Juan Martin del Potro cruises to US Open final
Sep 08, 2018, at 08:13 am
New York, Sept 8 (IBNS): Juan Martin del Potro cruised to the final of the US Open by beating Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal here on Friday.
Oval Test: India comeback strong on day 1 to reduce Eng to 198/7 at stumps
Sep 08, 2018, at 12:28 am
London, Sept 7 (IBNS): Despite a steady start, England were reduced to 198/7 by the Indian bowlers at stumps on day 1 of the fifth and final Test match at the Kennington Oval here on Friday.
Asian gold medalist Swapna Barman accorded red carpet welcome at Kolkata airport
Sep 07, 2018, at 09:36 pm
Kolkata, Sep 7 (IBNS) Asian Games Heptathlon's gold winning woman athlete Swapna Barman, who was accorded a red carpet welcome on her arrival at the city airport, said on Friday that she would undergo a recovery process from her injury for 3/4 months before joining into practices.
Sandeep Yadav leads with 2-under 57 in Golmuri amateur
Sep 07, 2018, at 07:05 pm
Jamshedpur, Sept 7(IBNS): : The 12th leg of the Eastern India Amateur Golf Feeder Tour in Golmuri Club, Jamshedpur, also known as the Golmuri Amateur began today. About 50 golfers teed-off on a windy and unpredictable weather condition that was in Golmuri today against a total par of 59.
Virat Kohli's absence will be an advantage for Pakistan, feels Ali
Sep 07, 2018, at 07:00 pm
Islamabad, Sept 7 (IBNS): Hasan Ali, the Pakistan bowler, believed Virat Kohli’s absence during the upcoming Asia Cup, will give an advantage to his side during the upcoming match between the two arch-rivals.
Indian men’s hockey team gets a new look for the World Cup
Sep 07, 2018, at 06:37 pm
Mumbai, Sept 7 (IBNS): Symbolising the rise of Indian Hockey, a bespoke World Cup Collection for the National Men’s Hockey team was unveiled on Friday, conceptualised by brand strategist, Nupur Mahajan and designed by ace men’s designer, Narendra Kumar.
ATK faces off Premier League side Fulham FC in pre-season friendly
Sep 07, 2018, at 06:30 pm
Kolkata, Sept 7 (IBNS): ISL side ATK has been having a good pre-season campaign in Spain.
Sep 07, 2018, at 06:25 pm
London, Sept 7 (IBNS): In a show of respect, the Indian team gave former England skipper Alastair Cook, who is playing last Test match of his career, a guard of honour as he stepped out to play on the first day of the fifth match here on Friday.
AB de Villiers to play PSL next year
Sep 07, 2018, at 04:11 pm
Durban, Sept 7 (IBNS): Former South African captain AB de Villiers said he will play the upcoming Pakistan Super League next year.
Assam: India's sporting sensation Hima Das arrives in Guwahati
Sep 07, 2018, at 03:48 pm
Guwahati, Sept 7 (IBNS): India’s new track and field sensation Hima Das on Friday arrived at the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati.
England win toss, opt to bat first against India
Sep 07, 2018, at 03:24 pm
London, Sept 7 (IBNS): England won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the fifth and final Test match of the series here on Friday.
India look to finish Test series against England on winning note at Oval
Sep 07, 2018, at 12:22 pm
London, Sept 7 (IBNS): After losing all hope to clinch the Test series against England, India will strive to finish the competition on a high by winning the fifth and last match, which will begin at the Oval here on Friday.
Serena Williams cruises to US Open final
Sep 07, 2018, at 10:08 am
New York, Sept 7 (IBNS): US Tennis star Serena Williams stormed to the final of the US Open here.
Sep 05, 2018, at 06:00 pm
Kolkata, Sept 5 (IBNS): Football is rapidly becoming one of the most followed sports for Indian audiences. It has seen a massive growth in the past few years in the country, with over 500 million viewers sampling the sport in FY 2017-18. As the audience focus shifts from a cricket loving to a multi-sport viewing nation, the fan following for international football leagues, clubs and players is steadily on the rise in the country.
RCB names Ashish Nehra as part of the new coaching leadership team for the next IPL season
Sep 05, 2018, at 04:25 pm
Bangalore, Sept 5 (IBNS): Royal Challengers Bangalore, a cricket side which participates in the Indian Premier League, on Wednesday confirmed signing former Indian fast bowler Ashish Nehra in its coaching leadership team.
US Open: Spain's Rafael Nadal beats Dominic Thiem to reach semi-finals
Sep 05, 2018, at 04:21 pm
New York, Sept 5 (IBNS): Spain's Rafael Nadal maintained his strong performance in the ongoing US Open and cruised to the semi-finals of the tournament here on Wednesday.
Harbhajan Singh criticises R Ashwin for failing to take wickets when needed
Sep 04, 2018, at 07:25 pm
New Delhi, Sept 4 (IBNS): Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has blamed spinner R Ashwin for failing to take wickets at crucial points which put India in a tough situation in the fourth Test in Southampton.
Pakistan: Ehsan Mani elected as PCB Chairman
Sep 04, 2018, at 06:17 pm
Islamabad, Sept 4 (IBNS): Former International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Ehsan Mani has been elected as the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Alastair Cook named in England squad for final Test against India
Sep 04, 2018, at 05:58 pm
London, Sept 4 (IBNS): England selectors have named a 13-member squad for the final Test match of the series against India.
Sunil Gavaskar unimpressed with Virat Kohli's captaincy
Sep 04, 2018, at 05:20 pm
New Delhi, Sept 4 (IBNS): It seems that former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is not much impressed by the captaincy skills of skipper Virat Kohli specially after the Indian team suffered another Test series loss against England.
Pakistan names 16-member squad for Asia Cup
Sep 04, 2018, at 05:00 pm
Islamabad, Sept 4 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday named a 16-member squad for the upcoming Asian Games tournament.
Road is long and Subha needs to continue doing his job: says Bose's emotional mom
Sep 04, 2018, at 04:58 pm
Dhaka, Sept 4 (IBNS): Back in 2011, a skinny defender led a Kodalia-based (a suburban area near Kolkata) school in Subroto Cup -- the pan-India school football tournament. Fast forward to 2018, the grown-up promising defender is on the brink of the leading the National Team in India’s opener in the SAFF Suzuki Cup.
This is the best scenario to test ourselves: Constantine
Sep 04, 2018, at 04:55 pm
Dhaka, Sept 4 (IBNS): A new-look India Team, fresh from a more-than-a-month (since July 28, 2018) long preparation camp look extremely focused and confident before embarking on their journey in the SAFF Suzuki Cup. The defending champions begin their campaign on the second day of the tournament when they face Sri Lanka at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday (September 5, 2018).
US Open: Novak Djokovic reaches quarter-finals, to meet John Millman
Sep 04, 2018, at 04:33 pm
New York, Sept 4 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic defeated Joao Sousa to reach the quarter-finals of the ongoing US Open tournament here.
Sep 04, 2018, at 03:57 pm
Mumbai, Sept 4 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday wished his best wishes to ex-England captain Alastair Cook as he announced to retire from international cricket after the series against India.
Cricket: India to play Windies at home
Sep 04, 2018, at 03:32 pm
Mumbai, Sept 4 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) announce the schedule for the forthcoming home series against the latter, set to be played from Oct 4 to Nov 11, 2018 in India.
Sachin Tendulkar wishes South African player Lance Klusner on birthday
Sep 04, 2018, at 03:26 pm
Mumbai, Sept 4 (IBNS): Former Indian player Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday wished ex-South African cricketer Lance Klusner on his birthday.
US Open: Australian John Millman halts Federer juggernaut
Sep 04, 2018, at 02:57 pm
New York City, Sept 4 (IBNS): Tennis superstar Roger Federer has suffered a shock defeat in the US Open after being beaten by Australian John Millman in a five-set game.
Sought blessing from PT Usha before final play: Asian Games bridge gold winner Shibnath De
Sep 03, 2018, at 08:53 pm
Kolkata, Sept 3 (IBNS): Gold medal winning bridge player in the just-concluded Asian Games at Indonesia, Shibnath De Sarkar, on Monday said he had blessings from former sprint queen PT Usha before clinching the title in Jakarta.
Ex-England skipper Alastair Cook announces retirement from cricket
Sep 03, 2018, at 07:25 pm
London, Sept 3 (IBNS): Former England captain Alastair Cook, who is considered as one of the best batsmen to play the game, on Monday announced he will retire from international cricket after the ongoing series against India.