Dhoni's decision to quit was a surprise for everyone: Kohli

Sydney, Jan 5 (IBNS): Indian Test team skipper Virat Kohli on Monday said MS Dhoni's sudden decision to retire from the longer format of the game had surprised the side.

Federation Cup: Pune FC go down fighting 1-2 to Bengaluru FC

Vasco, Jan 5 (IBNS) Pune FC went down fighting 1-2 to Bengaluru FC in a third round Group-B encounter of the 36th Federation Cup at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco on Monday.

Shrikrishna wins his maiden national title

Kolkata, Jan 5 (IBNS): S. Shrikrishna, a 14-year-old player from Tamil Nadu, won his maiden National Title at the BRC Gloster National Billiards & Snooker Championship 2015. In the Sub-Junior Billiards final played at the Bengal Rowing Club, he defeated the Top Seed, Ishpreet Chadha of Maharashtra.

Sports Ministry will recommend Saina name for Padma Bhushan

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IBNS): The Union Sports Ministry has decided to recommend Saina Nehwal’s name for Padma Bhushan, after the badminton sensation spoke up finding that she has been ignored for it while wrestler Sushil Kumar has been nominated.

Saina may be recommended for Padma Bhushan award

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IBNS): Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said badminton sensation Saina Nehwal may be recommended for Padma Bhushan Award in 2015 after the sportstar spoke up on the issue having been ignored for the honour even as wrestler and Olympian Sushil Kumar was chosen for it.

Bangladesh selects 15- member squad for WC

Dhaka, Jan 4 (IBNS): Bangladesh on Sunday selected their 15-member squad for the 50-over World Cup next month.

Johnson rules out of fourth Test

Sydney, Jan 4 (IBNS) Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson has been ruled out of the fourth and final Test match against India due to hamstring injury, officials said.

Fed Cup defeat: MB top officials resign

Kolkata, Jan 4 (IBNS) Top officials of Kolkata football giant Mohun Bagan resigned following the clun's early exit from the Federation Cup after the side suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Salgaocar SC on Sunday.

Late goal keeps Sporting's chances alive

Margao, Jan 4 (IBNS) Sporting Clube de Goa pulled off a late heist upending Royal Wahingdoh 2-1 in a riveting Group A tie here at Fatorda’s Nehru Stadium on Sunday.

Off colour Bagan succumb to Salgaocar dominance

Vasco, Jan 4 (IBNS) Salgaocar rode an inspired second-half display to come from behind and waltz past Mohun Bagan 4-1 in a crucial Group B Hero Federation Cup encounter which saw the most accomplished side in the tournament bow out early, here at the Tilak Maidan on Sunday.

BRC: Ishpreet, Shrikrishna vie for Sub-Junior Billiards title

Kolkata, Jan 4 (IBNS): The stage is set for a scintillating Sub-Junior Billiards final tomorrow with S. Shrikrishna of Tamil Nadu setting up the title clash with defending champion Ishpreet Chadha of Maharashtra at the BRC-Gloster National Billiards and Snooker Championship at the Bengal Rowing Club.

KTM organises a spectacular Stunt show in Howrah

Kolkata/ Howrah, Jan 4 (IBNS): KTM, the European Racing Legend, conducted the KTM Stunt show in Howrah.

Anjanaa Bhattacharya receives special award for Kathak

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IBNS) The Bharat Citizens Action Forum (BCAF) has felicitated Kathak exponent and actress Anjanaa Bhattacharya with a Special Award for Kathak for 2014 at a special function in Delhi last week.

Federation Cup: Pune FC face Bengaluru FC in a crunch clash

Vasco, Jan 4 (IBNS) Pune FC gear up to face I-League champions Bengaluru FC in a crucial Federation Cup third round Group-B encounter at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco, Goa on Monday.

BRC Gloster National Billiards & Snooker Championship 2015 gets off in Kolkata

Kolkata, Jan 3 (IBNS): The BRC Gloster National Billiards & Snooker Championship 2015 got off to a flying start at the Bengal Rowing Club on Saturday.