ICC suspends Galle stadium curator Jayananda Warnaweera for breaching ICC Anti-Corruption Code
Dubai, Jan 20 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced that it has suspended Galle International Stadium curator Jayananda Warnaweera for three years after he failed to cooperate with the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) in an ongoing investigation.
India, New Zealand ICC favourites in U19 cricket world cup
Dubai, Jan 20 (IBNS) Three-time champion India and New Zealand are favoured to take the top two positions in Group D ahead of Ireland and Nepal when the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 is played in Bangladesh from January 27 to February 14.
ICC suspends Galle stadium curator Jayananda Warnaweera
Dubai, Jan 20 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced that it has suspended Galle International Stadium curator Jayananda Warnaweera for three years after he failed to cooperate with the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) in an ongoing investigation.
Australia win toss, elect to bat
Canberra, Jan 20 (IBNS): In the fourth ODI match of the series, Australia won he toss and elected to bat first on Wednesday.
NBA Jam reaches Kolkata this week
Kolkata, Jan 19 (IBNS) The largest 3-on-3 college basketball and youth festival ever held in India, NBA Jam powered by Jabong.com, will travel to St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata on Jan 22 and 23.
Jason Gillespie believes Shaun Tait can do damage at WT20
Melbourne, Jan 19 (IBNS): Former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie said fast-bowler Shaun Tait can cause damage for Australia during the World T20 campaign which will be played in India this year.
Fernando Verdasco beats Rafael Nadal
Melbourne, Jan 19 (IBNS): Fernando Verdasco showed Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal the exit door from the Australian Open by beating him in a clash at Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday.
England aims to end 18-year title drought, seeks easy passage with West Indies from Group C
Dubai, Jan 19 (IBNS) England and the West Indies will start as favourites to advance to the Super League Stage from Group C at the expense of Zimbabwe and debutant Fiji in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016, which will be played in Bangladesh from Jan 27 to Feb 14.
Venus Williams exits Australian Open
Melbourne, Jan 19 (IBNS): In a shocking exit, ex-world number 1 Venus Williams crashed out of the Australian Open after being defeated in the first round clash by Johanna Konta.
ICC launches Cricket for Good & Team Swachh campaign in partnership with UNICEF and BCCI
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to the Spirit of Cricket and bringing about positive social change through the sport, by launching Cricket for Good, it’s CSR Programme, in association with UNICEF.
Australian Open: Serena reaches 2nd round beating Camila Giorgi
Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS): Defending champions Serena Williams moved to the second round of the Australian Open women's singles event by beating Italian Camila Giorgi.
Australian Open: Tomas Berdych beats Yuki Bhambri
Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS) World number six Tomas Berdych shattered Yuki Bhambri's hopes of advancing in the Australian Open as he defeated the Indian Tennis player in the first round clash here on Monday.
Rising Pune Supergiants is the new name of IPL Pune Franchisee
Kolkata, Jan 18 (IBNS) Businessman Sanjiv Goenka owned Pune IPL team on Monday announced the naming of its franchisee as Rising Pune Supergiants .
Jasprit Bumrah to replace Mohammed Shami in India T20I squad
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IBNS) The All-India Senior Selection Committee of the BCCI on Monday named Jasprit Bumrah in the India T20I team as the replacement for Mohammed Shami.
Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Canada gear for wide-open Group B
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IBNS) Two-time champion Pakistan, strong contender Sri Lanka, fast-improving Afghanistan and Canada make Group B the toughest preliminary round in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup which will be played in Bangladesh from Jan 27 to Feb 14.