Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes dies

Nov 27, 2014, at 05:00 pm

Sydney, Nov 27 (IBNS): Australian Test cricketer Phillip Hughes died in a hospital after he was in coma for three days following a head injury sustained while playing in a Sheffield Shield game in Sydney, media reports said. He was 25.

Mumbai FC Under-19 face Customs in Nadkarni Cup

Nov 27, 2014, at 02:56 pm

Mumbai, Nov 27 (IBNS) Mumbai FC will field their under-19 squad for the MDFA Nadkarni Cup against Mumbai Customs at the RCF Ground, Chembur on Thursday.

Bharat FC bags New Zealand international Kris Bright

Nov 27, 2014, at 05:38 am

Kolkata, Nov 26 (IBNS): Bharat FC has signed its first player for the 2014-15 season of the I-League, acquiring New Zealand's Kris Bright on a season-long contract.

Mumbai FC defeats Karnataka Sports Association 2-1

Nov 27, 2014, at 03:02 am

Mumbai, Nov 26 (IBNS) Mumbai won an eventful MDFA Elite Division encounter against Karnataka Sporting Association.

Sachin bats to save Sarita Devi's career

Nov 26, 2014, at 10:19 pm

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS): Indian Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar took to a different pitch --- this time to save the career of fellow boxer Sarita Devi who is facing international ban for her Asian Games medal fiasco, media reported.

Sania announced as UN Women's Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia

Nov 26, 2014, at 03:42 am

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS): UN Women, the United Nations organization dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment, on Tuesday announced the appointment of tennis superstar and youth icon Sania Mirza as the South Asia Goodwill Ambassador.

Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza named UN Goodwill Ambassador

Nov 26, 2014, at 03:07 am

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS) The UN Women has named Indian Tennis icon Sania Mirza as the United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for the South Asian region.

IPL probe: Make entire Mudgal report public, petitioners urge SC

Nov 25, 2014, at 11:11 pm

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS): Moving ahead in the Indian Premier League (IPL) probe, the petitioners on Tuesday requested the Supreme Court to reveal the entire Mudgal panel report.

Aussie cricketer Phil Hughes critical after being hit by bouncer

Nov 25, 2014, at 07:27 pm

Sydney, Nov 25 (IBNS): Australia test cricketer Phil Hughes has been admitted in hospital in a severe critical condition after being hit with a bouncer during a domestic match at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Tuesday.

Mumbai FC to hold Under-15 Youth Programme in December

Nov 25, 2014, at 05:09 am

Mumbai, Nov 24 (IBNS): I-League club Mumbai FC will be organizing Youth Programmes for the Under-15(U15) boys category.

Kalyani Group's football club named "Bharat FC"

Nov 25, 2014, at 05:08 am

Pune, Nov 24 (IBNS): The Kalyani Group on Sunday launched their football club named "Bharat FC".

King's Cup, Bhutan: Pune FC keen to maintain winning run; face Bangladesh's Abahani Ltd

Nov 25, 2014, at 04:41 am

Pune, Nov 24 (IBNS) Pune FC will be keen to maintain their winning run when they come up against Bangladesh's Abahani Limited in a final round Group-B encounter of the King's Cup at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan on Tuesday.

You are killing the game of cricket: SC lambasts BCCI

Nov 24, 2014, at 10:09 pm

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): In a fresh twist, within a week of giving clean-chit in Indian Premier League (IPL) betting and match-fixing accusations, Supreme Court on Monday lambasted suspended Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief Narayanswamy Srinivasan for conflict of interest, media reported.

Felicitation for Indian Team for Blind Cricket

Nov 24, 2014, at 10:08 pm

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): Union Ministers Anant Kumar and Sarbanand Sonowal on Monday felicitated Indian team for Blind Cricket going to participate in the Blind Cricket ODI World Cup.

Hublot announced as Official Timekeeper for ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

Nov 24, 2014, at 07:57 pm

Dubai, Nov 24 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced an exciting new partnership with Hublot, as the Official Timekeeper for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.

Virat Kohli retains second spot in ICC ODI batsmen list

Nov 24, 2014, at 06:36 pm

Dubai, Nov 24 (IBNS): South Africa's Quinton de Kock and a trio of Australia batsmen Aaron Finch, James Faulkner and Steven Smith have made advances in the latest Reliance ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen , which were released on Monday, a day after the four-time world champion won the series 4-1 to move ahead of India in the Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings.

Chess: Carlsen retains world title

Nov 24, 2014, at 03:59 am

Sochi, Nov 23 (IBNS) Norway's Magnus Carlsen put up a strong performance to beat Viswanathan Anand in the 11th round of the title clash to win the World chess champion here on Sunday.

Viraj Madappa wins at Tata Steel Eastern India Amateur

Nov 24, 2014, at 03:37 am

Kolkata, Nov 23 (IBNS): Viraj Madappa put an end to city mate Sunit Chowrasia's giant killing run with an emphatic 7&6 victory at the Tata Steel Eastern India Amateur 2014 which was played here at the Par – 72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club on Sunday.

King's Cup, Bhutan: Five-star Pune FC seal semifinal berth

Nov 24, 2014, at 01:25 am

Thimpu, Nov 23 (IBNS) Pune FC showed no mercy in completing a huge 5-0 over Assam State Electricity Board FC in a third round Group-B encounter to seal their place in the semifinals of the 2014 King’s Cup at the Changlimithang Stadium in Bhutan on Sunday.

Australia regains number-one ODI ranking

Nov 24, 2014, at 01:19 am

Dubai, Nov 23 (IBNS) Four-time world champion Australia has returned to the top of the Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings after defeating South Africa 4-1 in the five-match ODI series, which concluded in Sydney on Sunday.

King's Cup: Pune FC aim to seal semi spot; face Assam State Electricity Board

Nov 23, 2014, at 06:11 am

Pune, Nov 22 (IBNS) Pune FC will be up against fellow Indian side Assam State Electricity Board in a crucial third round group stage encounter of the King's Cup at the Changlimithang Stadium in Bhutan's Thimphu city on Sunday.

All India Kalinga Cup: Pune FC 'A' face Punjab’s Dalbir FA in the quarterfinal

Nov 23, 2014, at 03:48 am

Pune, Nov 22 (IBNS) Pune FC 'A' begins its All India Kalinga Cup campaign against Punjab's Dalbir Football Academy in the quarterfinal round at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday.

Mumbai FC aim for fifth straight win in match against RCF

Nov 23, 2014, at 03:40 am

Mumbai, Nov 22 (IBNS) League leaders Mumbai FC face Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers (RCF) in the MDFA Elite Division on Sunday at Cooperage Football Stadium, Mumbai.

Dubai deadlock leads to Pakistan and New Zealand advances

Nov 22, 2014, at 09:22 pm

Dubai, Nov 22 (IBNS) Pakistan and New Zealand cricketers have continued to progress in the Reliance ICC Test Player Rankings following the drawn second Test in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday.

Viraj, Sunit power through to semis at Tata Steel Eastern India Amateur

Nov 22, 2014, at 05:35 am

Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS): India’s top junior Viraj Madappa displayed his class and maturity through two rounds of match play on Friday to reach the semi finals of the Tata Steel Eastern India 2014.

Six star India retain SAFF Women's Championship

Nov 22, 2014, at 04:17 am

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS)India Women's Senior National Team made it three out of three in the 3rd SAFF Women’s Championship as they made short work of Nepal with a clinical 6-0 win in the final to clinch the crown for the third straight time, here in Islamabad, Pakistan on Friday.

Chess: Viswanathan Anand draws 10th game

Nov 22, 2014, at 03:52 am

Sochi, Nov 21 (IBNS): Indian Chess icon Vishwanathan Anand played out another draw against Norway's Magnus Carlsen in the tenth game of the world chess championship here on Friday.

We are not distracted by off-field controversies: Kohli

Nov 22, 2014, at 03:21 am

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS): India's stand-in captain Virat Kohli on Friday said his team will keep its focus on cricket only and it will not be hit by off-field controversies that have hit Indian cricket in recent times.

Indian ODI and T20 women's team against SA announced

Nov 21, 2014, at 10:16 pm

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IBNS): The Women's Selection Committee met in Mumbai earlier today, to pick the Indian teams for the ODI series and T20 International against South Africa.

Viswanathan Anand draws game 9

Nov 21, 2014, at 04:47 am

Sochi, Nov 20 (IBNS): Indian Chess icon Viswanathan Anand drew the ninth game of the World Championship against Norway's Magnus Carlsen here on Thursday.