Shooter Abhinav Bindra named India's Goodwill Ambassador
Apr 29, 2016, at 09:53 pm
New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS): Indian shooting icon Abhinav Bindra on Friday accepted the Indian Olympic Associations' offer to become India's Goodwill Ambassador for the upcoming Rio Olympics.
200-day countdown to FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup begins
Apr 29, 2016, at 07:29 pm
Zurich, Apr 29 (IBNS) The FIFA has started a 200-day countdown for the upcoming U-20 Women's World Cup in November, an official release said.
IPL: Mumbai thrash Kolkata by 6 wickets to win match
Apr 29, 2016, at 05:18 am
Mumbai, Apr 28 (IBNS) A 72-run partnership between Rohit Sharma and Kieron Pollard ensured a safe passage for the Mumbai Indians as they beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 6 wickets and with 12 balls to spare, here on Thursday.
Rising Pune Supergiants announces signing of Usman Khawaja
Apr 29, 2016, at 02:27 am
Pune, Apr 28 (IBNS): Rising Pune Supergiants, owned by RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, on Thursday announced the signing of left-handed top order batsman Usman Khawaja to the squad.
IPL: Gujarat Lions win a thriller, beat DD by a run
Apr 28, 2016, at 05:40 am
New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS) It took one outstanding knock from a South African to give Delhi some hope, but the Gujarat Lions had the final laugh as Chris Morris failed to hit a four of the final ball of the innings, thus, losing the encounter by a run here on Wednesday.
Apr 28, 2016, at 05:09 am
Athens, Apr 27 (IBNS): Having crossed Greece in six days, the Olympic Torch Relay has arrived in Athens.
Paes-Bhupathi's reunion for Olympics dashed?
Apr 28, 2016, at 12:53 am
New Delhi, Apr 27 (IBNS): Hopes of Indian sports lovers to witness country's senior Tennis stars -Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes- uniting for the Rio Olympics dashed as the All-India Tennis Association (AITA) confirmed that no country can get a wild card entry for the major sporting event, media reports said on Wednesday.
Royal Challengers Bangalore sign England all-rounder Chris Jordan
Apr 28, 2016, at 12:17 am
Mumbai, Apr 27 (IBNS) Royal Challengers Bangalore have signed England all-rounder Chris Jordan as a replacement to Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc, who was ruled out of the remainder of the VIVO IPL 2016 due to a foot injury, the BCCI said in a statement.
Archery: Deepika equals world record in recurve event
Apr 27, 2016, at 11:43 pm
Shanghai, Apr 27 (IBNS): Adding more glory to her cap, Indian archer Deepika Kumari on Wednesday equalled World record in woman’s recurve event during the Archery World Cup in Shanghai.
Mumbai Indians sign Jerome Taylor as Lasith Malinga’s replacement
Apr 27, 2016, at 10:28 pm
Mumbai, Apr 27 (IBNS) Mumbai Indians have called up West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor to replace the injured Sri Lankan paceman Lasith Malinga for the remainder of the VIVO IPL 2016.
SC upholds Bombay High Court verdict of no IPL matches in Maharashtra
Apr 27, 2016, at 06:29 pm
New Delhi/Mumbai, Apr 27 (IBNS) The Supreme Court of India sided with Bombay High Court on Wednesday and has upheld the latter's verdict that no Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches can be held in May in Maharashtra, according to media reports.
Pune beat Hyderabad by 34 runs
Apr 27, 2016, at 06:26 am
Hyderabad, Apr 26 (IBNS): Under D/L method, Rising Pune Supergiants defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 34 runs in an IPL encounter here on Tuesday.
Usman Khawaja to replace Pietersen in Pune Supergiants?
Apr 26, 2016, at 11:49 pm
Sydney/Kolkata, Apr 26 (IBNS) Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja might replace injured English player Kevin Pietersen in IPL side Rising Pune Supergiants.
NZ may play day-night Test in India?
Apr 26, 2016, at 11:34 pm
Wellington, Apr 26 (IBNS) New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Tuesday announced that there is a possibility that the national cricket side may play a day-night Test match with pink ball while touring India later this year.
RCB signs Chris Jordan for unavailable Mitchell Starc
Apr 26, 2016, at 10:25 pm
Bangalore, Apr 26 (IBNS): Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Tuesday said it has signed English bowler Chris Jordan as a replacement for the unavailable Mitchell Starc.
ICC slams WI players over World T20 outburst
Apr 26, 2016, at 10:02 pm
Dubai, Apr 26 (IBNS) Days after West Indies scripted a memorable World T20 victory at Eden Gardens in Kolkata by beating England, the ICC has slammed the players for using their victory speech in the tournament to complain about their cricket board over the issue of pay dispute.
Umar Akmal lands himself in murky waters
Apr 26, 2016, at 07:31 pm
Faisalabad, Apr 26 (IBNS) Pakistani batsmen Umar Akmal grabbed the headlines yet again for all the wrong reasons on Monday, as he was reportedly involved in an altercation in a Faisalabad threatre.
CSA banned from hosting global tournaments
Apr 26, 2016, at 04:21 pm
Cape Town, Apr 26 (IBNS) Cricket South Africa (CSA) and three other sporting bodies were banned from hosting global tournaments by the country's sports minister for failing to comply with terms pertaining to the racial quota.
Apr 26, 2016, at 05:28 am
Punjab, Apr 25 (IBNS) Chasing a score of 190 runs, the Kings Eleven Punjab side succumbed to a 25-run loss to visitors Mumbai Indians here on Monday.
Board and committee meeting: ICC members confirmed their support for day and night Tests
Apr 26, 2016, at 02:40 am
Dubai, Apr 25 (IBNS): During the ICC Board and committee meetings on Sunday, members confirmed their support for day and night Tests and it was noted that a number of such Tests were being considered for the forthcoming year.
Dipa Karmakar meets Jitendra Singh
Apr 26, 2016, at 12:44 am
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Dipa Karmakar, the 22- year- old Tripura girl, who has achieved the distinction of becoming the first - ever female Indian Gymnast to qualify for Olympics, called on Union Minister Jitendra Singh here to seek his best wishes for the upcoming Olympic Games in which she is going to participate.
Tino Best to join Hampshire on short- term deal
Apr 26, 2016, at 12:27 am
London, Apr 25 (IBNS): Former West Indies fast-bowler Tino Best is all set to join Hampshire cricket club on a short term deal.
Delhi Dynamos FC and TDI International School launch Football Academy in Sonepat
Apr 25, 2016, at 10:33 pm
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): Delhi Dynamos FC, the Club of North India, on Monday announced the launch of the Club’ s first Academy in partnership with TDI International School, Sonepat.
Habas named as FC Pune City's new manager
Apr 25, 2016, at 10:12 pm
Pune, Apr 25 (IBNS): Spaniard Antonio Lopez Habas has been named as the new manager for the third edition of the Indian Super League by football side FC Pune City.
Final day's double brings the People's Republic of China on top of the medal standings in Rio
Apr 25, 2016, at 09:42 pm
Rio de Janeiro, Apr 25 (IBNS) Thanks to the two medals conquered in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men event, the People’s Republic of China jumps on top of the medal standings in Rio de Janeiro (BRA), where the ISSF World Cup stage in all events concluded on Monday.
Right now I am not thinking about my retirement: Vishwanathan Anand
Apr 25, 2016, at 09:06 pm
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): Five-time world chess champion Vishwanathan Anand on Sunday said that right now he has no plans to retire in the near future while addressing the press in an award ceremony in Kolkata.
Zimbabwe power through to fourth victory in ICC Women's Qualifier
Apr 25, 2016, at 06:51 pm
Dubai, Apr 25 (IBNS) As the second day of the ICC Women's Qualifier in Africa comes to a close, Zimbabwe have managed to maintain a good record, winning their fourth match on the trot, while Tanzania, taking on Uganda, caused a major upset by defeating their higher ranked opponents.
It can be anybody's game on a given day in this IPL 2016: Sambaran
Apr 25, 2016, at 06:50 pm
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS) Former first class cricket and skipper of the victorious Bengal Ranji side of 1989-90, Sambaran Banerjee said that the current season of IPL can belong to any team who turns up on the particular day.
Aizawl FC to host Bengaluru FC in first match
Apr 25, 2016, at 06:16 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) The Hero Federation Cup will kick-off on April 30, 2016 with Aizawl FC taking on Hero Federation Cup Champions Bengaluru FC, an official release said.
Olympics ambassador row: Upset Milkha says sportspersons are better ambassadors, slams IOA
Apr 25, 2016, at 04:36 pm
Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS) One of India's best athletes, Milkha Singh weighed upon the ambassador row, calling it needless to appoint a Bollywood celebrity as the face of India's campaign in the global sporting event.