World T20: Liam Plunkett replaces Steven Finn in England squad

London, Feb 27 (IBNS) England selectors announced that Yorkshire pace bowler Liam Plunkett will replace Steven Finn in the 15-man ICC World T20 squad.

Ajeetesh Sandhu carries one-shot advantage into last round of Golconda Masters

Hyderabad, Feb 27 (IBNS) The Golconda Masters 2016 seems to be heading for a pulsating finale as three names emerged as top contenders for the crown on the penultimate day of the event at the Hyderabad Golf Club (HGC) on Saturday.

Asia Cup: India bowl out Pakistan for 83 runs

Dhaka, Feb 27 (IBNS) After asked to bat first by India, Pakistan managed to score 83 runs, here on Saturday.

India win toss, opt to field first

Mirpur, Dec 27 (IBNS): Setting out to play their second match in the Asia Cup, Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss against Pakistan and decided to field first, here on Saturday.

U Mumba aiming for strong finish in home leg of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IBNS): An air of optimism hovered over the room as the U Mumba quartet along with coach E Bhaskaran, CEO Supratik Sen and owner Ronnie Screwvala took their seats at the T-1 press conference at DOME @NSCI, Mumbai.

I am enjoying each moment of mine with the Pakistan team: Mahmood

Dhaka, Feb 27 (IBNS): Pakistan interim bowling coach Azhar Mahmood said he is enjoying the moments he is spending time with the players of the national team.

Pakistan: Virat Kohli's fan released

Lahore, Feb 27 (IBNS): Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli's fan, who was arrested in Pakistan for hoisting the Indian tricolour atop his home, was released on bail on Saturday.

Gianni Infantino elected FIFA President

Zurich, Feb 27 (IBNS) Gianni Infantino has been elected as the President of FIFA for the remainder of the current term of office (until 2019) by the Extraordinary FIFA Congress held in Zurich.

Asia Cup: Bangladesh defeat UAE by 51 runs

Dhaka, Feb 27 (IBNS) Chasing a relatively low target, the UAE batsmen faltered yet again to handover Bangladesh a much needed 51 runs victory, here on Friday.

BCCI congratulates India Women Team for winning the T20I series against SL

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday congratulated the members of the India Women Cricket Team for winning the three-match Twenty20 International series against Sri Lanka 3-0.

Dubai: Novak retires from quarter-finals with eye problem

Dubai, Feb 26 (IBNS) Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic retired from the quarter-final match of the Dubai Tennis Championships midway due to an eye problem.

Asia Cup: UAE opts to ball, restrict Sri Lanka for 129 runs

Dhaka, Feb 25 (IBNS) Winning the toss, UAE restricted the Sri Lankans for 129 runs for the loss of 8 wickets , here on Thursday.

Pakistan to play World T20 in India after government approves participation

Islamabad, Feb 25 (IBNS) Putting months of speculations to rest, Pakistan government have finally approved their Cricket team's participation in the World T20, to be hosted by India, due next month, according to reports.

Afghan boy receives signed jersey from Lionel Messi

Kabul, Feb 25 (IBNS) Murtaza Ahmadi, the five-year old Afghan boy who first made the headlines wearing an Argentina national Football team jersey made out of plastic, received a signed jersey from Lionel Messi on Thursday, a post on UNICEF Afghanistan's official Facebook page said.

FIFA Appeal Committee dismisses appeals from investigatory chamber

Zurich, Feb 25 (IBNS) The FIFA Appeal Committee, chaired by Larry Mussenden (Bermuda), has partially confirmed the decisions taken by the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee on Dec 17 and 18, 2015 regarding Joseph S. Blatter and Michel Platini respectively, whose bans have been reduced from eight to six years.