West Indies tri-nation ODI series to be played under lights
May 15, 2016, at 10:17 pm
Dubai, May 15 (IBNS) History will be created in the Caribbean when all 10 matches in the upcoming tri-nation one-day international deries will be day/night matches, an official release read.
ICC announces Claire Furlong as GM-Strategic Communications
May 15, 2016, at 08:31 pm
Dubai, May 15 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday announced that Claire Furlong has been appointed as the organisation's General Manager-Strategic Communications.
Kolkata: KKR beat Pune by 8 wickets in rain-hit IPL match
May 15, 2016, at 05:49 am
Kolkata, May 14 (IBNS): In a rain-hit IPL match, Kolkata Knight Riders were guided to eight wickets victory against MS Dhoni's Rising Pune Supergiants by a powerful knock by Yusuf Pathan (37*) here on Sunday.
Sporting Goa gear up for Aizawl FC challenge in Fed Cup semis
May 15, 2016, at 02:02 am
Vasco, May 14 (IBNS) : Sporting Goa will clash swords against Aizawl FC in the second leg of their Hero Federation Cup semi-final clash at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa on May 15, 2016.
Mohun Bagan progress into Fed Cup semis
May 15, 2016, at 02:01 am
Shillong, May 14 (IBNS) : Mohun Bagan played it safe to secure a goalless draw against hosts Shillong Lajong FC in the second leg of their Hero Federation Cup Semi Final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, Meghalaya to sail to the final of the Federation Cup on Saturday.
RCB's AB, Kohli script 144 runs victory over Gujarat Lions
May 15, 2016, at 01:56 am
Bangalore, May 14 (IBNS): Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli (109) and AB de Villiers (129*) set up a record second wicket partnership of 229 runs which helped their Royal Challengers Bangalore thrash Gujarat Lions by a mammoth 144 runs in an IPL match here on Saturday.
FIFA Congress drives football forward, first female secretary general appointed
May 14, 2016, at 06:42 pm
Zurich, May 14 (IBNS) The 66th FIFA Congress kicked off a new era for FIFA and global football with the announcement of a “step change†in FIFA’s investment in football development, new FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura, progress on the implementation of the reforms, and the FIFA Legends programme.
Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura appointed FIFA Secretary General
May 14, 2016, at 02:55 pm
Zurich, May 14 (IBNS) The FIFA Council has appointed Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura of Senegal as FIFA Secretary General (SG).
Vijender Singh extends his Pro Boxing winning streak to 6-0, beats Andrzej Soldra
May 14, 2016, at 02:47 pm
Bolton, May 14 (IBNS): Boxer Vijender Singh continued to dominance in the Pro Boxing ring as he extended his winning streak to 6-0 by beating Poland’s Andrzej Soldra via knockout in Bolton on Friday.
IPL: KingsXIPunjab register fourth win, beat MI by 7 wickets
May 14, 2016, at 05:06 am
Visakhapatnam, May 13 (IBNS) Playing an away match, KingsXIPunjab won it by seven wickets, beating home side Mumbai Indians here on Friday.
May 13, 2016, at 11:05 pm
Mumbai, May 13 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday welcomed the extension of Anil Kumble’s term as ICC Cricket Committee Chairman for another three years and Rahul Dravid’s appointment to the Committee.
Lajong face uphill battle against MB in Fed Cup semis
May 13, 2016, at 10:32 pm
Shillong, May 13 (IBNS): Mohun Bagan will start as clear favourites to make the cut when they take on Shillong Lajong FC in the second leg semi final of the Federation Cup in Shillong on Saturday evening (May 14, 2016) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, Meghalaya.
Arun Jaitley graced the National Finals 2016 of GAIL Indian Speedstar
May 13, 2016, at 09:09 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): Union Minister of Finance and Information & Broadcasting Arun Jaitley graced the National Finals 2016 of GAIL-Indian Speedstar, an initiative by GAIL (India) Limited to spot, screen, select and nurture the talents in athletics.
Kallis joins TKR as Chief Mentor
May 13, 2016, at 09:08 pm
Port-of-Spain, May 13 (IBNS) Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan owned Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) has announced that former South African cricketer Jacques Kallis will serve as its Chief Mentor for the 2016 HERO Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign.
Dravid and Jayawardena appointed to ICC Cricket Committee
May 13, 2016, at 06:18 pm
Dubai, May 13 (IBNS) Former India captain Rahul Dravid and ex-Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardena have been appointed to the ICC Cricket Committee, adding even more cricketing experience to the list of eminent people already on the committee, an official release said.
ICC lauds Charlotte Edwards as cornerstone of England's cricket
May 13, 2016, at 05:02 pm
Dubai, May 13 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday lauded former England Women's cricket team captain and top order batsman Charlotte Edwards, who announced her retirement from cricket recently.
66th FIFA Congress opens with celebration of Mexican football
May 13, 2016, at 04:33 pm
Zurich, May 13 (IBNS) Mexico City’s Auditorio Nacional hosted the Opening Ceremony of the 66th FIFA Congress on Thursday, May 12, as six different show acts progressed from the origins of the Mayan ball game through the history of Mexican football to the present day.
IPL: Samson, Pant guide Delhi home, beat SRH by 7 wickets
May 13, 2016, at 05:19 am
Hyderabad, May 12 (IBNS) Chasing 147 runs to win the match and enter the top four, Delhi Daredevils beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets here on Thursday.
Marylebone Cricket Club releases laws of cricket app
May 13, 2016, at 02:32 am
Dubai, May 12 (IBNS): Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has released the first ever Laws of Cricket app.
BCCI welcomes election of Shashank Manohar as ICC Chairman
May 12, 2016, at 11:53 pm
Mumbai, May 12 (IBNS) The BCCI has welcomed the unopposed election of Shashank Manohar as the Chairman of the ICC.
Shashank Manohar creates history, becomes first elected independent ICC Chairman
May 12, 2016, at 06:14 pm
Dubai, May 12 (IBNS) Shashank Manohar has been elected by the Board unanimously and unopposed as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) following the ICC Full Council’s approval of constitutional amendments proposed by the Board following its April meeting.
Football fiesta as World Stars spark Azteca Stadium anniversary
May 12, 2016, at 05:53 pm
Zurich, May 12 (IBNS) Engaging more with the football world and getting football back to the heart of FIFA is a mission that’s high on the agenda of President Gianni Infantino as world football's governing body enters a new era.
May 12, 2016, at 05:27 am
Bangalore, May 11 (IBNS):Kieron Pollard (35*) and Jos Buttler (29*) added 55 runs in the fifth wicket partnership as they helped Mumbai Indians beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets in an IPL match here on Wednesday.
ICC withdraws disciplinary proceedings against Kusal Perera
May 12, 2016, at 05:00 am
Dubai, May 11 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced that it has withdrawn disciplinary charges against Sri Lanka batsman Kusal Perera and lifted the provisional suspension previously imposed on him.
Red FM plays ‘Band Baaja’ on the streets of Kolkata
May 12, 2016, at 02:52 am
Kolkata, May 11 (IBNS) : Red FM, India’s only Cricketwala FM and the official radio partner for the KKR team is blowing the IPL trumpet out loud this season.
Michael Clarke to play Hong Kong's Twenty20 Blitz
May 11, 2016, at 11:21 pm
Sydney, May 11 (IBNS) Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke is all set to return to competitive cricket with the Hong Kong T20 Blitz.
Charlotte Edwards retires from international cricket
May 11, 2016, at 10:40 pm
London, May 11 (IBNS) Ending a chapter in the history of cricket, England women’s captain Charlotte Edwards on Wednesday announced her retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.
FIFA Council agrees on four-phase bidding process for 2026 FIFA World Cup
May 11, 2016, at 05:27 pm
Zurich, May 11 (IBNS) The official activities leading up to the 66th FIFA Congress in Mexico City started with a two-day inaugural meeting of the FIFA Council, the supervisory and strategic body that sets the vision for FIFA and global football.
Would have been unethical on my part to continue as ICC chairman: Shashank Manohar
May 11, 2016, at 04:38 pm
Kolkata, May 11 (IBNS) Former International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Shashnak Manohar, who resigned on Tuesday from his posts, said it would have been unethical for him to remain in the ICC after he submitted his resignation letter to the BCCI.
Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Pune by 4 runs
May 11, 2016, at 05:23 am
Visakhapatnam, May 10 (IBNS) Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Rising Pune Supergiants by four runs in a thrilling IPL match here on Tuesday.