Government of Mizoram, Tata Trusts join hands to promote sports
Dec 21, 2016, at 09:43 pm
Aizwal / Kolkata, Dec 21 (IBNS): The Government of Mizoram and Tata Trusts signed an MoU to nurture sports talent in the state by harnessing the rich wealth of talent and existing sports infrastructure. A state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence will be launched as part of this initiative.
Ashwin and Jadeja make it rare instance of two India bowlers topping ICC Test rankings
Dec 21, 2016, at 07:13 pm
Dubai, Dec 21 (IBNS): Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja’s maiden 10-wicket match haul against England in Chennai has propelled him to second position behind teammate and India’s star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, an official release stated.
Several member associations sanctioned for incidents during FIFA World Cup qualifiers and friendlies
Dec 21, 2016, at 04:19 pm
Zurich, Dec 21 (IBNS): FIFA on Monday confirm sanctions imposed on several football associations for incidents during 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches and international friendlies, an official release said.
Petra Kvitova suffers knife attack
Dec 21, 2016, at 12:54 am
Prostejov, Dec 20 (IBNS): Tennis star Petra Kvitova on Tuesday said she was injured in a knife attack at her home.
Vijay Goel congratulates Indian Test team for series victory against England
Dec 20, 2016, at 11:25 pm
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IBNS): Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel has congratulated Indian Cricket Team on its emphatic win over England in the just concluded Test Series.
Shillong Lajong FC signs Rocus Lamare
Dec 20, 2016, at 11:00 pm
Shillong, Dec 20 (IBNS): Shillong Lajong FC on Tuesday announced that midfielder Rocus Lamare will don the club’s colours once again and bring his wealth of experience to the youthful Lajong squad that will take part in the 2016-17 season of the I-League.
Roger Federer to return with Hopman Cup
Dec 20, 2016, at 10:51 pm
Basel, Dec 20 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis master Roger Federer on Tuesday announced he will return to the court with Hopman Cup.
India ends 2016 at the top of MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings
Dec 20, 2016, at 10:27 pm
Dubai/Chennai, Dec 20 (IBNS): India has ended 2016 as the number-one ranked Test side on the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings after registering a 4-0 victory over England in the five-match series which culminated with an innings and 75 runs win for the home side in Chennai on Tuesday.
India beat England by 75 runs, clinch series 4-0
Dec 20, 2016, at 10:22 pm
Chennai, Dec 20 (IBNS): Indian cricket team scripted a memorable victory in Chennai as the home side defeated England by 75 runs in the fifth Test to clinch the series 4-0 on Monday.
AIFF AGM to be held as scheduled on Dec 21
Dec 20, 2016, at 10:00 pm
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IBNS): The Hon'ble High Court of Delhi modified the order dated 15.12.2016 and vacated the stay order granted against the election process of All India Football Federation.
India beat England by an innings and 75 runs in last test as Jadeja runs amok
Dec 20, 2016, at 09:45 pm
Chennai, Dec 20 (IBNS) : Ravindra Jadeja cast a magic spell to tear into England batting and help India win by an innings and 75 runs as the visitors were bundled out for 207 runs in their second innings on the last day of the fifth test match.
Second Test against Pakistan: Hilton Cartwright added in Australian side
Dec 20, 2016, at 09:31 pm
Sydney, Dec 20 (IBNS): Allrounder Hilton Cartwright has been added in Australia's squad for the second Test against Pakistan.
Fifth Test last day : England 167/4 at tea
Dec 20, 2016, at 08:16 pm
Chennai, Dec 20 (IBNS) : Moeen Ali and Ben Stokes appeared to have steadied England as the visitors scored 167 for four at tea after losing three quick wickets on the fifth day of the last cricket test match against India on Tuesday.
Fifth Test last day : Alastair Cook fall to Jadeja, England 103/1 in second innings after lunch
Dec 20, 2016, at 06:27 pm
Chennai, Dec 20 (IBNS) : Ravindra Jadeja made the breakthrough for India by dismissing Alastair Cook to break the opening partnership of England in their second innings as the visitors were 103 for one in their second innings chasing the 282-run winning target on the fifth day of the last test match on Tuesday.
President wishes Karun Nair for his 300
Dec 20, 2016, at 02:06 am
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IBNS): Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday congratulated Indian cricketer Karun Nair as he beccame the second Indian batsman to score 300 runs in Test match.
Narendra Modi congratulates Karun Nair for 303
Dec 19, 2016, at 11:33 pm
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IBNS): Appreciating his triple century, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conrgratulated Indian batsman Karun Nair on Monday.
Karun scripts history, England eye to draw Test
Dec 19, 2016, at 10:52 pm
Chennai, Dec 19 (IBNS): At the start of the day Karun Nair was just another name with a good domestic record, by the end of it, he is India's second batsman after Virender Sehwag to score 300 runs in a Test.
Dec 19, 2016, at 10:12 pm
Chennai, Dec 19 (IBNS): Indian batsman Karun Nair has scored 300 runs in the first innings of India against England in the fifth Test here on Monday.
ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 schedule announced
Dec 19, 2016, at 09:22 pm
Dubai, Dec 19 (IBNS): With 50 days to go for the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017, the ICC has announced the event schedule which brings together 10 sides in their quest to claim four remaining places in the event proper.
India's lead extend past 100 runs, Karun nears a double hundred
Dec 19, 2016, at 08:33 pm
Chennai, Dec 19 (IBNS): India's Karun Nair piled on the misery for the English bowlers along with Ravichandran Ashwin as they duo forged an unbeaten century-run stand for the sixth wicket as the home side extended their lead to 105 runs, here on Monday, day four of the fifth and final Test match.
Karun Nair notches up maiden Test century as India near lead
Dec 19, 2016, at 05:16 pm
Chennai, Dec 19 (IBNS): After a run out in his debut Test and a soft dismissal in the ensuing one, Karnataka batsman Karun Nair made it count in Chennai as the middle order batter notched up his maiden Test hundred here on Monday, the fourth day of the fifth and final Test match between India and England.
Dec 19, 2016, at 03:31 am
Kochi, Dec 18 (IBNS): Atlético de Kolkata defeated Kerala Blasters 4-3 via tie-breaker to clinch the tournament here on Sunday.
Dec 19, 2016, at 02:24 am
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): India sign off the Atletico Paranaense U17 International Tournament with an emphatic 2-1 victory over the USA-based team Orlando City SC in the third position match on Sunday.
Sports Minister Vijay Goel congratulates Indian Hockey team for winning Junior World Cup
Dec 19, 2016, at 02:10 am
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Vijay Goel has congratulated Indian Hockey Team for their splendid win over Belgium in Junior World Cup Hockey finals.
India beat Belgium to clinch 2nd Junior Hockey World Cup Title
Dec 19, 2016, at 02:03 am
Lucknow, Dec 18 (IBNS): India defeated Belgium 2-1 in the Junior Hockey World Cup Final to clinch the title, giving a chance to the nation to enjoy the moment, here on Sunday.
G Lakshmanan and Monica Athare win the 3rd edition of TATA Steel Kolkata 25K
Dec 19, 2016, at 12:26 am
Kolkata, Dec 18 (IBNS): A new course record was set by G Lakshmanan at the third edition of TATA Steel 25K, event as 10,089 participants came out on Sunday to turn the historic Red Road into a veritable track on a nippy winter morning here in Kolkata.
KL Rahul smashes 199, India score 391-4
Dec 18, 2016, at 11:20 pm
Chennai, Dec 18 (IBNS): Riding on opener KL Rahul's brilliant 199 runs knock, India gave a strng reply to England's first innings total of 477 runs as the home side posted 391 runs for the loss of four wickets at the end of the third day's play here on Sunday.
Running is best way to stay fit: Boris Becker in Kolkata
Dec 18, 2016, at 07:53 pm
Kolkata, Dec 18 (IBNS) Tennis legend Boris Becker on Sunday attending a flagging of event of a 25 km run by Tata Steel said running is the best way to stay fit and healthy.
Tata Steel Kolkata 25K witnesses enthusiastic participation
Dec 18, 2016, at 06:48 pm
Kolkata, Dec 18 (IBNS): A new course record was set by G Lakshmanan at the third edition of TATA Steel 25K, event as 10,089 participants came out on Sunday to turn the historic Red Road into a veritable track on a nippy winter morning here in Kolkata.
2016 Olympics Men’s Football Final referee Alireza Faghani to officiate Hero ISL 2016 final
Dec 18, 2016, at 05:07 am
Kolkata, Dec 17 (IBNS): The Hero Indian Super League 2016 is set for a grand finale on Dec 18, 2016 when Kerala Blasters FC and Atletico de Kolkata take the field in front of a massive crowd turning up in numbers of over 50,000.