ATP Rankings: Novak Djokovic stands at the top
Dec 01, 2015, at 03:48 am
New York, Nov 30 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic stood at the top of the rankings table, the latest year-end rankings for 2015 released by ATP said.
ICC notes decision of the jury on Chris Cairns
Dec 01, 2015, at 01:41 am
Dubai, Nov 30 (IBNS) The ICC on Monday welcomed the jury's decision where former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns has been cleared of perjury and perverting the course of justice.
India Under-19 Team selected for the Tri-Series in Sri Lanka.
Nov 30, 2015, at 09:21 pm
Kolkata/Mumbai, Nov 30 (IBNS) The Junior Selection Committee of the BCCI met in Kolkata on Sunday, to select the India Under-19 team for the Tri-Series to be played between India, England & Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka from Dec 2-21.
Career high gains for Ashwin and Hazlewood after Nagpur and Adelaide Tests
Nov 30, 2015, at 07:13 pm
Dubai, Nov 30 (IBNS) There has been a reshuffle at the top of the ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers, with career-high gains for India’s Ravichandran Ashwin and Australia’s Josh Hazlewood following their side’s victories in Nagpur and Adelaide, pushing the duo into second and 10th places, respectively.
David Richardson hails successful debut for day/night Test cricket
Nov 30, 2015, at 04:12 pm
Dubai, Nov 30 (IBNS) International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive David Richardson has hailed the successful debut of day/night Test cricket and says that it is a concept which can greatly enhance the traditional format of the game.
Puia wins maiden title, Manika stamps authority yet agin
Nov 30, 2015, at 04:21 am
Dharamshala, Nov 29 (IBNS): Mizoram's Lalrin Puia and Delhi's Manika Batra claimed the Youth Boys and Youth Girls titles, beating PSPBA’s Manav Thakkar and West Bengal’s Kaushani Nath in the 77th Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships at the Indoor Stadium here on Sunday.
Kolkata: Second edition of Kolkata Airtel Run for Education 2015
Nov 30, 2015, at 02:56 am
Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS) : The Kolkata Run for Education organized by Round Table India, the national social service organization, in association with Airtel, flagged off from Kolkata on Sunday.
India thrash Bangladesh by 7 wickets to win tri-nation series final
Nov 30, 2015, at 02:45 am
Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS) India under-19 kept their tri-colour flying by winning the tri-nation cricket series thrashing Bangladesh by 7 wickets in the low poor scoring final match at Jadavpur University Complex in Salt Lake on Sunday.
PV Sindhu clinches Macau Open title
Nov 30, 2015, at 12:32 am
Macau, Nov 29 (IBNS): Indian Badminton player PV Sindhu clinched the women's singles title at the USD 120,000 Macau Open Grand Prix Gold on Sunday.
Narine's bowling action found to be illegal
Nov 29, 2015, at 11:46 pm
Dubai, Nov 29 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council on Sunday confirmed that an independent assessment has found the bowling action of West Indies Sunil Narine to be illegal and, as such, the off-spinner has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect.
Australia win historic day-night Test match
Nov 29, 2015, at 09:47 pm
Adelaide, Nov 29 (IBNS) The Steve Smith led Australian side won the first ever day-night Test match against New Zealand, here on Sunday.
U18 I-League: Leaders Pune FC maintain top spot; register a 4-0 win over Kenkre FC
Nov 29, 2015, at 03:05 am
Pune, Nov 28 (IBNS) Pune FC maintained their top spot in the standings with a dominant 4-0 win over Kenkre FC in an Under-18 I-League Maharashtra Zone Round-6 encounter at the Cooperage Football Ground in Mumbai on Saturday.
New Zealand take 94 runs lead against Australia
Nov 29, 2015, at 01:40 am
Adelaide, Nov 28 (IBNS) New Zealand finished the second day's play of the first Day Night Test with a 94 runs lead against Australia here on Saturday.
Third Test: India win, Ashwin breaks several records
Nov 27, 2015, at 09:21 pm
Nagpur, Nov 27 (IBNS) Ravichandran Ashwin single-handedly mauled South Africa by claiming a career best 7 wickets in an innings, as India clinched the match and took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, here on day three of the third Test match against South Africa.
Medical conference aims to achieve football excellence through sports science
Nov 27, 2015, at 09:02 pm
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IBNS): Athletes are a notch above the average human being in terms of fitness and health regime. And ever since time immemorial the quest to achieve excellence through Sports Science in particular sport has been utilized and capitalized on by every top level athlete from Footballers like Cristiano Ronaldo to Shuttlers like Saina Nehwal.
U18 I-League: Pune FC aim for a double over Kenkre FC
Nov 27, 2015, at 09:00 pm
Pune, Nov 27 (IBNS) Pune FC aims for a league-double over Kenkre FC as they face off in a sixth round Maharashtra Zone encounter in the Under-18 I-League at the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai on Saturday.
Third Test: SA trail by 205 runs, India need 6 wickets to win match
Nov 27, 2015, at 05:24 pm
Nagpur, Nov 27 (IBNS) South African captain Hashim Amla along with Faf du Plessis showed grit and determination to prevent further damage and hand India an early lead after Ravi Ashwin's dual strike in the first hour of the match left the Proteas stranded, on day three of the third Test match between India and South Africa, here on Friday.
Australia, New Zealand enter record-books
Nov 27, 2015, at 05:06 pm
Adelaide, Nov 27 (IBNS) The trans-Tasman rivalry reached a new high on Friday, when Australia and New Zealand locked horns for the third Test of the ongoing series, therefore playing the first official day-night Test match, here at the Adelaide Oval.
Third Test: Ashwin, Mishra jolt South Africa, Proteas need 278 runs more to win match
Nov 26, 2015, at 11:35 pm
Nagpur, Nov 26 (IBNS) Ravichandran Ashwin and Amit Mishra claimed one wicket each on the last session of day two of the third Test, here on Thursday, to broaden the hope for their side of a series win against South Africa, who need 278 runs more to win the match and keep their hope alive in the ongoing Test series.
U15 Youth League: Leaders Pune FC look to maintain winning run; face bottom-placed Kenkre FC
Nov 26, 2015, at 10:34 pm
Pune, Nov 26 (IBNS) Pune FC is keen to build on their winning run as they gear up to face Kenkre FC in their second away game of the Under-15 Youth League at the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai on Friday.
Test: India set South Africa target of 310
Nov 26, 2015, at 09:38 pm
Nagpur, Nov 26 (IBNS): South African bowlers bowled out India for 173 runs in the second innings , which helped the home side take a strong lead of 309 runs , on the second day of the third Test here on Thursday.
Third Test: Ashwin, Jadeja maul South Africa, hand an unwanted record
Nov 26, 2015, at 05:29 pm
Nagpur, Nov 26 (IBNS) South Africa was handed an unwanted record by the Indian spin trio of Amit Mishra, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, who bowled out the visitors for 79 runs in their first innings, here on Thursday.
Double blow for Maharashtra; TN girls thrive
Nov 26, 2015, at 04:47 am
Dharamshala, Nov 25 (IBNS): After Assam had upset Kerala in group stages on Tuesday it was Tamil Nadu Youth Girls’ turn to send second-seeded Maharashtra packing in pre-quarterfinals of the 77th Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships at the Indoor Stadium here on Wednesday.
ICC appoints four female umpires for ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier
Nov 26, 2015, at 03:45 am
Dubai, Nov 25 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced that, for the first time ever, four female match officials have been selected for the forthcoming ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Qualifier 2015, which will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, from 28 November to 5 December.
India fold for 215, South Africa lose early wickets
Nov 25, 2015, at 11:22 pm
Nagpur, Nov 25 (IBNS) Day one of the third Test match between India and South Africa ended on an even note as India negated their batting deficit by picking up two South African wickets upfront, here on Wednesday.
Third Test: India post 85 for the loss of 2 wickets at lunch
Nov 25, 2015, at 05:26 pm
Nagpur, Nov 25 (IBNS) Opting to bat first on day one of the third Test match between India and South Africa, the hosts put up 85 runs while losing both their openers after a steady start, here on Wednesday.
Pakistan to defend No.2 ranking as former world T20 champions lock horns in the UAE
Nov 25, 2015, at 05:41 am
Dubai, Nov 24 (IBNS) Pakistan will defend its number-two position on the ICC T20I Team Rankings when it goes head to head with England in a three-match series in Dubai on Thursday, 26 November.
Assam girls put Kerala on mat, face first-stage elimination
Nov 25, 2015, at 04:50 am
Dharamshala, Nov 24 (IBNS): The Youth Girls of Assam humiliated Kerala with a 3-2 defeat that is bound to linger for some time in the minds of the latter in the 77th Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships at the Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday.
Nov 25, 2015, at 12:34 am
Kolkata, Nov 24 (IBNS) : Built with a vision to improve athletes health and safety, Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals launched their Sports medicine unit, focused on implementing the best practices. Powered by the strengths of both knowledge and technology, Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals is vastly improving efforts to protect the health and safety of not only the professional athletes but also of the general population.
Mumbai FC crush Mumbai Warriors 9-1 in the first round of the Nadkari Cup
Nov 24, 2015, at 11:04 pm
Mumbai, Nov 24 (IBNS) Mumbai FC made their presence felt at the 109th Nadkarni Cup as they overran Mumbai Warriors by a huge margin of eight goals.