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.
World T20 SF: India beat SA to reach final
Apr 05, 2014, at 03:24 am
Mirpur, Apr 4 (IBNS): India beat South Africa by six wickets in the World T20 semi-final to reach the final of the tournament here on Friday.
Apr 05, 2014, at 01:58 am
Mirpur, Apr 4 (IBNS) South Africa posted 172 for four in their 20 overs in the second semi-finals of the World T20 here on Friday.
Hafeez steps down as Pakistan T20 captain
Apr 04, 2014, at 05:22 am
Islamabad, Apr 3 (IBNS): Pakistani all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has quit as the country's T20 skipper.
WT20: SL beat WI, reach finals
Apr 04, 2014, at 04:32 am
Mirpur, Apr 3 (IBNS): Rains stopped the proceedings in the 14th over of the second innings, as Sri Lanka reached the final of the World T20 by beating defending champions West Indies by 27 runs via the Duckworth Lewis method in the first semi-finals of the World T20 here on Thursday.
Apr 04, 2014, at 02:36 am
Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS): Debasish Mukherjee was chasing the dream since 2003, when he lost the coveted state title by whisker to Swapan Mitra.
Bengal beat Jharkhand, Assam register win
Apr 04, 2014, at 02:35 am
Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS) Bengal batsman Manoj Tiwary's unbeaten 67 and blistering 37-ball 54 from Wriddiman Saha powered his side to beat Jharkhand by 8 wickets and Assam registered second consecutive victory defeating Tripura by 11 runs in east zone chapter of Syed Mustaq Ali T20 cricket here on Thursday.
India leg of IPL to start from May 2
Apr 04, 2014, at 02:20 am
Mumbai, Apr 3 (IBNS): The second phase of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played in India from May 2.
WT20: Sri Lanka post 160 for six
Apr 04, 2014, at 01:53 am
Mirpur, Apr 3 (IBNS): Sri Lanka posted 160 for six in 20 overs in the first semi-finals of the World T20 against West Indies here on Thursday.
I-L: Pune FC to face Salgaocar FC
Apr 04, 2014, at 01:47 am
Pune, Apr 3 (IBNS) Pune FC will be keen to move up in the table when they face Salgaocar FC in a crucial I-League Round-24 encounter at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune on Friday.
Chess: Debashis, Anurag share lead
Apr 03, 2014, at 03:38 am
Kolkata, Apr 2 (IBNS): On the penultimate day of 52nd State Chess (Senior) Championship, which is being played at Kalatan Community Centre, Gangulybagan, promised for an exciting finish on Thursday as Debashis Mukherjee, who took a big step towards the title by beating Kunal Chattejee in the early round (7th) of the day, remained at the top with 7 points after 8th round along with Anurag Jaiswal.
T20: Jharkhand, Assam register wins
Apr 03, 2014, at 03:36 am
Kolkata, Apr 2 (IBNS) Assam and Jharkhand registered first wins in the Syed Mustaq Ali T20 cricket for east zone defeating Odisha and Tripura played here on Wednesday.
World Twenty20: ICC announces umpire appointments for semi-finals
Apr 03, 2014, at 01:13 am
Dhaka, Apr 2 (IBNS): The ICC on Wednesday announced details of the umpire and match referee appointments for the semi-finals of the ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014, which will take place at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) on Thursday and Friday with the women's semi-finals to be followed by the men's semi-finals.
Need to break into top-six in Asia: Prabhakaran
Apr 02, 2014, at 09:24 pm
New Delhi, Apr 2 (IBNS) FIFA’s Regional Development Officer for South and Central Asia Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran stressed that Women’s Football in India is heading in the “right direction†and that “India needs to break into the top-six in Asia.â€