Charlotte Edwards champions "incredible" ICC investment in women's cricket
Oct 14, 2015, at 09:48 pm
Dubai, Oct 14 (IBNS) England women’s captain, Charlotte Edwards, has applauded news from the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday that the ICC Board has committed to significantly increasing the prize money awarded to winners of ICC women’s events over the next eight years. From 2016-2023, $4.4million of prize money will be distributed across six ICC global women’s tournaments, including $1million and $1.2million for the ICC Women’s World Cups in 2017 and 2021.
ICC office to close for Islamic New Year
Oct 14, 2015, at 09:44 pm
Dubai, Oct 14 (IBNS) The Dubai office of the International Cricket Council will be closed on Oct 15 as per the public holiday declared by the UAE Government to celebrate Al Hijri (Islamic New Year).
Delhi Dynamos FC partners with InstaLively
Oct 14, 2015, at 08:40 pm
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IBNS): Delhi Dynamos Football Club is partnering with New Delhi based startup InstaLively for this season f the Indian Super League. The Delhi Dynamos' Lions exclusive behind the scene footage will be live streamed on the InstaLively app, among other exciting things.
ICC announces Nissan as official global partner
Oct 14, 2015, at 06:35 pm
Dubai, Oct 14 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a new long-term partnership with Nissan Motor Company until 2023.
"No room for error against Chonburi FC"
Oct 14, 2015, at 05:03 am
Vasco, Oct 13 (IBNS): The Indian U-19 National Team gears up to face Thailand’s Chonburi FC in their third and last home match of the FAM-FRENZ Asia Champions Trophy 2015 at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco, Goa on Wednesday.
Dinesh Mongia denies allegations of match fixing leveled against him by Lou Vincent
Oct 13, 2015, at 09:59 pm
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IBNS) Indian cricketer Dinesh Mongia has denied allegations of match fixing leveled against him by New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent.
Aspiring teams gear up for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier
Oct 13, 2015, at 09:50 pm
Dubai, Oct 13 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the squads and schedule for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier which will take place from 15 to 22 October in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Oct 13, 2015, at 05:11 am
Muscat, Oct 12 (IBNS) : A day prior to the Russia 2018 World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification Preliminary Round 2 away match against Oman, Stephen Constantine’s boys look back to India’s first match in the Group stage in Bengaluru where they narrowly went down 1-2 after a brave performance, that too with a goal being disallowed.
Under-18 I-League: Last year's runners up Pune FC to face PIFA Colaba in the opener
Oct 13, 2015, at 03:36 am
Pune, Oct 12 (IBNS) Last year’s runners up Pune FC will kick off their 2015-16 Under-18 I-League campaign with an away trip to Bhiwandi where they face PIFA Colaba FC at the All Saints School Ground on Oct 18.
Proposals sought for supply and management of Graphics Services for the ICC Events 2016-2019: ICC
Oct 13, 2015, at 01:37 am
Dubai, Oct 12 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council on Monday requested proposals from companies interested in providing Graphics Services for live coverage of ICC Events 2016-19, including the ICC World Twenty20 2016, the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 and the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.
Proposals sought for provider of Ball Tracking Technology for the ICC World Twenty20 2016
Oct 13, 2015, at 01:36 am
Dubai, Oct 12 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council on Monday said it is requesting proposals from companies to supply and manage ball tracking technology for the ICC World Twenty20 2016, which will take place in India from 10 March to 3 April 2016.
South Africa fined for slow over-rate in Kanpur
Oct 13, 2015, at 01:15 am
Dubai, Oct 12 (IBNS) South Africa has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during its victory in the opening game of the ODI series against India at Kanpuron Sunday, the ICC said on Monday.
ISL can help improve the conditions of football in India: Pele
Oct 12, 2015, at 09:56 pm
Kolkata, Oct 12 (IBNS) The star studded, cash rich Indian Super League got a shot in the arm from none other than Pele, as the football legend on Monday said that ISL has the potential to shape Indian soccer in the future, taking it to greater heights.
Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal to win China Open title
Oct 12, 2015, at 05:13 am
Beijing, Oct 11 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic defeated Spanish icon of the game Rafael Nadal in the China Open final to clinch the title on Sunday.
Harbhajan Singh included in Indian squad for remaining series against India
Oct 12, 2015, at 02:46 am
Mumbai, Oct 11 (IBNS) Senior Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has been included in the Indian squad after R Ashwin was injured during the first ODI match against South Africa.
Pakistan and England bid for second place in ICC Test rankings
Oct 12, 2015, at 02:35 am
Dubai, Oct 11 (IBNS) England and Pakistan will have the number-two position in the ICC Test Team Rankings in their sights when they meet in the first of a three-Test series in the UAE, which starts in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, 13 October.
Football legend Pele arrives in Kolkata
Oct 11, 2015, at 11:13 pm
Kolkata, Oct 11 (IBNS): Amid thunderous welcome, Brazilian football legend Pele arrived in Kolkata after 38 years.
South Africa beat India by five runs to take 1-0 lead
Oct 11, 2015, at 10:55 pm
Kanpur, Oct 11 (IBNS): Rohit Sharma's blistering 150 went in vain as Kagiso Rabada took two crucial wickets in the final over to help South Africa beat India by five runs in the first ODI match of the series here on Sunday.
Vijender Singh makes pro boxing debut with a win over Sonny Whiting
Oct 11, 2015, at 05:36 am
London, Oct 10 (IBNS): Indian boxer Vijender Singh made a strong start to his professional career as he defeated Sonny Whiting of Britain on Saturday.
56th Subroto Cup: Pune FC Under-17s go down 0-1 to AIFF Academy
Oct 11, 2015, at 02:52 am
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IBNS) Pune FC Under-17s ended their campaign in the 56th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament with a narrow 0-1 loss to AIFF Academy Under-17s in a Pool-G Round 2 encounter at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday.
Harbhajan Singh meets PM Narendra Modi
Oct 10, 2015, at 09:50 pm
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IBNS): Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.
Carlos' injured finger prevents him from playing at the first home game
Oct 10, 2015, at 09:24 pm
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IBNS): Delhi Dynamos marquee coach cum player, the Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos got injured during the training session before the first match against Goa and suffered a major fracture in his right hand finger.
India puts its number-two position in the ICC ODI Team Rankings on the line
Oct 10, 2015, at 08:06 pm
Dubaai, Oct 10 (IBNS) India will defend its number-two position on the ICC ODI Team Rankings when it takes on third-ranked South Africa in a five-match series, which starts in Kanpur on Sunday.
Taj Bengal all set to play the perfect host to soccer legend Pele
Oct 10, 2015, at 05:43 pm
Kolkata, Oct 10 (IBNS) Thirty-eight years ago 'The Black Pearl' enthralled football faithfuls of Kolkata (then Calcutta) with his soccer skills in a friendly match against Mohun Bagan at the Eden Gardens and he promised to return, Pele, now 74, will set foot in the city again on Oct 13.
Indian national teams stuck in Ashgabat due to bad weather
Oct 10, 2015, at 03:56 am
New Delhi Oct 9 (IBNS) The Indian Senior National Team travelling from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Muscat, Oman via Dubai got stuck up at the Ashgabat International Airport due to late arrival of flights.
Pune FC Women's Team clinch Forces of Football 5-a-side Tourney
Oct 09, 2015, at 11:34 pm
Pune, Oct 9 (IBNS) Pune FC Women’s Team kicked off the 2015-16 season in style after being crowned champions of the inaugural Forces of Football 5-a-side Tournament in Mundhwa on Friday.
South Africa players rise after T20 series win over India
Oct 09, 2015, at 09:37 pm
Dubai, Oct 9 (IBNS) Virat Kohli of India has lost the top spot in the ICC Player Rankings for T20I Batsmen to Australia’s Aaron Finch following India’s 2-0 defeat to South Africa in the three-match series, which concluded in Kolkata on Thursday.
Garbine Muguruza qualifies for 2015 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global
Oct 09, 2015, at 06:48 pm
St Petersburg, Fl, Oct 9 (IBNS) The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) on Thursday, announced that Garbiñe Muguruza has qualified for this year’s BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global.
ICC announces requests for proposals in Sportainment for ICC World Twenty20 2016
Oct 09, 2015, at 06:23 pm
Dubai, Oct 9 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council has announced it is seeking requests for proposals (RFP) from companies interested in providing Sportainment services for the ICC World Twenty20 2016, which will be held in India from 11 March to 3 April.
We are a far better side in the one-dayers: Ravi Shastri
Oct 09, 2015, at 06:22 pm
Kolkata, Oct 9 (IBNS) Even though they have lost the T-20 series 2-0, Indian Team Director, Ravi Shastri believes his team will be up for a fight in the upcoming One Day International (ODI) series against South Africa.