India enters u-18 Asia Cup hockey tournament final by defeating Pakistan
Sep 30, 2016, at 12:39 am
Dhaka, Sep 29 (IBNS): India defeated Pakistan 3-1 to to enter the finals of the fourth men's Under-18 Asia Cup hockey tournament on Thursday, media reported.
Sakshi Malik to endorse Datsun redi-GO SPORT in India
Sep 29, 2016, at 08:27 pm
New Delhi, Sept 29 (IBNS): Olympian Sakshi Malik launched the Datsun redi-GO SPORT in India, picking up her new endorsement deal.
Slum Soccer receives inaugural FIFA Diversity Award
Sep 29, 2016, at 06:57 pm
Zurich, Sept 29 (IBNS): Indian NGO Slum Soccer has won the inaugural FIFA Diversity Award recently.
Official Emblem launched for FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017
Sep 29, 2016, at 06:56 pm
Zurich, Sept 29 (IBNS): The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 unveiled the Official Emblem for what will be the country’s first international football event.
Google celebrates Ladislao Jose Biro's 117th birth anniversary
Sep 29, 2016, at 04:03 pm
Mountain View, Sept 29 (IBNS): Google on Thursday celebrated Ladislao Jose Biro's 117th birth anniversary by dedicating an interactive doodle.
Guwahati ready to host ISL-3 opening ceremony
Sep 29, 2016, at 02:22 am
Guwahati, Sept 28 (IBNS) : Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium in Sarusajai, Guwahati will be witnessing another mega sporting event as the Indian Super League’s third season to kick off from October 1 after hosting the South Asian Games opening ceremony earlier this year.
AFC-AIFF taskforce meets in Goa
Sep 29, 2016, at 12:18 am
New Delhi, Sept 28 (IBNS): The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) held their initial taskforce meeting on Wednesday in Goa, India.
Imad Wasim vaults into the top five
Sep 28, 2016, at 10:09 pm
Dubai, Sept 28 (IBNS): Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Imad Wasim has rocketed into the top five of the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for T20I Bowlersafter a stellar series against the West Indies, which Pakistan clinched 3-0 in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
Alastair Cook signs one-year contract extension with Essex
Sep 28, 2016, at 09:45 pm
London, Sept 28 (IBNS): England opener Alastair Cook has signed a one- year extension contract with Essex club.
Former Australian fast bowler Max Walker passes away
Sep 28, 2016, at 09:31 pm
Melbourne, Sept 28 (IBNS): Former Australian fast bowler Max Walker has passed away at the age of 68.
SC raps BCCI, asks cricket board to fall in line
Sep 28, 2016, at 08:09 pm
New Delhi, Sept 28 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday slammed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) asking it to fall in line, following Justice RM Lodha panel's move to the apex court seeking to remove the sporting body's top brass, according to reports.
FIFA President Infantino unveils new AIFF logo
Sep 28, 2016, at 07:44 pm
Margao, Goa, Sept 28 (IBNS): The new logo of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) was launched by FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently.
Gautam Gambhir, Jayant Yadav to join team India
Sep 28, 2016, at 03:55 am
Mumbai, Sept 27 (IBNS): The BCCI medical team has confirmed that team India opener, KL Rahul has an injury in his right hamstring and he is ruled out for the remainder of the Paytm Test series against New Zealand.
AB de Villiers to undergo surgery
Sep 27, 2016, at 11:55 pm
Durban, Sept 27 (IBNS): South African cricketer AB de Villiers is all set to undergo surgery to repair a troublesome left elbow impingement injury after failing to respond to rehab and treatment, officials said.
West Indies selectors name 15-men squad for Test series against Pakistan
Sep 27, 2016, at 11:34 pm
Dubai, Sept 27 (IBNS): West Indies selectors have named a 15-member squad for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.
No.1 rankings firmly within Ashwin and Williamson’s sights
Sep 27, 2016, at 08:55 pm
Dubai, Sept 27 (IBNS): India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson have climbed up one place each to reach second position among bowlers and batsmen, respectively, in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings, which were released on Tuesday morning.
Sachin Tendulkar greets Brendon McCullum
Sep 27, 2016, at 08:43 pm
Mumbai, Sept 27 (IBNS): Former international cricketer and Indian sporting legend, Sachin Tendulkar, on Tuesday greeted fellow athlete Brendon McCullum oh the latter's birthday.
AIFF's Executive Committee meets in Goa
Sep 27, 2016, at 02:10 am
New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS): President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Praful Patel Chaired AIFF’s Executive Committee Meeting in Goa on Monday.
BCCI chief congratulates Indian team after win against NZ
Sep 26, 2016, at 10:12 pm
Mumbai, Sept 26 (IBNS): BCCI President Anurag Thakur on Monday appreciated the Indian team for their performance after they beat New Zealand to win the first match of the series here on Monday.
Coach Anil Kumble praises Team India after Kanpur Test win
Sep 26, 2016, at 09:35 pm
Kanpur, Sept 26 (IBNS): Indian coach Anil Kumble congratulated the team for winning the first Test match of the series against New Zealand here on Monday.
Australia qualifies for ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 after blanking out Sri Lanka
Sep 26, 2016, at 09:28 pm
Dubai, Sept 26 (IBNS): Australia has qualified for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 after a 3-0 whitewash of Sri Lanka in the ICC Women’s Championship.
Ind-NZ: India win match by 197 runs, make 500th test a landmark
Sep 26, 2016, at 07:59 pm
Kanpur, Sept 26 (IBNS): Virat Kohli and his men did the inevitable by winning the first Test match against New Zealand by 197 runs here on Monday to set a memorable milestone in the 500th test played by India.
Squads announced as teams touch down in Malaysia for the ICC Under 19 CWC AQ Division 2
Sep 26, 2016, at 06:48 pm
Dubai, Sept 26 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday announced the final squads for the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup Asia Qualifier Division 2 2016 to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from Sept 26 – Oct 6, 2016.
Ind-NZ: Black Caps staring at the end of the barrel, India need three wickets to win match
Sep 26, 2016, at 05:41 pm
Kanpur, Sept 26 (IBNS): Visitors New Zealand are staring at a loss after losing three wickets in the morning session of play as India now need three more to win the match and go up 1-0 in the three match Test series here on Monday, day five of the first match.
Caroline Wozniacki lifts Pan Pacific Open
Sep 26, 2016, at 03:16 am
Tokyo, Sept 25 (IBNS): Caroline Wozniacki defeated Japan's Naomi Osaka to lift the Pan Pacific Open here.
Atlético de Kolkata stamps their authority in their first practice match
Sep 26, 2016, at 02:48 am
Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS): Today at the Bidhannagar Sports Complex Atletico Dè Kolkata played a closed door practice match against Ex-India international Dipendu Biswas XI.
Bollywood congratulates Sania Mirza for winning an Pacific women's doubles title
Sep 26, 2016, at 01:47 am
Mumbai, Sept 25 (IBNS): Bollywood celebrities on Sunday congratulated Indian Tennis sensation Sania Mirza for winning the Pan Pacific women's doubles title.
Umar Akmal recalled in Pakistani squad for ODI series against West Indies
Sep 26, 2016, at 01:31 am
Islamabad, Sept 25 (IBNS): Pakistani cricketer Umar Akmal has been recalled in the ODI Team for the 3 ODIs against West Indies in UAE.
Big Four give a skip, but M-factor a big boost
Sep 26, 2016, at 12:27 am
Indore, Sept 25 (IBNS): It’s time once again for national paddlers in all categories to shake off the rust following a two-month layoff and indulge in big-time activity when the 11Even Sports National Ranking (Central Zone) Table Tennis Championships starts at the Abhay Prashal here from on Monday.
Sep 26, 2016, at 12:08 am
Kolkata,Sept 25 (IBNS): Around 300 passionate runners came together for a 5 km Promo Run to mark the inaugural edition of the IDBI Federal Life Insurance Kolkata Full Marathon.