India beat Sri Lanka to clinch series 2-1
Colombo, Sept 1 (IBNS): The Sinhalese Sports Club Ground here witnessed a history as India defeated the hosts by 117 runs in the third match to clinch a series on the Sri Lankan soil after 22 years on Tuesday.
Players aim for upward movements in England-Australia ODI series
Dubai, Sept 1 (IBNS) Reshuffling of the pack in the middle of the ICC ODI Player Rankings is on the cards as England hosts world champion Australia in a five-match One-Day International (ODI) series, which starts in Southampton on Thursday.
US Open: Djokovic-Williams-Nadal enter 2nd round, Ivanovic-Nishikori make shock exit
New York, Sept 1 (IBNS) World number one and top seed Novak Djokovic breezed past his opponent, Brazilian J Souza 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 to enter the second round of the US Open tournament in style, here on Monday.
Pune, Aug 31 (IBNS) : India and Nepal fought out to finish the International Friendly as a draw at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune 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.