Pallekele Test: India win toss, elect to bat first against Sri Lanka
Aug 12, 2017, at 04:36 pm
Pallekele, Aug 12 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to bat first in the third and final test match against Sri Lanka which began on Saturday.
Basketball sensation Kevin Durant says India is 20 years behind in advancement
Aug 12, 2017, at 03:05 am
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS) American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Kevin Durant, who recently visited India, said the country was like 20 years behind in terms of knowledge.
Abhinav Mukund speaks against discrimination based on skin color on social media
Aug 11, 2017, at 12:33 am
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Abhinav Mukund has spoken against discrimination among people on the basis of skin color on social media.
Southampton signs Mario Lemina
Aug 09, 2017, at 10:32 pm
London, Aug 9 (IBNS): British football club Southampton has signed midfielder Mario Lemina.
Najam Sethi elected as PCB chairman
Aug 09, 2017, at 10:23 pm
Lahore, Aug 9 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has elected Najam Sethi as its chairman, media reports said.
Axar Patel to replace Ravindra Jadeja for third Test of India’s tour of Sri Lanka, 2017
Aug 09, 2017, at 03:59 pm
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee on Tuesday named Axar Patel as the replacement for Ravindra Jadeja in the team for the third Test, which starts from Aug 12, 2017, at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Virat Kohli congratulates Ravindra Jadeja for becoming No.1 Test allrounder
Aug 09, 2017, at 12:31 am
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday congratulated Ravindra Jadeja for becoming the number one Test all rounder in the world.
Good response to ticket sale for U 17 World Cup in Kolkata
Aug 08, 2017, at 11:02 pm
Kolkata, Aug 8 (IBNS): There has been very good response to the sale of tickets for the final match of FIFA U 17 World Cup to be held here at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Oct 26 next.
Fate of women World Cup final changed in last one hour: Jhulan
Aug 08, 2017, at 10:04 pm
Kolkata, Aug 8 (IBNS): Senior Indian women team pacer Jhulan Goswami on Monday said the fate of the women's World Cup final changed during the last one hour.
Aug 08, 2017, at 09:16 pm
Dubai, Aug 8 (IBNS): England all-rounder Moeen Ali has finished the series against South Africa with career-best rankings as a batsman, bowler and all-rounder after another stellar show in the fourth and final Test which his side won by 177 runs on Monday to clinch the series 3-1.
Central government focuses on improving sports facilities in schools for differently-abled children
Aug 08, 2017, at 08:52 pm
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): A new scheme called “Khelo India – National Programme for Development of Sports†is being implemented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday by Union minister of state Vijay Goel.
Virat Kohli and his men go out for dinner to enjoy Monday night
Aug 08, 2017, at 03:44 am
Colombo, Aug 7 (IBNS): After crushing Sri Lanka in the second test match and clinching the series with one more match left, Indian team is currently on a lighter mood as captain Virat Kohli and his men went out for a dinner to enjoy Monday night.
Bengaluru FC signs Braulio Nóbrega RodrÃguez
Aug 08, 2017, at 02:26 am
Bengaluru, Aug 7 (IBNS): Bengaluru FC announced the signing of experienced Spanish forward Braulio Nóbrega RodrÃguez on a one-year deal, the club announced on Monday.
Kerala High Court asks BCCI to lift lifetime ban on Sreesanth
Aug 08, 2017, at 12:01 am
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 7 (IBNS): The Kerala High Court on Monday asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to lift the lifetime ban imposed on pace bowler S Sreesanth.
Air India felicitates ace cricketer employee Jhulan Goswami
Aug 07, 2017, at 10:14 pm
Kolkata, Aug 7 (IBNS): The star Indian Women's cricket team all-rounder Jhulan Goswami was felicitated by Air India, Eastern Region at its head office in Kolkata on Monday by the Regional Director Eastern Region Capt. Rohit Bhasin.
Virat Kohli meets the Great Khali, shares picture on social media
Aug 07, 2017, at 06:33 pm
Colombo, Aug 7 (IBNS): After the series win against Sri Lanka, Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli clicked pictures with an Indian-American semi-retired wrestler, the Great Khali, recently.
Grameen Marathon for the youth of rural regions in Delhi
Aug 07, 2017, at 12:24 am
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): Ministry for Youth Affairs and Sports here on Sunday organized the first Grameen Marathon for the youth of rural regions in Delhi.
Jadeja suspended for Pallekele Test against Sri Lanka
Aug 06, 2017, at 11:47 pm
Colombo, Aug 6 (IBNS): India’s Ravindra Jadeja has been suspended for the upcoming Pallekele Test after his accumulated demerit points reached six within a 24-month period following his latest breach of the ICC Code of Conduct for which he received a 50 per cent fine and three demerit points.
Jadeja's five-wicket haul helps India beat Sri Lanka in second Test, clinch series
Aug 06, 2017, at 09:51 pm
Colombo, Aug 6 (IBNS): Ravindra Jadeja's magical spell, where he picked up five wickets, helped India beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 53 runs to clinch the second Test and the series here on Sunday.
Aug 06, 2017, at 06:17 am
Mumbai, Aug 6 (IBNS): Indian boxing sensation Vijender Singh defeated China's Zulpikar Maimaitiali to win the WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight here on Saturday.
Vijender Singh beats Chinese opponent Zulpikar Maimaitiali, extends winning run
Aug 06, 2017, at 04:33 am
Mumbai, Aug 5 (IBNS): Indian boxing sensation Vijender Singh defeated Zulpikar Maimaitiali to win the second title of his career.
Colombo Test: Sri Lanka fight back in 2nd innings, post 209/2 at stumps on Day 3
Aug 06, 2017, at 12:12 am
Colombo, Aug 5 (IBNS): Pulling their socks in the second innings, Sri Lankan batsmen posted a decent score of 209/2 at stumps a the end of Day 3, though still following on the mammoth first innings total of India.
Colombo Test: Indian bowlers choke Sri Lanka, force to follow-on
Aug 05, 2017, at 06:54 pm
Colombo, Aug 5 (IBNS): After their batsmen registering a mammoth total in the first innings, the Indian bowlers stepped up to show their skills as they reduced hosts Sri Lanka to only 183 on Saturday, forcing them to follow-on.
After putting up 622/9 dec, Indian bowlers restrict Sri Lanka at 50/2 at stumps
Aug 05, 2017, at 12:11 am
Colombo, Aug 4 (IBNS): Two quick strikes by Indian spinner R Ashwin kept Sri Lanka under pressure as the home side scored 50 runs for the loss of two wickets at the end of second day's play here on Friday.
Laxman the King of Indian Blitz Chess
Aug 04, 2017, at 11:35 pm
Kolkata, Aug 4 (IBNS): GM R. R. Laxman clinched the National Blitz Chess Championship 2017 title with an unbeaten 10 out of 11 scorecard.
Aug 04, 2017, at 10:55 pm
Kolkata, Aug 4 (IBNS): In their quest for the title for the third time, two time champions ATK announced the signing of Irish football legend Robert David “Robbie†Keane for the upcoming season of Indian Super League.
Colombo Test: India cross 450 mark against Sri Lanka on Day 2
Aug 04, 2017, at 06:28 pm
Colombo, Aug 4 (IBNS): India easily crossed the 450 mark against Sri Lanka on the second day of the second test match here on Friday.
Neymar signs contract with Paris St-Germain for world record 222m euros
Aug 04, 2017, at 06:09 pm
Barcelona, Aug 4 (IBNS): Former Barcelona star footballer Neymar signed a world record contract for 222m euros with Paris St-Germain, media reports said.
La Liga rejects Barcelona footballer Neymar's buyout clause
Aug 04, 2017, at 01:00 am
Barcelona, Aug 3 (IBNS): La Liga on Thursday rejected the buyout clause of Spanish football team Barcelona's star footballer Neymar, media reports said.
Colombo Test: Pujara, Rahane shine bright on Day 1, India 344/3 at stumps
Aug 03, 2017, at 11:31 pm
Colombo, Aug 3 (IBNS): Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane scored hundreds on the first day of the second test match against Sri Lanka which powered India to register a total of 344/3 at the stumps on Thursday.