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FIFA officials arrested in Zurich

Zurich, Dec 3 (IBNS) Two FIFA officials have been arrested from Swiss hotel over suspicion of accepting bribes, officials said on Thursday.

Fourth Test: India rebuilds after losing Vijay

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IBNS) After a slow start here on Thursday, India lost opener Murli Vijay in the morning of the day one of the fourth Test match against South Africa, but held on to post 60 runs before the lunch break.

"Rushing an injured player will incur a loss for all the stakeholders"

Even as around 600 dignitaries from all over the World attend the three-day 5th AFC Medical Conference in the Capital, www.the-aiff.com caught up with Chief FIFA Medical Officer Prof. Jiri Dvorak, also the Chairman FIFA Medical Assessment and Research Centre to understand the influence of Football in the present sociological context all over the World. In an exclusive interview Prof. Jiri spoke at length about his expectations from the Participants, the connect between Sports Medicine and present day society, prevention of sudden Cardiac arrests, rushing an injured Player and much more. Excerpts:

ICC Test and ODI Teams of the Year 2015 announced

Dubai, Dec 2 (IBNS) The ICC on Wednesday announced its Test and ODI Teams of the Year, as chosen by a specially appointed selection panel chaired by the ICC’s Cricket Committee chairman and former India captain Anil Kumble.

Mamata Banerjee felicitates sportspersons

Kolkata, Dec 1 (IBNS): West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday felicitated several sportspersons of the state at Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata.

The message of the Constitution must reach the future generations: Modi

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS): Participating in the debate over Constitution in the Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the message of the Constitution must reach the future generations.

Nagpur pitch rated as "poor" by ICC Match Referee

Dubai, Dec 1 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced that the pitch for the third Test between India and South Africa in Nagpur has been rated as "poor", triggering a review of the performance of the pitch under the ICC Pitch Monitoring Process.

Australia name Test squad for Hobart showdown against West Indies

Dubai, Dec 1 (IBNS) Cricket Australia’s National Selection Panel has named a 12-man squad for the first Commonwealth Bank Test against the West Indies in Hobart, starting on Thursday 10 December at Blundstone Arena.

Pakistan's Afridi soars in T20I rankings despite England series whitewash

Dubai, Dec 1 (IBNS) Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has made some valuable gains in the latest ICC T20I Player Rankings, which were released following his side’s 3-0 series defeat to England, which concluded in Sharjah on Monday night.

Dynamos aim to secure the top position on the League Table

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS) The Dynamos have become the second team after defending champions Atletico de Kolkata to qualify for the last four stages with 21 points from 12 games.

ATP Rankings: Novak Djokovic stands at the top

New York, Nov 30 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic stood at the top of the rankings table, the latest year-end rankings for 2015 released by ATP said.

ICC notes decision of the jury on Chris Cairns

Dubai, Nov 30 (IBNS) The ICC on Monday welcomed the jury's decision where former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns has been cleared of perjury and perverting the course of justice.

India Under-19 Team selected for the Tri-Series in Sri Lanka.

Kolkata/Mumbai, Nov 30 (IBNS) The Junior Selection Committee of the BCCI met in Kolkata on Sunday, to select the India Under-19 team for the Tri-Series to be played between India, England & Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka from Dec 2-21.

Career high gains for Ashwin and Hazlewood after Nagpur and Adelaide Tests

Dubai, Nov 30 (IBNS) There has been a reshuffle at the top of the ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers, with career-high gains for India’s Ravichandran Ashwin and Australia’s Josh Hazlewood following their side’s victories in Nagpur and Adelaide, pushing the duo into second and 10th places, respectively.

David Richardson hails successful debut for day/night Test cricket

Dubai, Nov 30 (IBNS) International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive David Richardson has hailed the successful debut of day/night Test cricket and says that it is a concept which can greatly enhance the traditional format of the game.