South Africa elect to field first, Harbhajan Singh to play today

Cuttuck, Oct 5 (IBNS) South Africa has won the toss and decided to field first in the second T20 match against India here on Monday.

Shashank Manohar elected as BCCI president

Mumbai, Oct 4 (IBNS): Commencing a new innings in BCCI history, Shashank Manohar has been elected as the new president of the board on Sunday.

Delhi Dynamos FC ropes in goalkeepers Sanjiban Ghosh, Ishan Debnath

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IBNS): Delhi Dynamos FC on Sunday announced the signing of two goalkeepers Sanjiban Ghosh and Ishan Debnath on emergency loan.

Amateur golfers tee off at BMW Golf Cup International 2015 in Kolkata

Kolkata, Oct 4 (IBNS) The BMW Golf Cup International 2015, an exclusive golf event for BMW owners, on Saturday at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club in Kolkata, saw amateurs golfers from Eastern India take on their opponents to set up a berth for the national finals.

Pune FC Under-17s all set for 56th Subroto Cup

New Delhi Oct 3 (IBNS) Pune FC is all set to mark another first in their youth development programme when the Club’s Under-17 team embarks for the 56th edition of the prestigious Subroto Cup International Football Tournament in New Delhi.

Female game changers, mentors meet for leadership programme

Zurich, Oct 3 (IBNS) A week-long workshop as part of FIFA’s Female Leadership Development Programme – an initiative aiming to improve the gender balance in football decision-making – has concluded in Zurich on Friday.

ICC Women's Team Rankings launched

Dubai, Oct 3 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has launched the official ICC Women’s Team Rankings, which incorporate results in all three formats of the game into one rankings system.

Duminy destroys Indian bowlers, South Africa beat MS Dhoni's men to take 1-0 lead

Dharmasala, Oct 2 (IBNS): Rohit Sharma's century went in vain as JP Duminy smashed a magnificent knock of 68 runs off 34 balls to beat India by seven wickets in the first T20 match here on Friday.

Junior Women's Nationals: Pune FC's Sasha Pimento and Smriti Girish selected in Maharashtra Under-18 squad

Panaji, Oct 2 (IBNS) Pune FC Women’s Team strikers Sasha Pimento and Smriti Girish have been selected to represent the Maharashtra Under-18 squad in the upcoming Junior Women’s National Football Championship to be held in Goa from Oct 5.

BCB disappointed at tour postponement by CA

Dhaka, Oct 2 (IBNS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday said it is disappointed at the decision of Cricket Australia (CA) to postpone the Test series in Bangladesh on 'security' grounds.

Special toss coin launched for Freedom Series between India, South Africa

Mumbai, Oct 2 (IBNS) On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has launched a specially minted toss coin with the iconic images of Gandhi ji and Nelson Mandela for the Freedom Series.

India slips 12 positions in latest FIFA rankings

Zurich, Oct 2 (IBNS): India has slipped 12 places in the latest FIFA rankings.

Cricket Australia postpones Bangladesh tour

Sydney, Oct 2 (IBNS): Amid security concerns, Australia on Thursday announced its decision to postpone their tour to Bangladesh.

Gurkirat Singh romps home to Kolkata Juniors title

Kolkata, Oct 1 (IBNS): Overnight co-leader Gurkirat Singh strolled to a comfortable five stroke win at the Kolkata Juniors at the Par – 72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club after carding one-over 73 for the day and finishing with a gross of five-over 149 for the week.

CEAT signs 3-year bat endorsement deal with Suresh Raina

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IBNS) CEAT Ltd. has signedace Indian cricketer Suresh Raina for a 3-year long bat endorsementassociation.