Roger Federer gains no. 2 rank
London, Aug 24 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis star Roger Federer moved to the number 2 spot in the last ATP rankings released on Monday.
Second Test: India mauls Sri Lanka by 278 runs to level series 1-1
Colombo, Aug 24 (IBNS) Offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin propelled India to a thumping 278-run victory over Sri Lanka and level the series on the final day of their second test match in Colombo making Kumar Sangkara's last match look more melancholic.
ICC Chief Executive congratulates Kumar Sangkara on his retirement
Dubai, Aug 24 (IBNS) The Chief Executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC) David Richardson has paid tributes to former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara, who retired from international cricket on Monday.
U Mumba wins Pro Kabaddi Season 2
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IBNS): Shabeer Bapu Sharfudeen turned out to be the superhero for U Mumba as they were declared the ultimate champions of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi Season 2 on Sunday.
Sri Lanka tour: Wriddhiman Saha , Murali Vijay ruled out
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IBNS) The BCCI on Sunday Indian players Wriddhiman Saha and Murali Vijay ruled out of the remainder of India's tour of Sri Lanka.
Ishant Sharma fined 65 per cent of his match fee for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Dubai, Aug 23 (IBNS) India fast bowler Ishant Sharma has been fined 65 per cent of his match fee for twice breaching the ICC Conduct of Conduct during Saturday’s play in the second Test against Sri Lanka at P.Sara Oval in Colombo.
Indian U-19 Colts kick-start their SAFF Championship campaign
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS) The Indian U-19 National Team kicked-off their SAFF U-19 2015 Championship campaign with a 2-0 win over Afghanistan on Sunday at the ANFA HQ in Satdobato, Nepal.
Delhi Dynamos unveiled Florent Malouda in EPL
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): : Delhi Dynamos FC announced today former Chelsea and French winger Florent Malouda for the second season of the Indian Super League (ISL).
Fifth Test: Australia win by an innings and 46 runs, England win the series 3-2
London, Aug 23 (IBNS) Australia may have lost the Ashes 2015 series to arch rivals England but that did not stop the side from thumping hosts England by an innings and 46 runs to win the fifth and final Test match of the series, gifting their skipper Michael Clarke a fitting farewell gift, here on Sunday.
Usain Bolt wins 100m gold at Athletics World Championships
Beijing, Aug 23 (IBNS) Usain Bolt edged past his closest rival and a clear favorite Justin Gatlin to win the 100 meters Gold at the Athletics World Championships here on Sunday.
Sanga scores 18 in his last official Test innings
Colombo, Aug 23 (IBNS) Sri Lankan batting maestro and cricketing legend, Kumara Sangakkara on Sunday played the last official test innings of his life, scoring 18 runs before being dismissed by India’s Ravichandran Ashwin, here on the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium.
Ajinkya Rahane's century help India put on a massive lead
Colombo, Aug 23 (IBNS) Ajinkya Rahane completed his fourth international Test hundred as his team set a 413 runs target for Sri Lanka to chase and win the second test, here on Sunday.
Ashes Test: England struggle after asked to follow-on by Australia
London, Aug 22 (IBNS) The Aussie bowlers continued with their good work as England struggled in their second innings, trailing by a 129 runs after being asked to follow-on by Michael Clarke in the last Ashes Test, here on Saturday.
Thirimanne fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Colombo, Aug 22 (IBNS) Sri Lanka's Lahiru Thirimanne has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third day’s play in the second cricket Test against India at the P.Sara Oval, Colombo, on Saturday.
Sania-Hingis pair enters Cincinnati Masters semis
California, Aug 22 (IBNS) The top seeded doubles pair, Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis entered the semis of the Cincinnati Masters on Friday.