Dean Jones appointed as interim head coach of Afghanistan cricket team

Oct 10, 2017, at 09:25 pm

Kabul, Oct 10 (IBNS): Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones has been appointed as the interim head coach of the Afghanistan cricket team.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: India lose to Colombia 1-2

Oct 10, 2017, at 03:26 am

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IBNS): India suffered a loss against Columbia on their second match of the FIFA Under 17 World Cup on Monday.

India look to lock the T-20 series in Guwahati

Oct 10, 2017, at 01:12 am

Guwahati, Oct 9 (IBNS) : After beating Australia in the first T-20 international match in Ranchi by nine wickets, in-form India now looks to lock the three match series by winning the second match to be played at Barshapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday.

Pakistani selectors name Usman Khan Shinwari as Mohammad Amir's replacement for Sri Lanka ODI series

Oct 10, 2017, at 01:02 am

Islamabad, Oct 9 (IBNS): Pakistani selectors have named Usman Khan Shinwari as a replacement for fast bowler Mohammad Amir for five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: India will face Columbia today

Oct 10, 2017, at 12:46 am

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IBNS): India will take on Columbia in their second match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Monday.

Simona Halep conquers number one spot in WTA ranking

Oct 10, 2017, at 12:42 am

Madrid, Oct 9 (IBNS): Romanian player Simona Halep is currently the number one player in the world, as per the WTA rankings list released on Monday.

Rafael Nadal continues dominance, maintains top position in ATP ranking

Oct 10, 2017, at 12:08 am

Madrid, Oct 9 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal on Monday topped the ATP rankings list and continued his dominance in the world of the sport.

Rafael Nadal continues dominance, maintains top position in ATP ranking

Oct 10, 2017, at 12:06 am

Madrid, Oct 9 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal on Monday topped the ATP rankings list and continued his dominance in the world of the sport.

Women's cricket breaks new ground

Oct 09, 2017, at 09:12 pm

Dubai, Oct 9 (IBNS): Interest in women’s cricket has seen a major surge over the past couple of years and new research unveiled on Monday by the ICC shows the scale of the impact this summer’s Women’s Cricket World Cup has had on fans and new participants.

Ajeetesh Sandhu breaks through on the international stage with victory at Yeangder TPC

Oct 09, 2017, at 01:42 am

Taipei, Oct 8 (IBNS): India’s Ajeetesh Sandhu clinched his maiden international title courtesy his breakthrough win on the Asian Tour achieved at the US$500,000 Yeangder Tournament Players Championship (TPC) on Sunday.

US stunt rider backflips over River Thames in London

Oct 09, 2017, at 01:21 am

London, Oct 8 (IBNS): In an amazing art that displayed skill and control, American stunt rider Travis Pastrana completed a successful backflip between two barges on River Thames in London city.

England blanked out Chile 4-0 in the first league match of group “F” in U 17 World Cup soccer

Oct 09, 2017, at 01:15 am

Kolkata, Oct 8 (IBNS): Strong contender England started their campaign on a confident note as they outplayed Chile 4-0 In their first league match from group “F” in the ongoing U-17 world cup soccer at a nearly packed Salt Lake stadium here on Sunday.

Virat Kohli enjoys spending time with Ziva, shares video

Oct 09, 2017, at 12:55 am

Ranchi, Oct 8 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli recently enjoyed some fun moments with cricketer MS Dhoni's daughter Ziva.

FIFA U-17: We are ready for Colombia, says Indian midfielder Suresh Singh

Oct 08, 2017, at 07:47 pm

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IBNS) : After putting up a brave fight against the USA in their Group A opener in the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017, the Indian U-17 National Team turn eyes to face Colombia at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the capital on Oct 9. The kick-off slated for IST 8 pm.

FIFA U-17 World Cup LOC admits lapse on distribution of drinking water in New Delhi

Oct 08, 2017, at 06:14 am

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IBNS): The Local Organising Committee of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 admitted on Saturday that there was a lapse on the distribution of drinking water in the football stadium during the first match at the national capital.

India beat Australia by nine wickets in first T20I match by D/L method

Oct 08, 2017, at 04:18 am

Ranchi, Oct 7 (IBNS): In a rain-interrupted match, India defeated Australia by nine wickets in the first T20 match of the series by Duckworth-Lewis method on Saturday.

India win toss, elect to field in first T20I match against Australia

Oct 08, 2017, at 12:32 am

Ranchi, Oct 7 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to field first against Australia in the first T20 match of the series on Saturday.

India and Australia face off in Ranchi for first T20 cricket match of the current series

Oct 07, 2017, at 10:57 pm

Ranchi, Oct 7 (IBNS): India and Australia will play their first T20 match of the ongoing limited over cricket series in Ranchi, Jharkhand, later on Saturday..

FIFA U-17 World Cup: India go down to USA

Oct 07, 2017, at 04:43 am

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IBNS): Friday marked a historic moment in Indian football’s history as the Indian U-17 National Team became the first ever Indian participant in a FIFA Tournament, the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: India lose to USA 0-3

Oct 07, 2017, at 04:40 am

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IBNS): India started their journey in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup with a setback as they received a crushing defeat against the USA in their first match in the tournament on Friday.

FIFA U-17 World Cup kicks start today, India to take on USA

Oct 06, 2017, at 06:48 pm

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IBNS): The FIFA Under 17 World Cup is all set to begin on Friday with a double header, as India will take on the USA in one of the matches.

WWE Live returns to India with Jinder Mahal

Oct 06, 2017, at 03:38 pm

Mumbai, Oct 6 (IBNS): WWE and Sony Pictures Networks India announced on Thursday that WWE LIVE will return to India with two shows in New Delhi at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Friday, Dec 8 and Saturday, Dec 9.

We are raring to go: Amarjit Singh ahead of FIFA U-17 encounter

Oct 06, 2017, at 08:47 am

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IBNS) “We are ready. We are raring to go,” simple yet very significant words from Amarjit Singh, the first ever Footballer to lead India in the first ever FIFA World Cup played in the country.

India gear up to take on USA in U-17 FIFA World Cup

Oct 06, 2017, at 08:45 am

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IBNS) : On the eve of India’s historic first ever encounter in a FIFA U-17 World Cup, India U-17 Head Coach Luis Norton de Matos said that the “players are focused and they know what to do” as India gear up to take on United States tomorrow (October 6) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the Capital.

AIFF President Praful Patel meets U-17 WC team at training session

Oct 06, 2017, at 08:43 am

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IBNS) All India Football President Praful Patel paid a visit to the Indian U-17 National Team’s training session at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the Capital on Thursday ahead of the U-17 FIFA World Cup match against USA.

ICC names Corey Anderson as ambassador for upcoming U19 Cricket World Cup

Oct 05, 2017, at 03:53 pm

Dubai, Oct 5 (IBNS): With 100 days to go for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2018, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson as the event ambassador for the 16-team tournament, that will bring together the world’s future cricket stars.

FIFA signs up NTPC Limited for FIFA U-17 World Cup

Oct 04, 2017, at 03:59 am

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IBNS): The FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 has added another National Supporter to its portfolio, with NTPC Limited coming on board for the tournament.

South Mumbai Chess Academy (SMCA) spreads its wings in south India

Oct 02, 2017, at 06:58 pm

Mumbai (IBNS): The South Mumbai Chess Academy, popularly known as the SMCA now has taken a step forward in developing the sport in the southern part of country by starting full time chess centres in the cities of Eluru and Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh and would soon begin their work in Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Kakinada.

Karthik, Nehra return to Indian squad against Australia in T20 series

Oct 02, 2017, at 05:25 pm

Mumbai, Oct 2 (IBNS): Wicket-keeper batsman Dinesh Karthik and senior fast bowler Ashish Nehra, have returned to the Indian team to play the three-match T20 series against Australia.

Cricket: BCCI announces teams for India ‘A’ and Board President’s XI

Oct 02, 2017, at 03:37 pm

Mumbai, Oct 2 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named the teams for India ‘A’ and Board President’s XI, an official media release stated.