ICC congratulates BCCI on 500th Test

Sep 21, 2016, at 06:33 pm

Dubai, Sept 21 (IBNS): International Cricket Council Chairman Shashank Manohar has congratulated the Board of Control for Cricket in India for the country’s 500th Test, which will be played against New Zealand in Kanpur from Thursday.

David Richardson presents ICC Test Championship mace to Misbah-ul-Haq

Sep 21, 2016, at 05:01 pm

Lahore, Sept 21 (IBNS): Misbah-ul-Haq on Wednesday received the ICC Test Championship mace for inspiring Pakistan to the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings for the first time since the current rankings system was introduced in 2003.

FC Goa play out enthralling draw with Rio Branco AC

Sep 21, 2016, at 03:06 am

Panaji, Sept 20 (IBNS) : FC Goa came from behind to claim a 2-2 draw in an enthralling match against Rio Branco AC on a sunny afternoon on the Espirito Santo Island. After conceding twice in the opening period, Zico’s side had an uphill task in the second half.

Yaya Toure retires from International football

Sep 21, 2016, at 02:01 am

London, Sept 20 (IBNS): Ivory Coast footballer Yaya Toure on Tuesday has announced his retirement from international football.

ICC conducts Elite Panel Conference in Dubai

Sep 21, 2016, at 01:16 am

Dubai, Sept 20 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council conducted its annual three-day Elite Panel Conference in Dubai from Sept 17 to 19 , which was attended by members of the Emirates Elite Panel of Match Referees, Emirate Elite Panel of ICC Umpires, members of the Emirates International Panel of ICC Umpires as well as its umpire coaches.

Ajmal rejects PCB's farewell offer

Sep 21, 2016, at 12:33 am

Islamabad, Sept 20 (IBNS): Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has declined Pakistan Cricket Board’s “fitting send-off”offer given to him.

FC Pune City signs Jesus Tato

Sep 20, 2016, at 10:28 pm

Pune, Sept 20 (IBNS): ISL side FC Pune City has signed Spanish forward Jesus Tato for the upcoming season of the cash-rich tournament.

Bruno Coutinho urges fans to full up stands

Sep 20, 2016, at 09:49 pm

Margao, Sept 20 (IBNS): Former India Captain and local hero Bruno Coutinho was spotted in the stands on the opening day to cheer for India’s young guns in the ongoing AFC U-16 Championship India 2016.

Nicolai's boys ready to challenge Iran

Sep 20, 2016, at 09:31 pm

New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS): The situation is so similar to 2012. India then coached by Colm Toal and playing in the AFC U-16 Finals in Tehran had to then win their last Group League match against China to keep alive their chances to make it to the quarterfinals, a match which eventually ended 2-2.

It is possible to beat USA or China in gymnastics: Dipa Karmakar

Sep 20, 2016, at 04:48 pm

Kolkata, Sep 20 (IBNS): Witnessing a change in perception towards gymnastics among Indians, Olympian Dipa Karmakar said it is possible to beat USA or China if the country prepares well for 2020 or 2024.

Kerala Blasters to conduct pre-season training camp in Kolkata

Sep 20, 2016, at 01:44 am

Kolkata, Sept 19 (IBNS): Kerala Blasters will conduct their last leg of pre-season training at the Mohun Bagan facility in Kolkata from Sept 20 to 28 to prepare for the upcoming season of the Indian Super League where they take on NorthEast United FC in the season opener on Oct 1 at Guwahati.

Dele Alli sings six years contract with Tottenham Hotspur

Sep 19, 2016, at 11:17 pm

London, Sept 19 (IBNS): Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli on Monday signed a six-year contract with the English football club.

BCCI announces Janalakshmi financial services as official partner

Sep 19, 2016, at 10:32 pm

Mumbai, Sept 19 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced Janalakshmi Financial Services (Jana) as an Official Partner for a period of three years. Jana will be the official financial services partner of the BCCI where the brand would enjoy visibility on the field.

Boys were able to strike better balance: Nicolai

Sep 19, 2016, at 09:44 pm

Madgaon, Sept 19 (IBNS): Indian U-17 World Cup Coach Nicolai Adam said that his boys were able to strike a “better balance” between offence and defence against Saudi Arabia. Nicolai was speaking at the Official post-match Press Conference after the Group A league match between the two Teams in the AFC U-16 Championship India 2016 ended 3-3 on Sunday (September 18).

BCCI launches ‘Dream Team’ initiative to mark 500th Test

Sep 19, 2016, at 08:51 pm

Mumbai, Sept 19 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday launched a fan engagement initiative ‘Dream Team’ to mark the 500th Test of Team India.

Indian shooter Subhankar Pramanick wins gold in Shooting Junior World Cup

Sep 19, 2016, at 07:04 pm

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IBNS): Indian shooter Subhankar Pramanick clinched the gold medal in 50m rifle prone event at the Shooting Junior World Cup organised by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), according to media reports on Monday.

Uri attack: Virat grieves for martyred soldiers

Sep 19, 2016, at 03:55 pm

Kanpur, Sept 19 (IBNS): Indian cricket team's Test skipper Virat Kohli on Monday mourned the death of soldiers in the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri town.

FIFA appoints PwC as new auditors

Sep 19, 2016, at 03:25 am

Zurich, Sept 18 (IBNS): The Bureau of the FIFA Council has appointed PwC Switzerland as the new statutory auditors of FIFA, according to an official release.

Assam CM kicks off Bordoloi Trophy football tournament

Sep 19, 2016, at 01:00 am

Guwahati, Sept 18 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday kicked off the 64th Bharat Ratna Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi Trophy when he set the ball rolling in the first match between Shillong Lajong and Oil India Limited Duliajan at Nehru Stadium in Guwahati.

BCCI declares open tender process for IPL telecast rights

Sep 18, 2016, at 11:40 pm

Mumbai, Sept 18 (IBNS): The Boards of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced that the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the VIVO Indian Premier League Media Rights will be available for purchase from Monday in Mumbai.

BCCI hosts the Associate & Affiliate tournament (Under-19) in Bangalore

Sep 18, 2016, at 08:59 pm

Mumbai, Sept 18 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is currently hosting The Associate & Affiliate Tournament (Under-19) being played at Alur, Bangalore ‪‪from Sept 15 to 21.

Edward Hanover appointed FIFA Chief Compliance Officer

Sep 18, 2016, at 01:41 am

Zurich, Sept 17 (IBNS): FIFA has announced that Edward Hanover, an experienced international compliance executive, has been appointed as the organisation’s Chief Compliance Officer.

Indian tour: Tim Southee ruled out of Tests

Sep 17, 2016, at 09:14 pm

New Delhi, Sept 17 (IBNS): The New Zealand Cricket on Saturday announced pacer Tim Southee has been ruled out of the side’s three match Test series against India with an ankle injury.

Saudi Arabia are as strong as UAE: Nicolai Adam

Sep 17, 2016, at 08:56 pm

Madgaon, Sept 17 (IBNS): The more you get to know him, the more you start admiring him. Despite losing his dad some 48 hours prior to India’s opener against UAE in the AFC U-16 Championship India 2016, Nicolai Adam, the tough German Coach wasn’t willing to let the World know about his personal loss. ‘Work is more important,’ he felt.

Post 2007 WC reactions helped Dhoni become a better cricketer

Sep 17, 2016, at 03:52 am

New York, Sept 16 (IBNS): Limited overs skipper of Indian cricket team MS Dhoni said the criticism following India's shocking early exit from 2007 World Cup in West Indies helped him become a better cricketer.

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan escapes helicopter crash

Sep 17, 2016, at 03:26 am

Dhaka, Sept 16 (IBNS): Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan escaped a helicopter crash by chance as the mishap occurred after dropping him in the country's Cox's Bazar area on Friday.

Cricketers Rohit Sharma , Ajinkya Rahane receive Arjuna Award from Sports Minister

Sep 17, 2016, at 02:27 am

Spain's Rafael Nadal pulls out of opening singles tie of Davis Cup

Sep 17, 2016, at 12:35 am

New Delhi, Sept 16 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal on Friday pulled out of the Davis Cup World Group Play-off against India due to stomach upset.

Will see you again next year, asserts Saudi coach

Sep 16, 2016, at 11:15 pm

New Delhi, Sept 16 (IBNS): Mohammed Abdullah Al Abdali, the Coach of Saudi Arabia has set his sight nothing less than reviving the winning memories from the '80s when the youngsters from the nation lifted the AFC U-16 silverware for the last time.

Three uncapped players named in England Test squad for Bangladesh

Sep 16, 2016, at 09:45 pm

London, Sept 16 (IBNS): England selectors have named a 17-man Test squad and 15-man ODI squad for the autumn tour of Bangladesh starting next month.