Cricket greats Dravid, Atherton and Smith excited about ICC U19 Cricket World Cup
Jan 21, 2016, at 10:39 pm
Dubai, Jan 21 (IBNS) Cricket greats Rahul Dravid, Michael Atherton and Graeme Smith are looking forward to the ICC U19 World Cup, saying the "fantastic" tournament gives the young players the chance to test themselves against the best in their age group.
Australian Open: Mahesh advances, Leander crashes out
Jan 21, 2016, at 04:37 am
Melbourne, Jan 20 (IBNS): Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhaupati and his doubles partner Gilles Muller moved to the next round by defeating local pair of Alex Bolt and Andrew Whittington in the ongoing Australian Open on Wednesday.
My wicket was the turning point in the game: Dhoni
Jan 21, 2016, at 04:20 am
Canberra, Jan 20 (IBNS): Indian skipper MS Dhoni on Wednesday blamed himself for the defeat of his side in the fourth match against Australia on Wednesday.
Afghanistan: 4 killed, 24 injured in suicide attack
Jan 21, 2016, at 02:50 am
Kabul, Jan 20 (IBNS): At least four people were killed in a suicide attack in Afghanistan's Kabul city on Wednesday, officials said.
Madras HC dismisses writ petition filed by CSK Cricket Ltd
Jan 21, 2016, at 02:30 am
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IBNS) The Madras High Court on Wednesday dismissed the writ petition filed by the Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd. challenging the suspension of CSK Franchise as not being maintainable.
Australia beat India by 25 run to take 4-0 lead
Jan 20, 2016, at 10:46 pm
Canberra, Jan 20 (IBNS): In one of the most worst collapses the cricket world has witnessed in recent times , India lost the fourth ODI against Australia by 25 runs here on Wednesday.
Bird,Sayers named in Australian Test squad for NZ tour
Jan 20, 2016, at 10:01 pm
Melbourne, Jan 20 (IBNS): Jackson Bird and Chadd Sayers have been named in the 14-men Australian Test squad to tour New Zealand next month, Cricket Australia announced on Wednesday.
ICC announces MRF Tyres as Global Partner
Jan 20, 2016, at 09:36 pm
Dubai, Jan 20 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) and MRF Tyres, a market leader in automotive tyres, on Wednesday announced a four-year deal which confirms MRF Tyres as a Global Partner for ICC events from 2016-20.
Former champion India and New Zealand aim to progress from Group D
Jan 20, 2016, at 09:14 pm
Dubai, Jan 20 (IBNS) Three-time champion India and New Zealand are favoured to take the top two positions in Group D ahead of Ireland and Nepal when the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 is played in Bangladesh from Jan 27 to Feb 14.
ICC suspends Galle stadium curator Jayananda Warnaweera for breaching ICC Anti-Corruption Code
Jan 20, 2016, at 09:03 pm
Dubai, Jan 20 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced that it has suspended Galle International Stadium curator Jayananda Warnaweera for three years after he failed to cooperate with the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) in an ongoing investigation.
India, New Zealand ICC favourites in U19 cricket world cup
Jan 20, 2016, at 08:39 pm
Dubai, Jan 20 (IBNS) Three-time champion India and New Zealand are favoured to take the top two positions in Group D ahead of Ireland and Nepal when the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 is played in Bangladesh from January 27 to February 14.
ICC suspends Galle stadium curator Jayananda Warnaweera
Jan 20, 2016, at 07:18 pm
Dubai, Jan 20 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced that it has suspended Galle International Stadium curator Jayananda Warnaweera for three years after he failed to cooperate with the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) in an ongoing investigation.
Australia win toss, elect to bat
Jan 20, 2016, at 02:35 pm
Canberra, Jan 20 (IBNS): In the fourth ODI match of the series, Australia won he toss and elected to bat first on Wednesday.
NBA Jam reaches Kolkata this week
Jan 19, 2016, at 11:02 pm
Kolkata, Jan 19 (IBNS) The largest 3-on-3 college basketball and youth festival ever held in India, NBA Jam powered by Jabong.com, will travel to St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata on Jan 22 and 23.
Jason Gillespie believes Shaun Tait can do damage at WT20
Jan 19, 2016, at 09:29 pm
Melbourne, Jan 19 (IBNS): Former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie said fast-bowler Shaun Tait can cause damage for Australia during the World T20 campaign which will be played in India this year.
Fernando Verdasco beats Rafael Nadal
Jan 19, 2016, at 08:58 pm
Melbourne, Jan 19 (IBNS): Fernando Verdasco showed Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal the exit door from the Australian Open by beating him in a clash at Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday.
England aims to end 18-year title drought, seeks easy passage with West Indies from Group C
Jan 19, 2016, at 06:07 pm
Dubai, Jan 19 (IBNS) England and the West Indies will start as favourites to advance to the Super League Stage from Group C at the expense of Zimbabwe and debutant Fiji in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016, which will be played in Bangladesh from Jan 27 to Feb 14.
Venus Williams exits Australian Open
Jan 19, 2016, at 03:29 pm
Melbourne, Jan 19 (IBNS): In a shocking exit, ex-world number 1 Venus Williams crashed out of the Australian Open after being defeated in the first round clash by Johanna Konta.
ICC launches Cricket for Good & Team Swachh campaign in partnership with UNICEF and BCCI
Jan 19, 2016, at 01:26 am
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to the Spirit of Cricket and bringing about positive social change through the sport, by launching Cricket for Good, it’s CSR Programme, in association with UNICEF.
Australian Open: Serena reaches 2nd round beating Camila Giorgi
Jan 18, 2016, at 11:12 pm
Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS): Defending champions Serena Williams moved to the second round of the Australian Open women's singles event by beating Italian Camila Giorgi.
Australian Open: Tomas Berdych beats Yuki Bhambri
Jan 18, 2016, at 11:02 pm
Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS) World number six Tomas Berdych shattered Yuki Bhambri's hopes of advancing in the Australian Open as he defeated the Indian Tennis player in the first round clash here on Monday.
Rising Pune Supergiants is the new name of IPL Pune Franchisee
Jan 18, 2016, at 10:01 pm
Kolkata, Jan 18 (IBNS) Businessman Sanjiv Goenka owned Pune IPL team on Monday announced the naming of its franchisee as Rising Pune Supergiants .
Jasprit Bumrah to replace Mohammed Shami in India T20I squad
Jan 18, 2016, at 08:34 pm
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IBNS) The All-India Senior Selection Committee of the BCCI on Monday named Jasprit Bumrah in the India T20I team as the replacement for Mohammed Shami.
Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Canada gear for wide-open Group B
Jan 18, 2016, at 08:30 pm
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IBNS) Two-time champion Pakistan, strong contender Sri Lanka, fast-improving Afghanistan and Canada make Group B the toughest preliminary round in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup which will be played in Bangladesh from Jan 27 to Feb 14.
IPL spot fixing : Ajit Chandila gets life ban, Hiken Shah banned for 5 years
Jan 18, 2016, at 08:12 pm
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IBNS) The BCCI's Disciplinary Committee on Monday imposed life ban on cricketer Ajit Chandila and barred Hiken Shah from playing cricket in connection with the IPL spot fixing scandal, reports said.
Channel 2 Group appointed ICC’s audio rights partner for all events
Jan 18, 2016, at 06:31 pm
Dubai, Jan 18 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced that Channel 2 Group has been appointed as its global audio rights partner after it acquired exclusive audio rights for all ICC events from 2016 to 2023.
Australia announces T20 squad for series against India, Tait named
Jan 18, 2016, at 03:02 pm
Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS) Pacer Shaun Tait has been named in the Australia side selected for the T20 series against India.
Tennis: Top players involved in match-fixing?
Jan 18, 2016, at 02:16 pm
London, Jan 18 (IBNS): In a shocking revelation, sixteen top Tennis players, including Grand Slam winners, were suspected to be involved in match-fixing, it was alleged on Sunday.
Dhoni criticises fielders after Australia beat India in 3rd ODI
Jan 17, 2016, at 11:29 pm
Melbourne, Jan 17 (IBNS): Indian skipper MS Dhoni on Sunday said the fielding performance of his team let them down in the third ODI against Australia.
Glenn Maxwell scores 96 to help Australia beat India by 3 wickets
Jan 17, 2016, at 10:41 pm
Melbourne, Jan 17 (IBNS): In a closely fought encounter, Australia defeated India by three wickets in the third ODI to clinch the series here on Sunday.