Ashton Agar joins British cricket club Middlesex

Mar 20, 2018, at 10:55 pm

London, Mar 20 (IBNS): British cricket team Middlesex has announced that Australian cricketer  Ashton Agar has joined their squad for the T20 Blast.

Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai returns to squad for ICC Cricket WC Qualifier

Mar 20, 2018, at 09:56 pm

Kabul, Mar 20 (IBNS): Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai is back in the Afghanistan squad for the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier. 

Rabada not guilty of level 2 offence but guilty of conduct contrary to the spirit of the game: ICC

Mar 20, 2018, at 08:39 pm

Dubai, Mar 20 (IBNS): South Africa bowler Kagiso Rabada has been found not guilty of the charge of making inappropriate and deliberate physical contact with a player following a hearing before Michael Heron QC on Monday, the ICC said in a statement.

West Indies beat Zimbabwe to set-up winner takes all match against Scotland

Mar 20, 2018, at 04:29 am

Dubai, Mar 19 (IBNS): The fifth highest successful run-chase by the Windies against Zimbabwe in a Super Six match of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 set-up their mouth-watering winner-takes-all match against defending champions Scotland as the battle for the two remaining places in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 hots up.

IPL Technical Committee approves replacement in Mumbai Indians squad

Mar 19, 2018, at 11:15 pm

Mumbai, Mar 19 (IBNS): The IPL Technical Committee has approved a replacement for Jason Behrendorff - left-arm fast bowler from Australia - in the Mumbai Indians squad.

Virat Kohli enjoys training in early morning

Mar 19, 2018, at 04:45 pm

New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS): Training in early morning is a bliss to Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli, who is presently taking a break from the international cricket.

Virat Kohli congratulates Indian team over Nidahas Trophy victory

Mar 19, 2018, at 03:32 pm

Colombo/New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS): India cricket captain Virat Kohli, who was rested for the series, congratulated the Men In Blue for winning the Nidahas Trophy by beating Bangladesh in a thrilling final.

Dinesh Karthik's thrilling innings helps India beat Bangladesh, lift Nidahas trophy

Mar 19, 2018, at 04:26 am

Colombo, Mar 18 (IBNS): Dinesh Karthik turned out to be the hero for India as his late 8-ball 29 runs innings and a last-ball six helped the Men In Blue beat Bangladesh by four wickets and lift the tri-nation T20 title here on Sunday.

Ton-up Balbirinie keeps Ireland in hunt for a place in WC

Mar 19, 2018, at 03:16 am

Dubai, Mar 18 (IBNS): Andrew Balbirnie stroked a career-best century and also became the seventh Ireland batsman to complete 1,000 ODI runs as the 2009 champions defeated traditional rivals and reigning champions Scotland by 25 runs in a crucial Super Six fixture of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday.

Sabbir Rahman scores crucial 77 runs to help Bangladesh post 166/8 in T20 final against India

Mar 19, 2018, at 02:42 am

Colombo, Mar 18 (IBNS): Despite initial jolts, Sabbir Rahman added crucial 77 runs with his willow that helped Bangladesh post competitive 166 runs for the loss of eight wickets in the final of the T20 tournament here on Sunday.

Olivier, Morris added to South African Test squad against Australia

Mar 19, 2018, at 02:01 am

Durban, Mar 18 (IBNS): Cricket South Africa have added fast bowler Duanne Olivier and all-rounder Chris Morris to the Standard Bank Proteas squad for the remaining two Sunfoil Test matches against Australia.

India win toss, opt to field first against Bangladesh in T20 final

Mar 19, 2018, at 01:17 am

Colombo, Mar 18 (IBNS): India won the toss and opted to field first in the final of the T20 tournament against Bangladesh here on Sunday.

Kevin Pietersen announces retirement from cricket

Mar 18, 2018, at 11:25 pm

London, Mar 18 (IBNS): Former English batsman Kevin Pietersen has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, ending his glorious career that saw him play some memorable innings across the globe.

Saina Nehwal turns 28, Indian celebrities wish her on birthday

Mar 17, 2018, at 10:15 pm

Hyderabad, Mar 17 (IBNS): India's badminton sensation Saina Nehwal turned 28 on Saturday as celebrities from different corners of society wished her on the special day.

Shakib and Nurul fined for breachinf ICC code of conduct in separate incidents

Mar 17, 2018, at 09:34 pm

Dubai, Mar 17 (IBNS): Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan and reserve player Nurul Hasan have both been fined 25 per cent of their match fees and also received one demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct in separate incidents during their side’s Twenty20 International against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday.  

Mason Crane will miss the remainder of England’s tour of New Zealand due to injury: ECB

Mar 16, 2018, at 11:04 pm

London, Mar 16 (IBNS): English bowler Mason Crane will miss the remainder of England’s tour of New Zealand with a back injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed on Friday.

Rabada hearing confirmed for Mar 19: ICC

Mar 16, 2018, at 10:13 pm

Dubai, Mar 16 (IBNS): South African paceman Kagiso Rabada was suspended for the remaining two matches of the ongoing four-Test series against Australia.

PSL: Sunil Narine reported for a suspected illegal bowling action

Mar 16, 2018, at 10:05 pm

Dubai, Mar 16 (IBNS): Ahead of the Indian Premier League, West Indies spinner Sunil Narine has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match.

T20: Rohit Sharma, Sundar help India beat Bangladesh, reach final

Mar 15, 2018, at 02:26 pm

Colombo, Mar 15 (IBNS): A smartly played 89 runs innings by skipper Rohit Sharma helped India beat Bangladesh by 17 runs in the group stage match of the ongoing T20 tournament as the Men In Blue cruised to the final of the tournament here on Wednesday.

India Women’s squad for T20I Tri-Series announced

Mar 15, 2018, at 01:07 am

Mumbai, Mar 14 (IBNS): The BCCI's All-India Women's Selection Committee has named the India Women's squad for the upcoming Paytm T20I Tri-Series.

Bangladesh win toss, opt to bowl first against India in T20 clash

Mar 15, 2018, at 12:36 am

Colombo, Mar 14 (IBNS): Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in a group stage match of the T20 tournament here on Wednesday.

Match officials for Super Six and play-offs announced

Mar 13, 2018, at 11:48 pm

Dubai, Mar 13 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced umpire and match referee appointments for the Super Six and play-off ranking matches, which will start on Thursday, 15 March.  

2nd division league 2017-18 kicks off tomorrow

Mar 13, 2018, at 09:27 pm

New Delhi, Mar 13 (IBNS): With the 2nd Division League 2017-18 kicking-off on Wednesday, century old Mohammedan Sporting Club will play host to Jamshedpur FC Reserves at the Barasat Stadium near Kolkata followed by Langsning FC squaring off against Chennaiyin FC Reserves.

India beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in T20 tournament match

Mar 13, 2018, at 02:36 pm

Colombo, Mar 13 (IBNS): An all-round performance by India helped the visitors beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in another group stage match of the T20 tournament here on Monday.

Canadian Brian McKeever wins Paralympic gold in 2018 Winter Games

Mar 13, 2018, at 02:26 pm

Toronto, Mar 13 (IBNS): Brian McKeever, from Canada, one of the older athletes in the World Cup circuit at age of 38 battled against men nearly 20 years his junior and won gold at  PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.

Paytm signs up as the Official Umpire partner for VIVO IPL for the next 5 years

Mar 13, 2018, at 01:20 am

Mumbai, Mar 12 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced its association with Paytm as the Official Umpire Partner of the VIVO Indian Premier League for the next five years.

CEAT renews its partnership as Official Strategic Time Out Partner of VIVO IPL for next 5 years

Mar 12, 2018, at 11:49 pm

Mumbai, Mar 12 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced it will continue its association with CEAT as the Official Strategic Time Out Partner of the VIVO Indian Premier League for the next five years.

ICC confirms USACA events as disapproved cricket

Mar 12, 2018, at 06:48 pm

Dubai, Mar 12 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Monday that two bilateral series being planned by former ICC Member United States of America Cricket Association (USACA) would constitute unsanctioned events within the ICC’s regulatory framework.

Dinesh Chandimal suspended for two T20IS for over-rate offence: ICC

Mar 12, 2018, at 01:14 am

Dubai/Colombo, Mar 11 (IBNS): Dinesh Chandimal has been suspended from Sri Lanka’s upcoming two Twenty20 Internationals in the three-nation series after being found guilty of a serious over-rate offence in Saturday’s match against Bangladesh in Colombo.

Barcelona agree to terms to sign Brazilian footballer Arthur Melo

Mar 11, 2018, at 11:10 pm

Barcelona, Mar 11 (IBNS): Football club FC Barcelona and the Brazilian club Gremio de Porto Alegre have reached an agreement on a purchase option for the player Arthur Henrique Ramos de Oliveira Melo.