Trott's contract with Warwickshire extended till 2017
Oct 24, 2014, at 01:00 am
London, Oct 23 (IBNS) Warwickshire on Thursday announced its batsman Jonathan Trott has committed himself to the Bears until at least the end of the 2017 season after signing a new three-year contract extension at Edgbaston.
India girls breeze past Jordan 6-3
Oct 24, 2014, at 12:45 am
Dhaka, Oct 23 (IBNS) : India's Diwali was both sweet and sour as they breezed past Jordan in a freescoring 6-3 encounter but missed qualification by the skin of their teeth in their last Group B game of the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship China 2015 (Qualifiers) at the Bangabandhu Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday.
AIBA provisionally suspends L Sharita Devi
Oct 23, 2014, at 05:32 pm
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IBNS) The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has banned Indian boxer L Sarita Devi for not accepting her bronze medal in the Asian Games.
Loughborough becomes latest ICC-accredited testing centre
Oct 23, 2014, at 06:10 am
Dubai, Oct 22 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced that National Cricket Performance Centre at Loughborough University has been accredited as a testing centre for suspected illegal bowling actions, in doing so joining Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cricket Australia’s National Cricket Centre in Brisbane and the Sri Ramachandra University in Chennai which were all announced earlier this month.
Does not have power to intervene in disputes between BCCI, WICB: ICC
Oct 23, 2014, at 02:48 am
Dubai, Oct 22 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday it does not have the power to intervene in disputes resulting from a bilateral FTP tour between India and West Indies unless the matter is referred to it.
Jordan match crucial test for India U-16 girls
Oct 22, 2014, at 08:41 pm
Dhaka, Oct 22 (IBNS): India will have prayer on the lips and win on their minds when they take on Jordan in the AFC U-16 Women's Championship China 2015 (Qualifiers) at the Bangabandhu Stadium on Thursday (October 23, 2014).
First round of ICC Women's Championship concludes
Oct 22, 2014, at 08:34 pm
Dubai, Oct 22 (iIBNS): Following the completion of the opening round of the ICC Women's Championship, the West Indies and Australia are level at the top of the table and both sides will face-off next month in Australia, as they look to cement their early advantage in what is set to be a thrilling series in Sydney (which will host the opening two ODI's) and then Bowral.
Bhaichung inducted in AFC's Hall of Fame
Oct 22, 2014, at 06:40 pm
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IBNS): Former Indian National Team captain Bhaichung Bhutia has been inducted to the AFC's Hall of Fame, a letter from Dato Alex Soosay, General Secretary, Asian Football Confederation, to All India Football Federation, confirmed.
Terry Walsh to continue as India hockey coach
Oct 22, 2014, at 06:19 pm
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IBNS): Asiad Gold-winning Indian hockey team's chief coach Terry Walsh, who resigned from his post earlier, would continue as Indian hockey coach, said reports on Wednesday quoting Sports Authority of India (SAI).
Sarita Devi suspended by AIBA for protesting at the Asian Games
Oct 22, 2014, at 06:00 pm
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IBNS): International Boxing Association (AIBA) has suspended India's Bronze-winning pugilist Sarita Devi for her actions in the Asian Games in South Korea after she alleged that she was unfairly treated by the referees and later refused to accept her medal, said reports.
ISL: Chennaiyin FC beat Kerala Blasters FC 2-1
Oct 22, 2014, at 06:48 am
Chennai, Oct 21 (IBNS) In a thrilling match of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL), Chennaiyin FC defeated Kerala Blasters FC 2-1 here on Tuesday.
Indian girls toy with hapless UAE counterparts
Oct 22, 2014, at 12:39 am
Dhaka, Oct 21 (IBNS): A ruthless India U-16 Women's National Team pulverized minnows United Arab Emirates (UAE) 12-0 in a contest that saw the ball cross UAE half only thrice in full ninety minutes.
India's chief hockey coach Terry Walsh resigns
Oct 21, 2014, at 10:36 pm
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IBNS): Asiad Gold-winning Indian hockey team's chief coach Terry Walsh resigned from his post. He has cited bureaucratic hurdles & personal issues as reasons behind quitting, media reported.
Oscar Pistorius handed five years in jail for killing girlfriend
Oct 21, 2014, at 10:19 pm
Pretoria, Oct 21 (IBNS): Six-time Paralympics champion "Blade-Runner" Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to five years in prison on Tuesday for the killing of his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp last year. The athlete was also given a three-year suspended sentence on a separate gun offence conviction, media reported.
It has been a wonderful journey: John Coutinho
Oct 21, 2014, at 09:19 pm
Mumbai, Oct 21 (IBNS): One of Mumbai FC’s long serving players, John Coutinho, faced some candid questions from the Mumbai FC Media. Here’s an excerpt from the interview:
Virat Kohli to lead India against Lanka in ODIs
Oct 21, 2014, at 07:46 pm
Hyderabad, Oct 21(IBNS): Team India Vice Captain Virat Kohli will be leading the "Men in Blue" in the upcomig one-day International (ODI) series against Sri Lanka at home.
BCCI to initiate legal proceedings against WICB
Oct 21, 2014, at 07:25 pm
Hyderabad, Oct 21 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday decided to initiate legal proceedings against West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) for pulling out of India tour in the middle of the series.
Mahanama becomes fourth match referee to achieve 200-ODI landmark
Oct 21, 2014, at 02:42 pm
Dubai, Oct 21 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) said former Sri Lankan player Roshan Mahanama became the latest member of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees to reach the 200-mark in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) when he took the field to officiate in the first ODI between New Zealand and South Africa in Mount Maunganui on Tuesday.
"Mohammedan Sporting Club won't be closed"
Oct 21, 2014, at 03:47 am
Kolkata, Oct 20 (IBNS) Mohammedan Sporting Club president Sultan Ahmed has rejected reports that the club will be shut down.
Zico is inspiring: Armando Colaco
Oct 21, 2014, at 02:57 am
Panaji, Oct 20 (IBNS) From playing for Dempo SC to coaching the Indian football team, Goan football star Armando Colaço has come a long way.
Catch up time for India against lowly UAE
Oct 21, 2014, at 02:55 am
Dhaka, Oct 20 (IBNS) : It will be all about bringing down the goal difference which can prove to be the deciding factor come qualifying for the main round when India take on whipping girls United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a Group B clash of the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship China 2015 (Qualifiers) here at the Bangabandhu Stadium on Tuesday.
South Africa eye number-one ODI ranking, India gain too
Oct 20, 2014, at 06:55 pm
Dubai, Oct 20 (IBNS) South Africa has a chance to reclaim top spot in the Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings when it faces New Zealand in first of the three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), which starts on Wednesday in Mount Maunganui, even as India's players have made gains in the latest rankings following their 2-1 series win over West Indies.
India retain Sultan of Johor Cup title
Oct 20, 2014, at 05:30 am
Johor Bahru, Malaysia, Oct 19 (IBNS) Indian Junior Men Hockey team defeated Great Britain in the final of the 4th Sultan of Johor Cup played at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia 2-1 to lift the trophy on Sunday.
NorthEast United, FC Goa settle for a draw
Oct 20, 2014, at 05:11 am
Guwahati, Oct 19 (IBNS) In another mega contest of the night, NorthEast United FC and FC Goa played out a draw in a an Indian Super League (ISL) clash here on Sunday.
Oct 20, 2014, at 05:00 am
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IBNS) It's an amazing feeling when your teammates become your fans. On Sunday after guiding her team to their first triumph in the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship China 2015 (Qualifiers) at the floodlit Bangabandhu Stadium in Dhaka, India striker Roja Devi felt no different.
India rally to beat Bangladesh 2-1
Oct 20, 2014, at 03:54 am
Dhaka, Oct 19 (IBNS) : India came from a goal down to win 2-1 and in the process upset hosts Bangladesh’s applecart in a riveting Group B encounter of the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship China 2015 (Qualifiers) here at the Bangabandhu Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday.
Kolkata, Delhi share honours in hard fought tie
Oct 20, 2014, at 12:23 am
Kolkata, Oct 19 (IBNS) Atletico De Kolkata and Delhi Dynamos FC shared the spoils in a hard fought match here Sunday that saw both the teams leaving a lot on the ground for the return league. As a result Atletico remain at the top of the table with 7 points, while Delhi are in the position with 2 points.
De Piero promises a contest for Kolkata
Oct 19, 2014, at 03:14 am
Kolkata, Oct 18 (IBNS) Delhi Dynamos may not have begun the ISL in the right earnest, but star striker Alessandro Del Piero promised that his side would be no pushovers in their game against Atletico de Kolkata on Sunday.
Atletico look to stretch purple patch
Oct 19, 2014, at 03:14 am
Kolkata, Oct 18 (IBNS) Atletico de Kolkata will look to continue their domination when the Spanish master schemer takes on the Italian goal machine in their match versus Delhi Dynamos at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Sunday.
Atletico De Kolkata gear up to face Delhi Dynamos
Oct 18, 2014, at 07:02 am
Kolkata, Oct 17 (IBNS) After winning two matches on the trot Atletico De Kolkata is back in the city on Friday to face the Delhi Dynamos in the upcoming fixture on Sunday.