Windies set up semi-final with Australia after thrilling win
Nov 19, 2018, at 03:50 pm
Dubai, Nov 19 (IBNS): The last day of the Group stage of the ICC Women’s World T20 2018 threw up an engrossing first game at the Daren Sammy International Stadium, as the Windies beat England by four wickets in the last over of a thrilling chase. The home side enthralled the 6000-plus people with a humdinger of a win to top Group A and set up a clash with Australia in the semi-finals.
South Africa beat Bangladesh, finish third
Nov 19, 2018, at 03:49 pm
Dubai, Nov 19 (IBNS): South Africa showed more signs of the batting blues that have plagued them in this tournament, but still came away with a win against Bangladesh to finish third in Group A. In the last Group game of the ICC Women’s World T20, they registered a 30 win against the Asia Cup winners.
Hockey World Cup: Teaser of anthem launched, features SRK, AR Rahman
Nov 18, 2018, at 10:09 pm
Bhubaneswar, Nov 18 (IBNS): Teaser of Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup anthem was released on Sunday.
Australia fined for slow over-rate in Guyana
Nov 18, 2018, at 05:23 pm
Dubai, Nov 18 (IBNS): Australia have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in their Group B ICC Women’s World T20 2018 match against India in Guyana on Saturday.
WI series: Shakib Al Hasan returns to Bangladesh squad
Nov 17, 2018, at 08:15 pm
Dhaka, Nov 17 (IBNS): Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan returned to the national side from injury and will lead the team in the upcoming first Test against West Indies.
Virat Kohli poses with fans after reaching Australia
Nov 17, 2018, at 08:04 pm
Brisbane, Nov 17 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli found some time to pose infront of the camera with his fans after reaching Australia.
India brave adverse conditions as they aim to recover in time in for the Jordan test
Nov 17, 2018, at 07:44 pm
Amman, Nov 17 (IBNS): With 7 members of the Indian National Team having left stranded at the Kuwait International Airport for over 32 hours, courtesy heavy thunderstorm and rains, it is not the ideal situation for Stephen Constantine’s boys as they try to recover in time to take on a strong Jordan team in the scheduled International Friendly in Amman on Saturday.
AIFF Executive Committee at Football House
Nov 17, 2018, at 06:26 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): The Executive Committee members of All India Football Federation met at AIFF Headquarters, the Football House in Dwarka, New Delhi today (November 17, 2018). AIFF Senior Vice-President Subrata Dutta chaired the meeting in the absence of AIFF President Praful Patel.
Tournament finds top four: Windies and England join Australia and India
Nov 17, 2018, at 04:35 pm
Dubai, Nov 17 (IBNS): The ICC Women’s World T20 2018 found its four semi-finalists on Friday as the Windies and England booked their spots, joining Australia and India. In two one-sided games of different tempo, both teams registered wins at a venue that finally lived up to its high-scoring reputation.
Faf du Plessis may quit cricket after 2020 World T20
Nov 16, 2018, at 07:46 pm
Durban, Nov 16 (IBNS): South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has hinted that after the 2020 World T20 he might draw the curtain on his international T20 career.
PCB unveils new Oye Hoye Trophy, fans criticise
Nov 16, 2018, at 03:56 pm
Abu Dhabi, Nov 16 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board has unveiled the new 'Oye Hoye Cup 2018' for the Test series between Pakistan and New Zealand at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi recently.
India seal semi-final spot, New Zealand salvage pride with win over Pakistan
Nov 16, 2018, at 10:24 am
Dubai, Nov 16 (IBNS): India made a return to the final-four of the ICC Women’s World T20 for the first time since 2010, with a comfortable 52-run win over Ireland. Another Mithali Raj half-century at the top of the order was the highlight of what was the first ever meeting between the two teams in the T20I format.
Shoaib Malik posts cute images of Sania Mirza's birthday celebration
Nov 16, 2018, at 09:21 am
Dubai, Nov 16 (IBNS): Cricketer Shoaib Malik on Thursday shared an adorable image with his wife and family as Sania Mirza turned 32.
John Hastings quits cricket for health condition
Nov 14, 2018, at 06:15 pm
Sydney, Nov 14 (IBNS): Australian pace bowler John Hastings was forced to quit the game due to his poor health condition, officials said on Wednesday.
USA’s Monank Patel receives warning for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Nov 14, 2018, at 05:50 pm
Dubai, Nov 14 (IBNS): USA bowler Monank Patel has received a warning for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during its ICC World Cricket League Division 3 match against Kenya, in Oman on Monday.
Why your number of romantic partners mirrors your mother, explains study
Nov 14, 2018, at 04:25 pm
Ohio, Nov 14 (IBNS): A new national study out of The Ohio State University shows that people whose mothers had more partners – married or cohabiting – often follow the same path.
Pakistan get first win, Australia seal semi-final slot
Nov 14, 2018, at 04:06 pm
Dubai, Sept 14 (IBNS): Pakistan sailed on a captain’s innings from Javeria Khan, as she guided them to a 38-run win over Ireland in the afternoon fixture at the Guyana National Stadium. Javeria contributed in three substantial partnerships, as the team’s batting group continued its upward graph: They improved on the 137 they posted against India to register 139 for six, their highest score in ICC Women’s World T20s.
New Zealand fined for slow over-rate in Guyana
Nov 14, 2018, at 03:50 pm
Dubai, Nov 14 (IBNS): New Zealand have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in their Group B ICC Women’s World T20 2018 match against Australia in Guyana on Tuesday.
Real Madrid names Santiago Solari as permanent coach until end of June 2021
Nov 14, 2018, at 03:36 pm
Madrid, Nov 14 (IBNS): Football giant Real Madrid has named Santiago Solari as its permanent coach until the end of June 2021.
KKR releases pacer Mitchell Starc via a text message
Nov 14, 2018, at 03:17 pm
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders have stopped contract with Australia bowler Mitchell Starc via a text message.
Rohit Sharma rested from India A’s four-day match
Nov 13, 2018, at 07:18 pm
Mumbai, Nov 13 (IBNS): Cricketer Rohit Sharma, who was originally named in India A’s squad for the first four-day match against New Zealand A, has been advised rest by the BCCI Medical Team in consultation with the team management and the All-India Senior Selection Committee.
Rohit Sharma,SRK's Twitter conversation over Baazigar surely wins hearts
Nov 13, 2018, at 06:31 pm
Mumbai, Nov 13 (IBNS): Indian batsman Rohit Sharma on Monday said Baazigar, which features Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role, is his favourite Bollywood movie.
AIFF, Government of Odisha sign MoU for football development
Nov 13, 2018, at 05:41 pm
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday (November 12, 2018) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Government of Odisha. The MoU was signed in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mr. Naveen Patnaik at a packed Kalinga Stadium complex in Bhuwaneshwar.
Shoaib Malik won't play T10 league, wants to spend time with family
Nov 13, 2018, at 04:39 pm
Islamabad, Nov 13 (IBNS): In an emotional message, Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik has said he will not be playing the T10 league and will want to spend time with his family.
England, South Africa inaugurate St. Lucia action with wins
Nov 13, 2018, at 03:51 pm
Dubai, Nov 13 (IBNS): England got their ICC Women’s World T20 2018 campaign up and running with a seven-wicket win against Bangladesh, after their first game was washed out. One the back of a three-wicket haul by Kirstie Gordon, England kept Bangladesh to 76 for nine, a target that was revised to 64 in 16 overs as rain interrupted England’s chase.
Dilhara Lokuhettige charged under Emirates Cricket Board anti-corruption code
Nov 13, 2018, at 03:49 pm
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC), on behalf of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), has charged former Sri Lanka international Dilhara Lokuhettige with three counts of breaching the ECB’s Anti-Corruption Code.
Taylor, Fakhar, Shadab and Ferguson achieve career-high rankings
Nov 13, 2018, at 03:46 pm
Dubai, Nov 13 (IBNS): After scores of 80 and 86*, Ross Taylor has leapfrogged Joe Root, Babar Azam and David Warner to third position.
Ankle injury rules out Sunil Chhetri out for two weeks
Nov 12, 2018, at 07:39 pm
New Delhi, Nov Iconic National Team striker Sunil Chhetri has been ruled out of India’s forthcoming International Friendly against Jordan following an ankle injury sustained during JSW Bengaluru’s Hero ISL match against Kerala Blasters on Nov 5, 2018.
Novak Djokovic maintains top spot in ATP rankings
Nov 12, 2018, at 04:48 pm
Madrid, Nov 12 (IBNS); Serbian star Novak Djokovic topped the ATP rankings list released on Monday.
Simona Halep remains number one player in WTA rankings
Nov 12, 2018, at 04:42 pm
Madrid, Nov 12 (IBNS): Tennis star Simona Halep remained the number one player in the world, as per the WTA ranking list released on Monday.