Herath scripts a magnificent victory for Sri Lanka as India lose first Test by 63 runs

Galle, Aug 15 (IBNS) Rangana Herath bailed Sri Lanka out of distress as the host nation defeated India by 63 runs in the inaugural Test match to take up a 1-0 lead here on Saturday.

Sania Mirza to receive Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS) Adding one more crown to her crown, Indian women Tennis icon Sania Mirza will be receiving the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award this year.

First Test: Chandimal ton helps Sri Lanka take second innings lead, India 23-1

Galle, Aug 14 (IBNS) A defiant Dinesh Chandimal denied India an innings victory in the first Test as Sri Lanka took a 175-run lead while India scored 23 for the loss of a wickets at the end of third day's play here on Friday.

Ajinkya Rahane creates new Test record

Galle, Aug 14 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane created a record as he became the first non-wicket-keeper player to take eight catches in a Test match.

First Test: India firmly on top after an all-round performance on day two

Galle, Aug 13 (IBNS) A twin century by Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli and a twin strike by the Indian bowlers in the Sri Lankan second innings have set India on top at the end of the second day of the first Test match here on Thursday.

'Never select players on basis of MOM Awards'

In the last part of an exclusive interview with www.the-aiff.com National Coach Stephen Constantine speaks at length about his choice of Players for the forthcoming Preparatory Camp which kicks-off in Pune on August 23. Excerpts:

First Test: Spinners take 8 wickets as India dominate proceedings on day one

Galle, Aug 12 (IBNS) A ruthless Ravichandran Ashwin picked up six wickets in the first innings as Sri Lanka were bowled out for a mere 183 runs on the first day of the first Test match with India dominating the proceedings here on Wednesday.

Sania Mirza to be conferred Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS): Indian Tennis icon Sania Mirza, who has won several tournaments in recent times in doubles, will be conferred India's highest sports award Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, media reports said on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka eyes series win to overtake India in Test rankings

Dubai, Aug 10 (IBNS) Sri Lanka and India will face off in the first of a three-Test series at Galle on Wednesday with one eye on the ICC Test Team Rankings as both teams aim to improve their respective positions.

Sri Lanka names 16-member squad for Test series against India

Colombo, Aug 7 (IBNS): Sri Lankan selectors have named a 16-member squad for the upcoming Test series against India.

Assam girl won gold and silver medal in Special Olympic

Guwahati, Aug 6 (IBNS) : An Assam girl, who won a gold medal and one silver medal in the recent Special Olympic held in Los Angeles in USA recently, returned to her state on Thursday as she was given a grand welcome by her fans and admirers here.

Sania Mirza recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS): Indian Tennis icon Sania Mirza has been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, media reports said on Saturday.

India 'A' for one-day tri-series and two 4-day Test matches against SA announced.

Chennai, Aug 1 (IBNS) Unmukt Chand will lead the Indian 'A' squad for one-day tri-series while Ambatti Rayudu will captain in two-four day test matches against South Africa 'A' as All-India Senior Selection Committee on Saturday announced in Chennai the teams for both the series.

OIL India 'A' take charge at The Telegraph Merchant's and Challenge Cup 2015

Kolkata, July 29 (IBNS): OIL India 'A' powered by T Hazarika's 73 raced to the top of the Division I with a total of 150 at Ballantine's presented The Telegraph Merchant's Cup being played here at the prestigious Royal Calcutta Golf Club.

Series against Sri Lanka will be tough: Rohit Sharma

Mumbai, July 28 (IBNS): Indian batsman Rohit Sharma has said the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka will be 'tough' and the Indian side is looking forward to it.