Pakistan beat South Africa by 29 runs

Mar 07, 2015, at 08:16 pm

Auckland, Mar 7(IBNS) A sprightly Pakistan bounced back into reckoning and came close to a quartefinal berth in the ICC World Cup when they defeated mighty South Africa by 29 runs in their group B tie on Saturday to register their third win.

Pune FC to celebrate AFC Women's Football Day with a 7-a-side tourney

Mar 07, 2015, at 05:54 am

Pune, Mar 6 (IBNS) Pune FC will celebrate the first-ever Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Football Day with a seven-a-side Invitational Football Tournament for Women at the Maharashtriya Mandal Sports Complex in Mukundnagar on Sunday.

Happy with our performance: Dhoni

Mar 07, 2015, at 03:16 am

Perth, Mar 6 (IBNS): Indian skipper MS Dhoni, who guided his team to a victory against West Indies,on Friday said he was happy with the performance of his team in the match.

Congrats Team India: President wishes after victory against WI

Mar 07, 2015, at 02:58 am

New Delhi, Mar 6 (IBNS) Indian president Pranab Mukherjee congratulated India after MS Dhoni and his men defeated West Indies in a World Cup match and reached the quarter-finals stage of the tournament on Friday.

India secures place in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 quarter-final

Mar 07, 2015, at 02:52 am

Perth, Mar 6 (IBNS): After registering a thrilling win against West Indies on Friday, India has booked their seat in the quarter-finals of the World Cup here.

PM congratulates Indian team for wining against WI

Mar 07, 2015, at 02:01 am

New Delhi, Mar 6 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated the Indian cricket team for beating West Indies in a group stage match of the World Cup and qualifying to the quarter-finals of the tournament at the Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in Perth.

WC: Dhoni's heroic knock leads India to victory against WI

Mar 07, 2015, at 01:22 am

Perth, Mar 6 (IBNS) Surviving a scare and putting up a brilliant show, Indian skipper MS Dhoni (45*) and all-rounder R Ashwin (16*) joined in seventh wicket unbeaten 51 runs partnership to guide India to a four wicket victory against two-time champions West Indies in a World Cup Pool B clash here on Friday.

WC: MS Dhoni guides India to victory against WI, reach Q/F

Mar 07, 2015, at 12:53 am

Perth, Mar 6 (IBNS): MS Dhoni and R Ashwin joined in a 51-run seventh wicket partnership as India beat West Indies by four wickets in a World Cup clash at the Western Australia Cricket Association Ground here on Friday.

West Indies score 182 against India

Mar 06, 2015, at 09:54 pm

Perth, Mar 6(IBNS) Powered by a scintillating 57 by tail ender Jason Holder and adding up 97 in the last three wickets, West Indies averted a total disaster, but set an easy target for India as they finished with a humble 182 all out in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 match at the W.A.C.A Ground in Perth in Australia on Friday.

'Indies crumble against India, 93/7 off 26 overs

Mar 06, 2015, at 08:27 pm

Perth, Mar 6 (IBNS): West Indies tottered at 93 losing seven wickets at the end of 26th over as the Caribbean batsmen crumbled under Indian pace attack in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 match at the W.A.C.A Ground in Perth in Australia on Friday.

World Cup: West Indies win toss, elect to bat first

Mar 06, 2015, at 05:51 pm

Perth, Mar 6 (IBNS): West Indies on Friday won the toss and elected to bat first in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 match against India at the W.A.C.A Ground in Perth in Australia on Friday.

Event Technical Committee approves replacement in SL's squad for ICC CWC15

Mar 06, 2015, at 05:00 pm

Auckland, Mar 6 (IBNS): The ICC has confirmed that the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 has approved Seekuge Prasanna as a replacement player for Dimuth Karunaratne in Sri Lanka's squad for the tournament.

World Cup: India to take on West Indies

Mar 06, 2015, at 03:10 pm

Perth, Mar 6 (IBNS): India will take on West Indies in a high voltage ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 match at the W.A.C.A Ground in Perth in Australia on Friday.

SL's Dimuth Karunaratne rule out of WC due to injury

Mar 06, 2015, at 03:51 am

Colombo, Mar 5 (IBNS): Sri Lankan cricketer Dimuth Karunaratne has been ruled out of the remaining World Cup due to injury.

India's bowling is not consistent: Richards

Mar 06, 2015, at 03:49 am

Perth, Mar 5 (IBNS): West Indies batting legend Viv Richards on Thursday said India's bowling is not 'consistent' and it will soon be exploited by the opposition batsmen.

Leander, Hingis present Tennis autographed racquets to PM Modi

Mar 06, 2015, at 03:21 am

New Delhi, Mar 5 (IBNS): Indian Tennis icon Leander Paes and his mixed doubles partner Martina Hingis, who clinched the Australian Open title this year, have presented their autographed racquets with which they had won the title to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

BCCI warns Virat for his abusive behaviour

Mar 06, 2015, at 02:12 am

Mumbai, Mar 5 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday warned Virat Kohli for abusing an Indian journalist in Perth in Australia.

Sachin asks fans to suggest a title for a docu-feature on him

Mar 05, 2015, at 10:49 pm

Mumbai, Mar 5 (IBNS) Former Indian skipper Sachin Tendulkar has urged his fans to suggest a title on a "docu-feature" based on his life.

Bangladesh chase down Scot's 318

Mar 05, 2015, at 06:37 pm

Nelson , Mar 5 (IBNS): Bangladesh made their bid to reach the quarter-finals stronger by beating Scotland by six wickets Scotland in a World Cup group stage match here on Thursday.

Australia post highest total in WC, beat Afghanistan

Mar 05, 2015, at 01:17 am

Perth, Mar 4 (IBNS) Australia returned strongly in the match against Afghanistan as the four time World Champions defeated the debutants by 275 runs in a Group A match here on Wednesday.

WC: Pakistan beat UAE to keep Q/F hope alive

Mar 05, 2015, at 12:39 am

Napier, Mar 4 (IBNS): Keeping their hopes to book a set in the quater-finals alive, Pakistan defeated the UAE by 129 runs in a World Cup group stage match here on Wednesday.

Sakshi releases first image of Ziva

Mar 04, 2015, at 04:10 pm

New Delhi, Mar 4 (IBNS): Indian skipper MS Dhoni's wife Sakshi Singh Dhoni has released the first image of her daughter Ziva.

WC: Broad hopes England can reach next round

Mar 04, 2015, at 03:54 pm

Adelaide, Mar 4 (IBNS): English fast bowler Stuart Broad feels that the side can reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

Goalkeeper Nidhinlal frustrates Bengaluru FC

Mar 04, 2015, at 04:05 am

Mumbai, Mar 3 (IBNS): Goalkeeper Nidhinlal A.C. stole the thunder with some outstanding saves which helped Mumbai FC shared honours with Bengaluru FC in a 1-1 draw in an 8th round Hero I-League match, played at the floodlit Cooperage ground on Tuesday.

Tata Motors Prima to remain title sponsor of Kings XI Punjab for IPL 8

Mar 04, 2015, at 04:04 am

Kolkata /Mumbai, Mar 3 (IBNS): The upcoming IPL Season 8 started on a positive note as Tata Motors Prima announced its association with the Kings XI Punjab as official Title Sponsor. This collaboration will take ahead the brands’ existing relationship, first established in IPL Season 7.

SA beat Ireland by 201 runs

Mar 04, 2015, at 02:05 am

Canberra, Mar 3 (IBNS): Riding on Hashim Amla (159) and Faf du Plessis (109), South Africa beat Ireland by 201 runs in a World Group stage match here on Tuesday.

BCCI's new president Jagmohan Dalmiya reaches Kolkata

Mar 03, 2015, at 04:33 am

Kolkata, Mar 2 (IBNS): Veteran official Jagmohan Dalmiya, who was elected as the President of Indian cricket's governing body, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), reached Kolkata on Monday.

Santosh Trophy final to be played on Mar 15

Mar 03, 2015, at 01:59 am

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS) The 69th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy 2014-15 Final Round has kicked off in Punjab.

In football, we can't be gloating on previous glories: Kadam

Mar 03, 2015, at 01:55 am

The average length of a football field, has been described as being anywhere between 100 yards to 130 yards. The green turf has been home to some of the most inspiring and intriguing stories of football's greatest world over. Somewhere in between the greatest and the most inspiring stories are those tales which revel in the journeys of footballers. The tale of Pune FC's mid-fielder Nikhil Kadam is somewhere there. Having had modest beginnings in Kolhapur, he joined the ranks of the Peninsula Pune FC Academy as a member of the Under-19 team and gradually worked his way to the senior team. And now, three seasons later, Nikhil has been called to Goa for the Under-23 national team camp.We caught up with Nikhil on the sidelines on the eve of his departure and spoke to him about his journey on the football field and the road ahead.Excerpts:

26 shortlisted for Guwahati camp

Mar 03, 2015, at 01:53 am

Mumbai, Mar 2 (IBNS) Twenty six probables would be reporting to the preparatory camp in Guwahati for India's Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia against Nepal.