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ICC Women's Championship sees Edwards, Mir and Gunn climb ODI rankings

Aug 27, 2014, at 01:24 am

Dubai, Aug 26 (IBNS) England captain Charlotte Edwards has jumped five places to second position in the Reliance ICC Women's Rankings for ODI Batters after leading her side to a 2-0 series victory over India in the opening round of the ICC Women’s Championship.

We won't win World Cup: Swann

Aug 26, 2014, at 03:55 am

London, Aug 25 (IBNS): Former English bowler Graeme Swann has said he feels England have 'no chance' of winning the 50-over World Cup next year.

Kalyani Group bags I-L spot

Aug 26, 2014, at 02:57 am

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS) Members of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Bid Evaluation Committee met at the AIFF Headquarters in Football House on Monday to take a call on the proposed bids for the upcoming I-League 2014/15 season onwards.

New I-League entrant promises to be 'people's club'

Aug 26, 2014, at 02:55 am

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS) Hours after getting the green signal to be part of the I-League bandwagon, Pune-based corporate giant Kalyani Group expressed their excitement at the development also showing gratitude towards All India Football Federation for deeming them fit to participate in the country’s premier league competition from 2014/15 season onwards.

SMT to inspect five clubs during visits

Aug 26, 2014, at 02:53 am

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Special Mission Team (SMT) led by AFC Research and Support Services Head Steve Tae H. Kim met at the All India Football Federation Headquarters in Dwarka on Monday.

India-England: Rain washes out series opener

Aug 26, 2014, at 02:02 am

Bristol, Aug 25 (IBNS) The first one day international match between Indian and England was abandoned on Monday due to relentless rains and wet ground conditions here.

Namibia named as host of Pepsi ICC WCL Division 2

Aug 25, 2014, at 08:19 pm

Dubai, Aug 25 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Monday announced that Namibia will host Pepsi ICC World Cricket League (WCL) Division 2 from 17 to 24 Jan 2015.

India face England in first ODI on Monday

Aug 25, 2014, at 06:41 am

Bristol , Aug 24 (IBNS): After a 3-1 loss in the five-match Test series, India will face England in the one-day international series from Monday.

"Dhoni failed to inspire his team"

Aug 25, 2014, at 05:56 am

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS) Former Australian captain Ian Chappel criticised MS Dhoni for his team's recent poor show against England and said the Indian skipper failed to inspire his young team during the Test series against the hosts.

Bangladesh crickter Sohag Gazi reported for suspected illegal bowling action

Aug 25, 2014, at 02:28 am

Dubai,Aug 24 (IBNS) Th International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday said Bangladesh’s off-spinner Sohag Gazi has been reported with a suspected illegal bowling action during his side’s 177 runs loss in the second One-Day International (ODI) against the West Indies in Grenada on Friday.

President inaugurates 6th edition of KKM Memorial Gold Cup

Aug 24, 2014, at 01:59 am

Raghunathganj, Aug 23 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 6th Edition of Kamada Kinkar Mukherjee Rural Football Tournament at Raghunathganj in Murshidabad district of West Bengal on Saturday.

Mid-tour changes are tough on everyone concerned: Rahul

Aug 23, 2014, at 05:47 am

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS): Former Indian skipper Rahul Dravid has said making changes in the middle of India's tour of England was "tough on everyone concerned".

Amla, de Villiers and Kohli resume battle for the number-one batting position

Aug 23, 2014, at 03:58 am

Dubai, Aug 22 (IBNS) The next couple of weeks promise to provide a continuation of exciting international cricket as the six top-ranked sides in the Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings go head to head with one eye on next year’s ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, now just 175 days away.

Prosper Utseya reported for suspected illegal bowling action

Aug 23, 2014, at 03:56 am

Dubai, Aug 22 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday said Zimbabwe all-rounder Prosper Utseya has been reported with a suspected illegal bowling action during his side’s seven-wicket loss in the third and final One-Day International (ODI) against South Africa at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, on Thursday.

India beat Middlesex by 95 runs

Aug 23, 2014, at 03:41 am

London, Aug 22 (IBNS): With back-to-back defeats hitting Indian team hard in the recent Test series against England, the visitors finally registered a victory in the country as they defeated county side Middlesex by 95 runs in a limited overs practice match at the Lord's here on Friday.

Team squads announced for 2014 Champions League T20

Aug 22, 2014, at 07:18 pm

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IBNS) Champions League Twenty20 Friday announced final squads for the 2014 tournament, to be played in India from Sept 13 to Oct 4 next, according to the BCCI.

Atletico de Kolkata opts for 7 gifted International players

Aug 22, 2014, at 05:55 am

Mumbai /Kolkata, Aug 21 (IBNS): : Atletico de Kolkata have drawn up an all-inclusive list of footballers for the inaugural edition of Indian Super League post the international draft of players by strengthening every department of play.

15 players to receive Arjuna Awards

Aug 22, 2014, at 05:40 am

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS) As many as 15 sportspersons, including cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin, have been selected for the Arjuna Awards, the Sports Ministry said on Thursday.

Michael Chopra, Bernard Mendy, Gregory Arnolin star picks in Hero ISL international draft

Aug 22, 2014, at 03:10 am

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS) Hero Indian Super League's most anticipated International player draft was held on Thursday at the Taj Palace in Mumbai with the participating eight clubs going for specific strategies in forming the spine of their respective team line-ups.

Pune FC add Raju, Snehashis and Jessel to the roster for the season ahead

Aug 22, 2014, at 02:10 am

Pune, Aug 21 (IBNS) Pune Football Club on Thursday said it has completed the signings of defenders Raju Yumnam and Jessel Carneiro along with midfielder Snehashis Chakraborty for the upcoming 2014-15 season.

BSF beat BGB in friendly basketball match

Aug 21, 2014, at 03:53 am

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS) The Border Security Force (BSF) defeated Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) team in a friendly Maitri Cup basketball match by 59 points here on Wednesday.

Minors: FIFA rejects appeals of FC Barcelona, Spanish FA

Aug 21, 2014, at 03:49 am

Munich, Aug 20 (IBNS) The FIFA on Wednesday said its Appeal Committee has decided to reject the appeals lodged by Spanish club FC Barcelonaand the Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF) and to confirm in their entirety the decisionsrendered by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee in the respective cases relating to the protection of minors.

This is a big lesson for us, admits Koevermans

Aug 21, 2014, at 03:47 am

Bangalore, Aug 20 (IBNS) National Coach Wim Koevermans admitted it was a “disappointing” performance from Indian U-23 Team against Pakistan in the second match of the friendly series at the Bangalore Football Stadium on Wednesday.

Meek surrender by India

Aug 21, 2014, at 03:33 am

Bangalore, Aug 20 (IBNS) The crowd were treated to two goals in each half, but it came from rival colours as an impressive India U-23 squad presently preparing for the forthcoming Asian Games in Incheon since July 1 surrendered meekly to Pakistan U-23 on Wednesday.

ICC Women's Championship set for exciting start

Aug 21, 2014, at 03:24 am

Dubai, Aug 20 (IBNS) The inaugural edition of the ICC Women's Championship will start on Thursday and the opening round will see Australia host Pakistan and England take on India in the multi-year, bilateral qualifying competition to the pinnacle event in women’s cricket, the ICC Women's World Cup England 2017.

Delhi Dynamos sign world's tallest player Kristof Van Hout

Aug 20, 2014, at 06:12 am

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS): Delhi Dynamos FC Wednesday announced the signing of Belgian Kristof Van Hout for the inaugural season of the Hero Indian Super League. An accomplished goalkeeper, Van Hout played for Belgian powerhouse Racing Genk last season.

Root, Ballance, Mathews and Herath achieve personal milestones

Aug 19, 2014, at 09:30 pm

Dubai, Aug 19 (IBNS) England’s Joe Root has continued his impressive march on the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen after breaking into the top 10 for the first time in his career.

No question of removing Dhoni as captain: BCCI

Aug 19, 2014, at 07:52 pm

Mumbai, Aug 19 (IBNS): The Indian cricket board has ruled out removing MS Dhoni as the captain of the Indian team after the team's poor performance in the England series and the poor overseas records, said reports on Tuesday.

Ravi Shastri appointed Indian team director for England ODI series

Aug 19, 2014, at 05:54 pm

Mumbai, Aug 19 (IBNS) In culmination of the discussions among all the office-bearers of the BCCI over the last couple of weeks, the the Indian cricket board has decided to avail the services of former India captain, Ravi Shastri, to oversee and guide the Indian cricket team for the forthcoming one-day international matches against England.

ECB names ODI squad for series against India

Aug 19, 2014, at 05:31 am

London, Aug 18 (IBNS): England selectors on Monday named a 15-man squad for the five match Royal London One-Day International series against India beginning on Aug 25 in Bristol.