Olivier, Morris added to South African Test squad against Australia
Mar 19, 2018, at 02:01 am
Durban, Mar 18 (IBNS): Cricket South Africa have added fast bowler Duanne Olivier and all-rounder Chris Morris to the Standard Bank Proteas squad for the remaining two Sunfoil Test matches against Australia.
India win toss, opt to field first against Bangladesh in T20 final
Mar 19, 2018, at 01:17 am
Colombo, Mar 18 (IBNS): India won the toss and opted to field first in the final of the T20 tournament against Bangladesh here on Sunday.
Kevin Pietersen announces retirement from cricket
Mar 18, 2018, at 11:25 pm
London, Mar 18 (IBNS): Former English batsman Kevin Pietersen has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, ending his glorious career that saw him play some memorable innings across the globe.
Saina Nehwal turns 28, Indian celebrities wish her on birthday
Mar 17, 2018, at 10:15 pm
Hyderabad, Mar 17 (IBNS): India's badminton sensation Saina Nehwal turned 28 on Saturday as celebrities from different corners of society wished her on the special day.
Shakib and Nurul fined for breachinf ICC code of conduct in separate incidents
Mar 17, 2018, at 09:34 pm
Dubai, Mar 17 (IBNS): Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan and reserve player Nurul Hasan have both been fined 25 per cent of their match fees and also received one demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct in separate incidents during their side’s Twenty20 International against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday.
Mason Crane will miss the remainder of England’s tour of New Zealand due to injury: ECB
Mar 16, 2018, at 11:04 pm
London, Mar 16 (IBNS): English bowler Mason Crane will miss the remainder of England’s tour of New Zealand with a back injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed on Friday.
Rabada hearing confirmed for Mar 19: ICC
Mar 16, 2018, at 10:13 pm
Dubai, Mar 16 (IBNS): South African paceman Kagiso Rabada was suspended for the remaining two matches of the ongoing four-Test series against Australia.
PSL: Sunil Narine reported for a suspected illegal bowling action
Mar 16, 2018, at 10:05 pm
Dubai, Mar 16 (IBNS): Ahead of the Indian Premier League, West Indies spinner Sunil Narine has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match.
T20: Rohit Sharma, Sundar help India beat Bangladesh, reach final
Mar 15, 2018, at 02:26 pm
Colombo, Mar 15 (IBNS): A smartly played 89 runs innings by skipper Rohit Sharma helped India beat Bangladesh by 17 runs in the group stage match of the ongoing T20 tournament as the Men In Blue cruised to the final of the tournament here on Wednesday.
India Women’s squad for T20I Tri-Series announced
Mar 15, 2018, at 01:07 am
Mumbai, Mar 14 (IBNS): The BCCI's All-India Women's Selection Committee has named the India Women's squad for the upcoming Paytm T20I Tri-Series.
Bangladesh win toss, opt to bowl first against India in T20 clash
Mar 15, 2018, at 12:36 am
Colombo, Mar 14 (IBNS): Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in a group stage match of the T20 tournament here on Wednesday.
Match officials for Super Six and play-offs announced
Mar 13, 2018, at 11:48 pm
Dubai, Mar 13 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced umpire and match referee appointments for the Super Six and play-off ranking matches, which will start on Thursday, 15 March.
2nd division league 2017-18 kicks off tomorrow
Mar 13, 2018, at 09:27 pm
New Delhi, Mar 13 (IBNS): With the 2nd Division League 2017-18 kicking-off on Wednesday, century old Mohammedan Sporting Club will play host to Jamshedpur FC Reserves at the Barasat Stadium near Kolkata followed by Langsning FC squaring off against Chennaiyin FC Reserves.
India beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in T20 tournament match
Mar 13, 2018, at 02:36 pm
Colombo, Mar 13 (IBNS): An all-round performance by India helped the visitors beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in another group stage match of the T20 tournament here on Monday.
Canadian Brian McKeever wins Paralympic gold in 2018 Winter Games
Mar 13, 2018, at 02:26 pm
Toronto, Mar 13 (IBNS): Brian McKeever, from Canada, one of the older athletes in the World Cup circuit at age of 38 battled against men nearly 20 years his junior and won gold at PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
Paytm signs up as the Official Umpire partner for VIVO IPL for the next 5 years
Mar 13, 2018, at 01:20 am
Mumbai, Mar 12 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced its association with Paytm as the Official Umpire Partner of the VIVO Indian Premier League for the next five years.
CEAT renews its partnership as Official Strategic Time Out Partner of VIVO IPL for next 5 years
Mar 12, 2018, at 11:49 pm
Mumbai, Mar 12 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced it will continue its association with CEAT as the Official Strategic Time Out Partner of the VIVO Indian Premier League for the next five years.
ICC confirms USACA events as disapproved cricket
Mar 12, 2018, at 06:48 pm
Dubai, Mar 12 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Monday that two bilateral series being planned by former ICC Member United States of America Cricket Association (USACA) would constitute unsanctioned events within the ICC’s regulatory framework.
Dinesh Chandimal suspended for two T20IS for over-rate offence: ICC
Mar 12, 2018, at 01:14 am
Dubai/Colombo, Mar 11 (IBNS): Dinesh Chandimal has been suspended from Sri Lanka’s upcoming two Twenty20 Internationals in the three-nation series after being found guilty of a serious over-rate offence in Saturday’s match against Bangladesh in Colombo.
Barcelona agree to terms to sign Brazilian footballer Arthur Melo
Mar 11, 2018, at 11:10 pm
Barcelona, Mar 11 (IBNS): Football club FC Barcelona and the Brazilian club Gremio de Porto Alegre have reached an agreement on a purchase option for the player Arthur Henrique Ramos de Oliveira Melo.
Unbeaten Windies and Zimbabwe join Scotland in the Super Six
Mar 11, 2018, at 03:53 pm
Harare, Mar 11 (IBNS): An eye-catching maiden century by Rovman Powell steered the Windies into the Super Six of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 with a convincing 52 runs victory over Ireland in a Group A match, while Zimbabwe also maintained their unbeaten run in Group B and progressed to the next stage with an 89 runs victory over Hong Kong on Saturday.
Five places in Super Six up for grabs in the remaining eight matches
Mar 10, 2018, at 11:10 pm
Dubai, Mar 10 (IBNS): It has all come down to the last eight matches in the group stages of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 with five places in the Super Six still up for grabs.
R Ashwin to replace injured Ravindra Jadeja
Mar 10, 2018, at 09:29 pm
New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee of the BCCI on Saturday named Indian spinner R Ashwin as the replacement for injured Ravindra Jadeja in the Rest of India squad for the Paytm Z R Irani Cup.
Keemo Paul replaces Sheldon Cottrell in the Windies side
Mar 10, 2018, at 03:14 am
Dubai, Mar 9 (IBNS): The ICC has confirmed that the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 has approved Keemo Paul as a replacement player for Sheldon Cottrell in the Windies squad for the tournament, which began on 4 March.
Mar 10, 2018, at 01:27 am
Cricket today is one of the most followed sport with around 2.5 billion followers around the world. In India, it is nothing short of a religion. And when the world’s richest domestic T20 competition airs on television, it begets an indescribable excitement and a humongous fan following.
Virat Kohli steps out to bat as Brand Ambassador for Uber India
Mar 09, 2018, at 11:23 pm
Kolkata, Mar 9 (IBNS): Uber, a ridesharing app, on Friday announced the appointment of Virat Kohli, Captain of the Indian Cricket team as its first brand ambassador in India, a first of its kind initiative across the Asia Pacific region.
Constantine announces lit of 32 probables
Mar 09, 2018, at 11:17 pm
New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS): National Coach Stephen Constantine has announced a list of 32 probables for a preparatory camp in Mumbai ahead of India’s forthcoming AFC Asian Cup qualifier match against Kyrgyz Republic scheduled to be played at the Dolon Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek on Mar 27.
FIR lodged against Indian pacer Mohammad Shami for domestic violence
Mar 09, 2018, at 06:02 pm
Kolkata, Mar 9 (IBNS) : The Kolkata police on Friday registered an FIR against team India pacer Mohammad Shami under sections of attempt to murder and torture on the basis of his wife's complaint, reports said.
After hectic tours, Virat Kohli enjoys holiday
Mar 09, 2018, at 05:48 pm
New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS): Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli, who has been touring different parts of the world, seems to be enjoying his break.
India beat Bangladesh by six wickets in Colombo
Mar 09, 2018, at 04:05 am
Colombo, Mar 8 (IBNS): India defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in a T20I on the ongoing tri-series in Colombo on Thursday.