Pakistan win toss, opt to bat first
Mar 16, 2016, at 09:01 pm
Kolkata, Mar 16 (IBNS) Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi won the toss and decided to bat first against Bangladesh in the Super 10 of ICC World T20 in Group B match at Eden Gardens here today.
To win something, we must be willing to sacrifice: MC Mary Kom
Mar 16, 2016, at 08:29 pm
She is India's foremost woman pugilist, who dominated the ring for over a decade. Mary Kom is a force to reckon with be it inside the ring or outside of it. As she prepares to don the gloves for one last time in the upcoming Rio Olympics, IBNS-TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity finds out her current state and preparations ahead of the world's highest sporting event
FIFA TMS, CBF announce domestic transfer regulations compliance initiative
Mar 16, 2016, at 07:47 pm
Zurich, Mar 16 (IBNS) FIFA TMS and the Brazilian Football Association (CBF) are pleased to announce a collaborative initiative to develop compliance processes at national level in Brazil, an official release said.
Mar 16, 2016, at 05:52 pm
New York City, Mar 16 (IBNS) Tainted Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova, who has been suspended from professional tennis by the sport's global governing body post her admission of consuming banned performance enhancing substances, received another jolt as the United Nations removed her as their goodwill ambassador, according to reports.
World T20: New Zealand upset India, win match by 47 runs
Mar 16, 2016, at 04:43 am
Nagpur, Mar 15 (IBNS) Keeping their win rate to a hundred percent against India in T20 international matches, New Zealand stunned the hosts in the inaugural encounter of the 2016 ICC World T20 by 47 runs here on Tuesday.
World T20: India restrict New Zealand for 126 runs
Mar 16, 2016, at 02:49 am
Nagpur, Mar 15 (IBNS) Playing their inaugural encounter in the ICC World T20 against New Zealand, host India restricted them for 126 runs for the loss of 7 wickets, after the Kiwis won the coin toss and decided to bat first, here on Tuesday.
Indian Wells: Sania-Martina knocked out
Mar 15, 2016, at 09:45 pm
New Delhi, Mar 15 (IBNS) Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Martina Hingis were knocked out from Indian Wells here.
We are confident with the way we have been playing so far: Kohli on ICC World T20
Mar 15, 2016, at 05:34 am
Nagpur, Mar 14 (IBNS): Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli on Monday said his team is confident with the way it has been playing in the T20 version of the game.
Maruti Suzuki ESPNcricinfo Awards for 2015 announced
Mar 15, 2016, at 05:02 am
Bangalore/Kolkata, Mar 14 (IBNS): Kane Williamson, Stuart Broad, Rohit Sharma, AB de Villiers, Tim Southee and David Wiese are the winners of the Maruti Suzuki ESPNcricinfo Awards for the best batting and bowling performances in the three international cricket formats in 2015.
ICC World T20: Pakistan beat SL
Mar 15, 2016, at 04:29 am
Kolkata, Mar 14 (IBNS) Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 15 runs in a practice match before the World T20 here on Monday.
AIFF Executive Committee meets in Delhi
Mar 14, 2016, at 10:34 pm
New Delhi, Mar 14 (IBNS) : The President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Mr. Praful Patel Chaired AIFF’s Executive Committee Meeting at AIFF Headquarters, the Football House, Dwarka, New Delhi on Monday.
Delhi Dynamos F.C.'s Ghanaian striker Richard Gadze joins Finnish giants HJK Helsinki
Mar 14, 2016, at 07:14 pm
New Delhi, Mar 14 (IBNS) Delhi Dynamos FC announced on Monday the Loan Transfer of their joint top-scorer for season 2015 of the Hero Indian Super League, Richard Gadze to the Finnish giants HJK Helinski on a one year deal.
Diptayan Ghosh reach third and final Grandmaster Norm
Mar 14, 2016, at 03:35 am
Ho Chi Minh City, Mar 13 (IBNS) Diptayan Ghosh made his third and final Grandmaster Norm when he played a Short Draw against his compatriot Swapnil Dhopade in the last round of the 6th HD Bank Cup International Open in Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam on Sunday.
Netherlands beat Ireland in WT20 qualifier match
Mar 14, 2016, at 02:16 am
Dharamsala , Mar 13 (IBNS) Netherlands beat Ireland in a ICC World T20 Qualifier match by 12 runs here on Sunday.
West Indies beat Australia by 3 wickets in warm-up match
Mar 14, 2016, at 02:07 am
Kolkata, Mar 13 (IBNS): West Indies defeated Australia in a ICC World T20 practice match by three wickets and a ball remaining here on Sunday.
Mar 14, 2016, at 01:30 am
Nagpur, Mar 13 (IBNS) : Even as the prize distribution ceremony was about to begin, Man of the Match Arjun Tudu and Jain P took the stairs and ran up to meet National Coach Stephen Constantine who had come over to watch the Final. It was only in December 2015 that Constantine had spotted and summoned the duo to the National Camp prior to the SAFF Suzuki Cup which India won.
No.1 ranked Australia favourite to win fourth consecutive ICC Women’s World Twenty20 title
Mar 14, 2016, at 12:26 am
Dubai, Mar 13 (IBNS) Meg Lanning’s Australia has won three out of four ICC Women’s World Twenty20 tournaments to date, and it is no surprise that the number-one ranked T20I side in the world will start this competition as clear favourite.
I enjoy playing in India: Afridi
Mar 13, 2016, at 09:11 pm
Kolkata, Mar 13 (IBNS): A day after his team arrived in Kolkata to participate in the ICC World T20 event, Pakistani skipper Shahid Afridi on Sunday said he has always enjoyed playing cricket in India.
Pro boxing: Vijender Singh registers fourth victory
Mar 13, 2016, at 06:17 am
London, Mar 13 (IBNS): Indian boxer Vijender Singh on Saturday defeated Hungary’s Alexander Horvath at the Echo Arena in Liverpool to register his fourth straight win in the world of Pro Boxing.
WC T20: Pakistan cricket team arrives in Kolkata, security beefed up
Mar 13, 2016, at 04:46 am
Kolkata, Mar 12 (IBNS): Amid foolproof security arrangements, Pakistan cricket team reached Kolkata on Saturday evening to take part in the ICC World Cup T20.
Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 59 runs, reach main round
Mar 13, 2016, at 03:13 am
Nagpur, Mar 12 (IBNS) Afghanistan posted a 59 runs victory against Zimbabwe to cruise to the main round of the ICC World T20 event here on Saturday.
Pakistan team arrives in India
Mar 13, 2016, at 01:38 am
Kolkata, Mar 12 (IBNS) Ending all speculations and debates, Pakistan team arrived in Kolkata on Saturday.
Indian Wells : Sania , Martina wins opening round clash
Mar 12, 2016, at 09:48 pm
Indian Wells, Mar 12 (IBNS): Tennis star Sania Mirza and her partner Martina Hingis made a winning start to their Indian Wells challenge as they defeated Australian team of Casey Dellacqua and Samantha Stosur here.
Last chance for me to deliver: Waqar Younus
Mar 12, 2016, at 09:43 pm
Islamabad, Mar 12 (IBNS) Looking forward to the ICC World T20 ahead, Pakistan team’s head coach Waqar Younus has said it is the last chance for him, captain Shahid Afridi and the entire team to make the nation proud.
Bangladesh’s Arafat and Taskin reported for suspect bowling actions
Mar 11, 2016, at 07:32 pm
Dubai, Mar 11 (IBNS) Bangladesh left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny and fast bowler Taskin Ahmed have been reported for suspect bowling actions during their side’s opening match in the ICC World Twenty20 2016 in India against the Netherlands in Dharamsala on Wednesday.
Debuts for FC St. Pauli and Guangzhou in FIFA Youth Cup 2016
Mar 11, 2016, at 04:57 pm
Zurich, Mar 11 (IBNS) The 78th edition of the Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup in Zurich on May 4-5 will once again boast an outstanding line-up full of budding superstars, an official release said.
Zimbabwe beat Scotland by 11 runs in ICC World T20 qualifier
Mar 11, 2016, at 01:53 am
Nagpur, Mar 10 (IBNS): Zimbabwe defeated Scotland in ICC World T20 qualifier round match by 11 runs here on Thursday.
VIVO Indian Premier League 2016 schedule announced
Mar 11, 2016, at 01:51 am
Mumbai, Mar 10 (IBNS) Mumbai Indians (MI), the Indian Premier League 2015 winners, will commence their defence of the title, on home turf, on Apr 9.
Santosh Trophy has made me match fit: Francis Fernandes
Mar 11, 2016, at 01:08 am
New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS) It’s rare nowadays that you get to see International Players playing in the Santosh Trophy. But this season has been different. Especially when you glance down the squad list of the Goan Team, you will find quite a number of International Players locking horns for the coveted Trophy. www.the-aiff.com caught up with India International Francis Fernandes on his experience with junior Players, the Goan squad, the semifinal against Services and much more. EXCERPTS:
Big ranking boost to Indian paddlers
Mar 10, 2016, at 09:29 pm
New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS): The gold-winning performances of the Indian teams at the recent Perfect World Table Tennis Championships in Kuala Lumpur have done a world of good, in terms of ranking, to the paddlers individually.