Japan, Korea Republic secure Rio spots

Jan 27, 2016, at 08:36 pm

Zurich, Jan 27 (IBNS) Japan and Korea Republic grabbed Asia's first two tickets to the Men's Olympic Football Tournament Rio 2016 after winning their respective semi-finals late on against Iraq and Qatar at the AFC U-23 Championship in Doha.

Former ICC U19 Cricket World Cup stars on the move in latest Test player rankings

Jan 27, 2016, at 08:00 pm

Dubai, Jan 27 (IBNS) Kagiso Rabada, Quinton de Kock, Hashim Amla and Ben Stokes, who all made their names at previous ICC U19 Cricket World Cups, have made impressive gains in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings, which were released on Wednesday following the conclusion of the Centurion Test which South Africa won by 280 runs.

University chancellors to be 2018 FIFA World Cup Volunteer Programme ambassadors

Jan 27, 2016, at 04:42 pm

Zurich, Jan 27 (IBNS) Chancellors from 15 universities have been appointed as Russia 2018 Volunteer Program ambassadors, whose institutions will be hosting Volunteer Centres covering all 11 Host Cities.

Australian Open: Sania Mirza to face Leander Paes in Q/Fs

Jan 27, 2016, at 03:09 pm

Melbourne, Jan 27 (IBNS): It will be a clash between two Indians as Sania Mirza and Leander Paes will face each other in the Australian Open mixed-doubles quater finals here.

India looking like serious contenders for World T20: Arnold

Jan 27, 2016, at 01:03 am

Colombo, Jan 26 (IBNS): After India's 37-run victory over Australia on Tuesday, former Sri Lankan cricketer Russel Arnold feels that MS Dhoni's side is a 'serious contender' to win the World T20.

Novak Djokovic beats K Nishikori to reach Australian Open semis

Jan 27, 2016, at 12:56 am

Melbourne, Jan 26 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic moved to the semi-finals of the Australian Open by beating K Nishikori in the quarter-finals clash here on Tuesday.

Finch praises Kohli for his 90 no knock

Jan 27, 2016, at 12:30 am

Adelaide, Jan 26 (IBNS): Australian skipper Aaron Finch praised Indian Test captain Virat Kohli for his unbeaten knock of 90 runs which played a crucial role in India's victory against Australia in the first T20 match of the series.

Kohli, bowlers help India beat Australia by 37 runs

Jan 26, 2016, at 11:48 pm

Adelaide, Jan 26 (IBNS): Virat Kohli smashed unbeaten 90 and the Indian bowlers bowled tight and took wickets at regular intervals to help defeat Australia 37 runs in the first T20 match of the series here on Tuesday.

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 set to become most watched event to date

Jan 26, 2016, at 11:20 pm

Dubai, Jan 26 (IBNS) The future stars of international cricket are primed to become household names as the ICC is set to produce live coverage of a record 20 matches from the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Bangladesh 2016 which, in turn, will be aired around the world by 15 broadcasters.

India beat Australia by 37 runs in first T20

Jan 26, 2016, at 11:11 pm

Adelaide, Jan 26 (IBNS): India defeated Australia in the first T20 match by 37 runs here on Tuesday.

Roger Federer defeats Tomas Berdych to reach Australian Open semis

Jan 26, 2016, at 09:38 pm

Melbourne, Jan 26 (IBNS) Swiss Tennis star Roger Federer managed to beat Tomas Berdych in the men's singles quater-finals clash to reach the last-four stage of the Australian Open here on Tuesday.

T20: India post 188-3 in 20 overs, Kohli hits unbeaten 90

Jan 26, 2016, at 09:28 pm

Adelaide, Jan 26 (IBNS) A heroic unbeaten 55-ball 90 runs knock by India's Test skipper Virat Kohli helped India post a competitive 188 runs for the loss of three wickets in the first T20 match against Australia here on Tuesday.

Australian Open: Serena Williams destroys Maria Sharapova to reach semis

Jan 26, 2016, at 09:11 pm

Melbourne, Jan 26 (IBNS): American Serena Williams destroyed Russia's Maria Sharapova to cruise to the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Tuesday.

Australian Open: Sania, Leander maintain strong run

Jan 26, 2016, at 08:52 pm

Melbourne, Jan 26 (IBNS) Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Martina Hingis continued their strong run in the Australian Open and reached the last-four stage of the women's singles event by beating Anna-Lena Groenefeld and Coco Vandeweghe here on Tuesday.

Genetically we lack the 'muscle' for the explosive style of singles in Tennis: Nitin Kannamwar

Jan 26, 2016, at 08:37 pm

The big boss of Asian Tennis, Nitin Kannamwar, is a Gold Badge umpire from India and the most experienced in the current crop of umpires from the nation. TOI or Tennis Officials India, a forum to promote better umpires from the country, is his brainchild. In an interaction with IBNS-TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity, Nitin discusses tennis and his future plans regarding the game in India.

Kapil Dev and national coaches wish players “good luck” ahead of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016

Jan 26, 2016, at 06:04 pm

Dubai, Jan 26 (IBNS) India’s legendary allrounder Kapil Dev has joined national coaches from across the globe to wish “good luck” to the players taking part in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Bangladesh 2016, which starts in Chittagong on Wednesday.

FIFA TMS reports Global Transfer Market spending up 44.2% since 2011

Jan 26, 2016, at 04:50 pm

Zurich, Jan 26 (IBNS) FIFA TMS released its Global Transfer Market (GTM) Report on Thursday showing that 2015 was another record-breaking year for international transfers.

ESPN signs deal with ICC for digital distribution of on-demand highlights

Jan 26, 2016, at 04:44 pm

Dubai, Jan 26 (IBNS) ESPN has signed a four-year agreement with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to broadcast digital on-demand highlights of all ICC events to be staged between the 2016-2019 period.

UAE’s Usman reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Jan 26, 2016, at 04:37 pm

Dubai, Jan 26 (IBNS) United Arab Emirates middle-order batsman Mohammad Usman has received an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second day’s play in the ICC Intercontinental Cup match against the Netherlands in Abu Dhabi.

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 begins on Wednesday

Jan 26, 2016, at 03:39 pm

Dubai, Jan 26 (IBNS) Cricket’s finest young talent will be on display when the ICC U19 World Cup 2016 starts in Chittagong, Bangladesh, on Wednesday, 27 January, with South Africa opening its title defence against host Bangladesh and England facing Fiji.

Sarfaraz hits 81 and Khaleel takes 5-30 as India scores morale-boosting win over Pakistan

Jan 26, 2016, at 12:41 am

Dubai, Jan 25 (IBNS) Rahul Dravid-coached India recorded a five-wicket victory over Pakistan on the final day of the warm-up matches on Monday ahead of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Bangladesh 2016, which starts on Wednesday.

Sania Mirza, Saina Nehwal to get Padma Bhushan

Jan 25, 2016, at 10:52 pm

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS: Amid reports that Sania Mirza will be getting the Padma Bhushan this year, the Tennis star said she felt 'humbled' and the award will inspire her to bring more laurels for the nation.

Sania, Martina reach Melbourne Open Q/F

Jan 25, 2016, at 10:32 pm

Melbourne, Jan 25 (IBNS) india's Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis continued their strong run in the ongoing Australian Open women's doubles event as the duo moved to the quarterfinals of the tournament.

Adam Zampa named in Australian ODI squad for series against NZ

Jan 25, 2016, at 08:29 pm

Melbourne, Jan 25 (IBNS): The Cricket Australia on Monday named leg-spinner Adam Zampa in its 14-member squad for the upcoming three-match Chappell-Hadlee series against New Zealand.

ETC approves replacement in Scotland’s squad for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016

Jan 25, 2016, at 06:58 pm

Dubai, Jan 25 (IBNS) The ICC has confirmed that the Event Technical Committee of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 has approved Cameron Sloman as a replacement player for Scott Cameron, who is suffering from a back strain, in Scotland’s squad for the tournament, which starts on Jan 27.

ICC thanks Chanderpaul for his contribution to international cricket

Jan 25, 2016, at 06:57 pm

Dubai, Jan 25 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has congratulated Shivnarine Chanderpaul on a successful international career and has thanked him for his contribution to international cricket.

Star Sports Pro Kabaddi signs actor Yash as brand ambassador

Jan 25, 2016, at 05:47 pm

Bengaluru, Jan 25 (IBNS) Star Sports Pro Kabaddi on Sunday signed actor Yash as its brand ambassador.

Cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara turns 28

Jan 25, 2016, at 04:09 pm

Mumbai, Jan 25 (IBNS) Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara celebrated his 28th birthday on Monday.

PV Sindhu wins Malaysia Masters

Jan 25, 2016, at 04:51 am

Penang, Jan 24 (IBNS): Taking just little more than 30 minutes, India's PV Sindhu beat Scottish shuttler Kirsty Gilmour in the women's singles event to lift the Malaysia Masters title.

South Africa-West Indies warm-up match tied

Jan 25, 2016, at 01:00 am

Dubai, Jan 24 (IBNS) Defending champion South Africa and the West Indies played out a thrilling tie in a warm-up match in Fatullah on Sunday ahead of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Bangladesh 2016, which starts on Wednesday.