Uzbekistan test for India U-19 Women
Nov 05, 2014, at 02:00 am
Amman, Nov 4 (IBNS): The rain has subsided but the chilly winds prevail. The moment you step out of the Team Hotel lobby to have a feel of outside, you wish to run back indoors the very next minute. “The biggest challenge,†Head Coach Priya PV, reiterates for the umpteenth time “is to acclimatize fast to the weather conditions.â€
India Women's cricket team to face SA at home this month
Nov 05, 2014, at 12:48 am
Mumbai, Nov 4 (IBNS): The South African women’s team will tour India in November 2014, to play one Test, three ODIs and one T20 International. The visitors will also play a two-day warm-up game and one-day warm-up game against India ‘A.’
ICC to Countdown 100 Greatest World Cup Moments
Nov 04, 2014, at 09:44 pm
Dubai, Nov 4 (IBNS): As preparations for ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2015 intensifies and the countdown to the tournament gathers pace, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced an exciting initiative for cricket lovers across the world to vote for their favourite CWC moments of all time.
Stuart Binnny replaces injured Varun Aaron
Nov 04, 2014, at 08:44 pm
Mumbai, Nov 4 (IBNS): Injured pace bowler Varun Aaron is replaced by another Pacer Stuart Binny, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Sanjay Patel announced on Tuesday.
Need to take one match at a time, says India U-19 Women coach Priya
Nov 04, 2014, at 08:24 pm
Amman, Nov 4, (IBNS): A day prior to India's opener against Uzbekistan in the AFC U-19 Women's Championship, Head Coach Priya Parathi Valappil spoke to www.the-aiff.com on India's preparation, chances, scope for improvement, and much more.
Nov 04, 2014, at 07:55 pm
Mumbai, Nov 4 (IBNS) The 2015 season of the Pepsi IPL will commence on April 8 next year, and conclude on May 24, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday.
Younus, Misbah and Azhar make upward movements in player rankings
Nov 04, 2014, at 07:06 pm
Dubai, Nov 4 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday said Pakistan batsmen Younus Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq and Azhar Ali have improved their rankings in the latest Reliance ICC Test Player Rankings, which were released following the conclusion of Abu Dhabi Test.
Mumbai hits a six with complete dominance over UBI
Nov 04, 2014, at 02:31 am
Mumbai, Nov 3 (IBNS) Mumbai came into the game with a confident win against Kenkre FC. The first ten minutes saw a series of fouls as both sets of players were vying for the ball. Regardless of that, Mumbai tried hard to control possession but were not able to put their stamp on the game.
Need to acclimatize fast: Priya
Nov 04, 2014, at 02:29 am
Amman (JORDAN), Nov 3 (IBNS): Chilly winds and rain greeted the Indian U-19 Women’s Team as they landed in Amman on Monday (November 3) afternoon. Besides hosts Jordan, India have been clubbed with Uzbekistan and Lebanon in Group A with India beginning their campaign against Uzbekistan on November 5. As per AFC regulations, only the Group topper move onto the AFC U-19 Finals to be played in 2015 in China.
Tata Steel All India Sub Junior & Feeder Tour Final kicks off
Nov 04, 2014, at 02:21 am
Jamshedpur, Nov 3 (IBNS): Jamshedpur’s Golmuri Golf Club will play host to the Tata Steel All India Sub Junior & Feeder Tour Final, which will see as many as 48 players battle it out for the top honours.
Sachin lashes out at Greg in his autobiography
Nov 04, 2014, at 12:07 am
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar has reportedly lashed out against former India coach Greg Chappell in his forthcoming autobiography “Playing It My Wayâ€, media reported.
U 17 WC: New appointees take charge
Nov 03, 2014, at 10:51 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): With the FIFA U-17 World Cup on the horizon, the Local Organising Committee-appointed Javier Ceppi, Tournament Director and Joy Bhattacharjya, as the Project Director took up the reins from today (November 3, 2014) and will be based at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
Durand Cup: Pune FC face Vasco SC for a semifinal berth
Nov 03, 2014, at 10:49 pm
Panaji, Nov 3 (IBNS) Pune FC face Goan- side Vasco SC hoping to seal a second semifinal berth in four years with a win in the final Group-IV quarterfinal league Durand Cup encounter at the Raia Sports Complex in Goa on Tuesday.
Pakistan vaults into third position in Test rankings
Nov 03, 2014, at 08:54 pm
Dubai, Nov 3 (IBNS) Pakistan has vaulted into third position in the Reliance ICC Test Team Rankings, its best Test ranking in seven years, following the conclusion of its series against Australia in Abu Dhabi today.
President congratulates Medal winners in Asian Para Games-2014
Nov 03, 2014, at 07:56 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday congratulated and sent individual messages to all the Indian medal winners in the Asian Para Games-2014.
Misbah smashes 56-ball century
Nov 03, 2014, at 05:29 am
Abu Dhabi, Nov 2 (IBNS) Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul Haq on Sunday added a feather to his cap as he equalled the 28-year-old record for the fastest Test century on the fourth day of the second Test match against Australia.
Nov 03, 2014, at 04:33 am
Cuttack, Nov 2 (IBNS): India thrashed Sri Lanka by 169 runs in the first ODI match of the series here on Sunday.
Chennai based medical institution support for football in India
Nov 03, 2014, at 01:41 am
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS) : A tripartite agreement between Asian Football Confederation (AFC), All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Sri Ramachandra Arthroscopy & Sports Science Centre (SRASSC) for the upcoming 5th AFC Medical Conference was signed at a City Hotel in New Delhi on Saturday as a first step towards a long partnership to develop Football in India.
Mumbai FC look for second straight win against Union Bank after thrashing Kenkre FC
Nov 03, 2014, at 01:11 am
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS) High on their 3-0 victory against Kenkre FC, Mumbai FC will be looking to keep up their momentum as they face Union Bank of India (UBI) in the MDFA Elite Division League.
BCCI and Twitter partner to introduce #cricket timelines for India-Sri Lanka series
Nov 02, 2014, at 08:02 pm
Mumbai, Nov 2 (IBNS) A year after launching the iconic #ThankYouSachin campaign and following up with super successful partnerships for IPL and CLT20, BCCI and Twitter are bringing a new experience for cricket fans.
Opportunity for both India and Sri Lanka to claim number-one ODI ranking
Nov 01, 2014, at 10:56 pm
Dubai, Nov 1 (IBNS): India and Sri Lanka go head to head in a five-ODI series in Cuttack on Sunday eyeing the number-one position on the Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings.
BCCI slams 258 Cr damage charges on WI cricket board
Nov 01, 2014, at 08:20 pm
Mumbai, Nov 1 (IBNS): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has slapped damage charges to the tune of over 250 crores on West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) after the latter pulled out of bilateral series against India mid-way last month owing to the stalemate in contracts between the Windies Players' association and their cricket board, media reported.
Pune FC open Durand Cup campaign in style; down Churchill Bros 3-0
Oct 31, 2014, at 10:33 pm
Raia (Goa), Oct 31, (IBNS): Pune FC began their Durand Cup campaign in style with a comfortable 3-0 win over Churchill Brothers SC in the quarterfinal stage Group-IV encounter at the Raia Sports Complex in Raia, Goa on Friday.
India Women's U-19 national squad for AFC Qualifiers announced
Oct 31, 2014, at 08:17 pm
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IBNS): India Women's U-19 national team squad for upcoming AFC Qualifiers has been announced on Friday.
President congratulates Pankaj Advani on achieving 12th world title
Oct 31, 2014, at 08:16 pm
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday congratulated Pankaj Advani on achieving his 12th World Title in World Billiards Championship in Leeds.
ICC congratulates Nepal and Uganda for qualifying for WCL Division 2
Oct 31, 2014, at 06:06 pm
Kuala Lumpur, Oct 31 (IBNS): ICC Chairman Mr N. Srinivasan has congratulated Nepal and Uganda for qualifying for Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 2 (WCL Div.2), which will be played in Namibia from 17 to 24 January 2015.
IPTL tickets go on sale tomorrow
Oct 31, 2014, at 04:21 am
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS) International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) franchise Micromax Indian Aces on Thursday announced that online ticket sales for the Delhi leg of the inaugural IPTL will start on Friday.
Pune FC face Churchill Brothers test in Durand Cup opener
Oct 31, 2014, at 02:18 am
Pune, Oct 30 (IBNS) Pune FC will be eager to kick off their Durand Cup campaign with a win when they face Goan side Churchill Brothers in their quarterfinal stage Group-IV opener at the Raia Sports Complex in Goa on Friday.
Saina moves to number 5 in rankings
Oct 31, 2014, at 02:07 am
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal has moved a place up to the fifth place in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings, officials said on Thursday.
Pun, Malla and Budhaayer shine as Nepal wins Pepsi ICC World Cricket League
Oct 31, 2014, at 01:33 am
Kuala Lumpur,Oct 30 (IBNS) Three half-centuries helped Nepal defeat Uganda by 62 runs in the final of Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 3 in front of a passionate crowd in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday.