Durand Cup: Pune FC aim for historic title; face Salgaocar FC

Nov 07, 2014, at 10:29 pm

Raia (Goa), Nov 7 (IBNS): Pune FC will be eager to make history when they face Salgaocar FC in the big final of the 127th Durand Cup at the Raia Sports Complex in Goa on Saturday.

Delhi Dynamos & Uber join hands to enhance football experience

Nov 07, 2014, at 09:02 pm

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): Delhi's football fans are in for a treat Delhi Dynamos FC has tied up with Uber to offer free rides to customers buying match tickets worth Rs 200 and more.

Ramprakash appointed as England batting coach

Nov 07, 2014, at 06:41 am

London, Nov 6 (IBNS) The England and Wales Cricket Board on Thursday confirmed that Mark Ramprakash has been appointed England Batting Coach with immediate effect.

Mahipat Singh extends his lead at the Tata Steel IGU Sub Junior & Feeder Tour Final

Nov 07, 2014, at 06:38 am

Jamshedpur, Nov 6 (IBNS): Mhow based Mahipat Singh matched his previous round of one-over par 72 to extend his lead at the top of the leaderboard to two strokes after 54 holes of stroke play of Tata Steel IGU Sub Junior & Feeder Tour Final 2014 at the Par – 71 Golmuri Golf Course here.

Durand Cup: Pune FC log a stunning 2-1 win over Sporting Goa; enter first-ever final

Nov 07, 2014, at 06:33 am

Pune, Nov 6 (IBNS) Pune FC qualified for a historic final in the prestigious Durand Cup with a stunning 2-1 win over home side Sporting Clube de Goa in the semifinals at the Raia Sports Complex in Raia on Thursday.

Ambati leads India to 2-0 lead against SL

Nov 07, 2014, at 04:34 am

Ahmedabad, Nov 6 (IBNS) Ambati Rayudu smashed a brilliant unbeaten 121 runs as India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second ODI match of the series here on Thursday.

PM Modi wishes Anand for his WCC clash

Nov 07, 2014, at 02:37 am

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IBNS) As Indian Chess icon Viswanathan Anand is gearing up for his World Chess Championship clash, Indian Prime Minister Naredra Modi wished him for the tournament.

Aircel launches consumer initiatives with Atlético de Kolkata

Nov 06, 2014, at 11:30 pm

Kolkata, Nov 6 (IBNS): Fueling the spirit of millions of footfall fans, Aircel, one of the leading mobile service providers in India, on Thursday announced a consumer initiative-'Fatafati Ride' Contest with Atlético de Kolkata.

Do or Die against Jordan for Indian Women

Nov 06, 2014, at 06:37 pm

Amman, Nov 6 (IBNS): Late evening when you walk down the corridor of the Team Hotel you overhear the girls discussing from behind half-closed doors -- the pain of missing out against Uzbekistan still very much evident.

ESPNcricinfo announces 100 days countdown to the ICC World Cup 2015

Nov 06, 2014, at 03:18 am

Mumbai, Nov 5 (IBNS): Digital cricket brand ESPNcricinfo on Wednesday announced the launch of a 100-day countdown to the ICC World Cup 2015.

Mahipat Singh surges to take halfway lead at Tata Steel All India Sub Junior & Feeder Tour Final

Nov 06, 2014, at 02:41 am

Jamshedpur, Nov 5 (IBNS): Mahipat Singh fired a one-over par 72 round to claim the pole position by one stroke at the halfway stage of the Tata Steel All India Sub Junior & Feeder Tour Final 2014 being played here at the Par – 71 Golmuri Golf Course.

Sachin's autobiography 'Playing It My Way' released

Nov 06, 2014, at 02:24 am

Mumbai, Nov 5 (IBNS) In a glittering and spectacular event at the ITC Maratha in Mumbai, Publishers Hachette India released Sachin Tendulkar's much-awaited autobiography 'Playing It My Way'.

India U-19 Women go down to Uzbekistan

Nov 06, 2014, at 01:59 am

Amman, Nov 5 (IBNS) : It was bright sunny in the morning and from nowhere the dark clouds appeared overhead an hour prior to the kick-off. And then, as the Teams marched in, it started to drizzle.

Sachin Tendulkar's autobiography 'Playing It My Way' launched

Nov 06, 2014, at 01:18 am

Mumbai, Nov 5 (IBNS) Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar launched his much-awaited autobiography 'Playing It My Way' in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Durand Cup: Pune FC aim for first-ever final; face Sporting Goa

Nov 05, 2014, at 10:23 pm

Raia (Goa), Nov 5 (IBNS): Pune FC will be up against an in-form Sporting Clube de Goa side as they battle out for a place in the showpiece final of the 127th Durand Cup at the Raia Sports Complex, in Goa on Thursday.

Al-Amin's action found to be legal

Nov 05, 2014, at 09:32 pm

Dubai, Nov 5 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday confirmed that the bowling action of Bangladesh fast bowler Al-Amin Hossain had been found to be legal following an independent test, and that the player can, therefore, continue to bowl in international cricket.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar wins LG People's Choice Award

Nov 05, 2014, at 08:24 pm

Dubai, Nov 5 (IBNS): India fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has won this year's LG People's Choice Award. He now becomes only the fourth cricketer to win this coveted prize after Sachin Tendulkar, who was the first-ever recipient in 2010, Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara, who won it in 2011 and 2012, and India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who won it last year.

ICC Test and ODI Teams of the Year 2014 announced

Nov 05, 2014, at 08:23 pm

Dubai, Nov 5 (IBNS): The ICC on Wednesday announced its Test and ODI Teams of the Year, as chosen by a specially appointed selection panel chaired by the ICC's Cricket Committee chairman and former India captain Anil Kumble.

ICC announces shortlists for LG ICC Awards 2014

Nov 05, 2014, at 08:22 pm

Dubai, Nov 5 (IBNS): Australia's Mitchell Johnson and Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara are in line to win their second Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Cricketer of the Year after they were shortlisted for the LG ICC Awards 2014.

ICC kick-starts meeting in Dubai

Nov 05, 2014, at 08:20 pm

Dubai, Nov 5 (IBNS): International Cricket Council (ICC) has kick-started its series of meetings at operational headquarters in Dubai from Wednesday. The meeting will continue to next week.

Tendulkar's career would not have been complete without a World Cup win: Akram

Nov 05, 2014, at 08:05 pm

Dubai, Nov 5 (IBNS): Former Pakistan Pace bowler Wasim Akram thinks Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's glorious career got a befitting ending with the World Cup win at his home ground Mumbai.

Cricketer Virat Kohli turns 26

Nov 05, 2014, at 03:28 pm

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IBNS): Cricket sensation Virat Kohli, who has established a strong platform for himself in the game, turned 26 years of age on Wednesday.

UN expert calls on Member States to accelerate fight against racism in sports

Nov 05, 2014, at 03:17 pm

New York, Nov 5 (IBNS) An independent United Nations human rights expert has called on the world body’s Member States and international sports federations "to harness the unique potential of sports" in the global fight against racism, urging them to promote an overall message of equality.

Autobiography: Greg Chappell hits back at Sachin Tendulkar

Nov 05, 2014, at 04:33 am

Sydney, Nov 4 (IBNS): Former Indian coach Greg Chappell has hit back at cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar over his claims that the Australian wanted to remove former cricketer Rahul Dravid ahead of the 2007 World Cup and said he never 'contemplated' such a move.

Udayjit Bhalotia sets the pace at Tata Steel All India Sub Junior & Feeder tour final

Nov 05, 2014, at 03:33 am

Jamshedpur, Nov 4 (IBNS): Kolkata lad Udayjit Bhalotia laid down the marker for the rest of the field with a steady one-over par 72 and take a three stroke lead on a warm and sunny day 1 of the Tata Steel All India Sub Junior & Feeder Tour Final 2014 being played here at Par – 71 Golmuri Golf Club.

Kalyani Group announces Stuart Watkiss as head-coach

Nov 05, 2014, at 03:28 am

Pune, Nov 4 (IBNS) The Kalyani Group on Tuesday announced the appointment of Stuart Watkiss as the head coach for the group's football club which will participate in the 2014-15 season of the I-League slated to begin on Jan 17.

Durand Cup: Debutants Bineesh, Ansari shine as Pune FC seal semi berth

Nov 05, 2014, at 03:26 am

Pune, Nov 4 (IBNS) Pune FC sealed their second semifinal berth in the Durand Cup with a 1-0 win over Vasco SC in their final Group-IV encounter at the Raia Sports Complex in Goa on Tuesday.

Udayjit Bhalotia sets the pace at Tata Steel All India Sub Junior & Feeder tour final

Nov 05, 2014, at 03:02 am

Jamshedpur, Nov 4 (IBNS): Kolkata lad Udayjit Bhalotia laid down the marker for the rest of the field with a steady one-over par 72 and take a three stroke lead on a warm and sunny day 1 of the Tata Steel All India Sub Junior & Feeder Tour Final 2014 being played here at Par – 71 Golmuri Golf Club.

Kalyani Group announces Stuart Watkiss as head-coach

Nov 05, 2014, at 03:01 am

Pune, Nov 4 (IBNS) The Kalyani Group on Tuesday announced the appointment of Stuart Watkiss as the head coach for the group's football club which will participate in the 2014-15 season of the I-League slated to begin on Jan 17.

Durand Cup: Debutants Bineesh, Ansari shine as Pune FC seal semi berth

Nov 05, 2014, at 03:00 am

Pune, Nov 4 (IBNS) Pune FC sealed their second semifinal berth in the Durand Cup with a 1-0 win over Vasco SC in their final Group-IV encounter at the Raia Sports Complex in Goa on Tuesday.