Saina officially becomes no. 1 player in the world

Apr 02, 2015, at 07:25 pm

New York, Apr 2 (IBNS): Indian Badminton star Saina Nehwal has now officially become the number one player in the world as the Badminton World Federation (BWF) released the latest rankings list on Thursday.

Serena clinches 700th career win

Apr 02, 2015, at 05:22 pm

Miami, Apr 2 (IBNS) US Tennis star Serena Williams recorded the 700th win in her career as she defeated Sabine Lisicki to reached the semi-finals of the Miami Open.

Bishwam Ghosh captures Tata Steel Golmuri Juniors 2015

Apr 02, 2015, at 05:53 am

Jamshedpur, Apr 1 (IBNS): Bishwam Ghosh strolled to an eight stroke victory despite carding a ten-over 81 for the final round at the Tata Steel Golmuri Juniors which concluded at the Par- 71 Golmuri Golf Course.

Kolkata to host IPL opening on Apr 7

Apr 02, 2015, at 05:51 am

Mumbai, Apr 1 (IBNS) The Pepsi IPL 2015 Opening Nite will be held on Apr 7 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

Sania-Hingis reach Miami semis

Apr 02, 2015, at 05:19 am

Miami, Apr 1 (IBNS) Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis cruised to the semi-final of the women's doubles event of Miami Open by beating Anastasia Rodionova and Arina Rodionova h

Indian Army Everest Massif Expedition flagged off

Apr 02, 2015, at 04:46 am

New Delhi, Apr 1 (IBNS) Fifty years ago, an Indian team, conquered the Mount Everest (Sagarmatha) for the first time.

Goa CM asks nurses to not protest under sun as it would darken their skins

Apr 02, 2015, at 12:59 am

Panaji, Apr 1 (IBNS): Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar has created a new controversy by allegedly advising the protesting nurses to not stage a hunger strike under the sun as it could darken their complexion, thereby affecting their marital prospects.

ICC confirms resignation of President

Apr 02, 2015, at 12:45 am

Dubai, Apr 1 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Wednesday confirmed that Mustafa Kamal has tendered his resignation as the ICC President with immediate effect.

Pepsi IPL reaches out to fans through Fan Park initiative

Apr 01, 2015, at 10:49 pm

Mumbai, Apr 1 (IBNS) As a part of the ongoing initiatives to bring in newer audience through Indian Premier League (IPL), especially families, BCCI will be investing in Fanparks across the country this season.

ICC President Mustafa Kamal resigns

Apr 01, 2015, at 09:39 pm

Dhaka, Apr 1(IBNS) Accusing colleauges of acting "unlawfully" International Cricket Council (ICC) president, Mustafa Kamal resigned from his post on Wednesday.

Mills retires from international cricket

Apr 01, 2015, at 06:35 pm

Wellington, Apr 1 (IBNS)Fast bowler Kyle Mills, who has represented the New Zealand side in 170 One Day Internationals and 19 Test matches over the years, has announced his retirement from international cricket.

Bangladesh hold India to a goalless draw

Apr 01, 2015, at 04:37 am

Dhaka, Mar 31 (IBNS) : As the Players were on their way to the ground from the Dressing Room for the restart after the interval in the AFC U-23 AFC Championship in Dhaka, Bangabandhu National Stadium enveloped in total darkness-the lights went off.

Tata Sons' group legal team wins top honours at the Annual Legal Era Awards

Apr 01, 2015, at 04:35 am

Mumbai, Mar 31 (IBNS) The Tata Sons' group legal team has been awarded the best 'In-house Legal Team for Innovation, Strategies & Continuous Growth' at the recently held 4th Annual Legal Era Awards 2015, making this it's second consecutive win.

Bishwam Ghosh surges ahead at Tata Steel Golmuri Juniors 2015

Apr 01, 2015, at 04:31 am

Jamshedpur, Mar 31 (IBNS): Kolkata’s Bishwam Ghosh took a massive six stroke lead with a fine first round of four-over par 75 at the Tata Steel Golmuri Juniors being played here at the Par – 71 Golmuri Golf Course. City mate Manish Rajak occupies the second spot on the leaderboard followed by Jashan Shah a further stroke behind at eleven-over par 82.

Mumbai FC tie up with Rotary to support the Umeed Dil Se Cyclothon

Apr 01, 2015, at 03:28 am

Mumbai, Mar 31 (IBNS) Mumbai FC will be lending support to Rotary club of Greencity Mumbai (RCGM) for the Umeed Dil Se Cyclothon taking place on the day of Easter on Apr 5 to help and support new born children suffering from Congenital Heart Diseases (CHD) for free Paediatric Cardiac surgeries.

Jimmy Neesham and Chris Lynn ruled out of Pepsi IPL 2015

Mar 31, 2015, at 10:52 pm

Mumbai, Mar 31 (IBNS) Defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders will not have the services of Jimmy Neesham and Chris Lynn for this season of Indian Premier League (IPL).

IPL schedule revised for KMC polls

Mar 31, 2015, at 07:26 pm

Mumbai, Mar 31 (IBNS): With Kolkata gearing up for the Municipal polls on Apr 18, the IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders will not play any 'home' matches at the Eden Gardens from Apr 12 to Apr 25.

Pakistan-born spinner named in Australian Test squad

Mar 31, 2015, at 07:19 pm

Sydney, Mar 31 (IBNS) Australia selectors have named Pakistan-born spinner Fawad Ahmed in the Test squad for the upcoming West Indies and the Ashes this year.

Vettori quits international cricket

Mar 31, 2015, at 06:49 pm

Wellington, Mar 31 (IBNS): New Zealand all-rounder Daniel Vettori has said he has played his last game for his national side when he competed against Australia in the final of the World Cup last Sunday.

Mitchell Starc on top of the world

Mar 31, 2015, at 04:19 pm

Dubai, Mar 31 (IBNS) Australia’s Mitchell Starc has surged to the top of the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for ODI Bowlers for the first time in his career following stellar performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 that also fetched him the player of the tournament award.

Fire scare in India team bus in Dhaka

Mar 30, 2015, at 09:39 pm

Dhaka, Mar 30 (IBNS) The Indian U-23 National Team presently in Dhaka for the AFC U-23 Championship survived a major scare when there was smoke spotted coming out from the rear of the team bus.

Debarshi snatched title from top seeds

Mar 30, 2015, at 09:25 pm

Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS) Fifth seed Debarshi Mukherjee emerged champion in the just concluded "RKFL-KDCA Rapid Chess Tournament" for Kolkata District Chess Championship, sponsored by Ramkrishna Forgings Limited and organised by Kolkata District Chess Championship, held at Government College of Engineering and Ceramic Technology here.

No Indian player named in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 team

Mar 30, 2015, at 07:07 pm

Dubai/Melbourne, Mar 30 (IBNS): Indian cricket fans received a jolt on Monday as the International Cricket Council (ICC) did not name a single player from the national side in its team of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.

ICC announces Team of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

Mar 30, 2015, at 03:28 pm

Melbourne, Mar 30 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Sunday announced the team of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 with Brendon McCullum as its captain.

ICC Chairman hails 2015 World Cup as "most popular in history"

Mar 30, 2015, at 03:24 pm

Melbourne, Mar 30 (IBNS) The Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Narayanaswami Srinivasan, has hailed the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 as “the most popular in history” and he believes that the 50-over game is in good health following Australia’s triumph at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Saina, Srikanth win India Open titles

Mar 30, 2015, at 02:18 am

New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth on Sunday clinched the India Open Super Series title by winning the men's singles final here.

I-League: Pune FC go down 0-2 to Royal Wahingdoh FC

Mar 30, 2015, at 01:49 am

Shillong, Mar 29 (IBNS) Pune FC went down fighting 0-2 to Royal Wahingdoh FC in an I-League Round-13 encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Sunday.

India go down to Syria

Mar 30, 2015, at 01:48 am

Dhaka, Mar 29 (IBNS) : After a heartwarming performance against Uzbekistan in the first match an insipid India surrendered tamely to Syria 0-4 in their second match of the AFC U-23 Championship at the Bangabandhu Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday .

Saina clinches India Open title

Mar 30, 2015, at 01:46 am

New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): A day after reaching the top spot on the badminton women's players rankings, Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal won her maiden India Open Super Series title by beating Ratchanok Intanon.

Clarke dedicates WC win to Phil Hughes

Mar 29, 2015, at 11:04 pm

Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): As Australia won their fifth World Cup title, skipper Michael Clarke dedicated the title to deceased batsman Phillip Hughes who passed away last year.