Star India bags ACC media rights
Dec 22, 2015, at 07:17 pm
Mumbai, Dec 22 (IBNS) The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in its general meeting on Dec 20 in Singapore decided to sell its media rights for the next event cycle (2016-2023) to Star India.
Brendon McCullum to hang his boots next year
Dec 22, 2015, at 06:45 pm
Christchurch, Dec 22 (IBNS) New Zealand cricket team skipper, Brendon McCullum revealed his plan of retiring from all forms of cricket on Tuesday, the ICC reported.
Dec 22, 2015, at 12:21 am
Pune, Dec 21 (IBNS) Pune FC came from a goal down to seal a thrilling 2-1 win over Mumbai FC and clinch the Maharashtra Zone of the U18 I-League for the second year in a row at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Monday.
Nagpur pitch receives official warning
Dec 22, 2015, at 12:10 am
Dubai, Dec 21 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced that Jamtha Stadium, Nagpur, has been given an official warning under the ICC Pitch Monitoring Process following the third Test between India and South Africa.
ICC partners with Hotstar for exclusive digital clips in India for ICC Events from 2016 to 2019
Dec 22, 2015, at 12:00 am
Dubai, Dec 21 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) is pleased to announce that Novi Digital Entertainment Private Limited (“Noviâ€) has been appointed as the exclusive digital clips licensee in India for all ICC Events from 2016-2019.
Tendulkar inks bond with Ronaldo to promote Smaaash in Middle East
Dec 21, 2015, at 09:31 pm
Mumbai, Dec 21 (IBNS) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar co-owned Smaaash Entertainment, a virtual gaming entertainment has signed soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo as they plan to foray into the Middle East, according to media reports.
ICC rankings: Williamson on top of the world
Dec 21, 2015, at 08:59 pm
Dubai, Dec 21 (IBNS) Kane Williamson has become the second New Zealand batsman after Glenn Turner to top the ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen after producing a man of the match performance in the Hamilton Test against Sri Lanka, which helped the home side win the match by five wickets and the series 2-0.
FIFA bans Platini and Blatter for 8 years
Dec 21, 2015, at 08:45 pm
Zurich, Dec 21 (IBNS) Fifa President Sepp Blatter and UEFA President Michel Platini have been banned from all forms of football for 8 years by FIFA on Monday.
FIFA Emergency Committee decides on several normalisation committees
Dec 21, 2015, at 07:17 pm
Zurich, Dec 21 (IBNS) The FIFA Emergency Committee on Friday, has taken a series of decisions concerning FIFA member associations.
ISL: Post win, Chennaiyin FC captain Elano arrested by Goa Police
Dec 21, 2015, at 06:14 pm
Panaji, Dec 21 (IBNS) It was an eventful day of sorts for Chennaiyin FC skipper Elano Blumer, as he lifter the ISL trophy and moments later was arrested by Goa Police for allegedly assaulting an official from the opponent's team.
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Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones deported from Pakistani airport
Dec 21, 2015, at 04:34 am
Islamabad, Dec 20 (IBNS): Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones was sent back to Dubai after he arrived in Pakistan's Islamabad city without valid travel documents on Sunday, media reports said.
Dec 21, 2015, at 02:56 am
Fatorda, Dec 20 (IBNS) Chennaiyin FC clinched the second edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) by beating FC Goa 3-2 in the final clash here on Sunday.
Pune FC Under-15's Cladeo, Irani, Sachin and Shahad to represent Maharashtra XI against AIFF XI
Dec 21, 2015, at 02:23 am
Pune, Dec 20 (IBNS) Four Pune FC Under-15 players have been called up by the Western India Football Association (WIFA) to represent Maharashtra XI in an exhibition game against AIFF XI at the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai on Monday.
Rakesh Kumar joins forces with U Mumba
Dec 21, 2015, at 02:20 am
Mumbai, Dec 20 (IBNS) With Kabaddi fever all set to grip the country with the third edition of the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi starting in January 2016, defending champions U Mumba have further strengthened their team with the addition of the indomitable Rakesh Kumar to their squad.
U15 Youth League: Leaders Pune FC log fourth successive home win; down Steadfast Academy 2-0
Dec 20, 2015, at 11:30 pm
Pune, Dec 20 (IBNS) Leaders Pune FC maintained their impressive home record with a dominant 2-0 win over Steadfast Academy in an U15 Youth League, Maharashtra Zone, Round-7 encounter at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Sunday.
DDCA: Sehwag, Gambhir, Ishant come out in support of Arun Jaitley
Dec 20, 2015, at 11:29 pm
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IBNS) Former Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) president Arun Jaitley on Sunday got support from ex-Indian opener Virender Sehwag and his former Indian opening partner Gautam Gambhir and pacer Ishant Sharma over the recent alleged scam targeting the Union Finance Minister.
Sudha Singh and Elam Singh clinch Tata Steel Kolkata 25K 2015 titles
Dec 20, 2015, at 11:07 pm
Kolkata, Dec 20 (IBNS) : Indian elite athletes, Elam Singh and Olympic qualifier Sudha Singh clinched the men’s and women’s title at Tata Steel Kolkata 25K on Sunday at Red Road in Kolkata.
U18 I-League: Pune FC look to seal top spot; host Mumbai FC in crucial game
Dec 20, 2015, at 06:14 pm
Mamurdi, Dec 20 (IBNS): Pune FC will be aiming for all three points when they host arch rivals Mumbai FC in an all-important U18 I-League Maharashtra Zone clash at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Monday.
Guus Hiddink appointed as first-team manager of Chelsea
Dec 20, 2015, at 02:12 am
London, Dec 19 (IBNS) Chelsea on Saturday appointed Guus Hiddink as first-team manager until the end of the season.
Yuvraj Singh makes comeback in T20 squad against Australia
Dec 20, 2015, at 01:15 am
Mumbai, Dec 19 (IBNS): The BCCI on Saturday selected Yuvraj Singh, who is India's 2011-World Cup hero, to the T20 squad against Australia.
U15 Youth League: Pune FC look to strengthen top-spot; host Steadfast Academy
Dec 19, 2015, at 10:10 pm
Pune, Dec 19 (IBNS) Pune FC are keen to build on their impressive home run as they host Steadfast Academy in an Under-15 Youth League, Maharashtra Zone, Round-7 encounter at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Sunday.
ACB appoints Manoj Prabhakar as bowling coach
Dec 19, 2015, at 07:01 am
Kabul, Dec 19 (IBNS) The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Friday appointed ex-Indian cricketer Manoj Prabhakar as their bowling coach.
Miguel Cummins joins West Indies for Test series against Australia
Dec 19, 2015, at 12:32 am
Melbourne, Dec 18 (IBNS) The West Indies Cricket Board's Selection Panel has named fast bowler Miguel Cummins as the replacement for pacer Shannon Gabriel on the ongoing Test Series against Australia on their home ground.
Vijender Singh gears up to face Samet Hyuseinov
Dec 18, 2015, at 10:24 pm
Manchester, Dec 18 (IBNS): Indian boxer Vijender Singh on Friday said he is gearing up to face Bulgarian pugilist Samet Hyuseinov in his third professional bout on Saturday.
Dec 18, 2015, at 12:31 am
Mumbai, Dec 17 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday appointed retired Justice AP Shah as their new ombudsman.
Dec 17, 2015, at 05:18 am
Zurich, Dec 16 (IBNS) The FIFA Monitoring Committee Israel-Palestine, under the chairmanship of Tokyo Sexwale with representatives from the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) and the Israel Football Association (IFA) led by their respective presidents Jibril Rajoub and Ofer Eini and attended by the AFC observer Sanjeevan Balasingam (AFC Director of Member Associations), on Wednesday held its second meeting in the Middle East, in Jericho.
Pune FC Soccer Schools Chaitanyaa, Sahil and Rachit shine as Pune clinch U13 Inter-District title
Dec 17, 2015, at 12:49 am
Pune, Dec 16 (IBNS) Pune FC Soccer Schools’ Chaitanyaa Advani, Sahil Gaikwad and Rachit Singh put on an excellent show to help Pune District clinch the prestigious Maharashtra State Inter-District Under-13 Tournament in Nashik.
Sourav Ganguly named as skipper in Shane Warne's greatest Indian Test XI
Dec 16, 2015, at 09:52 pm
Melbourne, Dec 16 (IBNS): Australian spin legend Shane Warne has named former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly as the skipper of his greatest Indian Test XI.
Josh Hazlewood dazzles in Hobart to enter top 10 rankings
Dec 16, 2015, at 01:07 am
Dubai, Dec 15 (IBNS): Kane Williamson is now just two steps away from the top spot in the ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen, which were released after the conclusion of the Dunedin and Hobart Tests.
Countdown for the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K begins
Dec 16, 2015, at 12:41 am
Kolkata, Dec 15 (IBNS) The official countdown for the second edition of Tata Steel Kolkata 25K began, here on Monday.