ICC Women's World Cup schedule announced
Mar 08, 2017, at 08:12 pm
Dubai, Mar 8 (IBNS) : The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday revealed the full match schedule for this summer’s ICC Women’s World Cup in England and Wales.
Mar 08, 2017, at 07:06 pm
Deepa Malik from Haryana, the first ever Indian woman athlete to have won a medal at the Paralympics recently, said with women proving themselves in the sporting arena too, the mindset towards them is changing fast. How much reality is there in this statement? Women and sport have provoked dicey questions not only in India but across the world. Shoma A. Chatterji takes a closer look.
International Women's Day: Virat hails mother, Anushka as special support
Mar 08, 2017, at 05:53 pm
Mumbai, Mar 8 (IBNS): Fresh from a scintillating win against the Australian cricket team, Indian skipper Virat Kohli took to social media to greet women on International Women's Day.
India beat Australia: Virat Kohli calls it 'special'
Mar 08, 2017, at 01:06 am
Bangalore, Mar 7 (IBNS): Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli on Tuesday called the day 'special' as his side defeated Australia in the second Test match by 75 runs to level the series 1-1.
OPPO Mobiles is the new Team India sponsor, confirms BCCI
Mar 08, 2017, at 12:56 am
Mumbai, Mar 7 (IBNS): OPPO Mobiles India Pvt Ltd., has won the sponsorship rights for Team India through a tender process on Tuesday.
Hero CPL’s St. Lucia team announces its new brand identity
Mar 07, 2017, at 11:36 pm
Barbados, Mar 7 (IBNS): The Hero Caribbean Premier League’s St. Lucia Zouks has launched a new visual and brand identity known as St. Lucia Stars with a logo that is inspired from the home country of the team, St. Lucia.
Team is not going to look back now: Kohli
Mar 07, 2017, at 10:34 pm
Bangalore, Mar 7 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli feels that his side will not look back after their memorable victory against Australia in the second Test match of the series here on Tuesday.
BCCI names Oppo as official sponsor for Indian Cricket Team
Mar 07, 2017, at 09:51 pm
New Delhi, Mar 7 (IBNS): Chinese mobile phone manufacturing giant Oppo has been named as the official sponsor for Indian Cricket Team on Tuesday.
Indian cricketers congratulate Virat Kohli and his men for defeating Australia
Mar 07, 2017, at 09:37 pm
New Delhi, Mar 7 (IBNS): Indian cricketers joined the rest of the nation in congratulating the national side for defeating Australia in the second Test match on Tuesday.
R Ashwin picks up six wickets, India beat Australia by 75 runs
Mar 07, 2017, at 09:25 pm
Bangalore, Mar 7 (IBNS): R Ashwin delivered on a day when his duty was immensely needed as he picked up six wickets to destroy the Australian batting lineup and bowling them out for 112 runs to help India win the second Test match of the series by 75 runs here on Tuesday.
India beat Australia by 75 runs, level series 1-1
Mar 07, 2017, at 08:44 pm
Bangalore, Mar 7 (IBNS): Brilliant bowling by R Ashwin, who picked up six wickets, helped India bowl out Australia and win the second Test match of the series by 75 runs here on Tuesday.
Australia reduced to 103/6 at Tea
Mar 07, 2017, at 08:30 pm
Bangalore, Mar 7 (IBNS): Indian bowlers bowled brilliantly as Australia were reduced to 103 runs for the loss of six wickets at Tea on the fourth day of the second Test match here on Tuesday.
Volunteer programme launched for FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017
Mar 07, 2017, at 03:53 pm
Zurich, Mar 7 (IBNS): The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 has launched its volunteer programme, providing an opportunity for thousands of Indian and international volunteers to be part of India’s first-ever global football tournament, which will take place across six cities between Oct 6 and 28, 2017, an official release said.
Pujara, Rahane fight, India take 126 runs lead
Mar 06, 2017, at 10:57 pm
Bangalore, Mar 6 (IBNS): Cheteshwar Pujara (79*) and Ajinkya Rahane (40*) fought hard at the Centre as India took 126 runs lead against Australia at the end of the third day of the second Test match here on Monday.
Ind vs Aus: Rahul, Mukund lower deficit
Mar 06, 2017, at 05:29 pm
Bengaluru, Mar 6 (IBNS): Local lad KL Rahul and comeback man Abhinav Mukund added an unbeaten 38 runs in 10 overs to lower the deficit here on Monday, day three of the second Test match against Australia.
New Zealand eye vault in Test rankings in upcoming series
Mar 06, 2017, at 05:01 pm
Dubai, Mar 6 (IBNS): New Zealand can overtake South Africa in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings if it beats the opposition by 2-0 or better in an upcoming three-match home series starting in Dunedin on Wednesday, an official release stated.
Ind vs Aus: Jadeja picks up a six-fer, Australia manage 276
Mar 06, 2017, at 04:52 pm
Bengaluru, Mar 6 (IBNS): India's Ravindra Jadeja picked up six wickets to end Australia's first innings outing for 276 runs, here on Monday, day three of the second Test match.
IPL: Shardul Thakur to play for Pune franchise
Mar 06, 2017, at 04:26 pm
Pune, Mar 6 (IBNS): Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) have acquired the services of Kings XI Punjab’s pacer Shardul Thakur for VIVO Indian Premier League 2017, an official release stated.
FIFA rejects appeal of Sevilla FC against sanctions under third-party influence rules
Mar 06, 2017, at 04:05 pm
Zurich, Mar 6 (IBNS): FIFA’s Appeal Committee has decided to reject the appeal lodged by the Spanish club Sevilla FC and to confirm in its entirety the decision rendered by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctioning the club for breaches of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (2012 edition) (the “Regulationsâ€) relating to, inter alia, the prohibition of third-party influence on clubs, an official release stated.
Armoured Corps Polo Championship concludes
Mar 05, 2017, at 11:42 pm
New Delhi, Mar 5 (IBNS): Armoured Corps Polo Trophy was fiercely contested at the Army Equestrian Centre, Delhi on Sunday in the presence of Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi, Eastern Army Commander among other serving and retired senior officers.
Day 2: Australia take 48 runs lead against India
Mar 05, 2017, at 11:36 pm
Bangalore, Mar 5 (IBNS): Australia finished the second day of the second Test against India in style by adding 48 runs to the lead.
Ishant teases Australia skipper Steve Smith, Matt Renshaw
Mar 05, 2017, at 09:45 pm
Bangalore, Mar 5 (IBNS): There were some surprise moments during the second day of the second Test between India and Australia when pacer Ishant Sharma was involved in some banter with Australia skipper Steve Smith and opener Matt Renshaw during the early hours of the game.
Pakistan's WI tour extended by 2 T20Is
Mar 05, 2017, at 09:22 pm
St. Johns, Mar 5 (IBNS): The West Indies Cricket Board on Sunday announced the addition of two Twenty20 Internationals to the itinerary for the Pakistan Tour of the West Indies.
South Africa retains top ODI ranking after 3-2 series win against New Zealand
Mar 04, 2017, at 11:33 pm
Dubai, Mar 4 (IBNS): South Africa has retained the top spot in the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings after completing a 3-2 series win over New Zealand on Saturday.
India bowled out for 189, Australia score 40 at stumps
Mar 04, 2017, at 10:59 pm
Bangalore, Mar 4 (IBNS): After putting up strong show and bowling out Indian side for 189 runs in the first innings, Australian batsmen played sensibly to finish the first day's play at 40 runs for the loss of no wickets here on Saturday.
Ind vs Aus: Pujara bows down at the brink of lunch, India 72/2
Mar 04, 2017, at 05:42 pm
Bengaluru, Mar 4 (IBNS): Following a steady hand, a dogged Cheteshwar Pujara fell at the nick of lunch time here on Saturday to give Australia their second wicket of the morning session of second Test match against India.
Injured Vijay ruled out of Bengaluru Test
Mar 04, 2017, at 04:12 pm
Bengaluru, Mar 4 (IBNS): Indian Test opener Murali Vijay has been ruled out of the second Test between India and Australia in Bengaluru, after sustaining an injury to his left shoulder, an official release stated.
Ind vs Aus: Kohli wins toss, opts to bat first
Mar 04, 2017, at 04:06 pm
Bengaluru, Mar 4 (IBNS): Following a drubbing in the first Test, Indian skipper Virat Kohli won the coin toss and decided to bat first here on Saturday, day one of the second Test match against Australia.
Rohan-Marcin Matkowski reach Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships final
Mar 04, 2017, at 01:39 am
Dubai, Mar 3 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Rohan Bopanna and his doubles partner Marcin Matkowski have cruised to the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
PSL: Peshawar Zalmi's foreign players agree to visit Pakistan for final, says owner
Mar 03, 2017, at 09:29 pm
Lahore, Mar 3 (IBNS): Peshawar Zalmi franchise owner Javed Afridi on Friday announced that five foreign players are ready to visit Pakistan in case their side qualify for the final of the Pakistan Super League.