Dubai deadlock leads to Pakistan and New Zealand advances
Nov 22, 2014, at 09:22 pm
Dubai, Nov 22 (IBNS) Pakistan and New Zealand cricketers have continued to progress in the Reliance ICC Test Player Rankings following the drawn second Test in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday.
Viraj, Sunit power through to semis at Tata Steel Eastern India Amateur
Nov 22, 2014, at 05:35 am
Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS): India’s top junior Viraj Madappa displayed his class and maturity through two rounds of match play on Friday to reach the semi finals of the Tata Steel Eastern India 2014.
Six star India retain SAFF Women's Championship
Nov 22, 2014, at 04:17 am
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS)India Women's Senior National Team made it three out of three in the 3rd SAFF Women’s Championship as they made short work of Nepal with a clinical 6-0 win in the final to clinch the crown for the third straight time, here in Islamabad, Pakistan on Friday.
Chess: Viswanathan Anand draws 10th game
Nov 22, 2014, at 03:52 am
Sochi, Nov 21 (IBNS): Indian Chess icon Vishwanathan Anand played out another draw against Norway's Magnus Carlsen in the tenth game of the world chess championship here on Friday.
We are not distracted by off-field controversies: Kohli
Nov 22, 2014, at 03:21 am
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS): India's stand-in captain Virat Kohli on Friday said his team will keep its focus on cricket only and it will not be hit by off-field controversies that have hit Indian cricket in recent times.
Indian ODI and T20 women's team against SA announced
Nov 21, 2014, at 10:16 pm
Mumbai, Nov 21 (IBNS): The Women's Selection Committee met in Mumbai earlier today, to pick the Indian teams for the ODI series and T20 International against South Africa.
Viswanathan Anand draws game 9
Nov 21, 2014, at 04:47 am
Sochi, Nov 20 (IBNS): Indian Chess icon Viswanathan Anand drew the ninth game of the World Championship against Norway's Magnus Carlsen here on Thursday.
No spicy foods for Team India during Aussie tour
Nov 21, 2014, at 01:11 am
Brisbane, Nov 20 (IBNS): With an aim to improve the dismal record ahead of next year's World Cup, Indian cricket team decided to stay away from spicy foods during the upcoming tour of Australia as the team management has issued strict diet instructions for the cricketers, media reported.
Bangladesh and Zimbabwe chase prized ODI rankings points
Nov 20, 2014, at 07:32 pm
Dubai, Nov 20 (IBNS): Bangladesh and Zimbabwe have the opportunity to gain vital rankings points when they go head to head in five One-Day Internationals (ODIs), starting on Friday in Chittagong.
King's Cup, Bhutan: Pune FC face Bhutan's Ugyen Academy in Round 2
Nov 20, 2014, at 05:37 am
Pune, Nov 19 (IBNS) Pune FC will be eager to maintain their winning momentum when they take on local side Ugyen Academy FC in a second round Group-B encounter in the King’s Cup at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan on Thursday.
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Aman Raj wins the stroke play medal at the Tata Steel Eastern India Amateur
Nov 20, 2014, at 02:46 am
Kolkata, Nov 19 (IBNS): Young gun Aman Raj outscored the rest of the 83 hopefuls to take home the stroke play medal of the Tata Steel Eastern India Amateur 2014 after carding an imperious second round five-under par 67 at the Par – 72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club here.
India and South Africa to do battle in ICC Women's Championship series
Nov 19, 2014, at 08:36 pm
Dubai, Nov 19 (IBNS): India will host South Africa in round two of the ICC Women’s Championship in a three-ODI series that starts in Bangalore on Sunday, as both sides bid to regain some ground on early pace-setter Australia.
Kolkata witnesses Indian National TDS car rally
Nov 19, 2014, at 05:52 am
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): Kolkata’s morning cuppa and lazy Sunday adda took a back seat last Sunday as the residents of the city geared up to watch the rally cars zip, zap and zoom across the city at the seventh round of Indian National TSD Rally Championship.
Chess: 8th games ends in a draw
Nov 19, 2014, at 05:51 am
Sochi, Nov 18 (IBNS) In the eight game of the World Chess Championship, Viswanathan Anand drew with his opponent Magnus Carlsen of Norway.
Nov 19, 2014, at 03:55 am
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): The Union Sports Ministry has urged the local governments to take immediate steps to promote good governance and transparency in the functioning of state and district-level associations by issuing suitable instructions or framing appropriate legislations.
BCCI postpones AGM, quashes allegations against Srinivasan
Nov 19, 2014, at 01:19 am
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IBNS): In what can be described as a bid to pave way for Srinivasan's entry, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday put off the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled on November 20. It also declared allegations levelled against Narayanswamy Srinivasan as baseless and that there is no taint on the conduct of Srinivasan.
Allegations against Srinivasan "baseless": BCCI
Nov 19, 2014, at 12:47 am
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday declared allegations leveled against Narayanswamy Srinivasan as baseless and that there is no taint on the conduct of Srinivasan.
Dilip Vengsarkar to get CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award
Nov 18, 2014, at 10:33 pm
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IBNS): The eighth annual BCCI Awards Ceremony, to recognize and reward India's top cricketing performers in the 2013-14 season, will be held on Friday.
President congratulates Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth
Nov 18, 2014, at 10:27 pm
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday congratulated Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth for winning women’s singles title and men’s singles title respectively at the China Open 2014 Super Series Premier event.
Terry Walsh resigns as India hockey coach
Nov 18, 2014, at 10:26 pm
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): Terry Walsh on Tuesday resigned as the coach of Indian mens hochey team, media reported.
Top amateurs to play Tata Steel Eastern India Amateur 2014
Nov 18, 2014, at 06:08 am
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): The cream of India's amateur talent will be on display when the Tata Steel Eastern India Amateur 2014 tees off at the Par-72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club here from Tuesday.
H Stanly Rozario to assist Watkiss at Kalyani group’s football club
Nov 18, 2014, at 05:50 am
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS) The Kalyani Group has announced the appointment of H Stanly Rozario to the post of assistant coach at the group’s football club.
India batsmen progress following Sri Lanka series win
Nov 17, 2014, at 10:48 pm
Dubai, Nov 17 (IBNS): India’s hard-hitting batsman Virat Kohli has moved to second place in the Reliance ICC ODI Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen following India’s 5-0 victory over Sri Lanka in the series that finished in Ranchi on Sunday, while his team-mate Rohit Sharma has vaulted to 15th, as the reigning World Cup champion continues its preparations for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.
Exclusive FIFA Course for Women Referees kick-off
Nov 17, 2014, at 10:39 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): All India Football Federation’s first-ever exclusive Referees Course for Women – the FIFA-MA Women Referees Course was inaugurated by Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran, FIFA Development Officer for South and Central Asia, at a City Hotel in New Delhi on Monday.
IPL scam: Mudgal panel gives clean chit to Srinivasan, indicts Meiyappan
Nov 17, 2014, at 10:31 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President-in-exile Narayanswamy Srinivasan got a fresh lease of life on Monday Mudgal panel report stated that he was not directly involved in any match-fixing or betting scandal or tried to put spanner in a probe into IPL. The report though said, he knew about the scam but didn't try to stop it.
India score a dozen past Afghanistan to cruise into semis
Nov 17, 2014, at 09:03 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): There is no stopping the India Women’s Senior National Team juggernaut at the 3rd SAFF Women’s Championship.
Srinivasan name cleared in IPL scam by Mudgal panel
Nov 17, 2014, at 08:45 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President-in-exile Narayanswamy Srinivasan is not involved in any match-fixing or betting scandal or tried to put spanner in a probe into it, said the Justice Mukul Mudgal panel's inquiry report, a part of which was made public by the Supreme Court on Monday.
Pune FC log first overseas win
Nov 17, 2014, at 04:27 am
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): It was a day to remember for Pune FC as they opened their King’s Cup campaign in style with a 2-1 win over defending champions Manang Marshyangdi Club, Nepal in their Group-B opener at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan on Sunday.
Atletico de Kolkata management show causes Mohammed Rafique for not attending training session
Nov 17, 2014, at 04:25 am
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): Atletico de Kolkata team management has show caused team member Mohammed Rafique for not attending the training session on Sunday at Salt Lake Stadium here and for not informing the team management in advance.
Virat guides India to victory against SL
Nov 17, 2014, at 04:24 am
Ranchi, Nov 16 (IBNS) Indian skipper Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 139 to guide his side to a three-wicket victory in the last ODI against Sri Lanka and clinch the series here on Sunday.