Leander Paes-Martina Hingis reach Wimbledon final
Jul 11, 2015, at 04:11 am
London, July 10 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Leander Paes on Friday reached the final of the Wimbledon mixed doubles event with his partner Martina Hingis here.
Bishwam Ghosh stakes claim at the Orissa Juniorts 2015
Jul 11, 2015, at 03:58 am
Bhubaneswar, July 10 (IBNS): Kolkata’s Bishwam Ghosh unlocked the fifth event of the Indian Golf Union East Zone Feeder & Sub-Junior Tour with a compiled eleven over par 83 to take a two-stroke lead at the end of the first round of the Orissa Juniors 2015 being played here at the Bhubaneswar Golf Club.
Zimbabwe lose first ODI against India despite valiant effort by skipper Elton Chigumbura
Jul 11, 2015, at 02:41 am
Harare, July 10 (IBNS) Zimbabwe lost the first ODI against India by four runs despite a heroic performance from skipper Elton Chigumbura on Friday.
Jul 11, 2015, at 01:52 am
Mumbai, July 10 (IBNS): Defending champions of the inaugural edition of Indian Super League Atletico de Kolkata on Friday made some prudent and tactical choices at the first ever auction and the domestic player draft for the forthcoming season of ISL.
Indo-Bangla Jt expedition climbed Mt. Nun in Jammu and Kashmir
Jul 11, 2015, at 01:39 am
Kolkata, July 10 (IBNS): A joint climbing expedition by Mountaineering Association of Krishnanagar (MAK) from West Bengal and Dhaka, Bangladesh based adventure club “Keokradong†added another feather to their caps when they scaled 7135 metre high Mt. Nun in Punjab Himalaya under Jammu and Kashmir in July 7, according to a message received from the overall expedition leader Basanta Singha Roy on Friday.
Sania-Martina reach Wimbledon doubles final
Jul 11, 2015, at 12:44 am
London, July 10 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her Swiss doubles partner Martina Hingis cruised to the final of the Wimbledon by beating American fifth seeds Raquel Kops-Jones and Abigail Spears.
Jul 10, 2015, at 10:17 pm
Mumbai, July 10 (IBNS): Indian Super League Players Auction, the first ever auction of football players in India, saw the eight franchises battle it out for 10 of India’s finest players in Mumbai earlier on Friday.
Ambati Rayudu, Stuart Binny recover Indian ship after initial collapse, post 255 for 6
Jul 10, 2015, at 10:08 pm
Harare, July 10 (IBNS): Ambati Rayudu (124*) and Stuart Binny (77) added 160 runs in the sixth wicket partnership which helped India recover and post a competitive 255 for the loss of six wickets in the first ODI match against Zimbabwe here on Friday.
Ashes 2nd day: Australia struggling after losing half their side
Jul 10, 2015, at 05:32 am
Cardiff, July 9 (IBNS) With umpires calling stumps for day two, Australia are struggling in their first innings at 264 for the loss of 5 wickets.
Sania-Leander reach Wimbledon semis with Hingis
Jul 10, 2015, at 05:04 am
London, July 9 (IBNS) Indian Tennis stars Sania Mirza and Leander Paes teamed up with Swiss star Martina Hingis to reach their respective semi-final rounds of the Wimbledon here on Thursday.
India to play limited overs series against Australia in 2016
Jul 10, 2015, at 04:52 am
Sydney, July 9 (IBNS): India will visit Australia next year to play five One Day Internationals and three Twenty20 Internationals against the current World Champions.
India drop 15 spots in FIFA rankings
Jul 10, 2015, at 04:41 am
Zurich, July 9 (IBNS) India has dropped 15 places in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday.
Serena Williams faces Garbine Muguruza in Wimbledon final
Jul 10, 2015, at 04:28 am
London, July 9 (IBNS) US star Serena Williams and Garbine Muguruza will face each other in the final of the Wimbledon here.
New Zealand claim ICC Women's Championship advantage over India
Jul 10, 2015, at 04:25 am
Dubai, July 9 (IBNS) Although India claimed the overall spoils 3-2 in the five-match series, it is New Zealand who has moved up two places to joint fourth in the ICC Women's Championship table following its 2-1 win in the three Championship games that were played at the start of the series in Bangalore.
Vusimuzi Sibanda injured before India's tour to Zimbabwe
Jul 09, 2015, at 11:45 pm
Harare, July 9 (IBNS) Zimbabwe batsman Vusimuzi Sibanda has sustained a right ankle injury, during national squad practice for the next month’s home series against India, officials said on Thursday.
Roberto Carlos joins Delhi Dynamos FC as marquee player-cum-manager
Jul 09, 2015, at 10:31 pm
New Delhi, July 9 (IBNS) : Delhi Dynamos FC on Thursday announced the appointment of Brazilian star Roberto Carlos as its marquee player-manager for the second edition of Hero Indian Super League.
Indian Cricket Team to tour Sri Lanka for a three-Test series next month
Jul 09, 2015, at 05:40 pm
Mumbai, July 9 (IBNS) India will play three Tests against Sri Lanka in August -September 2015, officials confirmed on Thursday.
England score 343/7 on first day
Jul 09, 2015, at 05:19 am
Cardiff, July 8 (IBNS): A valiant 134 runs by Joe Root helped England post 343 runs for the loss of seven wickets on the first day of the first Test match here on Wednesday.
World T20 Qualifier is another boost for cricket's global development
Jul 09, 2015, at 03:11 am
Dubai, July 8 (IBNS) On the eve of another exciting opportunity for the best Associate and Affiliate Members (AMs) to qualify for a major ICC event, the success of the ICC Development Programme is illustrated by the fact that there are now more people playing cricket outside the 10 Full Members than ever before.
Atletico de Kolkata unveils new jersey
Jul 09, 2015, at 01:42 am
Kolkata, July 8 (IBNS) Co-owners along with the coach and supporting staffs of Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) unveiled its new team jersey and squad for the second season of Indian Super League (ISL) in Kolkata on Wednesday.
First Module of AFC Pro Diploma Course kicks-off in Goa
Jul 08, 2015, at 11:54 pm
New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS): The All India Football Federation organized AFC Pro Diploma Course, kicked-off at the Chowgule Sports Centre, Madgao in Goa on Wednesday.
Sourav Ganguly wants IFA to play a bigger role
Jul 08, 2015, at 11:50 pm
Kolkata, July 8 (IBNS) Ex-Indian captain and co-owner of Atletico de Kolkata, the cash-rich ISL (Indian Super League) based team, Sourav Ganguly wants the Indian Football Association to play a bigger role in the upliftment of standards of football in India.
Bangladesh , Pakistan have one eye on ICC Champions Trophy 2017
Jul 08, 2015, at 11:36 pm
Dubai, July 8 (IBNS) The battle for the final two available places in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 will hot up when Bangladesh squares off against South Africa in the opening match of the three-match series in Mirpur on Friday and Sri Lanka hosts Pakistan in the first of the five matches in Dambulla on Saturday.
3D printed statue of Sourav Ganguly unveiled on his 43rd b'day
Jul 08, 2015, at 09:50 pm
Kolkata July 8 (IBNS): A 3D printed statuette of the 'Prince of Kolkata'-Sourav Ganguly-the first of its kind, was unveiled by the sporting legend himself at his residence in Kolkata on the occasion of his birthday.
Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly turns 43
Jul 08, 2015, at 03:39 pm
Kolkata, July 8 (IBNS): Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly turned a year older on Wednesday.
Jul 07, 2015, at 10:44 pm
Ranchi, July 7 (IBNS) Indian ODI and T20 skipper MS Dhoni turned 34 on Tuesday as cricketers wished the World Cup winning captain on his special day of the year.
Women cricket team for T20 against New Zealand picked
Jul 07, 2015, at 08:01 pm
Mumbai, July 8 (IBNS) The Women's Selection Committee has picked the Indian team for the three-match T20 International series against New Zealand.
Pakistan vaults into third place in ICC Test Championship table
Jul 07, 2015, at 07:31 pm
Dubai, July 7 (IBNS) Pakistan has jumped three places to third in the ICC Test Championship table following a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third and final cricket Test in Pallekele on Tuesday.
Serena Williams defeats Venus Williams in Wimbledon Q/F
Jul 07, 2015, at 04:12 am
London, July 6 (IBNS) American Tennis icon Serena Williams defeated her sister Venus Williams in a Wimbledon clash to cruise to the quarter-finals of the Grand Slam here.
Ajinkya Rahane looking forward to Zimbabwe tour
Jul 06, 2015, at 11:38 pm
New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS): Indian skipper for the Zimbabwe series Ajinkya Rahane on Monday said he is looking forward to the upcoming tour to the African nation.