First Test: India win toss, opt to bat first

Jul 22, 2016, at 01:21 am

Antigua, July 21 (IBNS) Indian skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat first against West Indies in the first Test of the series here on Thursday.

Ed Joyce jumps 18 places in rankings after two unbeaten centuries against Afghanistan

Jul 21, 2016, at 06:20 pm

Dubai, July 21 (IBNS): Ireland opener Ed Joyce has vaulted 18 places to 24th spot in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen following a stellar performance in the five-match series against Afghanistan which ended in a 2-2 draw on Tuesday.

Hilton European Tour: Henrik Stenson named golfer of the month for June

Jul 21, 2016, at 04:35 pm

New York, July 21 (IBNS): Swedish golfer Henrik Stenson has been named the Hilton European Tour Golfer of the Month award for the month of June.

SAIL supports sprinter Dharambir Singh to Rio Olympics

Jul 21, 2016, at 12:11 am

New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS): Minister for Steel Chaudhary Birender Singh conferred the SAIL logo and felicitated Rio Olympics athlete Dharambir Singh here on Wednesday.

Team effort earned us the silverware: Chaoba Devi

Jul 21, 2016, at 12:03 am

New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS) : Chaoba 'Ojha' Devi, the bagpiper of Manipur Girls' Football is basking in the glory of lifting another Junior National Championship glory – the third in a row. The veteran Coach, an employee of the Government of Manipur had also guided Manipur women to clinch the National Games Gold Medal. In a freewheeling interview to www.the-aiff.com, Chaoba, who has been an Assistant Coach with the Indian U-19 National Team spoke at length about the “hard work,” the “team spirit,” the future stars, the obstacles and a lot more. Excerpts:

Contingent of PGA Professionals prepare to compete in PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club

Jul 20, 2016, at 10:56 pm

Washington, July 20 (IBNS) Rich Berberian Jr. of Derry, New Hampshire, whose dramatic 30-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole won the 2016 PGA Professional Championship last month, leads a group of 20 PGA Professionals to the 98th PGA Championship, July 28-31, at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey.

Fields confirmed for Olympic Games Golf competitions

Jul 20, 2016, at 10:26 pm

Rio de Janeiro, July 20 (IBNS) The names of the 120 men and women who will create golf history in Rio de Janeiro next month have been ratified on Tuesday with the publication of confirmed places for the Olympic Games competition at Reserva de Marapendi Golf Course between Aug 11 and 20.

Mamata Banerjee mourns hockey legend Mohammad Shahid's demise

Jul 20, 2016, at 09:08 pm

Kolkta, July 20 (IBNS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday mourned the death of hockey legend Mohammad Shahid.

Narendra Modi mourns the demise of hockey legend Mohammad Shahid

Jul 20, 2016, at 08:15 pm

New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS): Mourning the loss of hockey legend Mohammad Shahid, who died on Wednesday morning after a prolonged battle with liver problems, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India has lost a talented sportsman.

Indian hockey star Md Shahid passes away, aged 56

Jul 20, 2016, at 07:41 pm

Gurgaon, July 20 (IBNS): Former Indian hockey captain and legend, Mohammad Shahid passed away on Wednesday morning after suffering from prolonged liver problems.

BCCI conducts language and communication skills workshop for umpires

Jul 20, 2016, at 04:37 am

Mumbai, July 19 (IBNS): The BCCI on Tuesday organised a course for umpires on English language and communication skills.

FC Barcelona, Qatar Airways extend sponsorship agreement

Jul 20, 2016, at 01:49 am

Madrid, July 19 (IBNS): Popular Spanish football club FC Barcelona and Qatar Airways have extended their main sponsorship agreement for one more season.

India and Australia need comprehensive wins in upcoming series so as not to lose points in team rankings

Jul 20, 2016, at 12:52 am

Dubai, July 19 (IBNS) Top-ranked Australia and second-ranked India will have to complete comprehensive wins in their upcoming away Test series against Sri Lanka and the West Indies respectively so as not to lose crucial points in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings.

MU announces 25-men squad for China tour

Jul 19, 2016, at 11:48 pm

London, July 19 (IBNS): British football giant Manchester United has named 25-member squad for the upcoming friendlies in China.

ECB’s Steve Elworthy appointed Managing Director of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Jul 19, 2016, at 10:07 pm

Dubai, July 19 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council and the England and Wales Cricket Board today jointly announced that Steve Elworthy had been appointed as Managing Director of the ICC Cricket World Cup, which will be held in England and Wales in 2019.

FIFA Head of Referees Massimo Busacca to visit Cochin

Jul 19, 2016, at 08:39 pm

New Delhi, July 19 (IBNS): FIFA Head of Referees Massimo Busacca will be visiting Cochin over the weekend on the sidelines of the AIFF organised FIFA MA Referreing Courses which kick-off from July 22 to July 29, 2016, an official release confirmed.

James Anderson, Adil Rashid and Ben Stokes added to the England squad

Jul 19, 2016, at 08:17 pm

London, July 19 (IBNS): England selectors have added Lancashire bowler James Anderson, Yorkshire leg-spinner Adil Rashid and Durham all-rounder Ben Stokes to the squad for the second Investec Test at Emirates Old Trafford starting on Friday.

Alfa-Bank unveiled as first-ever Regional Supporter for the FIFA World Cup

Jul 19, 2016, at 05:13 pm

Zurich, July 19 (IBNS): Russia’s Alfa-Bank was announced as the first FIFA World Cup Regional Supporter during an event in Moscow on Monday, marking an important milestone in FIFA’s commercial strategy, an official release said.

All-round brilliance by Russell take Tallawahs to top of Hero CPL

Jul 19, 2016, at 05:11 pm

Kingston, July 19 (IBNS): The Jamaica Tallawahs have moved to the top of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) table with a fine win against the Trinbago Knight Riders at Sabina Park, their third successive home victory in three matches.

Anderson, Rashid and Stokes named in England squad for 2nd Test against Pakistan

Jul 19, 2016, at 03:52 am

London, July 18 (IBNS): Cricketers James Anderson, Adil Rashid and Ben Stokes have been named in the English squad for the second Investec Test against Pakistan which will commence at Emirates Old Trafford starting on Friday.

Hero CPL teams confirm changes for closing stages of tournament

Jul 19, 2016, at 02:31 am

Bridgetown, July 18 (IBNS) With a number of South African internationals set to complete their Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) stints, the tournament organisers have confirmed a list of three replacement players for the remainder of the tournament.

Delhi Dynamos signs Milan Singh, Soram Poirei

Jul 19, 2016, at 12:15 am

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): ISL side Delhi Dynamos on Monday said it has signed footballers Milan Singh and Soram Poirei.

Yasir Shah on top of the world

Jul 18, 2016, at 08:36 pm

Dubai, July 18 (IBNS): Wrist spinner Yasir Shah has become the number-one ranked Test bowler in the world after he bowled Pakistan to a 75-run victory over England in the first Test at Lord’s on Sunday.

Pooran’s career best knock gives Tridents the win at Hero CPL

Jul 18, 2016, at 04:24 pm

Bridgetown, July 18 (IBNS): The Barbados Tridents ended their home leg of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with a victory over the St Lucia Zouks.

Manipur Overpower Haryana To Win Junior NFC 2016-17

Jul 18, 2016, at 02:39 am

Cuttack, July 17 (IBNS): Manipur proved to be too strong for Haryana in the final of the Junior National Football Championship for girls as they overpowered their counterparts by an unassailable margin of 4-1. Ratanbala Devi scored on the either side of the break and Hemolata Devi nailed a second-half brace for the Highlanders whereas Renu scored the solitary goal for Haryana.

FC Bayern player Arjen Robben sidelined due to injury

Jul 17, 2016, at 09:49 pm

Zurich, July 17 (IBNS): FC Bayern on Sunday said its player Arjen Robben has been sidelined for approximately six weeks due to injury.

Bajaj Allianz Junior Football Camp holds city trial in Kolkata

Jul 17, 2016, at 08:11 pm

Kolkata, July 17 (IBNS): Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, a private life insurers, conducted the selection process for its Junior Football Camp (JFC) Season 7 in Kolkata on Sunday.

Munro brilliance bests Barbados Tridents at Hero CPL

Jul 17, 2016, at 03:45 pm

Bridgetown, July 17 (IBNS): The Trinbago Knight Riders have found some of the form that saw them conquer the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) last season as they brushed aside the Barbados Tridents at the Kensington Oval on Saturday afternoon. A blistering fifty from New Zealander Colin Munro saw them chase down a stiff target of 173 with 16 balls to spare.

Hero CPL honours Sir Garry Sobers ahead of 80th birthday celebrations

Jul 17, 2016, at 03:44 pm

Bridgetown, July 17 (IBNS) The great Sir Garfield Sobers received a special presentation ahead of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) between Barbados Tridents and Trinbago Knight Riders at the Kensington Oval on Saturday morning.

Vijender defeats Hope, celebs toast victory

Jul 17, 2016, at 02:29 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Moments after Vijender Singh achieved the unthinkable by defeating Aussie boxer Kerry Hope to lift the WBO Asia Pacific Middleweight title, celebs joined in to hail the star.