Sindhu enters World Championships semi-finals
Aug 30, 2014, at 05:36 am
Copenhagen, Aug 29 (IBNS) Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu defeated China's Shixian Wang to reach the semi-finals of the World Championships here on Friday.
Murali Vijay to replace injured Rohit Sharma
Aug 29, 2014, at 09:44 pm
Mumbai, Aug 29 (IBNS) Rohit Sharma has sustained a fracture on the middle finger of his right hand, and has been ruled out of the ongoing ODI and T20 International Series against England, as a result.
PM remembers Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day
Aug 29, 2014, at 09:33 pm
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tribute to hockey wizard Dhyan Chand on Friday on his 109th birth anniversary.
ICC holds Cricket World Cup 2015 Commercial Partner Forum
Aug 29, 2014, at 06:05 pm
Melbourne, Aug 29 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) held the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Commercial Partner Forum at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne on Thursday.
Not interested in becoming BCCI president: Modi
Aug 29, 2014, at 04:06 am
London, Aug 28 (IBNS): Former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner and cricket administrator Lalit Modi on Thursday said he does not have any interest of becoming the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president.
England fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in Cardiff
Aug 29, 2014, at 03:39 am
Dubai, Aug 28 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday said the England team has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during the second One-Day International (ODI) against India in Cardiff on Wednesday.
Mumbai: Praful Patel chairs AIFF Executive Committee Meeting
Aug 29, 2014, at 03:35 am
Mumbai, Aug 28 (IBNS) The President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Praful Patel Chaired All India Football Federation’s Executive Committee Meeting in Mumbai on Thursday.
Asian Games bound eves lose 0-3 to Shanghai mixed team
Aug 29, 2014, at 03:21 am
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS) The Asian Games bound India Women’s National Team went down 0-3 to Century Park FC in their first practice match in Shanghai, China on Thursday.
NCC girls mountaineering expedition to Mt Rudugaira flagged off
Aug 29, 2014, at 02:33 am
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): The NCC Girls Expedition to Mt Rudugaira was flagged-off by Rear Admiral Kapil Gupta, Addl Director General (A), National Cadets Corp from New Delhi.
Hero ISL ushers birth of a footballing nation
Aug 29, 2014, at 02:28 am
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Hero Indian Super League, the most anxiously awaited football extravaganza in the country, unveiled its’ official emblem in a grand fanfare event on Thursday, thus presenting India with its very own first ever, high-profile footballing competition.
President to present National Sports Awards tomorrow
Aug 29, 2014, at 02:03 am
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee will present the National Sports Awards at a function at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday.
Micromax wins BCCI winning bid for title sponsorship
Aug 28, 2014, at 10:32 pm
Mumbai, Aug 28 (IBNS) Micromax Informatics Ltd has made the winning bid for the title sponsorship international and domestic tournament series of the BCCI in 2014-15.
David Richardson pleased with ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 preparations
Aug 28, 2014, at 10:23 pm
Melbourne, Aug 28 (IBNS) ICC Chief Executive David Richardson has expressed his satisfaction with preparations for next year's ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 after receiving detailed updates in Wellington and Melbourne this week.
Lalit Modi's passport restored
Aug 28, 2014, at 05:27 am
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IBNS) Ina significant judgement, the division bench of the Delhi High Court on Wednesday set aside all orders against former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner and cricket administrator Lalit Modi and restored his passport.
All-round India beat England by 133 runs
Aug 28, 2014, at 04:38 am
Cardiff, Aug 27 (IBNS): Riding on Suresh Raina's 100 and strong performance by bowlers, India defeat England by 133 runs in the second One Day International of the five-match series here on Wednesday.
Tickets for Group Stage matches announced
Aug 28, 2014, at 04:37 am
Mumbai, Aug 27 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced that tickets for the group stage matches of the Champions League Twenty20 2014, to be played at Mohali, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, are available on official www.clt20.com.
Pune FC capture Sporting Goa captain Matthew Gonsalves
Aug 28, 2014, at 04:36 am
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IBNS) Pune FC has completed the signing of Sporting Clube de Goa captain and defender Matthew Gonsalves for the upcoming season.
Aug 28, 2014, at 12:39 am
Cardiff, Aug 27 (IBNS): Suresh Raina's well-made 100 and skipper MS Dhoni's 52 helped India post 304 for the loss of six wickets in the second One Day International (ODI) match of the series at Sophia Gardens here on Wednesday.
Wawrinka to participate in Chennai Open next year
Aug 27, 2014, at 05:29 am
Chennai, Aug 26 (IBNS): Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka on Tuesday confirmed he will be participating in the Aircel Chennai Open next year.
Frank Lampard retires from international football
Aug 27, 2014, at 05:14 am
London, Aug 26 (IBNS); English footballer Frank Lampard has announced his retirement from international football.
Bravo, Roach and Rampaul on the move in ODI rankings
Aug 27, 2014, at 02:17 am
Dubai, Aug 26 (IBNS) The West Indies' 3-0 series win against Bangladesh has seen its players march up the Reliance ICC ODI Player Rankings.
I have resigned as Kerala Guv: Sheila Dikshit
Aug 27, 2014, at 01:26 am
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IBNS) Ending all speculations, Sheila Dikshit on Tuesday confirmed she has resigned as the Governor of Kerala.
ICC Women's Championship sees Edwards, Mir and Gunn climb ODI rankings
Aug 27, 2014, at 01:24 am
Dubai, Aug 26 (IBNS) England captain Charlotte Edwards has jumped five places to second position in the Reliance ICC Women's Rankings for ODI Batters after leading her side to a 2-0 series victory over India in the opening round of the ICC Women’s Championship.
Aug 26, 2014, at 03:55 am
London, Aug 25 (IBNS): Former English bowler Graeme Swann has said he feels England have 'no chance' of winning the 50-over World Cup next year.
Aug 26, 2014, at 02:57 am
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS) Members of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Bid Evaluation Committee met at the AIFF Headquarters in Football House on Monday to take a call on the proposed bids for the upcoming I-League 2014/15 season onwards.
New I-League entrant promises to be 'people's club'
Aug 26, 2014, at 02:55 am
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS) Hours after getting the green signal to be part of the I-League bandwagon, Pune-based corporate giant Kalyani Group expressed their excitement at the development also showing gratitude towards All India Football Federation for deeming them fit to participate in the country’s premier league competition from 2014/15 season onwards.
SMT to inspect five clubs during visits
Aug 26, 2014, at 02:53 am
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Special Mission Team (SMT) led by AFC Research and Support Services Head Steve Tae H. Kim met at the All India Football Federation Headquarters in Dwarka on Monday.
India-England: Rain washes out series opener
Aug 26, 2014, at 02:02 am
Bristol, Aug 25 (IBNS) The first one day international match between Indian and England was abandoned on Monday due to relentless rains and wet ground conditions here.
Namibia named as host of Pepsi ICC WCL Division 2
Aug 25, 2014, at 08:19 pm
Dubai, Aug 25 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Monday announced that Namibia will host Pepsi ICC World Cricket League (WCL) Division 2 from 17 to 24 Jan 2015.
India face England in first ODI on Monday
Aug 25, 2014, at 06:41 am
Bristol , Aug 24 (IBNS): After a 3-1 loss in the five-match Test series, India will face England in the one-day international series from Monday.