IPL: Punjab thrash GL by 23 runs
May 02, 2016, at 01:25 am
Rajkot, May 1 (IBNS) It's been an interesting week for the IPL Punjab franchise as they sacked their former captain and placed a 'desi' man in charge, whose luck seem to work wonders for the side as they ended their five-match losing steak to beat Gujarat Lions by 23 runs in their own den here on Sunday.
Vijender Singh registers fifth pro win, KOs Matiouze Royer
May 01, 2016, at 08:43 pm
London, May 1 (IBNS): Indian boxing sensation Vijender Singh dominated in the six-round super middleweight contest as he emerged winner by beating Frenchman Matiouze Royer via knockout on Saturday.
IPL: Warner misses out on a ton, SRH beat RCB by 15 runs
May 01, 2016, at 06:26 am
Hyderabad, May 1 (IBNS) Battered in their opening encounter, Sunrisers Hyderabad came back strongly to avenge their loss and square matters here on Sunday as they beat visitors Royal Challengers Bangalore by 15 runs.
Aizawl FC stun Hero I-League Champions Bengaluru FC
May 01, 2016, at 02:07 am
New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS) Aizawl FC defeated Hero I-League Champions Bengaluru FC 2-1 in the first match of their maiden Hero Federation Cup campaign at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizwal, Mizoram on Saturday.
Delhi beat KKR by 27 runs in IPL clash
May 01, 2016, at 01:21 am
New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS): Delhi Daredevils managed to script a 27 runs victory against Kolkata Knight Riders on their home turf here on Saturday.
Sachin bats for the end of acid sale in India
May 01, 2016, at 01:06 am
Mumbai, Apr 30 (IBNS/Just Earth News) Indian sporting icon and former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday urged sellers to end acid sale in the country while advocating for acid attack victims.
Saina defeated in Asia Badminton Championship semi-finals
May 01, 2016, at 12:35 am
Wuhan, Apr 30 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal on Saturday crashed out of the Asia Badminton Championship semi-finals after she was defeated by Wang Yihan.
BCCI to resume bilateral ties with West Indies Cricket Board
Apr 30, 2016, at 11:59 pm
Mumbai, Apr 30 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) have resolved outstanding issues arising out of the abandonment of the tour of the West Indies team to India in 2014, an official release said.
IPL: Vijay succeeds Miller as KXIP captain
Apr 30, 2016, at 11:49 pm
Mumbai, Apr 30 (IBNS) Indian opening batsman Murali Vijay has been named the new captain of the Kings XI Punjab franchise in the cash- rich Indian Premiere League.
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara named Player of the Week
Apr 30, 2016, at 04:44 pm
London, Apr 30 (IBNS) Former Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara has been named Specsavers County Championship Player of the Week.
Gujarat beat Pune by three wickets
Apr 30, 2016, at 05:31 am
Pune, Apr 29 (IBNS) Gujarat Lions beat Rising Pune Supergiants by three wickets in an IPL match here on Friday.
Jamaica Tallawahs welcome Steyn as Malinga is ruled out of CPL
Apr 30, 2016, at 03:52 am
Jamaica, Apr 29 (IBNS) The Jamaica Tallawahs have moved quickly to replace the injured Lasith Malinga in their HERO Caribbean Premier League (CPL) squad by adding South Africa’s Dale Steyn to their ranks for the coming season.
JSW supported Sudha Singh bags Rio spot in 3000m steeplechase at 20th Federation Cup
Apr 30, 2016, at 03:44 am
New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS): Lalita Babar won the Gold in the 3000m steeplechase event while Sudha Singh's finishing time of 9:31.86 seconds was good enough for her to make the cut for the Rio Olympics in the same event at the 20th Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championship in progress at the JLN Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. Both the athletes are fully supported by the JSW Sports Excellence Program.
IPL: BCCI names Vizag as neutral venue for Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiants
Apr 30, 2016, at 02:17 am
Mumbai, Apr 29 (IBNS): The Indian Premier League Governing Council on Friday announced that Vizag will be the neutral venue for Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiants home matches post May 1 for the 2016 VIVO IPL season.
Vijender Singh gears up to face Matiouze Royer tomorrow
Apr 30, 2016, at 01:06 am
London,Apr 29 (IBNS) Olympic medalist Vijender Singh is all set to face Frenchman Matiouze Royer in a super middleweight contest here on Saturday.
Asia Badminton Championship: Saina Nehwal reaches S/F
Apr 30, 2016, at 12:22 am
Wuhan, Apr 29 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal reached the semi-finals of the Asia Badminton Championship in Wuhan on Friday.
Shooter Abhinav Bindra named India's Goodwill Ambassador
Apr 29, 2016, at 09:53 pm
New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS): Indian shooting icon Abhinav Bindra on Friday accepted the Indian Olympic Associations' offer to become India's Goodwill Ambassador for the upcoming Rio Olympics.
200-day countdown to FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup begins
Apr 29, 2016, at 07:29 pm
Zurich, Apr 29 (IBNS) The FIFA has started a 200-day countdown for the upcoming U-20 Women's World Cup in November, an official release said.
IPL: Mumbai thrash Kolkata by 6 wickets to win match
Apr 29, 2016, at 05:18 am
Mumbai, Apr 28 (IBNS) A 72-run partnership between Rohit Sharma and Kieron Pollard ensured a safe passage for the Mumbai Indians as they beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 6 wickets and with 12 balls to spare, here on Thursday.
Rising Pune Supergiants announces signing of Usman Khawaja
Apr 29, 2016, at 02:27 am
Pune, Apr 28 (IBNS): Rising Pune Supergiants, owned by RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, on Thursday announced the signing of left-handed top order batsman Usman Khawaja to the squad.
IPL: Gujarat Lions win a thriller, beat DD by a run
Apr 28, 2016, at 05:40 am
New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS) It took one outstanding knock from a South African to give Delhi some hope, but the Gujarat Lions had the final laugh as Chris Morris failed to hit a four of the final ball of the innings, thus, losing the encounter by a run here on Wednesday.
Apr 28, 2016, at 05:09 am
Athens, Apr 27 (IBNS): Having crossed Greece in six days, the Olympic Torch Relay has arrived in Athens.
Paes-Bhupathi's reunion for Olympics dashed?
Apr 28, 2016, at 12:53 am
New Delhi, Apr 27 (IBNS): Hopes of Indian sports lovers to witness country's senior Tennis stars -Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes- uniting for the Rio Olympics dashed as the All-India Tennis Association (AITA) confirmed that no country can get a wild card entry for the major sporting event, media reports said on Wednesday.
Royal Challengers Bangalore sign England all-rounder Chris Jordan
Apr 28, 2016, at 12:17 am
Mumbai, Apr 27 (IBNS) Royal Challengers Bangalore have signed England all-rounder Chris Jordan as a replacement to Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc, who was ruled out of the remainder of the VIVO IPL 2016 due to a foot injury, the BCCI said in a statement.
Archery: Deepika equals world record in recurve event
Apr 27, 2016, at 11:43 pm
Shanghai, Apr 27 (IBNS): Adding more glory to her cap, Indian archer Deepika Kumari on Wednesday equalled World record in woman’s recurve event during the Archery World Cup in Shanghai.
Mumbai Indians sign Jerome Taylor as Lasith Malinga’s replacement
Apr 27, 2016, at 10:28 pm
Mumbai, Apr 27 (IBNS) Mumbai Indians have called up West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor to replace the injured Sri Lankan paceman Lasith Malinga for the remainder of the VIVO IPL 2016.
SC upholds Bombay High Court verdict of no IPL matches in Maharashtra
Apr 27, 2016, at 06:29 pm
New Delhi/Mumbai, Apr 27 (IBNS) The Supreme Court of India sided with Bombay High Court on Wednesday and has upheld the latter's verdict that no Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches can be held in May in Maharashtra, according to media reports.
Pune beat Hyderabad by 34 runs
Apr 27, 2016, at 06:26 am
Hyderabad, Apr 26 (IBNS): Under D/L method, Rising Pune Supergiants defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 34 runs in an IPL encounter here on Tuesday.
Usman Khawaja to replace Pietersen in Pune Supergiants?
Apr 26, 2016, at 11:49 pm
Sydney/Kolkata, Apr 26 (IBNS) Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja might replace injured English player Kevin Pietersen in IPL side Rising Pune Supergiants.
NZ may play day-night Test in India?
Apr 26, 2016, at 11:34 pm
Wellington, Apr 26 (IBNS) New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Tuesday announced that there is a possibility that the national cricket side may play a day-night Test match with pink ball while touring India later this year.