Ind vs Aus: Rahul, Mukund lower deficit
Mar 06, 2017, at 05:29 pm
Bengaluru, Mar 6 (IBNS): Local lad KL Rahul and comeback man Abhinav Mukund added an unbeaten 38 runs in 10 overs to lower the deficit here on Monday, day three of the second Test match against Australia.
New Zealand eye vault in Test rankings in upcoming series
Mar 06, 2017, at 05:01 pm
Dubai, Mar 6 (IBNS): New Zealand can overtake South Africa in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings if it beats the opposition by 2-0 or better in an upcoming three-match home series starting in Dunedin on Wednesday, an official release stated.
Ind vs Aus: Jadeja picks up a six-fer, Australia manage 276
Mar 06, 2017, at 04:52 pm
Bengaluru, Mar 6 (IBNS): India's Ravindra Jadeja picked up six wickets to end Australia's first innings outing for 276 runs, here on Monday, day three of the second Test match.
IPL: Shardul Thakur to play for Pune franchise
Mar 06, 2017, at 04:26 pm
Pune, Mar 6 (IBNS): Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) have acquired the services of Kings XI Punjab’s pacer Shardul Thakur for VIVO Indian Premier League 2017, an official release stated.
FIFA rejects appeal of Sevilla FC against sanctions under third-party influence rules
Mar 06, 2017, at 04:05 pm
Zurich, Mar 6 (IBNS): FIFA’s Appeal Committee has decided to reject the appeal lodged by the Spanish club Sevilla FC and to confirm in its entirety the decision rendered by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctioning the club for breaches of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (2012 edition) (the “Regulationsâ€) relating to, inter alia, the prohibition of third-party influence on clubs, an official release stated.
Armoured Corps Polo Championship concludes
Mar 05, 2017, at 11:42 pm
New Delhi, Mar 5 (IBNS): Armoured Corps Polo Trophy was fiercely contested at the Army Equestrian Centre, Delhi on Sunday in the presence of Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi, Eastern Army Commander among other serving and retired senior officers.
Day 2: Australia take 48 runs lead against India
Mar 05, 2017, at 11:36 pm
Bangalore, Mar 5 (IBNS): Australia finished the second day of the second Test against India in style by adding 48 runs to the lead.
Ishant teases Australia skipper Steve Smith, Matt Renshaw
Mar 05, 2017, at 09:45 pm
Bangalore, Mar 5 (IBNS): There were some surprise moments during the second day of the second Test between India and Australia when pacer Ishant Sharma was involved in some banter with Australia skipper Steve Smith and opener Matt Renshaw during the early hours of the game.
Pakistan's WI tour extended by 2 T20Is
Mar 05, 2017, at 09:22 pm
St. Johns, Mar 5 (IBNS): The West Indies Cricket Board on Sunday announced the addition of two Twenty20 Internationals to the itinerary for the Pakistan Tour of the West Indies.
South Africa retains top ODI ranking after 3-2 series win against New Zealand
Mar 04, 2017, at 11:33 pm
Dubai, Mar 4 (IBNS): South Africa has retained the top spot in the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings after completing a 3-2 series win over New Zealand on Saturday.
India bowled out for 189, Australia score 40 at stumps
Mar 04, 2017, at 10:59 pm
Bangalore, Mar 4 (IBNS): After putting up strong show and bowling out Indian side for 189 runs in the first innings, Australian batsmen played sensibly to finish the first day's play at 40 runs for the loss of no wickets here on Saturday.
Ind vs Aus: Pujara bows down at the brink of lunch, India 72/2
Mar 04, 2017, at 05:42 pm
Bengaluru, Mar 4 (IBNS): Following a steady hand, a dogged Cheteshwar Pujara fell at the nick of lunch time here on Saturday to give Australia their second wicket of the morning session of second Test match against India.
Injured Vijay ruled out of Bengaluru Test
Mar 04, 2017, at 04:12 pm
Bengaluru, Mar 4 (IBNS): Indian Test opener Murali Vijay has been ruled out of the second Test between India and Australia in Bengaluru, after sustaining an injury to his left shoulder, an official release stated.
Ind vs Aus: Kohli wins toss, opts to bat first
Mar 04, 2017, at 04:06 pm
Bengaluru, Mar 4 (IBNS): Following a drubbing in the first Test, Indian skipper Virat Kohli won the coin toss and decided to bat first here on Saturday, day one of the second Test match against Australia.
Rohan-Marcin Matkowski reach Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships final
Mar 04, 2017, at 01:39 am
Dubai, Mar 3 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Rohan Bopanna and his doubles partner Marcin Matkowski have cruised to the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
PSL: Peshawar Zalmi's foreign players agree to visit Pakistan for final, says owner
Mar 03, 2017, at 09:29 pm
Lahore, Mar 3 (IBNS): Peshawar Zalmi franchise owner Javed Afridi on Friday announced that five foreign players are ready to visit Pakistan in case their side qualify for the final of the Pakistan Super League.
Nick Kyrgios defeats Novak Djokovic in Acapulco International quarter-finals
Mar 03, 2017, at 09:24 pm
London, Mar 3 (IBNS):Australian Nick Kyrgios stunned Serbian star Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals of the Acapulco International.
Sony ESPN and Sony ESPN HD channels to air ‘This is What They Want’ on March 5
Mar 02, 2017, at 07:05 pm
Mumbai, Mar 2 (IBNS): ESPN, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Network, presents ESPN Films, a series of documentary films showcasing original sports stories, an official release stated.
Ticket sales for FIFA Confederations Cup resume on FIFA.com
Mar 02, 2017, at 07:00 pm
Zurich, Mar 2 (IBNS): With 108 days to go until the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup, ticket sales resumed on Wednesday at 12.00 CET (14.00 Moscow time) via FIFA.com/tickets, an official release stated.
FIFA welcomes CAS decision involving Gordon Derrick
Mar 02, 2017, at 06:33 pm
Zurich, Mar 2 (IBNS): FIFA has welcomed the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to dismiss the appeal filed by Gordon Derrick, General Secretary of the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) and President of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU), against a decision of the FIFA Audit and Compliance Committee on April 12, 2016, an official release said.
Tripartite MoU signed to set up International Boxing Academy
Mar 02, 2017, at 02:10 am
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): A tripartite MoU amongst AIBA (International Boxing Association), BFI (Boxing Federation of India) and SAI (Sports Authority of India) to set up an International Boxing Academy at Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi & Rajiv Gandhi Sports complex at Rohtak, Haryana was signed in the forenoon of Mar 1 in the presence of Injeti Srinivas, Secretary (Sports) cum DG SAI in the office of Minister State for Sports & Youth Affairs , New Delhi .
Four foreign players withdraw from PSL final in Pakistan
Mar 02, 2017, at 02:04 am
Lahore, Mar 1 (IBNS): Four foreign players, including British batsman Kevin Pietersen, have announced they will not play in the PSL final in Pakistan's Lahore city.
Virat Kohli to receive Polly Umrigar Award, R Aswhin nominated for Dilip Sardesai Award
Mar 02, 2017, at 01:51 am
Mumbai, mar 1 (IBNS): Team India captain Virat Kohli will be presented with the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award, given to the International Cricketer of the Year, at the BCCI Annual Awards to be held in Bengaluru on Wednesday, March 8.
Tennis: Maria Sharapova handed Rome wildcard
Mar 02, 2017, at 01:31 am
Rome, Mar 1 (IBNS): Russian Tennis star Maria Sharapova has been handed over a wildcard entry into the main draw of the tournament in Rome this year.
Rohit Sharma to play in Vijay Hazare Trophy
Mar 02, 2017, at 01:07 am
Mumbai, Mar 1 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma is all set to make his return to the field by playing matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
World stars sign up for 2017 Hero CPL Player Draft
Mar 02, 2017, at 12:52 am
Barbados, Mar 1 (IBNS): A record number of local and international stars have been officially registered for the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Player Draft which takes place on Mar 10 in Barbados.
Gurmehar Kaur remark: Sehwag defends his own post
Mar 01, 2017, at 11:09 pm
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS): Having triggered a controversy for supposedly mocking Delhi University student Gurmehar Kaur, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag on Wednesday explained and defended his previous post on Twitter and said it was an attempt to be 'facetious rather than one to bully anyone'.
Luis Norton de Matos appointed as Head Coach of India U-17 World Cup Team
Mar 01, 2017, at 09:42 pm
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS): All India Football Federation on Wednesday appointed Portugal’s Luis Norton de Matos as the Head Coach of the India U-17 World Cup Team for the forthcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017.
Pune pitch rated as 'poor' by ICC Match Referee
Feb 28, 2017, at 10:23 pm
Pune, Feb 28 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced that Chris Broad of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees, who was the match referee for the first Test between India and Australia in Pune, has rated the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium pitch as “poor.â€
Feb 28, 2017, at 09:35 pm
New Delhi,Feb 28 (IBNS) Reigning Olympic Champion Hoang Xuan Vinh of Vietnam, 42, and the 2010 World Champion Matsuda Tomoyuki of Japan, 41, duelled atop of the scoreboard of the 10m Air Pistol Men final, at the ISSF World Cup in New Delhi, on Tuesday.