King's Cup, Bhutan: Pune FC keen to maintain winning run; face Bangladesh's Abahani Ltd

Nov 25, 2014, at 04:41 am

Pune, Nov 24 (IBNS) Pune FC will be keen to maintain their winning run when they come up against Bangladesh's Abahani Limited in a final round Group-B encounter of the King's Cup at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan on Tuesday.

You are killing the game of cricket: SC lambasts BCCI

Nov 24, 2014, at 10:09 pm

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): In a fresh twist, within a week of giving clean-chit in Indian Premier League (IPL) betting and match-fixing accusations, Supreme Court on Monday lambasted suspended Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief Narayanswamy Srinivasan for conflict of interest, media reported.

Felicitation for Indian Team for Blind Cricket

Nov 24, 2014, at 10:08 pm

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): Union Ministers Anant Kumar and Sarbanand Sonowal on Monday felicitated Indian team for Blind Cricket going to participate in the Blind Cricket ODI World Cup.

Hublot announced as Official Timekeeper for ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

Nov 24, 2014, at 07:57 pm

Dubai, Nov 24 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced an exciting new partnership with Hublot, as the Official Timekeeper for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.

Virat Kohli retains second spot in ICC ODI batsmen list

Nov 24, 2014, at 06:36 pm

Dubai, Nov 24 (IBNS): South Africa's Quinton de Kock and a trio of Australia batsmen Aaron Finch, James Faulkner and Steven Smith have made advances in the latest Reliance ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen , which were released on Monday, a day after the four-time world champion won the series 4-1 to move ahead of India in the Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings.

Chess: Carlsen retains world title

Nov 24, 2014, at 03:59 am

Sochi, Nov 23 (IBNS) Norway's Magnus Carlsen put up a strong performance to beat Viswanathan Anand in the 11th round of the title clash to win the World chess champion here on Sunday.

Viraj Madappa wins at Tata Steel Eastern India Amateur

Nov 24, 2014, at 03:37 am

Kolkata, Nov 23 (IBNS): Viraj Madappa put an end to city mate Sunit Chowrasia's giant killing run with an emphatic 7&6 victory at the Tata Steel Eastern India Amateur 2014 which was played here at the Par – 72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club on Sunday.

King's Cup, Bhutan: Five-star Pune FC seal semifinal berth

Nov 24, 2014, at 01:25 am

Thimpu, Nov 23 (IBNS) Pune FC showed no mercy in completing a huge 5-0 over Assam State Electricity Board FC in a third round Group-B encounter to seal their place in the semifinals of the 2014 King’s Cup at the Changlimithang Stadium in Bhutan on Sunday.

Australia regains number-one ODI ranking

Nov 24, 2014, at 01:19 am

Dubai, Nov 23 (IBNS) Four-time world champion Australia has returned to the top of the Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings after defeating South Africa 4-1 in the five-match ODI series, which concluded in Sydney on Sunday.

King's Cup: Pune FC aim to seal semi spot; face Assam State Electricity Board

Nov 23, 2014, at 06:11 am

Pune, Nov 22 (IBNS) Pune FC will be up against fellow Indian side Assam State Electricity Board in a crucial third round group stage encounter of the King's Cup at the Changlimithang Stadium in Bhutan's Thimphu city on Sunday.

All India Kalinga Cup: Pune FC 'A' face Punjab’s Dalbir FA in the quarterfinal

Nov 23, 2014, at 03:48 am

Pune, Nov 22 (IBNS) Pune FC 'A' begins its All India Kalinga Cup campaign against Punjab's Dalbir Football Academy in the quarterfinal round at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday.

Mumbai FC aim for fifth straight win in match against RCF

Nov 23, 2014, at 03:40 am

Mumbai, Nov 22 (IBNS) League leaders Mumbai FC face Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers (RCF) in the MDFA Elite Division on Sunday at Cooperage Football Stadium, Mumbai.

Dubai deadlock leads to Pakistan and New Zealand advances

Nov 22, 2014, at 09:22 pm

Dubai, Nov 22 (IBNS) Pakistan and New Zealand cricketers have continued to progress in the Reliance ICC Test Player Rankings following the drawn second Test in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday.

Viraj, Sunit power through to semis at Tata Steel Eastern India Amateur

Nov 22, 2014, at 05:35 am

Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS): India’s top junior Viraj Madappa displayed his class and maturity through two rounds of match play on Friday to reach the semi finals of the Tata Steel Eastern India 2014.

Six star India retain SAFF Women's Championship

Nov 22, 2014, at 04:17 am

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS)India Women's Senior National Team made it three out of three in the 3rd SAFF Women’s Championship as they made short work of Nepal with a clinical 6-0 win in the final to clinch the crown for the third straight time, here in Islamabad, Pakistan on Friday.

Chess: Viswanathan Anand draws 10th game

Nov 22, 2014, at 03:52 am

Sochi, Nov 21 (IBNS): Indian Chess icon Vishwanathan Anand played out another draw against Norway's Magnus Carlsen in the tenth game of the world chess championship here on Friday.

We are not distracted by off-field controversies: Kohli

Nov 22, 2014, at 03:21 am

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS): India's stand-in captain Virat Kohli on Friday said his team will keep its focus on cricket only and it will not be hit by off-field controversies that have hit Indian cricket in recent times.

Indian ODI and T20 women's team against SA announced

Nov 21, 2014, at 10:16 pm

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IBNS): The Women's Selection Committee met in Mumbai earlier today, to pick the Indian teams for the ODI series and T20 International against South Africa.

Viswanathan Anand draws game 9

Nov 21, 2014, at 04:47 am

Sochi, Nov 20 (IBNS): Indian Chess icon Viswanathan Anand drew the ninth game of the World Championship against Norway's Magnus Carlsen here on Thursday.

No spicy foods for Team India during Aussie tour

Nov 21, 2014, at 01:11 am

Brisbane, Nov 20 (IBNS): With an aim to improve the dismal record ahead of next year's World Cup, Indian cricket team decided to stay away from spicy foods during the upcoming tour of Australia as the team management has issued strict diet instructions for the cricketers, media reported.

Bangladesh and Zimbabwe chase prized ODI rankings points

Nov 20, 2014, at 07:32 pm

Dubai, Nov 20 (IBNS): Bangladesh and Zimbabwe have the opportunity to gain vital rankings points when they go head to head in five One-Day Internationals (ODIs), starting on Friday in Chittagong.

King's Cup, Bhutan: Pune FC face Bhutan's Ugyen Academy in Round 2

Nov 20, 2014, at 05:37 am

Pune, Nov 19 (IBNS) Pune FC will be eager to maintain their winning momentum when they take on local side Ugyen Academy FC in a second round Group-B encounter in the King’s Cup at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan on Thursday.

Aman Raj wins the stroke play medal at the Tata Steel Eastern India Amateur

Nov 20, 2014, at 02:46 am

Kolkata, Nov 19 (IBNS): Young gun Aman Raj outscored the rest of the 83 hopefuls to take home the stroke play medal of the Tata Steel Eastern India Amateur 2014 after carding an imperious second round five-under par 67 at the Par – 72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club here.

India and South Africa to do battle in ICC Women's Championship series

Nov 19, 2014, at 08:36 pm

Dubai, Nov 19 (IBNS): India will host South Africa in round two of the ICC Women’s Championship in a three-ODI series that starts in Bangalore on Sunday, as both sides bid to regain some ground on early pace-setter Australia.

Kolkata witnesses Indian National TDS car rally

Nov 19, 2014, at 05:52 am

Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): Kolkata’s morning cuppa and lazy Sunday adda took a back seat last Sunday as the residents of the city geared up to watch the rally cars zip, zap and zoom across the city at the seventh round of Indian National TSD Rally Championship.

Chess: 8th games ends in a draw

Nov 19, 2014, at 05:51 am

Sochi, Nov 18 (IBNS) In the eight game of the World Chess Championship, Viswanathan Anand drew with his opponent Magnus Carlsen of Norway.

Union Sports Ministry urges states to promote good governance in the functioning of state and district-level associations

Nov 19, 2014, at 03:55 am

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): The Union Sports Ministry has urged the local governments to take immediate steps to promote good governance and transparency in the functioning of state and district-level associations by issuing suitable instructions or framing appropriate legislations.

BCCI postpones AGM, quashes allegations against Srinivasan

Nov 19, 2014, at 01:19 am

Mumbai, Nov 18 (IBNS): In what can be described as a bid to pave way for Srinivasan's entry, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday put off the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled on November 20. It also declared allegations levelled against Narayanswamy Srinivasan as baseless and that there is no taint on the conduct of Srinivasan.

Allegations against Srinivasan "baseless": BCCI

Nov 19, 2014, at 12:47 am

Mumbai, Nov 18 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday declared allegations leveled against Narayanswamy Srinivasan as baseless and that there is no taint on the conduct of Srinivasan.

Dilip Vengsarkar to get CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award

Nov 18, 2014, at 10:33 pm

Mumbai, Nov 18 (IBNS): The eighth annual BCCI Awards Ceremony, to recognize and reward India's top cricketing performers in the 2013-14 season, will be held on Friday.