Eleven England players win central contracts for 2015-2016
London, Sept 23 (IBNS) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday announced that 11 players had been awarded central contracts for the 2015-2016 period.
Shane Warne picks up his favourite New Zealand XI
Sydney, Sept 23 (IBNS): Former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne has picked up his New Zealand greatest XI where he has named Stephen Fleminf as the skipper of the side.
India 'A' team announced for T20 warm-up against South Africa
Mumbai, Sept 23 (IBNS) The All-India Senior Selection Committee met earlier to announce the India ‘A’ team for the warm-up Twenty20 match against South Africa.
St Petersburg, FL, Sept 23 (IBNS) The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced on Wednesday, Marion Bartoli is the fourth legend to enter the 2015 WTA Legends Classic, taking place 27 October through 29 October at the Singapore Sports Hub.
Ronnie Flanagan outlines cricket’s proactive approach to fighting corruption
Dubai, Sept 23 (IBNS) Keep Cricket Clean was the theme of the recently conducted workshop by the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), which was also attended by the anti-corruption representatives of all the Test-playing Members.
Women's Tennis Association announces transition of Chair and CEO
St Petersburg, Fl, Sept 23 (IBNS) --The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) on Tuesday announced the transition of its long-term chair and CEO, Stacey Allaster, effective October 2, 2015.
ICC office to close for Eid Al-Adha
Dubai, Sept 23 (IBNS) The Dubai office of the International Cricket Council (ICC) will be closed on account of Eid Al-Adha on Sept 23 and Sept 24.
Five sides to battle out in Kuala Lumpur from 15-22 October for final place in ICC U19 CWC 2016
Dubai, Sept 22 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the schedule of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2015, which will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from Oct 15 to 22.
FIFA opens tender in France for media rights
Zurich, Sept 22 (IBNS) FIFA on Monday has opened an invitation to tender (“ITTâ€) for media rights in France, Monaco, Andorra and French overseas territories for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017, the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar.
Bermuda cricketer banned for life after ugly brawl in match
Bermuda, Sept 22 (IBNS): Bermuda cricket authorities have imposed life ban on a cricketer after he was engaged in a violent brawl on the cricket field.
Phase One of the ICC Americas Combine concludes in Indianapolis
Dubai, Sept 22 (IBNS) ICC Cricket Hall of Famer Courtney Walsh coached fast-bowlers and led one side in Monday’s Twenty20 intra-squad match.
Jagmohan Dalmiya's eyes donated to Vanmukta Eye Bank in Kolkata
Kolkata, Set 21 (IBNS): As per the wishes of former ICC president and chief of the BCCI Jagmohan Dalmiya, who died on Sunday evening in a private hospital here, his eyes have been donated to Vanmukta Eye Bank, a part of Susrut Eye Foundation and Research Centre, Kolkata.
ICC statement on the passing of its former President Jagmohan Dalmiya
Dubai, Sept 21 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed sadness on the passing of its former President Jagmohan Dalmiya, who held the office from 1997 to 2000.
President condoles passing away of Jagmohan Dalmiya
New Delhi, Sept 21 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of former ICC president and current chief of the BCCI Jagmohan Dalmiya.
Richie Richardson appointed to Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees
Dubai, Sept 21 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Monday announced that former West Indies captain Richie Richardson has been appointed to the Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees. He will replace Sri Lanka’s Roshan Mahanama, who stepped down last week.