Feroz Ali Mollah makes merry on home turf, moves into three-stroke lead on day two

Mar 24, 2016, at 12:33 am

Kolkata, Mar 23 (IBNS): Kolkata’s Feroz Ali Mollah capitalized on the familiar conditions at his home course, the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC), to steer three shots clear of the field at the halfway stage of the inaugural Kolkata Classic.

England beat Afghanistan by 15 runs

Mar 24, 2016, at 12:16 am

New Delhi, Mar 23 (IBNS) England defeated Afghanistan by 15 runs in a ICC World T20 group stage match here on Wednesday.

Taskin Ahmed's suspension upheld by Judicial Commissioner

Mar 23, 2016, at 04:00 pm

Bangalore/Dubai, Mar 23 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday, announced that Taskin Ahmed’s suspension from bowling in international cricket has been upheld, following a review hearing conducted by a Judicial Commissioner.

World T20: New Zealand beat Pakistan by 22 runs

Mar 23, 2016, at 04:33 am

Mohali, Mar 22 (IBNS) New Zealand beat Pakistan by 22 runs and kept their winning momentum going, here on Tuesday.

England survives India scare to register second win

Mar 23, 2016, at 02:32 am

Dharamsala, Mar 22 (IBNS) Title-contender England overcame a valiant India by two wickets in a thrilling Group B match in Dharamsala on Tuesday to maintain a clean slate with a second successive win in the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 2016.

NYCS, GAIL launches grassroots athletics program

Mar 23, 2016, at 01:14 am

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): To spot, screen, select and nurture the talents in athletics, Gail (India) Ltd and National Yuva Cooperative Society on Tuesday launched the nationwide grassroots athletics programme- ‘GAIL-Indian Speedstar’ in New Delhi.

Four finalists determined at landmark FIWC

Mar 22, 2016, at 06:31 pm

Zurich, Mar 22 (IBNS) There were a lot of firsts on Day 1 of the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2016 Grand Final

Virat Kohli thanks 25 millions followers on Facebook

Mar 22, 2016, at 05:10 pm

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS) Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, who is now followed by over 25 millions netizens of Facebook, has posted a video on the site to thank his followers.

World T20: Australia defeat Bangladesh by 3 wickets

Mar 22, 2016, at 04:46 am

Bangalore, Mar 21 (IBNS) Australia defeated Bangladesh by 3 wickets to win an all important encounter, here on Monday.

New Zealand outplays Australia for third straight win

Mar 22, 2016, at 04:19 am

Dubai, Mar 21 (IBNS): New Zealand set itself up for a place in the semi-final of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 2016 with a six-wicket win over three-time defending champion Australia in Nagpur on Monday.

Vijender Singh's next pro bout postponed to April 30

Mar 22, 2016, at 01:44 am

New Delhi/London, Mar 21 (IBNS) Indian boxing icon Vijender Singh on Monday said his next pro bout has been rescheduled to Apr 30.

New Zealand outplays Australia for third straight win

Mar 22, 2016, at 01:38 am

Nagpur, Mar 21 (IBNS) New Zealand set itself up for a place in the semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 2016 with a six-wicket win over three-time defending champion Australia in Nagpur on Monday.

Australia win toss, opt to field first

Mar 22, 2016, at 12:45 am

Bangalore, Mar 21 (IBNS): Australia won the toss and opted to field first against Bangladesh in an ICC World T20 match here on Monday.

Kolkata Classic Golf Championship tees off tomorrow

Mar 22, 2016, at 12:36 am

Kolkata, Mar 21 (IBNS): The inaugural Kolkata Classic Golf Championship is set to tee off at the historic Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) from Mar 22.

Hockey India announces team for Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

Mar 22, 2016, at 12:18 am

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS) Hockey India on Monday announced the 18- member Indian Hockey team led by Sardar Singh that will take part in the 25th edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup to be held in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia from Apr 6-16.

Jagat Singh, Nagarjuna A win the first even Indian TRUCK RACE

Mar 21, 2016, at 10:11 pm

Kolkata/Greater Noida, Mar 21 (IBNS): Creating Indian motorsports history, Jagat Singh and Nagarjuna A have won the maiden race T1 PRIMA TRUCK RACING Championship, organized for Indian truck drivers, in its third edition.

Indian swimmers grab bronze at South African National Swimming Championship

Mar 21, 2016, at 09:47 pm

Port Elizabeth, Mar 21 (IBNS): JSW swimmers Bengaluru's Likith SP and Chennai native Danush Suresh clinched bronze medals in the 100 meters breaststroke under-18 and under-16 categories respectively at the South African National Level 3 Swimming Championship at Port Elizabeth on Sunday.

Sunil Chhetri ousted due to injury

Mar 21, 2016, at 05:34 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS) A list of 22 Players left India on Monday morning for the forthcoming match against Iran in Russia 2018 World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 slated to be played on Mar 24.

West Indies ousts Bangladesh; Sri Lanka beats Ireland

Mar 21, 2016, at 05:30 am

Chennai, Mar 20 (IBNS) Skipper Stefanie Taylor and Hayley Matthews starred with both bat and ball as the West Indies brushed aside Bangladesh by 49 runs in a Group B match of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 in Chennai on Sunday.

World T20: West Indies overcome Sri Lanka challenge to win match by 7 wickets

Mar 21, 2016, at 04:52 am

Bangalore, Mar 20 (IBNS) West Indies kept their winning streak as they beat defending champions Sri Lanka by 7 wickets, here on Sunday.

World T20: South Africa beat Afghanistan by 37 runs

Mar 21, 2016, at 01:25 am

Mumbai, Mar 20 (IBNS): South Africa defeated Afghanistan by 37 runs in an ICC World T20 match here on Sunday.

Indian Wells: Novak Djokovic beats Rafae Nadal to reach final

Mar 20, 2016, at 10:07 pm

California, Mar 20 (IBNS) Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has moved the final of the BNP Paribas Open title at Indian Wells after beating Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal.

ICC WT20: Indian scoreboard

Mar 20, 2016, at 06:58 am

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS): Following is the scorecard of the Indian innings in the crucial ICC World T20 match against Pakistan at the Eden Gardens here Saturday night.

Heroic Virat Kohli charges India to victory against Pakistan

Mar 20, 2016, at 06:46 am

Kolkata, Mar 20 (IBNS) India broke the Eden Gardens jinx against Pakistan and returned to contention in the ICC World Cup T20 Cricket championship for men by defeating the neighbouring nation by six wickets here Saturday.

Great win Team India: Sachin

Mar 20, 2016, at 06:18 am

Kolkata, Mar 20 (IBNS): Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar and several other sports personalities congratulated India after they defeated Pakistan in an ICC Word T20 match here.

We can do better: Dhoni after defeating Pakistan

Mar 20, 2016, at 05:53 am

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS): Registering a historic victory against Pakistan in a ICC World T20 match here, Indian skipper MS Dhoni said he hopes that his team can perform better and need to improve in certain areas.

ICC World T20: India, Pakistan scoreboard

Mar 20, 2016, at 05:30 am

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS) Following is the score board of Pakistan Innings in their World T 20 World Cup match against India at Eden Gardens here Saturday night.

World T20: Virat Kohli's heroic 55 no helps India to beat Pakistan by 6 wickets

Mar 20, 2016, at 05:12 am

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS) Not even the iconic Eden Gardens could save Pakistan from a World Cup match defeat against India, as the hosts beat the neighbouring nation by six wickets in a group stage match of the tournament here on Saturday.

Virat Kohli guides India to six wickets victory against Pakistan

Mar 20, 2016, at 04:55 am

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS): Riding on Virat Kohli's unbeaten 55 runs chivalrous innings, India defeated Pakistan in an ICC World T20 group stage match by six wickets here on Saturday.

World T20: Pakistan set India a target of 119 runs

Mar 20, 2016, at 03:27 am

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS) Playing their all important super 10 game here on Saturday against India, Pakistan set the hosts a target of 119 runs.