India to host CLT20 from Sept 13

Jul 25, 2014, at 06:43 am

Mumbai, July 24 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday said Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), winners of the current IPL, will take on former champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the inaugural Group match of the Champions League Twenty20 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Sept 17.

CWG: Sanjita grabs India's first gold

Jul 25, 2014, at 04:58 am

Glasgow, July 24 (IBNS): India clinched their first gold in the 2014 Commonwealth Games as Khumukcham Sanjita Chanu won the medal in women's 48kg weightlifting here on Thursday.

I am very hurt: Saina over not receiving promised cash award

Jul 25, 2014, at 03:42 am

Hyderabad, July 24 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal on Thursday said she was 'very hurt' as she did not receive Rs.50 lakh cash award as was promised by the Andhra Pradesh state government for clinching the bronze medal at the London Olympics in 2012.

Saina happy over Sania being named brand ambassador of Telangana

Jul 25, 2014, at 03:40 am

Hyderabad, July 24 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal on Thursday congratulated Tennis star Sania Mirza for being projected as the brand ambassador of the new state of Telangana.

Pune FC partners Bajaj-Allianz

Jul 25, 2014, at 01:58 am

Pune, July 24 (IBNS): Pune Football Club and Bajaj-Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited have entered into a partnership for the 2014-15 season.

CWG begins with a dazzling opening ceremony

Jul 24, 2014, at 03:23 pm

Glasgow, July 24 (IBNS) The 2014 opening ceremony was officially opened with a colourful opening ceremony on Wednesday with thousands of athletes from 71 nations and territories participating in it at the Celtic Park on Wednesday.

MB signs Sony Norde

Jul 24, 2014, at 06:19 am

Kolkata, July 23 (IBNS) Kolkata football giant McDowell Mohun Bagan on Wednesday said it has signed Haitian professional football player Sony Norde.

14 promising names of Indian football to don Atlético de Kolkata jersey

Jul 24, 2014, at 05:11 am

Kolkata, July 23 (IBNS): On the second day of the two-day domestic draft process of the Indian Super League’s inaugural edition, the Kolkata Franchise of the League, Atlético de Kolkata bagged seven more promising names from Indian football, completing its quota of selecting 14 domestic players.

Williamson Magor-A leading The Telegraph Cup Golf

Jul 24, 2014, at 05:06 am

Kolkata July 23 (IBNS): Sunny Uthup of Williamson Magor- A with a score of 74 gross and two day total of 146 gross ensured his team a lead position at the close of the second day of the JIS Group presented The Telegraph Cup Golf 2014.

Hero ISL a project for development of Indian Football : Jeff Slack

Jul 24, 2014, at 05:04 am

Mumbai, July 23 (IBNS): The two-day Central Domestic Player Draft of the inaugural Hero Indian Super League concluded successfully here on Wednesdaywith each ISL Clubs going for different player selection strategies, thus forming their Indian player line-up.

Williamson suspended from bowling in international cricket

Jul 23, 2014, at 06:35 pm

Dubai, July 23 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council today confirmed that an independent analysis has found the bowling action of New Zealand off-spinner Kane Williamson to be illegal and, as such, the player has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect.

PM wishes Indian athletes ahead of CWG 2014

Jul 23, 2014, at 05:30 am

New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished the Indian contingent participating in the 20th Commonwealth Games beginning at Glasgow on Wednesday.

Atletico de Kolkata selects seven Indian footballers

Jul 23, 2014, at 05:06 am

Kolkata, July 22 (IBNS): Indian Football has on Tuesday witnessed the end of day-one of the domestic draft process of the Indian Super League’s inaugural edition, wherein the Kolkata Franchise of the League, Atletico de Kolkata picked up seven players for its squad.

Clubs cash in for bigwigs of Indian Football

Jul 23, 2014, at 05:05 am

Mumbai, July 22 (IBNS): The first day of Central Domestic Player Draft of the Hero Indian Super League held on Tuesday witnessed the Clubs going all out for the big names of Indian Football. Seven rounds of the Central Draft were held on Day 1, at the plush Palladium Hotel in Mumbai with last seven round due on Wednesday.

Williamson Magor "A" lead Telegraph Merchants Cup Golf 2014

Jul 23, 2014, at 05:01 am

Kolkata, July 22 (IBNS): In near perfect golfing conditions over 60 teams began their campaign in pursuit of the JIS Group presented Telegraph Merchants Cup and Challenge Cup Golf 2014 that teed off at the Mecca of Indian Golf – the Royal Calcutta Golf Club here on Tuesday.

James Anderson's hearing to be held on Aug 1

Jul 23, 2014, at 04:56 am

Dubai, July 22 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday said England fast bowler James Anderson's hearing will be held on Aug 1.

India -England third Test: Buttler named in squad

Jul 23, 2014, at 03:20 am

London, July 22 (IBNS): England selectors on Tuesday announced a 13-man squad for the 3rd Investec Test against India commencing on Sunday at Southampton as Jos Buttler has been called up for the match.

Prior takes 'break' from England duty

Jul 22, 2014, at 05:17 pm

London, July 22 (IBNS): The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has said that English wicket keeper Matt Prior has stepped back from England duty for the rest of the summer due to injury.

Steven Gerrard retires from int'l football

Jul 22, 2014, at 06:40 am

London, July 21 (IBNS) The Football Association (FA) on Monday announced English footballer Steven Gerrard has announced his decision to retire from international duty.

It's a tough defeat: Cook on Lord's Test

Jul 22, 2014, at 04:54 am

London, July 21 (IBNS): England skipper Alastair Cook on Monday said his team's defeat at the hands of India in Lord's on Monday was 'tough'.

Lord's victory is memorable: Dhoni

Jul 22, 2014, at 04:04 am

London, July 21 (IBNS): Indian skipper MS Dhoni called his team's victory against England at Lord's on Monday as 'memorable'.

Bedi, Laxman congratulate Indian team

Jul 22, 2014, at 03:37 am

New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketers congratulated Indian team for winning a Test match at Lord's in England after 28 years on Monday.

India defeat England at Lord's after 28 years

Jul 22, 2014, at 02:09 am

London, July 21 (IBNS): India created history as they won a Test match at Lord's after 28 years by beating England by 95 runs here on Monday.

India dominate fourth day as England reach 105/4

Jul 21, 2014, at 05:37 am

London, July 20 (IBNS): India dominated the fourth day of the first Test against England and moved towards taking control of the match as the hosts scored 105 for four at stumps here on Sunday.

Murali fights as India finishes third day at 169 for four

Jul 20, 2014, at 05:57 am

London, July 19 (IBNS): The third day of the second Test between India and England ended with chances of both the sides gaining benefits and clinching the match to their pockets remained high as the visitors finished the day at 169 for four here on Saturday.

GWG: More bug cases hit village

Jul 20, 2014, at 03:33 am

Glasgow, July 19 (IBNS) The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde on Saturday said an additional five security workforce have reported unable to work due to gastrointestinal symptoms bringing the total number of reported cases to 53.

AIFF Special Technical Committee discusses WC plans

Jul 20, 2014, at 03:13 am

New Delhi, July 19 (IBNS) Keeping an eye on Indian National Team's preparation for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, All India Football Federation's Special Technical Committee met in Bangalore on Saturday.

Trent Bridge pitch rated as "poor" by the match referee

Jul 19, 2014, at 10:44 pm

Dubai, July 19 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Saturday announced that David Boon of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees, who was the match referee for the first Test between England and India in Nottingham, has rated the pitch used at Trent Bridge as "poor".

India's U-17 World Cup team to be discussed in meeting

Jul 19, 2014, at 07:19 am

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS) The All India Football Federation-recommended Special Technical Committee for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2017 is all set to meet for the first time since its inception, in Bangalore on Saturday.

AIFF appoints Integrity Officer

Jul 19, 2014, at 07:17 am

New York, July 18 (IBNS): Keeping in tune with FIFA and AFC's mandate to appoint an Integrity Officer in every member association to combat corruption and match-fixing in sport, All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed Javed Siraj in that role.