Eden Gardens: Cricket legends felicitated before India- Pakistan match

Mar 20, 2016, at 02:42 am

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS) The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Saturday felicitated former players of India and Pakistan who were present at the Eden Gardens before the start of the high voltage India-Pakistan match here.

Cricketers, Big B felicitated ahead of India-Pak clash

Mar 20, 2016, at 02:11 am

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS) Former players from India and Pakistan and Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan were felicitated at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata before the high-voltage game between the two neighbouring nations on Saturday.

Pakistan edge out arch-rival India in rain-hit thriller

Mar 20, 2016, at 02:05 am

New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS) Rain ended a spirited fightback by India to leave arch-rival Pakistan victorious by two runs on the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-hit Group B match of the ICC Women's Twenty20 in New Delhi on Saturday.

India win toss, elect to field first

Mar 20, 2016, at 01:50 am

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS): India won toss and elected to field first against Pakistan in a crucial ICC World T20 match here on Saturday.

Tata Motors announces final 12 Indian racers for the T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship 2016

Mar 20, 2016, at 01:17 am

Greater Noida / Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS): Tata Motors on Saturday announced the final 12 Indian truck racers, who will compete in the SUPER CLASS category of Season 3 of the T1 PRIMA TRUCK RACING CHAMPIONSHIP 2016, at the internationally acclaimed Buddh International Circuit (BIC), Greater Noida, on Mar 20.

Rain hits Kolkata ahead of India, Pakistan clash

Mar 19, 2016, at 11:30 pm

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS): It has been raining in Kolkata on Saturday just hours before the city is gearing up to witness a high-voltage ICC World T20 clash between India and Pakistan at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium.

Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt qualifies for Olympics

Mar 19, 2016, at 11:15 pm

New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS): Reaching the final round of the men's 65kg freestyle event on the second day of the Asian Olympic Qualification tournament, Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt gave some positive hopes to his fans as he secured Olympic quota place for India on Saturday.

Bangladesh’s Arafat And Taskin suspended from bowling In International Cricket

Mar 19, 2016, at 10:50 pm

Dubai, Mar 19 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday announced that independent assessments have found the bowling actions of Bangladesh’s Arafat Sunny and Taskin Ahmed to be illegal and, as such, both the bowlers have been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect.

Jeffrey Vandersay named as Lasith Malinga's replacement in Sri Lankan squad

Mar 19, 2016, at 10:19 pm

Colombo, Mar 19 (IBNS) Sri Lankan selectors have named Jeffrey Vandersay as the replacement of pacer Lasith Malinga in the World T20 squad which is currently playing in India.

Robin, Ganesh summoned to camp to get themselves assessed

Mar 19, 2016, at 09:22 pm

New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS): For the first time perhaps in recent times the National Camp has seen two Players on rehab being summoned by the National Coach to monitor and assess the recovery process which Robin Singh and Dhanpal Ganesh are presently undergoing.

Wanda Group becomes new FIFA partner

Mar 19, 2016, at 09:03 pm

Zurich, Mar 19 (IBNS)The Wanda Group is the first Chinese company to sign up as a FIFA partner. This grants them the highest level of sponsorship rights, which includes the next four FIFA World Cup editions.

India to face Pakistan in high voltage match, Google dedicates a doodle on Saturday

Mar 19, 2016, at 06:46 pm

Mountain View, Mar 19 (IBNS) Google on Saturday doodled about arch rivals India-Pakistan's upcoming match in the World T20, scheduled to happen later in the day.

Waqar Younis feels Pakistan have advantage against India

Mar 19, 2016, at 05:07 am

Kolkata, Mar 18 (IBNS) Former speedstar and Pakistan's head coach Waqar Younis feels Pakistan have added advantage against India in the crucial T20 World Cup match on Saturday at Eden Gardens after the hosts were defeated in the opener against New Zealand at Nagpur.

World T20: England chase down mammoth target to upset South Africa

Mar 19, 2016, at 05:05 am

Mumbai, Mar 18 (IBNS) Chasing a mammoth score of 230 runs in 20 overs, England won the match by 2 wickets, against South Africa here on Friday.

India-Pakistan clash in high-voltage ICC World T20 clash tomorrow

Mar 19, 2016, at 04:42 am

Kolkata, Mar 18 (IBNS) Keen contest is on the card as India meet Pakistaan in a crucial T20 World Cup clash at the iconic Eden Gardens here on Saturday.

#WT20: Kolkata Police to put Indo-Pak match under 'foolproof' security layer

Mar 19, 2016, at 04:20 am

Kolkata, Mar 18 (IBNS): The Kolkata Police are going to arrange an elaborated security arrangements in and around Eden Gardens for India-Pakistan WT20 match, which is scheduled to be held on Saturday.

Lasith Malinga ruled out of ICC World T20

Mar 19, 2016, at 12:04 am

Colombo, Mar 18 (IBNS): Sri Lankan cricketer Lasith Malinga, who had guided his side to World T20 victory last time, has been ruled out of the tournament this year.

NZ beat Australia by 8 runs in World T20 clash

Mar 18, 2016, at 11:48 pm

Dharamsala, Mar 18 (IBNS): After beating India, New Zealand beat Australia by 8 runs in a tight contest of the ICC World T20 here on Friday.

India-Pakistan rivalry is bigger than Ashes: Ashwin

Mar 18, 2016, at 09:47 pm

Kolkata, Mar 18 (IBNS): Spinner R Ashwin on Friday said the rivalry between India and Pakistan is even bigger than the Ashes.

We need to repeat our performance against Bangladesh: Waqar Younis

Mar 18, 2016, at 09:22 pm

Kolkata, Mar 18 (IBNS): Pakistan coach Waqar Younis on Friday said his side will have good chance to win Saturday's crucial match against hosts India if they can repeat the performance put against Bangladesh.

FIFA reports loss for 2015, but increases middle-term financial objectives

Mar 18, 2016, at 02:41 pm

Zurich, Mar 18 (IBNS) The unprecedented events that occurred in 2015 have impacted upon FIFA’s financial results, however the organisation’s healthy reserves have allowed it to weather the storm.

World T20: Sri Lanka defeat Afghanistan by 6 wickets to win match

Mar 18, 2016, at 05:03 am

Kolkata, Mar 17 (IBNS) Defending champions Sri Lanka started their 2016 World T20 campaign on a winning note as they beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets, here on Thursday.

Afghanistan scored 153 against Sri Lanka

Mar 18, 2016, at 03:21 am

Kolkata, Mar 17 (IBNS) Guided by a gutsy 62 by skipper Ashgar Stanikzad, Afghanistan scored a fighting 153 by losing seven wickets in their first Super Ten league outing of the ICC World T20 against Sri Lanka here on Thursday.

England sends valiant Bangladesh hurling to second defeat

Mar 18, 2016, at 02:54 am

Bengaluru, Mar 17 (IBNS) Skipper Charlotte Edwards led the way with 60 as former champion England opened its campaign in the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 with a 36-run demolition of Bangladesh in Bengaluru on Thursday.

ICC World T20: Afghanistan win toss, elect to bat first against SL

Mar 18, 2016, at 01:39 am

Kolkata, March 17 (IBNS) Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first in their maiden Super Ten group one league match of the ICC World T20 against current champions Sri Lanka at Eden gardens here Thursday.

Indian team practice in Delhi

Mar 18, 2016, at 01:38 am

New Delhi, Mar 17 (IBNS) : The Indian National Team which assembled in the Capital for the forthcoming back to back Russia 2018 Joint Qualification Round 2 matches against Iran and Turkmenistan respectively had their first practice session at the Ambedkar Stadium on Thursday.

Shuttler Saina Nehwal celebrates her 26th birthday

Mar 17, 2016, at 07:55 pm

Mumbai, Mar 17 (IBNS) Ace Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal turned a year older as the shuttler celebrates her 26th birthday on Thursday.

Pakistan go down fighting to West Indies in ICC Women’s World Twenty20

Mar 17, 2016, at 06:20 am

Chennai, Mar 16 (IBNS) The West Indies began its journey in the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 2016 on a winning note, defeating Pakistan by four runs in an exciting Group B match in Chennai on Wednesday.

ICC World T20: Gayle hammers 100 no to help West Indies beat England

Mar 17, 2016, at 06:17 am

Mumbai, Mar 16 (IBNS): Riding on Chris Gayle's heroic 48-ball 100 runs unbeaten knock, West Indies cruised to six wickets victory over England in an ICC World T20 match here on Wednesday.

ICC World T20: Bangladesh scorecard

Mar 17, 2016, at 01:23 am

Kolkata, Mar 16 (IBNS) Following is the score board of Bangladesh innings in their inaugural T 20 World Cup match against Pakistan at Eden Gardens here on Wednesday