Elite umpires donate US$10,000 to Voluntary Health Services charity

Mar 28, 2016, at 02:24 am

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS) The Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires today made a donation of US$10,000 to the Voluntary Health Services (VHS), a unique service that provides free healthcare for underprivileged people living in Chennai.

Australia win toss, opt to bat first

Mar 28, 2016, at 01:29 am

Mohali, Mar 27 (IBNS): In a crucial match of the ICC World T20, Ausralia won the toss and opted to bat first against India here on Sunday.

Afghanistan stun West Indies, beat former champions by 6 runs

Mar 28, 2016, at 01:10 am

Nagpur, Mar 27 (IBNS) Afghanistan created a major upset in the ICC World T20 series by beating West Indies by 6 runs here on Sunday.

New Zealand tops Group A, Australia also in semi-finals

Mar 27, 2016, at 04:52 am

New Delhi, Mar 26 (IBNS) Three-time defending champion Australia joined New Zealand in the semi-finals from Group A after both teams recorded resounding wins in their last league matches of the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 2016 on Saturday.

England beat Sri Lanka by 10 runs

Mar 27, 2016, at 04:51 am

New Delhi, Mar 26 (IBNS) England beat Sri Lanka by 10 runs in an ICC World T20 Super 10 stage match here on Saturday.

Bangladesh fined for slow over-rate against India

Mar 27, 2016, at 03:29 am

Dhaka, Mar 26 (IBNS) Bangladesh has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during its ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 Super 10 Group 2 match against India at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

New Zealand trounce Bangladesh by 75 runs to record all four wins in Super 10

Mar 27, 2016, at 03:23 am

Kolkata, Mar 26 (IBNS) In a match which was held to complete the formality, New Zealand trounced Bangladesh by 75 runs to remain unbeaten in Super 10 Group II ICC World Twenty20 with all four wins to top the group on their way to semi-finals at Eden Gardens here on Saturday.

New Zealand thrash Bangladesh by 75 runs

Mar 27, 2016, at 02:18 am

Kolkata, Mar 26 (IBNS) New Zealand moved to the semi-finals of the ICC World T20 by winning all the four group stage matches and on Saturday put up a strong show in beating Bangladesh by 75 runs here.

World T20: NZ post 145/8

Mar 26, 2016, at 10:51 pm

Kolkata, Mar 26 (IBNS) New Zealand posted 145 for the loss of eight wickets in an ICC World T20 match against Bangladesh here on Saturday.

Rafick Ali Mollah and team win Pro-Am event of Kolkata Classic 2016

Mar 26, 2016, at 10:16 pm

Kolkata, Mar 26 (IBNS): The Pro-Am event of the Kolkata Classic 2016 was won by Kolkata professional Rafick Ali Mollah’s team.

Team India lands in Kochi for Turkmenistan match

Mar 26, 2016, at 10:14 pm

Kochi, Mar 26 (IBNS) The Indian National Team arrived in Kochi on Saturday morning for India’s forthcoming Russia 2018 World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 match against Turkmenistan slated to be played the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on March 29.

Harbhajan Singh completes 18 years in international cricket

Mar 26, 2016, at 03:19 pm

Dhaka, Mar 26 (IBNS): Eighteen years have passed since Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh made his international debut for India as he remembered the day on Friday.

World T20: West Indies beat South Africa in a close encounter by 3 wickets

Mar 26, 2016, at 04:58 am

Nagpur, Mar 25 (IBNS) Chasing 123 runs to win the match and occupy a berth in the semi finals of the World T20, West Indies came out on top and defeated South Africa by 3 wickets in a closely contested match here on Friday.

Shubhankar Sharma emerges triumphant in dramatic finale at inaugural Kolkata Classic, leads Rolex Ranking

Mar 26, 2016, at 01:28 am

Kolkata, Mar 25 (IBNS): Gurgaon’s Shubhankar Sharma emerged triumphant on a dramatic final day of the inaugural Kolkata Classic to capture his second title of the season.

Australia beat Pakistan by 21 runs

Mar 26, 2016, at 12:02 am

Chandigarh, Mar 25 (IBNS) Australia defeated Pakistan by 21 runs in a ICC World T20 match here on Friday.

Australia post 193 for four against Pakistan

Mar 25, 2016, at 10:09 pm

Chandigarh, Mar 25 (IBNS): Shane Watson (44*) and Steve Smith (61*) put up 74 runs stand to post 193 runs for the loss of four wickets on the scoreboard against Pakistan in a crucial ICC World T20 match here on Friday.

Nahida Khan Reprimanded For Breaching ICC Code Of Conduct

Mar 25, 2016, at 06:52 pm

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS) Pakistan's Nahida Khan has received an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during her side's ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 match against Bangladesh in Delhi on Thursday.

Bangladesh Fined For Slow Over-Rate Against India

Mar 25, 2016, at 06:50 pm

Chennai, Mar 25 (IBNS) Bangladesh has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during its ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 Super 10 Group 2 match against India at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

ICC Women's World Twenty20: Australia, England on course for semi-finals

Mar 25, 2016, at 05:14 am

Dubai, Mar 24 (IBNS): Three-time defending champion Australia and title contender England recorded important wins on Thursday to step closer to the semi-finals of the ICC Women's World Twenty20.

South Africa defeats Ireland to notch up first win

Mar 24, 2016, at 10:24 pm

Chennai, Mar 24 (IBNS) South Africa defeated Ireland by 67 runs at the Chidambaram stadium in Chennai on Wednesday to register its first win after two matches in the ICC Women's World Twenty20 2016.

Shane Watson announces retirement from international cricket

Mar 24, 2016, at 10:22 pm

Mohali, Mar 24 (IBNS) Australian cricket all rounder Shane Watson announced his retirement on Thursday, according to Cricket Australia's website.

Mohamad Al-Bacha wins FIFA Interactive World Cup title for Denmark

Mar 24, 2016, at 06:09 pm

Zurich, Mar 24 (IBNS) Denmark's Mohamad Al-Bacha was crowned the new FIFA Interactive World Cup (FIWC) Champion after beating Sean Allen of England in the Grand Final event at the world famous Apollo Theater in New York City.

It'll be a learning for Mahmudullah, says Dhoni

Mar 24, 2016, at 05:59 am

Bangalore, Mar 24 (IBNS) Justifying Mahmudullah's rush of blood, in which the Bangladeshi batsman scooped one in the deep, resulting in a loss for his side from a stable position, India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that it will add to Mahmudullah experience, here on Wednesday.

South Africa defeats Ireland to notch up first win

Mar 24, 2016, at 05:58 am

Chennai, Mar 23 (IBNS) South Africa defeated Ireland by 67 runs at the Chidambaram stadium in Chennai on Wednesday to register its first win after two matches in the ICC Women's World Twenty20 2016.

World T20: India edge past Bangladesh by 1 run to win a thriller

Mar 24, 2016, at 05:29 am

Bangalore, Mar 23 (IBNS) Defending 147 runs against Bangladesh to win the match and stay alive in the World T20, the Indian men pulled off a stunning 1 run victory here on Wednesday as fire crackers started bursting across the nation to be a part of the celebration.

World T20: India beat Bangladesh by 1 run

Mar 24, 2016, at 04:57 am

Bangalore, Mar 23 (IBNS) In a thrilling encounter, India beat Bangladesh by 1 run in a group stage match of the ICC WorlD T20 here on Wednesday.

World T20: India put up 146 runs on board against Bangladesh

Mar 24, 2016, at 02:56 am

Bangalore, Mar 23 (IBNS) Playing an important encounter, the Indian batsmen put up 146 runs for the loss of 7 wickets, against Bangladesh after being asked to bat first here on Wednesday.

ICC WT20: 1st Semifinal will be played in Delhi as scheduled

Mar 24, 2016, at 02:21 am

New Delhi, Mar 23 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday reconfirmed that the first semifinal (Men and Women) of the ICC World T20 India 2016 will be held at Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi on Mar 30 as per the announced schedule.

Vijender Singh meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Mar 24, 2016, at 01:09 am

New Delhi, Mar 23 (IBNS): India's iconic boxer Vijender Singh on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.

Bangladesh win toss, opt to field first

Mar 24, 2016, at 01:02 am

Bangalore, Mar 23 (IBNS): Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first in a crucial World T20 match against India here on Wednesday.