Court defers order on framing charges in IPL spot-fixing case
Jun 29, 2015, at 08:27 pm
New Delhi, June 29 (IBNS) A Delhi court on Monday deferred till July 25 its order on framing of charges in the IPL 2013 spot-fixing case.
Dhoni, Kohli and four others rested for Zimbawe, Rahane captain
Jun 29, 2015, at 08:19 pm
New Delhi, June 29 (IBNS) Ajinkya Rahane will lead the Indian team as Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin are among six senior players rested for the limited-overs tour of Zimbabwe in July.
Kolkata , districts share dominance in 25th West Bengal State Taekondo Championship
Jun 29, 2015, at 05:13 am
Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS) The Taekondoist from Kolkata district dominated the show winning major share of gold medals in various age groups under Senior Boys and Senior Girls sections of 25th West Bengal State Taekondo Championship which concluded here at SAI Eastern centre Sunday.
Jwala-Ashwini reach Canada Open Grand Prix final
Jun 29, 2015, at 05:07 am
Calgary, June 28 (IBNS): Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa have reached the final of the Canada Open Grand Prix tournament.
International Cricket Council confirms receiving Lalit Modi's 'confidential' e-mail
Jun 29, 2015, at 03:49 am
Dubai, June 28 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday confirmed that former IPL chief Lalit Modi's 'confidential e-mail', which was received in June 2013, was provided at the time to the ACSU which handled that information in accordance with its standard operating procedure and included sharing it with the BCCI’s anti-corruption unit.
We aim to popularise Football among girls, states O'Donell
Jun 29, 2015, at 01:05 am
Mumbai, June 28 (IBNS) All India Football Federation kicked-off the first ever FIFA Live Your Goals at the new-look Cooperage in Mumbai on Sunday.
AIFF conducts Grassroots Session ahead of FIFA Live Your Goals
Jun 28, 2015, at 04:19 am
New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS) The All India Football Federation conducted a two day informative Grassroots Session on June 26-27, 2015 at the new look Cooperage in Mumbai, Maharashtra, building up to the FIFA Live Your Goals, which is slated to kick-off on Sunday.
Jwala-Ashwini reach Canada Open semis
Jun 28, 2015, at 02:09 am
Calgary, June 27 (IBNS): Indian badminton player Jwala Gutta and her doubles partner Ashwini Ponnappa has reached the semi-final of the Canada Open by beating Chan Kaka Tsz Ka and Yuen Sin Ying.
Kumar Sangakkara to quit International cricket during India series
Jun 28, 2015, at 01:40 am
Colombo, June 27 (IBNS): Former Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara on Saturday announced he will retire from Test cricket after the second Test against India.
Mohammed Shami played WC with pain
Jun 28, 2015, at 12:49 am
New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS): Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has said he played the World Cup with pain and injury.
Mizoram seeks affiliation from BCCI
Jun 27, 2015, at 11:13 pm
Mumbai, June 27 (IBNS) In order to make certain that Mizoram can be placed at par with other states, Cricket Association of Mizoram has sent a formal request to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), seeking affiliation, officials said on Saturday.
India team for Zimbabwe tour to be selected on Monday
Jun 27, 2015, at 10:44 pm
Mumbai, June 27 (IBNS) A meeting of the All-India Senior Selection Committee of the BCCI will be held on Monday at the Hotel ITC Maurya in Delhi.
West Bengal State Taekondo Championship begis at SAI Eastern Centre tomorrow
Jun 27, 2015, at 06:10 am
Kolkata, June 26 (IBNS) The two-day 25th State Taekwondo Championship 2015 and 5th StatePoomsae Taekwondo Championship 2015 will be held at Indoor Training Centre, SAI, SaltLake on June 27 and 28 next.
Atletico de Kolkata signs Sameehg Doutie from South Africa
Jun 27, 2015, at 06:09 am
Kolkata, June 26 (IBNS): The champions of inaugural edition of Indian Super League, Atletico de Kolkata announced on Friday that the team has signed right wing midfielder and Bidvest Wits FC player Sameehg Doutie from South Africa. Doutie is a former SuperSport United and Ajax Cape Town winger who spent the past season on loan at Bidvest Wits will now strengthen the Atlético de Kolkata line up for the second edition of the Indian Super League.
Peninsula Pune FC Academy Kolhapur trials on June 28, 29
Jun 27, 2015, at 06:05 am
Kolhapur, June 26 (IBNS) Peninsula Pune Football Club Academy (PPFCA) will conduct zonal trials for its Under-17 and Under-19 teams for the forthcoming 2015-16 season at the Ruikar Colony ground in Kolhapur on June 28 and 29.
ICC Annual Conference concludes in Barbados
Jun 27, 2015, at 05:56 am
Barbados, June 26 (IBNS) The ICC Annual Conference concluded in Barbados with the ICC, IDI and IBC Board meetings, which were held under the chairmanship of Narayanaswami Srinivasan.
Jun 27, 2015, at 05:49 am
Dubai, June 26 (IBNS): The ICC Board, exercising its power under Article 2.7 of the ICC’s Articles of Association, has unanimously decided to suspend the membership of the USA Cricket Association (USACA) with immediate effect.
Jun 26, 2015, at 10:31 pm
Mumbai, June 26 (IBNS) Satnam Singh has created record as he became the first Indian basket ball player to get drafted into the NBA by the Dallas Mavericks.
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Participants go gaga over FIFA MA Asst. Referee Course
Jun 26, 2015, at 09:36 pm
New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS) The ongoing FIFA MA Asst. Referee Course has not only provided a platform to evolve for both young and elite referees in India but has also given them a chance to hone their skills and tune in accordance with the World Refereeing scenario through various exercises.
FIFA Goalkeeping Course kicks-off in Margao
Jun 26, 2015, at 09:35 pm
Margao, June 26 (IBNS) The All India Football Federation organized FIFA Goalkeeping Course kicked-off on Thursday in Chowgule Football Ground, Margao, Goa.
India and New Zealand aiming for upward ICC Women's Championship movement
Jun 26, 2015, at 09:07 pm
New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS) India and New Zealand will aim to boost their standings when they go head to head in round three of the ICC Women’s Championship, which starts in Bangalore on Sunday.
Indian women cricket team for ODI series picked
Jun 25, 2015, at 10:12 pm
The Women’s Selection Committee has picked the Indian team for the five-match ODI series against New Zealand, to be played from 28 June 2015 to 8 July 2015 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Bangladesh and England players rise in latest ODI rankings
Jun 25, 2015, at 10:07 pm
Dubai, Jun 25 (IBNS) Shakib Al Hasan has regained the number one spot in the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for ODI All-rounders after inspiring Bangladesh to its first bi-lateral series victory over India on Wednesday.
Zaheer Abbas confirmed as ICC President
Jun 25, 2015, at 10:06 pm
Dubai, June 25 (IBNS) Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas assumed the role of the ICC President on day three of the ICC Annual Conference week in Barbados.
Bangladesh moves up to seventh in ICC rankings after series victory
Jun 25, 2015, at 04:01 am
Dhaka, June 24 (IBNS) Bangladesh has moved up one place to seventh in the Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings following its series win against India in Mirpur on Wednesday.
MS Dhoni's men win last match against Bangladesh
Jun 25, 2015, at 03:57 am
Dhaka, June 24 (IBNS): India prevented a white wash as MS Dhoni's men defeated Bangladesh in the third match of the series against the home side by 77 runs here on Wednesday.
Kondwani Mtonga retained by Indian Super League side North East United FC
Jun 25, 2015, at 03:10 am
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) Indian Super League Franchise North East United FC has retained Zambian International Kondwani Mtonga for the entire duration of the second edition of the ISL.
Gurshaan Singh Grewal takes a three stroke lead at the Tolly Juniors Cup
Jun 25, 2015, at 03:04 am
Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS) : Local lad Gurshaan Singh Grewal took an assuring three stroke lead at the end of the first round of the Tolly Juniors Cup being played at the Par 70 Tollygunge Club here.
Govt sanctions financial assistance from NSDF to Saina Nehwal for an full time physiotherapist
Jun 25, 2015, at 02:18 am
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has sanctioned financial assistance of Rupees Nine lakh to badminton star Saina Nehwal on her request for engaging the services of a full time exclusive Physiotherapist for the period of 15 months.
Indian referees being taught latest techniques in FIFA course
Jun 24, 2015, at 09:56 pm
With the Indian Footballing cosmology blooming and spiraling upwards with time, the onus is on the Referees to showcase 'the beautiful game' by maintaining their firm grip on the 90 minute stage, enabling Football to be played in its purest and exquisite form, whilst adhering with Fair Play.To catalyst this evolution of Referees, the All India Football Federation has conducted numerous Referees Development Courses, the latest being the FIFA MA Asst. Referees Course, which commenced on Tuesday at Aero City, New Delhi. The Course is being attended by 35 Assistant Referees. In an exclusive interview with www.the-aiff.com, Farkhad Abdullaev from Uzbekistan, the Instructor of the above mentioned Course, also the Referee Development Officer of South East Asia, spoke at length about the significance of such Courses, development of Indian Referees, future of Refereeing in India and much more. Excerpts: