Cook asks team to grasp oppurtunity in fourth Test
Aug 06, 2015, at 03:41 am
Trent Bridge, Aug 5 (IBNS): England Test skipper Alastair Cook on Wednesday urged his team to grasp the opportunity to clinch the Ashes series at Trent Bridge this week.
TOP Scheme is to identify potential medal winners for Olympics
Aug 06, 2015, at 12:16 am
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports Sarbananda Sonowal said that the main objective of the 'Target Olympic Podium' (TOP) Scheme is to identify potential medal winners for Olympics particularly Rio Olympics, 2016.
Pakistan: Wasim Akram's car attack, former skipper unhurt
Aug 05, 2015, at 11:14 pm
Karachi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Former Pakistan cricket team skipper and a member of 1992 World Cup winning side Wasim Akram's car was fired upon in Karachi's Karsaz area on Wednesday, media reports said.
Lajong appoints Gumpe Rime as Head of Youth Development
Aug 05, 2015, at 05:22 am
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS)Hero I-League Club Shillong Lajong has appointed Gumpe Rime as the Head Of Youth Development.
PM congratulates Indian contingent for Special Olympic World Summer Games performances
Aug 05, 2015, at 04:14 am
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the Indian contingent on the outstanding performance at Special Olympic World Summer Games 2015, held in Los Angeles.
IFA unveils title sponsor for Calcutta Football League
Aug 04, 2015, at 05:30 am
Kolkata, Aug 3 (IBNS): Allied Blenders and Distillers Pvt Ltd (ABD) under their brand Officer’s Choice Blue has signed a four- year deal with the Indian Football Association (IFA) to be the title sponsor of the forthcoming Calcutta Football League Premier Division – A.
Telugu Titans names Meraj as captain
Aug 04, 2015, at 05:26 am
Hyderabad, Aug 3 (IBNS): As Hyderabad, the medieval city known for the 'Charminar', gets ready to host the second half of the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi League on Tuesday, the Telugu Titans, who are lying in the second spot in the points table, have the best chance to clinch a semi-final berth.
Steyn reaches Test wickets milestone despite Dhaka washout
Aug 04, 2015, at 04:35 am
Dubai, Aug 3 (IBNS) Despite the Bangladesh-South Africa series finishing 0-0, in the ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers it was a momentous Test for world number one Dale Steyn who has joined the illustrious 400-wicket club. The 32-year-old Phalaborwa man’s three-wicket haul for 30 runs has increased his lead at the top by two points to 82 over England’s James Anderson.
Aug 03, 2015, at 05:41 am
Patna, Aug 2 (IBNS) : Patna Pirates held Bengal Warriors 20-20 for the first draw in Season 2 of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi. A match that rose above the ordinary towards the end.
Jaipur Panthers secure second win
Aug 03, 2015, at 03:54 am
Patna, Aug 2 (IBNS): Displaying their might in the raiding department, title holders Jaipur Pink Panthers halted the march of a fighting Puneri Paltan led by the talented Pravin Niwale for their second win in Season 2 of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi at the Pataliputra Stadium here.
Rafael Nadal beats Fabio Fognini to clinch Hamburg crown
Aug 03, 2015, at 03:31 am
Hamburg, Aug 2 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal on Sunday defeated Fabio Fognini to clinch Hamburg crown on Sunday.
World Archery Championships: Indian eves win silver
Aug 03, 2015, at 03:11 am
Copenhagen, Aug 2 (IBNS): Indian women recurve team eves settled for silver as they were defeated by Russians in the shoot-off at the World Archery Championships here.
Rafael Nadal to lead Indian Acdes in IPTL
Aug 03, 2015, at 12:11 am
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): Multiple Grand Slam champion and former world no.1 Rafael Nadal will make his debut in Season 2 of the Coca-Cola International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) scheduled from Dec 2 to Dec 20, as the marquee player Indian Aces, the league’s defending champions.
BCCI to prepare Code of Ethics
Aug 02, 2015, at 10:48 pm
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Sunday said it has already initiated the process of preparing a comprehensive Code of Ethics in addition to already asked for “Conflict of Interest†Declarations.
Bangladesh to host Australia for Test series in October
Aug 02, 2015, at 10:38 pm
Dhaka, Aug 2 (IBNS): Bangladesh will host Australia for two Tests in October, officials confirmed on Sunday.
SRK can now enter Wankhede Stadium, MCA lifts ban on him
Aug 02, 2015, at 08:28 pm
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IBNS): Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is also the owner of Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will now be able to enter the Wankhede Stadium after the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) lifted the five-year ban on him on Sunday.
BCCI initiates process of preparing comprehensive Code of Ethics
Aug 02, 2015, at 08:14 pm
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India has initiated the process of preparing a comprehensive Code of Ethics in addition to already asked for "Conflict of Interest" Declarations, an official statement said.
Australia A beat India A by 10 wickets
Aug 02, 2015, at 12:22 am
Chennai, Aug 1 (IBNS): Australia A clinched the unofficial Test series against India A by beating the hosts by 10 wickets on Saturday.
Sania Mirza recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
Aug 01, 2015, at 11:26 pm
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS): Indian Tennis icon Sania Mirza has been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, media reports said on Saturday.
India 'A' for one-day tri-series and two 4-day Test matches against SA announced.
Aug 01, 2015, at 05:55 pm
Chennai, Aug 1 (IBNS) Unmukt Chand will lead the Indian 'A' squad for one-day tri-series while Ambatti Rayudu will captain in two-four day test matches against South Africa 'A' as All-India Senior Selection Committee on Saturday announced in Chennai the teams for both the series.
Bulls dominate over Telugu Titans
Aug 01, 2015, at 06:01 am
Patna, July 31 (IBNS): Bengaluru Bulls put up a grand performance, both in attack where Ajay Thakur stood out and the defence led by captain Manjeet Chhillar showed what team work is all about to floor Telugu Titans 35-21.
Beijing named host city of Olympic Winter Games 2022
Aug 01, 2015, at 03:38 am
Beijing, July 31 (IBNS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday named China's capital Beijing as the host city of the Olympic Winter Games 2022.
Third Test: England win despite a brave effort from Aussie tail-enders
Aug 01, 2015, at 03:21 am
Birmingham, July 31 (IBNS) England chased down the target of 121 runs with ease as a brave effort from the Australian tail-enders went in vain here on Friday.
J Thomas & Co. create history at The Telegraph Merchant's and Challenge Cup 2015
Aug 01, 2015, at 03:18 am
Kolkata, July 31 (IBNS): There was a change of guard at the top of Ballentine’s presented The Telegraph Merchant’s and Challenge Cup as J Thomas & Co. ‘A’ clinched the Merchant’s Cup for the first time in its 108 years of competition at the Mecca of Indian golf, Royal Calcutta Golf Club.
R Ashwin receives Arjuna Award from Sports Minister
Aug 01, 2015, at 03:17 am
New Delhi, July 31 (IBNS): Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs & Sports Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday presented Arjuna Award in the discipline of cricket to cricketer R. Ashwin for 2014.
Second Test: Day 2 called off due to heavy rains
Jul 31, 2015, at 06:13 pm
Dhaka, July 31 (IBNS) Incessant rains prevented any play from happening on the day two of the second test match between Bangladesh and South Africa here on Friday.
Second Test: Bangladesh finish day one at 246 for 8
Jul 31, 2015, at 02:33 am
Dhaka, July 30 (IBNS) Two crucial wickets at the fag end of the day gave South Africa an early advantage on the end of the first day’s play here on Thursday.
Dale Steyn takes his 400th wicket in Tests
Jul 31, 2015, at 12:04 am
Mirpur, July 30 (IBNS): South African pacer Dale Steyn on Thursday took his 400th wicket in Test cricket during a match against Bangladesh.
Suresh Raina completes a decade in International cricket
Jul 30, 2015, at 11:54 pm
New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS) Indian batsman Suresh Raina has completed a decade in international cricket.
Football: Indian coach names list of 28 probables
Jul 30, 2015, at 11:12 pm
New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS): Indian national coach Stephen Constantine on Thursday announced the list of 28 probables for India’s forthcoming Russia 2018 World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification match against Iran.