Kolkata to root for IDBI Marathon on Sunday

Mar 05, 2016, at 05:02 pm

Kolkata, Mar 5 (IBNS) The ninth edition of IDBI Federal Life Insurance Kolkata Marathon, that will be flagged off on Sunday from Red Road in the city, will witness participation of over 15,000 enthusiastic runners.

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in Asia Cup clash

Mar 05, 2016, at 04:49 am

Dhaka, Mar 4 (IBNS) In a consolation victory, Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by six wickets here on Friday.

England has a powerful batting lineup: Paul

Mar 05, 2016, at 03:25 am

London, Mar 4 (IBNS): Former captain Paul Collingwood has said England has a 'powerful' batting line-up to win the ICC World T20 trophy.

Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Mar 05, 2016, at 01:57 am

Dubai, Mar 4 (IBNS) Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan has received an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during his side’s Asia Cup Twenty20 match against Pakistan in Mirpur on Wednesday.

Suriname withdraws from ICC World Cricket League Division 5 following ICC player eligibility investigation

Mar 05, 2016, at 01:27 am

Dubai, Mar 4 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced that the Surinaamse Cricket Bond (SCB) has withdrawn its team from the forthcoming ICC World Cricket League (WCL) Division 5 in Jersey.

AIFF Disciplinary Committee fines FC Goa

Mar 05, 2016, at 01:21 am

Mumbai, Mar 4 (IBNS) The AIFF Disciplinary Committee which met at the Football House in New Delhi on Friday where decision was taken to fine FC Goa for Rs. 50 lakhs.

Team India unveils T20 national team kit

Mar 05, 2016, at 12:08 am

New Delhi, Mar 4 (IBNS) When the men and women's India National Cricket Teams step onto the field to greet their nation’s cheers at the T20 games in India, they'll be wearing new Nike T20 kits.

India and China shine during Day-2 of the ISSF Rifle and Pistol World Cup in Bangkok

Mar 04, 2016, at 09:48 pm

New Delhi, Mar 4 (IBNS) Jitu Rai (IND) and Zhang Jingjing (CHN) won the 50m Pistol Men and the 25m Pistol Women finals, both showing great self-confidence on the road to Rio 2016.

Draw of tickets of ICC WT20 2016 India matches, Semi Finals and Finals concludes

Mar 04, 2016, at 08:36 pm

Dubai, Mar 4 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday concluded the random draw of the lottery system for all the four India matches, the semi-finals (Men and Women) and the final (Men and Women) of ICC World Twenty20 India 2016.

Asia Cup: India maul UAE, win match by 9 wickets

Mar 04, 2016, at 04:50 am

Mirpur, Mar 3 (IBNS) India mauled UAE to win their match here on Thursday by 9 wickets.

Asia Cup: India restrict UAE for 81 runs

Mar 04, 2016, at 02:12 am

Mirpur, Mar 3 (IBNS) Winning the coin toss and electing to bat first, UAE were restricted for 81 runs for the loss of 9 wickets by India, here on Thursday.

Australia takes sole lead in the ICC Women’s championship

Mar 03, 2016, at 10:49 pm

Dubai, Mar 3 (IBNS) The ICC Women’s Championship has a clear leader in world champion Australia after an exciting month of one-day cricket, which featured seven of the eight sides in the competition.

ICC condoles the passing of Martin Crowe

Mar 03, 2016, at 10:28 pm

Dubai, Mar 3 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed its sadness at the passing of ICC Cricket Hall of Famer and former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe, who died Thursday aged 53.

New Zealand cricket great Martin Crowe dies, aged 53

Mar 03, 2016, at 04:58 pm

Auckland, Mar 3 (IBNS) Former New Zealand cricket captain Martin Crowe, who was suffering from cancer, breathed his last here on Thursday.

Bangladesh beat Pakistan to reach Asia Cup final

Mar 03, 2016, at 04:23 am

Dhaka, Mar 2 (IBNS): Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by five wickets in a Asia Cup match to reach the final of the tournament here on Wednesday.

Mustafizur Rahman signs for Sussex Cricket

Mar 03, 2016, at 01:55 am

London, Mar 2 (IBNS): Sussex Cricket on Wednesday said it has signed Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman for the 2016 NatWest T20 Blast competition.

Women qualify for main draw

Mar 02, 2016, at 09:01 pm

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS): India’s women team qualified for the main draw after topping group G in the on-going Perfect 2016 World Championships at Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.

Meghalaya to bid for 2022 National Games

Mar 02, 2016, at 08:37 pm

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS) With the government of Meghalaya saying that it proposes to bid for the National Games in 2022, the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs & Sports, Sarbananda Sonowal has said that allotment of National Games is done by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) from the bids submitted by the states to IOA.

World T20: Former ICC boss Ehsan Mani advises PCB against India match

Mar 02, 2016, at 07:43 pm

Islamabad, Mar 2 (IBNS) Former ICC chief Ehsan Mani urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to pull out of the ICC World T20 match in Dharamsala, Himahcal Pradesh, due to take place on Mar 19, reports said.

Asia Cup: Virat Kohli's purple patch continues, India win match by 5 wickets

Mar 02, 2016, at 05:07 am

Dhaka, Mar 1 (IBNS) Chasing 140 runs against Sri Lanka, India won the match by five wickets riding on Virat Kohli's unbeaten half century, here on Tuesday.

Kohli smashes 56 to help India beat SL by 5 wickets

Mar 02, 2016, at 04:21 am

Dhaka, Mar 1 (IBNS): Virat Kohli smashed a heroic 56 runs knock to help India beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in a Asia Cup match here on Tuesday.

Asia Cup: India restricts SL at 138/9

Mar 02, 2016, at 02:13 am

Dhaka, Mar 1 (IBNS) Sri Lanka posted 138 for the loss of nine wickets against India in an Asia Cup encounter here on Tuesday.

12th SAG OC will set up two Tikhor Parks in Guwahati and Shillong

Mar 02, 2016, at 02:07 am

Guwahati, Mar 1 (IBNS): The Organizing Committee of 12th South Asian Games has earmarked Rs 2 crore for Tikhor Parks ( Games Mascot) to be set up in Guwahati and Shillong.

Rahul Dravid appointed as Delhi Daredevils mentor

Mar 02, 2016, at 01:09 am

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS): Delhi Daredevils has appointed former Indian captain Rahul Dravid as the their mentor for the upcoming IPL season.

Asia Cup: India win toss, opt to field first

Mar 02, 2016, at 12:17 am

Dhaka, Mar 1 (IBNS): India has won the toss and opted to field first against Sri Lanka in an Asia Cup encounter here on Tuesday.

Setback for men, women make amends to keep a clean slate

Mar 01, 2016, at 11:52 pm

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS): It was a setback for the Indian men’s squad which went down 0-3 to Nigeria in their group F third round match in the Second Division of the Perfect 2016 World Championships, being held in Kuala Lumpur, to enter the third round on Thursday.

Asia Cup: Pakistan weather early storm, win match by 7 wickets

Mar 01, 2016, at 04:47 am

Dhaka, Feb 29 (IBNS) Weathering early storm from UAE, Pakistan won their Asia Cup tie by 7 wickets with 8 balls to spare, here on Monday.

Mohali men’s warm-up matches to be played as double-headers at IS Bindra Stadium

Mar 01, 2016, at 02:19 am

Dubai, Feb 29 (IBNS) The ICC on Monday advised that warm-up matches ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016, originally scheduled for Sector 16 Stadium, will now be played as double-headers at the IS Bindra Stadium.

Understanding conditions is crucial for international cricketers: Ashwin

Mar 01, 2016, at 01:49 am

Dhaka, Feb 29 (IBNS): Indian spinner R Ashwin on Monday said adopting to different conditions is crucial for international cricketers than complaining about it.

Specsavers sign four-year deal to sponsor County Championship

Mar 01, 2016, at 01:44 am

London, Feb 29 (IBNS) The England and Wales Cricket Board on Monday announced Specsavers will become the new title sponsor of the County Championship.