Williamson suspended from bowling in international cricket
Jul 23, 2014, at 06:35 pm
Dubai, July 23 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council today confirmed that an independent analysis has found the bowling action of New Zealand off-spinner Kane Williamson to be illegal and, as such, the player has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect.
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PM wishes Indian athletes ahead of CWG 2014
Jul 23, 2014, at 05:30 am
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished the Indian contingent participating in the 20th Commonwealth Games beginning at Glasgow on Wednesday.
Atletico de Kolkata selects seven Indian footballers
Jul 23, 2014, at 05:06 am
Kolkata, July 22 (IBNS): Indian Football has on Tuesday witnessed the end of day-one of the domestic draft process of the Indian Super League’s inaugural edition, wherein the Kolkata Franchise of the League, Atletico de Kolkata picked up seven players for its squad.
Clubs cash in for bigwigs of Indian Football
Jul 23, 2014, at 05:05 am
Mumbai, July 22 (IBNS): The first day of Central Domestic Player Draft of the Hero Indian Super League held on Tuesday witnessed the Clubs going all out for the big names of Indian Football. Seven rounds of the Central Draft were held on Day 1, at the plush Palladium Hotel in Mumbai with last seven round due on Wednesday.
Williamson Magor "A" lead Telegraph Merchants Cup Golf 2014
Jul 23, 2014, at 05:01 am
Kolkata, July 22 (IBNS): In near perfect golfing conditions over 60 teams began their campaign in pursuit of the JIS Group presented Telegraph Merchants Cup and Challenge Cup Golf 2014 that teed off at the Mecca of Indian Golf – the Royal Calcutta Golf Club here on Tuesday.
James Anderson's hearing to be held on Aug 1
Jul 23, 2014, at 04:56 am
Dubai, July 22 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday said England fast bowler James Anderson's hearing will be held on Aug 1.
India -England third Test: Buttler named in squad
Jul 23, 2014, at 03:20 am
London, July 22 (IBNS): England selectors on Tuesday announced a 13-man squad for the 3rd Investec Test against India commencing on Sunday at Southampton as Jos Buttler has been called up for the match.
Prior takes 'break' from England duty
Jul 22, 2014, at 05:17 pm
London, July 22 (IBNS): The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has said that English wicket keeper Matt Prior has stepped back from England duty for the rest of the summer due to injury.
Steven Gerrard retires from int'l football
Jul 22, 2014, at 06:40 am
London, July 21 (IBNS) The Football Association (FA) on Monday announced English footballer Steven Gerrard has announced his decision to retire from international duty.
It's a tough defeat: Cook on Lord's Test
Jul 22, 2014, at 04:54 am
London, July 21 (IBNS): England skipper Alastair Cook on Monday said his team's defeat at the hands of India in Lord's on Monday was 'tough'.
Lord's victory is memorable: Dhoni
Jul 22, 2014, at 04:04 am
London, July 21 (IBNS): Indian skipper MS Dhoni called his team's victory against England at Lord's on Monday as 'memorable'.
Bedi, Laxman congratulate Indian team
Jul 22, 2014, at 03:37 am
New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketers congratulated Indian team for winning a Test match at Lord's in England after 28 years on Monday.
India defeat England at Lord's after 28 years
Jul 22, 2014, at 02:09 am
London, July 21 (IBNS): India created history as they won a Test match at Lord's after 28 years by beating England by 95 runs here on Monday.
India dominate fourth day as England reach 105/4
Jul 21, 2014, at 05:37 am
London, July 20 (IBNS): India dominated the fourth day of the first Test against England and moved towards taking control of the match as the hosts scored 105 for four at stumps here on Sunday.
Murali fights as India finishes third day at 169 for four
Jul 20, 2014, at 05:57 am
London, July 19 (IBNS): The third day of the second Test between India and England ended with chances of both the sides gaining benefits and clinching the match to their pockets remained high as the visitors finished the day at 169 for four here on Saturday.
GWG: More bug cases hit village
Jul 20, 2014, at 03:33 am
Glasgow, July 19 (IBNS) The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde on Saturday said an additional five security workforce have reported unable to work due to gastrointestinal symptoms bringing the total number of reported cases to 53.
AIFF Special Technical Committee discusses WC plans
Jul 20, 2014, at 03:13 am
New Delhi, July 19 (IBNS) Keeping an eye on Indian National Team's preparation for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, All India Football Federation's Special Technical Committee met in Bangalore on Saturday.
Trent Bridge pitch rated as "poor" by the match referee
Jul 19, 2014, at 10:44 pm
Dubai, July 19 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Saturday announced that David Boon of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees, who was the match referee for the first Test between England and India in Nottingham, has rated the pitch used at Trent Bridge as "poor".
India's U-17 World Cup team to be discussed in meeting
Jul 19, 2014, at 07:19 am
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS) The All India Football Federation-recommended Special Technical Committee for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2017 is all set to meet for the first time since its inception, in Bangalore on Saturday.
AIFF appoints Integrity Officer
Jul 19, 2014, at 07:17 am
New York, July 18 (IBNS): Keeping in tune with FIFA and AFC's mandate to appoint an Integrity Officer in every member association to combat corruption and match-fixing in sport, All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed Javed Siraj in that role.
Gavaskar released from interim BCCI chief role
Jul 19, 2014, at 07:17 am
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Friday released Indian cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar from his role as the interim BCCI president for matters related to the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Jul 19, 2014, at 07:15 am
Hyderabad, July 18 (IBNS) Indian badminton icon Saina Nehwal has pulled out of the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, media reports said on Friday.
ICC clarifies role of Ian Pont in BPL 2013 investigations
Jul 19, 2014, at 07:12 am
Dubai, July 18 (IBNS) Following the earlier announcement by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and BCB of their decision to appeal against the decision of the BCB’s anti-corruption tribunal, the ICC has clarified matters surrounding the involvement of Ian Pont, the Dhaka Gladiators’ coach, in the BPL 2013 investigations as this has been greatly mischaracterised to his detriment.
Vernon Philander fined for ICC Code of Conduct breach
Jul 19, 2014, at 07:09 am
Dubai, July 18 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday said South Africa’s Vernon Philander has been fined 75 per cent of his match fee after breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the third day’s play in the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Ballance hits century as England finish 2nd day at 219/6
Jul 19, 2014, at 05:58 am
London, July 18 (IBNS): The second Test between India and England is witnessing a tough fight between the two sides to gain control over the match as the visitors took two quick wickets to make the hosts finish the day's play at 219 for six at the Lord's here on Friday.
Rahane guides India to 290 for nine
Jul 18, 2014, at 05:37 am
London, July 17 (IBNS) Ajinkya Rahane 's brilliant century helped India post 290 for nine at the end of the first day of the second Test match against England at Lord's here on Thursday.
JSW prepares India's best for the Commonwealth Games
Jul 18, 2014, at 03:58 am
Mumbai, July 17 (IBNS): JSW Group is all set to make Indian athletes a force to be reckoned with at the Commonwealth Games, scheduled later this month at Glasgow, Scotland.
ICC appoints judicial commissioner for Anderson, Jadeja case
Jul 18, 2014, at 01:47 am
Dubai, July 17 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Gordon Lewis AM to sit as the Judicial Commissioner to hear the ICC Code of Conduct case against James Anderson of England, and will also hear the charge against India's Ravindra Jadeja.
Olympic skiing champion banned
Jul 18, 2014, at 01:10 am
Berlin, July 17 (IBNS): German cross-country skier and biathlete Eva Sachenbacher-Stehle has been banned for two years after she failed a drug test at the Sochi Olympic Games in February.
Indian women squad for England tour picked
Jul 17, 2014, at 10:55 pm
Mumbai, July 17 (IBNS) The All-India Senior Women's Selection Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) met on 14th July to pick the Indian team for the tour of England.