Robin Singh nets winner as BFC inch closer to semifinal
Jan 03, 2015, at 05:33 am
Vasco, Jan 2 (IBNS) : Bengaluru FC spurned a hatful but had substitute Robin Singh to thank for his second half strike that knocked an all-Indian Shillong Lajong outfit out of the Hero Federation Cup in a Group B tie here at the Tilak Maidan on Friday.
Fate of both teams hung in balance after turgid draw
Jan 03, 2015, at 05:29 am
Fatorda, Jan 2 (IBNS) East Bengal and Mumbai FC made little difference to the points table as they played out a turgid 0-0 draw in a crucial Hero Federation Cup Group A faceoff here at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Friday.
Under-19 I-League: Pune FC held to a 1-1 draw by Kenkre FC
Jan 03, 2015, at 05:21 am
Mamurdi, Jan 2 (IBNS) Pune FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Mumbai's Kenkre FC in a Under-19 I-League Round-4 encounter at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Friday.
ICC Cricket World Cup trophy arrives in Kolkata
Jan 03, 2015, at 04:06 am
Kolkata, Jan 2 (IBNS): As the cricketing world gears up to witness the 50 - over World Cup from next month, the trophy arrived in Kolkata on Friday.
Kohli crosses 5 million followers on Twitter
Jan 03, 2015, at 03:04 am
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS) Indian Test team skipper Virat Kohli has crossed 5 million followers on micro-blogging site Twitter on Friday.
Haddin supports short ball attacks
Jan 03, 2015, at 02:42 am
Sydney, Jan 2 (IBNS) Australian wicket-keeper Brad Haddin has said he is prepared to face the short-ball attack by Indian bowlers in the last Test against the visitors here.
Federation Cup: Pune FC fight back to play a 1-1 draw with Mohun Bagan
Jan 02, 2015, at 03:04 am
Vasco, Jan 1 (IBNS): Pune FC staged a spirited second half performance in a come-from-behind 1-1 draw with Mohun Bagan AC in a Federation Cup Group-B second round encounter at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco on Thursday.
U19 I-League: Pune FC keen to clinch 2nd win; host Kenkre FC
Jan 02, 2015, at 02:45 am
Pune, Jan 1 (IBNS): Pune FC will be keen to end their home campaign with a win when they host Kenkre FC in an Under-19 I-League Round-4 encounter at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Friday.
Juan MartÃn del Potro withdraws from Brisbane Open
Jan 01, 2015, at 06:40 pm
Brisbane, Jan 1 (IBNS) Argentine Tennis star Juan MartÃn del Potro has withdrawn from the Brisbane International, officials said.
Reports of my marriage are greatly exaggerated: Imran Khan
Jan 01, 2015, at 06:35 pm
Islamabad, Jan 1 (IBNS): Former Pakistan cricketer-turned- politician Imran Khan has called reports of his marriage with a TV anchor as ' greatly exaggerated'.
Last-gasp winner from Dudu helps East Bengal win
Jan 01, 2015, at 05:19 am
Margao, Dec 31 (IBNS) East Bengal left it late, a little too late but in the nick of time to deny 10-man Royal Wahingdoh a morale-boosting draw in a tightly fought Group A Hero Federation Cup match here at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Wednesday .
Jairu, Gurjinder on target as Salgaocar grab three points
Jan 01, 2015, at 05:18 am
Vasco, Dec 31 (IBNS) : Salgaocar proved ‘two’ hot to handle for a young Shillong Lajong side with no foreigners registered as they won 2-1 in a Group B Hero Federation Cup encounter here at the Tilak Maidan on Wednesday.
Imran Khan marries a TV anchor?
Jan 01, 2015, at 12:31 am
Islamabad, Dec 31 (IBNS): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and former Pakistan cricketer Imran Khan has secretly married a former BBC weather girl, media reports said on Wednesday.
Sports 2014: That Was the Year That Was
Dec 31, 2014, at 10:07 pm
The year perhaps preserved its biggest surprise for the last two days as cricket watchers were taken unawares by Indian skipper MS Dhoni’s decision to quit Test. 2014 also witnessed cricket tragedy in the death of Phil Huges. The major sporting events included the Commonwealth Games and the football World Cup. TWF correspondent Supriyo Hazra gives a lowdown
Smith and McCullum lead batsmen's charge in latest ICC player rankings
Dec 31, 2014, at 07:36 pm
Dubai, Dec 31 (IBNS) Australia captain Steven Smith has led the batsmen’s charge in the latest Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen following the conclusion of Boxing Day Tests.
Both sides denied by woodwork as match ends in a stalemate
Dec 31, 2014, at 05:18 am
Vasco, Dec 30 (IBNS): Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC fired blanks in an exciting Group B Hero Federation Cup stalemate here at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco on Tuesday.
4th Test: Ashton Agar named in Australia squad
Dec 31, 2014, at 03:57 am
Sydney, Dec 30 (IBNS) Australia on Tuesday added spinner Ashton Agar in its dquad for the upcoming fourth Test against India.
Mumbai FC score over Sporting Goa to win 1-0
Dec 31, 2014, at 02:55 am
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IBNS): Mumbai scored an important victory to keep their hopes of qualifying for the Federation Cup semifinals alive.
Cricket world reacts to Dhoni's announcement to retire from Test
Dec 31, 2014, at 02:31 am
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IBNS) Considered as one of the best captain India has ever produced, MS Dhoni shocked the cricketing world and his fans with his sudden announcement of retirement from Test immediately after his side lost the ongoing series against Australia on Tuesday.
Dhoni is India's most successful captain and wicketkeeper-batsman in Test cricket
Dec 30, 2014, at 11:59 pm
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IBNS) M S Dhoni, who decided to retire from Test Cricket citing the strain of playing all formats of cricket. had made his Test debut against Sri Lanka at Chennai in 2005-06.
MS Dhoni retires from Test Cricket
Dec 30, 2014, at 11:01 pm
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IBNS): One of India's greatest Test Captains, under whose leadership India became the No. 1 team in the Test Rankings, MS Dhoni, has decided to retire from Test Cricket citing the strain of playing all formats of cricket.
3rd Test end in a draw, Australia clinch series
Dec 30, 2014, at 07:18 pm
Melbourne, Dec 30 (IBNS): Chasing 384 for victory, India managed to settle for a draw on the fifth and final day of the third Test match against Australia even as losing the series here on Tuesday.
Expecting to see a thrilling finish: Laxman
Dec 30, 2014, at 04:57 am
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS) Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman on Monday said he expects to see a thrilling finish to the ongoing third Test between India and Australia.
Fine header from Romeo earns Dempo victory
Dec 30, 2014, at 04:03 am
Margao, Dec 29 (IBNS): A Romeo Fernandes first-half header helped local giants Dempo SC down lacklustre East Bengal by a solitary goal in a Group A tie of the Hero Federation Cup here at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Monday.
U19 I-League: Pune FC bounce back to winning ways; hammer PIFA Colaba 7-1
Dec 30, 2014, at 02:54 am
Mamurdi, Dec 29 (IBNS) Pune FC put in a clinical performance to systematically register a whopping 7-1 win over PIFA Colaba, in a Round-3 encounter in the Under-19 I-League Maharashtra Zone at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Monday.
Test: Marsh takes Australia to safety
Dec 30, 2014, at 02:41 am
Melbourne, Dec 29 (IBNS) Australia left the field on a safer note as batsman Shaun Marsh struck a key half-century to help the hosts take 326 runs lead against India at the end of the fourth day of the third Test here on Monday.
Federation Cup: Pune FC clinch opener
Dec 30, 2014, at 01:57 am
Vasco, Dec 29 (IBNS) Pune FC showed character and belief to come from a goal down and clinch a thrilling 3-1 win over north-east side Shillong Lajong in their Federation Cup Group-B opener at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco, Goa on Monday.
Jackichand scores either side of halftime to secure first three points
Dec 29, 2014, at 04:12 am
Margao, Dec 28 (IBNS) : As if inspired by Sunil Chhetri's match winning performance earlier in the day in the Federation Cup opener, promising striker Jackichand Singh impressed one and all with his virtuoso display that helped Royal Wahingdoh upend Mumbai FC 2-1 in a Group A encounter here at the Nehru Stadium in Goa Sunday.
Kohli, Rahane help India fight back by posting 462/8
Dec 29, 2014, at 12:54 am
Melbourne , Dec 28 (IBNS): Riding on heroic knocks by Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane , India fought back strongly to post 462 for eight at the end of the third day of the third Test against host Australia here on Sunday.
Federation Cup: Pune FC eager to open campaign with a win
Dec 28, 2014, at 11:37 pm
Vasco, Dec 28 (IBNS) Pune FC is all set to push their campaign in the Federation Cup on a positive note as they brace up against Shillong Lajong FC in a Group-B encounter at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco, Goa on Monday.