Stage set for ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017
Jan 30, 2017, at 09:45 pm
Dubai, Jan 30 (IBNS): A chance to qualify for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017, places in the next ICC Women’s Championship and ODI status for the next four-year cycle – there’s a lot at stake in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 to be held in Colombo from 7-21 February.
Beach Soccer WC: Official Match Ball revealed in The Bahamas
Jan 30, 2017, at 07:21 pm
Zurich, Jan 30 (IBNS): The Official Match Ball for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 was revealed to the public on Friday, Jan 27, 2017, on a beach in the host city of Nassau, an official release stated.
India beat England by five runs T20 thriller
Jan 30, 2017, at 04:02 am
Nagpur, Jan 29 (IBNS): Jasprit Bumrah bowled brilliantly and Ashish Nehra picked up three wickets which helped India beat England by five runs in the second T20 match of the series here on Sunday.
India post 144/8 in 2nd T20 International against England
Jan 30, 2017, at 02:20 am
Nagpur, Jan 29 (IBNS): Brilliant bowling by England bowlers helped restrict India at 144 for the loss of eight wickets in the second T20 International match of the series here on Sunday.
T20: England win toss, opt to field first
Jan 30, 2017, at 12:32 am
Pune, Jan 29 (IBNS): England win the toss and elect to field first in the second T20 match against India here on Sunday.
Roger Federer clinches Australian Open beating Rafael Nadal
Jan 30, 2017, at 12:03 am
Melbourne, Jan 29 (IBNS): In an epic battle between two superstars of Tennis world, Swiss icon Roger Federer smiled his way to victory as he defeated Spanish power Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final on Sunday.
Lancashire signs West Indies cricketer Shivnarine Chanderpaul
Jan 29, 2017, at 11:12 pm
London, Jan 29 (IBNS): West Indies cricketer Shivnarine Chanderpaul and South Africa wicket-keeper batsman Dane Vilas have been signed by English county club Lancashire County Cricket Club.
Haseeb Hameed to represent Marylebone Cricket Club
Jan 29, 2017, at 10:58 pm
London, Jan 29 (IBNS): Lancashire on Sunday said its batsman Haseeb Hameed will represent Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in the 2017 Champion County match in Abu Dhabi.
Mann Ki Baat: Sachin Tendulkar thanks PM Modi
Jan 29, 2017, at 10:23 pm
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IBNS): Indian sporting legend Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for citing his example to students during his monthly radio address-Mann Ki Baat.
Sania,Ivan Dodig defeated in Australian Open final
Jan 29, 2017, at 09:28 pm
Melbourne, Jan 29 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her mixed doubles partner from Croatia Ivan Dodig were stunned in the final of the Australian Open as they were defeated in the summit clash here on Sunday.
FC Pune City , FC Alakhpura play goalless draw
Jan 29, 2017, at 09:20 pm
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IBNS): After that flurry of goals on the opening day of the inaugural edition of the Indian Women’s League, FC Pune City and FC Alakhpura played a goalless draw at the Ambedkar Stadium on Sunday.
Jan 29, 2017, at 09:08 pm
Kolkata, Jan 29 (IBNS): Over 8,000 passionate runners took to the streets of Kolkata on Sunday, participating in the inaugural edition of the IDBI Federal Life Insurance Kolkata Full Marathon.
BCCI condoles demise of India Under 19 trainer Rajesh Sawant
Jan 29, 2017, at 08:34 pm
Mumbai, jan 29 (IBNS): The BCCI on Sunday informed that India Under-19 conditioning trainer Rajesh Sawant died during his sleep in Mumbai in the morning.
Sachin Tendulkar considers Indian team to be the best fielding side
Jan 29, 2017, at 02:27 am
Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who holds the record of maximum number of international centuries, considered the Indian team to be the best fielding side currently in world cricket.
Australian Open: Henri Kontinen and John Peers lifts title
Jan 29, 2017, at 12:50 am
Melbourne, Jan 28 (IBNS): Henri Kontinen and John Peers have grabbed the Australian Open men's doubles title.
Serena Williams beats Venus to clinch Australian Open title
Jan 28, 2017, at 10:25 pm
Melbourne, Jan 28 (IBNS): In a lash between two sisters, Serena Williams powered her way to clinched the Australian Open women's doubles title by beating Venus Williams in the final here on Saturday.
Fitness is all about feeling from within: Sachin Tendulkar
Jan 28, 2017, at 10:12 pm
Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who had played some memorable innings in his career, said he feels that fitness is all about feeling from within.
England selectors announce squad for West Indies series
Jan 28, 2017, at 09:36 pm
London, Jan 28 (IBNS): England National Cricket Selectors have named 14-man squad for the tour of the Caribbean, where they will contest a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against West Indies starting in March in Antigua.
West Indies appoint Stuart Law as Head Coach
Jan 28, 2017, at 09:34 pm
Antigua, Jan 28 (IBNS): The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) on Saturday appointed Australian, Stuart Law as Head Coach for the West Indies Senior Men’s Team.
Bangladesh series: Abhinav Mukund named skipper of India A squad
Jan 28, 2017, at 09:16 pm
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IBNS): Abhinav Mukund has been named as the skipper of the India 'A' squad that will play a practice match against touring Bangladesh side at Gymkhana Ground, Secunderabad on Feb 5.
Rafael Nadal reaches Australian Open final, to meet Federer
Jan 28, 2017, at 01:35 am
Melbourne, Jan 27 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal reached the final of the Australian Open by beating Grigor Dimitrov in the semi-final clash.
Matthew Wade named Australian ODI team skipper for NZ series
Jan 27, 2017, at 10:04 pm
Melbourne, Jan 27 (IBNS): Australian cricketer Matthew Wade has been named the skipper of the national ODI squad for the three-match Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series against New Zealand.
Bangladesh-India Test begins on Feb 9 in Hyderabad
Jan 27, 2017, at 10:02 pm
Mumbai, Jan 27 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board on Friday announce the itinerary of Bangladesh Cricket Team’s Tour of India - 2017 to play One-off Paytm Test Match against India at Hyderabad.
Australian Open: Sania Mirza reaches mixed doubles final
Jan 27, 2017, at 09:32 pm
Melbourne, Jan 27 (IBNS): Creating hopes of clinching another title, Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her mixed doubles partner Ivan Dodig from Croatia has reached the finals of the mixed doubles here on Friday.
Azhar Ali suspended for one ODI for second minor over-rate offence
Jan 27, 2017, at 07:11 pm
Dubai, Jan 27 (IBNS): Pakistan’s ODI captain Azhar Ali has been suspended for one match and fined 40 per cent of his match fee, while his players have been fined 20 per cent of their match fees, for maintaining a slow over-rate during the fifth ODI in Adelaide on Thursday which Australia won by 57 runs to win the series 4-1, an official release stated.
Warner seizes top spot in ODI rankings for the first time
Jan 27, 2017, at 07:06 pm
Dubai, Jan 27 (IBNS): Australia opener David Warner has wrested the top spot in the ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen with a stupendous run in recent matches that is a warning for other teams in the year of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, which will be held in the United Kingdom from June 1-18, an official release said.
Kanpur T20 : England restrict India to 147
Jan 27, 2017, at 12:10 am
Kanpur, Jan 26 (IBNS) : England restricted India to 147 in the first T20 tie to chase a target of 148 to win at Kanpur on Thursday.
Kanpur T20 : England restrict India to 147
Jan 27, 2017, at 12:03 am
Kanpur, Jan 26 (IBNS) : England restricted India to 147 in the first T20 tie to chase a target of 148 to win at Kanpur on Thursday.
Jan 26, 2017, at 08:04 pm
Bengaluru, Jan 26 (IBNS): Former Indian cricket captain Rahul Dravid has refused to accept honorary doctorate degree from Bangalore University saying he would rather try to earn it through academic research, media reports said on Thursday.
AIFF denies sacking of Nicolai Adam
Jan 25, 2017, at 11:49 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): The All India Football Federation is surprised and denies the news report about the sacking of FIFA U-17 World Cup Team head coach Nicolai Adam.