Johnson takes top honours at LG ICC Awards 2014
Nov 14, 2014, at 10:00 pm
Dubai, Nov 14 (IBNS): Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson was today announced as the winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year. The 33-year-old was also named as the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year.
Nov 14, 2014, at 09:58 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President-in-exile Narayanswamy Srinivasan got a huge blow as the Supreme Court on Friday directed the board to hold back the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and elections due next week. It also disclosed some names including Indian all-rounder Stuart Binny in connection with IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal, media reported.
Viraj Madappa primed to win the Tata Steel West Bengal Amateur 2014
Nov 14, 2014, at 06:13 am
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Overnight leader Viraj Madappa shot his third consecutive red digits to all but assure himself of a magnificent win the Tata Steel West Bengal Amateur 2014 after carding a one-under par 69 at the Par – 70 Tollygunge Club here.
Brasil's Atletico Paranaense inks deal with AIFF
Nov 14, 2014, at 06:11 am
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): All India Football Federation (AIFF) signed a historic agreement with Brazilian Professional Football Club, Clube Atlético Paranaense (CAP), on Thursday (November 13) at AIFF Headquarters in Football House.
Staying for 50 overs was absolutely pleasing: Rohit
Nov 14, 2014, at 04:58 am
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Indian batting star Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said he is pleased to stay on the crease for 50 overs.
Rohit's 264 powers India to victory against SL
Nov 14, 2014, at 02:51 am
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): In a record-breaking ODI, India defeated Sri Lanka by massive 153 runs in the fourth match of the series here on Thursday with opener Rohit Sharma creating 264 runs.
Rohit's record breaking 264 powers India to 404
Nov 13, 2014, at 11:35 pm
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): In what can be described as a dream comeback, Rohit Sharma proved his prodigal class by becoming the highest individual run-getter in history in an one-day international (ODI) innings when he scored 264 runs in the fourth ODI here at Eden Gardens.
Hafeez reported for suspected illegal bowling action
Nov 13, 2014, at 10:04 pm
Dubai, Nov 13 (IBNS): Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been reported with a suspected illegal bowling action during the first cricket Test against New Zealand, which the host side won by 248 runs in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
Virat Kohli to be ambassador for next year's Cricket World Cup
Nov 13, 2014, at 08:36 pm
Dubai, Nov 13, (IBNS): The ICC on Thursday announced the appointment of its ambassadors for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 - Australia fast-bowler Mitchell Johnson, New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, India's Virat Kohli, Sri Lanka's former captain Kumar Sangakkara and Australia's Shane Watson.
Rohit, Karn in as India bats in fourth ODI at Eden
Nov 13, 2014, at 07:08 pm
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Captain Virat Kohli has won the toss and has opted to bat in the fourth one-day international (ODI) match against Sri Lanka which will undergo shortly at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Trishul Chinnappa lights up the Tata Steel West Bengal Amateur as Viraj Madappa stays top
Nov 13, 2014, at 06:18 am
Kolkata, Nov 12 (IBNS): Local lad Viraj Madappa continued to dominate proceedings at the Tata Steel West Bengal Amateur 2014 with another bogey-free round of four-under par 66 at the Par – 70 Tollygunge Club here and maintain his three stroke advantage at the halfway stage.
Pune FC head to Bhutan for King's Cup
Nov 13, 2014, at 05:18 am
Pune, Nov 12 (IBNS)A 20-member Pune FC squad will head north-east to the foothills of the Himalayas as they participate in their first ever international open overseas tournament - the King’s Cup, Bhutan which begins on Nov 15.
Anand, Carlsen draw fourth game
Nov 13, 2014, at 05:02 am
Sochi, Nov 12 (IBNS) With eight more games to be played, Indian chess icon Viswanathan Anand drew with the current champion Magnus Carlsen in the fourth game of the World Chess Championship here on Wednesday.
Australia and South Africa eye India's number-one ODI ranking
Nov 12, 2014, at 06:34 pm
Dubai, Nov 12 (IBNS) Australia and South Africa will be challenging India's number-one ranking on the Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings, when they go head to head in a five-match ODI series in Perth on Friday.
Viraj Madappa fires 65 to lead Tata Steel West Bengal Amateur
Nov 12, 2014, at 06:28 am
Kolkata, Nov 11 (IBNS): Local lad Viraj Madappa produced a masterful display of stroke play golf as he grabbed a three stroke lead at the Tata Steel West Bengal Amateur 2014 being played at Par – 70 Tollygunge Club here.
Anand beats Carlsen in 3rd game
Nov 12, 2014, at 04:15 am
Sochi, Nov 11 (IBNS): Indian chess icon Viswanatha Anand bounced back and defeated Norway's Magnus Carlsen in the third game of the World Chess Championship here on Tuesday.
Indian hockey team return home
Nov 12, 2014, at 04:05 am
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS): Indian hockey team, which recently defeated Australia to win the Test series in Perth, returned home on Tuesday.
South African Women team's arrival delayed
Nov 11, 2014, at 09:12 pm
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IBNS): The one-off warm-up match between India Women 'A' and visiting South African Women's team has been cancelled, as the Proteas has not yet arrived in the country.
ICC raises prize bucket for next year's World Cup
Nov 10, 2014, at 10:33 pm
Dubai, Nov 10 (IBNS): The Winners of the 2015 Cricket World Cup will take home extra USD$ 500,000 compared to 2011 tournament, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday raised the prize allocation by a substantial amount.
Youthful Pune FC 'A' set out for Gorkha Cup
Nov 10, 2014, at 09:59 pm
Darjeeling, Nov 10 (IBNS): Pune FC will be represented by the youth of their academy set up at the XV All India Brigade of Gorkha Gold Cup 2014, at Darjeeling which begins Monday.
Dhoni rested for first Test against Australia
Nov 10, 2014, at 09:19 pm
Mumbai, Nov 10 (IBNS) Virat Kohli will lead India in the first Test against Australia, starting on Dec 4, in Brisbane since captain M.S. Dhoni has been rested for the same as a prophylactic measure to ensure optimum recovery of his arm injury, said the BCCI on Monday.
Kohli becomes fastest cricketer to reach 6,000 runs club
Nov 10, 2014, at 05:21 am
Hyderabad, Nov 9 (IBNS): India's batting sensation Virat Kohli on Sunday became the fastest batsman to touch the 6,000 ODI runs mark during the third match against Sri Lanka here.
Hockey: India beat Australia to win series 3-1
Nov 10, 2014, at 05:20 am
Perth, Nov 9 (IBNS)A strong performance by Indian team helped them beat Australia 3-1 in the final match and clinch the four-match Test series here on Sunday.
India beat SL to clinch series
Nov 10, 2014, at 03:07 am
Hyderabad, Nov 9 (IBNS): Riding on Shikhar Dhawan's brilliant 91 runs, India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets to clinch the series here on Sunday.
Nov 10, 2014, at 02:57 am
Amman, Nov 9 (IBNS): One from Dangmei Grace from about 30 yards and another one from Sweety Devi from around 35 yards provided the perfect icing on the cake as India finished their engagements with a 3-1 victory over Lebanon in their last Group A match of the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship China 2015 Qualifiers at the Petra Stadium in Amman on Sunday.
ICC takes steps to prevent repeat of tour cancellations
Nov 10, 2014, at 01:57 am
Dubai, Nov 9 (IBNS): The ICC on Sunday, along with its Member Boards, noted with deep disappointment the recent decision of the West Indies players to abandon an international tour without fulfilling the contractually agreed playing obligations between the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Sardar Singh completes his 200th International cap
Nov 10, 2014, at 01:26 am
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS) Indian Captain Sardar Singh played his 200th match during the ongoing Test match against Australia on Sunday.
Nov 09, 2014, at 06:05 am
Sochi, Nov 8 (IBNS): Indian chess icon Viswanathan Anand drew the first game against current World Champion Magnus Carlsen in the World Chess championship here on Saturday.
India beat Australia 1-0, take 2-1 lead in series
Nov 09, 2014, at 03:19 am
Perth, Nov 8 (IBNS) India stunned Australia 1-0 to take a 2-1 lead in the four-match hockey series on Saturday.
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127th Durand Cup Final: Pune FC finish runners-up; go down 0-1 to Salgaocar
Nov 09, 2014, at 02:52 am
Pune, Nov 8 (IBNS) Pune FC was left heartbroken after they went down 0-1 to Salgaocar FC in the final of the 127th Durand Cup at the Raia Sports Complex, in Goa on Saturday.