Sourav Ganguly launches book on APJ Abdul Kalam
Kolkata, Sept 6 (IBNS) Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday launched 'Pupils' President APJ Abdul Kalam’, a piece handpicked to chart the life and journey of ex- Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam at Oxford Bookstore in Kolkata.
East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan to win CFL
Kolkata, Sept 6 (IBNS) In a thrilling Kolkata Derby clash, East Bengal completely dominated the match to beat arch-rivals Mohun Bagan 4-0 and win the sixth Calcutta Football League (CFL) premier division title in Kolkata on Sunday.
Australian all-rounder Shane Watson quits Test cricket
London/ Sydney, Sept 6 (IBNS) Australian all-rounder Shane Watson on Sunday announced his retirement from Test cricket.
US Open: Double delight for Bopanna, Sania-Martina-Leander advance to next round
New York, Sept 6 (IBNS) Rohan Bopanna won both his matches in the Men's Doubles and Mixed Doubles category to advance to the next round, other Indian players, Sania Mirza and Leander Peas too advanced in the Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles respectively with their common partner Martina Hingis, here on Saturday.
Kolkata, Sept 5 (IBNS): The champions of the first season of Indian Super League comes closer to people of The City of Joy with the inauguration of the first Atletico de Kolkata merchandise kiosk which is situated at the basement level near Spencer’s Retail Store at the Quest Mall in Kolkata.
"Iran are special team but we are not afraid"
New Delhi, Sept 5 (IBNS) A couple of days prior to India's World Cup Qualifier clash against 'Giants of Asia,' Iran, Subrata Paul stressed that India will stay all "focussed" and play with "passion" when it kicks-off at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Sept 8.
Sachin Tendulkar greets his coach Ramakant Achrekar on Teacher's Day
Mumbai, Sept 5 (IBNS): Former India skipper and batting icon Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday greeted his coach Ramakant Achrekar on the occasion of Teacher's Day.
Denesh Ramdin removed as West Indies Test skipper, Jason Holder replaces him
Bridgetown, Sept 5 (IBNS): West Indies selectors have removed Denesh Ramdin as the Test captain, officials said on Saturday.
BCCI announces Bangladesh 'A' tour of India
Mumbai, Sept 5 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have confirmed the schedule for Bangladesh 'A' tour of India, 2015.
Rafael Nadal crashes out of US Open
New York, Sept 5 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal on Saturday was defeated by Italian Fabio Fognini in the US Open Men's singles event, ending his hopes of clinching the title here.
US Open: Fognini shocks Nadal; Sania, Leander bow out
New York, Sept 5 (IBNS) In a thrilling five-set encounter for 3 hours and 46 minutes, Italy’s Fabio Fognini came from behind to beat former world number one and higher ranked Rafael Nadal, here on Friday.
BCCI constitutes committee for managing Rajasthan cricket
Mumbai, Sept 4 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has constituted an ad-hoc committee for managing cricket affairs in Rajasthan. The committee has been tasked to ensure the participation of Rajasthan teams in various BCCI tournaments in the upcoming domestic season.
Productive first meeting of the 2016 FIFA Reform Committee in Berne
Zurich, Sept 4 (IBNS) The 2016 FIFA Reform Committee on Thursday concluded its first meeting following a productive two day session in Switzerland’s capital Berne.
Segovia/Kolkata, Sept 4 (IBNS): Atlético de Kolkata won their first friendly match against Gimnástica Segoviana CF U-19 team at the Los Angeles de San Rafael ground in El Espinar, Segovia, Spain.
US Open: Martina-Sania enter second round, Wozniacki crashes out
New York, Sept 4 (IBNS) The Indo-Swiss pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis entered the second round with ease but in another encounter Caroline Wozniacki's progress was halted by the unseeded P Cetkovska as the fourth seeded Danish tennis star was ousted in the second round, here on Thursday.