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Kabaddi: Titans crush Bengal

Aug 06, 2015, at 09:15 pm

Hyderabad, Aug 5 (IBNS): A stupendous team effort helped Telugu Titans record the biggest win (in terms of point margin – 24 points) in Season 2 of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi today here at the Gachibowli stadium.

Patna draw with Bengal

Aug 03, 2015, at 07:19 pm

Patna, Aug 2 (IBNS) : Patna Pirates held Bengal Warriors 20-20 for the first draw in Season 2 of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi. A match that rose above the ordinary towards the end.

Jaipur Panthers secure second win

Aug 03, 2015, at 07:18 pm

Patna, Aug 2 (IBNS): Displaying their might in the raiding department, title holders Jaipur Pink Panthers halted the march of a fighting Puneri Paltan led by the talented Pravin Niwale for their second win in Season 2 of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi at the Pataliputra Stadium here.

Pravin Niwale stars in Paltan's first win

Jul 30, 2015, at 05:57 pm

Jaipur, July 29 (IBNS): Comeback man Pravin Niwale was the star for Puneri Paltan on a day when most of the things fell in place for them. Captain Wazir Singh gave him good support in attack and Ravi Kumar also came to the party.

Jaipur Pink Panthers beat Bengaluru Bulls

Jul 29, 2015, at 09:30 pm

Jaipur, July 28 (IBNS): Playing like true champions, Jaipur Pink Panthers recorded their first win of Season 2 of Star Pro Kabaddi on Tuesday at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium beating Bengaluru Bulls 36-23.

Patna Pirates upset title holders Jaipur Pink Panthers

Jul 27, 2015, at 10:31 pm

Jaipur, July 26 (IBNS): Captain Rakesh Kumar and young Sandeep Narwal helped Patna Pirates upset holders Jaipur Pink Panthers 29-23 to send them hurtling to their third loss in a row.

U Mumba remain undefeated in season 2 of Pro Kabaddi

Jul 27, 2015, at 10:29 pm

Jaipur, July 26 (IBNS): With the match resting on a razor-edge,Anup rested his confidence in Shabeer Bapu, who was having a fairly bad night. Anup's faith paid off as he sent Shabeer for his side’s last raid with the score 26-25 in their favour and the latter did the job. He got Telugu Titans’ man of the match Deepak Hudda who had contributed to his side’s defence in addition to his role in attack. That valuable point left Sukesh Hegde of Titans to score three for a win, he got one.

Kabaddi fever sizzles Kolkata

Jul 26, 2015, at 02:28 am

Kabaddi fever continued to grip Kolkata as the city hosted matches of the ongoing Star Sports Pro Kabaddi on Friday (July 24, 2015). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

India A take 154 runs lead against Australia A at stumps

Jul 26, 2015, at 02:03 am

Chennai, July 24 (IBNS) India A ended the third day's play with a 154 runs lead over Australia A in the four-day Test match here on Friday.

I-L clubs meet AIFF top brass

Jul 24, 2015, at 06:36 pm

New Delhi, July 23 (IBNS) It was an elite gathering as Owners and Top Officials from the Hero I-League clubs met the All India Football Federation President Mr. Praful Patel at a posh Hotel in the Capital on Thursday. Images: AIFF Media

Pro Kabaddi: Koel Mallick recites national anthem

Jul 24, 2015, at 06:34 pm

Kolkata, July 23 (IBNS) Season 2 of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi has promised to create a place of pride for the National Anthem, something that is unique only to Star Sports Pro Kabaddi itself. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Australia fight back after initial jolts from Ojha

Jul 24, 2015, at 06:32 pm

Chennai, July 23 (IBNS) Pragyan Ojha bowled a brilliant spell to take three wickets to leave Australia A struggling at 185 for four even as the visitors put up a strong fight back against India A in a four-day Test match here on Thursday. Images: BCCI

Star Sports Pro Kabaddi commences in Kolkata

Jul 23, 2015, at 07:16 pm

To continue the tradition of creating a special place for the National Anthem in Star Sports Pro Kabaddi, on Day 5 of the tournament which is the first day in the Kolkata leg, former Indian cricket captain aSourav Ganguly recited the National Anthem before the Bengal Warriors vs Jaipur Pink Panthers match on Wednesday (July 22, 2015). In addition to the performance by Sourav Ganguly, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the Kolkata leg of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi at the Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Indoor Stadium amidst cheering fans and a packed house. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Bengal Warriors turn the tables on defending champions Jaipur Pink Panthers

Jul 23, 2015, at 07:13 pm

Kolkata, July 22 (IBNS): A brilliant last tackle of the match by left corner Sachin Khambe, trapping Rajesh Narwal, the last player on the field for Jaipur Pink Panthers, gave hosts Bengal Warriors a thrilling 28-26 win in the opening night in Kolkata in the Second Season, Star Sports Pro Kabaddi.

Star Sports Pro Kabaddi commences in Kolkata

Jul 23, 2015, at 07:11 pm

To continue the tradition of creating a special place for the National Anthem in Star Sports Pro Kabaddi, on Day 5 of the tournament which is the first day in the Kolkata leg, former Indian cricket captain aSourav Ganguly recited the National Anthem before the Bengal Warriors vs Jaipur Pink Panthers match on Wednesday (July 22, 2015). In addition to the performance by Sourav Ganguly, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the Kolkata leg of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi at the Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Indoor Stadium amidst cheering fans and a packed house.

Rahul misses century, India A 221/6

Jul 23, 2015, at 07:08 pm

Chennai, July 22 (IBNS): Lokesh Rahul impressed with his willow as he scored 96 runs to help India 'A' post 221 runs for the loss of six wickets on the first day of the 4-day match against Australia 'A' here on Wednesday.

Bengal Warriors, Jaipur Pink Panthers assemble in Kolkata

Jul 22, 2015, at 05:55 pm

Team Bengal Warriors and Jaipur Pink Panthers assembled in Kolkata for the Kolkata-leg of Pro-Kabaddi League on Tuesday (July 21, 2015). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Atletico de Kolkata unveils new jersey

Jul 09, 2015, at 07:15 pm

Co-owners, along with the coach and supporting staffs of Atletico de Kolkata (ATK), unveiled its new outfit and squad for the second season of Indian Super League (ISL) in Kolkata on Wednesday (July 8, 2015). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Future Group unveils the new look of Pro Kabaddi team Bengal Warriors

Jul 02, 2015, at 06:56 pm

Kolkata, July 2 (IBNS): Bengal Warriors, which is a team in the cash-rich Pro Kabaddi League, unveiled their new look at an event hosted by their team owners Future Group in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Guam beat India, script second successive victory

Jun 17, 2015, at 06:27 pm

Guam, June 16 (IBNS) : Guam played the heritage card within the rules, made use of the seven American players, including a couple from the MLS, and scored one in each half to pip India 2-1 and script their second successive victory in the Russia 2018 World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 match at the Guam Football Association Stadium in Guam on Tuesday.

Sourav Ganguly inaugurates Shemrock Global Wisdom, a pre-school

Jun 15, 2015, at 09:29 pm

In a drive to train young minds to become responsible adults and to provide them with the state of the art facilities Sourav Ganguly inaugurated Shemrock Global, a pre-school located at Bhawanipore, Kolkata on Sunday (June 14, 2015). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

It's important to adjust fast, echoes Constantine

Jun 15, 2015, at 04:34 am

Guam, June 14 (IBNS) Coach Stephen Constantine on Sunday said adjusting fast to the condition of Guam is crucial for the footballers who will face the national side of country on Tuesday.

Indian team practice in Kolkata

Jun 08, 2015, at 07:03 pm

Indian cricket team practiced at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday (June 7, 2015) before leaving for Bangladesh on Monday. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Team India prepare for Bangladesh tour

Jun 08, 2015, at 06:22 pm

Ahead of leaving for Bangladesh to play a Test and ODI series against the neighbouring nation, the Indian team arrived in Kolkata and practiced at the Eden Gardens in the city on Saturday (June 6, 2015). The team will leave for Bangladesh on Monday. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

School Rowing meet inaugurated in Kolkata

Jun 01, 2015, at 06:19 pm

West Bengal Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim inaugurated a school Rowing meet at Lake Club in Kolkata on Sunday (May 31, 2015).

Kolkata: Amway 65th State Athletic Championship concludes

Jun 01, 2015, at 06:17 pm

Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS) The four- day long Amway 65th State Athletic Championship culminated in the gala closing ceremony with felicitation of athletes and district units. Like Last year, This year too Amway India, the largest Direct Selling FMCG Company joined hands with the prestigious West Bengal Athletic Association (WBAA).

World, Indian cricket leaders attend IPL final

May 28, 2015, at 05:26 pm

Mustafa Kamal, Former President, ICC, Rajeev Shukla, Chairman, IPL Governing Council, Anurag Thakur, Hony. Secretary, BCCI, Haroon Lorgat, CEO, Cricket South Africa,Nazmul Hasan, President, Bangladesh Cricket Board, Biswarup Dey, Hony. Treasurer, CAB, Chris Nenzani, President, Cricket South Africa, and Anirudh Chaudhry, Hony. Treasurer, BCCI, with Jagmohan Dalmiya, President, BCCI (centre) attended the IPL final at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.

Film world hold football match to aid earthquake victims

May 28, 2015, at 04:05 pm

VCN Friendship Cup Exhibition Match was organised by West Bengal Motion Picture Artists’ Forum in aid of Nepal Earthquake victims. Tollywood celebrities like Arindam Ganguly, Abhishek Chatterjee, Kaushik Sen, June Malia, Dolon Roy graced the occasion on Saturday (23 May, 2015) at Ram Lila Ground,Maula Ali, CIT Road. Images by Sounak Choudhury/IBNS.

Constantine needs 'support' to improve football

May 23, 2015, at 09:11 pm

Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS) Indian National Football Team Manager Stephen Constantine on Friday said he needs the support of every person, including the clubs, to develop football in India.

CABI announces Indian blind cricket team’s tour to England

May 23, 2015, at 04:59 pm

Mumbai, May 22 (IBNS): Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) affiliated to Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and World Blind Cricket (WBC) today announced Indian Blind Cricket Team’s Tour to England for Bi-Lateral Series and Bahrain for friendly matches.