Australia post 193 for four against Pakistan

Mar 25, 2016, at 10:09 pm

Chandigarh, Mar 25 (IBNS): Shane Watson (44*) and Steve Smith (61*) put up 74 runs stand to post 193 runs for the loss of four wickets on the scoreboard against Pakistan in a crucial ICC World T20 match here on Friday.

Nahida Khan Reprimanded For Breaching ICC Code Of Conduct

Mar 25, 2016, at 06:52 pm

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS) Pakistan's Nahida Khan has received an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during her side's ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 match against Bangladesh in Delhi on Thursday.

Bangladesh Fined For Slow Over-Rate Against India

Mar 25, 2016, at 06:50 pm

Chennai, Mar 25 (IBNS) Bangladesh has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during its ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 Super 10 Group 2 match against India at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

ICC Women's World Twenty20: Australia, England on course for semi-finals

Mar 25, 2016, at 05:14 am

Dubai, Mar 24 (IBNS): Three-time defending champion Australia and title contender England recorded important wins on Thursday to step closer to the semi-finals of the ICC Women's World Twenty20.

South Africa defeats Ireland to notch up first win

Mar 24, 2016, at 10:24 pm

Chennai, Mar 24 (IBNS) South Africa defeated Ireland by 67 runs at the Chidambaram stadium in Chennai on Wednesday to register its first win after two matches in the ICC Women's World Twenty20 2016.

Shane Watson announces retirement from international cricket

Mar 24, 2016, at 10:22 pm

Mohali, Mar 24 (IBNS) Australian cricket all rounder Shane Watson announced his retirement on Thursday, according to Cricket Australia's website.

Mohamad Al-Bacha wins FIFA Interactive World Cup title for Denmark

Mar 24, 2016, at 06:09 pm

Zurich, Mar 24 (IBNS) Denmark's Mohamad Al-Bacha was crowned the new FIFA Interactive World Cup (FIWC) Champion after beating Sean Allen of England in the Grand Final event at the world famous Apollo Theater in New York City.

It'll be a learning for Mahmudullah, says Dhoni

Mar 24, 2016, at 05:59 am

Bangalore, Mar 24 (IBNS) Justifying Mahmudullah's rush of blood, in which the Bangladeshi batsman scooped one in the deep, resulting in a loss for his side from a stable position, India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that it will add to Mahmudullah experience, here on Wednesday.

South Africa defeats Ireland to notch up first win

Mar 24, 2016, at 05:58 am

Chennai, Mar 23 (IBNS) South Africa defeated Ireland by 67 runs at the Chidambaram stadium in Chennai on Wednesday to register its first win after two matches in the ICC Women's World Twenty20 2016.

World T20: India edge past Bangladesh by 1 run to win a thriller

Mar 24, 2016, at 05:29 am

Bangalore, Mar 23 (IBNS) Defending 147 runs against Bangladesh to win the match and stay alive in the World T20, the Indian men pulled off a stunning 1 run victory here on Wednesday as fire crackers started bursting across the nation to be a part of the celebration.

World T20: India beat Bangladesh by 1 run

Mar 24, 2016, at 04:57 am

Bangalore, Mar 23 (IBNS) In a thrilling encounter, India beat Bangladesh by 1 run in a group stage match of the ICC WorlD T20 here on Wednesday.

World T20: India put up 146 runs on board against Bangladesh

Mar 24, 2016, at 02:56 am

Bangalore, Mar 23 (IBNS) Playing an important encounter, the Indian batsmen put up 146 runs for the loss of 7 wickets, against Bangladesh after being asked to bat first here on Wednesday.

ICC WT20: 1st Semifinal will be played in Delhi as scheduled

Mar 24, 2016, at 02:21 am

New Delhi, Mar 23 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday reconfirmed that the first semifinal (Men and Women) of the ICC World T20 India 2016 will be held at Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi on Mar 30 as per the announced schedule.

Vijender Singh meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Mar 24, 2016, at 01:09 am

New Delhi, Mar 23 (IBNS): India's iconic boxer Vijender Singh on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.

Bangladesh win toss, opt to field first

Mar 24, 2016, at 01:02 am

Bangalore, Mar 23 (IBNS): Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first in a crucial World T20 match against India here on Wednesday.

Feroz Ali Mollah makes merry on home turf, moves into three-stroke lead on day two

Mar 24, 2016, at 12:33 am

Kolkata, Mar 23 (IBNS): Kolkata’s Feroz Ali Mollah capitalized on the familiar conditions at his home course, the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC), to steer three shots clear of the field at the halfway stage of the inaugural Kolkata Classic.

England beat Afghanistan by 15 runs

Mar 24, 2016, at 12:16 am

New Delhi, Mar 23 (IBNS) England defeated Afghanistan by 15 runs in a ICC World T20 group stage match here on Wednesday.

Taskin Ahmed's suspension upheld by Judicial Commissioner

Mar 23, 2016, at 04:00 pm

Bangalore/Dubai, Mar 23 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday, announced that Taskin Ahmed’s suspension from bowling in international cricket has been upheld, following a review hearing conducted by a Judicial Commissioner.

World T20: New Zealand beat Pakistan by 22 runs

Mar 23, 2016, at 04:33 am

Mohali, Mar 22 (IBNS) New Zealand beat Pakistan by 22 runs and kept their winning momentum going, here on Tuesday.

England survives India scare to register second win

Mar 23, 2016, at 02:32 am

Dharamsala, Mar 22 (IBNS) Title-contender England overcame a valiant India by two wickets in a thrilling Group B match in Dharamsala on Tuesday to maintain a clean slate with a second successive win in the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 2016.

NYCS, GAIL launches grassroots athletics program

Mar 23, 2016, at 01:14 am

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): To spot, screen, select and nurture the talents in athletics, Gail (India) Ltd and National Yuva Cooperative Society on Tuesday launched the nationwide grassroots athletics programme- ‘GAIL-Indian Speedstar’ in New Delhi.

Four finalists determined at landmark FIWC

Mar 22, 2016, at 06:31 pm

Zurich, Mar 22 (IBNS) There were a lot of firsts on Day 1 of the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2016 Grand Final

Virat Kohli thanks 25 millions followers on Facebook

Mar 22, 2016, at 05:10 pm

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS) Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, who is now followed by over 25 millions netizens of Facebook, has posted a video on the site to thank his followers.

World T20: Australia defeat Bangladesh by 3 wickets

Mar 22, 2016, at 04:46 am

Bangalore, Mar 21 (IBNS) Australia defeated Bangladesh by 3 wickets to win an all important encounter, here on Monday.

New Zealand outplays Australia for third straight win

Mar 22, 2016, at 04:19 am

Dubai, Mar 21 (IBNS): New Zealand set itself up for a place in the semi-final of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 2016 with a six-wicket win over three-time defending champion Australia in Nagpur on Monday.

Vijender Singh's next pro bout postponed to April 30

Mar 22, 2016, at 01:44 am

New Delhi/London, Mar 21 (IBNS) Indian boxing icon Vijender Singh on Monday said his next pro bout has been rescheduled to Apr 30.

New Zealand outplays Australia for third straight win

Mar 22, 2016, at 01:38 am

Nagpur, Mar 21 (IBNS) New Zealand set itself up for a place in the semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 2016 with a six-wicket win over three-time defending champion Australia in Nagpur on Monday.

Australia win toss, opt to field first

Mar 22, 2016, at 12:45 am

Bangalore, Mar 21 (IBNS): Australia won the toss and opted to field first against Bangladesh in an ICC World T20 match here on Monday.

Kolkata Classic Golf Championship tees off tomorrow

Mar 22, 2016, at 12:36 am

Kolkata, Mar 21 (IBNS): The inaugural Kolkata Classic Golf Championship is set to tee off at the historic Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) from Mar 22.

Hockey India announces team for Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

Mar 22, 2016, at 12:18 am

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS) Hockey India on Monday announced the 18- member Indian Hockey team led by Sardar Singh that will take part in the 25th edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup to be held in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia from Apr 6-16.