Mumbai FC unfortunate to concede soft goals, lose 1-3 to Salgaocar

Mar 29, 2015, at 03:35 am

Mumbai, Mar 28 (IBNS) Despite giving it their best shot, Mumbai FC were unfortunate to conceded a couple of soft goals which resulted in their 1-3 loss to Salgaocar SC, Goa in a 10th round I-League match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Margao on Saturday.

Balwant Singh guides Mohun Bagan to Kolkata Derby win

Mar 29, 2015, at 03:04 am

Kolkata, Mar 28 (IBNS) McDowell’s Mohun Bagan won the crunch encounter against bitter rivals Kingfisher East Bengal 1-0 in the return leg of the Kolkata Derby in the Hero I-League, courtesy of a Balwant Singh goal early in the second half.

'Motivated' India gear up for 'Tough' Syria challenge

Mar 29, 2015, at 02:39 am

Dhaka, Mar 28 (IBNS) Can motivation and depression walk hand in hand? In Football, it does.

Its a great day: Saina after achieving world no.1 rank

Mar 29, 2015, at 01:54 am

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Indian badminton icon Saina Nehwal on Saturday said it was a 'great day' for he as she climbed to the number one sport in the world rankings, creating a new history in the history of the game in India.

Clarke to quit ODI cricket after Sunday's WC final

Mar 29, 2015, at 01:31 am

Melbourne, Mar 28 (IBNS): Ahead of his side's crucial final match of the World Cup against New Zealand, Australian captain Michael Clarke surprised his fans and the cricketing world as he announced that he will not play ODI cricket after Sunday's high-voltage clash.

Saina creates history, touches world no. 1 ranking

Mar 29, 2015, at 12:50 am

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Creating history and writing a new chapter in the history of Indian badminton, iconic star Saina Nehwal on Saturday reached the world number one ranking following Spain's Carolina Marin's defeat in the India Open Super Series semifinal clash.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 breaking records and capturing hearts: Statistics

Mar 28, 2015, at 08:07 pm

Melbourne, Mar 28 (IBNS): ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 has been a record-breaking tournament and has cemented the event's position as one of the most popular sporting spectacles in the world, according to statistics released on Saturday.

Team of first All India Services Expedition to Mt. Everest calls on PM

Mar 28, 2015, at 04:44 am

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): A five-member team, which is embarking on the first All India Services Expedition to Mt. Everest, called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday.

Pune golfer Arvind Sethi storms into Mercedes Trophy World Final

Mar 28, 2015, at 01:56 am

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): Arvind Sethi from Pune along with Sandeep Garg and Anuj Khera from Delhi NCR claimed the winner’s spots at the 15th annual edition of Mercedes Trophy India National Final held at the par 72, 7020 yard Oxford Golf and Country Club in Pune.

Mumbai FC coach wary of conditions, hopes for positive result against Salgaocar

Mar 28, 2015, at 01:50 am

Mumbai, Mar 27 (IBNS) Mumbai FC have their task cut out for their 10th round I-League match against Salgaocar SC, Goa to be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Margao on Saturday.

Uzbekistan snatch it in last four minutes

Mar 28, 2015, at 01:12 am

Dhaka, Mar 27 (IBNS): Football can be so much deceptive. Two goals in the last four minutes against Asian giants Uzbekistan ranked 72 in the World can only bring lament.

Adra hosts International rating chess tournament

Mar 28, 2015, at 01:01 am

Adra, Mar 27 (IBNS): 'Adra Fide Open International Rating Chess Tournament' organized by South Eastern Railway Sports Association (SERSA) was inaugurated at Officers’ Club in Adra on Thursday on Friday.

Kochi Port Trust wins 39th All India Major Ports Football Championship

Mar 28, 2015, at 12:53 am

Kolkata, Mar 27 (IBNS) Cochin Port Trust has won the 39th All India Major Ports Football Championship beating Kolkata Port Trust 2-1.

Team India made us proud: BCCI

Mar 27, 2015, at 06:04 pm

Mumbai, Mar 27 (IBNS): As India crushed out of the World Cup after Australia defeated the current World Champions by 95 runs in the semi-final of the tournament on Thursday, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said it recognises the stupendous efforts of the team in their attempt to regain the World Cup.

Archer calls Dhoni a 'great captain'

Mar 27, 2015, at 04:17 am

London, Mar 26 (IBNS): Bestselling author author Jeffrey Archer on Thursday praised India skipper MS Dhoni and called him a 'great captain' as he played a fighting knock against Australia in the semi-final of the World Cup.

Sachin, others back Indian team

Mar 27, 2015, at 04:14 am

New Delhi/Sydney, Mar 26 (IBNS): Former Indian players, including Sachin Tendulkar, came out in support of Team India after the side suffered a massive 95 runs defeat at the hands of Australia in the semi-final of the World Cup on Thursday.

Twitterati blames Anushka over Virat's poor show in WC semis

Mar 26, 2015, at 11:59 pm

New Delhi/Mumbai, Mar 26 (IBNS): As India crushed out of the World Cup after Australia defeated the current World Champions by 95 runs in the semi-final of the tournament here on Thursday, dejected fans took to the social media platform and expressed their anguish.

Injury hit India get ready for test against Uzbekistan

Mar 26, 2015, at 11:07 pm

Dhaka, Mar 26 (IBNS) It's Mar 26 and it's Bangladesh's Independence Day. The sense of history, the two Countries being 'One' quite many years some back and yet so much inseparable even today despite the International boundary, strike you at every step.

Australia crush India to reach WC final

Mar 26, 2015, at 10:54 pm

Sydney, Mar 26 (IBNS): India crushed out of the World Cup after Australia defeated the current World Champions by 95 runs in the semi-final of the tournament here on Thursday.

Mohit Sharma out , India loses ninth wicket at 232/9 in 44.5 overs

Mar 26, 2015, at 10:32 pm

Sydney, Mar 26(IBNS) India came close to a big defeat when they lost the ninth wicket at 232 as Mohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin went back to the pavilion in two successive deliveries in the 46 over of their ICC World Cup semi-final match against Austraila here on Thursday.

Dhoni out , India loses seventh wicket at 231/7 in 44.3 overs

Mar 26, 2015, at 10:17 pm

Sydney, Mar 26(IBNS) India lost its seventh wicket when skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was out at the team's total of 231 ending the fight against Austraila's mammoth 328 in their ICC World Cup semi-final match here on Thursday.

Jadeja out , India loses sixth wicket at 208/6 in 41.5 overs

Mar 26, 2015, at 10:15 pm

Sydney, Mar 26(IBNS) India lost its sixth wicket when allrounder Ravindra Jadeja was out at the total of 208 almost ending the fight that skipper MS Dhoni continued to pull the team out of a disaster while chasing a target of 39 runs in their semi-final match against Australia here on Thursday.

India 196/5 at the end of 40 overs

Mar 26, 2015, at 09:59 pm

Sydney, Mar 26(IBNS) Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni continued to wage a grim battle as India was 196 for five wickets at the end of the 40th over in their ICC World Cup semi-final match against Australia here on Thursday, standing too far away from a victory target of 329.

Rahane out , India loses fifth wicket at 178 in 36.2 overs

Mar 26, 2015, at 09:48 pm

Sydney, Mar 26(IBNS) India was in for a great trouble losing its fifth wicket at 178 as the spectre of a defeat loomed large in their semi-final match against Australia here on Thursday.

India 170/4 at the end of 35 overs

Mar 26, 2015, at 09:33 pm

Sydney, Mar 26(IBNS) Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Azinkya Rahane walked on the razor's edge as India scored 170 for four wickets at the end of the 35th over in their ICC World Cup semi-final match against Australia here on Thursday.

India 138/4 after 30 overs

Mar 26, 2015, at 09:05 pm

Sydney, Mar 26 (IBNS): India was struggling at 138 for four wickets at the end of the 30th over in their ICC World Cup semi-final match against Australia here today as skipper MS Dhoni and Azinkya Rahane took up the cudgel for a fightback while cashing a mammoth victory target of 328.

Raina out , India loses fourth wicket at 108 in 23 overs

Mar 26, 2015, at 08:45 pm

Sydney, Mar 26(IBNS) India tottered at 108 losing four precious wickets as they chased a mammoth 329-run victory target set by Australia in their semi-final match here on Thursday.

India 95/3 after 20 overs

Mar 26, 2015, at 08:38 pm

Sydney, Mar 26 (IBNS): Chasing a mammoth 329 runs target, India was in a difficult situation as they scored 95 at the end of the 20th over losing three precious wickets.

Rohit out , India loses third wicket at 91 in 18 overs

Mar 26, 2015, at 08:29 pm

Sydney, Mar 26(IBNS) India slipped into a dire strait when they lost three wickets scoring only 91 runs while chasing a winning target of 329 runs in their semi-final match against Australia here on Thursday.

Kohli out , India loses second wicket at 78

Mar 26, 2015, at 08:16 pm

Sydney, Mar 26(IBNS) Soon after Shikhar Dhawan's departure, India lost its second wicket when Virat Kholi was out at the team's total 78 in their semi-final match against Australia.