66th FIFA Congress opens with celebration of Mexican football
May 13, 2016, at 04:33 pm
Zurich, May 13 (IBNS) Mexico City’s Auditorio Nacional hosted the Opening Ceremony of the 66th FIFA Congress on Thursday, May 12, as six different show acts progressed from the origins of the Mayan ball game through the history of Mexican football to the present day.
IPL: Samson, Pant guide Delhi home, beat SRH by 7 wickets
May 13, 2016, at 05:19 am
Hyderabad, May 12 (IBNS) Chasing 147 runs to win the match and enter the top four, Delhi Daredevils beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets here on Thursday.
Marylebone Cricket Club releases laws of cricket app
May 13, 2016, at 02:32 am
Dubai, May 12 (IBNS): Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has released the first ever Laws of Cricket app.
BCCI welcomes election of Shashank Manohar as ICC Chairman
May 12, 2016, at 11:53 pm
Mumbai, May 12 (IBNS) The BCCI has welcomed the unopposed election of Shashank Manohar as the Chairman of the ICC.
Shashank Manohar creates history, becomes first elected independent ICC Chairman
May 12, 2016, at 06:14 pm
Dubai, May 12 (IBNS) Shashank Manohar has been elected by the Board unanimously and unopposed as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) following the ICC Full Council’s approval of constitutional amendments proposed by the Board following its April meeting.
Football fiesta as World Stars spark Azteca Stadium anniversary
May 12, 2016, at 05:53 pm
Zurich, May 12 (IBNS) Engaging more with the football world and getting football back to the heart of FIFA is a mission that’s high on the agenda of President Gianni Infantino as world football's governing body enters a new era.
May 12, 2016, at 05:27 am
Bangalore, May 11 (IBNS):Kieron Pollard (35*) and Jos Buttler (29*) added 55 runs in the fifth wicket partnership as they helped Mumbai Indians beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets in an IPL match here on Wednesday.
ICC withdraws disciplinary proceedings against Kusal Perera
May 12, 2016, at 05:00 am
Dubai, May 11 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced that it has withdrawn disciplinary charges against Sri Lanka batsman Kusal Perera and lifted the provisional suspension previously imposed on him.
Red FM plays ‘Band Baaja’ on the streets of Kolkata
May 12, 2016, at 02:52 am
Kolkata, May 11 (IBNS) : Red FM, India’s only Cricketwala FM and the official radio partner for the KKR team is blowing the IPL trumpet out loud this season.
Michael Clarke to play Hong Kong's Twenty20 Blitz
May 11, 2016, at 11:21 pm
Sydney, May 11 (IBNS) Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke is all set to return to competitive cricket with the Hong Kong T20 Blitz.
Charlotte Edwards retires from international cricket
May 11, 2016, at 10:40 pm
London, May 11 (IBNS) Ending a chapter in the history of cricket, England women’s captain Charlotte Edwards on Wednesday announced her retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.
FIFA Council agrees on four-phase bidding process for 2026 FIFA World Cup
May 11, 2016, at 05:27 pm
Zurich, May 11 (IBNS) The official activities leading up to the 66th FIFA Congress in Mexico City started with a two-day inaugural meeting of the FIFA Council, the supervisory and strategic body that sets the vision for FIFA and global football.
Would have been unethical on my part to continue as ICC chairman: Shashank Manohar
May 11, 2016, at 04:38 pm
Kolkata, May 11 (IBNS) Former International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Shashnak Manohar, who resigned on Tuesday from his posts, said it would have been unethical for him to remain in the ICC after he submitted his resignation letter to the BCCI.
Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Pune by 4 runs
May 11, 2016, at 05:23 am
Visakhapatnam, May 10 (IBNS) Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Rising Pune Supergiants by four runs in a thrilling IPL match here on Tuesday.
St. Lucia Zouks announce home 2016 CPL fixtures
May 11, 2016, at 03:11 am
St. Kitts & Nevis, May 10 (IBNS) The St. Lucia Zouks have announced their fixtures for the forthcoming 2016 HERO Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign and will open the home series of matches with an evening clash against St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots on July 21.
Shashank Manohar resigns as BCCI president
May 11, 2016, at 12:00 am
Mumbai, May 10 (IBNS) The BCCI on Tuesday confirmed that Shashank Manohar has resigned from the post of the President.
Fed Cup: Aizawl FC held to a goalless draw by Sporting Goa
May 10, 2016, at 10:48 pm
Aizawl, May 10 (IBNS): Aizawl FC were held to a goalless draw by Sporting Club de Goa in the first leg of their semi-final clash in the Hero Federation Cup 2016 at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl, Mizoram on Tuesday.
Shashank Manohar resigns as BCCI chief
May 10, 2016, at 10:27 pm
Mumbai, May 10 (IBNS): Shashank Manohar on Tuesday resigned as the BCCI chief.
We want to play five matches in the Tournament, says Adam
May 10, 2016, at 10:09 pm
New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS) : With less than a week left for the kick-off of the inaugural edition of the AIFF Youth Cup, Head Coach of the Indian U-16 National Team Nicolai Adam feels the competition in the five-Nation Tournament would be “intense.â€
IPL: RCB win a thriller, edge past KXIP by a run
May 10, 2016, at 05:32 am
Mohali, May 10 (IBNS) Needing 17 runs of the last over, Kings XI Punjab's Marcus Stoinis fell short by a run as his side lost the game in their own backyard against RCB on Monday.
IPL: Brad Hogg sanctioned for using inappropriate language
May 10, 2016, at 04:45 am
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS) In the VIVO IPL match in Kolkata on Sunday evening, Brad Hogg of Kolkata Knight Riders was reprimanded by the Match Referee for using inappropriate language, actions or gestures which disparage or provoke an aggressive reaction during a match.
ATP rankings: Rohan Bopanna slips two spots
May 10, 2016, at 03:30 am
New York, May 9 (IBNS) Indian Tennis player Rohan Bopanna slipped down two sports on the ATP doubles rankings list data released on Monday said.
ATP rankings: Roger Federer replaces Andy Murray as number 2 player
May 10, 2016, at 03:21 am
New York, May 9 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis legend Roger Federer on Monday replaced Andy Murray as the number two ranked player in the world, the latest ATP rankings released said.
Delhi Dynamos F.C. launches youth summer camp for its junior members
May 09, 2016, at 11:46 pm
New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS): Delhi Dynamos FC, the club of North India, is taking a step forward to the club’s flourishing grassroots initiatives announces the commencement of three summer camps for the club’s Junior Members spread across Delhi NCR.
Aizawl FC gear up for Sporting Goa challenge
May 09, 2016, at 09:49 pm
Aizawl, May 9 (IBNS) After upsetting the ‘Champions of India’, Bengaluru FC in the last round, ‘underdogs’ Aizawl FC are all set to host Sporting Club de Goa in the first leg of their semi-final clash in the Hero Federation Cup 2016 at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl, Mizoram on May 10.
Mustafizur likely to spark BBL club's interest
May 09, 2016, at 09:29 pm
Sydney, May 9 (IBNS): Riding on his IPL performance, Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman can soon come in the radar of Big Bash League (BBL) cricket franchises to finalise their lists for the next season of the tournament.
Dinesh hits fifty, Gujarat beat Kolkata
May 09, 2016, at 06:17 am
Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS): In a crucial match between two top teams, Dinesh Karthik hammered a half century as he helped his Gujarat Lions beat Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets here on Sunday.
Jeje hat-trick leads MB to 5-0 win over Lajong
May 09, 2016, at 04:11 am
Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS) Former Hero I-League Champions Mohun Bagan steamrolled Shillong Lajong 5-0 in their first leg of the semi-final clash in the Hero Federation Cup 2016 at the Barasat Stadium in Kolkata on Sunday.
Mustafizur Rahman, Ashish Nehra destroy MI, help Sunrisers Hyderabad win IPL clash by 85 runs
May 09, 2016, at 01:40 am
Visakhapatnam, May 8 (IBNS): Bangladeshi bowler Mustafizur Rahman and Ashish Nehra completely devastated Mumbai Indians batting line up as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat the two-time winners by 85 runs in an IPL match here on Sunday.
Sensational bowling helps Kings beat Delhi in IPL clash
May 08, 2016, at 06:37 am
Mohali, May 7 (IBNS) Kings XI Punjab bowlers performed exceptionally well in the death to help their side beat Delhi Daredevils by nine runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Saturday.