It's a time for doing: England coach Peter Moores
Feb 21, 2015, at 07:28 pm
Christchurch, Feb 21 (IBNS) After two straight defeats in the first two matches of the World Cup, England coach Peter Moores has said that it is time for his side to 'do something'.
WC: Australia-Bangladesh abandoned
Feb 21, 2015, at 07:16 pm
Brisbane, Feb 21 (IBNS): The World Cup match between Australia and Bangladesh here was abandoned without a match being bowled on Saturday.
We needed to make amends after defeat against Ireland: Holder
Feb 21, 2015, at 06:17 pm
Christchurch, Feb 21 (IBNS): Registering a 150 runs win over Pakistan, West Indies skipper Jason Holder said his side needed to make 'amends ' in this match after losing the first encounter of the World Cup against Ireland.
Feb 21, 2015, at 06:07 pm
Christchurch, Feb 21 (IBNS): After being defeated by Ireland in their first match of the World Cup, West Indies bounced back strongly to defeat Asian cricket giant Pakistan by 150 runs here on Saturday.
Spirited Mumbai FC score over Wahingdoh
Feb 21, 2015, at 03:43 am
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IBNS) Mumbai FC showed great character and resilience to record a come from behind 2-1 victory against leaders Royal Wahingdoh, Shillong in a Hero I-League match played under floodlights at the Cooperage ground, Friday.
WC: Cyclone overshadows Aus-Bangladesh contest
Feb 21, 2015, at 02:10 am
Brisbane, Feb 20 (IBNS): Bad weather has cast a doubt over World Cup match between Australia and Bangladesh here on Saturday.
Sunday's contest will be between Indian batsmen and SA's bowlers: Smith
Feb 21, 2015, at 01:52 am
Johannesburg, Feb 20 (IBNS): Former South African Test skipper Graeme Smith feels that Sunday's World Cup clash will be contest between Indian batsmen and South African bowling attack.
I-League: Pune FC look to maintain unbeaten home run; host Sporting Clube de Goa
Feb 20, 2015, at 10:46 pm
Balewadi, Feb 20 (IBNS) Pune FC will be up against Sporting Clube de Goa as they look to build on their unbeaten home run while hoping to get back to winning ways in an I-League Round-7 encounter at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi on Saturday.
Supreme Court allows DD to broadcast World Cup matches
Feb 20, 2015, at 06:17 pm
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IBNS) India's national broadcaster Doordarshan (DD) can beam World Cup cricket matches in which India play free of cost, ruled the Supreme Court on Friday.
World Cup: NZ thrash England by 8 wickets
Feb 20, 2015, at 05:42 pm
Wellington, Feb 20 (IBNS) New Zealand continued their strong performance in the World Cup as skipper Brendon McCullum smashed a 25-ball 77 to help his side beat England in Pool A match here on Friday.
Morgan can handle WC pressure: Mark
Feb 19, 2015, at 09:37 pm
Melbourne, Feb 19 (IBNS): England batting coach Mark Ramprakash feels that there is no better strength of character than skipper Eoin Morgan to handle the pressure of the World Cup.
Hussey feels huge scores is a result of demand for entertainment from various parties.
Feb 19, 2015, at 09:36 pm
Melbourne, Feb 19 (IBNS) Former Australian cricketer Mike Hussey feels that demand for entertainment from various parties have resulted in the increasing benchmark score in one-day international cricket.
Fielding disappoints Zimbabwe skipper Elton Chigumbura
Feb 19, 2015, at 09:13 pm
Nelson,Feb 19 (IBNS): Zimbabwe skipper Elton Chigumbura on Thursday said he was disappointed with his side's fielding during their World Cup match against the UAE.
Australia are favourties: Ponting
Feb 19, 2015, at 08:38 pm
Mumbai, Feb 19 (IBNS): Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting feels that the four-time World Champion side are 'favourites' to clinch the trophy this year.
Can't remember a weaker Pakistan side playing in any of WCs than the one: Javed
Feb 19, 2015, at 08:10 pm
Islamabad, Feb 19 (IBNS): Pakistani batting legend Javed Miandad has said the Pakistani team playing in the current World Cup is a 'weaker' side.
Anil Kumble, Betty Wilson to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Feb 19, 2015, at 07:29 pm
Dubai, Feb 19 (IBNS) Anil Kumble, the former India captain and one of the most versatile wrist-spinners to ever play the game, and Betty Wilson, one of the greatest women's cricketers of all-time, will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 match between India and South Africa at the MCG on 22 February, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday.
Sean guides Zimbabwe to four wicket victory against UAE
Feb 19, 2015, at 05:46 pm
Nelson, Feb 19 (IBNS): Riding on Sean Williams' crucial knock of unbeaten 76 runs, Zimbabwe beat the UAE by four wickets to win their first match in the ongoing World Cup here on Thursday.
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Bangladesh beat spirited Afghanistan
Feb 19, 2015, at 04:20 am
Canberra, Feb 18 (IBNS): Bangladesh destroyed Afghanistan's hope of making a dream debut in the World Cup as the Test playing nation destroyed the minnows by 105 runs in a group stage match of the tournament here on Wednesday.
James Taylor gets England increment contract
Feb 18, 2015, at 04:43 am
London, Feb 17 (IBNS) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday said Nottinghamshire and England batsman James Taylor has been awarded an England increment contract for 2014-15.
Feb 18, 2015, at 04:42 am
Kolkata, Feb 17 (IBNS): The first derby of the season ended in a draw with the two traditional rivals - East Bengal and Mohun Bagan settling for 1-1 in an I-League encounter here on Tuesday.
Sonowal calls upon corporate houses to extend their CSR support to make India a sports super power
Feb 18, 2015, at 12:09 am
Kolkata, Feb 17 (IBNS) Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday called upon the corporate houses to extend their CSR support to make India the super power in the world of sports.
Feb 17, 2015, at 02:30 pm
Dunedin, Feb 17 (IBNS): New Zealand struggled and lost few wickets in their way to defeat Scotland by three wickets in a World Cup match here on Tuesday
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Tata Power announces its association with golfer Shweta Galande
Feb 17, 2015, at 07:17 am
Mumbai/ Kolkata, Feb 16 (IBNS): Tata Power on Monday announced its association with golfer Shweta Galande as one of the Sports Ambassador for the company.
Mooney and Sammy found guilty of Level 1 offences in ICC Cricket World Cup match
Feb 17, 2015, at 07:10 am
Dubai, Feb 16 (IBNS) The ICC on Monday said West Indies batsman Darren Sammy Sharma and Ireland bowler John Mooney have both been fined 30 per cent of their match fees for violating Level 1 Article 2.1.4 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.
Feb 17, 2015, at 03:23 am
Bangalore, Feb 16 (IBNS): A total of 67 players, including 43 Indians cricketers, were sold as Indian premier League Player Auction was concluded in Bangalore on Monday.
What's your problem with my son: Yuvraj Singh's father to Dhoni
Feb 16, 2015, at 09:00 pm
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS): A day after India registered a thumping victory against Pakistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup in Australia, cricketer Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj Singh slammed Indian skipper MS Dhoni over his son's name being dropped from the Indian team.
Ireland stun two-time champs WI
Feb 16, 2015, at 06:36 pm
Nelson , Feb 16 (IBNS): 2015 World Cup witnessed the biggest upset so far, with non-Test playing nation Ireland beating two- time champions West Indies by four wickets here on Monday.
Yuvraj goes to Delhi daredevils for record Rs 16 crore
Feb 16, 2015, at 05:23 pm
Bangalore, Feb 16 (IBNS): Cricketer Yuvraj Singh went to Delhi Daredevils for a record fee of Rs 16 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL), 2015 auctions on Monday, media reports said.
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Disappointed fans destroy TV sets in Pakistan
Feb 16, 2015, at 05:43 am
Karachi, Feb 15 (IBNS) Pakistani cricket fans destroyed TV sets in Pakistan after their national side lost their first match of the ongoing World Cup against arch-rivals India on Sunday.
Kolkata celebrate India's victory against Pakistan
Feb 16, 2015, at 04:23 am
Kolkata, Feb 15 (IBNS) Kolkata celebrated India's victory over arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday as people were seen bursting firecrackers, distributing sweets or bringing out small processions with the posters of Indian cricketers on their hands to capture the moment in their hearts forever.