Robin Singh winner helps BFC win maiden title

Jan 12, 2015, at 02:43 am

Margao, Jan 11 (IBNS) A rock-solid defence coupled with Sunil Chhetri’s brilliance up front propelled Bengaluru FC to taste their maiden Hero Federation Cup success edging 10-man Dempo SC 2-1 here at Fatorda’s Nehru Stadium on Sunday.

Sangakarra returns to top of Test Batting Rankings

Jan 12, 2015, at 02:41 am

Dubai, Jan 11 (IBNS) Sri Lanka star Kumar Sangakarra has returned to the top of the Reliance ICC Test Players Rankings following the completion of the second Test in Wellington, which host New Zealand won by 193 runs.

Avinash Kumar wins the National Junior Snooker title

Jan 12, 2015, at 02:38 am

Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS): Avinash Kumar of Delhi, the dark horse who rose from the qualifiers to vie for the top spot in the National Junior Snooker championship, sealed his date with destiny by winning the title in impeccable style at the Bengal Rowing Club.

Dempo have done well but so have we, not focusing on opponents: Sunil

Jan 11, 2015, at 04:03 am

For club and country, Sunil Chhetri has time and again reaffirmed that if the hashtag#HeScoresWhenHewants is to be used for someone in India, it is him. Sitting pretty atop the goalscoring charts along with Dempo’s Tolgay Ozbey with five to his name, the four-time AIFF Player of the Year spoke to www.the-aiff.com on the eve of Bengaluru FC's all important final against Dempo SC. Excerpts:

Unfancied Avinash causes big upset in Junior Snooker

Jan 11, 2015, at 12:37 am

Kolkata, Jan 10 (IBNS) : Unfancied but not unknown after today, Avinash Kumar of Delhi stormed into the Round Robin league of the top-four of the Junior Snooker defeating favourite Ishpreet Chadha in straight sets 3-0.

India manage a draw in 4th Test, Aus win series

Jan 11, 2015, at 12:13 am

Sydney, Jan 10 (IBNS): Australia clinched the four match Test series against India after the visitors managed for a narrow draw in the last clash of the series here on Saturday.

Dempo, Bengaluru FC clash in fitting finale

Jan 10, 2015, at 10:23 pm

Margao, Jan 10 (IBNS) Dempo SC and Bengaluru FC, the two best sides in the competition, will cross swords in the summit clash of the 36th Hero Federation Cup here at Fatorda’s Nehru Stadium on Sunday.

Mumbai Indians appoints Bond as bowling coach

Jan 10, 2015, at 07:10 am

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IBNS): Mumbai Indians on Friday appointed former Zew Zealand pacer Shane Bond as their bowling coach.

BRC Gloster National Billiards & Snooker Championship : Ashutosh hits the first century of tournament

Jan 10, 2015, at 07:08 am

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IBNS): M.B. Ashutosh of Telangana, who scored the first century of the tournament, joined Johnson Narsidani of Gujarat, Ishpreet Chadha of Maharashtra, M. Mani Kishore of Andhra Pradesh, Avinash Kumar of Delhi, Mandeep Singh of Uttar Pradesh, and M.L. Laxman of Karnataka in the Pre-Quarter Finals of the Junior Snooker at the BRC Gloster National Billiards & Snooker Championship 2015 at the Bengal Rowing Club on Friday.

Tolgay brace eggs Dempo on, Salgaocar crash out

Jan 10, 2015, at 04:15 am

Margao, Jan 9 (IBNS) : Dempo SC showed why they have been the team to beat as they brushed aside local rivals Salgaocar 2-0 to storm into the Hero Federation Cup final, here at Fatorda's Nehru Stadium on Friday.

Chhetri, Rooney, Eugene on target as BFC coast to win

Jan 10, 2015, at 04:14 am

Margao, Jan 9 (IBNS): Assured at the back, clinical up front. Bengaluru FC on Friday did their basics right to knock out Sporting Clube de Goa 3-0 in the second semifinal of the Hero Federation Cup here at the Nehru Stadium on Friday.

Biswarup Dey appointed as manager of Indian team for tri-series

Jan 10, 2015, at 02:37 am

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IBNS) The BCCI on Friday said Cricket Association of Bengal Treasurer Biswarup Dey has been appointed as the manager of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming tri-series against Australia and England.

Australia tighten grip over 4th Test

Jan 10, 2015, at 02:10 am

Sydney, Jan 9 (IBNS): Australia are tightening grip on India as the hosts take a massive 348 runs lead at the end of the fourth day of the final Test here on Friday.

Bangladesh cricketer sent to jail

Jan 09, 2015, at 08:19 am

Dhaka, Jan 8 (IBNS): The preparation of Bangladesh cricket team for the World Cup received a jolt as a court in Dhaka on Thursday sent cricketer Rubel Hossain to jail in connection with a rape case filed by film actress Naznin Akter Happy.

KL Rahul, Kohli shine to take India to 342/5

Jan 09, 2015, at 07:57 am

Sydney, Jan 8 (IBNS): KL Rahul knew how to grab an oppurtunity to prove his capability in the world of international cricket as he smashed a well-timed 110 and skipper Virat Kohli hit unbeaten 140 to help India finish the third day of the fourth and final Test against Australia at 342 for five here on Thursday.

Imran Khan marries ex-BBC journo

Jan 09, 2015, at 04:14 am

Islamabad, Jan 8 (IBNS): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and former Pakistan cricketer Imran Khan on Thursday married a former BBC weather girl Reham Khan in a low-key ceremony.

Australia's Mitchell Starc found guilty of Level 1 offence: ICC

Jan 09, 2015, at 03:50 am

Dubai, Jan 8 (IBNS): Australian player Mitchell Starc was issued with an official reprimand after committing a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second day's play in the fourth Test against India in Sydney on Tuesday.

Zimbabwe names squad for WC

Jan 08, 2015, at 05:50 am

Harare, Jan 7 (IBNS): Zimbabwe selectors on Wednesday named the 15-member squad for the World Cup to be played in Australia and New Zealand next year.

Salgaocar make the semis after 2 years

Jan 08, 2015, at 05:49 am

Vasco, Jan 7 (IBNS) : Salgaocar FC stretched their good form to the second match running as they trounced Pune FC 3-1 to qualify for the semifinals in a virtual knockout Group B match of the Hero Federation Cup here at the Tilak Maidan on Wednesday.

U19 I-League: Arif Shaikh strikes three in Pune FC's 6-1 Maha-Derby win over Mumbai FC

Jan 08, 2015, at 02:48 am

Mumbai, Jan 7 (IBNS) Pune FC cruised to a massive 6-1 win over arch rivals Mumbai FC in a U19 I-League Round-5 encounter at the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Federation Cup: Pune FC go down 1-3 to Salgaocar FC in a hard fought clash

Jan 08, 2015, at 02:23 am

Vasco, Jan 7 (IBNS) Pune FC put in a valiant effort but went down fighting 1-3 to Salgaocar FC in a Federation Cup Group-B final round clash at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco, Goa on Wednesday.

I hope Imran will be happy in this new phase of his life: Jemima

Jan 07, 2015, at 10:42 pm

London, Jan 7 (IBNS): Amid reports that former Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan is planning to marry broadcast journalist, his ex-wife Jemima Khan wished him the best for the new innings of his life.

Pakistan announces its 15-member side for WC

Jan 07, 2015, at 10:24 pm

Islamabad, Jan 7 (IBNS): Pakistan on Wednesday announced its 15-member squad for the World Cup which be played in Australia and New Zealand next month.

Australia post 572, India finish the day at 71/1

Jan 07, 2015, at 08:54 pm

Sydney, Jan 7 (IBNS): Australian batsmen continued their dominance as Steve Smith hit a century to post 572 runs for the loss of seven wickets before declaring their innings at the end of the second day of the fourth Tests match here on Wednesday.

Pity that athletes feel they have to lobby for awards: Omar

Jan 07, 2015, at 03:50 am

Jammu, Jan 6 (IBNS): Outgoing Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday regretted that Indian athletes feel they have to "lobby" to receive awards.

Ishpreet wins National Sub-Junior Snooker title

Jan 07, 2015, at 01:35 am

Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS): Ishpreet Chadha of Maharashtra did full justice to his talent, picking up the National Sub-Junior Snooker title at the BRC Gloster National Billiards & Snooker Championship.

IMF to hold ' Metro Function' at Dhenkanal on Jan 10

Jan 07, 2015, at 01:26 am

Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS) Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), East Zone Committee, is all set to hold a 'Metro Function' in Odisha's Dhenkanal district on January 10.

Football: Constantine offered to become India's coach

Jan 07, 2015, at 01:22 am

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday said Stephen Constantine has been offered to become the head coach of the Indian senior men's national team and the U-23 men's national team.

Federation Cup: Pune FC battle Salgaocar FC for a spot in semis

Jan 06, 2015, at 11:36 pm

Vasco, Jan 6 (IBNS) Pune FC come up against Salgaocar FC in a crucial fourth round Group-B encounter of the Federation Cup at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco in Wednesday.

South Africa retains ICC Test Championship mace

Jan 06, 2015, at 10:18 pm

Dubai, Jan 6 (IBNS) South Africa has retained the iconic Reliance ICC Test Championship mace and with it has won a cash award of USD$500,000 following its 2-0 series win over the West Indies in Cape Town on Tuesday.