Feb 27, 2015, at 02:39 am
Melbourne, Feb 26 (IBNS): Sri Lanka registered a massive 92 runs win against Bangladesh in a World Cup group stage match here on Thursday.
Martin Crowe to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Feb 26, 2015, at 03:50 pm
Sydney, Feb 26 (IBNS) New Zealand great Martin Crowe, one of the most stylish and elegant batsmen of his generation, will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 match between New Zealand and Australia at Eden Park in Auckland on 28 February, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced today.
ICC Event Technical Committee approves replacement in Afghanistan side
Feb 26, 2015, at 02:37 am
Dubai, Feb 25 (IBNS) The ICC on Wednesday confirmed that the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 has approved Shafiqullah Shafiq as a replacement player for Merwais Ashraf in Afghanistan's squad for the tournament.
Ireland beat the UAE in sensational encounter
Feb 25, 2015, at 11:45 pm
Brisbane , Feb 25 (IBNS): In another nail-biting encounter which went down the wire, Ireland registered their second direct win in the World Cup as they beat the UAE by two wickets here on Wednesday.
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"I haven't yet decided on my captain"
Feb 25, 2015, at 03:26 am
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS) Stephen Constantine preferred to hit the bush and not walk past it in his first Official Media Interaction since taking over as the Head Coach of the Indian national team.
2022 WC to be played in November-December
Feb 25, 2015, at 03:25 am
Dubai, Feb 24 (IBNS): Following a six-month consultation process, FIFA’s Task Force for the International Match Calendar 2018-24 held its third and final meeting today in Doha, identifying end-November/end-December as the most viable period for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
AIFF signs MoU with Japan Football Federation
Feb 25, 2015, at 03:04 am
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): All India Football Federation (AIFF) signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Japan Football Federation here on Tuesday.
Pune FC women's team kick starts regular training
Feb 25, 2015, at 02:58 am
Pune, Feb 24 (IBNS) After making history by becoming the first-ever I-League Club to conduct 'Open Trials' for a women's side, Pune FC's newly formed Women’s Team got down to business with the start of their regular training sessions.
VVS congratulates Gayle for his double century
Feb 25, 2015, at 02:43 am
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IBNS): Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman on Tuesday congratulated West Indies all-rounder Chris Gayle for returning to form by smashing a double century against Zimbabwe in a World Cup group stage match.
Feb 25, 2015, at 01:31 am
Canberra, Feb 24 (IBNS): Chris Gayle returned to form in style by hammering blistering 215 runs off 147 balls to help West Indies beat Zimbabwe by 73 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis method and win the second match of the World Cup here on Tuesday.
Golf rankings: Anirban Lahiri climbs to 34 spot
Feb 24, 2015, at 05:20 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Touching a new milestone in his career, golfer Anirban Lahiri jumped to career-high 34 spot in the World Golf Rankings released on Monday.
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Petition filed in Lahore HC against Pak team's poor performance in WC
Feb 24, 2015, at 05:02 am
Lahore, Feb 23 (IBNS): With two back-to-back defeats in the ongoing World Cup, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has accepted for hearing a petition filed against the poor show by the Pakistani side in the 50-over mega cricket event, media reports said on Monday.
England beat Scotland, register first win in WC
Feb 24, 2015, at 04:57 am
Christchurch, Feb 23 (IBNS): England finally returned to the path of victory by beating Scotland in a World Cup group stage clash by 119 runs here on Monday.
Cricket World Cup '15: Tendulkar pleased with quality of cricket
Feb 24, 2015, at 04:48 am
Melbourne, Feb 23 (IBNS): World Cup winner and ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Ambassador Sachin Tendulkar has predicted that the event will be even more competitive as it progresses after the first 10 days produced exciting and entertaining cricket.
Kolkata hosts mega-servicemen rally
Feb 23, 2015, at 01:30 am
Kolkata, Feb 22 (IBNS) Around 1800 Ex-Servicemen (ESM) participated in a rally at 51 Engineer, Kanchrapara organized by the Army here on Sunday.
Indian cricket world wish team India after victory over SA
Feb 23, 2015, at 01:21 am
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS): Indian cricket fraternity joined to congratulate MS Dhoni and his men as they beat mighty South Africans by 130 runs in World Cup match here on Sunday.
All-round India thrash SA by 130 runs
Feb 23, 2015, at 12:04 am
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IBNS): Establishing themselves as one of the strongest candidates to lift the World Cup, India beat tough South Africans by 130 runs in a group stage match of the 50-over mega cricket event here on Sunday.
We put up a complete performance: Dhoni
Feb 22, 2015, at 10:25 pm
Melbourne, Feb 22 (BNS) Indian skipper MS Dhoni on Sunday said his side put up a 'complete performance' to beat South Africa by 130 runs in a group stage match of the World Cup here.
Feb 22, 2015, at 10:00 pm
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IBNS): India defeated South Africa by 130 runs in a group stage match of the World Cup here on Sunday.
Wasim misses his wife while exploring NZ
Feb 22, 2015, at 09:34 pm
Christchurch, Feb 22 (IBNS): Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram , who is currently busy working as a commentator during the ongoing World Cup, on Sunday said he is missing his wife Shaniera while 'exploring' New Zealand.
We need to raise our standard: Mathews
Feb 22, 2015, at 08:58 pm
Dunedin, Feb 22 (IBNS): After defeating Afghanistan by four wickets, Sri Lankan skipper Anglelo Matthews on Sunday said his team will need to raise 'standards' to compete against the top teams.
Always special to be back at cricket stadiums: Sachin
Feb 22, 2015, at 08:29 pm
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IBNS): Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar, who visited the the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) where India is playing against South Africa in a crucial group stage match of the World Cup, said it was always 'special' to be back at cricket stadiums.
Shikhar's century help India post 307 -7 against SA
Feb 22, 2015, at 07:01 pm
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IBNS): Riding on a sensational knock by opener Shikhar Dhawan and a sensible innings by Ajinkya Rahane, India posted a competitive 307 runs for the loss of seven wickets against South Africa in a group stage match of the World Cup here on Sunday.
WC: India post 307-7 against SA
Feb 22, 2015, at 06:31 pm
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IBNS) India post 307 for the loss of seven wickets in a group stage match of the World Cup against South Africa here on Sunday.
Sachin visits Melbourne Cricket Ground
Feb 22, 2015, at 06:20 pm
Melbourne, Feb 22(IBNS) Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar visited the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) where India is playing against South Africa in a World Cup group stage match here on Sunday.
Feb 22, 2015, at 05:15 pm
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IBNS) Shikhar Dhawan hit a boundary to reach his century in the crucial match of the World Cup against South Africa here on Sunday.
WC: SL beat Afghanistan by 4 wickets
Feb 22, 2015, at 04:59 pm
Dunedin, Feb 22 (IBNS): Sri Lanka avoided registering another mishap in the ongoing World Cup as the Asian side defeated Afghanistan by four wickets here on Sunday.
India elect to bat first after winning toss
Feb 22, 2015, at 02:19 pm
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IBNS): Indian skipper MS Dhoni won the toss and decided to bat first against South Africa in the second match of their World Cup here on Sunday.
India win toss, elect to bat first
Feb 22, 2015, at 02:08 pm
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IBNS) India won the toss and elected to bat first against South Africa in their second match of the group stage of the World Cup here on Sunday.
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I-League: Pune FC held to 1-1 draw by Sporting Goa
Feb 22, 2015, at 04:03 am
Pune, Feb 21 (IBNS) Pune FC were held to 1-1 draw by Sporting Clube de Goa in an I-League Round-7 encounter at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi on Saturday.