FIFA Appeal Committee passes decision on Saoud Al-Mohannadi

Apr 07, 2017, at 04:32 pm

Zurich, Apr 7 (IBNS): The FIFA Appeal Committee, chaired by Larry Mussenden (Bermuda), has upheld the appeal lodged by Saoud Al-Mohannadi against the decision taken by the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee, lifting the sanctions imposed on him as a result, an official release stated.

Smith helps Pune beat Mumbai by 7 wickets

Apr 07, 2017, at 05:15 am

Pune, Apr 6 (IBNS): Skipper Steve Smith hit a massive six in the last over which decided the fate of the game as Rising Pune Supergiant beat Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in an IPL match here on Thursday.

IPL 2017: Rising Pune Supergiant wins toss, opts to field

Apr 07, 2017, at 03:54 am

Pune, Apr 6 (IBNS): Rising Pune Supergiant captain Steve smith won the toss and opted to field first against Mumbai Indians, in the second match of this season of Indian Premier League, on Thursday.

Bhupathi chooses Bopanna over Paes for India-Uzbekistan Davis Cup tie

Apr 06, 2017, at 10:04 pm

Bengaluru, Apr 6 (IBNS): Non-playing captain Mahesh Bhupathi of India's Davis Cup team, on Thursday, selected Rohan Bopanna over veteran tennis player Leander Paes for the Asia/Ocenia tie against Uzbekistan, according to media reports.

Hisense becomes official sponsor of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Apr 06, 2017, at 03:34 pm

Zurich, Apr 6 (IBNS): Hisense, one of China’s largest consumer electronics companies, has become an official sponsor of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, an official release stated.

Match officials for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017 appointed

Apr 06, 2017, at 03:17 pm

Zurich, Apr 6 (IBNS): FIFA has announced the match officials who will be in charge at the forthcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017, an official release stated.

IPL: SRH start off strong, defeat RCB by 35 runs

Apr 06, 2017, at 05:46 am

Hyderabad, Apr 5 (IBNS): Chasing a target of 208 runs in the inaugural match of the 10th edition of the Indian Premiere League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lost the 'Southern Derby' against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 35 runs here on Wednesday.

IPL opening ceremony: Four iconic players felicitated

Apr 06, 2017, at 12:55 am

Hyderabad, Apr 5 (IBNS): Four iconic players, including Sachin Tendulkar, were felicitated ahead of the opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

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.