Ravi Shastri appointed director of Team India for Bangladesh tour

Mumbai, Jun 2 (IBNS) Ravi Shastri, former India Captain, has been appointed as Director of the Indian cricket team for the tour of Bangladesh, starting on June 10, said the BCCI on Tuesday.

I want to create strong bonds: Virat Kohli on Team India

Kolkata, Jun 2 (IBNS) Virat Kohli, India's Test captain, has outlined an ambitious vision for the team, saying that India has the ability to be the best in the world in conversation with The Cricket Monthly, ESPNcricinfo's digital magazine

Women's cricket teams named for Challenger Trophy

Mumbai, June 1 (IBNS) The Women's Selection Committee met in Delhi earlier on Monday, to pick the India Red, India Blue and India Green (Under-19) teams for the Challenger Trophy, to be played at Mysore from June 14 to 17 in preparation for New Zealand’s tour of India in June-July 2015.

Defending champion Maria Sharapova crash out of French Open

Paris, June 1 (IBNS): Maria Sharapova's dream of clinching French Open title was shattered on Monday as the Russian crashed out of the tournament after being defeated by Lucie Safarova here.

Parle FC successfully defend the Vile Parle Premier League title

Mumbai, June 1 (IBNS) Parle FC defeat Parle Dazzlers to win the Vile Parle Premier League (VPPL) while Vile Parle Championship (VPC) team, Parle Tigers, clinch promotion to VPPL by beating Parle Wanderers in a promotion play-off at Dubashi Ground, Vile Parle East, Mumbai.

Sachin, Sourav, Laxman in BCCI advisory committee

Mumbai, June 1 (IBNS) Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman have been incorporated in the cricket advisory committee of the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI).

French Open: Sania-Martina reach Q/F

Paris, May 31 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Sania Mirrza and her doubles partner Martina Hingis reached the quarter-final of the French Open by beating Karin Knapp and Roberta Knapp in the clash here on Sunday.

Bello's header seals Hero I-League trophy for Mohun Bagan after 13 years

Bangalore, May 31 (IBNS) Bello Rasaq scored a late goal as he helped Kolkata's giants Mohun Bagan lift the prestigious I- League by managing to hold Bengaluru FC to a 1-1 draw in a crucial match of the tournament here on Sunday.

Mohun Bagan clinch I-League

Bangalore, May 31 (IBNS): Kolkata erupted in joy as Mohun Bagan clinched the I-League by finishing the crucial match against Bengaluru FC to a 1-1 draw here on Sunday.

Asia's Biggest School Rowing Meet at Rabindra Sarobar from May 31

Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS) 43rd KC Mahindra All India school rowing championship, the biggest school regatta in Asia , being organized by Lake Club, will be held at Rabindra Sarobor lake here from May 31 to June 6.

Singh qualifies for Rio Olympics

Munich, May 31 (IBNS) Indian shooter Gurpreet Singh has qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games after he finished fourth in the 10m Air Pistol category at the ongoing ISSF World Cup here on Sunday.

Kolkata: Amway 65th State Athletic Championship concludes

Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS) The four- day long Amway 65th State Athletic Championship culminated in the gala closing ceremony with felicitation of athletes and district units.

Contenders ready to kick-start Intercontinental Cup 2015-17

Dubai, May 31 (IBNS): All four Associate nations, which recently impressed at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, will be in action from Tuesday in their opening round matches of the four-day first-class Intercontinental Cup 2015-17, which is a pathway for Test cricket.

Paes-Hingis crash out of French Open

Paris, May 31 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Leander Paes and his mixed doubles partner Martina Hingis crashed out of the French Open after being defeated by Katarina Srebotnik and Horia Tecau in a round two clash here.

Chanderpaul left out of WI Test squad against Australia

Roseau,Dominica, May 31 (IBNS): Senior batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has been left out of the 14-man West Indies squad for the first Test of the International Home Test Series against Australia, starting this Wednesday at Windsor Park here.