12th South Asian games : India tops with 27 golds
Feb 08, 2016, at 02:22 am
Guwahati, Feb 7 (IBNS) : India continued to dominate in the 12th South Asian Games (SAG) in third day of the event with 27 gold medals and secured top position in medals tally followed by Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
Yasir Shah suspended for three months
Feb 08, 2016, at 01:52 am
Dubai, Feb 7 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday announced that Pakistan bowler Yasir Shah has been suspended from all cricket-related activities for three months after pleading guilty to breaching Article 2.1 of the ICC Anti-Doping Code.
Wushu: Sanathoi Devi enters semifinals
Feb 08, 2016, at 12:39 am
Guwahati, Feb 7 (IBNS) The on-going Wushu competition being held at the Rising Sun Sports Complex, Assam Rifles, Laitkor, Shillong on Sunday put World Silver Medalist Yumnam Sanathoi Devi, 52Kg Sanshou Weight Category, into the semifinals.
India puts its number-one ranking on the line
Feb 07, 2016, at 11:23 pm
Dubai, Feb 7 (IBNS) ICC World Twenty20 2016 host India and defending champion Sri Lanka go head to head in a three-match T20 International series in Pune on Wednesday with the number-one ranking on the MRF Tyres ICC T20I Championship table up for grabs.
Fernando misses century as Sri Lanka sets up semi-final date with India
Feb 07, 2016, at 11:02 pm
Dhaka, Feb 7 (IBNS) Avishka Fernando hit 95 off 96 balls after Wanidu Hasanranga grabbed three wickets as Sri Lanka entered the semi-finals of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 with an impressive six-wicket win over England in Mirpur on Sunday.
U Mumba's unbeaten streak against Patna Pirates breaks in Bengaluru
Feb 07, 2016, at 05:09 am
Bengaluru, Feb 6 (IBNS): Defending champions U Mumba were given a rude awakening in Season 3 of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi as they lost 26-40 to Patna Pirates in their final game of the Bengaluru leg.
12th South Asian Games: India tops medal tally with 14 golds, Sri Lanka in second with 4 golds
Feb 07, 2016, at 03:30 am
Guwahati, Feb 6 (IBNS) : Host country India dominated the second day of the ongoing 12th South Asian Games (SAG) by winning 14 gold medals and secured top position in the medal tally followed by Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
12th South Asian Games second day: India tops medals tally
Feb 07, 2016, at 02:38 am
Guwahati, Feb 6 (IBNS) The 12th South Asian Games' second day saw the dominance of India in most of the sporting events.
A youthful breeze flows in the Indian women's national team
Feb 07, 2016, at 02:12 am
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IBNS): While the Indian senior women’s national team boasts of experienced Players like Bembem Devi, Bala Devi and Sasmita Malik, a pinch of youth has been added by young players such as Dalima Chibber, Sanju and Pyari Xaxa to the squad, whose average age is just under 24.
Rishabh Pant and Anmolpreet Singh steer impressive India into semi-finals
Feb 06, 2016, at 10:40 pm
Dhaka, Feb 6 (IBNS) Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant hit 111 off 96 balls as power-packed India demolished Namibia by 197 runs in Fatullah on Saturday to cruise into the semi-finals of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup.
India dominates in 12th SAG with 7 gold
Feb 06, 2016, at 10:35 pm
Guwahati, Feb 6 (IBNS) : Indian woman cyclist claimed the first gold medal in the 12th South Asian Games (SAG) as the host country has secured seven gold medals in the medal tally on the second day of the 11 days mega sporting event.
Shane Watson, Pawan Negi shine in IPL auction
Feb 06, 2016, at 10:04 pm
Bangalore, Feb 6 (IBNS): Australian cricketer Shane Watson and Indian cricketer Pawan Negi dominated the show as the 2016 edition of IPL auction was held on Saturday.
Indian women cyclists win gold , silver at SAG 2016
Feb 06, 2016, at 09:14 pm
Guwahati, Feb 6 (IBNS) India has opened its medal account with a gold in 30 km women cycling at the ongonig 12 South Asian Games.
Indian women cyclists win gold and silver at SAG 2016
Feb 06, 2016, at 05:36 pm
Guwahati, Feb 6 (IBNS) India opened its medal tally at the 12th South Asian Games (SAG) with a gold in 30 km women cycling.
IPL auction: Kings XI Punjab bags Mohit Sharma for 6.5 crore
Feb 06, 2016, at 05:29 pm
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IBNS): Right-arm medium-fast bowler Mohit Sharma was bought by Kings XI Punjab for Rs 6.5 crore in the ongoing IPL Auction for the 2016 edition, while so far Aussie all rounder Shane Watson was the highest bidded player at Rs 9.5 crore.
IPL auction: Shane Watson fetches Rs 9.5 crore, Yuvy sold for Rs 7 crore
Feb 06, 2016, at 04:42 pm
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IBNS): The 2016 edition of IPL auction got underwy on Saturday with players like Yuvraj Singh sold for Rs. 7 crore to Sunrisers Hyderabad and Australian all rounder Shane Watson bagging Rs 9.5 crore.
IPL auction: 351 cricketers to go under hammers
Feb 06, 2016, at 02:46 pm
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IBNS): The 2016 edition of IPL auction will be held on Saturday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Kickstarts 12th South Asian Games
Feb 06, 2016, at 12:05 am
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the South Asian Games at Guwahati in Assam in a glittering ceremony in the presence of a galaxy of national and international dignitaries including Chief Minister of the state Tarun Gogoi and Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
We have total faith on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy: Patil
Feb 05, 2016, at 11:04 pm
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IBNS) Chief selector Sandeep Patil on Friday said selectors have complete faith on ODI and T20 skipper MS Dhoni's captaincy.
Mehidy and Zakir carry Bangladesh to its first-ever semi-final
Feb 05, 2016, at 10:57 pm
Dhaka, Feb 5 (IBNS) Host Bangladesh defeated a valiant Nepal by six wickets after a tense run-chase to storm into the semi-finals of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 on Friday, giving the nation its maiden appearance in the last four of a world event.
India held to goalless draw by Maldives in South Asian Games
Feb 05, 2016, at 10:07 pm
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IBNS) : The Indian women’s senior national team started their 12th South Asian Games campaign with a goalless draw against Maldives at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, Meghalaya on Feb 5.
Boys want to capitalise on recent success: Lee Johnson
Feb 05, 2016, at 08:12 pm
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IBNS) : A day prior to the Indian Men’s opening match against Sri Lanka in the South Asian Games, Head Coach Lee Johnson mentions that the “boys want to capitalize†on the Indian Senior Team’s success in the SAFF Suzuki Cup. Though as per the rules, the Tournament is an U-23 one with three overage Players allowed (as per rules of the Asian Games), the Indian squad will be fielding only two overage Players while all the rest and below 23 including three Players who are U-19.
Mohammed Shami named in Indian squad for World T20, Asia Cup
Feb 05, 2016, at 08:09 pm
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IBNS): Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been named in the Indian squad for the ICC World T20 and Asia Cup.
Indian cricket team announced for the T-20 World Cup
Feb 05, 2016, at 07:54 pm
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the names of players for the World T-20 and the Asia Cup tournaments on Friday, with MS Dhoni as the captain.
Feb 05, 2016, at 04:48 pm
Kolkata, Feb 5 (IBNS) One of the present soccer greats, Portuguese skipper Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 31st birthday on Friday.
Top eight gear for Super League quarter-finals
Feb 05, 2016, at 02:54 am
Dubai, Feb 4 (IBNS): Undefeated Bangladesh, England, India and Pakistan will start as favourites when the Super League quarter-finals of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 are played from Feb 5 to 8 in Mirpur and Fatullah.
New Zealand, South Africa enter Plate semi-finals
Feb 05, 2016, at 01:40 am
Dubai, Feb 4 (IBNS): New Zealand and South Africa put aside the disappointment of not qualifying for the Super League of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup by making winning starts in the Plate Championship which decides the 9-16 positions.
BWF rankings: PV Sindhu slips to 12th spot
Feb 04, 2016, at 09:27 pm
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IBNS): Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has slipped a place in the latest BWF rankings released on Thursday where she stood on the 12th spot.
FIFA Confederations Cup emblem gives life to Russian dream
Feb 04, 2016, at 07:54 pm
Zurich, Feb 4 (IBNS) The FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia is now just 500 days away.
Sunil Narine completes CPL transfer to Trinidad & Tobago
Feb 04, 2016, at 03:57 am
Mumbai, Feb 3 (IBNS) World T20 number one bowler Sunil Narine will line out for Trinidad & Tobago in the forthcoming HERO Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign after becoming the first high-profile transfer of the Player Draft from Guyana Amazon Warriors.