Saina defeated in World Championship final
Aug 16, 2015, at 07:51 pm
Jakarta, Aug 15 (IBNS) Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal settled for silver after losing the final of the World Championship against Spain's Carolina Marin here on Sunday.
Chandimal and Herath lead charge as Sri Lanka defeats India in Galle
Aug 16, 2015, at 07:38 pm
Dubai, Aug 16 (IBNS): There was good news for several Sri Lanka players in the latest ICC rankings which were released following its memorable 63-run victory over India in the first Test at Galle on Saturday, with career high gains for Dinesh Chandimal and Tharindu Kaushal as Rangana Herath also helped inspire the hosts to an unlikely victory.
Sania, Martina reach Rogers Cup semis
Aug 16, 2015, at 01:58 am
Toronto, Aug 15 (IBNS): Idnian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Martina Hingis on Saturday reached the semi-final of the Rogers Cup by beating Hao-Ching and Yung-Jan.
Saina Nehwal reaches World Badminton Championships final
Aug 16, 2015, at 12:09 am
Jakarta, Aug 15 (IBNS) Giving good news to Indians across the globe on Independence Day, Badminton star Saina Nehwal cruised to the final of the Badminton World Championships here on Saturday.
Herath scripts a magnificent victory for Sri Lanka as India lose first Test by 63 runs
Aug 15, 2015, at 09:47 pm
Galle, Aug 15 (IBNS) Rangana Herath bailed Sri Lanka out of distress as the host nation defeated India by 63 runs in the inaugural Test match to take up a 1-0 lead here on Saturday.
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Indian team to travel to Colombo tomorrow
Aug 15, 2015, at 09:34 pm
Galle, Aug 15 (IBNS) The Indian cricket team will be travelling to Colombo on Sunday, the BCCI said on Saturday.
Rangana Herath takes seven, Sri Lanka beat India to win Galle Test
Aug 15, 2015, at 07:56 pm
Galle, Aug 15 (IBNS) Rangana Herath took seven wickets as Sri Lanka came from behind and defeated India by 63 runs in the first Test here on Saturday.
Sania Mirza to receive Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award
Aug 15, 2015, at 01:39 am
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS) Adding one more crown to her crown, Indian women Tennis icon Sania Mirza will be receiving the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award this year.
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First Test: Chandimal ton helps Sri Lanka take second innings lead, India 23-1
Aug 15, 2015, at 12:13 am
Galle, Aug 14 (IBNS) A defiant Dinesh Chandimal denied India an innings victory in the first Test as Sri Lanka took a 175-run lead while India scored 23 for the loss of a wickets at the end of third day's play here on Friday.
India A beat Australia A to clinch tri-series
Aug 15, 2015, at 12:01 am
Chennai, Aug 14 (IBNS): All-round performance by Gurkeerat Singh helped India A beat Australia A by four wickets in the final of the tri-series to lift the title here on Friday.
Ajinkya Rahane creates new Test record
Aug 14, 2015, at 11:20 pm
Galle, Aug 14 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane created a record as he became the first non-wicket-keeper player to take eight catches in a Test match.
Steve Smith excited over Test captaincy
Aug 14, 2015, at 10:10 pm
London, Aug 14 (IBNS): Steve Smith welcomed Australian selectors decision to name him as the country's new Test skipper and said he is ' excited' over his new assignment.
BCCI to extend cricket coaching through digital platforms
Aug 14, 2015, at 09:58 pm
Mumbai, Aug 14 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is drawing up plans to provide basic and advanced modules of cricket coaching through digital platforms that will reach a larger audience of budding cricketers who can avail this guidance.
Steve Smith to become Australian Test skipper after Ashes
Aug 14, 2015, at 09:16 pm
Sydney, Aug 14 (IBNS) Keeping in mind the post-Michael Clarke, the Australian selectors on Friday has named Steve Smith as the vice-captain for the last Ashes Test match.
First Test: India firmly on top after an all-round performance on day two
Aug 14, 2015, at 12:22 am
Galle, Aug 13 (IBNS) A twin century by Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli and a twin strike by the Indian bowlers in the Sri Lankan second innings have set India on top at the end of the second day of the first Test match here on Thursday.
Shane Warne defends Michael Clarke from John Buchanan's criticisms
Aug 13, 2015, at 10:14 pm
Melbourne, Aug 13 (IBNS) Australian spin legend Shane Warne has extended his support towards Test skipper Michael Clarke who has attracted negative criticisms from fans and experts alike after the nation’s Ashes debacle.
Dhoni praises Parag Shah's upcoming guide on entrepreneurship
Aug 13, 2015, at 07:48 pm
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): Indian Cricket Team skipper MS Dhoni, who happens to be good friends with Parag Shah and family, gives positive gesture and luck for his upcoming Antar Prerna: An Entrepreneur's Journey.
'Never select players on basis of MOM Awards'
Aug 13, 2015, at 01:55 am
In the last part of an exclusive interview with www.the-aiff.com National Coach Stephen Constantine speaks at length about his choice of Players for the forthcoming Preparatory Camp which kicks-off in Pune on August 23. Excerpts:
First Test: Spinners take 8 wickets as India dominate proceedings on day one
Aug 13, 2015, at 01:25 am
Galle, Aug 12 (IBNS) A ruthless Ravichandran Ashwin picked up six wickets in the first innings as Sri Lanka were bowled out for a mere 183 runs on the first day of the first Test match with India dominating the proceedings here on Wednesday.
Australian coach Darren Lehmann apologises after his team's poor performance in Ashes
Aug 13, 2015, at 01:05 am
London, Aug 12 (IBNS) Australian coach and former cricketer Darren Lehmann has apologised for his team's poor performance in the ongoing Ashes series in England.
Steve Smith named Australia's ODI skipper
Aug 12, 2015, at 10:26 pm
Sydney, Aug 12 (IBNS): Australian has named Steve Smith as their new ODI skipper for the series against England and Ireland.
Aug 12, 2015, at 09:17 pm
Galle, Aug 12 (IBNS): Indian bowlers dominated the day as they bowled out Sri Lanka for 183 runs in their first innings on the first day of the Test series here on Wednesday.
Aug 12, 2015, at 02:37 am
Azerbaijan, Aug 11 (IBNS) Three events were contested at the ISSF World Cup in Azerbaijan, today where Mai and Cao of the People's Republic of China won the 50m Pistol Men and the 25m Pistol Women events.
"All schemes of the Ministry and the Sports Authority of India are gender neutral"
Aug 12, 2015, at 02:23 am
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS) The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports Sarbananda Sonowal said that all schemes of the Ministry and the Sports Authority of India are gender neutral, inclusive schemes and are equally applicable to women sportspersons.
Sania Mirza to be conferred Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award
Aug 11, 2015, at 10:59 pm
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS): Indian Tennis icon Sania Mirza, who has won several tournaments in recent times in doubles, will be conferred India's highest sports award Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, media reports said on Tuesday.
You have got to think how you can take 20 wickets: Ravi Shastri
Aug 11, 2015, at 10:31 pm
Colombo, Aug 11 (IBNS): Indian cricket team director Ravi Shastri has said that the team should think about taking 20 wickets and move towards winning matches.
Australia A defeat India A by 3 wickets
Aug 11, 2015, at 01:45 am
Chennai, Aug 10 (IBNS) Australia A defeated India A by three wickets here on Monday to secure a berth in the finals of the tri-series which also features South Africa A.
India wins runners up trophy in its group in under-12 Asian Youth Football Festa
Aug 10, 2015, at 11:32 pm
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS: The Under 12 team of Green wood School, Dimapur, Nagaland representing India at the Asian Youth Football Festa 2015 held at Anseong in Gyeonggi – do Province of South Korea from Aug 7 to Aug 9 has got second position in their group in the Festa by winning 3 out 4 matches in their group.
Sri Lanka eyes series win to overtake India in Test rankings
Aug 10, 2015, at 10:49 pm
Dubai, Aug 10 (IBNS) Sri Lanka and India will face off in the first of a three-Test series at Galle on Wednesday with one eye on the ICC Test Team Rankings as both teams aim to improve their respective positions.
Aug 10, 2015, at 04:41 am
London, Aug 9 (IBNS): Two-time Olympic champion Vincent Hancock (USA) won Sunday's Skeet Men final in Gabala, securing a spot in the US Olympic team for Rio 2016. His aim is set: winning the third Olympic title in a row, something never achieved by a shotgun shooter before.