ICC announces umpire and match referee appointments for the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016
Dubai, Feb 25 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday named a 31-member match officials’ team for the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016, which runs from Mar 8 to Apr 3.
India beat Bangladesh by 45 runs in Asia Cup opener
Mirpur, Feb 24 (IBNS) India defeated Bangladesh by 45 runs in the opening match of the Asia Cup here on Wednesday.
Asia Cup: India put up 166 against Bangladesh
Mirpur, Feb 24 (IBNS) Asked to bat first by Bangladesh, India put up 166 runs in the inaugural match of the Asia Cup, here on Wednesday.
AIFF Academy boys breeze into IFA Shield semis
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS) All India Football Federation’s U-18 Academy booked a berth in the semifinal of the IFA Shield when they routed Frenz United, Malaysia 4-2 at the Barasat Stadium on Wednesday.
World Twenty20: Online registration for India matches, semi-finals and final to begin from tomorrow
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday confirmed that the online process to register for the lottery system for all the India matches, the four semi-finals (Men and Women) and the two finals (Men and Women) of ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 will begin on Thursday at 12h00 IST.
Harendra Gupta gears up for title defence at Golconda Masters 2016
Hyderabad, Feb 24 (IBNS): Harendra Gupta of Chandigarh is looking to make a fresh start to his 2016 PGTI season with a spirited title defence at the second edition of the Golconda Masters.
Shahid Afridi to play NatWest T20 Blast for Hampshire
London, Feb 24 (IBNS): Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi will play for Hampshire in the upcoming NatWest T20 Blast.
13th Civilians Inter-Command Football Tournament begins
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS) The 13th Civilians Inter-Command Football Tournament of the Indian Air Force inaugurated in New Delhi on Wednesday by Air Marshal BBP Sinha, Air Officer-in-charge Administration.
Shahid Afridi reconsidering his decision to quit T20
Dubai, Feb 24 (IBNS) Pakistan T20 skipper Shahid Afridi said that he is reconsidering his decision to quit playing the format after the upcoming World T20.
Asia Cup: Bangladesh win toss, elect to field against India
Mirpur ,Feb 24 (IBNS): Bangladesh won the toss and opted to field first against India in the Asia Cup opener here on Wednesday.
Australia finishes as number-one ranked Test side at the annual cut-off date
Sydney, Feb 24 (IBNS) Australia has regained the prestigious ICC Test Mace and has also won a cash award of $1million after winning the Christchurch Test by seven wickets, which has given it a 2-0 series win against New Zealand.
19 men's players set to feature in 6th ICC World Twenty20 India 2016
Dubai, Feb 23 (IBNS): The 27-day ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 will begin in Nagpur on March 8 with 19 men's players set to feature in their sixth straight event, while 29 women's cricketers will make their fifth successive appearance.
Vikas Krishan Yadav all set for AIBA Pro Boxing debut
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IBNS): In a landmark moment for Indian boxing, middleweight (75 kg) boxer Vikas Krishan Yadav will be competing in the AIBA Pro Boxing (APB) competition on Friday.
Bengaluru begin AFC Cup campaign with Lao Toyota test
Vientiane, Laos, Feb 23 (IBNS): Ashley Westwood said his team's tryst with continental football last season will hopefully hold them in good stead as Bengaluru FC kick-start their 2016 AFC Cup campaign when they come up against Lao Toyota FC in a Group H opener at the National Stadium, in Vientiane, on Wednesday.
Golconda Masters Golf Championship returns for second edition
Hyderabad, Feb 23 (IBNS): The Hyderabad Golf Association (HGA) and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of professional golf in India, on Tuesday announced the second edition of the Golconda Masters Golf Championship which will be held at the Hyderabad Golf Club from Feb 25 - 28.