Countdown for ICC World Cricket League Division 4 begins

Jul 23, 2016, at 05:57 pm

Dubai, July 23 (IBNS): Friday marked the 100 days until the opening of ICC World Cricket League Division 4 to be played at Woodley Park in Los Angeles, CA, an official release said.

PNG qualifies for ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017

Jul 23, 2016, at 05:55 pm

Dubai, July 23 (IBNS): Papua New Guinea has qualified for the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 after winning the East Asia Pacific Region Qualifier, which concluded in Samoa on Friday, an official release confirmed.

2nd Day: Kohli hits double century, India take command

Jul 23, 2016, at 03:05 pm

Antigua, July 23 (IBNS): Charismatic batting by Indian skipper Virat Kohli and a late wicket by pacer Mohammed Shami left India dominating the proceedings at the end of the second day of the first Test against West Indies here on Friday.

Virat departs post lunch, Ashwin reaches 3-figure mark

Jul 23, 2016, at 05:57 am

Antigua, July 22 (IBNS): Continuing his rich vein of form against the West Indies, Ravichandran Ashwin scored yet another century, here on Friday, day two of the first Test match.

Virat scores maiden double ton, India firmly at top

Jul 23, 2016, at 04:05 am

Antigua, July 22 (IBNS): Resuming at an overnight score of 144 runs, Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli registered his maiden double hundred, here at day two of the first Test match against West Indies.

Sammy inspires Zouks to historic Hero CPL victory over Patriots

Jul 22, 2016, at 09:15 pm

Antigua, July 22 (IBNS) On the night that the Beauséjour Stadium was renamed in honour of Daren Sammy, the Zouks captain celebrated with a match winning half-century against the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

First Day: Virat Kohli hits unbeaten 143 as India reach 304 for four at stumps

Jul 22, 2016, at 02:44 pm

Antigua, July 22 (IBNS): Dominating over West Indies on the first day of the first Test, Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli showed his class as he hit unbeaten 143 runs to help India score 302 runs for the loss of four wickets at stumps here on Thursday.

Gould stands in his 50th Test

Jul 22, 2016, at 03:50 am

Dubai, July 21 (IBNS) Ian Gould of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires became the 12th umpire to complete a half-century of Tests when he took to the field for the first Test between the West Indies and India in Antigua on Thursday.

Solheim Cup: Catriona Matthew announced Vice Captain

Jul 22, 2016, at 03:33 am

Iowa, July 21 (IBNS): Scottish Golf player Catriona Matthew has been selected as the vice-captain for The 2017 European Solheim Cup Team at Des Moines Golf and Country Club in Iowa.

Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea named as host of the 2018 UL International Crown

Jul 22, 2016, at 03:12 am

New York, July 21 (IBNS): The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has announced that Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Songdo International Business District, Incheon, Korea - site of The Presidents Cup 2015 - has been selected as the host course for the 2018 UL International Crown, when the biennial team match-play competition will be played outside the United States for the first time.

Australia based Secured Venture Capital signs MS Dhoni as Global Brand Ambassador

Jul 22, 2016, at 02:28 am

New Delhi, July 21 (BNS): Indian ODI and T20 International skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was unveiled as the new global brand ambassador of Secured Venture Capital, an Australian based VC company led by former Australian pace spearhead Craig McDermott on Wednesday.

Marlon Samuels wins West Indies Cricketer-of-the-Year award

Jul 22, 2016, at 02:18 am

Antigua, July 21 (IBNS): West Indies cricketer Marlon Samuels have clinched the country's Cricketer-of-the-Year award.

Sri Lanka announces squad for Test series against Australia

Jul 22, 2016, at 02:03 am

Colombo, July 21 (IBNS): Sri Lankan selectors have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Test series against Australia.

Roger Federer to participate in Hopman Cup next year

Jul 22, 2016, at 01:53 am

Perth, July 21 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis star Roger Federer will participate in the Hopman Cup next year.

First Test: India win toss, opt to bat first

Jul 22, 2016, at 01:21 am

Antigua, July 21 (IBNS) Indian skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat first against West Indies in the first Test of the series here on Thursday.

Ed Joyce jumps 18 places in rankings after two unbeaten centuries against Afghanistan

Jul 21, 2016, at 06:20 pm

Dubai, July 21 (IBNS): Ireland opener Ed Joyce has vaulted 18 places to 24th spot in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen following a stellar performance in the five-match series against Afghanistan which ended in a 2-2 draw on Tuesday.

Hilton European Tour: Henrik Stenson named golfer of the month for June

Jul 21, 2016, at 04:35 pm

New York, July 21 (IBNS): Swedish golfer Henrik Stenson has been named the Hilton European Tour Golfer of the Month award for the month of June.

SAIL supports sprinter Dharambir Singh to Rio Olympics

Jul 21, 2016, at 12:11 am

New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS): Minister for Steel Chaudhary Birender Singh conferred the SAIL logo and felicitated Rio Olympics athlete Dharambir Singh here on Wednesday.

Team effort earned us the silverware: Chaoba Devi

Jul 21, 2016, at 12:03 am

New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS) : Chaoba 'Ojha' Devi, the bagpiper of Manipur Girls' Football is basking in the glory of lifting another Junior National Championship glory – the third in a row. The veteran Coach, an employee of the Government of Manipur had also guided Manipur women to clinch the National Games Gold Medal. In a freewheeling interview to www.the-aiff.com, Chaoba, who has been an Assistant Coach with the Indian U-19 National Team spoke at length about the “hard work,” the “team spirit,” the future stars, the obstacles and a lot more. Excerpts:

Contingent of PGA Professionals prepare to compete in PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club

Jul 20, 2016, at 10:56 pm

Washington, July 20 (IBNS) Rich Berberian Jr. of Derry, New Hampshire, whose dramatic 30-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole won the 2016 PGA Professional Championship last month, leads a group of 20 PGA Professionals to the 98th PGA Championship, July 28-31, at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey.

Fields confirmed for Olympic Games Golf competitions

Jul 20, 2016, at 10:26 pm

Rio de Janeiro, July 20 (IBNS) The names of the 120 men and women who will create golf history in Rio de Janeiro next month have been ratified on Tuesday with the publication of confirmed places for the Olympic Games competition at Reserva de Marapendi Golf Course between Aug 11 and 20.

Mamata Banerjee mourns hockey legend Mohammad Shahid's demise

Jul 20, 2016, at 09:08 pm

Kolkta, July 20 (IBNS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday mourned the death of hockey legend Mohammad Shahid.

Narendra Modi mourns the demise of hockey legend Mohammad Shahid

Jul 20, 2016, at 08:15 pm

New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS): Mourning the loss of hockey legend Mohammad Shahid, who died on Wednesday morning after a prolonged battle with liver problems, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India has lost a talented sportsman.

Indian hockey star Md Shahid passes away, aged 56

Jul 20, 2016, at 07:41 pm

Gurgaon, July 20 (IBNS): Former Indian hockey captain and legend, Mohammad Shahid passed away on Wednesday morning after suffering from prolonged liver problems.

BCCI conducts language and communication skills workshop for umpires

Jul 20, 2016, at 04:37 am

Mumbai, July 19 (IBNS): The BCCI on Tuesday organised a course for umpires on English language and communication skills.

FC Barcelona, Qatar Airways extend sponsorship agreement

Jul 20, 2016, at 01:49 am

Madrid, July 19 (IBNS): Popular Spanish football club FC Barcelona and Qatar Airways have extended their main sponsorship agreement for one more season.

India and Australia need comprehensive wins in upcoming series so as not to lose points in team rankings

Jul 20, 2016, at 12:52 am

Dubai, July 19 (IBNS) Top-ranked Australia and second-ranked India will have to complete comprehensive wins in their upcoming away Test series against Sri Lanka and the West Indies respectively so as not to lose crucial points in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings.

MU announces 25-men squad for China tour

Jul 19, 2016, at 11:48 pm

London, July 19 (IBNS): British football giant Manchester United has named 25-member squad for the upcoming friendlies in China.

ECB’s Steve Elworthy appointed Managing Director of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Jul 19, 2016, at 10:07 pm

Dubai, July 19 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council and the England and Wales Cricket Board today jointly announced that Steve Elworthy had been appointed as Managing Director of the ICC Cricket World Cup, which will be held in England and Wales in 2019.

FIFA Head of Referees Massimo Busacca to visit Cochin

Jul 19, 2016, at 08:39 pm

New Delhi, July 19 (IBNS): FIFA Head of Referees Massimo Busacca will be visiting Cochin over the weekend on the sidelines of the AIFF organised FIFA MA Referreing Courses which kick-off from July 22 to July 29, 2016, an official release confirmed.