Sri Lanka end with 67 for 3 chasing a target of 386 on day four

Colombo, Aug 31 (IBNS) Sri Lanka found themselves at a precarious 67 for 3 after India set them a steep target of 386 to win the Test match and clinch the 3 match Test series 2-1, at the end of the fourth day’s play here on Monday.

BCCI-CSA name "The Mahatma Gandhi-Nelson Mandela Series"

Mumbai, Aug 31 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) have announced that they will title all future bilateral series between the two countries- "The Mahatma Gandhi-Nelson Mandela Series".

Delhi Dynamos announce pre-season schedule

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): As a part of their Pre-season campaign Delhi Dynamos is set to take Sweden by the storm as they will be traveling with their full squad to the Scandinavian paradise.

Third Test: Nuwan Pradeep's late strike leaves India score at 21 for 3

Colombo, Aug 30 (IBNS) India for most part of the day were brilliant and outplayed the hosts, Sri Lanka, at every department until debutant Kusal Janith Perera hit a fine fifty to bail his side out first and later Nuwan Pradeep’s belligerent spell left the visitors reeling at 21 for the loss of 3 wickets after they managed to secure a 111- run lead in the first innings, here on Sunday.

Delhi Dynamos FC gaffer on scoresheet again

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): Delhi Dynamos marquee player manager Roberto Carlos featured and scored for the World Stars in their game against Iran stars on Saturday.

Usain Bolt win 11th World Championships gold

Beijing, Aug 29 (IBNS) Usain Bolt grabbed his third gold in the ongoing World Championships by grabbing the medal in the 4x100m relay category here.

Third Test: Cheteshwar Pujara, Amit Mishra help India put on 292 for 8 at stumps on day two

Colombo, Aug 29 (IBNS) In a rain hit day, Cheteshwar Pujara, making a comeback into the Test side after being over looked for months, scored a fine unbeaten century to propel his side to 292 for 8 at stumps, here on Saturday, the second day of the third Test match between India and Sri Lanka.

Sania Mirza gets Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukheejee on Saturday conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award to Indian Tennis icon Sania Mirza.

Delhi Dynamos FC bolster their attack with Adil Nabi

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): West Bromwich Albion’s biggest talent, Adil Nabi will be the first player in history to be transferred from the English Premier League to India.The 21 year old won the hearts of the Baggies supporters last season when he scored 12 goals and set up 6 other in only 22 games for the youth team. Amongst his goals was a hat-trick against Aston Villa and a brace against English giants Arsenal FC.

India women's hockey team qualifies for 2016 Rio Olympics

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS) Indian women's hockey team will return to the Olympics after of 36 years as it qualified for next year's Rio Games.

Delhi Dynamos FC bolster their attack with Adil Nabi

New Delhi,Aug 29 (IBNS) West Bromwich Albion's Adil Nabi will be the first player in history to be transferred from the English Premier League to India.

National Sports Awards: President to present awards in various categories on Aug 29

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee will present the National Sports Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Aug 29.

NEUFC to conduct pre-season tour of ISL in South Africa from Sep 1

Guwahati, Aug 28 (IBNS): NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) on Friday announced that the club will be conducting its 2015 pre-season tour of the Hero Indian Super League in South Africa from September 1 to September 22, 2015.

BCCI Working Committee meeting adjourned sine die

Kolkata, Aug 28 (IBNS): The issue of the presence of former BCCI boss N Srinivasan created trouble in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Working Committee meeting here.

Third Test: Rain forces early stumps on day one, India 50 for the loss of 2 wickets

Colombo, Aug 28 (IBNS) Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara looked to solidify the Indian innings after a sudden jolt by the Lankan bowlers in the morning session of play left the visitors stranded at 14 for 2, but incessant rain prevented any further play from happening as the umpires were forced to call off play here on Friday, day one of the third and final Test match of the series.