Micromax wins BCCI winning bid for title sponsorship
Aug 28, 2014, at 10:32 pm
Mumbai, Aug 28 (IBNS) Micromax Informatics Ltd has made the winning bid for the title sponsorship international and domestic tournament series of the BCCI in 2014-15.
David Richardson pleased with ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 preparations
Aug 28, 2014, at 10:23 pm
Melbourne, Aug 28 (IBNS) ICC Chief Executive David Richardson has expressed his satisfaction with preparations for next year's ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 after receiving detailed updates in Wellington and Melbourne this week.
Lalit Modi's passport restored
Aug 28, 2014, at 05:27 am
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IBNS) Ina significant judgement, the division bench of the Delhi High Court on Wednesday set aside all orders against former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner and cricket administrator Lalit Modi and restored his passport.
All-round India beat England by 133 runs
Aug 28, 2014, at 04:38 am
Cardiff, Aug 27 (IBNS): Riding on Suresh Raina's 100 and strong performance by bowlers, India defeat England by 133 runs in the second One Day International of the five-match series here on Wednesday.
Tickets for Group Stage matches announced
Aug 28, 2014, at 04:37 am
Mumbai, Aug 27 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced that tickets for the group stage matches of the Champions League Twenty20 2014, to be played at Mohali, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, are available on official www.clt20.com.
Pune FC capture Sporting Goa captain Matthew Gonsalves
Aug 28, 2014, at 04:36 am
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IBNS) Pune FC has completed the signing of Sporting Clube de Goa captain and defender Matthew Gonsalves for the upcoming season.
Aug 28, 2014, at 12:39 am
Cardiff, Aug 27 (IBNS): Suresh Raina's well-made 100 and skipper MS Dhoni's 52 helped India post 304 for the loss of six wickets in the second One Day International (ODI) match of the series at Sophia Gardens here on Wednesday.
Wawrinka to participate in Chennai Open next year
Aug 27, 2014, at 05:29 am
Chennai, Aug 26 (IBNS): Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka on Tuesday confirmed he will be participating in the Aircel Chennai Open next year.
Frank Lampard retires from international football
Aug 27, 2014, at 05:14 am
London, Aug 26 (IBNS); English footballer Frank Lampard has announced his retirement from international football.
Bravo, Roach and Rampaul on the move in ODI rankings
Aug 27, 2014, at 02:17 am
Dubai, Aug 26 (IBNS) The West Indies' 3-0 series win against Bangladesh has seen its players march up the Reliance ICC ODI Player Rankings.
I have resigned as Kerala Guv: Sheila Dikshit
Aug 27, 2014, at 01:26 am
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IBNS) Ending all speculations, Sheila Dikshit on Tuesday confirmed she has resigned as the Governor of Kerala.
ICC Women's Championship sees Edwards, Mir and Gunn climb ODI rankings
Aug 27, 2014, at 01:24 am
Dubai, Aug 26 (IBNS) England captain Charlotte Edwards has jumped five places to second position in the Reliance ICC Women's Rankings for ODI Batters after leading her side to a 2-0 series victory over India in the opening round of the ICC Women’s Championship.
Aug 26, 2014, at 03:55 am
London, Aug 25 (IBNS): Former English bowler Graeme Swann has said he feels England have 'no chance' of winning the 50-over World Cup next year.
Aug 26, 2014, at 02:57 am
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS) Members of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Bid Evaluation Committee met at the AIFF Headquarters in Football House on Monday to take a call on the proposed bids for the upcoming I-League 2014/15 season onwards.
New I-League entrant promises to be 'people's club'
Aug 26, 2014, at 02:55 am
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS) Hours after getting the green signal to be part of the I-League bandwagon, Pune-based corporate giant Kalyani Group expressed their excitement at the development also showing gratitude towards All India Football Federation for deeming them fit to participate in the country’s premier league competition from 2014/15 season onwards.
SMT to inspect five clubs during visits
Aug 26, 2014, at 02:53 am
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Special Mission Team (SMT) led by AFC Research and Support Services Head Steve Tae H. Kim met at the All India Football Federation Headquarters in Dwarka on Monday.
India-England: Rain washes out series opener
Aug 26, 2014, at 02:02 am
Bristol, Aug 25 (IBNS) The first one day international match between Indian and England was abandoned on Monday due to relentless rains and wet ground conditions here.
Namibia named as host of Pepsi ICC WCL Division 2
Aug 25, 2014, at 08:19 pm
Dubai, Aug 25 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Monday announced that Namibia will host Pepsi ICC World Cricket League (WCL) Division 2 from 17 to 24 Jan 2015.
India face England in first ODI on Monday
Aug 25, 2014, at 06:41 am
Bristol , Aug 24 (IBNS): After a 3-1 loss in the five-match Test series, India will face England in the one-day international series from Monday.
"Dhoni failed to inspire his team"
Aug 25, 2014, at 05:56 am
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS) Former Australian captain Ian Chappel criticised MS Dhoni for his team's recent poor show against England and said the Indian skipper failed to inspire his young team during the Test series against the hosts.
Bangladesh crickter Sohag Gazi reported for suspected illegal bowling action
Aug 25, 2014, at 02:28 am
Dubai,Aug 24 (IBNS) Th International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday said Bangladesh’s off-spinner Sohag Gazi has been reported with a suspected illegal bowling action during his side’s 177 runs loss in the second One-Day International (ODI) against the West Indies in Grenada on Friday.
President inaugurates 6th edition of KKM Memorial Gold Cup
Aug 24, 2014, at 01:59 am
Raghunathganj, Aug 23 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 6th Edition of Kamada Kinkar Mukherjee Rural Football Tournament at Raghunathganj in Murshidabad district of West Bengal on Saturday.
Mid-tour changes are tough on everyone concerned: Rahul
Aug 23, 2014, at 05:47 am
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS): Former Indian skipper Rahul Dravid has said making changes in the middle of India's tour of England was "tough on everyone concerned".
Amla, de Villiers and Kohli resume battle for the number-one batting position
Aug 23, 2014, at 03:58 am
Dubai, Aug 22 (IBNS) The next couple of weeks promise to provide a continuation of exciting international cricket as the six top-ranked sides in the Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings go head to head with one eye on next year’s ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, now just 175 days away.
Prosper Utseya reported for suspected illegal bowling action
Aug 23, 2014, at 03:56 am
Dubai, Aug 22 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday said Zimbabwe all-rounder Prosper Utseya has been reported with a suspected illegal bowling action during his side’s seven-wicket loss in the third and final One-Day International (ODI) against South Africa at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, on Thursday.
India beat Middlesex by 95 runs
Aug 23, 2014, at 03:41 am
London, Aug 22 (IBNS): With back-to-back defeats hitting Indian team hard in the recent Test series against England, the visitors finally registered a victory in the country as they defeated county side Middlesex by 95 runs in a limited overs practice match at the Lord's here on Friday.
Team squads announced for 2014 Champions League T20
Aug 22, 2014, at 07:18 pm
Mumbai, Aug 22 (IBNS) Champions League Twenty20 Friday announced final squads for the 2014 tournament, to be played in India from Sept 13 to Oct 4 next, according to the BCCI.
Atletico de Kolkata opts for 7 gifted International players
Aug 22, 2014, at 05:55 am
Mumbai /Kolkata, Aug 21 (IBNS): : Atletico de Kolkata have drawn up an all-inclusive list of footballers for the inaugural edition of Indian Super League post the international draft of players by strengthening every department of play.
15 players to receive Arjuna Awards
Aug 22, 2014, at 05:40 am
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS) As many as 15 sportspersons, including cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin, have been selected for the Arjuna Awards, the Sports Ministry said on Thursday.
Michael Chopra, Bernard Mendy, Gregory Arnolin star picks in Hero ISL international draft
Aug 22, 2014, at 03:10 am
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS) Hero Indian Super League's most anticipated International player draft was held on Thursday at the Taj Palace in Mumbai with the participating eight clubs going for specific strategies in forming the spine of their respective team line-ups.