Australia post 572, India finish the day at 71/1
Sydney, Jan 7 (IBNS): Australian batsmen continued their dominance as Steve Smith hit a century to post 572 runs for the loss of seven wickets before declaring their innings at the end of the second day of the fourth Tests match here on Wednesday.
Pity that athletes feel they have to lobby for awards: Omar
Jammu, Jan 6 (IBNS): Outgoing Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday regretted that Indian athletes feel they have to "lobby" to receive awards.
Ishpreet wins National Sub-Junior Snooker title
Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS): Ishpreet Chadha of Maharashtra did full justice to his talent, picking up the National Sub-Junior Snooker title at the BRC Gloster National Billiards & Snooker Championship.
IMF to hold ' Metro Function' at Dhenkanal on Jan 10
Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS) Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), East Zone Committee, is all set to hold a 'Metro Function' in Odisha's Dhenkanal district on January 10.
Football: Constantine offered to become India's coach
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday said Stephen Constantine has been offered to become the head coach of the Indian senior men's national team and the U-23 men's national team.
Federation Cup: Pune FC battle Salgaocar FC for a spot in semis
Vasco, Jan 6 (IBNS) Pune FC come up against Salgaocar FC in a crucial fourth round Group-B encounter of the Federation Cup at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco in Wednesday.
South Africa retains ICC Test Championship mace
Dubai, Jan 6 (IBNS) South Africa has retained the iconic Reliance ICC Test Championship mace and with it has won a cash award of USD$500,000 following its 2-0 series win over the West Indies in Cape Town on Tuesday.
U19 I-League: Pune FC aim for a derby double; face arch rivals Mumbai FC
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IBNS) Pune FC will be eager to complete a derby-double when take on Mumbai FC in an Under-19 I-League Round-5 encounter at the Cooperage Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Kirmani calls WC side as balanced
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IBNS): Former Indian wicket-keeper Syed Kirmani on Tuesday welcomed the 15-member squad selected for the World Cup next month and called it a balanced team.
Team India for tri-series , World Cup announced
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IBNS) The India selector on Tuesday named the 15-member squad for the World Cup which will be played in Australia and New Zealand from next month.
Test: Warner smashed 101 to take Aus to 348/2
Sydney, Jan 6 (IBNS): Australian batsmen dominated the first day of the fourth Test against India as the hosts posted 348 for the loss of two wickets here on Tuesday.
We have to work hard to get the results we want: Ryuji Sueoka
The hard working Ryuji Sueoka is Pune FC’s engine in the midfield. Having plied his trade in India for more than five years now, Sueoka has earned the distinction of being one of the most consistent overseas player in the country. Currently in Goa for the 36th Federation Cup, PuneFC.com caught up with Sueoka for a quick chat. Excerpts:
William Porterfield top leads Ireland in WC
Dublin, Jan 5 (IBNS): William Porterfield will be captain of the 15 member Ireland team which will feature in th World Cup next month.
Bengaluru FC becomes first team to enter semifinal
Vasco, Jan 5 (IBNS) Bengaluru FC rode Captain Sunil Chhetri's heroics to become the team to qualify for the semifinals of the 36th Hero Federation Cup by edging Pune FC 2-1 in a Group B tie here at the Tilak Maidan on Monday.
Clifford, Romeo on target as Dempo overwhelm Mumbai FC
Margao, Jan 5 (IBNS) Dempo SC stormed into the semifinals for the second straight year as they swept aside Mumbai FC 2-0 in a Group A tie here at Fatorda’s Nehru Cup on Monday.