Former World Champions aim to strengthen claims for automatic qualification for WC 2019
Apr 05, 2017, at 09:57 pm
Dubai, Apr 5 (IBNS): The West Indies and Pakistan will aim to consolidate their positions on the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings in their bid to qualify directly for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 when they will feature in a three-match ODI series starting in Guyana on Friday.
Sehwag welcomes Ishant to Kings XI Punjab family
Apr 05, 2017, at 03:06 pm
Mohali, Apr 5 (IBNS): Former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag has welcomed Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharma to the Kings Xi Punjab side.
68,000 tickets for ICC Champions Trophy to go on sale
Apr 05, 2017, at 01:33 am
Dubai, Apr 4 (IBNS): International cricket fans still have the chance to be a part of this summer's much-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy in England and Wales – as 34,000 tickets for all 15 matches are set to go on sale at 12pm BST on Wednesday (5/4).
Mashrafe Mortaza announces retirement from T20
Apr 05, 2017, at 12:51 am
Colombo, Apr 4 (IBNS): Bangladeshi all-rounder Mashrafe Mortaza on Tuesday announced his retirement from T20 cricket.
Shane Watson named RCB's interim skipper in Kohli's absence
Apr 04, 2017, at 11:28 pm
Bangalore, Apr 4 (IBNS): Australian cricketer Shane Watson has been named the skipper of the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the absence of full-time skipper Virat Kohli.
Kohli shares selfie with other IPL captains
Apr 04, 2017, at 10:59 pm
Hyderabad, Apr 4 (IBNS): Indian cricket team skipper and Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday shared a selfie with all the leaders of the IPL teams on his Twitter page.
Kolkata to host 10th edition of the Audi quattro Cup India
Apr 04, 2017, at 10:03 pm
Kolkata, Apr 4 (IBNS): Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer on Tuesday announced the Kolkata leg of the 10th edition of the Audi quattro Cup in India.
ICC appoints Alex Marshall as new General Manager of Anti-Corruption Unit
Apr 04, 2017, at 09:50 pm
Dubai, Apr 4 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the forthcoming appointment of Alex Marshall as the new General Manager of its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU).
Elite panel of commentators set to lend their voice for VIVO IPL 2017
Apr 04, 2017, at 09:45 pm
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS): A panel of elite commentators will be behind the microphone in the 2017 edition of the VIVO IPL bringing to life the colour and flavour of the tournament.
Roger Federer jumps up two spots, reach 4th spot in ATP rankings
Apr 04, 2017, at 03:25 am
London, Apr 3 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis star Roger Federer has moved two spots up to reach the fourth place in the latest ATP rankings released on Monday.
Sri Lanka T20 squad against Bangladesh announced
Apr 04, 2017, at 03:16 am
Colombo, Apr 3 (IBNS): Sri Lanka Cricket has announced the names of the 16 players who will form the squad for the T20 matches against Bangladesh which starts on Apr 4 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium.
West Indies announces 13-member squad for two ODIs against Pakistan
Apr 04, 2017, at 03:11 am
Port-of-Spain, Apr 3 (IBNS): The West Indies Cricket Board’s (WICB) Selection Panel announced the 13-man squad for the first and second matches of the ODI Series against Pakistan in the Brighto Paints presents the Q Mobile Cup.
Kolkata Knight Riders bring in Colin de Grandhomme to replace Andre Russell
Apr 04, 2017, at 02:04 am
Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS):New Zealand all-rounder, Colin de Grandhomme, has replaced Andre Russell in the Kolkata Knight Riders’ squad ahead of the VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017.
WWE WrestleMania 33: John Cena proposes to marry Nikki in the ring
Apr 03, 2017, at 11:54 pm
Florida, Apr 3 (IBNS): The wrestling arena, which generally witnesses kicks and punches, saw a special moment on Sunday night when WWE wrestler John Cena got down to his knees to propose his girl friend Nikki Bella for marriage.
FIFA completes internal investigation, shares findings with authorities
Apr 03, 2017, at 06:56 pm
Zurich, Apr 3 (IBNS): FIFA announced on Friday that it has completed the internal investigation it began in June 2015 after the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced investigations into allegations of criminal misconduct, bribery and corruption in world football, an official release stated.
FIFA completes internal investigation, shares findings with authorities
Apr 03, 2017, at 02:32 pm
Zurich, Apr 3 (IBNS): FIFA announced on Friday that it has completed the internal investigation it began in June 2015 after the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced investigations into allegations of criminal misconduct, bribery and corruption in world football, an official release stated.
PV Sindhu beats Carolina Marin, clinches Indian Open crown
Apr 03, 2017, at 02:10 am
New Delhi, Apr 2 (IBNS): Siri Fort Sports Complex here cheered aloud and the Indian flag flew high above as Olympic star PV Sindhu defeated Carolina Marin of Spain in straight games to win her maiden India Open Superseries badminton title.
Mashrafe Mortaza suspended for one ODI for second minor over-rate offence
Apr 03, 2017, at 01:59 am
Dubai, Apr 2 (IBNS): The suspension was imposed on Mashrafe after Bangladesh was ruled to be two overs short of its target
BCCI names IPL knockout venues
Apr 03, 2017, at 01:52 am
Mumbai, Apr 2 (IBNS): The final of the upcoming edition of the IPL will be played at Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on May 21.
PV Sindhu beats Carolina Marin to win India Open World Superseries badminton championships
Apr 03, 2017, at 01:10 am
New Delhi, Apr 2 (IBNS): Indian badminton star PV Sindhu on Sunday defeated Carolina Marin to clinch the India Open 2017.
Cricketers, fans celebrate sixth anniversary of India's World Cup victory
Apr 02, 2017, at 09:40 pm
Mumbai, Apr 2 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Virendra Sehwag and the rest of the nation went back in the pages of history as he revisited the day when India won the World Cup in the 50 overs format in 2011.
Shikhar Dhawan joins SunRisers Hyderabad teammates at gym
Apr 02, 2017, at 02:31 am
Hyderabad, Apr 1 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has joined his SunRisers Hyderabad cricketers for the upcoming edition of the IPL.
Indian Open: PV Sindhu beats Sung ji Hyun, reaches final
Apr 02, 2017, at 01:51 am
New Delhi, Apr 1 (IBNS); Indian badminton star PV Sindhu reached the final of the India Open World Superseries badminton championships here on Saturday.
Sania,Barbora reach Miami Open final
Apr 01, 2017, at 11:41 pm
Miami,Apr 1 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Barbora Strycova cruised to the women's double final at the Miami Open tennis tournament by beating Martina Hingis and Chan Yung-Jan in the semis.
Rising Pune Supergiant unveils the ‘Supergiants on Wheels’ for their Pune fans
Apr 01, 2017, at 10:31 pm
Pune, Apr 1 (IBNS): Rising Pune Supergiant is back with their second edition in 10th season of IPL 2017 on Saturday unveiled a van which will be dedicated to the cricket aficionados of Pune painting the town purple and pink.
BCCI medical team releases update on player fitness
Apr 01, 2017, at 04:44 pm
Mumbai, Apr 1 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team on Friday released an update on the fitness status of some of the players at the end of India’s successful international home season 2016-17, an official release stated.
India Open Super Series: Sindhu beat Saina to reach semi-final
Apr 01, 2017, at 03:53 am
New Delhi, Mar 31 (IBNS): PV Sindhu defeated Saina Nehwal in women singles quarter final of India Open Super Series by 21-16 and 22-20 to reach the semi final on Friday, media reports.
IPL 10: After KL Rahul, Ashwin to miss out due to injury
Apr 01, 2017, at 01:48 am
Pune, Mar 31 (IBNS): After KL Rahul, off-spinner of The Rising Pune Supergiant, Ravichandran Ashwin is likely to miss the tenth edition of Indian Premier League due to a sports hernia injury, according to media reports, on Friday.
Siddikur Rahman continues domination in round three, leads by seven
Apr 01, 2017, at 12:58 am
Chittagong, Mar 31 (IBNS): Md Siddikur Rahman, Bangladesh’s leading golfer, continued his domination at the City Bank American Express Chittagong Open thanks to a fiery five-under-67 in round three on Friday.
KL Rahul to miss tenth edition of IPL due to shoulder injury
Apr 01, 2017, at 12:53 am
Bangalore, Mar 31 (IBNS): Indian player KL Rahul, who plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore, is likely to miss the tenth edition of Indian Premier League due to shoulder injury, as less than a week left before the commencement of the tournament, according to media reports, on Friday.