Bangladesh rally to a second successive win
Feb 10, 2016, at 12:19 am
Guwahati, Feb 9 (IBNS) Bangladesh rallied to a second successive victory with a 2-0 routing over Maldives in a South Asian Games 2016 women's football match at the Jawaharlal Nehru after 14-year old debutant Marzia scored the opening goal three minutes after the restart.
SAG: Sri Lankan Jeevan Manjula Jayasinghe Silva PIlippenge clinches gold in cycling
Feb 09, 2016, at 10:57 pm
Guwahati, Feb 9 (IBNS) In the ongoing 12th SAG, 100 Km Individual Road cycling Race event, Sri Lankan Jeevan Manjula Jayasinghe Silva PIlippenge clinched gold medal on Tuesday.
India outclasses Sri Lanka to reach fifth final
Feb 09, 2016, at 10:42 pm
Dhaka, Feb 9 (IBNS) Rahul Dravid-coached India stormed into the final of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 with a convincing 97-run win over Sri Lanka in the semi-final in Bangladesh on Tuesday.
Steve Smith named Australian T20 skipper, replaces Aaron Finch
Feb 09, 2016, at 09:47 pm
Sydney, Feb 9 (IBNS) Australian selectors have named Steve Smith as the skipper of the T20 side which will compete in the upcoming ICC World T20 in India.
Sachin shoots for his documentary in Mumbai
Feb 09, 2016, at 08:53 pm
Mumbai, Feb 9 (IBNS) Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was seen shooting for his documentary on Monday.
Joshana Chinappa won gold in Squash
Feb 09, 2016, at 01:48 am
Guwahati, Feb 8 (IBNS) Joshana Chinappa of India won gold in Women’s individual Squash event of the ongoing SAG by defeating Maria Toorpaki of Pakistan on Monday.
West Indies stun Pakistan by five wickets to enter semi-finals
Feb 08, 2016, at 11:49 pm
Dhaka, Feb 8 (IBNS) Skipper Shimron Hetmyer and Tevin Imlach hit half-centuries as the West Indies upset Pakistan by five wickets to cruise into the semi-finals of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in Bangladesh on Monday.
India, Sri Lanka set for exciting semi-final
Feb 08, 2016, at 10:42 pm
Dhaka, Feb 8 (IBNS) Rahul Dravid-coached India will rely on its all-round strengths to put it across buoyant Sri Lanka in the first semi-final of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 in Mirpur on Tuesday.
Women gear up for 'must win fixture'
Feb 08, 2016, at 09:12 pm
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IBNS) After a goalless draw in their first match against Maldives in the South Asian Games, the Indian Women’s Senior National Team will clash swords against Sri Lanka on February 09(Tuesday) is what is a ‘must win fixture’ for the Women.
Soccer: Indian Women gear up for ‘Must Win’ encounter
Feb 08, 2016, at 08:35 pm
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IBNS) After a goalless draw in their first match against Maldives in the South Asian Games, the Indian Women’s Senior National Team will face off against Sri Lanka on Feb 9, in what is a ‘must win fixture’ for the Women.
Baichung bats for U-17 IFA tournament in upcoming years
Feb 08, 2016, at 06:28 pm
Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS): The LG IFA Shield U-19 Tournament was announced recently by the IFA with the collaboration of LG Electronics with football greats of India like Baichung Bhutia lending whole-hearted support to the event.
FIFA extends sanction for anti-doping rule violation against Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos
Feb 08, 2016, at 06:20 pm
Zurich, Feb 8 (IBNS) The chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to extend the sanction imposed on December 14, 2015 by the disciplinary committee of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) on the Brazilian player Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos for an anti-doping rule violation to have worldwide effect in accordance with article 136 ff. of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.
12th South Asian games : India tops with 27 golds
Feb 08, 2016, at 02:22 am
Guwahati, Feb 7 (IBNS) : India continued to dominate in the 12th South Asian Games (SAG) in third day of the event with 27 gold medals and secured top position in medals tally followed by Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
Yasir Shah suspended for three months
Feb 08, 2016, at 01:52 am
Dubai, Feb 7 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday announced that Pakistan bowler Yasir Shah has been suspended from all cricket-related activities for three months after pleading guilty to breaching Article 2.1 of the ICC Anti-Doping Code.
Wushu: Sanathoi Devi enters semifinals
Feb 08, 2016, at 12:39 am
Guwahati, Feb 7 (IBNS) The on-going Wushu competition being held at the Rising Sun Sports Complex, Assam Rifles, Laitkor, Shillong on Sunday put World Silver Medalist Yumnam Sanathoi Devi, 52Kg Sanshou Weight Category, into the semifinals.
India puts its number-one ranking on the line
Feb 07, 2016, at 11:23 pm
Dubai, Feb 7 (IBNS) ICC World Twenty20 2016 host India and defending champion Sri Lanka go head to head in a three-match T20 International series in Pune on Wednesday with the number-one ranking on the MRF Tyres ICC T20I Championship table up for grabs.
Fernando misses century as Sri Lanka sets up semi-final date with India
Feb 07, 2016, at 11:02 pm
Dhaka, Feb 7 (IBNS) Avishka Fernando hit 95 off 96 balls after Wanidu Hasanranga grabbed three wickets as Sri Lanka entered the semi-finals of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 with an impressive six-wicket win over England in Mirpur on Sunday.
U Mumba's unbeaten streak against Patna Pirates breaks in Bengaluru
Feb 07, 2016, at 05:09 am
Bengaluru, Feb 6 (IBNS): Defending champions U Mumba were given a rude awakening in Season 3 of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi as they lost 26-40 to Patna Pirates in their final game of the Bengaluru leg.
12th South Asian Games: India tops medal tally with 14 golds, Sri Lanka in second with 4 golds
Feb 07, 2016, at 03:30 am
Guwahati, Feb 6 (IBNS) : Host country India dominated the second day of the ongoing 12th South Asian Games (SAG) by winning 14 gold medals and secured top position in the medal tally followed by Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
12th South Asian Games second day: India tops medals tally
Feb 07, 2016, at 02:38 am
Guwahati, Feb 6 (IBNS) The 12th South Asian Games' second day saw the dominance of India in most of the sporting events.
A youthful breeze flows in the Indian women's national team
Feb 07, 2016, at 02:12 am
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IBNS): While the Indian senior women’s national team boasts of experienced Players like Bembem Devi, Bala Devi and Sasmita Malik, a pinch of youth has been added by young players such as Dalima Chibber, Sanju and Pyari Xaxa to the squad, whose average age is just under 24.
Rishabh Pant and Anmolpreet Singh steer impressive India into semi-finals
Feb 06, 2016, at 10:40 pm
Dhaka, Feb 6 (IBNS) Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant hit 111 off 96 balls as power-packed India demolished Namibia by 197 runs in Fatullah on Saturday to cruise into the semi-finals of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup.
India dominates in 12th SAG with 7 gold
Feb 06, 2016, at 10:35 pm
Guwahati, Feb 6 (IBNS) : Indian woman cyclist claimed the first gold medal in the 12th South Asian Games (SAG) as the host country has secured seven gold medals in the medal tally on the second day of the 11 days mega sporting event.
Shane Watson, Pawan Negi shine in IPL auction
Feb 06, 2016, at 10:04 pm
Bangalore, Feb 6 (IBNS): Australian cricketer Shane Watson and Indian cricketer Pawan Negi dominated the show as the 2016 edition of IPL auction was held on Saturday.
Indian women cyclists win gold , silver at SAG 2016
Feb 06, 2016, at 09:14 pm
Guwahati, Feb 6 (IBNS) India has opened its medal account with a gold in 30 km women cycling at the ongonig 12 South Asian Games.
Indian women cyclists win gold and silver at SAG 2016
Feb 06, 2016, at 05:36 pm
Guwahati, Feb 6 (IBNS) India opened its medal tally at the 12th South Asian Games (SAG) with a gold in 30 km women cycling.
IPL auction: Kings XI Punjab bags Mohit Sharma for 6.5 crore
Feb 06, 2016, at 05:29 pm
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IBNS): Right-arm medium-fast bowler Mohit Sharma was bought by Kings XI Punjab for Rs 6.5 crore in the ongoing IPL Auction for the 2016 edition, while so far Aussie all rounder Shane Watson was the highest bidded player at Rs 9.5 crore.
IPL auction: Shane Watson fetches Rs 9.5 crore, Yuvy sold for Rs 7 crore
Feb 06, 2016, at 04:42 pm
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IBNS): The 2016 edition of IPL auction got underwy on Saturday with players like Yuvraj Singh sold for Rs. 7 crore to Sunrisers Hyderabad and Australian all rounder Shane Watson bagging Rs 9.5 crore.
IPL auction: 351 cricketers to go under hammers
Feb 06, 2016, at 02:46 pm
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IBNS): The 2016 edition of IPL auction will be held on Saturday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Kickstarts 12th South Asian Games
Feb 06, 2016, at 12:05 am
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the South Asian Games at Guwahati in Assam in a glittering ceremony in the presence of a galaxy of national and international dignitaries including Chief Minister of the state Tarun Gogoi and Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.