Serena Williams clinches French Open beating Lucie Safarova

Jun 07, 2015, at 02:48 am

Paris, June 6 (IBNS): Serena Williams continued her dominance in the world of Tennis as the American star defeated Lucie Safarova to clinch her French Open title here on Saturday.

Tickets for Oman Match go on sale online

Jun 07, 2015, at 02:35 am

New Delhi, June 6 (IBNS) Tickets for India’s match against Oman in the Russia 2018 World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification match at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru have gone on sale online.

Rahul Dravid agrees to coach India A, India Under-19 teams

Jun 07, 2015, at 02:21 am

Kolkata, June 6 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday said that former Indian skipper Rahul Dravid has agreed to coach India A and India Under-19 teams.

Wawrinka reaches French Open final beating Tsonga

Jun 06, 2015, at 05:48 am

Paris, June 5 (IBNS) Stan Wawrinka destroyed local lad Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's hopes of reaching the final as he beat him in the semi-final of the French Open here.

Selection trials for U-17 World Cup

Jun 06, 2015, at 05:03 am

Mumbai, June 5 (IBNS): Selection trials for scouting talent for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup - India 2017, will be conducted for players from Mumbai, Thane and Raigad District at the Cooperage ground from June 9 to 11, 2015. The trials will be supervised by AIFF appointed scouts.

Indian squad leaves for Bangalore

Jun 05, 2015, at 10:16 pm

New Delhi,June 5 (IBNS): The Indian National squad left for Bengaluru from New Delhi for the Preparatory camp ahead of India’s back to back Russia 2018 World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification matches against Oman and Guam respectively.

Craig Kieswetter retires due to eye injury

Jun 05, 2015, at 09:50 pm

London, June 5 (IBNS): Ending a promising career too short, ex- England wicket-keeper Craig Kieswetter has been forced to retire from the game due to serious eye injury he suffered last season.

Kashyap reaches Indonesia Open semis

Jun 05, 2015, at 09:39 pm

Jakarta, June 5 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Parupalli Kashyap defeated Chen Long to reach the semi-finals of the Indonesia Open Super Series on Friday.

AB clinches SA Cricketer of the Year

Jun 04, 2015, at 11:48 pm

Cape Town, June 4 (IBNS): South African batsman Ab De Villiers has been named South Africa’s Cricketer of the Year for the second successive year.

S. Ravi inducted into the Elite Panel of ICC Umpires for 2015-16

Jun 04, 2015, at 11:31 pm

Mumbai, June 4 (IBNS) Sundaram Ravi has been inducted into the Elite Panel of ICC Umpires for 2015-16.

India moves up six spots in FIFA rankings

Jun 04, 2015, at 10:32 pm

New Delhi, June 4 (IBNS): The Indian football team has moved up by six positions in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday.

ICC announces Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires for 2015-2016

Jun 04, 2015, at 10:31 pm

Dubai, June 4 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires for 2015-2016, commencing from July 1 , following the annual review and selection process.

Sania, Martina crash out of French Open

Jun 04, 2015, at 05:42 am

Paris, June 3 (IBNS) Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Martina Hingis crashed out of the French Open after losing their quater-finals clash against Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Lucie Safarova here on Wednesday.

Small newspapers act as significant monitor: Nanda

Jun 04, 2015, at 03:44 am

Barasat, June 3 (IBNS) Manmeet Nanda, District Magistrate, North 24 Paraganas has stressed upon the vital role played by the local newspapers in the form of weekly, fortnight and monthly newspapers in disseminating information about their surroundings – political, criminal, cultural and social aspects.

Djokovic ends Nadal's run in French Open

Jun 04, 2015, at 03:41 am

Paris, June 3 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic on Wednesday defeated Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal in the quater-finals of the French Open here.

Bangladesh names 14 members squad for only Test against India

Jun 04, 2015, at 01:06 am

Dhaka, June 3 (IBNS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board has named Rubel Hossain in the 14-member Test squad against India on Wednesday.

Voges makes Test debut for Australia

Jun 04, 2015, at 12:54 am

Dominica, June 3 (IBNS): Australian batsman Adam Voges is all set to play his first Test against West Indies for his national side on Wednesday.

INTERPOL issues Red Notices for former FIFA officials

Jun 03, 2015, at 11:36 pm

Lyon, June 3 (IBNS) At the request of US authorities, INTERPOL Red Notices – or international wanted persons alerts – have been issued for two former FIFA officials and four corporate executives for charges including racketeering, conspiracy and corruption.

Wawrinka ends Federer's run in French Open

Jun 03, 2015, at 07:25 am

Paris, June 2 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis legend Roger Federer's dream of clinching the ongoing French Open title as he was defeated by Stan Wawrinka in the men's singles quater-finals.

Umpire Steve Davis to retire at the end of England-New Zealand ODI series

Jun 03, 2015, at 03:13 am

Dubai, June 2 (IBNS) Steve Davis of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires today announced that he will retire from international umpiring at the end of the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series between England and New Zealand, which concludes at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street on June 20.

AIFF enters into agreement with FFF

Jun 03, 2015, at 01:41 am

New Delhi, June 2 (IBNS) Barely a month after All India Football Federation entered into a partnership with the German Football Association (DFB), Praful Patel, President, All India Football Federation, signed an agreement with French Football Federation (FFF) in Munich.

India to host 2016 AFC U-16 finals

Jun 03, 2015, at 01:29 am

New Delhi, June 2 (IBNS) The Asian Football Confederation have officially confirmed India as hosts of the 2016 AFC U-16 finals.

Zaheer Abbas to be nominated for ICC presidency?

Jun 02, 2015, at 10:48 pm

Islamabad, June 2 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to name former skipper Zaheer Abbas for ICC presidency, media reports said on Tuesday.

Ravi Shastri appointed director of Team India for Bangladesh tour

Jun 02, 2015, at 06:34 pm

Mumbai, Jun 2 (IBNS) Ravi Shastri, former India Captain, has been appointed as Director of the Indian cricket team for the tour of Bangladesh, starting on June 10, said the BCCI on Tuesday.

I want to create strong bonds: Virat Kohli on Team India

Jun 02, 2015, at 05:25 pm

Kolkata, Jun 2 (IBNS) Virat Kohli, India's Test captain, has outlined an ambitious vision for the team, saying that India has the ability to be the best in the world in conversation with The Cricket Monthly, ESPNcricinfo's digital magazine

Women's cricket teams named for Challenger Trophy

Jun 02, 2015, at 01:40 am

Mumbai, June 1 (IBNS) The Women's Selection Committee met in Delhi earlier on Monday, to pick the India Red, India Blue and India Green (Under-19) teams for the Challenger Trophy, to be played at Mysore from June 14 to 17 in preparation for New Zealand’s tour of India in June-July 2015.

Defending champion Maria Sharapova crash out of French Open

Jun 01, 2015, at 10:34 pm

Paris, June 1 (IBNS): Maria Sharapova's dream of clinching French Open title was shattered on Monday as the Russian crashed out of the tournament after being defeated by Lucie Safarova here.

Parle FC successfully defend the Vile Parle Premier League title

Jun 01, 2015, at 09:59 pm

Mumbai, June 1 (IBNS) Parle FC defeat Parle Dazzlers to win the Vile Parle Premier League (VPPL) while Vile Parle Championship (VPC) team, Parle Tigers, clinch promotion to VPPL by beating Parle Wanderers in a promotion play-off at Dubashi Ground, Vile Parle East, Mumbai.

Sachin, Sourav, Laxman in BCCI advisory committee

Jun 01, 2015, at 08:03 pm

Mumbai, June 1 (IBNS) Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman have been incorporated in the cricket advisory committee of the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI).

French Open: Sania-Martina reach Q/F

Jun 01, 2015, at 06:22 am

Paris, May 31 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Sania Mirrza and her doubles partner Martina Hingis reached the quarter-final of the French Open by beating Karin Knapp and Roberta Knapp in the clash here on Sunday.