Afghanistan qualify for World Cup
Mar 24, 2018, at 04:43 am
Dubai, Mar 23 (IBNS): Afghanistan returned from the pit’s edge to qualify for next year’s ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 when they defeated Ireland by five wickets in a tension-filled last Super Six match of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 at the Harare Sports Club.
Ton-up Balbirinie keeps Ireland in hunt for a place in WC
Mar 19, 2018, at 03:16 am
Dubai, Mar 18 (IBNS): Andrew Balbirnie stroked a career-best century and also became the seventh Ireland batsman to complete 1,000 ODI runs as the 2009 champions defeated traditional rivals and reigning champions Scotland by 25 runs in a crucial Super Six fixture of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday.
Holder says time for the Windies to win another World Cup
Feb 27, 2018, at 04:28 am
Harare, Feb 26 (IBNS): The Windies captain Jason Holder has said it is time for his side to follow in the footsteps of their Under-19 and women’s teams and add a third World Cup to the collection.
India have very strong chances of winning 2019 WC: Sehwag
Feb 17, 2018, at 11:23 pm
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS); Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag feels that India have 'very strong chances' of winning the 2019 World Cup.
Teams look for crack combinations in Super League
Jan 22, 2018, at 12:45 am
Dubai, Jan 21 (IBNS): The preliminary stage of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup has seen teams try out different players and combinations and as the 16-team tournament reaches the business end, sides will be hoping their investments pay off in the big matches.
U19 CWC: Aditya Thakare called-up as cover for Ishan Porel
Jan 17, 2018, at 04:58 pm
Auckland, Jan 17 (IBNS): India U19 medium-pacer Ishan Porel suffered a bruised heel in his left foot during India's first group game of the ICC U19 World Cup against Australia.
Afghanistan, New Zealand, Pakistan and Windies win warm-up games
Jan 08, 2018, at 09:06 pm
Dubai, Jan 8 (IBNS): Afghanistan gave an early warning of their potential in the U19 Cricket World 2018 Cup when they pulled off an impressive 56-run victory over Bangladesh in a warm-up match today.
Former India and Pakistan U19 CWC stars urge players to seize opportunities
Dec 27, 2017, at 05:48 pm
Dubai, Dec 27 (IBNS): India and Pakistan have traditionally done well in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cups, having reached the final five times each in an event that is acknowledged as a stepping stone in the development of all participants, players and match officials.
India U19 team for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2018 announced
Dec 05, 2017, at 12:09 am
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IBNS): The All-India Junior Selection Committee has picked the India U19 team for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2018. The 16-team event will be held in New Zealand from Jan 13 to Feb 3.
England beat Spain to lift U-17 World Cup in Kolkata
Oct 29, 2017, at 03:43 am
Kolkata, Oct 28 (IBNS): England defeated Spain 5-2 to clinch the Under-17 World Cup title here on Saturday.
Brazil earns consolation win over Mali to finish 3rd in U 17 World Cup Soccer
Oct 29, 2017, at 01:25 am
Kolkata, Oct 28 (IBNS) In the play off match for the third place, three times winners Brazil beat last year’s finalist Mali 2-0 to finish third in the ongoing U 17 World Cup Football championship at Vibekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here Saturday evening.
Oct 28, 2017, at 12:40 am
“When the U-17 World Cup was allotted to India I wasn’t a part of FIFA. But now I can say that it’s all set to surpass the all-time attendance record for the U-17 World Cup achieved in China in 1985 and I feel India can also beat the record of attendance of U-20 World Cup achieved in Colombia. “India is not a country but a continent,†the FIFA President maintained.
Brazil beat Germany 2-1 to enter semi finals of U 17 World Cup
Oct 23, 2017, at 04:04 am
Kolkata, Oct 22 (IBNS): Three times champions- latin American giant- Brazil came from behind to enter the semi final of the U 17 World Cup football championship by defeating Germany 2-1 in an exciting quarter final outing at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here Sunday night.
We need to improve on our scoring percentage: German Coach Christian Wueck
Oct 22, 2017, at 04:55 am
Kolkata, Oct 21 (IBNS): It’s Brazil versus Germany in a World Cup again, this time in India's Kolkata city.
Sri Lanka qualify for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Sep 20, 2017, at 09:38 pm
Dubai, Sept 20 (IBNS): Sri Lanka have qualified for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 after the Windies lost the first ODI against England at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
West Indies brace for challenge of qualifying direct for ICC WC 2019
Sep 11, 2017, at 11:36 pm
Dubai, Sept 11 (IBNS): The Windies side has an arduous task of trying to qualify direct for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 as it braces for an upcoming one-off ODI against Ireland in Belfast on 13 September and a five-match ODI series against England from 19 to 29 September.
Chance for Sri Lanka to seal direct place in ICC Cricket WC 2019
Aug 18, 2017, at 09:09 pm
Dubai, Aug 18 (IBNS): Sri Lanka will by eyeing the chance to seal direct qualification for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in an upcoming five-match home series against India which commences in Dambulla on Sunday.
Good response to ticket sale for U 17 World Cup in Kolkata
Aug 08, 2017, at 11:02 pm
Kolkata, Aug 8 (IBNS): There has been very good response to the sale of tickets for the final match of FIFA U 17 World Cup to be held here at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Oct 26 next.
England beat India by 9 runs, win World Cup title
Jul 24, 2017, at 04:03 am
London, July 23 (IBNS): England cricketers shattered dreams of India of lifting their first World Cup title as the eves defeated the Asian side by nine runs in the final of the tournament here on Sunday.
Gautam Gambhir appreciates Jhulan Goswami's bowling performance in World Cup final
Jul 24, 2017, at 01:11 am
New Delhi, July 23 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir appreciated fast bowler Jhulan Goswami's performance in the final of the women's world cup against India on Sunday.
India need 229 runs to lift maiden World Cup title
Jul 24, 2017, at 12:08 am
London, July 23 (IBNS): Indian bowlers restricted England to 228 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the historic final match of the women's world cup at the iconic Lord's cricket ground here on Sunday.
Indian celebrities wish women cricketers before World Cup final
Jul 23, 2017, at 10:48 pm
New Delhi,July 23 (IBNS): Indian celebrities joined to wish Indian women cricket team for the final clash of the World Cup against England.
Mithali Raj expects plenty of tuns in ICC Women's World Cup final
Jul 23, 2017, at 03:14 am
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS): Mithali Raj is predicting plenty of runs at Lord’s when India takes on host England in a mouth-watering ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 final on Sunday.
BCCI announces cash prize for Team India (Women)
Jul 22, 2017, at 11:38 pm
Mumbai, July 22 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced a cash prize of INR 50 lakhs for each member of Team India (Women) for their performance in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017. The support staff of Team India (Women) will receive INR 25 lakhs each.
FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 ticket sales crosses 100,000 mark
Jul 17, 2017, at 11:20 pm
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): 100,000 of the 139,760 sales put up on sale so far have been snapped up for FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017, confirming the country’s huge interest in the first FIFA tournament in India.
BCCI congratulates Indian team for defeating New Zealand in World Cup clash
Jul 16, 2017, at 04:53 am
Mumbai, July 15 (IBNS): The Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday congratulated Team India (Women’s) on registering an emphatic win in a virtual knockout game against New Zealand and thereby booking a semi-final berth in the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, 2017.
There is nothing impossible in football: Matos
Jul 08, 2017, at 02:57 am
Mumbai, July 7 (IBNS): Moments after India were drawn in the Group A of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 India alongside United States of America, Colombia and Ghana, Head Coach Luis Norton de Matos said, “that India are ready to make an impression in the FIFA U-17 World Cup.â€
Coal India Limited joins as national supporter for FIFA U-17 WC
Jul 08, 2017, at 02:14 am
New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 welcome Coal India Limited as a National Supporter for the tournament.
India expresses interest to host FIFA U-20 WC in 2019
Jul 05, 2017, at 12:53 am
New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): The All India Football Federation on Tuesday submitted an expression of interest to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup in India in 2019.
ICC Women’s World Cup to have special Twitter emojis
Jun 24, 2017, at 11:17 pm
Dubai, June 24 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturay announced the ICC Women’s World Cup will be the first global sports event to launch special Twitter emojis for captains as part of an unprecedented level of digital coverage for the women’s game.