in Galle on Wednesday.
Sunil Chhetri scores 50th international goal
Jun 17, 2015, at 12:17 am
Guam, June 16 (IBNS) Sunil Chhetri on Tuesday became the first Indian footballer to score 50 international goals during the national side's clash against Guam.
Bangladesh hopes to seize ICC Champions Trophy 2017 initiative
Jun 16, 2015, at 10:32 pm
Dubai, June 16 (IBNS) Bangladesh faces India in the three-match One-Day Internationals (ODIs) series in Mirpur on Thursday knowing that a series win will give it a boost in the Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings as two places in the coveted ICC Champions Trophy 2017 are still up for grabs.
Guam beat India, script second successive victory
Jun 16, 2015, at 10:17 pm
Guam, June 16 (IBNS) : Guam played the heritage card within the rules, made use of the seven American players, including a couple from the MLS, and scored one in each half to pip India 2-1 and script their second successive victory in the Russia 2018 World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 match at the Guam Football Association Stadium in Guam on Tuesday.
Jacques Kallis named fourth icon of Masters Champions League
Jun 16, 2015, at 05:07 pm
Mumbai, June 16 (IBNS): Former South African legendary all-rounder Jacques Kallis has been announced as the fourth icon of the Masters Champions League (MCL).
Steven Smith becomes second youngest player to top batting charts
Jun 15, 2015, at 10:17 pm
Dubai, June 15 (IBNS) Australia's Steven Smith has become the second youngest batsman after Sachin Tendulkar of India to achieve the number-one ranking in the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen after stellar batting displays in the Kingston Test, which Australia won by 277 runs to win the series 2-0.
India all set to take on Guam in world cup qualifier
Jun 15, 2015, at 06:07 pm
Guam, June 15 (IBNS): The Indian football team is all set to take on Guam in the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 match against Guam on Tuesday.
Board will meet and decide on Ravi Shastri: Sourav Ganguly
Jun 15, 2015, at 02:49 am
Kolkata, June 14 (IBNS) Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on Sunday said the decision on ex-cricketer Ravi Shastri tenure as the Team Director of the national side has not been formally decided by the BCCI.
Test: Harbhajan Singh goes past Wasim Akram to become ninth highest wicket-taker
Jun 15, 2015, at 02:27 am
Dhaka, June 14 (IBNS): Making a comeback in the national side after a long time, Harbhajan Singh did not forget to make a mark as he picked up three wickets in the Bangladesh team's first innings and also surpassed Pakistan legend Wasim Akram’s tally of Test wickets to climb to ninth position in the list of highest wicket- takers.
PNG to face Netherlands in historic ICC Intercontinental Cup clash
Jun 14, 2015, at 11:28 pm
Amsterdam, June 14 (IBNS) Netherlands will strive to take the home advantage when it faces debutant Papua New Guinea (PNG) in the four-day first-class Intercontinental Cup 2015-17 in Amsterdam on Tuesday.
It's important to adjust fast, echoes Constantine
Jun 14, 2015, at 11:25 pm
Guam, June 14 (IBNS) Coach Stephen Constantine on Sunday said adjusting fast to the condition of Guam is crucial for the footballers who will face the national side of country on Tuesday.
Bangladesh manage draw, R Ashwin picks up five wickets
Jun 14, 2015, at 10:51 pm
Dhaka, June 14 (IBNS): Bangladesh fought hard to settle for a draw in the one-off Test against India despite a strong performance by R Ashwin who took five wickets here on Sunday.
Bangladesh includes Litton Das, Mustafizur in ODI squad against India
Jun 14, 2015, at 06:45 pm
Dhaka, June 14 (IBNS): Wicket-keeper batsman Litton Das and left–arm pacer Mustafizur Rahaman have been included in the 14-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against India.
Bangladesh announce 14-men squad for ODI series against India
Jun 14, 2015, at 04:53 am
Dhaka, June 13 (IBNS): Bangladesh on Saturday announced a 14-men squad for the ODI series against India.
Rain hits fourth day, Bangladesh 111/3
Jun 13, 2015, at 10:41 pm
Dhaka, June 13 (IBNS) Rain forced an early call- off of the fourth day's play between Bangladesh and India as the hosts fought at 111 for three in their first innings in 30.1 overs that were bowled in the day on Saturday.
Corey Anderson ruled out of England tour
Jun 13, 2015, at 03:28 am
London, June 12 (IBNS): New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson has been ruled out of the remaining of the England tour.
Indian football team leave for Guam
Jun 13, 2015, at 01:32 am
Bangalore, June 12 (IBNS) : A day after an ‘unlucky’ India went down 1-2 to Oman in the Russia 2018 World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification match, the Men in Blue left on Friday for Guam to play for their next match slated for June 16.
Rain forces early end to day 3, India 462/6
Jun 12, 2015, at 10:55 pm
Dhaka, June 12 (IBNS) Rain hit the third day of the one-off Test match between India and Bangladesh, forcing an early end to the proceedings as Virat Kohli's men scored 462 runs for the loss of six wickets here on Friday.
Atletico de Kolkata retains Josemi and Nato for the forthcoming season of Indian Super League
Jun 12, 2015, at 10:23 pm
Kolkata, June 12 (IBNS): Taking a step towards building their team for the upcoming second edition of the Indian Super League, title holders of the inaugural edition Atletico de Kolkata, on Friday announced that the team has retained José Miguel González Rey better known as Josemi and Ofentse Nato from their previous line-up of foreign players for the forthcoming season.
England wicketkeeper Matt Prior announces retirement from all forms of cricket
Jun 12, 2015, at 06:30 pm
England, June 12(IBNS): England and Sussex wicketkeeper batsman Matt Prior has announced retirement from all forms of cricket with immediate effect. Prior was suffering from a Achilles injury which required surgery last year.
Wesley Hall inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Jun 12, 2015, at 04:54 pm
Kolkata, June 12 (IBNS): West Indies former fast bowler Wesley Hall was on Thursday inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, raising the tally of cricketers from the Caribbean to 18 in an illustrious field of 80 players who have been bestowed with the prestigious award to date for their services and contributions to the sport.
India Vs Bangladesh 1st test: Second day's play called off
Jun 11, 2015, at 09:04 pm
Dhaka, June 11 (IBNS): The second day of the one-off test between Bangladesh and India in Fatullah has been called off without a single ball bowled due to heavy rain.
Jun 11, 2015, at 03:25 am
Bangalore, June 10 (IBNS) Stephen Constantine starts from almost where he had left as his last match as Indian National Team Coach in the World Cup Qualifiers in 2004 was against Oman.
Bangladesh Test: Dhawan, Vijay put India in command
Jun 10, 2015, at 11:26 pm
Dhaka, June 10 (IBNS): Shikhar Dhawan made a brilliant comeback to form in Test cricket by smashing a gutsy unbeaten 150 while M Vijay hammered 89 not out as the Indian openers helped their side post 239 runs for the loss of no wickets on the first day of the one-off Test match against Bangladesh here on Wednesday.
Chris Rogers ruled out of second Test against WI
Jun 10, 2015, at 10:19 pm
Sydney, June 10 (IBNS) Australia opener Chris Rogers has been ruled out of the second Test against West Indies which will start from Thursday.
Former Indian cricketer Hemant Kanitkar dies
Jun 10, 2015, at 09:06 pm
Pune, June 10 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Hemant Kanitkar died after prolonged illness here on Tuesday.
India bat first, Shikhar Dhawan hits 50
Jun 10, 2015, at 04:16 pm
Dhaka, June 10 (IBNS): India began well and playing cautiously were at 69 for no loss after 14 overs as they won the toss and sent Bangladesh to field as the one-match Test series between them started on Wednesday at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatulla.