India, South Africa ready for key encounter
Jul 08, 2017, at 01:11 am
London, July 7 (IBNS): India’s Veda Krishnamurthy is confident her side can keep up its perfect record at the ICC Women’s World Cup when it takes on South Africa at Grace Road.
ISL: Chennaiyin FC retain Jeje Lalpekhlua, Karanjit Singh
Jul 07, 2017, at 11:55 pm
Chennai, July 7 (IBNS): ISL squad Chennaiyin FC is delighted to announce that they have retained forward Jeje Lalpekhlua and goalkeeper Karanjit Singh after successfully securing new deals with the duo.
Indian athlete Jagtar Singh fails dope test
Jul 07, 2017, at 08:40 pm
Bhubaneswar, July 7: India's leading athlete in decathlon, Jagtar Singh, is the latest casualty of latest dope scandal in Indian athletics.
MS Dhoni turns 36, teammates shower wishes on captain cool
Jul 07, 2017, at 06:56 pm
Jamaica, July 7 (IBNS): Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is popularly known as captain cool, turned 36 today while his present and past teammates showered loads of wishes on this special day.
India restrict Windies to 205/9 in 50 overs
Jul 07, 2017, at 04:57 am
Jamaica, July 6 (IBNS): With a disciplined bowling all throughout, Indian bowlers managed to restrict Windies batting to only 205/9 in 50 overs.
22nd Asian Athletics Championship: Profitable day for India on Day 1
Jul 07, 2017, at 04:14 am
Bhubaneswar, July 6 (IBNS): Host India provided scintillating performance on the opening day of the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship at the Kalinga Stadium here on Thursday.
22nd Asian Athletics Championship: Vikas Gowda goves India first medal
Jul 07, 2017, at 03:22 am
Bhubaneswar, July 6 (IBNS): India picked up their first medal – a bronze – through discus thrower and defending champion Vikas Gowda on the opening day of the 22nd Asian Athletics championship at the Kalinga Stadium here on Thursday.
Windies win toss, elect to bat first against India
Jul 07, 2017, at 01:19 am
Jamaica, July 6 (IBNS): In the final clash of a five matches ODI series, Windies captain Jason Holder won the toss and elected to bat first against India on Thursday.
Asian Athletics: India's Anas, Rajiv & Jacob qualify for 400m semifinals
Jul 06, 2017, at 09:06 pm
Bhubaneswar, July 6 (IBNS): Indians made an excellent start in the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship with National record holder Muhammed Anas making it to the semi-finals of the men’s 400m race in the morning session here at the Kalinga Stadium.
22nd Asian Athletics championship: Indian athletes keyed up to the continental challenge
Jul 06, 2017, at 04:04 pm
Bhubaneswar, Jul 6 (IBNS): As the 22nd Asian athletics championship gets off the block on Thursday at the compact Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, the Indian athletes are in a confident mood to take on the best from the continent.
Sharma-inspired India continue unbeaten streak with Sri Lanka win
Jul 06, 2017, at 03:46 pm
Derby, Jul 6 (IBNS): Mithali Raj and Deepti Sharma’s 118-run third-wicket partnership led the way as India continued its unbeaten run at the ICC Women’s World Cup with a 16-run victory over Sri Lanka, an official release stated.
Kerala Blasters signs CK Vineeth
Jul 06, 2017, at 02:07 am
Thiruvananthapuram, July 5 (IBNS): ISL side Kerala Blasters on Wednesday announced it has retained CK Vineeth for the upcoming edition of the tournament.
Sarfraz Ahmed appointed as Pakistan Test team
Jul 06, 2017, at 01:14 am
Islamabad, July 5 (IBNS): Pakistan has appointed Sarfraz Ahmed as the captain of the national Test side.
Atlético de Kolkata retains goalkeeper Debjit Majumder and right back Prabir Das for ISL 2017
Jul 06, 2017, at 01:06 am
Kolkata, July 5 (IBNS): Atlético de Kolkata announced on Wednesday that the team management has retained the safe hands of star performer, goalkeeper, Debjit Majumder by signing him for a period of three years and also signed the prolific right back Prabir Das who had impressed the fans and team management alike last year with his performances for a period of three years.
Lionel Messi renews contract with FC Barcelona
Jul 06, 2017, at 12:36 am
Barcelona, July 5 (IBNS): Argentina's football star Lionel Messi has renewed his contract with FC Barcelona for until June 30th, 2021.
Chris Gayle named in WI T20I squad
Jul 05, 2017, at 03:12 pm
Kingston, Jul 5 (IBNS): The Selection Panel of Cricket West Indies has named the Windies 13-man squad for the singular T20 International against India, an official release stated.
Neither Kumble nor Kohli to blame
Jul 05, 2017, at 02:15 am
Thirteen months back when the stage was set for Ravi Shastri to don the mantle of India head coach, a source tipped this writer that legendary Anil Kumble has just sent in his application. On verification, it was found out to be more than true. Yes, the legendary leg-spinner had submitted his CV and was the front-runner straightaway. That was the news of the day.
Florian Lejeune signs with Newcastle United
Jul 05, 2017, at 02:00 am
London, July 4 (IBNS): Defender Florian Lejeune has signed with English football club Newcastle United.
India expresses interest to host FIFA U-20 WC in 2019
Jul 05, 2017, at 12:53 am
New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): The All India Football Federation on Tuesday submitted an expression of interest to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup in India in 2019.
Dhoni surpasses Gilchrist's record in ODI
Jul 04, 2017, at 11:11 pm
Sydney, July 4 (IBNS) Former Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist has wished Indian cricketer MS Dhoni for becoming the second highest run-scoring wicket-keeper-batsman.
Jul 04, 2017, at 07:01 pm
Derby (England), Jul 4 (IBNS): India sits at the top of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 standings after three games, but captain Mithali Raj says her team still has plenty to work on as it prepares to face Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
Jul 04, 2017, at 01:02 am
London, July 3 (IBNS): Aston Villa has signed English footballer John Terry.
Andy Murray continues to remain number one player in world
Jul 03, 2017, at 11:42 pm
London, July 3 (IBNS): British Tennis star Andy Murray maintained his domination at the ATP ranking world as he remained the number one player, as per the latest ranking list released on Monday.
Mithali Raj gives perfect 10 to her team for win against Pakistan
Jul 03, 2017, at 09:48 pm
London, July 3 (IBNS): Captain Mithali Raj gave her team perfect 10 points for beating Pakistan in a high-voltage World Cup match against Pakistan on Sunday.
Odisha: Sudarsan Pattnaik creates special sand art to congratulate Indian team for beating Pakistan
Jul 03, 2017, at 09:39 pm
Bhubaneswar, July 3 (IBNS): Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik†has designed a special sand creation to mark the victory of India over Pakistan in a ICC Women's World Cup match on Sunday.
MS Dhoni's scores slowest 50 by Indian batsman in 16 years
Jul 03, 2017, at 09:26 pm
Antigua, July 3 (IBNS): A 114-ball 54 runs innings by MS Dhoni in a match that India lost against West Indies by 11 runs have dragged criticisms from fans on social media.
Jul 03, 2017, at 06:40 pm
New Delhi, Jul 3 (IBNS): Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports, Vijay Goel, congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team for their performance against Pakistan in the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.
Australia, India edge close to securing semi-finals spots
Jul 03, 2017, at 04:28 am
London, July 2 (IBNS): Defending champion Australia and India overpowered New Zealand and Pakistan respectively in the matches between the neighbours to register their third successive victories in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 on Sunday.
Murray confirms he is fit to play Wimbledon
Jul 03, 2017, at 01:56 am
London, July 2 (IBNS); British Tennis star Andy Murray on Sunday said he is fit to play the Wimbledon.
Fourth ODI: West Indies win toss, opt to bat first against India
Jul 02, 2017, at 11:49 pm
Antigua, July 2 (IBNS): West Indies have won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the fourth ODI match of the series here on Sunday.