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Navjot Sidhu takes back resignation as Punjab Congress chief, serves ultimatum to his party | West Bengal Minister Subrata Mukherjee cremated in Kolkata with full state honours | Leaving void in Bengal politics, minister and senior Trinamool Congress leader Subrata Mukherjee dies at 75 | 'If govt can run for 5 years, so can our protest': Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait | PM Modi to visit Kedarnath tomorrow,will inaugurate key projects in Uttarakhand | Rohit and Rahul batted brilliantly: Sachin Tendulkar after India thrash Afghanistan in T20 World Cup | Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthman who shot down Pak Jet, promoted to the rank of Group Captain | Amit Shah hails PM Modi for reducing excise duty on petrol, diesel | India beat Afghanistan by 66 runs, keep their faint hopes alive in T20 WC | Proud of your surgical strikes: Modi to Indian soldiers celebrating Diwali in Kashmir

IPL: SC to hear BCCI petition

Apr 10, 2014, at 06:24 am

New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS): In a significant move, the Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s petition to get a copy of audio recording of statements made by Indian and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni and two others before the Indian Premier League (IPL) Probe Committee, headed by Justice (Retd) Mukul Mudgal.

Sachin named as MI ICON

Apr 10, 2014, at 05:59 am

Mumbai, Apr 9 (IBNS): Mumbai Indians (MI) on Wednesday named Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar as its 'ICON' for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

ACME to construct 'Games Village' for XXXV National Games Kerala

Apr 10, 2014, at 04:40 am

New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS): ACME, the leader and pioneer in the development of green technology solutions in India, on Wednesday announced that it has bagged the order for constructing the ‘Games Village’ at XXXV National Games Kerala in the bid at Rs. 36.57 crores.

Wisden names Dhawan as one of the leading cricketers of 2013

Apr 10, 2014, at 04:24 am

London, Apr 9 (IBNS): Wisden has named Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan in its 'Leading Cricketer in the World for 2013'.

American wrestling star The Ultimate Warrior passes away

Apr 10, 2014, at 03:09 am

New York, Apr 9 (IBNS): American wrestling star The Ultimate Warrior, who was born as James Brian Hellwig, died on Tuesday in Arizona state, reports said on Wednesday.

ICC Board meets in Dubai

Apr 09, 2014, at 06:50 pm

Dubai, Apr 9 (IBNS) The ICC Board is meeting on Wednesday at the ICC Headquarters in Dubai for the second of its scheduled quarterly meetings of 2014.

Davis: India to face Serbia in World Group play-off

Apr 09, 2014, at 06:01 am

New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS): India will face Serbia in the Davis Cup tennis World Group play-off later this year.

Can't wait to lead DD: Pietersen

Apr 09, 2014, at 04:47 am

New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS) England batsman Kevin Pietersen on Tuesday said he 'can't wait' to lead Delhi Daredevils in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Srinivasan to attend ICC meeting?

Apr 09, 2014, at 04:45 am

Mumbai, Apr 8 (IBNS): Controversial industrialist-cricket administrator N Srinivasan, who has been sidelined from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) affairs following the Supreme Court's order, is all set to attend the ICC executive board meeting in Dubai, media reports said.

AFC: Pune FC, Nay Pyi Taw FC play out thrilling draw

Apr 09, 2014, at 02:22 am

Nay Pyi Taw, Apr 8 (IBNS): Pune FC were unlucky not to get all three points as they played out a thrilling 3-3 draw against Nay Pyi Taw FC in an AFC Cup Group-H Round-5 encounter at the Paung Laung Stadium here on Tuesday.

Yuvraj should not be crucified: Sachin

Apr 08, 2014, at 03:22 am

Mumbai, Apr 7 (IBNS): While Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh was critiscised by his fans for his knock in the ICC World T20 final against Sri Lanka on Sunday, Indian cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar on Moday defended his former teammate and said he should not be 'crucified' for one tough day on the cricket field.

AFC Cup: Pune FC face Nay Pyi Taw FC

Apr 08, 2014, at 01:50 am

Nay Pyi Taw, Apr 7 (IBNS): Pune FC will be eager to keep their hopes of qualification to the AFC Cup knockout stage alive when they face Myanmar-side Nay Pyi Taw FC in a crucial Group-H Round-5 encounter at the Paung Luang Stadium, in Nay Pyi Taw on Tuesday.

T-20: ICC announces men's team

Apr 07, 2014, at 08:07 pm

Dhaka, Apr 7 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the men’s Team of the Tournament of the ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014, with India’s MS Dhoni being named captain.

Coyte, Perry gain in T20I bowling ranking

Apr 07, 2014, at 07:19 pm

Dubai, Apr 7 (IBNS) Australia’s bowling pair of Sarah Coyte and Ellyse Perry have moved up inside the top ten of the latest Reliance ICC Women's Player Rankings for T20I Bowlers.

T-20: ICC announces women's team

Apr 07, 2014, at 07:12 pm

Dhaka, Apr 7 (IBNS) Finalists England and Australia contributed a total of six players to the ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014 women’s Team of the Tournament, which was announced today in Dhaka, with England’s Charlotte Edwards named as captain for the second consecutive time.

Kohli attains career-best second in T20I batting

Apr 07, 2014, at 06:37 pm

Dubai, Apr 7 (IBNS) India pair of Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin has attained career-best rankings, at the end of the ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014, in the latest Reliance ICC Player Rankings for T20I batsmen and Reliance ICC Player Ranking for T20I bowlers respectively.

UN calls for harnessing power of sport for better future

Apr 07, 2014, at 05:18 pm

New York, Apr 7 (IBNS): The United Nations is calling on global citizens to become part of its team to harness the power of sport to build a better world for all as it marks the first ever International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.

Anya Shrubsole bags Women’s Player of the Tournament

Apr 07, 2014, at 05:40 am

Dhaka, Apr 6 (IBNS): England medium-pacer Anya Shrubsole was on Sunday named as the Women’s Player of the Tournament after the final of the ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) in Dhaka.

Sri Lanka lift maiden World T20 crown

Apr 07, 2014, at 04:22 am

Mirpur, Apr 6 (IBNS): Riding on Kumar Sangakkara's unbeaten 52, Sri Lanka thrashed India by six wickets to lift their first World T20 title here on Sunday.

SL win World T20

Apr 07, 2014, at 03:34 am

Mirpur, Apr 6 (IBNS): Sri Lanka beat India by six wickets to lift the World T20 trophy here on Sunday.

Women's T20: Australia lift trophy

Apr 07, 2014, at 03:14 am

Mirpur, Apr 6 (IBNS): Australian eves bagged their third consecutive women's World T20 tournament as they defeated England by six wickets here on Sunday.

ICC WT20 finals celebrate UN Day of Sport for Development and Peace

Apr 07, 2014, at 02:49 am

Dhaka, Apr 6 (IBNS): After three pulsating weeks of men’s and women’s international cricket played out in front of terrific crowds across Bangladesh, it is fitting that the finals of the ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014 should take place on the occasion of the first United Nations International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.

World T20 final: India post modest 130/4

Apr 07, 2014, at 02:25 am

Mirpur, Apr 6 (IBNS): India posted 130 for four in their 20 overs in the final of the World T20 against Sri Lanka here on Sunday.

World T20 Final: SL win toss, elect to field

Apr 07, 2014, at 12:31 am

Mirpur, Apr 6 (IBNS) Sri Lanka won toss and elected to field first against India in the final of the World T20 here on Sunday.

WT20: India face Sri Lanka in final

Apr 06, 2014, at 03:58 pm

Mirpur, Apr 6 (IBNS): India and Sri Lanka will face each other in the the final of the World T20 at Sher-E-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday.

Google Doodles on World T20 final

Apr 06, 2014, at 03:19 pm

New York, Apr 6 (IBNS): Popular internet search engine Google doodle on Sunday celebrated the World T20 final by gracing their webpage with a colourful doodle.

I-L: East Bengal beat Mohammedan

Apr 06, 2014, at 06:42 am

Kolkata, Apr 5 (IBNS): Keeping hopes of clinching the title alive, East Bengal beat Mohammedan Sporting in a round 24 encounter of the Airtel I-League at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Saturday.

One has to keep emotion at bay: Dhoni

Apr 06, 2014, at 06:20 am

Mirpur, Apr 5 (IBNS): As the world waits to see India and Sri Lanka fighting in the cricket field to clinch the ICC World T20 trophy on Sunday, Indian skipper MS Dhoni, who will be aiming to grab his third World Cup, has said players need to keep emotions at bay in such crucial matches.

Super League stage of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy from Apr 8

Apr 06, 2014, at 04:15 am

Mumbai, Apr 5 (IBNS): The Super League stage of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, will be played at Rajkot and Mumbai from Apr 8.

"Scoring 100 goals is not everyone's cup of tea"

Apr 06, 2014, at 02:22 am

New Delhi, Apr 5 (IBNS): It’s the club which every footballer longs to be a part of. East Bengal Striker Chidi Edeh entered the 100 goals club when he netted his 100th goal in India against Mohammedan Sporting in the Airtel I-League at the floodlit Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday. The striker becomes only the fifth player in Indian football to reach the landmark. The quartet who have already achieved the feat are Ranti Martins, Odafa Okolie, Yusif Yakubu and Jose Ramires Barreto. In his first detailed interview since making it to the elite club, the Nigerian spoke at length to www.the-aiff.com on what the landmark means to him, his long association with Indian Football, the best Defender he has played against and much more. Excerpts: