IPL 2016 kicks off amid glam and gliteratti
Apr 09, 2016, at 05:18 am
Mumbai, Apr 8 (IBNS): The Indian Premiere League (IPL) 2016 on Friday opened amid much glamour and glitterati with Bollywood stars taking the enthusiasm a notch higher.
RED FM announces Fourth innings with SUNRISERS HYDERABAD as Principal Sponsors
Apr 08, 2016, at 07:21 pm
Hyderabad, Apr 8 (IBNS) Adding yet another season to its association with cricket in the country, Red FM has announced its partnership with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) as their ‘Principal Sponsor’ for the fourth year in a row.
My determination to restore football's reputation is even stronger: Gianni Infantino
Apr 08, 2016, at 05:42 pm
Zurich, Apr 8 (IBNS) Speaking on the UEFA/ Cross Trading matter, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said his determination to restore the sports' reputation is stronger than ever.
Bowling action of Sunil Narine found to be legal: ICC
Apr 08, 2016, at 03:09 pm
Dubai, Apr 8 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that following remedial work and retest, the bowling action of the West Indies’ Sunil Narine has been found to be legal, and the off-spinner can now resume bowling in both international cricket and domestic cricket events worldwide.
Sony Pictures unveils its regional plan for VIVO IPL 2K16
Apr 08, 2016, at 03:06 pm
Kolkata, Apr 8 (IBNS): Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) on Thursday unveiled their regional campaign for VIVO IPL 2016 to further strengthen their reach through strategic market activation and localization of content.
Jaibir hits the front at Delhi NCR Cup
Apr 08, 2016, at 12:51 am
New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS): Jaibir Singh shot an even par 72 to jump into the lead at the end of the penultimate round of the 11th edition of the Delhi NCR Cup being played at the Delhi Golf Club here on Thursday.
Nishkarsh Sachdeva claims maiden title at Royal Juniors Open
Apr 08, 2016, at 12:49 am
Kolkata, Apr 7 (IBNS): Local lad Nishkarsh Sachdeva edged out overnight leader SK Yashin with a well compiled final round of 73 for a one stroke victory at the Royal Juniors Open at the Mecca of Indian golf, the Royal Calcutta Golf Club.
Futsal global body extends support to the Premier Futsal League
Apr 08, 2016, at 12:42 am
Mumbai, Apr 7 (IBNS): The Associacion Mundial de Futsal (AMF) has extended its firm support to the soon-to-be launched the Premier Futsal League, the eight-city, five-a-side franchise-based league.
First match of IPL to be held in Mumbai
Apr 07, 2016, at 10:30 pm
Mumbai, Apr 7 (IBNS): The Bombay High Court on Thursday ruled that the first match of the catch-rich Indian Premier League will be held in Mumbai as per schedule.
FIFA rankings : India drop two places, stand at 162
Apr 07, 2016, at 09:20 pm
Zurich, Apr 7 (IBNS): India dropped two places to stand at 162nd position on the FIFA rankings list released on Thursday.
Apr 07, 2016, at 08:29 pm
New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS): India will face Laos in the AFC AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Qualifiers play-off, the draw for which was held in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
St Lucia renames stadium to honour Darren Sammy
Apr 07, 2016, at 05:08 pm
Castries, Apr 7 (IBNS) Darren Sammy, the West Indies T20I captain, who became the only skipper to lift two ICC World T20 trophies, was honoured in his hometown as the St Lucian government renamed their national cricket stadium after him, according to reports.
SK Yashin stakes claim at the Royal Juniors Open
Apr 07, 2016, at 02:01 am
Kolkata, Apr 6 (IBNS): Homegrown lad SK Yashin staked his claimed to the Royal Juniors Open with an opening 74 to lead by three strokes at the Par 72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club.
Vinay shoots 2-under to grab lead at Delhi NCR Cup
Apr 07, 2016, at 01:54 am
New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS): Vinay Kumar Yadav brought in the first under-par card of the tournament while shooting a 2-under par 70 to grab a one-shot lead at the end of the second round of the Delhi NCR Cup being held at the Delhi Golf Club here on Wednesday.
Mandeo Singh Pathania powers ahead with a 66
Apr 07, 2016, at 12:34 am
Pune, Apr 6 (IBNS): Mandeo Singh Pathania of Greater Noida powered two shots ahead in round two of the inaugural Pune Open after he carded a sublime six-under-66. Pathania’s second round effort took his total to nine-under-135.
HC suggests BCCI to shift IPL matches out of drought-hit Maharashtra
Apr 06, 2016, at 10:26 pm
Mumbai, Apr 6 (IBNS) Amid drought situation in Maharashtra, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday on questioned the BCCI and cricket associations in Maharashtra and Mumbai over the issue of use of water for maintaining cricket pitches in the state for the cash-rich Indian Premier League that will start this month.
Apr 06, 2016, at 01:35 am
Mumbai, APr 5 (IBNS): Former Portugal footballer LuÃs Figo has met India's cricketing sensation Virat Kohli.
Three-way tie for lead at Delhi NCR Cup
Apr 06, 2016, at 12:51 am
New Delhi, Apr 5 (IBNS): There was a three-way tie for lead on the opening day of the 11th Delhi NCR Cup amidst trying conditions at the Delhi Golf Club here on Tuesday. Seasoned amateur Gagan Verma along with youngsters IL Alaap and Arjun Chandnani shot a 1-over 73 to share the lead.
28 athletes qualified from North and Central India in the state trials of GAIL Indian Speedstar
Apr 06, 2016, at 12:29 am
New Delhi, Apr 5 (IBNS): The state trials of the GAIL Indian Speedstar for North and Central India were held today at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
Royal Juniors Open starts today
Apr 06, 2016, at 12:12 am
Kolkata, Apr 5 (IBNS): Last week's winner Udayjit Bhalotia will look to add to his Tolly Juniors win this week at the second event of the 2016 season of the Indian Golf Union East Zone Feeder & Sub Junior Tour at the Par – 72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club.
Chelsea appoints Antonio Conte as first team head coach
Apr 05, 2016, at 08:57 pm
Chelsea, Apr 5 (IBNS) Antonio Conte has signed on a three-year contract as the first team head coach of Chelsea Football Club.
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Sarfraz Ahmed appointed as Pakistan T20 skipper
Apr 05, 2016, at 08:38 pm
Islamabad, Apr 5 (IBNS): Pakistan on Tuesday appointed Sarfraz Ahmed as Captain of Pakistan T20 team.
ICC World Twenty20 champion West Indies breathing down India's neck
Apr 05, 2016, at 12:43 am
Dubai, Apr 4 (IBNS) ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 champion West Indies has number-one ranked India firmly within its sights after it became the only country to win the tournament twice.
ICC World Twenty20 teams of the tournament named
Apr 04, 2016, at 09:28 pm
Kolkata, Apr 4 (IBNS) The ICC on Monday announced the teams of the tournament for the men’s and women’s ICC World Twenty20 2016, which finished at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.
Apr 04, 2016, at 09:06 pm
Dubai, Apr 4 (IBNS) Plenty to celebrate for the champion West Indies women’s team after it pulled off a major upset to win the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 India 2016 trophy, bringing to an end to Australia’s bid to win a fourth straight title.
Darren Sammy, Stafanie Taylor pose with ICC World T20 trophies in front of Victoria Memorial Hall
Apr 04, 2016, at 08:11 pm
Kolkata, Apr 4 (IBNS): West Indies men and women teams skippers Darren Sammy and Stafanie Taylor posed with the ICC World T20 trophies in front of Kolkata's iconic Victoria Memorial Hall on Monday.
Don't keep the fans waiting for 4 years please: Gayle tweets on ICC World T20
Apr 04, 2016, at 07:44 pm
Kolkata,Apr 4 (IBNS): Winning the ICC World T20 title for the second time in his career, West Indies batsman Chris Gayle urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) not to make the fans wait for four years for the tournament.
Novak Djokoviclifts Miami Open
Apr 04, 2016, at 07:31 pm
Miami, Apr 4 (IBNS) Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic defeated Japan's Kei Nishikori in the men's final to lift the Miami Open title.
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Kohli named as ICC World Twenty20 men’s player of the tournament
Apr 04, 2016, at 02:26 pm
Kolkata, Apr 4 (IBNS) India’s top-order batsman Virat Kohli was today named as the men’s player of the tournament at the conclusion of the ICC World Twenty20 2016 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.
Samuels fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Apr 04, 2016, at 02:20 pm
Kolkata, Apr 4 (IBNS) Marlon Samuels of the West Indies has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during his side’s ICC World Tweny20 India 2016 final against England at Eden Gardens on Sunday.