Both sides denied by woodwork as match ends in a stalemate

Dec 31, 2014, at 05:18 am

Vasco, Dec 30 (IBNS): Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC fired blanks in an exciting Group B Hero Federation Cup stalemate here at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco on Tuesday.

4th Test: Ashton Agar named in Australia squad

Dec 31, 2014, at 03:57 am

Sydney, Dec 30 (IBNS) Australia on Tuesday added spinner Ashton Agar in its dquad for the upcoming fourth Test against India.

Mumbai FC score over Sporting Goa to win 1-0

Dec 31, 2014, at 02:55 am

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IBNS): Mumbai scored an important victory to keep their hopes of qualifying for the Federation Cup semifinals alive.

Cricket world reacts to Dhoni's announcement to retire from Test

Dec 31, 2014, at 02:31 am

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IBNS) Considered as one of the best captain India has ever produced, MS Dhoni shocked the cricketing world and his fans with his sudden announcement of retirement from Test immediately after his side lost the ongoing series against Australia on Tuesday.

Dhoni is India's most successful captain and wicketkeeper-batsman in Test cricket

Dec 30, 2014, at 11:59 pm

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IBNS) M S Dhoni, who decided to retire from Test Cricket citing the strain of playing all formats of cricket. had made his Test debut against Sri Lanka at Chennai in 2005-06.

MS Dhoni retires from Test Cricket

Dec 30, 2014, at 11:01 pm

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IBNS): One of India's greatest Test Captains, under whose leadership India became the No. 1 team in the Test Rankings, MS Dhoni, has decided to retire from Test Cricket citing the strain of playing all formats of cricket.

3rd Test end in a draw, Australia clinch series

Dec 30, 2014, at 07:18 pm

Melbourne, Dec 30 (IBNS): Chasing 384 for victory, India managed to settle for a draw on the fifth and final day of the third Test match against Australia even as losing the series here on Tuesday.

Expecting to see a thrilling finish: Laxman

Dec 30, 2014, at 04:57 am

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS) Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman on Monday said he expects to see a thrilling finish to the ongoing third Test between India and Australia.

Fine header from Romeo earns Dempo victory

Dec 30, 2014, at 04:03 am

Margao, Dec 29 (IBNS): A Romeo Fernandes first-half header helped local giants Dempo SC down lacklustre East Bengal by a solitary goal in a Group A tie of the Hero Federation Cup here at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Monday.

U19 I-League: Pune FC bounce back to winning ways; hammer PIFA Colaba 7-1

Dec 30, 2014, at 02:54 am

Mamurdi, Dec 29 (IBNS) Pune FC put in a clinical performance to systematically register a whopping 7-1 win over PIFA Colaba, in a Round-3 encounter in the Under-19 I-League Maharashtra Zone at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Monday.

Test: Marsh takes Australia to safety

Dec 30, 2014, at 02:41 am

Melbourne, Dec 29 (IBNS) Australia left the field on a safer note as batsman Shaun Marsh struck a key half-century to help the hosts take 326 runs lead against India at the end of the fourth day of the third Test here on Monday.

Federation Cup: Pune FC clinch opener

Dec 30, 2014, at 01:57 am

Vasco, Dec 29 (IBNS) Pune FC showed character and belief to come from a goal down and clinch a thrilling 3-1 win over north-east side Shillong Lajong in their Federation Cup Group-B opener at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco, Goa on Monday.

Jackichand scores either side of halftime to secure first three points

Dec 29, 2014, at 04:12 am

Margao, Dec 28 (IBNS) : As if inspired by Sunil Chhetri's match winning performance earlier in the day in the Federation Cup opener, promising striker Jackichand Singh impressed one and all with his virtuoso display that helped Royal Wahingdoh upend Mumbai FC 2-1 in a Group A encounter here at the Nehru Stadium in Goa Sunday.

Kohli, Rahane help India fight back by posting 462/8

Dec 29, 2014, at 12:54 am

Melbourne , Dec 28 (IBNS): Riding on heroic knocks by Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane , India fought back strongly to post 462 for eight at the end of the third day of the third Test against host Australia here on Sunday.

Federation Cup: Pune FC eager to open campaign with a win

Dec 28, 2014, at 11:37 pm

Vasco, Dec 28 (IBNS) Pune FC is all set to push their campaign in the Federation Cup on a positive note as they brace up against Shillong Lajong FC in a Group-B encounter at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco, Goa on Monday.

Under-19 I-League: Pune FC aim to bounce back

Dec 28, 2014, at 11:35 pm

Pune, Dec 28 (IBNS) Pune FC Under-19 will be eager to bounce back to winning ways when they face PIFA Colaba FC in a Round-3 Maharashtra Zone clash of the Under-19 I-League 2014-15 at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Monday.

Shankar Das surges ahead with timely 65

Dec 28, 2014, at 05:24 am

Kolkata, Dec 27 (IBNS): Shankar Das of Kolkata fired a timely seven-under-65 to surge ahead in round three of the Rs. 1.5 crore McLeod Russel Tour Championship at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) on Saturday. Shankar's three-day total now stands at 13-under-203 and he enjoys a two-shot lead over his nearest rival Rashid Khan of Delhi who shot a 71 in the third round. Delhi's Shamim Khan lies third at 10-under-206.

Voleyball: Delhi keep a clean slate, Maharashtra win a tough battle

Dec 28, 2014, at 05:08 am

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IBNS): Delhi boys kept their slate clean and claimed full points on day two of the 37th Sub-Junior National Volleyball Championships, beating Jharkhand 25-22, 25-22, 25-16 in what turned out to be a one-sided affair at the Ajmal Khan Park here on Saturday.

Indian elite runners ready for face off at inaugural Tata Steel Kolkata 25K

Dec 28, 2014, at 05:04 am

Kolkata, Dec 27 (IBNS) : Top national athletes Sudha Singh, Kavita Raut, Nitendra Rawat and Soji Mathew came together ahead of the inaugural Tata Steel Kolkata 25K representing a field of more than 40 leading track and field Indian athletes.

Ankita beats Katy to win NECC-ITF title

Dec 28, 2014, at 05:00 am

Pune, Dec 27 (IBNS): Ankita Raina capped her tumultuous year with an inspiring straight set victory over Briton Katy Dunne to win the $25,000 NECC-ITF tennis title, a first for an Indian after a gap of 14 years, at the Deccan Gymkhana courts on Saturday.

Ajmal not to feature in WC

Dec 28, 2014, at 04:01 am

Islamabad, Dec 27 (IBNS): Ahead of next year's World Cup, Pakistan received a huge blow as their star spinner Saeed Ajmal will not participate in the mega cricketing event, reports said.

Hope to be an ideal example for youngsters: Sunil Chhetri

Dec 28, 2014, at 02:36 am

Mumbai, Dec 27 (IBNS) Immediately after being declared the '2014 AIFF Player of the Year' National Team Captain Sunil Chhetri spoke exclusively to www.the-aiff.com on its significance, the responsibilities, expectations and much more. Excerpts:

Sunil voted AIFF Player of the Year

Dec 28, 2014, at 02:34 am

Mumbai, Dec 27 (IBNS) Indian National Team captain Sunil Chhetri has been declared the 'AIFF 2014 Player of the Year.'

Smith's 192 heroics take Australia to 530, India 108/1

Dec 28, 2014, at 02:12 am

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IBNS): Riding on Steve Smith's memorable 192 runs, Australia posted a mammoth 530 on the scoreboard before picking up the wicket of Shikhar Dhawan (28) as the hosts finished the second day's play at 108 runs here on Saturday.

Mumbai FC rope in Mohammed Rafi and Climax Lawrence for season 2014-15

Dec 27, 2014, at 06:09 am

Mumbai, Dec 26 (IBNS): Mumbai FC have added two more players to their squad in Mohammed Rafi and Climax Lawrence. The two players plied their trade for Mumbai FC last season too and Head Coach Khalid Jamil was more than happy to get the duo for another season.

Mumbai FC announce squad for Federation Cup

Dec 27, 2014, at 06:08 am

Mumbai ,Dec 26 (IBNS) Mumbai FC recently registered their twenty member squad for the Federation Cup 2014-15 that is to be held in Goa.

Federation Cup: Midfielder Arata Izumi to lead 20-man Pune FC squad

Dec 27, 2014, at 06:08 am

Mumbai, Dec 26 ((IBNS): Long serving midfielder Arata Izumi will lead a 20-member Pune FC squad at the 36th edition of Federation Cup, in Goa.

Everest tribute planned for Phil Hughes

Dec 27, 2014, at 02:45 am

Sydney, Dec 26 (IBNS): A memorial for late Australian cricketer Phillip ­Hughes, who died last month after staying in induced coma for two days following his on-field accident during a domestic match, is being planned on top of Mount Everest next year.

3rd Test: Smith shines with unbeaten 72, Australia post 259/5

Dec 27, 2014, at 02:36 am

Melbourne, Dec 26 (IBNS): Skipper Steve Smith shined with his willow and remained unbeaten at 72 as Australia scored 259 for five at the end of the first day of the third Test here on Friday.

Shubhankar Sharma grabs round one lead with blistering eight-under-64

Dec 26, 2014, at 05:52 am

Kolkata, Dec 25 (IBNS) The Rs. 1.5 crore McLeod Russel Tour Championship, the year-ending event of the PGTI, got off to a cracking start at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) on Thursday as teenager Shubhankar Sharma of the DLF Golf & Country Club, Gurgaon, posted a blistering eight-under-64 for the round one lead.