ICC announces unchanged umpiring panel for 2016-2017 season

Dubai, Jun 9 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) retained the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires for the 2016-17 season, following the annual review and selection process, an official release said.

Maria Sharapova banned for two years

London, June 8 (IBNS) An Independent Tribunal appointed under Article 8.1 of the 2016 Tennis Anti-Doping Programme has found that Russian Tennis legend Maria Sharapova committed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation under Article 2.1 of the Programme and as a consequence has disqualified the affected results and imposed a period of ineligibility of two years, commencing on Jan 26, 2016.

Rohit Sharma wishes Indian team for ODI series

Mumbai, June 8 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma on Wednesday wished the Indian ODI team for the upcoming series against Zimbabwe.

Coach should understand Indian culture: Dhoni

Mumbai, June 7 (IBNS): Before departing with his team for the Zimbabwe tour, India's limited overs captain MS Dhoni on Tuesday said the Indian coach should be someone who can understand the culture of this country.

India pump half a dozen past Laos in 2nd leg

Guwahati, June 7 (IBNS) India achieved their ‘mission’ when they qualified for the Qualifiers for the AFC 2019 Asian Cup UAE defeating Laos 6-1 in the second leg of the play-offs at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Sajusarai, Guwahati on Tuesday (June 7).

AIFF launches global scouting programme for U-17 WC team

New Delhi, June 7 (IBNS)In an effort to scout Players for the current U-16 National Team presently preparing for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, the All India Football Federation in collaboration with Sports Authority of India has launched a Global Scouting Programme.

Simmons vows Patriots will leave no stone unturned in quest for CPL title

St. Kitts & Nevis, June 6 (IBNS) West Indies star batsman Lendl Simmons says that the best is yet to come from the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots in this year’s Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and his team are primed to challenge for silverware in the fourth instalment of the biggest party in sport.

Chris Gayle visits MU stadium

London, June 6 (IBNS): West Indies batsman Chris Gayle, who recently sharmed Indian fans by his performance in the cash-rich Indian Premier League, visited the iconic Premier League Club Manchester United’s stadium, Old Trafford on Monday.

Olympics: HC dismisses Sushil Kumar's plea

New Delhi, June 6 (IBNS) In a crucial move, the Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed wrestler Sushil Kumar's plea seeking directions to Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to hold selection trials in a bid to take decision on which wrestler will represent India in the 74 kg freestyle category in the upcoming Olympics.

Virat Kohli wishes Ajinkya Rahane

Chennai, June 6 (IBNS) Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli on Monday wished cricketer Ajinkya Rahane on his birthday.

Virat Kohli spends time with A.R. Rahman

Mumbai, June 6 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Virat Kohli on Monday said he shared sometime with iconic music legend A.R. Rahman.

Indian team departs for Zimbabwe on Wednesday

Mumbai, June 6 (IBNS) Indian Cricket team will depart for Zimbabwe on June 8.

Need to win the match for the fans, says Chhetri

Guwahati, June 6 (IBNS) Despite registering a solitary goal win in Laos in the 1st leg of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup UAE Qualifiers, Stephen Constantine, Head Coach of the Indian National Team understands that the job is still “half done and anything can happen in the next 90 minutes.”

Charlotte Edwards talks about the journey of women’s cricket from an amateur sport to a professional sport

Dubai, June 6 (IBNS) Charlotte Edwards, former England captain and one of the most recognisable names in women’s cricket, has expressed her satisfaction and delight at the growth and development as well as incentives and opportunities offered to women’s cricket by the ICC since its merger with the International Women’s Cricket Council (IWCC) in 2005.

Rod Laver congratulates Djoker post French Open win

Rockhampton, Queensland, Jun 6 (IBNS) : Tennis legend Rod Lever on Monday, congratulated French Open winner Novak Djokovic, post his win on Sunday.