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IPL: Pune beat Kings XI Punjba, reach play-offs

May 15, 2017, at 02:49 am

Pune, May 14 (IBNS): On their home turf, Rising Pune Supergiant defeated Kings XI Punjab by nine wickets in an IPL clash to qualify for the playoffs of the tournament on Sunday.

ICC announces Champions Trophy prize money details

May 14, 2017, at 07:43 pm

Dubai, May 14 (IBNS): The upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in England and Wales from 1-18 June carries a total prize money of $4.5 million with the winner of the eight-team tournament taking home a cheque of $2.2 million, the International Cricket Council announced on Sunday.

Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 9 runs, stay at the top of the table

May 14, 2017, at 06:01 am

Kolkata, May 13 (IBNS): Mumbai Indians defeated host team Kolkata Knight Riders by nine runs to finish the league matches at the top spot, in the tenth edition of the Indian Premier League, on Saturday.

Shah Rukh Khan visits Kolkata to cheer for his team KKR

May 14, 2017, at 04:15 am

Kolkata, May 13 (IBNS): Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is also the owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders, flew down to Kolkata for the first time to support his team in the tenth edition of the Indian Premier League on Saturday.

IPL: Mubai Indians score 172 for 5 against Kolkata Knight Riders

May 14, 2017, at 04:10 am

Kolkata, May 13 (IBNS): A flamboyant knock of 63 of 36 deliveries by Ambati Rayadu and his 61 run partnership with Saurav Tiwari (52 off 43 balls) guided Mumbai Indians to score 172 runs for the loss of five wickets in their innings against Kolkata Knight Riders in their last league match at Eden Gardens here Saturday night.

Australian pacers could be tough to face, says Clarke on Champions Trophy

May 14, 2017, at 04:01 am

Kolkata, May 13 (IBNS): Visiting Kolkata, former Australian skipper Michael Clarke said he feels that pacers from his nation will be a threat to other participating nations in the upcoming Champions Trophy due to the conditions of the United Kingdom.

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Gujarat Lions, qualify for IPL playoffs

May 14, 2017, at 01:27 am

Kanpur, May 13 (IBNS); Sunrisers Hyderabad qualified for the playoffs by beating Gujarat Lions in an IPL clash by 8 wickets here on Saturday.

BCCI announces match officials for VIVO IPL Playoffs 2017

May 13, 2017, at 11:29 pm

New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced the match officials for the VIVO Indian Premier League Playoffs that will be played from May 16 to 21.

IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad win toss, opt to field first

May 13, 2017, at 10:25 pm

Kanpur, May 13 (IBNS): Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to field first against Gujarat Lions in an IPL match here on Saturday.

National team to camp in Mumbai ahead of Kyrgyz match

May 13, 2017, at 09:15 pm

New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): The Indian National Team will be camping in Mumbai at the Andheri Sports Complex from May 20, 2017, to prepare for India’s forthcoming AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 qualifying match against the Kyrgyz Republic which is slated to be played in Bengaluru on June 13, 2017.

Fed Cup: Mohun Bagan play 1-1 draw with Bengaluru FC

May 13, 2017, at 03:01 am

Cutack, may 12 (IBNS): Defending Hero Federation Cup Champions Mohun Bagan finished table toppers of Group B with seven points out of three matches, after playing out a 1-1 draw against Bengaluru FC in the ongoing 38th edition of the Hero Federation Cup in Cuttack, Odisha on Friday.

Ten man Shillong Lajong lave it late to defeat DSK Shivajians

May 12, 2017, at 11:44 pm

Cuttack, May 12 (IBNS): Ten-man Shillong Lajong defeated DSK Shivajians 3-2 in the ongoing 38th edition of the Hero Federation Cup at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha on Friday.

Sangakkara believes it is an exciting time for cricket in USA

May 12, 2017, at 09:50 pm

New York, May 12 (IBNS): Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara believes that the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) can grow from strength to strength when the Florida leg of matches takes place on the weekend of Aug 5 and 6.

IPL 2017: Mumbai Indians wins toss, elects to field

May 12, 2017, at 02:08 am

Mumbai, May 11(IBNS): Mumbai Indians captain, Rohit Sharma, won the toss and elected to field first against Kings XI Punjab, in the tenth edition of Indian Premier League, on Thursday.

ItzCash and Kings XI Punjab drive epilepsy awareness

May 11, 2017, at 10:49 pm

Mumbai, May 11 (IBNS): The current IPL squad of Kings XI Punjab has joined hands with ItzCash, a digital payment platform, to drive awareness around epilepsy.

Vedanta to foster skill building in sports through Sesa Football Academy

May 11, 2017, at 02:51 am

Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS): The multinational natural resources conglomerate, Vedanta on Wednesday announced a strategic roadmap to actively foster skill development in sports across the country.

IPL: Delhi Daredevils win toss, opt to field

May 11, 2017, at 01:27 am

Kanpur, May 10 (IBNS): Delhi Daredevils won the toss and opted to field first against Gujarat Lions in an IPL match here on Wednesday.

Fed Cup: DSK Shivajians defea Bengaluru FC

May 10, 2017, at 11:57 pm

Cuttack, May 10 (IBNS): DSK Shivajians rode on Spanish import Juan Barraso's brace to defeat JSW Bengaluru FC 2-0 in the ongoing 38th edition of the Hero Federation Cup here at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha on Wednesday, to throw open Group B.

Former London Marathon winner Hugh Jones to conduct Course Measurement Workshop in Bengaluru

May 10, 2017, at 11:05 pm

Bengaluru, May 9 (IBNS): Spearheading the distance running movement in India, Procam International today announced the first ever course measurement workshop for beginners -a hands-on experience to learn the art of course measurement for distance running events.

Defending champion Geremew returns to TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2017, Cheptai heads women’s field

May 10, 2017, at 10:42 pm

Bangalore, May 9 (IBNS): Ethiopia’s defending champion Mosinet Geremew will return to the TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2017 with the aim of acquiring his third successive victory at the World’s premier 10K run on Sunday 21 May. Marking a decade in the city, this year’s runners will contest for a total prize money of 2,05,059 USD.

Kingfisher appointed official Lager partner for ICC Champions Trophy

May 10, 2017, at 09:46 pm

Dubai, May 10 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the appointment of Kingfisher as the Official Lager Partner for this summer’s ICC Champions Trophy to be held in England and Wales from 1-18 June.

Ola ties up with cricket academies to offer scholarships to driver partners’ children

May 10, 2017, at 09:31 pm

Mumbai, May 10 (IBNS): Ola, India’s leading mobile app for transportation, announced its tie up with leading cricket academies in Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Pune including the Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAP); to provide 3-month cricket scholarships to children of driver partners.

Squads confirmed for ICC Champions Trophy

May 10, 2017, at 09:17 pm

Dubai, May 10 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday confirmed the squads which will be taking part in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy which will be staged in the United Kingdom from 1-18 June.

Shashank Manohar to continue for full term as ICC Chairman

May 10, 2017, at 08:49 pm

Dubai, May 10 (IBNS):The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday confirmed Shashank Manohar will continue to function as the Independent Chairman of ICC.

Kings XI Punjab bowlers manage 14 runs victory against KKR

May 10, 2017, at 05:09 am

Mohali, May 9 (IBNS): In a crucial match for them, Kings XI Punjba bowlers managed to clinch 14 runs victory against Kolkata Knight Riders here on Tuesday.

BCCI congratulates fast bowler Jhulan Goswami

May 10, 2017, at 03:26 am

Mumbai, May 9 (IBNS): The BCCI on Tuesday congratulated Indian women pacer Jhulan Goswami for becoming the leading wicket taker in Women’s ODIs.

Aizawl FC beat Churchill Bros FC tp advance tp semis

May 10, 2017, at 03:21 am

Cuttack, May 9 (IBNS): Champions of India Aizawl FC registered a 2-1 win over Churchill Brothers in the ongoing 38th edition of the Hero Federation Cup in Cuttack, Odisha on Tuesday.

Jhulan Goswami becomes highest wicket taker in ODIs

May 10, 2017, at 02:24 am

Mumbai, May 9 (IBNS): Indian pacer Jhulan Goswami has set another record when she became the highest wicket taker in ODI cricket.

IPL 2017: KKR win toss, elect to field

May 10, 2017, at 01:26 am

Mohali, May 9 (IBNS): Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir won the toss and elected to field first against Kings XI Punjab in one of the last few league matches of the Indian Premier League, on Tuesday.

East Bengal ride on Robin Singh's brace to down Chennai City FC

May 10, 2017, at 12:08 am

Cuttack, May 9 (IBNS): Kingfisher East Bengal defeated Chennai City FC 2-0 to register their first win in the ongoing 38th edition of the Hero Federation Cup at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha on Tuesday leading them to garner four points out of two matches.