Selectors to meet tomorrow to name team in Paytm ODI
Oct 05, 2016, at 11:52 pm
Mumbai, Oct 5 (IBNS): The meeting of the All-India Senior Selection Committee of the BCCI will be held on Thursday to select the Indian team for the upcoming Paytm ODI Trophy against New Zealand.
Pakistan barred from Kabaddi World Cup
Oct 05, 2016, at 09:20 pm
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IBNS): Pakistan has been debarred from participating in the Kabaddi World Cup 2016, which begins in Ahmedabad on Friday, the media reported on Wednesday.
Several football associations sanctioned after discriminatory and unsporting conduct of fans
Oct 05, 2016, at 02:22 am
Zurich, Oct 4 (IBNS): FIFA on Tuesday confirmed sanctions imposed on several football associations for the discriminatory and unsporting conduct of fans during recent 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.
CAS reduces ban on Maria Sharapova by 15 months
Oct 05, 2016, at 02:07 am
Lausanne, Oct 4 (IBNS): The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Tuesday said it has issued its decision in the arbitration procedure between Tennis star Maria Sharapova and the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
Saha, Sharma and Ronchi move up in Test batsmen's rankings
Oct 05, 2016, at 01:10 am
Dubai, Oct 4 (IBNS): Wriddhiman Saha and Rohit Sharma of India, and Luke Ronchi of New Zealand have made notable gains in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen after the second Test in Kolkata which India won by 178 runs to take a winning 2-0 lead and assure itself of the number-one Test team ranking at the end of the three-match series.
Australia women's extend advantage over England following annual update
Oct 05, 2016, at 01:05 am
Dubai, Oct 4 (IBNS): The Australia women's side has opened up a six-point gap over its closest rival England, while New Zealand, West Indies and Ireland have also gained valuable points following the Oct 1 annual update of the MRF Tyres ICC Women's Team Rankings, which incorporates results in all three formats into a single rankings system.
Udayjit Bhalotia in the van at the Tolly Juniors Open 2016
Oct 04, 2016, at 11:22 pm
Kolkata, Oct 4 (IBNS): On a decent day for golf, Udayjit Bhalotia overcame a tough start to end up at the top of the leaderboard with a four-over par 74 and lead by two at the halfway stage of Tolly Juniors Open 2016 being played at Tollygunge Club here.
Aditya Academy collaborates with Atletico de Kolkata
Oct 04, 2016, at 07:57 pm
Kolkata, Oct 3 (IBNS): In a release Aditya Group said that Atletico de Kolkata, an Indian Super League football franchise from Kolkata, the champions of ISL 2014 and Aditya Academy have joined hands to set up the ATK Aditya Football Academy at Barasat
Lodha Panel directs bank to unfreeze BCCI accounts, test series to go on
Oct 04, 2016, at 05:52 pm
Mumbai, Oct 4 (IBNS) : In a further turn to the dramatic events that shrouded the fate of India's test series with New Zealand, the Lodha Committee has directed banks to unfreeze the accounts of the Board for Control of Cricket in India, going back on its earlier directive.
BCCI to pull out of India-New Zealand series?
Oct 04, 2016, at 05:01 pm
Mumbai, Oct 4 (IBNS): In a shocking revelation for cricket fans, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the regulatory body for the sport in India, said on Monday that it is contemplating calling off the series against New Zealand, media reports said.
Anil Kumble praises Indian team for winning series against NZ
Oct 04, 2016, at 04:26 am
Kolkata,Oct 3 (IBNS): Indian team coach Anil Kumble appreciated Indian team for winning the second Test and clinching the series against New Zealand here on Monday.
Aston Villa removes manager Roberto Di Matteo
Oct 04, 2016, at 03:41 am
London, Oct 3 (IBNS): British football club Aston Villa on Monday said it has parted company with manager Roberto Di Matteo.
Karun Nair replaces injured Shikhar Dhawan in Test team
Oct 04, 2016, at 02:20 am
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Karun Nair has been named as the replacement for injured Shikhar Dhawan in the Indian Test team which is playing series against New Zealand.
Dramatic NZ collapse help India win match, series
Oct 04, 2016, at 12:20 am
Kolkata, Oct 3 (IBNS): On the first morning of the Eden Test match, commentator Ravi Shastri spoke about the 'strange' nature of a final session here in the park, where teams tend to lose wickets in heaps. The most famous collapse among all, by an Australia side led by Steve Waugh, a squad who had won 15 Test matches on the trot and was looking to extend their lead.
BCCI congratulates Team India on becoming No. 1 Test team
Oct 04, 2016, at 12:05 am
Mumbai, Oct 3 (IBNS): Team India have reclaimed the No.1 spot in the ICC Test rankings following their comprehensive 178 runs win in the Kolkata Test against the visiting New Zealand.
India beat New Zealand by 178 runs to win match, series
Oct 03, 2016, at 11:52 pm
Kolkata, Oct 3 (IBNS): Chasing a score of 376 runs, New Zealand were bowled out for 197 by India to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three match series here on Monday, day four of the Test match.
Rio 2016 Paralympics Medal Winners felicitated in Mumbai
Oct 03, 2016, at 11:28 pm
Mumbai, ‪Oct 3 (IBNS): The four Indian paralympic winners Devendra Jhajharia (Gold Medal, Men's Javelin F46), Mariyappan Thangavelu (Gold Medal, Men's High Jump T42), Deepa Malik (Silver Medal, Women's Shot Put F53) and Varun Singh Bhati (Bronze Medal, Men's High Jump T42) were felicitated at an event in Mumbai for their medal winning efforts in the recently concluded Rio 2016 Paralympics.
Tolly Juniors Open tees off today
Oct 03, 2016, at 11:22 pm
Kolkata, Oct 3 (IBNS): The charming Tollygunge Club is in readiness to host the Tolly Juniors Open over its 100 acre, Par - 70 layout.
WWE Royal Rumble to return to Alamodome
Oct 03, 2016, at 10:44 pm
Mumbai/Kolkata, Oct 3 (IBNS: WWE announced on Monday that the Alamodome in San Antonio will host the 2017 WWE Royal Rumble on Jan 29, 2017.
Ind-NZ: Ashwin's brace give India the edge
Oct 03, 2016, at 08:27 pm
Kolkata, Oct 3 (IBNS): After a casualty-free first session where the New Zealand batsmen put up a 55-run partnership for the opening wicket, Ravichandran Ashwin picked up Martin Guptill after play resumed in the second session and later removed Ross Taylor to halt the visitor's on an otherwise blemish- free cricket, here on Monday, day four of the second Test match.
Ind-NZ: Guptill departs post lunch
Oct 03, 2016, at 06:08 pm
Kolkata, Oct 3 (IBNS): Martin Guptill departed for 24 runs post lunch following a 55-run opening stand with Tom Latham here on Monday.
Sports should be considered a serious career choice, says experts at CII Summit
Oct 03, 2016, at 05:25 pm
Mumbai, Oct 3 (IBNS): Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organised the first edition of the Summit on the Business of Sports and Entertainment, at Mumbai recently.
Ind-NZ: India bowled out for 263, Kiwis need 376 runs to win match
Oct 03, 2016, at 04:10 pm
Kolkata, Oct 3 (IBNS): The New Zealand bowlers restricted the Indian batsmen for 263 runs in their second innings here on Monday, on day four of the second Test match between the two nations.
Rohit Sharma hits 82, India take 339 runs lead
Oct 02, 2016, at 11:49 pm
Kolkata, Oct 2 (IBNS): Indian dominated the third day of the second Test as Rohit Sharma hit 82 runs which helped the visitors take 339 runs lead against New Zealand here on Sunday.
Gaganjeet Bhullar putts his way to victory at Shinhan Donghae Open for sixth Asian Tour title
Oct 02, 2016, at 11:29 pm
Incheon, Oct 2 (IBNS): India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar recorded his sixth Asian Tour triumph at the Shinhan Donghae Open in style as he overcame a five-shot overnight deficit with a sublime final round of four-under-67 which featured a brilliant display of putting.
Bangladesh drops vital ranking points despite beating Afghanistan by 2-1
Oct 02, 2016, at 01:43 pm
Dubai, Oct 2(IBNS): The qualification process for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 has become even more interesting after Bangladesh has dropped three crucial ranking points despite winning the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan by 2-1.
Third season of Hero Indian Super League commences
Oct 02, 2016, at 04:21 am
Guwahati, Oct 1 (IBNS): The Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium at Guwahati on the evening of 1st October 2016 was the shining light in the country. And for a reason.
NorthEast United FC win ISL clash
Oct 02, 2016, at 04:15 am
Guwahati, Oct 1 (IBNS): NorthEast United FC kick-started their campaign in the 3rd Hero Indian Super League (HISL) on a winning note with a 1-0 victory over Kerala Blasters in Guwahati on Saturday.
Prime Minister unveils BRICS U-17 trophy
Oct 02, 2016, at 04:00 am
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Trophy for the BRICS U-17 Football Tournament o Saturday here.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar picks up five wickets, NZ struggle at 128-7
Oct 01, 2016, at 11:22 pm
Kolkata, Oct 1 (IBNS): India's Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled brilliantly as he picked up five wickets to make New Zealand struggle at 128 for seven at the end of the second day of the second Test match of the series here on Saturday.