Dipika joins women's sports campaign
Apr 12, 2014, at 04:51 am
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): Sporting goods manufacturer adidas has recently announced that the current world number 11 in Squash, Dipika Pallikal, has been roped to participate in the women sports campaign named “ all in for #mygirlsâ€.
India ‘A’ to tour Australia
Apr 12, 2014, at 04:23 am
Mumbai, April 11 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced that the India ‘A’ squad is scheduled to tour Australia in July- August 2014 to participate in two four-day games against Australia ‘A’.
Wahingdoh qualify for I-League
Apr 12, 2014, at 03:37 am
Aizawl, Apr 11 (IBNS): In a thrilling match of deciding match the 2nd Division League at the Lammual Stadium in Aizawl on Friday, the Shillong Club Royal Wahingdoh came back from behind as they rallied to beat Sangbad Pratidin Bhawanipore FC 3-2 to earn a ticket to the 2014-15 edition of the Airtel I-League.
IPL: Deepak Parekh appointed as Gavaskar's special advisor
Apr 12, 2014, at 03:00 am
Mumbai, Apr 11 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday said it has appointed Deepak Parekh as Interim President, Sunil Gavaskar's special advisor for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) session.
Prakash Thorat becomes 1st Pune player to play in AFC Cup
Apr 12, 2014, at 02:57 am
Pune, Apr 11 (IBNS): Pune FC striker Prakash Thorat earned a unique distinction when he started in the AFC Cup encounter against Nay Pyi Taw FC at the Paung Laung Stadium, Myanmar.
I-L: Pune FC eager to break East Bengal jinx
Apr 12, 2014, at 02:52 am
Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS): Pune FC hopes for change in fortunes when they face Kolkata-giants East Bengal in a rescheduled I-League Round-3 encounter at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday.
Kabbadi: Abhishek buys Jaipur franchise
Apr 11, 2014, at 06:40 am
Mumbai, Apr 10 (IBNS) Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan on Thursday said he has bought the Jaipur franchise of the proposed Pro Kabbadi league.
India moves up 7 places in FIFA rankings
Apr 11, 2014, at 06:26 am
Zurich, Apr 10 (IBNS): India has moved up seven places in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday.
Associate countries get a chance of Test status
Apr 11, 2014, at 05:34 am
Dubai, Apr 10 (IBNS) The ICC Board approved the introduction of an ICC Test Challenge which will take place every four years between the lowest ranked Test team and the winner of the ICC Intercontinental Cup.
Second Division League: Wahingdoh vs Bhawanipore
Apr 10, 2014, at 08:27 pm
Aizawal, Apr 10 (IBNS) Veteran Brazilian goal-poacher Jose Ramirez Barreto, currently plying his skills with Bhawanipore FC, believes that everyone associated with the Kolkata outfit know the importance of their game with Shillong outfit Royal Wahingdoh FC at the Lammual Stadium on Friday, April 11.
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.
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.
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.
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.