SRK feels 'sad' as KKR not playing IPL final
May 25, 2015, at 03:00 am
Mumbai, May 24 (IBNS): With Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings playing the final of the Indian Premier League in Kolkata, actor Shah Rukh Khan said he is feeling 'sad' as his Kolkata Knight Riders is not playing in the trophy deciding clash of the tournament.
Brace from Dudu concludes Kingfisher East Bengal's homerun on high
May 25, 2015, at 02:26 am
Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS) : A brace by Dudu Omagbemi helped East Bengal humble royal Wahingdoh 2-0 in the last home game of the season.
Contract system proposed for the Indian women's team: BCCI
May 25, 2015, at 02:22 am
Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS) The Women’s Cricket Committee of the BCCI met in Kolkata on Sunday and recommended to the Working Committee a contract system for international women cricketers was proposed.
I-League: Pune FC complete double over Shillong Lajong with a 1-0 win
May 25, 2015, at 02:14 am
Pune, May 24 (IBNS) Pune FC recorded a stunning 1-0 win and completed a double over Shillong Lajong FC in an I-League Round-21 encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Sunday.
Venues for South Africa and Sri Lanka's finalised
May 25, 2015, at 02:13 am
Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS) The Tour Programme and Fixtures Committee of the BCCI met in Kolkata earlier today to finalise the venues for South Africa and Sri Lanka's tours of India in 2015-16.
Chennai to take on Mumbai in IPL 8 finale
May 24, 2015, at 07:09 pm
Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS): Two-time former champion Chennai Super Kings will take on Mumbai Indians at an extravagant finale of the eighth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata on Sunday.
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119th IFA Shield: Pune FC hammer Mohun Bagan 5-2; book place in the semis
May 24, 2015, at 03:13 am
Pune, May 23 (IBNS) Pune FC Under-19s booked their place in the semifinals of the 119th IFA Shield with a dominant 5-2 win over Mohun Bagan U19s in their Group-B opener at the Mohun Bagan ground on Saturday.
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I-League: Pune FC aim for a double over Shillong Lajong
May 24, 2015, at 12:22 am
Shillong, May 23 (IBNS) Pune FC will be looking to build on their impressive form when they take on Shillong Lajong FC in an I-League Round-21 encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Sunday.
Constantine needs 'support' to improve football
May 23, 2015, at 09:09 pm
Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS) Indian National Football Team Manager Stephen Constantine on Friday said he needs the support of every person, including the clubs, to develop football in India.
CSK thrash RCB to reach IPL final
May 23, 2015, at 05:37 am
Ranchi, May 22 (IBNS): In MS Dhoni's home turf Ranchi, Chennai Super Kings snatched a 1-ball thriller as the side defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by three wickets to reach the final of the IPL on Friday.
CABI announces Indian blind cricket team's tour to England
May 23, 2015, at 04:59 am
Mumbai, May 22 (IBNS): Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) affiliated to Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and World Blind Cricket (WBC) today announced Indian Blind Cricket Team’s Tour to England for Bi-Lateral Series and Bahrain for friendly matches.
Shane Watson joins Sydney Thunder
May 23, 2015, at 03:34 am
Sydney, May 22 (IBNS): Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has signed with Sydney Thunder for the Big Bash League (BBL) domestic competition this season.
Gurkirat Singh clinches Royal Juniors Open 2015
May 22, 2015, at 04:47 am
Kolkata, May 21 (IBNS): Overnight leader Gurkirat Singh strolled home to a four stroke victory at the Royal Juniors Open 2015 on a day when extreme weather conditions could allow only fourteen holes to be completed at the Par 72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club here. He finished with a gross of six-over par 133 to beat city mate Rajvir Randhawa who came in second place with a gross of 137.
We are here on fact finding mission: FIFA
May 22, 2015, at 04:41 am
New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS): We want to develop Football in India and we want to galvanize the Youth, said Colin Smith, FIFA, Director Competitions in a press meet in the capital on Thursday.
Medio Altamash Sayed to lead Pune FC Under-19s at the 119th IFA Shield
May 21, 2015, at 09:48 pm
Pune, May 21 (IBNS) Midfielder Altamash Sayed will lead an 18-member Pune FC squad in the 119th edition of the prestigious IFA Shield to be held in Kolkata from May 20.
May 21, 2015, at 05:25 am
Pune, May 20 (IBNS): Escalating chances of reaching the final, Royal Challengers Bangalore on Wednesday crushed Rajasthan Royals by 71 runs in Eliminator clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here.
-1432143917.jpg "Gurkirat Singh stakes claim at the Royal Juniors Open 2015")
Gurkirat Singh stakes claim at the Royal Juniors Open 2015
May 21, 2015, at 04:45 am
Kolkata, May 20 (IBNS): Local lad Gurkirat Singh unlocked the third event of the Indian Golf Union East Zone Feeder & Sub-Junior Tour with a well-compiled one-over par 73 to take a three-stroke lead at the end of the first round of the Royal Juniors Cup 2015 being played at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club here.
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Determined Mumbai down East Bengal 2-1
May 21, 2015, at 04:07 am
Mumbai, May 20 (IBNS): Putting up strong determined performance, Mumbai FC ground out a deserving 2-1 victory East Bengal in a 22th round I-League match at the Cooperage ground on Saturday evening. Playwin is the official sponsor of Mumbai FC, the only team for Mumbai who are participating in the country’s top club competition.
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PPFCA cadets Dimple and Ashique called up for India Under-19 camp
May 21, 2015, at 12:22 am
Mumbai, May 20 (IBNS) Two Peninsula Pune Football Club Academy (PPFCA) players have been shortlisted for the upcoming India Under-19 camp to be held at Goa from 24th May, 2015.
IPL Fan Prank touches over 12,000 fans
May 21, 2015, at 12:19 am
Mumbai, May 20 (IBNS) Over 12,000 fans experienced the thrill of the Pepsi IPL Fan Park in Allahabad, during Qualifier 1 of the Pepsi IPL 2015, in which Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings.
Hamilton signs new contract with Mercedes
May 21, 2015, at 12:19 am
Monaco, May 20 (IBNS) Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton on Wednesday signed a new contract with Mercedes.
Constantine announces list of 38 probables
May 20, 2015, at 10:18 pm
New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS) National Coach Stephen Constantine announced his preliminary squad of 38 probables for India's forthcoming back to back 2018 World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification matches against Oman and Guam respectively. The list of 38 would be trimmed to 26 post completion of the ongoing edition of the Hero I-League.
Harbhajan recalled in Test squad
May 20, 2015, at 09:21 pm
Mumbai, May 20 (IBNS) Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has been recalled in the Test team against Bangladesh as the All-India Senior Selection Committee of the BCCI selected the side for the series on Wednesday.
IPL: Mumbai Indians beat CSK to reach final
May 20, 2015, at 06:28 am
Mumbai, May 19 (IBNS): In a bid to clinch their second IPL title, Mumbai Indians defeated Chennai Super Kings in the first play-off match of the tournament by 25 runs to reach the final here on Tuesday.
Zimbabwe team arrives in Pakistan
May 20, 2015, at 04:23 am
Lahore, May 19 (IBNS): The Zimbabwe team has arrived in Pakistan to play series against the national side here.
Technical Committee of BCCI meet in Mumbai
May 20, 2015, at 02:49 am
Mumbai, May 19 (IBNS): The Technical Committee of the BCCI met in Mumbai on Tuesday where it was considered that as India is hosting the ICC World T20 2016 in March-April 2016 a proposal to postpone the Duleep Trophy, which is scheduled during that period was made.
Royal Juniors Open tees off today
May 20, 2015, at 12:20 am
Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS): After a break of over a month, junior golf is back as the Par-72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club is in readiness to host the third event of the 2015 season of the Indian Golf Union East Zone Feeder & Sub Junior Tour here.
Mumbai FC in must-win situation, have to score goals, says coach Jamil
May 20, 2015, at 12:12 am
Mumbai, May 19 (IBNS) Mumbai FC are confident of dealing with the pressure of going all out for a win when they take on East Bengal in a 22nd round I-League match to be played at the Cooperage ground on Wednesday evening. Playwin is the official sponsor of Mumbai FC, the lone club from Mumbai participating in this competition.
Justin Langer extends WACA contract
May 19, 2015, at 10:00 pm
Perth, May 19 (IBNS): Ending all speculation over possibly taking up an assignment as Indian cricket team’s chief coach, former Australian cricketer Justin Langer has signed a two-year contract extension with Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) .
Day-Night Test discussed at ICC Cricket Committee meet
May 19, 2015, at 04:40 am
Dubai, May 18 (IBNS) Day-Night Test match might soon become reality as showing interests on the matter, the issue was discussed at 'at length' during the ICC Cricket Committee meeting in Mumbai.