Sania feels 'humbled' after touching number 1 spot

Apr 13, 2015, at 03:31 pm

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) Indian Tennis icon Sania Mirza on Monday said she was feeling humbled after becoming the first woman from the nation to become number one doubles player in the world.

Kings XI Punjab beat Mumbai Indians

Apr 13, 2015, at 05:54 am

Mumbai, April 12 (IBNS) Kings XI Punjab sealed a comfortable 18-run win over Mumbai Indians as Axar Patel and Mitchell Johnson took two wickets each in the IPL match here.

Rajasthan Royals beat Delhi Daredevils

Apr 13, 2015, at 05:09 am

Delhi, April 12 (IBNS) Deepak Hooda's half century helped Rajasthan Royals seal last ball thriller against Delhi Darevils by three wickets in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday.

Sania is World No. 1 in Women Doubles Tennis

Apr 13, 2015, at 03:03 am

Charleston, US, Apr 12 (IBNS): Tennis star Sania Mirza on Sunday became the first Indian to become the Women Doubles World No.1.

Lewis Hamilton wins Chinese Grand Prix

Apr 13, 2015, at 02:36 am

Shanghai, April 12 (IBNS)- Lewis Hamilton won Chinese Grand Prix for the fourth time in his career as Nico Rosberg bagged the second spot.

Sania just a win away from becoming no.1 double player

Apr 12, 2015, at 07:06 pm

Charleston, US, April 12 (IBNS): Indian tennis star Sania Mirza is just a win away from becoming the new doubles world no.1.

Gaming in India has experienced a huge transformation: Santanu

Apr 12, 2015, at 07:00 pm

A National champion in football computer games, Santanu Basu recently touched a new personal achievement when he was associated with leading technology brand Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). Santanu has represented India in maximum computer gaming events across the globe including Asian indoor games that happened in Korea last year and secured 4th position in International e-Sports world championship in China this year. IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra caught up with the gamer over a quick chat over his profession, passion and dreams. Excerpts:

One killed, three injured in Udalguri blast

Apr 12, 2015, at 06:48 pm

Guwahati, Apr 12 (IBNS) : One civilian was killed and three others were injured in a powerful explosion in Assam's Udalguri district on Sunday morning, police said.

Performing in Kolkata was an amazing feeling: Aras Gibieza

Apr 12, 2015, at 05:52 pm

Lithuanian stunt rider Aras Gibieza recently visited Kolkata as a part of the Red Bull North East Tour. IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra caught up with him for a quick chat. Excerpts:

SRK congratulates RCB

Apr 12, 2015, at 03:58 pm

Kolkata/New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS): Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has congratulated Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore after his side defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL match last night.

Gayle smashes 96 to help RCB beat KKR

Apr 12, 2015, at 05:13 am

Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS): Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star Chris Gayle raised a storm in Eden Gardens with his 56-ball 96 to guide his side to three wickets victory against current champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) here on Saturday.

Mumbai FC pay for contentious penalty

Apr 12, 2015, at 04:17 am

Mumbai, Apr 11 (IBNS): Mumbai FC were unfortunate to concede a goal from a contentious late penalty, which resulted in their 0-1 defeat to Dempo SC, Goa in a 15th round I-League match at the Cooperage ground on Saturday.

KKR post 177 runs against RCB

Apr 12, 2015, at 04:04 am

Kolkata, Apr 11(IBNS) Kolkata Knight Riders scored 177 runs for the loss of six wickets against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in an Indian Premier League match here.

I-League: Pune FC go down fighting 2-3 to East Bengal

Apr 12, 2015, at 03:51 am

Balewadi, Apr 11 (IBNS) Pune FC fought hard but went down fighting 2-3 to East Bengal FC in an I-League Round-16 encounter at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi on Saturday.

IPL: McCullum hits 100, CSK beat Hyderabad

Apr 12, 2015, at 03:07 am

Chennai, Apr 11 (IBNS): Riding on a blistering 100 by Brendon McCullum, Chennai Super Kings commenced their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign on winning note the two-time champions defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 45 runs here on Saturday.

McCullum powers CSK to 209 with his 100

Apr 11, 2015, at 11:39 pm

Chennai, Apr 11 (IBNS): Continuing his strong form from the World Cup, New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum hammered 56-ball 100 to guide Chennai Super Kings to 209 runs for the loss of four wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here on Saturday.

Delhi Dynamos FC holds Open football trials

Apr 11, 2015, at 11:05 pm

New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): This April will see a football revolution sweep Delhi. Young and budding football players in the city born in 2002, 2003 or 2004 got an opportunity to showcase their talent.

Sania-Hingis reach Family Circle Cup semifinals

Apr 11, 2015, at 10:49 pm

Charleston, April 11 (IBNS) Indian Tennis icon Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Martina Hingis reached the semi-finals of the Family Circle Cup by beating Anabel Medina Garrigues of Spain and Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazakhstan here on Friday.

Captaining in the IPL is a lot easier: Kohli

Apr 11, 2015, at 07:17 am

Kolkata, Apr 10 (IBNS) Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virt Kohli on Friday said he feels that captaining in the Indian Premier league (IPL) is 'lot easier'.

Rajasthan Royals beat Kings XI Punjab

Apr 11, 2015, at 05:35 am

Pune, April 10(IBNS)- Riding on an all-round performance by James Faulkner, Rajasthan Royals clinched a comfortable 26 runs win over Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here on Friday.

England needs to beat West Indies to retain third Test spot

Apr 11, 2015, at 04:52 am

Dubai, Apr 10 (IBNS) After an enthralling and exciting ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, the focus now shifts to the traditional format of the game when the West Indies and England go head to head in a three-Test series which starts in Antigua on Monday.

I-League: Pune FC look to build on unbeaten home run; host East Bengal

Apr 11, 2015, at 03:45 am

Balewadi Apr 10 (IBNS) Pune FC will be keen to break their jinx against East Bengal when they host the Kolkata side in an I-League Round-16 encounter at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi on Saturday.

Lancashire sings James Faulkner

Apr 11, 2015, at 01:29 am

London, Apr 10 (IBNS): English country side Lancashire have signed Australia all-rounder James Faulkner as an overseas player.

I was personally very disappointed: Kohli

Apr 11, 2015, at 12:27 am

Kolkata, Apr 10 (IBNS): Indian Test team skipper Virat Kohli has broke his silence over the recent criticisms he faced over his performance during the World Cup semi-final clash against Australia and said he was 'personally disappointed' by the remarks.

Cricket world mourns Richie Benaud's death

Apr 10, 2015, at 11:03 pm

London, Apr 10 (IBNS) The world of cricket on Friday mourned the death of ex- Australia captain and legendary cricket commentator Richie Benaud.

BCCI confirms inappropriate approach to IPL player

Apr 10, 2015, at 10:25 pm

Mumbai, Apr 10 (IBNS) An inappropriate approach was made to a member of the Rajasthan Royals Team that is currently participating in the Pepsi IPL 2015, confirmed the Indian cricket board BCCI on Friday.

ICC condoles the passing of Richie Benaud

Apr 10, 2015, at 05:11 pm

Dubai, Apr 10 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has offered its condolences to the family and friends of former Australia captain and broadcasting legend Richie Benaud who has passed away at the age of 84 following a prolonged illness.

FC Goa kicks off grassroots initiative

Apr 10, 2015, at 06:51 am

Goa, Apr 9 (IBNS)-FC Goa's Grassroots development programme which commenced a few months ago saw FC Goa reaching out to over 20,000 children and actively mentoring and coaching over 1500students from 16 schools in the sport of football.

CSK clinch 1 run thriller against DD

Apr 10, 2015, at 05:34 am

Chennai, Apr 9 (IBNS)- Chennai Super Kings defeated Delhi Daredevils to clinch the second game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as the Delhi outfit fell short of 1 run while chasing 150 runs on Thursday.

Freestyle stuntrider Aras woos Kolkata

Apr 10, 2015, at 05:34 am

Kolkata, Apr 9 (IBNS) After having wooed the audience during the 8 city India Bike Week On-Tour,Lithuanian stunt biker Aras Gibieza landed in Kolkata on Thursday, the first stop of his tour across north east India.