New look India beat Bhutan 3-0
Aug 14, 2016, at 12:27 am
Thimpu, Aug 13 (IBNS): A goal each from the two Strikers Sumeet Passi and Captain Jeje Lalpekhlua, and another from Halicharan Narzary within the first 21 minutes itself was enough for a new-look India to romp home 3-0 in the unofficial Friendly against Bhutan in Thimphu on Saturday.
Sublime Sourav propels Cue Magicians to the top
Aug 13, 2016, at 10:26 pm
Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS): Cue Magicians, led by an in-form Sourav Kothari, Snookin Shooters with marquee player Siddharth Parikh, Pappu Penguins led by Kamal Chawla, and The Rockets led by Sundeep Gulati will vie for the top honours at the inaugural Bengal Premier League at the Bengal Rowing Club.
Lionel Messi reverses retirement decision, to don national colours
Aug 13, 2016, at 06:36 pm
Buenos Aires, Aug 13 (IBNS): Barely two months after Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi parted ways with the national team, he has been featured in their World Cup qualifiers squad, reports said.
India bowl out WI for 225, lead by 285 runs
Aug 13, 2016, at 04:42 pm
Gros Islet, St Lucia, Aug 13 (IBNS): After a defiant batting by the Caribbean batsman on day of the third Test helped their team post 107 runs for the loss of a singular wicket, the Indian bowlers made up for lost grounds as they skittle out the home team for 225 runs here on Friday, day four of the ongoing Test match.
Hales fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Aug 13, 2016, at 03:09 pm
Dubai, Aug 13 (IBNS): England opener Alex Hales has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the opening day’s play in the fourth Test against Pakistan at The Oval on Thursday.
Aug 13, 2016, at 03:03 pm
Rio, Aug 13 (IBNS): Bringing hopes for a medal, Rohan Bopanna and his mixed doubles part Sania Mirza cruised to the semi-finals of mixed doubles event of the Olympics here on Friday.
Rio: Canada, India manage 2-2 draw
Aug 13, 2016, at 05:29 am
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 12 (IBNS): India players managed a draw with Canada in a group stage match of the Hockey event of the ongoing Rio Olympics here on Friday.
Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa crash out of Olympics
Aug 13, 2016, at 01:52 am
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 12 (IBNS): In yet another disappointment for Indian fans, Badminton stars Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa crashed out of the Rio Olympics after being defeated in a Rio Olympics games here on Friday.
Yuvraj, Suresh Raina fail to find place in Indian T20 squad for WI series
Aug 13, 2016, at 12:40 am
Mumbai, Aug 12 (IBNS): While MS Dhoni was retained as the skipper of the T20 side for the upcoming two-match series against West Indies, Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina failed to find a place in the team.
Rio: Atanu Das defeated,fails to qualify for the quarterfinal
Aug 12, 2016, at 11:56 pm
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 12 (IBNS): Ending another hope, Indian archer Atanu Das lost to South Korea's Lee Seung-Yun in men's individual pre-quarterfinals match of the Olympics on Friday.
Indian team for two-match T20 series against West Indies named
Aug 12, 2016, at 11:08 pm
Mumbai, Aug 12 (IBNS): Indian selectors have named a 14-men side for the upcoming T20 series against World Champions West Indies in the USA this month.
Altitude is bit of an issue, says Constantine
Aug 12, 2016, at 10:45 pm
Altitude is bit of an issue, says Constantine
Indian sports minister Vijay Goel courts controversy in Rio over protocol
Aug 12, 2016, at 08:42 pm
Rio, Aug 12 (IBNS) Union Minister of State for Sports Vijay Goel has landed himself in a trouble at the Rio Olympics with the organisers warning him that his accreditation would be cancelled if he does not take action to correct his conduct at the venue.
Michael Phelps clinches his 22nd Olympics gold
Aug 12, 2016, at 03:21 pm
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 12 (IBNS): Beating Ryan Lochte, US swimmer Michael Phelps clinched the Olympic gold medals in the 200m individual medley event at the Rio Olympics.
Clinical Saina routs opponent, reaches second round
Aug 12, 2016, at 03:45 am
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 11 (IBNS): Ace Indian shuttler, Saina Nehwal followed her compatriot PV Sindhu and won her first match to set up a second round date.
PV Sindhu starts off Olympic campaign with a win
Aug 12, 2016, at 03:37 am
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 11 (IBNS): Indian Badminton player PV Sindhu kick started her Rio Olympics campaign with a win.
Rio: Spirited Indian Hockey team go down 1-2 to Netherlands
Aug 12, 2016, at 02:21 am
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 11 (IBNS): A spirited Indian Hockey team took on the unbeaten Netherlands in the group B fixture and lost the match 1-2, here on Thursday.
Sachin Tendulkar mourns demise of Hanif Mohammad
Aug 12, 2016, at 01:20 am
Mumbai, Aug 11 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer and sporting legend, Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday mourned the demise of Hanif Mohammad, former Pakistani cricketing great.
Former cricket Hanif Mohammad passes away, aged 81
Aug 12, 2016, at 01:05 am
Karachi, Aug 11 (IBNS): Bidding adieu to the cricketing fraternity, former Pakistani cricketer and batting legend Hanif Mohammad passed away at the Aga Khan Hospital on Thursday, reports said.
Rio: Manoj Kumar beat London Olympics bronze-medalist Evaldas Petrauskas
Aug 11, 2016, at 11:06 pm
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 11 (IBNS): Indian boxer Manoj Kumar put up a strong show as he defeated London Olympics bronze-medalist Evaldas Petrauskas in a crucial Rio Olympics clash on Thursday.
Rio: Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponappa defeated by Japanese opponents
Aug 11, 2016, at 10:55 pm
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 11 (IBNS): Indian women doubles partner Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponappa were defeated by Japan's Takahashi and Matsumoto in a Rio Olympics clash here.
England to face Spain in November
Aug 11, 2016, at 10:34 pm
London, Aug 11 (IBNS): England will face Spain in a friendly clash at the Wembley Stadium here on Nov 15.
Hanif Mohammad's heart beat restored, says son
Aug 11, 2016, at 09:57 pm
Karachi, Aug 11 (IBNS): Former Pakistani cricketer Hanif Mohammad's heart beat has been restored, his son said on Thursday.
Wales football captain Ashley Williams joins Everton
Aug 11, 2016, at 08:07 pm
London, Aug 11 (IBNS): Wales football captain Ashley Williams has joined British football club Everton.
Tim Cahill joins Melbourne City FC
Aug 11, 2016, at 07:59 pm
Melbourne, Aug 11 (IBNS): Melbourne City FC has signed Tim Cahill on a three-year deal.
Brathwaite smashes 53 no, West Indies post 107 for one
Aug 11, 2016, at 03:40 pm
Gros Islet, Aug 11 (IBNS): Losing the wicket of Leon Johnson (23), West Indies finished the second day's proceedings at 107 runs for the loss of one wicket here on Wednesday.
Sania Mirza, Martina Hingis part ways
Aug 11, 2016, at 02:55 pm
Mumbai, Aug 11 (IBNS): The successful Indo-Swiss Women's doubles pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis have decided to split and face each other on the court for the rest of the season, ending a dream run for the duo in tennis.
Wriddhiman Saha hits maiden century
Aug 11, 2016, at 04:21 am
Gros Islet, St Lucia, Aug 10 (IBNS): Indian wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha scored his maiden century on the second day of the third Test against West Indies here on Wednesday.
Saha, Ashwin bat India out of danger, team sail past 300 runs
Aug 11, 2016, at 03:28 am
Gros Islet, St Lucia, Aug 10 (IBNS): A contrasting picture prevailed in the opening session on day two of the third Test match between India and West Indies as the visitors added 80 runs to their overnight score without any casualty, here on Wednesday.
Jitu, Nanjappa fail to qualify for the final of 50m Pistol Final
Aug 11, 2016, at 01:39 am
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 10 (IBNS): Indian athletes continued their poor show in the Rio Olympics with even shooter Jitu Rai disappointing his fans by failing to qualify for the final of the 50m Pistol event.