I believe in optimal utilization of resources: Constantine

Aug 19, 2015, at 03:20 am

Speak to any Coach and he will always maintain that his support staff forms the spine of his Team. www.the-aiff.com spoke to National Coach Stephen Constantine to know in detail about his support staff, their value addition to the Team, the philosophy behind roping them in, the AIFF Strategic Plan and much more. Excerpts:

Aditi Chauhan becomes first Indian Player to play in England

Aug 19, 2015, at 03:18 am

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IBNS) Aditi Chauhan has created history int he history of country's football as she became the first Indian player to play in England.

Indian U-16 Colts finish runners-up in SAFF Championship

Aug 19, 2015, at 03:17 am

Sylhet, Aug 18 (IBNS) The Indian U-16 Colts finished runners-up in the SAFF U-16 2015 Championship at Sylhet in Bangladesh as they tasted a narrow 2-4 defeat on penalties against hosts after a 1-1 stalemate on Tuesday.

Chris Rogers to quit Test after Ashes

Aug 19, 2015, at 02:43 am

Sydney/London, Aug 18 (IBNS): Australian cricketer Chris Rogers on Tuesday said he will retire from Test after the ongoing Ashes series.

Shikhar Dhawan unavailable for rest of India's tour of Sri Lanka due to injury

Aug 17, 2015, at 10:33 pm

Colombo/Mumbai, Aug 17 (IBNS): Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out of the remaining part of India's tour of Sri Lanka due to injury, the BCCI confirmed on Monday.

Kumar Sangakkara to retire after 2nd Test, players pay tribute

Aug 17, 2015, at 09:29 pm

Colombo/Mumbai, Aug 17 (IBNS) Sri Lankan batting great Kumar Sangakkara will be retiring from Test cricket at the end of second match of the three-match Test series against India.

PM Modi wishes Saina Nehwal for winning World Badminton Championships silver

Aug 17, 2015, at 09:19 pm

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished badminton player Saina Nehwal for winning silver medal in the World Badminton Championships.

Indian U-19 Colts to participate in Asia Champions Trophy 2015

Aug 17, 2015, at 07:59 pm

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IBNS): Seven members have been shortlisted for the Indian U-19 National Team squad which will be participating in the FAM-FRENZ Asia Champions Trophy 2015.

22 shortlisted for SAFF U-19 Championship 2015

Aug 17, 2015, at 07:53 pm

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IBNS): A 22- member have been selected for the Indian U-19 National Team squad for the SAFF U-19 Championship 2015, which is slated to commence at Kathmandu in Nepal.

Sania-Martina crash out of Rogers Cup

Aug 17, 2015, at 04:07 am

Toronto, Aug 16 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Martina Hingis were defeated in the semi-finals of the Rogers Cup by French-Slovenian duo Caroline Garcia and Katarina Srebotnik.

Sri Lanka second Test: Stuart Binny added in Indian squad

Aug 17, 2015, at 04:05 am

Mumbai/ Colombo, Aug 16 (IBNS): The BCCI on Sunday said Stuart Binny has been included in India's squad ahead of the second Test match against Sri Lanka.

BCCI ad-hoc committee to visit Patna

Aug 16, 2015, at 09:14 pm

Mumbai, Aug 16 (IBNS) The ad–hoc committee set up by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the states of Bihar and Uttarakhand will visit Patna on Tuesday.

Saina defeated in World Championship final

Aug 16, 2015, at 07:51 pm

Jakarta, Aug 15 (IBNS) Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal settled for silver after losing the final of the World Championship against Spain's Carolina Marin here on Sunday.

Chandimal and Herath lead charge as Sri Lanka defeats India in Galle

Aug 16, 2015, at 07:38 pm

Dubai, Aug 16 (IBNS): There was good news for several Sri Lanka players in the latest ICC rankings which were released following its memorable 63-run victory over India in the first Test at Galle on Saturday, with career high gains for Dinesh Chandimal and Tharindu Kaushal as Rangana Herath also helped inspire the hosts to an unlikely victory.

Sania, Martina reach Rogers Cup semis

Aug 16, 2015, at 01:58 am

Toronto, Aug 15 (IBNS): Idnian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Martina Hingis on Saturday reached the semi-final of the Rogers Cup by beating Hao-Ching and Yung-Jan.

Saina Nehwal reaches World Badminton Championships final

Aug 16, 2015, at 12:09 am

Jakarta, Aug 15 (IBNS) Giving good news to Indians across the globe on Independence Day, Badminton star Saina Nehwal cruised to the final of the Badminton World Championships here on Saturday.

Herath scripts a magnificent victory for Sri Lanka as India lose first Test by 63 runs

Aug 15, 2015, at 09:47 pm

Galle, Aug 15 (IBNS) Rangana Herath bailed Sri Lanka out of distress as the host nation defeated India by 63 runs in the inaugural Test match to take up a 1-0 lead here on Saturday.

Indian team to travel to Colombo tomorrow

Aug 15, 2015, at 09:34 pm

Galle, Aug 15 (IBNS) The Indian cricket team will be travelling to Colombo on Sunday, the BCCI said on Saturday.

Rangana Herath takes seven, Sri Lanka beat India to win Galle Test

Aug 15, 2015, at 07:56 pm

Galle, Aug 15 (IBNS) Rangana Herath took seven wickets as Sri Lanka came from behind and defeated India by 63 runs in the first Test here on Saturday.

Sania Mirza to receive Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

Aug 15, 2015, at 01:39 am

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS) Adding one more crown to her crown, Indian women Tennis icon Sania Mirza will be receiving the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award this year.

First Test: Chandimal ton helps Sri Lanka take second innings lead, India 23-1

Aug 15, 2015, at 12:13 am

Galle, Aug 14 (IBNS) A defiant Dinesh Chandimal denied India an innings victory in the first Test as Sri Lanka took a 175-run lead while India scored 23 for the loss of a wickets at the end of third day's play here on Friday.

India A beat Australia A to clinch tri-series

Aug 15, 2015, at 12:01 am

Chennai, Aug 14 (IBNS): All-round performance by Gurkeerat Singh helped India A beat Australia A by four wickets in the final of the tri-series to lift the title here on Friday.

Ajinkya Rahane creates new Test record

Aug 14, 2015, at 11:20 pm

Galle, Aug 14 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane created a record as he became the first non-wicket-keeper player to take eight catches in a Test match.

Steve Smith excited over Test captaincy

Aug 14, 2015, at 10:10 pm

London, Aug 14 (IBNS): Steve Smith welcomed Australian selectors decision to name him as the country's new Test skipper and said he is ' excited' over his new assignment.

BCCI to extend cricket coaching through digital platforms

Aug 14, 2015, at 09:58 pm

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is drawing up plans to provide basic and advanced modules of cricket coaching through digital platforms that will reach a larger audience of budding cricketers who can avail this guidance.

Steve Smith to become Australian Test skipper after Ashes

Aug 14, 2015, at 09:16 pm

Sydney, Aug 14 (IBNS) Keeping in mind the post-Michael Clarke, the Australian selectors on Friday has named Steve Smith as the vice-captain for the last Ashes Test match.

First Test: India firmly on top after an all-round performance on day two

Aug 14, 2015, at 12:22 am

Galle, Aug 13 (IBNS) A twin century by Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli and a twin strike by the Indian bowlers in the Sri Lankan second innings have set India on top at the end of the second day of the first Test match here on Thursday.

Shane Warne defends Michael Clarke from John Buchanan's criticisms

Aug 13, 2015, at 10:14 pm

Melbourne, Aug 13 (IBNS) Australian spin legend Shane Warne has extended his support towards Test skipper Michael Clarke who has attracted negative criticisms from fans and experts alike after the nation’s Ashes debacle.

Dhoni praises Parag Shah's upcoming guide on entrepreneurship

Aug 13, 2015, at 07:48 pm

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): Indian Cricket Team skipper MS Dhoni, who happens to be good friends with Parag Shah and family, gives positive gesture and luck for his upcoming Antar Prerna: An Entrepreneur's Journey.

'Never select players on basis of MOM Awards'

Aug 13, 2015, at 01:55 am

In the last part of an exclusive interview with www.the-aiff.com National Coach Stephen Constantine speaks at length about his choice of Players for the forthcoming Preparatory Camp which kicks-off in Pune on August 23. Excerpts: