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.

All I can think about is the FIFA U-17 World Cup: Suresh Singh

Oct 02, 2017, at 03:56 am

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IBNS): Indian footballer Suresh Singh speaks with a certain degree of confidence, both on and off the pitch. The quick footed midfielder has been a vital clog of the Indian U-17s midfield and with less than a week to go for the first ever FIFA World Cup to be hosted by India.

Rohit's hundred power India beat Australia in fifth ODI, win series 4-1

Oct 02, 2017, at 03:31 am

Nagpur, Oct 1 (IBNS): Rohit Sharma's brilliant hundred powered India to beat Australia by seven wickets in the fifth ODI match and also won the series 4-1 on Sunday.

Liberty and responsibility is what I believe in : Matos before India takes on US in FIFA U-17 World Cup

Sep 30, 2017, at 09:05 pm

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IBNS) : With less than a week to go for India to face the USA in the first ever FIFA World Cup to be hosted by India, , Head Coach of the host country wants the young colts to enjoy every moment of the mega event- FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 India.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero injured in a car crash in Amsterdam

Sep 30, 2017, at 12:59 am

Amsterdam, Sep 29 (IBNS): Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, has been injured in a car crash in Amsterdam as he was coming back from a concert, media reports said.

BCTA is only private ground selected for U- 17 FIFA World Cup 2017 practice session

Sep 29, 2017, at 10:24 pm

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IBNS): The Baptist Church Association (BCTA) ground has been selected for the under17 FIFA World 2017.

Fourth ODI : India loses toss, to field first

Sep 28, 2017, at 07:02 pm

Bengaluru, Sep 28 (IBNS) : India will bowl first in the fourth ODI against Australia in Bengaluru on Thursday as Aussie captain Steve Smith won the toss and elected to bat, reports said.

Rajyavardhan Rathore inaugurates National workshop on “Sports for All” in New Delhi

Sep 26, 2017, at 08:02 pm

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IBNS): Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore inaugurated a national workshop on “Sports for All” in New Delhi on Tuesday.

New playing conditions set to be introduced

Sep 26, 2017, at 07:47 pm

Dubai, Sept 26 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a number of changes to its playing conditions which will be effective in all series starting Sept 28 or later.

ICC introduces changes to playing conditions, to be effective from Sep. 28

Sep 26, 2017, at 07:12 pm

Dubai, Sep 28 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a number of changes to its playing conditions which will be effective in all series starting from September 28 or later.

Rafael Nadal maintains top position in ATP rankings

Sep 26, 2017, at 12:41 am

Madrid, Sept 25 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal maintained his top position in the ATP rankings list.

Pune FC appoints Ranko Popovic as head coach

Sep 25, 2017, at 10:36 pm

Pune, Sept 25 (IBNS): Ranko Popovic has been named as the new manager of ISL side Pune FC.

Shane Warne cleared over adult film actress assault allegation

Sep 25, 2017, at 10:25 pm

London, Sept 25 (IBNS): Former Australian spinner Shane Warne on Sunday said he has been cleared of all allegations by the police in the case related to assaulting an adult entertainment actress in a London nightclub.

Axar Patel replaces Jadeja for last two ODIs against Australia

Sep 25, 2017, at 10:12 pm

Mumbai, Sept 25 (IBNS): Axar Patel has replaced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for the last two ODI matches between India and Australia.

New Zealand names initial nine members for ODI against India

Sep 25, 2017, at 09:57 pm

Wellington, Sept 25 (IBNS): New Zealand selectors have named nine players for the upcoming tour to India.

India beat Australia by 5 wickets, take series-winning 3-0 lead

Sep 25, 2017, at 03:04 am

Indore, Sept 24 (IBNS): With 13 balls left, India defeated Australia by five wickets in the third ODI match to clinch series here on Sunday.

USA Cricket launch brand on historic day

Sep 25, 2017, at 01:16 am

Dubai, Sept 24 (IBNS): On an historic day for the sport, cricket in the United States took a step closer towards the creation of a new federation with the launch of the USA Cricket brand, unveiled on the 173rd anniversary of the first ever international sporting event – a cricket match between the USA and Canada which is now known as the Auty Cup.

MS Dhoni tries bowling some spin deliveries at net, BBCI posts interesting video for fans

Sep 25, 2017, at 12:40 am

Indore, Sept 24 (IBNS): Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni has few wickets in international cricket and recently he was caught on camera trying his hand to spin bowling during a practice net session.

London: Australian cricket legend Shane Warne accused of assaulting pornstar Valerie Foxx

Sep 24, 2017, at 11:12 pm

London, Sept 24 (IBNS): London-based adult film actress Valerie Foxx has accused that former Australian spinner Shane Warne has hit her on the face recently.

Aaron Finch strikes 124 as Australia post 293/6 in third ODI against India

Sep 24, 2017, at 10:55 pm

Indore, Sept 24 (IBNS): Australian opener Aaron Finch displayed his brilliance with the willow as he smashed 124 runs in the third ODI against India which helped the visitors post 293 runs for he loss of six wickets here on Sunday.

India to take on Australia for third ODI on Sunday

Sep 24, 2017, at 04:30 am

Indore, Sep 23 (IBNS): India will take on Australia for the third one-day international match here on Sunday.

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed feels visiting Sri Lanka will give ‘a tough time'

Sep 24, 2017, at 12:34 am

Islamabad, Sept 23 (IBNS): Pakistani skipper Sarfraz Ahmed on Saturay said the series against Sri Lanka will be challenging.

Michael Bevan expresses desire to coach Australian squad

Sep 23, 2017, at 09:49 pm

Melbourne, Sept 23 (IBNS): Former Australian ODI great Michael Bevan has expressed his wish to work with the current side.

Mir Hamza named in Pakistan squad for Test series against Sri Lanka

Sep 23, 2017, at 09:38 pm

Islamabad, Sept 23 (IBNS): Pakistan has named Mir Hamza in the squad for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.

Vanguard FC wins Capt N Kenguruse MVC memorial football tournament, 2017

Sep 23, 2017, at 04:53 am

Guwahati, Sept 22 (IBNS): Capt N Kenguruse, MVC Memorial Football Tournament 2017 organised by the Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N) concluded with an enthralling match between local lads and the defending champion Naga FC, Kohima and debutant entrants Vanguard FC from Wokha district VANGUARD, FC trounced the defending champion Naga FC in a hard fought match to lift the 3rd Capt N Kenguruse, MVC Memorial Trophy.

Markram to make his debut in Bangladesh Test Series, says CSA

Sep 22, 2017, at 10:53 pm

Durban, Sept 22 (IBNS): Aiden Markram will make his debut for the Standard Bank Proteas in the first Sunfoil Test match against Bangladesh to be played at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom, from Sept 28 to Oct 2.

Hero Indian Super League 2017-18 to kick off in Kolkata

Sep 22, 2017, at 09:35 pm

Kolkata, Sept 22 (IBNS): Hero Indian Super League, the globally-recognized Indian football league kicks off with a mouth- watering clash between arch rivals and Season 3 champions ATK and runners-up Kerala Blasters FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata on Nov 17.

India beat Australia in second ODI by 50 runs

Sep 22, 2017, at 04:44 am

Kolkata, Sept 21. A fine hattrick by young Kuldeep Yadav and a gritty knock of 92 runs by skipper Virat Kohli guided India to beat Australia by 50 runs in the second one-day international cricket match at Eden Gardens here on Thursday.