Galle, Aug 12 (IBNS): Indian bowlers dominated the day as they bowled out Sri Lanka for 183 runs in their first innings on the first day of the Test series here on Wednesday.
Azerbaijan, Aug 11 (IBNS) Three events were contested at the ISSF World Cup in Azerbaijan, today where Mai and Cao of the People's Republic of China won the 50m Pistol Men and the 25m Pistol Women events.
"All schemes of the Ministry and the Sports Authority of India are gender neutral"
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS) The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports Sarbananda Sonowal said that all schemes of the Ministry and the Sports Authority of India are gender neutral, inclusive schemes and are equally applicable to women sportspersons.
Sania Mirza to be conferred Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS): Indian Tennis icon Sania Mirza, who has won several tournaments in recent times in doubles, will be conferred India's highest sports award Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, media reports said on Tuesday.
You have got to think how you can take 20 wickets: Ravi Shastri
Colombo, Aug 11 (IBNS): Indian cricket team director Ravi Shastri has said that the team should think about taking 20 wickets and move towards winning matches.
Australia A defeat India A by 3 wickets
Chennai, Aug 10 (IBNS) Australia A defeated India A by three wickets here on Monday to secure a berth in the finals of the tri-series which also features South Africa A.
India wins runners up trophy in its group in under-12 Asian Youth Football Festa
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS: The Under 12 team of Green wood School, Dimapur, Nagaland representing India at the Asian Youth Football Festa 2015 held at Anseong in Gyeonggi – do Province of South Korea from Aug 7 to Aug 9 has got second position in their group in the Festa by winning 3 out 4 matches in their group.
Sri Lanka eyes series win to overtake India in Test rankings
Dubai, Aug 10 (IBNS) Sri Lanka and India will face off in the first of a three-Test series at Galle on Wednesday with one eye on the ICC Test Team Rankings as both teams aim to improve their respective positions.
London, Aug 9 (IBNS): Two-time Olympic champion Vincent Hancock (USA) won Sunday's Skeet Men final in Gabala, securing a spot in the US Olympic team for Rio 2016. His aim is set: winning the third Olympic title in a row, something never achieved by a shotgun shooter before.
Quinton de Kock's century goes in vain as India A win by 8 wickets
Chennai, Aug 9 (IBNS) India A defeated South Africa A by 8 wickets to win the 50 overs match here on Sunday.
Michael Clarke to retire after Ashes
Nottingham, Aug 8 (IBNS) Ending an era in world cricket which saw Australia regain supremacy in ODIs by clinching the World Cup under his leadership this year, Michael Clarke, the Australian Test captain announced his retirement at the post match presentation ceremony of the Ashes here on Saturday, moments after his team succumbed to yet another defeat at the hands of arch-rivals England, who regained the urn.
Day three: Match ends in a draw, India and Sri Lanka Board President XI share honors
Colombo, Aug 8 (IBNS) The one-off practice match between host Sri Lanka Board President XI and the Indian Cricket Team ended in a stalemate here on Saturday.
Australian captain Michael Clarke announces retirement from test cricket
Nottingham, Aug 8 (IBNS) Australian test captain, Michael Clarke announced his retirement from test cricket here on Saturday.
England wins fourth test by an innings and 78 runs, regains the Ashes
Nottingham, Aug 8 (IBNS) Team England achieved an emphatic victory by an innings and 78 runs over arch-rivals Australia here on Saturday to regain the Ashes and go 3-1 in the ongoing series.
Last ISSF World Cup Stage kicks-off in Gabala
London, Aug 8 (IBNS) The last ISSF World Cup Stage of the season has been officially opened in Gabala, Azerbaijan, on Saturday.