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.
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:
I-L: Mumbai FC hold Dempo SC to a 1-1 draw
Apr 06, 2014, at 01:57 am
Fatorda, Apr 5 (IBNS): Mumbai FC came from a goal down to hold high-flying Dempo SC to a 1-1 draw in an I-League Round 24 encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Saturday.
T-20: ICC announces umpires, match referees
Apr 05, 2014, at 08:09 pm
Dhaka, Apr 5 (IBNS) The ICC on Saturday announced details of the umpire and match referee appointments for the women’s and men’s finals of the ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014, which will take place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday.
RR happy to play 4 games in Ahmedabad: BCCI
Apr 05, 2014, at 06:35 am
Mumbai, Apr 4 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday said Indian Premier League (IPL) side Rajasthan Royals (RR) has indicated to the Indian cricket board that the team is 'happy' to play their four home matches of the India leg of the 2014 season at Ahmedabad.
I-L: Pune FC go down to Salgaocar FC
Apr 05, 2014, at 05:42 am
Pune, Apr 4 (IBNS): Ten-man Pune FC went down fighting 1-2 to Salgaocar FC in an I-League round-24 encounter at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune on Friday.
Saina out of India Open Super Series
Apr 05, 2014, at 05:40 am
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS): India's Saina Nehwal crashed out of the India Open Super Series after she was defeated in the quater-finals by Yihan Wang of China here on Friday.
Keep check on corruption: Sports Ministry to BCCI
Apr 05, 2014, at 04:38 am
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS): The Indian Sports Ministry on Friday said the responsibility to deal with issues like betting and match-fixing during the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) will rest with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
World T20SF: Virat's knock helps India reach final
Apr 05, 2014, at 04:34 am
Mirpur, Apr 4 (IBNS) Virat Kohli shined with his bat once again as India thrashed South Africa by six wickets in the semi-finals to reach their second ICC World T20 final here on Friday.