Atwal back to winning ways with Dubai Open title

Dec 22, 2014, at 12:35 am

Dubai, Dec 21 (IBNS): Arjun Atwal gave himself a Christmas present while finally shrugging off a bad patch of form to win the USD 500,000 Dubai Open in style.

Afridi to retire from ODI after WC

Dec 22, 2014, at 12:07 am

Islamabad, Dec 21 (IBNS) Pakistan all rounder and country's T20 skipper Shahid Afridi on Sunday said he will retire from ODI cricket after the 2015 World Cup next year.

Pune FC add defender Munmun Lugun for 2014-15 season

Dec 21, 2014, at 11:36 pm

Pune, Dec 21 (IBNS) Pune FC have completed the signing of defender Munmun Timothy Lugun on an 18-month contract ending in 2015-16.

Joe replaces injured Marsh in Australian squad

Dec 21, 2014, at 11:35 pm

Sydney, Dec 21 (IBNS) Joe Burns will replace injured Mitch Marsh in the Australian side for the upcoming third Test against India on Dec 26.

AIFF Technical Committee meets in Mumbai, names of head coach discussed

Dec 21, 2014, at 10:20 pm

Mumbai, Dec 21 (IBNS) Former Indian National Team Captain Bhaichung Bhutia Chaired All India Football Federation’s Technical Committee Meeting at the Cooperage Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

Australia, Ishant Sharma fined during Brisbane Test: ICC

Dec 21, 2014, at 07:53 pm

Dubai, Dec 21 (IBNS): Australia has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate and India's fast bowler Ishant Sharma has been found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the Brisbane Test, which the home side won by four wickets.

Saina, Srikanth lose semis clashes

Dec 21, 2014, at 03:14 am

Dubai, Dec 20 (IBNS): In a disappointing day for Indian badminton fans, top shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth lost their respective Badminton World Federation (BWF) Superseries Finals semi-final clashes on Saturday.

Atletico de Kolkata lift ISL trophy

Dec 21, 2014, at 03:00 am

Mumbai, Dec 20 (IBNS) In a match that was seen as a contest between two former colleagues- Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar- Atletico de Kolkata defeated Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 to lift the first Indian Super League (ISL) football trophy here on Saturday.

Eoin Morgan to lead England squad in WC

Dec 21, 2014, at 02:38 am

London, Dec 20 (IBNS) Eoin Morgan will lead the England side in the upcoming World Cup next year, officials said on Saturday.

Australia defeat India to take 2-0 lead

Dec 21, 2014, at 01:08 am

Brisbane, Dec 20 (IBNS): Australian defeated India by six wickets to take 2-0 lead in the second Test here on Saturday.

Australia defeat India to take 2-0 lead

Dec 21, 2014, at 01:08 am

Brisbane, Dec 20 (IBNS): Australian defeated India by six wickets to take 2-0 lead in the second Test here on Saturday.

2nd Test: Australia beat India, go 2-0 up

Dec 20, 2014, at 06:15 pm

Brisbane, Dec 20 (IBNS) Australia defeated India in the second Test to take a 2-0 lead in the ongoing 4-match Test series.

Cook removed as England ODI skipper

Dec 20, 2014, at 07:57 am

London, Dec 19 (IBNS): Aliaster Cook has been replaced by Eoin Morgan as the new captain of the England ODI side, reports said.

ICC launch fans' chance to pick their Greatest World Cup XI

Dec 20, 2014, at 07:57 am

Dubai, Dec 19 (IBNS) With less than two months to go, ICC has launched 'Your Greatest XI', which will allow fans a unique chance to pick their Greatest All-Time Cricket World Cup XI from the previous 10 editions of the event.

U19 I-League: Pune FC go down fighting 1-3 to DSK Shiavjians

Dec 20, 2014, at 07:51 am

Pune, Dec 19 (IBNS) Pune FC were done in by defensive errors and went down fighting 1-3 to DSK Shivajians FC in an Under-19 I-League Maharashtra Zone Round 2 encounter at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Friday.

Bengaluru to host Vodafone Cycling Marathon 2015

Dec 20, 2014, at 07:51 am

Bengaluru, Dec 19 (IBNS): Vodafone India, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, on Friday announced the second edition of Bengaluru’s cycling extravaganza – Vodafone Cycling Marathon 2015.

Saina cruises to Superseries semifinal

Dec 20, 2014, at 12:39 am

Dubai, Dec 19 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal on Friday crusied to the semi-final of the BWF World Super Series Final by beating Bae Yeon Ju of Korea.

2nd Test: Aus tail-enders help take 97-run lead

Dec 20, 2014, at 12:29 am

Brisbane, Dec 19 (IBNS) Skipper Steve Smith 's brilliant 133 and a crucial contributions by Australian tail-enders helped the hosts take 97 runs first innings lead against India as the visitors scored 71 for the loss of a wicket at the end of the third day's play here on Friday.

Second Test: Australia 221/4 at stumps

Dec 19, 2014, at 04:28 am

Brisbane, Dec 18 (IBNS) An inspiring 65 runs knock by Steve Smith helped Australia fight back in the second day of the second Test against India as the local side posted 221 for four here on Thursday.

U19 I-League: Pune FC face local side DSK Shivajians in second round

Dec 19, 2014, at 04:11 am

Pune, Dec 18 (IBNS) Pune FC will be eager to build on their winning run when they face local-side DSK Shivajians FC in their Under-19 I-League Maharashtra Zone Round 2 encounter at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Friday.

Cindy Burger to headline NECC-ITF tournament

Dec 19, 2014, at 01:32 am

Pune, Dec 18 (IBNS): The Netherlands' Cindy Burger, world ranked 227 on the WTA list, will be the star attraction at the NECC-ITF women's $25,000 tennis tournament at the Deccan Gymkhana here from December 22 to 27.

Australia eye World Cup return for Michael Clarke

Dec 18, 2014, at 01:26 am

Sydney, Dec 17 (IBNS) Australian team physio Alex Kountouris on Wednesday said injured skipper Michael Clarke is aiming to be fit for the World Cup next year.

Warner can't forget the moment Hughes fell at the SCG

Dec 18, 2014, at 12:52 am

Brisbane, Dec 17 (IBNS): Australian opener David Warner has said the moment late cricketer Phillip Hughes, who died days after being hit by a ball during a match, fell at the SCG on Nov 25 still replays in the back of his head and "always will".

Clarke congratulates Vijay for his 144

Dec 18, 2014, at 12:30 am

Sydney, Dec 17 (IBNS): Australian captain Michael Clarke on Wednesday congratulated Indian opener Murali Vijay for scoring 144 runs on the first day of the second test against Australia.

2nd Test: Vijay's 144 helps India post 311/4

Dec 17, 2014, at 09:47 pm

Brisbane, Dec 17(IBNS): Murali Vijay hammered a stylist 144 and Ajinkya Rahane scored unbeaten 75 as India posted 311 for the loss of four wickets at the end of the first day of the second Test here on Wednesday.

Sarita Devi handed one year ban by AIBA

Dec 17, 2014, at 06:02 pm

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IBNS): Indian boxer Sarita Devi, who accepted her Asian Games bronze medal a week ago finally, was handed over a one year ban by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) on Wednesday for her behaviour and action at the Incheon Asian Games.

I-League champions Bengaluru FC Tie up with SAP for Fan Engagement

Dec 17, 2014, at 07:33 am

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS) SAP Labs India on Tuesday announced that for Bengaluru Football Club (BFC), it has created a state of the art, innovative mobile application to unify the club’s growing fan base. Developed ahead of BFC’s second campaign in the I-League which kicks off on Jan 17, the multi-featured application allows for superior fan engagement through social activities and communities, match day experience sharing, group discounts, news and updates, and real time visualization.

After top 10 finish in rookie season Tathagata sets eyes on Asia

Dec 17, 2014, at 07:33 am

Kolkata, Dec 16 (IBNS): Tathagata Tunna Mukherjee braved an inclement weather and thin as ice track surface to finish his rookie season in Formula LGB 4 at Buddh International Circuit in Noida at an honourable 9th position.

Clubs are showing interest in women's football: Das

Dec 17, 2014, at 07:20 am

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS): All India Football Federation General Secretary Kushal Das, in his presentation 'Strategy and Key Priorities 2015-2018,' laid out plans for developing Women's Football in the next four years according to the AIFF Strategic Plan 2014-17.

123 players retained, 5 traded across teams for Pepsi IPL 2015 season

Dec 17, 2014, at 07:18 am

Mumbai, Dec 16 (IBNS) A total of 123 cricketers, including 79 Indians and 44 Overseas players, were retained by the franchises for the 2015 Pepsi Indian Premier season, the BCCI said on Tuesday.