International squash tournament at the 225 year old Calcutta Racket Club adds sparkle to the city's Diwali celebrations

Nov 06, 2018, at 04:12 pm

Kolkata, Nov 6 (IBNS): The Calcutta Racket Club, one of the oldest in the world being founded in 1793, is planning to host international events on a regular basis, said the club's vice president, Hrishikesh Shroff, recently, while talking about the squash tournament scheduled to begin on Wednesday.

Rohit Sharma is gearing up to break a record set by Virat Kohli

Nov 06, 2018, at 03:50 pm

Lucknow, Nov 6 (IBNS): Indian run machine Virat Kohli might be losing another record which is currently in his name.

AAP will have to take responsibility of Delhi air pollution: Gautam Gambhir

Nov 06, 2018, at 03:42 pm

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IBNS): Slamming the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which presently rules Delhi, India's senior cricketer Gautam Gambhir has said the political outfit will have to take the responsibility of air pollution in the national capital.

Quess East Bengal FC (QEBFC) announces sale of season tickets

Nov 05, 2018, at 07:53 pm

Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS):  Quess East Bengal FC (QEBFC) starts its home matches campaign from 13 November, 2018 on the backdrop of winning two away matches.

Sachin Tendulkar wishes nation on Dhanteras, posts video

Nov 05, 2018, at 07:10 pm

Mumbai, Nov 5 (IBNS): Lightning diyas, India cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Monday wished countrymen on Dhanteras.  

Virender Sehwag wishes 'Runteras' Virat Kohli on birthday

Nov 05, 2018, at 07:04 pm

Mumbai, Nov 5 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli perhaps earned a humourous message when Virender Sehwag wished him on his birthday.

IPL: Shikhar Dhawan shifts to Delhi Daredevils

Nov 05, 2018, at 06:18 pm

Hyderabad, Nov5 (IBNS): Indian openers Shikhar Dhawan will represent Delhi Daredevils in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League next year.

Novak Djokovic removes Rafael Nadal to become number one player in world

Nov 05, 2018, at 05:11 pm

Zurich, Nov 5 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic has replaced Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal as the number one player in the latest ATP rankings released on Monday.

Sachin Tendulkar greets Virat Kohli on 30th birthday

Nov 05, 2018, at 04:52 pm

Mumbai, Nov 5 (IBNS): Ex-Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Monday wished skipper Virat Kohli on his 30th birthday.

Romania's Simona Halep maintain number one position in WTA rankings list

Nov 05, 2018, at 04:34 pm

Zurich, Nov 5 (IBNS):  Romania's Simona Halep maintained the number one position in the WTA rankings released on Monday.

Sudarshan Pattnaik creates special sand art to wish Virat Kohli on birthday

Nov 05, 2018, at 04:13 pm

Puri, Nov 5 (IBNS): Noted sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik on Monday wished Indian skipper Virat Kohli on his birthday in his own style by creating a beautiful sand art creation here.

Kuldeep Yadav displays his new weapon during T20 match against West Indies

Nov 05, 2018, at 03:57 pm

Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS): Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav is showcasing his skills as left-arm spinner in recent times.

Mark Taylor quits as Cricket Australia Board director

Nov 05, 2018, at 03:54 pm

Sydney, Nov 5 (IBNS): Former Australia skipper Mark Taylor has resigned as the Director on the Cricket Australia Board.

IPL: SunRisers Hyderabad trades Shikhar Dhawan to Delhi Daredevils

Nov 05, 2018, at 03:05 pm

Hyderabad, Nov 5 (IBNS): Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise SunRisers Hyderabad on Monday announced that they will trade Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan to Delhi Daredevils.

Gautam Gambhir hits out at cricket administrators over Azhar's ringing of Eden bell

Nov 05, 2018, at 01:47 pm

Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has hit out at the cricketer administrators of all levels over an incident where former skipper Mohammad Azharuddin was seen ringing the bell at the Eden Gardens to commence the India-Windies first T20I match on Sunday.

Pakistani batsman Babar Azam shatters Virat Kohli's record

Nov 05, 2018, at 09:52 am

Dubai, Nov 4 (IBNS): A Pakistani batsman has shattered a record set by Indian run machine Virat Kohli on the cricket field.  

Indian skipper Virat Kohli turns 30, cricketers wish him

Nov 05, 2018, at 09:34 am

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IBNS): Indian skipper and run machine Virat Kohli turned 30 on Monday as people from the world of cricket wished the batsman on the special day.

India beat West Indies by five wickets in opening T20 match

Nov 04, 2018, at 10:27 pm

Kolkata, Nov 4 (IBNS): Dinesh Karthik smashed unbeaten 31 runs and Krunal Pandya added 21 runs as India beat West Indies by five wickets in the opening T20 match of the series here on Sunday.

Virat Kohli will shatter all records if he plays till 40: Sunil Gavaskar

Nov 04, 2018, at 10:17 pm

Mumbai, Nov 4 (IBNS): Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar feels that Indian skipper Virat Kohli can shatter all records if he continues to play the game till the age of 40.

Kolkata T20: India limit West Indies to 109/8

Nov 04, 2018, at 08:49 pm

Kolkata, Nov 4 (IBNS):  Kuldeep Yadav bowled a wonderful spell as West Indies were restricted to 109 runs for the loss of eight wickets in the first T20 match between India and West Indies here on Sunday.

T20: India win toss, opt to field first against West Indies

Nov 04, 2018, at 06:44 pm

Kolkata, Nov 4 (IBNS): India won the toss and opted to bowl first against West Indies in the first T20 match of the series here on Sunday.

Virender Sehwag ends his association with IPL side Kings XI Punjab

Nov 04, 2018, at 06:21 pm

Mohali, Nov 4 (IBNS): Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag on Saturday announced that he has decided to end his association with IPL side Kings XI Punjab.

Union Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore engages in friendly out with Mary Kom

Nov 03, 2018, at 07:34 pm

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Olympic Bronze medalist MC Mary Kom has posted a memorable video on her Twitter page where she could be seen engaging herself in a friendly boxing bout with Union Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.

BCCI names 12-member squad for first T20 against WI

Nov 03, 2018, at 07:16 pm

Kolkata, Nov 3 (IBNS): The BCCI on Saturday announced the 12-member squad which will play the first T20 against West Indies in Kolkata.

Almost half of sport injury-related A&E attendances are children: Study

Nov 03, 2018, at 04:33 pm

London, Nov 3 (IBNS): Children under the age of 19 account for almost half of sport injury-related A&E attendances, a study has found.

2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifier Round One: 20-member squad announced

Nov 03, 2018, at 04:16 pm

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): The Indian senior national women's team will travel to Myanmar for the first round of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics qualifying tournament later this month and on Friday (November 2), coach Maymol Rocky named the final squad of players that will make the trip to Yangon.

Sania Mirza shares image of her son Izhaan

Nov 03, 2018, at 03:34 pm

Hyderabad, Nov 3 (IBNS): Indian Tennis player Sania Mirza on Saturday shared an image of his son Izhaan on the social media.

Usain Bolt leaves Australia's Central Coast Mariners

Nov 02, 2018, at 06:41 pm

Sydney, Nov 2 (IBNS): The Central Coast Mariners and Usain Bolt’s representative Ricky Simms can today advise that the indefinite training period of Usain Bolt with the Mariners has drawn to an end, effective immediately.

India gear up to face Nepal in SAFF U-15 Championship

Nov 02, 2018, at 05:03 pm

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): After their heartbreak against Bangladesh on Thursday (November 1), India are all set to face off against Nepal in the third-place match of the SAFF U-15 Championship on Saturday (November 3), at the ANFA Complex in Lalitpur, Nepal.

Constantine announces list of 30 probables for friendly against Jordan

Nov 02, 2018, at 04:50 pm

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Indian National Team Head Coach Stephen Constantine announced a list of 30 probables for India’s forthcoming International Friendly against Jordan. The match is slated to be played at the King Abdullah II International Stadium in Amman on November 17, 2018.