FIFA launches Forward Programme workshops with member associations and confederations
Nov 25, 2016, at 06:28 pm
Zurich, Nov 25 (IBNS): The implementation of FIFA Forward – FIFA’s overhauled development programme – at member association and confederation level will be at the core of a series of workshops organised by world’s football governing body that started this week in Asunción with the participation of all ten South American member associations along with CONMEBOL representatives, an official release stated.
ICC responds to Faf du Plessis' appeal
Nov 25, 2016, at 03:38 pm
Dubai, Nov 25 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday responded to South African skipper Faf du Plessis appeal.
Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate against the West Indies
Nov 24, 2016, at 11:38 pm
Dubai, Nov 24 (IBNS): Sri Lanka has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate against the West Indies in the fifth match of the tri-nation series in Bulawayo on Wednesday.
Australian dominance reflects in latest ICC rankings
Nov 24, 2016, at 09:48 pm
Dubai, Nov 24 (IBNS) World champion Australia’s dominating 3-0 series win over South Africa in the last leg of the ICC Women’s Championship reflects in the latest MRF Tyres ICC ODI Rankings for Women Players with captain Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry among those reaping the benefits of some fine performances.
Karen Rolton inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Nov 24, 2016, at 09:41 pm
Dubai, Nov 24 (IBNS): Former Australia women’s captain Karen Rolton was today inducted into the International Cricket Council’s Hall of Fame by ICC Chief Executive David Richardson at a ceremony during the tea break on the opening day of the Third Test between Australia and South Africa in Adelaide.
David Richardson presents Meg Lanning ICC Women's Championship trophy
Nov 24, 2016, at 12:46 am
Dubai, Nov 23 (IBNS): Australia captain Meg Lanning on Wednesday received the prestigious ICC Women's Championship trophy in Sydney after a stupendous show in the tournament that culminated with a 3-0 series win over South Africa.
FIFA Monitoring Committee meets with Israeli and Palestinian authorities
Nov 23, 2016, at 11:21 pm
Zurich, Nov 23 (IBNS): Chairman of the FIFA Monitoring Committee Israel-Palestine, Tokyo Sexwale, had separate important meetings with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, over the last two days, an official release stated.
Two-day scouting camp for U-17 WC team concludes in capital
Nov 23, 2016, at 06:44 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): A National Team of any country is the product of the Players available in the Country’s pipeline. And with India gearing up to participate in its first ever FIFA World Cup, the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 India, the All India Football Federation is scanning every nook and corner of the Country for potential talent to increase the flow of Players in the Nation’s pipeline, an official release stated.
ICC to award points to Pakistan following technical committee's decision
Nov 23, 2016, at 03:58 pm
Dubai, Nov 23 (IBNS): Following consideration of written submissions from both the PCB and the BCCI, the ICC Technical Committee has ruled that the India Women’s team is deemed to have forfeited each of the three matches it was due to play against Pakistan in Round 6 of the ICC Women’s Championship, and that the associated points should be awarded to Pakistan, an official release stated.
Parthiv Patel to replace Wriddhiman Saha for the 3rd Test
Nov 23, 2016, at 03:53 pm
Mumbai, Nov 23 (IBNS): Parthiv Patel will replace Saha in the Indian team for the third Test match against England to be played from Nov 26, at Mohali, an official release stated.
Indian squad for remaining series against England announced
Nov 22, 2016, at 11:14 pm
Mumbai, Nov 22 (IBNS): Selectors on Tuesday announced the squad for the remaining three Tests against England.
Kohli shoots up to career-high fourth in MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings
Nov 22, 2016, at 09:44 pm
Dubai, Nov 22 (IBNS): India captain Virat Kohli has shot up 10 slots to reach a career-high fourth position in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen after producing a man of the match performance in the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam which India won by 246 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Two-day U-17 WC team trial camp commences in New Delhi
Nov 22, 2016, at 09:42 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): After the successful two-day camp in picturesque Kalyani in West Bengal, All India Football Federation shifted focus to the capital as the two-day camp for the North zone to select players for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 kicked off in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Faf du Plessis found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct
Nov 22, 2016, at 09:34 pm
Dubai, Nov 22 (IBNS): South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has been found guilty of breaching Article 2.2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct following a hearing before Andy Pycroft of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees in Adelaide.
Kohli shoots up to career-high fourth in MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings
Nov 22, 2016, at 06:14 pm
Dubai, Nov 22 (IBNS): India captain Virat Kohli has shot up 10 slots to reach a career-high fourth position in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen after producing a man of the match performance in the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam which India won by 246 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, an official release stated.
Faf du Plessis’s hearing to take place in Adelaide on Tuesday afternoon
Nov 22, 2016, at 06:09 pm
Dubai, Nov 22 (IBNS): Andy Pycroft of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees held a preliminary hearing on Monday and heard the submissions of the parties as regards when the hearing in relation to the charge laid against South Africa captain Faf du Plessis should take place, an official release stated.
Nikhat Zareen progresses at Women's Nationals
Nov 22, 2016, at 02:15 am
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS): JSW-supported boxer Nikhat Zareen surged ahead with a second straight 3-0 decision when she put it past Jyoti from Rajasthan at the Women's Senior Nationals, in Haridwar, on Monday.
FIFA Puskás Award 2016: Ten best goals of the year announced
Nov 22, 2016, at 02:08 am
Zurich, Nov 21 (IBNS): FIFA on Monday announced the 10 best goals for the upcoming FIFA Puskás Award 2016, an official release stated.
Kenya and Hong Kong split points in WCL fixtures
Nov 22, 2016, at 02:05 am
Dubai, Nov 21 (IBNS): Kenya and Hong Kong shared points in their ICC World Cricket League championship fixtures at the Gymkhana Club in Nairobi, which were both decided on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method because of rain interruptions, an official release stated.
#ILOVEUNITED to woo fans in Kolkata
Nov 22, 2016, at 01:44 am
Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS): Manchester United has confirmed on Monday the details of a large-scale fan party in Kolkata, following scenes of highly successful events in Bangalore and Mumbai in early 2016.
Misbah suspended for one Test for second minor over-rate offence
Nov 22, 2016, at 12:14 am
Dubai, Nov 21 (IBNS): Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has been suspended for one Test and fined 40 per cent of his match fee, while his players have been fined 20 per cent of their match fees, for maintaining a slow over-rate during New Zealand’s eight-wicket victory in the Christchurch Test, which ended on Sunday.
Dismiss BCCI office bearers: Lodha Committee urges apex court
Nov 21, 2016, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS): In a significant development, the Lodha Committee has urged the Supreme Court that the administration of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) should be removed, media reports said.
30 boys joins Kalyani leg of the scouting program
Nov 21, 2016, at 10:35 pm
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS): In the pursuit of fresh talents ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017, All India Football Federation leaves no stone unturned and the scouting program, under the vigilance of the ex-National team skipper Abhishek Yadav is just another step to handpick those talents. Not less than thirty kids showcased their talents in front of the Director of Scouting, AIFF during the first of the three scheduled camps at Kalyani in West Bengal on November 19 & 20, 2016.
India beat England by 246 runs in second test, take 1-0 lead in series
Nov 21, 2016, at 07:50 pm
Vishakhapatnam, Nov 21 (IBNS) : Ravichandran Ashwin tricked his way to bag a match haul of eight wickets as as India beat England by 246 runs on in the second Test at Visakhapatnam on Monday, reports said.
Murray beats Novak Djokovic to clinch ATP World Tour Finals title
Nov 21, 2016, at 02:30 pm
London, Nov 21 (IBNS): London's O2 Arena witnessed a major clash where Scot Tennis star Andy Murray beat Serbian Novak Djokovic to clinch the ATP World Tour Finals title.
Naidu wishes P.V. Sindhu for clinching the China Open Super Series
Nov 21, 2016, at 12:30 am
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IBNS): Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday wished badminton star P.V. Sindhu for clinching the China Open Super Series.
Uvena Fernandes receives AFC Referees Special Award
Nov 21, 2016, at 12:24 am
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IBNS): In a historic development for Indian Refereeing, Woman Assistant Referee Uvena Fernandes was awarded the AFC Referees Special Award at a glittering function in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
Cook,Hameed fall, England score 87-2
Nov 20, 2016, at 11:26 pm
Visakhapatnam, Nov 20 (IBNS): Late wickets of skipper Alaister Cook (54) and Haseeb Hameed (25) disrupted England's strong hope of saving the second Test against India as the visitors finished the day at 87 for the loss of two wickets on Sunday.
IndianOil Servo Masters 2016 champion Honey Baisoya takes home a new trophy
Nov 20, 2016, at 10:01 pm
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IBNS): Honey Baisoya, the winner of the IndianOil Servo Masters Golf 2016, was presented his trophy and cheque at the Digboi Golf Links on Sunday by M Pramanik, ED, AOD, IndianOil.
PV Sindhu defeats Sun Yu to clinch China Open title
Nov 20, 2016, at 08:39 pm
Beijing, Nov 20 (IBNS): Indian badminton star PV Sindhu created history again on Sunday with her win at the prestigious China Open in Fuzhou.