Sunrisers beat KKR in IPL eliminator
May 26, 2016, at 05:34 am
New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 22 runs in an IPL eliminator on Wednesday.
Sania-Martina reach French Open second round
May 26, 2016, at 01:29 am
Paris, May 25 (IBNS) Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Martina Hingis cruised to the second round of the French Open tennis by beating Russia pair of Darya Kasatkina and Alexandra Panova on Wednesday.
Ashish Nehra successfully undergoes surgery
May 26, 2016, at 12:25 am
London, May 25 (IBNS) Indian fast bowler Ashish Nehra has successfully undergone a surgery in London.
Kolkata: ABBA aims to provide holistic coaching in Cricket
May 25, 2016, at 08:09 pm
Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS) In a drive to provide holistic learning experience in the field of Cricket, Aditya Barun Burman Academy (ABBA), formerly known as Barun Burman Academy, opened its doors for aspirants on Sunday, May 22, at Kolkata's Rabindra Sarobar area.
FIFA 11 for Health programme announced for Papua New Guinea
May 25, 2016, at 07:02 pm
Zurich, May 25 (IBNS) The “FIFA 11 for Health†programme, which improves children’s knowledge, attitudes and behaviour with regard to disease and lifestyle, will be rolled out in July in Port Moresby, the Host City of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, an official release said.
IPL: AB, Abdullah star in scintillating win; RCB beat GL by 4 wickets
May 25, 2016, at 05:22 am
Bangalore, May 24 (IBNS) Chasing 159 runs, AB de Villiers and Iqbal Abdullah starred in a 91-run partnership to take their team to the final, beating Gujarat Lions here on Tuesday.
Ashish Nehra to undergo knee surgery
May 25, 2016, at 12:46 am
Mumbai, May 24 (IBNS) Indian fast bowler Ashish Nehra, who injured his right knee during the VIVO Indian Premier League 2016, will undergo knee surgery in the upcoming days, the BCCI confirmed on Tuesday.
Lahiri qualifies for his second U.S. Open and ninth Major
May 24, 2016, at 10:19 pm
Mumbai, May 24 (IBNS) Reigning Asian Tour number one Anirban Lahiri of India earned his place at next month’s U.S. Open, the year’s second Major, by virtue of being in the top-60 of the Official World Golf Ranking as of Monday.
Oman’s Ajay Lalcheta reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
May 24, 2016, at 09:58 pm
Dubai, may 24 (IBNS) Oman’s Ajay Lalcheta has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during his side’s 58 runs victory over host Jersey in the ICC World Cricket League Division 5 in Grainville on Monday, the ICC said.
Zaheer thanks Delhi Daredevils fans
May 24, 2016, at 07:53 pm
Mumbai, May 24 (IBNS) Zaheer Khan, the captain of the Delhi Daredevils, the Delhi-based franchise in the cash rich Indian Premier League (IPL), thanked supporters for cheering the team throughout the season.
Australia name Test Match Squad for Sri Lanka tour; Henriques, O'Keefe stage a comeback
May 24, 2016, at 07:16 pm
Victoria, May 24 (IBNS) Cricket Australia on Tuesday announced a 15-man Test squad ahead of their tour of Sri Lanka due to take place from July this year.
Sports Ministry to upgrade stadiums in J&K, expedite work on Manipur Sports University
May 24, 2016, at 01:22 am
New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) Soon after assuming the additional charge of the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Jitendra Singh issued instructions for expediting the up-gradation of sports stadiums at capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar, and bringing up sports centers in other parts of Jammu & Kashmir, for which Rs.200 crore has been earmarked by the Government of India.
Delhi Dynamos F.C. retain star performers Anas Edathodika and Sanjiban Ghosh
May 23, 2016, at 11:16 pm
New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) Delhi Dynamos F.C. have retained their star defender Anas Edathodika and dynamic goalkeeper Sanjiban Ghosh for the third edition of the ISL.
Team India for Zimbabwe and West Indies tours announced
May 23, 2016, at 10:22 pm
Mumbai, May 23 (IBNS) MS Dhoni will lead the Indian team in the three-match ODI and three-match T20I series to Zimbabwe while Virat Kohli will lead the team on the four-match Test tour to the West Indies.
May 23, 2016, at 06:32 pm
New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) The double IBSF World Six-Red Snooker Champion, Pankaj Advani, stamped his authority again in the short format of the game to win the Asian Six Reds title, defeating top seeded Malaysia's Keen Hoh Moh 7-5.
IPL: RCB beat DD by 6 wickets, set up Gujarat date
May 23, 2016, at 05:02 am
Raipur, May 22 (IBNS) Chasing 139 runs for victory, Virat Kohli scored yet another half century to steer his side to a win by virtue of which the Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Daredevils by six wickets and stomped to the playoffs here on Sunday.
Kolkata: K C Mahindra Invitation School Regatta begins at Lake Club
May 23, 2016, at 02:13 am
Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS). Forty-fourth K C Mahindra Invitation School Regatta got off to a colourful start with city-based Tirthapati Institution and Ashok Hall For girls winning their respective races on the inaugural day of the meet at Lake Club Course in Rabindra Sarovar here on Sunday.
KKR beat SRH to reach IPL playoffs
May 23, 2016, at 01:49 am
Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Kolkata Knight Riders cruised to the playoffs stage of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) by beating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 22 runs at the Eden Gardens here on Sunday.
Ajay Shirke nominated as BCCI Secretary
May 22, 2016, at 10:25 pm
Mumbai, May 22 (IBNS) BCCI President Anurag Thakur on Sunday nominated Ajay Shirke as the Secretary of the Board as per the rules to fill up the vacancy created by his resignation.
Anurag Thakur elected as President of BCCI
May 22, 2016, at 06:53 pm
Mumbai, May 22 (IBNS): Anurag Thakur was elected unanimously as the Hony. President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the remaining period of the term 2014-17 at the Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai on Sunday.
Gujarat beat Mumbai in IPL clash
May 22, 2016, at 05:28 am
Kanpur, May 21 (IBNS): Gujarat Lions continued their domination in the IPL as the side defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets here on Saturday.
Olympics: Mary, Sarita fail to qualify
May 22, 2016, at 04:52 am
New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS): Indian boxing dreams at the upcoming Rio Olympics received a blow when MC Mary Kom and Asian Games bronze-medallist L Sarita Devi could not qualify for the games on Saturday.
Mohun Bagan lift Hero Federation Cup
May 22, 2016, at 03:49 am
Guwahati May 21 (IBNS) Mohun Bagan proved their superiority when they made short of Aizawl FC to lift the Hero Federation Cup at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Sajusarai, Guwahati on Saturday .
MS Dhoni's last ball six helps Pune beat Kings by four wickets
May 22, 2016, at 01:48 am
Visakhapatnam, May 21 (IBNS): MS Dhoni showed his brilliance as a match finisher once again as he smashed a last ball six which helped his Rising Pune Supergiants beat Kings XI Punjab by four wickets in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here on Saturday.
Anurag Thakur files his nomination for BCCI President election
May 22, 2016, at 12:47 am
Mumbai, May 21 (IBNS): Anurag Thakur has filed nomination for the upcoming election for the post of BCCI President.
Mary Kom fails to qualify for Olympics
May 21, 2016, at 11:11 pm
New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS): Shocking her fans, MC Mary Kom failed to qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympics after the Indian iconinc boxer was defeated in her pre-quarterfinal clash at the AIBA Women’s World Championships on Saturday.
IPL: Karun Nair takes Delhi home, beat SRH by 6 wickets
May 21, 2016, at 05:34 am
Raipur, May 20 (IBNS) Needing six runs of the last two balls, Karun Nair hit two fours to give his side, Delhi Daredevils, a much needed win against Sunrisers Hyderabad, here on Friday.
Indian women shuttlers win bronze in Uber Cup championship
May 20, 2016, at 09:55 pm
Kunshan/New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS) Indian women settled for bronze after losing to China in the semifinals on Friday in the Uber Cup badminton championship being played at Kunshan in China, according to media reports.
No Gayle, DJ Bravo in West Indies squad, Pollard, Narine make a comeback
May 20, 2016, at 05:12 pm
St John's, Antigua, May 20 (IBNS) The West Indies Selection Panel on Thursday named the 14-man squad for the first four matches of the upcoming Tri Nation One-Day International Series.
Roger Federer announces withdrawal from French Open
May 20, 2016, at 03:07 pm
Paris, May 20 (IBNS) Swiss Tennis icon Roger Federer has pulled out of French Open due to injury.