Third Test: Ashwin, Jadeja maul South Africa, hand an unwanted record

Nov 26, 2015, at 05:29 pm

Nagpur, Nov 26 (IBNS) South Africa was handed an unwanted record by the Indian spin trio of Amit Mishra, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, who bowled out the visitors for 79 runs in their first innings, here on Thursday.

Double blow for Maharashtra; TN girls thrive

Nov 26, 2015, at 04:47 am

Dharamshala, Nov 25 (IBNS): After Assam had upset Kerala in group stages on Tuesday it was Tamil Nadu Youth Girls’ turn to send second-seeded Maharashtra packing in pre-quarterfinals of the 77th Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships at the Indoor Stadium here on Wednesday.

ICC appoints four female umpires for ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier

Nov 26, 2015, at 03:45 am

Dubai, Nov 25 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced that, for the first time ever, four female match officials have been selected for the forthcoming ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Qualifier 2015, which will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, from 28 November to 5 December.

India fold for 215, South Africa lose early wickets

Nov 25, 2015, at 11:22 pm

Nagpur, Nov 25 (IBNS) Day one of the third Test match between India and South Africa ended on an even note as India negated their batting deficit by picking up two South African wickets upfront, here on Wednesday.

Third Test: India post 85 for the loss of 2 wickets at lunch

Nov 25, 2015, at 05:26 pm

Nagpur, Nov 25 (IBNS) Opting to bat first on day one of the third Test match between India and South Africa, the hosts put up 85 runs while losing both their openers after a steady start, here on Wednesday.

Pakistan to defend No.2 ranking as former world T20 champions lock horns in the UAE

Nov 25, 2015, at 05:41 am

Dubai, Nov 24 (IBNS) Pakistan will defend its number-two position on the ICC T20I Team Rankings when it goes head to head with England in a three-match series in Dubai on Thursday, 26 November.

Assam girls put Kerala on mat, face first-stage elimination

Nov 25, 2015, at 04:50 am

Dharamshala, Nov 24 (IBNS): The Youth Girls of Assam humiliated Kerala with a 3-2 defeat that is bound to linger for some time in the minds of the latter in the 77th Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships at the Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday.

Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals launches "Department of Sports Medicine" to promote health and safety of athletes

Nov 25, 2015, at 12:34 am

Kolkata, Nov 24 (IBNS) : Built with a vision to improve athletes health and safety, Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals launched their Sports medicine unit, focused on implementing the best practices. Powered by the strengths of both knowledge and technology, Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals is vastly improving efforts to protect the health and safety of not only the professional athletes but also of the general population.

Mumbai FC crush Mumbai Warriors 9-1 in the first round of the Nadkari Cup

Nov 24, 2015, at 11:04 pm

Mumbai, Nov 24 (IBNS) Mumbai FC made their presence felt at the 109th Nadkarni Cup as they overran Mumbai Warriors by a huge margin of eight goals.

I have a good rapport with all the top five batsman in the team: Murali Vijay

Nov 24, 2015, at 07:39 pm

Nagpur, Nov 23 (IBNS) Murali Vijay said that he enjoys a great rapport with all the other players in the current Indian team.

Ace Iranian Rally driver Laleh Seddigh drives the Super XUV500

Nov 24, 2015, at 02:37 am

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS) Laleh Seddigh, Iran's foremost lady rally driver and leading sports personality drove Mahindra’s rally prepared Super XUV500 with much panache.

Greg Chappell not against four-day Tests

Nov 24, 2015, at 12:23 am

Mumbai, Nov 23 (IBNS) Former Australian cricketer Greg Chappell has endorsed the idea of four-day Test matches.

Novak Djokovic defeats Roger Federer to win the ATP World Tour Finals title

Nov 23, 2015, at 09:52 pm

London, Nov 23 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis Novak Djokovic ended a remarkable season as he thrashed Swiss icon Roger Federer to win the ATP World Tour Finals title.

U15 Youth League: Pune FC log third consecutive win; hammer PIFA Colaba 6-1

Nov 22, 2015, at 11:54 pm

Pune, Nov 22 (IBNS) Pune FC built on their impressive run and logged a third consecutive win hammering PIFA Colaba FC 6-1 in an Under-15 Youth League Maharashtra Zone Round 3 encounter at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Sunday.

Novak reaches Barclays ATP World Tour Finals by beating Rafael Nadal

Nov 22, 2015, at 05:08 am

London, Nov 21 (IBNS) Serbian star Novak Djokovic reached the final of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals by beating Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals on Saturday.

Sania, Bhupathi, Paes come together for a selfie

Nov 22, 2015, at 04:45 am

Hyderabad, Nov 21 (IBNS) Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza has posted one of the most loves selfies for tennis fans where she is seen sharing space with icons Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes.

David Richardson condoles with family on van Schoor's passing

Nov 22, 2015, at 03:28 am

Dubai, Nov 21 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council has expressed its shock and sadness at the passing of Namibia's wicketkeeper-batsman Raymond Van Schoor, who died on Friday (November 20), aged 25.

England players charge up the rankings following series win over Pakistan

Nov 22, 2015, at 03:25 am

London, Nov 21 (IBNS) England’s commanding performance in the ODI series against Pakistan is clearly reflected in the latest ICC ODI Player Rankings, which has seen a number of its players make upward movements.

U18 I-League: Ten-man Pune FC consolidate top spot; down PIFA Colaba 4-0 in a heated game

Nov 22, 2015, at 12:13 am

Pune , Nov 21 (IBNS) Ten-man Pune FC kept their composure against PIFA Colaba in a heated game as they logged a 4-0 win in an Under-18 I-League encounter at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Saturday.

Afghanistan and PNG have sights on second place in ICC Intercontinental Cup table

Nov 21, 2015, at 07:23 pm

Dubai, Nov 21 (IBNS) Afghanistan and Papua New Guinea (PNG) will be aiming to move up to second place in the ICC Intercontinental Cup table when they face-off in the final match of round two on Saturday in pursuit of their dreams for Test status.

U18 I-League: Pune FC aim to consolidate top spot, host bottom-placed PIFA Colaba

Nov 21, 2015, at 04:08 am

Pune, Nov 20 (IBNS): Pune FC aim to consolidate their top spot in the standings as they host PIFA Colaba FC in an Under-18 I-League Maharashtra Zone Round-5 encounter at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Saturday.

Ian Bell dropped from England squad against SA

Nov 20, 2015, at 02:42 am

London, Nov 19 (IBNS): England selectors have not named Ian Bell in the squad named for the Test series against South Africa.

Alfonso Celis joins Sahara Force India as development driver

Nov 20, 2015, at 12:14 am

New York, Nov 19 (IBNS) Sahara Force India is pleased to announce the signing of Mexican racer, Alfonso Celis, as a development driver.

Gaurav Pratap Singh endures poor start, to set the pace with opening round 65

Nov 19, 2015, at 12:13 am

Digboi, Assam, Nov 18 (IBNS): Noida’s Gaurav Pratap Singh fought back after a poor start to set the pace in round one of the IndianOil Servo Masters Golf 2015 being played at the Digboi Golf Links in Digboi, Assam.

Ace Iranian Rally Driver Laleh Seddigh to visit India

Nov 18, 2015, at 10:43 pm

Bangalore, Nov 18 (IBNS): Laleh Seddigh, Iran's foremost lady rally driver and leading sports personality is all set to visit India on Thursday.

Indian side for remaining two Tests against SA named

Nov 18, 2015, at 09:27 pm

Mumbai, Nov 18 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee of the BCCI on Wednesday picked up an unchanged side for the remaining Test series against South Africa.

Second Test: Match washed out due to rain, India retain 1-0 lead

Nov 18, 2015, at 06:03 pm

Bengaluru, Nov 18 (IBNS) With rain taking centre stage on day 5, it was a matter of time before the day and the Test match between India and South Africa was called off and the inevitable happened after the umpires had a good look at the soggy outfield, here on Wednesday.

Germany, Netherlands friendly called off, stadium evacuated after bomb threat

Nov 18, 2015, at 02:28 pm

Hannover, Nov 18 (IBNS): Amid bomb threat a football stadium was evacuated and the friendly match between Germany and the Netherlands was called off at the Hannover stadium in Germany on Tuesday.

Ronit wins third Junior title, Moumita her second

Nov 18, 2015, at 03:47 am

Guwahati, Nov 17 (IBNS): Top-seed Ronit Bhanja of West Bengal completed his third title of the season when he beat Manav Thakkar of Petroleum Sports Promotion Board Academy (PSPBA) 4-3 to lift the Junior Boys trophy in the National Ranking (East Zone) Table Tennis Championships at the Deshbakhta Tarunram Phukan Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday.

Kolkata hosts chess event

Nov 18, 2015, at 03:46 am

Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS) West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi participated in the First Move Ceremony of RamRatna National Women's Premier Chess Championship at the Bengal Gallery, ICCR here in Kolkata today. The 12 player round-robin league, is being organized by Diaspora Times under the aegis of Bengal Chess Association will continue till Nov 24.