Pakistan must avoid whitewash against Bangladesh to maintain ODI standing

Apr 16, 2015, at 03:59 am

Dubai, Apr 15 (IBNS) Pakistan knows that it must avoid a 3-0 series defeat against Bangladesh to maintain its seventh place ranking in the Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings when the two sides face off in the first of three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), which starts in Mirpur on Friday.

Rio 2016 Olympic Quota places distributed at the ISSF Rifle and Pistol World Cup

Apr 16, 2015, at 03:37 am

Changwon, Apr 15 (IBNS): Hui Zicheng from the People's Republic of China won the last match of the 2015 ISSF Rifle and Pistol World Cup in Changwon (KOR), the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men event.

KKR players inaugurate sports medicine facility in Kolkata's CMRI

Apr 15, 2015, at 08:29 am

Kolkata, Apr 15 (IBNS) Cricketer Yusuf Pathan and his KKR teammates inaugurated the specialized sports medicine clinic at Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) on Tuesday.

Gautam Gambhir donates 4 lakh to Indian Ice Hockey Association

Apr 15, 2015, at 08:27 am

Kolkata, Apr 15 (IBNS): Gautam Gambhir Foundation donated Rs. 4 lakh to the Ice Hockey Association of India on Tuesday for the upcoming 2015 Challenge Cup of Asia which will be held in Kuwait.

Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians

Apr 15, 2015, at 06:09 am

Ahmedabad, Apr 14 (IBNS) Rajashtan Royals captain Steve Smith's brilliant knock of 79 helped his team seal a 7-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday.

93.5 RED FM, Gautam Gambhir Foundation support Indian ice hockey team

Apr 15, 2015, at 04:04 am

Kolkata, Apr 14 (IBNS): Supporting the Indian ice hockey team to compete at 2015 Challenge Cup of Asia in Kuwait, RED FM RJ Raunac urged the listeners to support the team and created much desired awareness on the cause.

India drawn in Group D for 2018 WC Qualifiers

Apr 14, 2015, at 11:50 pm

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS) It’s official. India have been drawn in Group D for the 2018 AFC World Cup Qualifiers, the draw for which took place at JW Marriott Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday.

The Scindia School organizes 13th HH Maharaja Madhavrao Scindia Memorial Cricket Tournament

Apr 14, 2015, at 11:40 pm

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS): The Scindia School, Gwalior, has held the 13th HH Maharaja Madhavrao Scindia Memorial Cricket Tournament.

Donald steps down as SA bowling coach

Apr 14, 2015, at 08:17 pm

Johannesburg, Apr 14 (IBNS): Former fast bowler Allan Donald has resigned stepped down as bowling coach of South Africa, officials said on Tuesday.

International Forum for sports integrity adopts roadmap for future action to protect clean athletes

Apr 14, 2015, at 06:27 pm

Lausanne, April 14 (IBNS): Another Olympic Agenda 2020 recommendation was implemented when the International Forum for Sports Integrity (IFSI) met for the first time in Lausanne at the initiative of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Pepsi IPL Fan Park proceeds to Dehradun and Coimbatore

Apr 14, 2015, at 04:37 pm

Mumbai, Apr 14 (IBNS) After a successful beginning to the Pepsi IPL Fan Park at Agra and Nagpur, the weekend carnival moves to its next destinations, Dehradun and Coimbatore, said the BCCI.

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Royal Challengers Bangalore

Apr 14, 2015, at 05:32 am

Bangalore, April 13 (IBNS) Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 wickets and 22 balls to spare in an Indian Premier League match here on Monday.

Royal Challengers Bangalore all out at 166

Apr 14, 2015, at 04:01 am

Bengaluru, April 13 (IBNS) Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) were bowled out for 166 runs in 19.5 overs in an Indian Premier League match againmst Sunrisers Hyderabad as middle and lower order batsmen fail to chip in with substantial contributions here on Monday.

World No. 1: Bollywood celebrities wish Sania

Apr 13, 2015, at 06:17 pm

Mumbai, Apr 13 (IBNS) Bollywood celebrities have joined the rest of the country in congratulating Tennis star Sania Mirza over reaching the number one spot in the doubles rankings.

Sania feels 'humbled' after touching number 1 spot

Apr 13, 2015, at 03:31 pm

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) Indian Tennis icon Sania Mirza on Monday said she was feeling humbled after becoming the first woman from the nation to become number one doubles player in the world.

Kings XI Punjab beat Mumbai Indians

Apr 13, 2015, at 05:54 am

Mumbai, April 12 (IBNS) Kings XI Punjab sealed a comfortable 18-run win over Mumbai Indians as Axar Patel and Mitchell Johnson took two wickets each in the IPL match here.

Rajasthan Royals beat Delhi Daredevils

Apr 13, 2015, at 05:09 am

Delhi, April 12 (IBNS) Deepak Hooda's half century helped Rajasthan Royals seal last ball thriller against Delhi Darevils by three wickets in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday.

Sania is World No. 1 in Women Doubles Tennis

Apr 13, 2015, at 03:03 am

Charleston, US, Apr 12 (IBNS): Tennis star Sania Mirza on Sunday became the first Indian to become the Women Doubles World No.1.

Lewis Hamilton wins Chinese Grand Prix

Apr 13, 2015, at 02:36 am

Shanghai, April 12 (IBNS)- Lewis Hamilton won Chinese Grand Prix for the fourth time in his career as Nico Rosberg bagged the second spot.

Sania just a win away from becoming no.1 double player

Apr 12, 2015, at 07:06 pm

Charleston, US, April 12 (IBNS): Indian tennis star Sania Mirza is just a win away from becoming the new doubles world no.1.

One killed, three injured in Udalguri blast

Apr 12, 2015, at 06:48 pm

Guwahati, Apr 12 (IBNS) : One civilian was killed and three others were injured in a powerful explosion in Assam's Udalguri district on Sunday morning, police said.

Performing in Kolkata was an amazing feeling: Aras Gibieza

Apr 12, 2015, at 05:52 pm

Lithuanian stunt rider Aras Gibieza recently visited Kolkata as a part of the Red Bull North East Tour. IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra caught up with him for a quick chat. Excerpts:

SRK congratulates RCB

Apr 12, 2015, at 03:58 pm

Kolkata/New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS): Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has congratulated Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore after his side defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL match last night.

Gayle smashes 96 to help RCB beat KKR

Apr 12, 2015, at 05:13 am

Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS): Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star Chris Gayle raised a storm in Eden Gardens with his 56-ball 96 to guide his side to three wickets victory against current champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) here on Saturday.

Mumbai FC pay for contentious penalty

Apr 12, 2015, at 04:17 am

Mumbai, Apr 11 (IBNS): Mumbai FC were unfortunate to concede a goal from a contentious late penalty, which resulted in their 0-1 defeat to Dempo SC, Goa in a 15th round I-League match at the Cooperage ground on Saturday.

KKR post 177 runs against RCB

Apr 12, 2015, at 04:04 am

Kolkata, Apr 11(IBNS) Kolkata Knight Riders scored 177 runs for the loss of six wickets against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in an Indian Premier League match here.

I-League: Pune FC go down fighting 2-3 to East Bengal

Apr 12, 2015, at 03:51 am

Balewadi, Apr 11 (IBNS) Pune FC fought hard but went down fighting 2-3 to East Bengal FC in an I-League Round-16 encounter at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi on Saturday.

IPL: McCullum hits 100, CSK beat Hyderabad

Apr 12, 2015, at 03:07 am

Chennai, Apr 11 (IBNS): Riding on a blistering 100 by Brendon McCullum, Chennai Super Kings commenced their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign on winning note the two-time champions defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 45 runs here on Saturday.

McCullum powers CSK to 209 with his 100

Apr 11, 2015, at 11:39 pm

Chennai, Apr 11 (IBNS): Continuing his strong form from the World Cup, New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum hammered 56-ball 100 to guide Chennai Super Kings to 209 runs for the loss of four wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here on Saturday.

Delhi Dynamos FC holds Open football trials

Apr 11, 2015, at 11:05 pm

New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): This April will see a football revolution sweep Delhi. Young and budding football players in the city born in 2002, 2003 or 2004 got an opportunity to showcase their talent.