India beat Malaysia 2-1, lift Asia Cup title

Oct 23, 2017, at 12:25 am

Dhaka, Oct 22 (IBNS): In a memorable match, India defeated Malaysia 2-1 to lift the Asia Cup Hockey title here on Sunday.

India post 280/8, Kohli smashes 121 runs

Oct 22, 2017, at 11:08 pm

Mumbai, Oct 22 (IBNS): India posted 280 runs for the loss of eight wickets in the first ODI match against New Zealand here on Sunday.

BSF organises Half Marathon 2017: Run For Martyrs

Oct 22, 2017, at 09:48 pm

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IBNS): The BSF Half Marathon-2017 - in the memory of martyrs was flagged-off by the Minister of State for Youth Affairs (I/C) & Sports and Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore here on Sunday.

East India (Men & Women) Powerlifting Championship to be held in Howrah

Oct 22, 2017, at 05:11 am

Howrah, Oct 21 (IBNS): The East India (Men & Women) Powerlifting Championship will be held at Puila Kishore Bayam Samity, Howrah in West Bengal, from Oct 22 to 24.

We need to improve on our scoring percentage: German Coach Christian Wueck

Oct 22, 2017, at 04:55 am

Kolkata, Oct 21 (IBNS): It’s Brazil versus Germany in a World Cup again, this time in India's Kolkata city.

Hockey Asia Cup: India beat Pakistan 4-0, reach final

Oct 22, 2017, at 02:28 am

Dhaka, Oct 21 (IBNS): India reached the Asia Cup final by defeating Pakistan 4-0 on Saturday.

AIFF League committee meets at Football House

Oct 20, 2017, at 11:56 pm

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IBNS): Subrata Datta chaired AIFF’s League Committee Meeting at the AIFF Headquarters, the Football House in Dwarka on Friday.

Sachin Tendulkar says “Chase Your Dreams” to all children this Diwali

Oct 20, 2017, at 11:51 pm

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IBNS): Sachin Tendulkar has a fabulous Diwali surprise for his young fans. Hachette India has published ‘’Chase Your Dreams’’, an adaptation of his blockbuster autobiography ‘’Playing It My Way’’ exclusively targeted at children and young adults.

Mitchell Marsh opts for county stint for Surrey over IPL

Oct 20, 2017, at 11:20 pm

London, Oct 20 (IBNS): British cricket club Surrey on Friday said it has signed cricketer Mitchell Marsh as overseas player for the 2018 season.

Chris Lynn signs five year deal with Brisbane Heat

Oct 20, 2017, at 09:59 pm

Brisbane, Oct 20 (IBNS): Cricketer Chris Lynn has extended a five year deal with Big Bash League team Brisbane Heat.

De Villiers, Hassan Ali move up to top of ODI rankings

Oct 20, 2017, at 08:27 pm

Dubai, Oct 20 (IBNS) : South Africa batsman AB de Villiers has once again grabbed the top position in the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Player Rankings while Pakistan’s Hasan Ali has emerged as a new number one among bowlers in the latest ranking updates carried out on Friday.

Virender Sehwag turns 39, Indian cricketers shower wishes on him

Oct 20, 2017, at 07:32 pm

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag turned 39 on Friday as several Indian cricketers, both former and present, showered wishes on him.

Australia, England set for high-profile ICC women's championship series

Oct 20, 2017, at 06:14 pm

Dubai, Oct 20 (IBNS) : There will be a lot at stake when defending champions Australia take on World champions England in the ICC Women’s Championship, the high-profile series not only promising an early advantage to the winners but also the top place in the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s Team Rankings.

Pakistan's Hafeez reported for suspect bowling action

Oct 20, 2017, at 01:12 am

Dubai, Oct 19 (IBNS): Pakistan’s off-spinner Mohammad Hafeez has been reported with a suspect bowling action during the third One-Day International against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, an official release stated.

India beat Malaysia 6-2 in Asia Cup clash

Oct 20, 2017, at 12:44 am

Dhaka, Oct 19 (IBNS): In another crucial Super 4s match of the Hero Asia Cup Hockey, India destroyed Malaysia 6-2 here on Thursday.

Sports personalities wish nation on Diwali

Oct 19, 2017, at 10:38 pm

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IBNS): Sports personalities on Thursday wished the nation as the country is celebrating Diwali.

Virat Kohli urges fans to celebrate Diwali without cracker

Oct 19, 2017, at 10:26 pm

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli on Thursday urged his fans to celebrate Diwali without crackers.

Hashim Amla rested for third ODI against Bangladesh

Oct 19, 2017, at 10:19 pm

Durban, Oct 19 (IBNS): South African cricketer Hashim Amla has been rested for the third ODI against Bangladesh.

Test opportunity for Windies in Zimbabwe

Oct 19, 2017, at 09:17 pm

Dubai, Oct 19 (IBNS): Having missed out on direct qualification to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, West Indies players will look to improve their individual rankings against Zimbabwe.

Ish Sodhi replaces injured Todd Astle in New Zealand ODI squad against India

Oct 19, 2017, at 07:31 pm

Wellington, Oct 19 (IBNS): New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi will replace injured Todd Astle in the ODI squad of the New Zealand team which will play against India, the country's cricket board said.

Rafael Nadal pulls out from Swiss Indoors Basel

Oct 19, 2017, at 01:53 am

Barcelona, Oct 18 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis player Rafael Nadal has pulled out from the Swiss Indoors Basel.

Asia Cup: India,South Korea manage 1-1 draw

Oct 19, 2017, at 12:50 am

Dhaka, Oct 18 (IBNS): India and South Korea's crucial Super 4s clash of the Asia Cup ended in a 1-1 draw here on Wednesday.

Sachin Tendulkar wishes nation on Diwali

Oct 19, 2017, at 12:21 am

Mumbai, Oct 18 (IBNS): Indian cricket star and iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar wished people on Diwali.

Leicester City confirms removal of manager Craig Shakespeare

Oct 18, 2017, at 10:53 pm

London, Oct 18 (IBNS): British football giant Leicester City on Wednesday confirmed the removal of manager Craig Shakespeare.

England beat Japan 5-3 in penalty shoot out to enter the quarter finals of U 17 World Cup Football

Oct 18, 2017, at 07:12 am

Kolkata, Oct 17 (IBNS) England scraped through to the quarter finals of the U 17 World Cup soccer edging past a fighting Japan 5-3 in the penalty shoot out at Vivekananda Yuaba Bharati Krirangan here Tuesday night.

Kerala HC upholds Sreesanth's lifetime ban

Oct 18, 2017, at 04:23 am

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IBNS): In what can be seen as another blow to the future of the 2007 World T20 champ, a division bench of the Kerala high court on Tuesday upheld the appeal made by the BCCI against the earlier single bench verdict that lifted the life ban on ex-Indian pace bowler S Sreesanth.

Real Murcia edge FC Goa in hard fought match

Oct 18, 2017, at 12:25 am

La Manga, Spain, Oct 17 (IBNS): A battling FC Goa side went down 1-2 to Real Murcia CF’s first team in the second pre-season match at the La Manga Club in Spain on Monday.

Brendon Taylor named in Zimbabwe squad for Test series against West Indies

Oct 17, 2017, at 09:03 pm

Harare, Oct 17 (IBNS): Ending their stint in county cricket, former Zimbabwe skipper Brendan Taylor and Kyle Jarvis have returned to the country to play for the nation.

Sachin Tendulkar urges Twitter to take actions against fake account of his children

Oct 17, 2017, at 08:50 pm

Mumbai, Oct 17 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday urged Twitter to take action against fake accounts opened in the name of his daughter Sara and son Arjun.

Virat Kohli shares 'fanboy moment' with Arijit Singh

Oct 17, 2017, at 08:46 pm

Mumbai, Oct 17 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli had a 'fanboy' moment when he met singer Arijit Singh recently.