Robin, Ganesh summoned to camp to get themselves assessed

Mar 19, 2016, at 09:22 pm

New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS): For the first time perhaps in recent times the National Camp has seen two Players on rehab being summoned by the National Coach to monitor and assess the recovery process which Robin Singh and Dhanpal Ganesh are presently undergoing.

Wanda Group becomes new FIFA partner

Mar 19, 2016, at 09:03 pm

Zurich, Mar 19 (IBNS)The Wanda Group is the first Chinese company to sign up as a FIFA partner. This grants them the highest level of sponsorship rights, which includes the next four FIFA World Cup editions.

India to face Pakistan in high voltage match, Google dedicates a doodle on Saturday

Mar 19, 2016, at 06:46 pm

Mountain View, Mar 19 (IBNS) Google on Saturday doodled about arch rivals India-Pakistan's upcoming match in the World T20, scheduled to happen later in the day.

Waqar Younis feels Pakistan have advantage against India

Mar 19, 2016, at 05:07 am

Kolkata, Mar 18 (IBNS) Former speedstar and Pakistan's head coach Waqar Younis feels Pakistan have added advantage against India in the crucial T20 World Cup match on Saturday at Eden Gardens after the hosts were defeated in the opener against New Zealand at Nagpur.

World T20: England chase down mammoth target to upset South Africa

Mar 19, 2016, at 05:05 am

Mumbai, Mar 18 (IBNS) Chasing a mammoth score of 230 runs in 20 overs, England won the match by 2 wickets, against South Africa here on Friday.

India-Pakistan clash in high-voltage ICC World T20 clash tomorrow

Mar 19, 2016, at 04:42 am

Kolkata, Mar 18 (IBNS) Keen contest is on the card as India meet Pakistaan in a crucial T20 World Cup clash at the iconic Eden Gardens here on Saturday.

#WT20: Kolkata Police to put Indo-Pak match under 'foolproof' security layer

Mar 19, 2016, at 04:20 am

Kolkata, Mar 18 (IBNS): The Kolkata Police are going to arrange an elaborated security arrangements in and around Eden Gardens for India-Pakistan WT20 match, which is scheduled to be held on Saturday.

Lasith Malinga ruled out of ICC World T20

Mar 19, 2016, at 12:04 am

Colombo, Mar 18 (IBNS): Sri Lankan cricketer Lasith Malinga, who had guided his side to World T20 victory last time, has been ruled out of the tournament this year.

NZ beat Australia by 8 runs in World T20 clash

Mar 18, 2016, at 11:48 pm

Dharamsala, Mar 18 (IBNS): After beating India, New Zealand beat Australia by 8 runs in a tight contest of the ICC World T20 here on Friday.

India-Pakistan rivalry is bigger than Ashes: Ashwin

Mar 18, 2016, at 09:47 pm

Kolkata, Mar 18 (IBNS): Spinner R Ashwin on Friday said the rivalry between India and Pakistan is even bigger than the Ashes.

We need to repeat our performance against Bangladesh: Waqar Younis

Mar 18, 2016, at 09:22 pm

Kolkata, Mar 18 (IBNS): Pakistan coach Waqar Younis on Friday said his side will have good chance to win Saturday's crucial match against hosts India if they can repeat the performance put against Bangladesh.

FIFA reports loss for 2015, but increases middle-term financial objectives

Mar 18, 2016, at 02:41 pm

Zurich, Mar 18 (IBNS) The unprecedented events that occurred in 2015 have impacted upon FIFA’s financial results, however the organisation’s healthy reserves have allowed it to weather the storm.

World T20: Sri Lanka defeat Afghanistan by 6 wickets to win match

Mar 18, 2016, at 05:03 am

Kolkata, Mar 17 (IBNS) Defending champions Sri Lanka started their 2016 World T20 campaign on a winning note as they beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets, here on Thursday.

Afghanistan scored 153 against Sri Lanka

Mar 18, 2016, at 03:21 am

Kolkata, Mar 17 (IBNS) Guided by a gutsy 62 by skipper Ashgar Stanikzad, Afghanistan scored a fighting 153 by losing seven wickets in their first Super Ten league outing of the ICC World T20 against Sri Lanka here on Thursday.

England sends valiant Bangladesh hurling to second defeat

Mar 18, 2016, at 02:54 am

Bengaluru, Mar 17 (IBNS) Skipper Charlotte Edwards led the way with 60 as former champion England opened its campaign in the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 with a 36-run demolition of Bangladesh in Bengaluru on Thursday.

ICC World T20: Afghanistan win toss, elect to bat first against SL

Mar 18, 2016, at 01:39 am

Kolkata, March 17 (IBNS) Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first in their maiden Super Ten group one league match of the ICC World T20 against current champions Sri Lanka at Eden gardens here Thursday.

Indian team practice in Delhi

Mar 18, 2016, at 01:38 am

New Delhi, Mar 17 (IBNS) : The Indian National Team which assembled in the Capital for the forthcoming back to back Russia 2018 Joint Qualification Round 2 matches against Iran and Turkmenistan respectively had their first practice session at the Ambedkar Stadium on Thursday.

Shuttler Saina Nehwal celebrates her 26th birthday

Mar 17, 2016, at 07:55 pm

Mumbai, Mar 17 (IBNS) Ace Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal turned a year older as the shuttler celebrates her 26th birthday on Thursday.

Pakistan go down fighting to West Indies in ICC Women’s World Twenty20

Mar 17, 2016, at 06:20 am

Chennai, Mar 16 (IBNS) The West Indies began its journey in the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 2016 on a winning note, defeating Pakistan by four runs in an exciting Group B match in Chennai on Wednesday.

ICC World T20: Gayle hammers 100 no to help West Indies beat England

Mar 17, 2016, at 06:17 am

Mumbai, Mar 16 (IBNS): Riding on Chris Gayle's heroic 48-ball 100 runs unbeaten knock, West Indies cruised to six wickets victory over England in an ICC World T20 match here on Wednesday.

ICC World T20: Bangladesh scorecard

Mar 17, 2016, at 01:23 am

Kolkata, Mar 16 (IBNS) Following is the score board of Bangladesh innings in their inaugural T 20 World Cup match against Pakistan at Eden Gardens here on Wednesday

Pakistan crush Bangladesh by 55 runs

Mar 17, 2016, at 01:20 am

Kolkata. Mar 16 (IBNS) Displaying all round dominance, Pakistan began the ICC World Twenty 20 campaign in style by defeating Bangladesh easily by 55 runs in Super 10 Group B match here on Wednesday.

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 55 runs

Mar 17, 2016, at 12:35 am

Kolkata, Mar 16 (IBNS) Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 55 runs in their first ICC World T20 match here on Wednesday.

Vivo IPL 2016 embarks on its first ever trophy tour from March 19

Mar 17, 2016, at 12:09 am

New Delhi, Mar 16 (IBNS) Indian Premier League (IPL), the sporting spectacle cheered by every Indian and cricket fan across the globe begins its journey with the first ever Trophy Tourstarting Mar 19.

FIFA seeks millions from defendants named in US investigation

Mar 16, 2016, at 11:50 pm

Zurich, Mar 16 (IBNS) FIFA on Wednesday submitted documents to the US authorities in an effort to reclaim tens of millions of dollars pocketed illegally by corrupt FIFA members and other football officials.

ICC World T20: Scorecard of Pakistan-Bangladesh match

Mar 16, 2016, at 11:31 pm

Kolkata, March 16 (IBNS) Following is the scoreboard of Pakistan innings in their first World Cup T20 match against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens here Wednesday:

ICC World T20: Bangladesh face uphill task as Pakistan score 201/5

Mar 16, 2016, at 11:11 pm

Kolkata, Mar 16 (IBNS) Former champions Pakistan got over their Mirpur blues and piled up 201 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their stipulated 20 overs against Bangladesh in their first ICC World T20 match at Eden Gardens here on Wednesday.

Pakistan post 201/5 against Bangladesh

Mar 16, 2016, at 10:41 pm

Kolkata, Mar 16 (IBNS): Skipper Shahid Afridi played an electrifying knock of 49 runs off 19 balls to help Pakistan post 201 runs for the loss of five wickets in their 20 overs in a ICC World T20 match here.

Pakistan win toss, opt to bat first

Mar 16, 2016, at 09:01 pm

Kolkata, Mar 16 (IBNS) Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi won the toss and decided to bat first against Bangladesh in the Super 10 of ICC World T20 in Group B match at Eden Gardens here today.

To win something, we must be willing to sacrifice: MC Mary Kom

Mar 16, 2016, at 08:29 pm

She is India's foremost woman pugilist, who dominated the ring for over a decade. Mary Kom is a force to reckon with be it inside the ring or outside of it. As she prepares to don the gloves for one last time in the upcoming Rio Olympics, IBNS-TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity finds out her current state and preparations ahead of the world's highest sporting event