Meghalaya to bid for 2022 National Games

Mar 02, 2016, at 08:37 pm

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS) With the government of Meghalaya saying that it proposes to bid for the National Games in 2022, the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs & Sports, Sarbananda Sonowal has said that allotment of National Games is done by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) from the bids submitted by the states to IOA.

World T20: Former ICC boss Ehsan Mani advises PCB against India match

Mar 02, 2016, at 07:43 pm

Islamabad, Mar 2 (IBNS) Former ICC chief Ehsan Mani urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to pull out of the ICC World T20 match in Dharamsala, Himahcal Pradesh, due to take place on Mar 19, reports said.

Asia Cup: Virat Kohli's purple patch continues, India win match by 5 wickets

Mar 02, 2016, at 05:07 am

Dhaka, Mar 1 (IBNS) Chasing 140 runs against Sri Lanka, India won the match by five wickets riding on Virat Kohli's unbeaten half century, here on Tuesday.

Kohli smashes 56 to help India beat SL by 5 wickets

Mar 02, 2016, at 04:21 am

Dhaka, Mar 1 (IBNS): Virat Kohli smashed a heroic 56 runs knock to help India beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in a Asia Cup match here on Tuesday.

Asia Cup: India restricts SL at 138/9

Mar 02, 2016, at 02:13 am

Dhaka, Mar 1 (IBNS) Sri Lanka posted 138 for the loss of nine wickets against India in an Asia Cup encounter here on Tuesday.

12th SAG OC will set up two Tikhor Parks in Guwahati and Shillong

Mar 02, 2016, at 02:07 am

Guwahati, Mar 1 (IBNS): The Organizing Committee of 12th South Asian Games has earmarked Rs 2 crore for Tikhor Parks ( Games Mascot) to be set up in Guwahati and Shillong.

Rahul Dravid appointed as Delhi Daredevils mentor

Mar 02, 2016, at 01:09 am

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS): Delhi Daredevils has appointed former Indian captain Rahul Dravid as the their mentor for the upcoming IPL season.

Asia Cup: India win toss, opt to field first

Mar 02, 2016, at 12:17 am

Dhaka, Mar 1 (IBNS): India has won the toss and opted to field first against Sri Lanka in an Asia Cup encounter here on Tuesday.

Setback for men, women make amends to keep a clean slate

Mar 01, 2016, at 11:52 pm

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS): It was a setback for the Indian men’s squad which went down 0-3 to Nigeria in their group F third round match in the Second Division of the Perfect 2016 World Championships, being held in Kuala Lumpur, to enter the third round on Thursday.

Asia Cup: Pakistan weather early storm, win match by 7 wickets

Mar 01, 2016, at 04:47 am

Dhaka, Feb 29 (IBNS) Weathering early storm from UAE, Pakistan won their Asia Cup tie by 7 wickets with 8 balls to spare, here on Monday.

Mohali men’s warm-up matches to be played as double-headers at IS Bindra Stadium

Mar 01, 2016, at 02:19 am

Dubai, Feb 29 (IBNS) The ICC on Monday advised that warm-up matches ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016, originally scheduled for Sector 16 Stadium, will now be played as double-headers at the IS Bindra Stadium.

Understanding conditions is crucial for international cricketers: Ashwin

Mar 01, 2016, at 01:49 am

Dhaka, Feb 29 (IBNS): Indian spinner R Ashwin on Monday said adopting to different conditions is crucial for international cricketers than complaining about it.

Specsavers sign four-year deal to sponsor County Championship

Mar 01, 2016, at 01:44 am

London, Feb 29 (IBNS) The England and Wales Cricket Board on Monday announced Specsavers will become the new title sponsor of the County Championship.

Asia Cup: Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka by 23 runs to remain in the contest

Feb 29, 2016, at 05:58 am

Dhaka, Feb 29 (IBNS) Host team Bangladesh downed Sri Lanka by 23 runs in an Asia Cup encounter to win the match and remain in the contest, here on Sunday.

TT: Maharashtra teams sweep four out of 8 titles

Feb 29, 2016, at 05:53 am

Chandigarh, Feb 29 (IBNS) : Teams from Maharashtra swept four of six men’s titles, leaving the other two to be shared between Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in the Stag 23rd Veteran National Table Tennis Championships which started at the Panjab University Gymnasium Hall here on Sunday.

Ajeetesh Sandhu ends cold streak with dazzling wire-to-wire win at Golconda Masters

Feb 29, 2016, at 05:50 am

Hyderabad, Feb 29 (IBNS): Chandigarh’s Ajeetesh Sandhu left a lasting impression among golf fans in Hyderabad who saw him dominate the Golconda Masters 2016 from start to finish.

Perfect start for Indian paddlers

Feb 29, 2016, at 05:37 am

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IBNS): India’s men paddlers had a perfect to start to their campaign in the Perfect 2016 World Championships, being played in Kula Lumpur, when they blanked out Vietnam 3-0 in the first round of the Second Division on Sunday.

Official ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 App released

Feb 29, 2016, at 12:46 am

Dubai, Feb 28 (IBNS) The ICC has announced the release of the official tournament App for the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 which is available for free download from today.

Kohli fined 30 per cent for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Feb 28, 2016, at 11:25 pm

Dubai, Feb 28 (IBNS) India’s Virat Kohli has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during his side’s Asia Cup T20 match against Pakistan in Mirpur on Saturday.

Glad we restricted Pakistan to 83: Dhoni

Feb 28, 2016, at 05:21 am

Dhaka, Feb 27 (IBNS): After winning a thriller against Pakistan in an Asia Cup group stage clash, Indian skipper MS Dhoni said restricting the neighbouring nation to 83 was positive.

Asia Cup: Virat Kohli's brilliant 49 helps India beat Pakistan

Feb 28, 2016, at 04:16 am

Dhaka, Feb 27 (IBNS): In a thrilling Asia Cup encounter which kept swinging in favour of both the sides, India defeated Pakistan by five wickets here on Saturday.

India beat Pakistan by five wickets in Asia Cup clash

Feb 28, 2016, at 03:34 am

Dhaka, Feb 27 (IBNS): India defeated Pakistan in the Asia Cup encounter by five wickets here on Saturday.

World T20: Liam Plunkett replaces Steven Finn in England squad

Feb 28, 2016, at 02:13 am

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

Feb 28, 2016, at 02:03 am

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

Feb 28, 2016, at 01:59 am

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

Feb 28, 2016, at 12:28 am

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

Feb 27, 2016, at 11:53 pm

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

Feb 27, 2016, at 10:03 pm

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

Feb 27, 2016, at 09:06 pm

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

Feb 27, 2016, at 03:23 pm

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.