CA not barring West Indies batsman Chris Gayle from BBL return
Apr 23, 2016, at 10:25 pm
Sydney, Apr 23 (IBNS): Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland has said Big Bash clubs will not be prevented from signing controversial West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle for the upcoming season of the tournament.
FIFA Appeal Committee passes decisions on Harold Mayne-Nicholls and Ganesh Thapa
Apr 23, 2016, at 06:45 pm
Zurich, Apr 23 (IBNS) The FIFA Appeal Committee has partially confirmed the decision taken by the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee concerning Mayne-Nicholls on July 3rd, 2015, reducing his ban from all football-related activities to three years and confirming the fine of CHF 20,000, an official release said.
A great honour for me, says Mary Kom after her RS nomination
Apr 23, 2016, at 05:53 pm
Hyderabad, Apr 23 (IBNS) Woman boxer MC Mary Kom, who was recently nominated in Rajya Sabha along with five others, said it is a great honour for her.
IPL: RCB beat RPS by 13 runs to win match
Apr 23, 2016, at 05:23 am
Pune, Apr 22 (IBNS) The Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Rising Pune Supergiants by 13 runs to win their second match in the ongoing Indian Premiere League here on Friday.
RCB sign Tabraiz Shamsi as Samuel Badree’s replacement
Apr 22, 2016, at 09:05 pm
Mumbai, April 22 (IBNS) Royal Challengers Bangalore have called up South African Chinaman bowler Tabraiz Shamsi to replace the injured West Indies leg-spinner Samuel Badree for the remainder of the VIVO IPL 2016.
Maharashtra cricket bodies petition SC regarding IPL schedule
Apr 22, 2016, at 07:59 pm
Mumbai, Apr 22 (IBNS) Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) and Maharashtra Cricket Association have jointly filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court to allow Indian Premier League (IPL) matches to be held according to the original schedule in Maharashtra, according to media reports.
IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Gujarat Lions by 10 wickets
Apr 22, 2016, at 04:43 am
Rajkot, Apr 21 (IBNS) David Warner played a heroic knock of unbeaten 74 runs while Shikhar Dhawan (53*) joined him in the party as they helped Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Gujarat Lions by 10 wickets here on Thursday.
Former wrestler Chyna dies, WWE mourns
Apr 22, 2016, at 02:47 am
California, Apr 21 (IBNS): Former WWE female wrestler Joan Marie Laurer, who is better known by her ring name Chyna, has died, officials said on Thursday.
Day-night Ashes Test 'distinct possibility', feels Cricket Australia CEO
Apr 22, 2016, at 01:08 am
Sydney, Apr 21 (IBNS): Cricket Australia has announced that the first Day-Night Ashes Test is a "distinct possibility"during the 2017-18 edition of the epic clash between Australia and England.
Apr 21, 2016, at 11:47 pm
Jamaica, Apr 21 (IBNS): West Indies cricket Chris Gayle, who is known for playing his big shots on the cricket field, has welcomed the arrival of his first daughter.
Virat Kohli mourns death of police horse Shaktiman
Apr 21, 2016, at 10:54 pm
New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS) Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli joined the rest of the nation on Thursday mourned the death of police horse Shaktiman.
Important for all stakeholders to work as a Team for U-17 success: Patel
Apr 21, 2016, at 09:16 pm
New Delhi Apr 21 (IBNS) President of All India Federation Praful Patel reiterated the importance of all stakeholders coming together and working as a Team for the success of FIFA U-17 World Cup to be held in India next year.
Hero Federation Cup to kick-off on April 30
Apr 21, 2016, at 09:12 pm
New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS) The Hero Federation Cup will kick-off on April 30, 2016 with eight top Teams from the Hero I-League being eligible to play in it.
IPL: Rohit fires, MI maul RCB to win match by 6 wickets
Apr 21, 2016, at 05:22 am
Mumbai, Apr 20 (IBNS) Chasing a score of 171 runs, Mumbai Indians beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets here on Wednesday.
TVS Tyres , Gujarat Lions celebrate their association in IPL 9
Apr 21, 2016, at 01:52 am
Rajkot, Apr 20 (IBNS): TVS Tyres, one of the largest manufacturers & exporters of Two & Three wheeler tyres and Off-Road Tyres in India, on Wednesday celebrated their association as a Principal Sponsor of Gujarat Lions in the ongoing IPL Season 9 at the home ground Rajkot.
Irfan Ahmed suspended for two and a half years for breaching Anti-Corruption Code
Apr 20, 2016, at 09:59 pm
Dubai, Apr 20 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced that it has suspended Hong Kong all-rounder Irfan Ahmed for two years and six months after he admitted breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.
BCCI appoints Rahul Johri as Chief Executive Officer
Apr 20, 2016, at 09:15 pm
Mumbai, Apr 20 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday announced the appointment of Rahul Johri as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Bombay HC allows IPL match in Pune on May 1
Apr 20, 2016, at 09:00 pm
New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): Giving relief to the BCCI, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday gave the cricket body permission to host one Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiants in Pune on May 1.
IPL: KKR beat Kings XI Punjab by 6 wickets
Apr 20, 2016, at 05:04 am
Mohali, Apr 19 (IBNS): Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Kings XI Punjab by six wickets in an IPL group stage encounter here on Tuesday.
Injured John Hastings ruled out of IPL
Apr 19, 2016, at 10:44 pm
Kolkata, Apr 19 (IBNS): Australian all-rounder John Hastings has been ruled out from IPL due to injury.
Apr 19, 2016, at 05:25 am
Hyderabad, Apr 18 (IBNS) David Warner scored an unbeaten 90 runs to take his side past Mumbai Indians' target, as they beat the visitors by 7 wickets here on Monday.
Inzamam-ul-Haq takes charge as Pakistan chief selector
Apr 19, 2016, at 03:57 am
Islamabad, Apr 18 (IBNS): Former Pakistani skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq on on Monday took charge as Pakistan cricket team's chief selector.
Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Dipa Karmakar
Apr 18, 2016, at 09:48 pm
Mumbai, Apr 18 (IBNS) Indian batting icon and former captain Sachin Tendulkar on Monday congratulated Dipa Karmakar after she created history by becoming the first Indian woman to qualify for the Olympics.
ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 delivers records across broadcast and digital
Apr 18, 2016, at 08:50 pm
Dubai, Apr 18 (IBNS) The recently concluded ICC World Twenty20 set records galore across broadcast and digital platforms, it was confirmed on Monday.
22-year old gymnast scripts history, becomes first Indian woman to qualify for Olympics
Apr 18, 2016, at 04:50 pm
Kolkata, Apr 18 (IBNS) Dipa Karmakar has created history by becoming the first Indian woman to qualify for the Olympics.
Kings XI Punjab beat Pune by six wickets
Apr 18, 2016, at 02:26 am
Mohali, Apr 17 (IBNS):Kings XI Punjab defeated MS Dhoni's Rising Pune Supergiants by six wickets in an Indian Premier League clash here on Sunday.
Sri Lanka's Herath retires from T20I and ODIs
Apr 18, 2016, at 12:24 am
Colombo, Apr 17 (IBNS) Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath announced his retirement from T20 and ODI cricket.
IPL: Gujarat Lions beat Mumbai Indians by 3 wickets
Apr 17, 2016, at 06:09 am
Mumbai, Apr 16 (IBNS): Riding on Aaron Finch's unbeaten 67, Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Lions by three wickets in a thrilling IPL encounter here on Saturday.
Australia beat India to win Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament
Apr 17, 2016, at 02:48 am
Ipoh, Apr 16 (IBNS): Australia put up a strong show against India in the final of the 25th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament as they defeated the side 4-0 to win the title on Sunday.
Gautam Gambhir hits 90 no, guides KKR to victory against SH
Apr 17, 2016, at 01:36 am
Hyderabad, Apr 16 (IBNS): Skipper Gautam Gambhir played a heroic knock of unbeaten 90 runs which helped Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderbad by eight wickets here on Saturday in the first IPL match of the day.