BCCI receives 57 applications for the post of Head Coach

Jun 13, 2016, at 01:14 am

Mumbai, June 12 (IBNS): The BCCI on Sunday aid it has received 57 applications for the post of Head Coach for the Indian cricket team.

India congratulates Saina Nehwal

Jun 13, 2016, at 12:38 am

Mumbai, June 12 (IBNS): Indians celebrated badminton star Saina Nehwal's Australian Open Super Series Badminton title win as celebrities and politicians wished her for the victory on Sunday.

Anderson reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Jun 13, 2016, at 12:22 am

Dubai, June 12 (IBNS): England fast bowler James Anderson has received an official reprimand for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the third day’s play in the Lord’s Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

Narendra Modi congratulates Saina Nehwal

Jun 12, 2016, at 09:33 pm

New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated badminton star Saina Nehwal for winning the Australian Open Super Series Badminton title.

National Racers GP: Bolt clinches 100m in 9.88 seconds

Jun 12, 2016, at 09:22 pm

Kingston, June 12 (IBNS) Continuing his dominance on the track, triple World and Olympic Champion Usain Bolt clinched the men’s 100m at the inaugural Jamaica National Racers Grand Prix by clocking 9.88 seconds.

Saina Nehwal clinches Australian Open Super Series

Jun 12, 2016, at 08:35 pm

Sydney, June 12 (IBNS) Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal defeated Sun Yu of China to clinch the Australian Open Super Series Badminton title on Sunday.

Last-gasp Berezutski header denies England victory

Jun 12, 2016, at 01:50 pm

Marseille, June 12 (IBNS) Vasili Berezutski struck in added time as Russia, second best for long periods, rescued a draw from their UEFA EURO 2016 opener against England.

Wales beat Slovakia on dream debut

Jun 12, 2016, at 06:43 am

Bordeaux, June 11 ( IBNS) Substitute Hal Robson-Kanu applied the finishing touch after an Aaron Ramsey assist to give Wales victory against Slovakia on their UEFA EURO finals debut on Saturday.

Switzerland hold on against ten-man Albania

Jun 12, 2016, at 02:54 am

Lens Agglo, June 11 (IBNS) Switzerland made a winning start to UEFA EURO 2016 but the ten men of Albania gave them an almighty scare in the teams' first Group A outing.

Rahul smashes 100 no,Rayudu contribute 62 no to help India beat Zimbabwe

Jun 12, 2016, at 01:41 am

Harare, June 11 (IBNS): KL Rahul dominated the show and smashed an unbeaten 100 as he joined Ambati Rayudu (62) in a crucial second wicket partnership which helped India win the first ODI against host Zimbabwe by nine wickets here on Saturday.

It's honour to represent the nation at the Rio Olympics: Leander Paes

Jun 11, 2016, at 11:09 pm

Mumbai, June 11 (IBNS): Gearing up to represent India for the seventh straight times in the Olympics, Tennis star Leander Paes on Saturday said it is an honour for him to be able to represent his nation in the mega sports event.

Badminton: Saina Nehwal reaches Australian Open Super Series final

Jun 11, 2016, at 11:01 pm

Sydney, June 11 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal stormed to the final of the Australian Open Super Series on Saturday.

Olympics: Mamata Banerjee congratulates Leander Paes

Jun 11, 2016, at 10:14 pm

Kolkata, June 11 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday wishes Indian Tennis star Leander Paes for making it to his seventh straight Olympics.

Rohan issues statement on pairing with Leander Paes, explains his decision to choose Saketh

Jun 11, 2016, at 10:06 pm

New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS); A day when the All India Tennis Association (AITA) chose veteran Leander Paes to partner Rohan Bopanna in the men's doubles tennis tournament at the Rio Olympics, the Tennis star from Bangalore released a statement and explained behind choosing wanting to partner Saketh and not Olympic medal winner Paes.

India restrict Zimbabwe at 168

Jun 11, 2016, at 09:39 pm

Harare, June 11 (IBNS) In a series to taste India's young brigade, MS Dhoni's men bowled out Zimbabwe for 168 runs in 49.5 overs in the first ODI here on Saturday.

Saina Nehwal in Australian Open final

Jun 11, 2016, at 07:55 pm

Sydney, June 11 (IBNS) : India's shuttle queen Saina Nehwal on Saturday entered the final of Australian Open Badminton tournament in Sydney breezing past fourth seed Yihan Wang of China in straight games , 21-8, 21-12, reports said.

Leander Paes chosen to partner Bopanna in Rio Olympics tennis men's doubles

Jun 11, 2016, at 07:45 pm

New Delhi, Jun 11 (IBNS) The All India Tennis Association (AITA), on Saturday, chose veteran Leander Paes to partner Rohan Bopanna in the men's doubles tennis tournament at the Rio Olympics, according to media reports.

Euro 2016: Payet's late goal seals it for France

Jun 11, 2016, at 07:06 pm

Saint-Denis, Jun 11 (IBNS): Playing their first match against Romania, Euro 2016 host France registered a victory by the thinnest of margin as a 89th minute goal from Dimitri Payet sealed the deal for them.

Bureau of the FIFA Council lifts suspension of Benin Football Association (FBF)

Jun 11, 2016, at 05:59 pm

Zurich, Jun 11 (IBNS): The Bureau of the FIFA Council has lifted the suspension that was imposed on the Benin Football Association (FBF) on May 9, 2016, in accordance with article 16 of the FIFA Statutes for failing to hold elections within a set deadline because of a judicial ruling by a local court, an official release said.

World bids farewell to Muhammad Ali

Jun 11, 2016, at 06:14 am

Louisville, June 11 (IBNS):Thousands assembled on streets of Louisville as the world bade farewell to boxing legend Muhammad Ali on Friday.

Zampa confident of playing Test

Jun 11, 2016, at 05:26 am

Adelaide, June 10 (IBNS)Australian spinner Adam Zampa said his bowling has improved with time.

Abhinav Bindra to quit after Olympics

Jun 11, 2016, at 04:49 am

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): Iconinc Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra on Friday announced he will retire after the 2016 Olympics.

CPL welcomes West Indies stars for 'biggest party in sport'

Jun 11, 2016, at 04:35 am

St. Kitts and Nevis, June 10 (IBNS) The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) on Friday announced that a host of West Indies stars - Devendra Bishoo, Carlos Brathwaite, Darren Bravo and Jason Holder – will join up for the opening weeks of the biggest party in sport, which is scheduled to start on June 29.

Jeet Raval named in NZ Test squad for series against South Africa, Zimbabwe

Jun 11, 2016, at 01:39 am

Auckland, June 10 (IBNS) Cricketer Jeet Raval has been named in the New Zealand Test squad for the upcoming series against Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Bopanna choose Myneni over Paes

Jun 10, 2016, at 08:32 pm

New Delhi, Jun 10 (IBNS): In his communication to the All India Tennis Association (AITA), Rohan Bopanna has stated that Saketh Myneni is his choice of partner for the men's doubles tournament in the Rio Olympics, according to media reports.

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon

Jun 10, 2016, at 03:23 pm

London, June 10 (IBNS): Spain's top Tennis star Rafael Nadal has pulled out of Wimbledon due to injury.

Rohit Sharma’s new digital comic series Hyper Tiger launched

Jun 10, 2016, at 12:52 am

Mumbai, June 9 (IBNS): Cricketer Rohit Sharma in partnership with Graphic India, UK based ISM Komix and Cornerstone Sport took a stand for India and the environment today with the launch of the all new Hyper Tiger, the world's first superhero cricket team, who play futuristic Hyper Cricket to save the environment, their village, and the world.

BCCI announces India Cricket Season 2016-17

Jun 09, 2016, at 07:57 pm

Mumbai, June 9 (IBNS): The Tour Programme and Fixtures Committee of the BCCI met in Mumbai earlier Thursday to finalise the schedules for International and domestic cricket season of 2016-17.

ICC announces unchanged umpiring panel for 2016-2017 season

Jun 09, 2016, at 05:57 pm

Dubai, Jun 9 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) retained the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires for the 2016-17 season, following the annual review and selection process, an official release said.

Maria Sharapova banned for two years

Jun 09, 2016, at 04:22 am

London, June 8 (IBNS) An Independent Tribunal appointed under Article 8.1 of the 2016 Tennis Anti-Doping Programme has found that Russian Tennis legend Maria Sharapova committed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation under Article 2.1 of the Programme and as a consequence has disqualified the affected results and imposed a period of ineligibility of two years, commencing on Jan 26, 2016.