Siddikur Rahman continues domination in round three, leads by seven

Apr 01, 2017, at 12:58 am

Chittagong, Mar 31 (IBNS): Md Siddikur Rahman, Bangladesh’s leading golfer, continued his domination at the City Bank American Express Chittagong Open thanks to a fiery five-under-67 in round three on Friday.

KL Rahul to miss tenth edition of IPL due to shoulder injury

Apr 01, 2017, at 12:53 am

Bangalore, Mar 31 (IBNS): Indian player KL Rahul, who plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore, is likely to miss the tenth edition of Indian Premier League due to shoulder injury, as less than a week left before the commencement of the tournament, according to media reports, on Friday.

FIFA opens tender process in Spain for media rights

Mar 31, 2017, at 06:44 pm

Zurich, Mar 31 (IBNS): FIFA has opened an invitation to tender (“ITT”) in Spain for the media rights to the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017, the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia and the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019, an official release stated.

Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mar 31, 2017, at 06:42 pm

Zurich, Mar 31 (IBNS): The Bureau of the FIFA Council – comprising the FIFA President and the presidents of each of the six confederations – convened this Thursday at the Home of FIFA in Zurich and agreed on a proposed slot allocation for the FIFA World Cup as of the 2026 edition, an official release stated.

Vivo IPL Fan Parks get bigger and better

Mar 31, 2017, at 04:57 pm

Mumbai, Mar 31 (IBNS): The 10th season of IPL is just around the corner and cricket fans this season will have more reason to cheer.

FIFA awards 2017-2018 media rights for sub-Saharan Africa

Mar 31, 2017, at 04:52 pm

Zurich, Mar 31 (IBNS): Following an open tender process for 42 territories in sub-Saharan Africa, FIFA has granted media rights to five major broadcasting entities in the region, an official release stated.

U-17 WC: FIFA Commercial Affiliates pledge full support for India 2017

Mar 30, 2017, at 03:34 pm

Zurich, Mar 30 (IBNS): FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 conducted a workshop for the Commercial Affiliates of the tournament, an official release stated.

U-17 WC: FIFA Commercial Affiliates pledge full support for India 2017

Mar 30, 2017, at 03:19 pm

Zurich, Mar 30 (IBNS): FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 conducted a workshop for the Commercial Affiliates of the tournament, an official release stated.

The players were not born, neither was I: Constantine

Mar 29, 2017, at 09:00 pm

Yangon, Mar 29 (IBNS): A win in Myanmar in 64 years! A day after winning the away match against Myanmar in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers 2019, National Coach Stephen Constantine said that “none of the players were born that time.”

MSD's Aadhaar details compromised on web, furious wife tweets minister

Mar 29, 2017, at 02:34 pm

Ranchi, Mar 29 (IBNS): A furious Sakshi Singh Rawat, wife of former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, tweeted Union IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, following the leak of her husband's Aadhaar details on the web.

FIFA bans Lionel Messi for four years over misconduct

Mar 29, 2017, at 03:00 am

Zurich, Mar 28 (IBNS): International Federation of Association Football banned Argentina football player Lionel Messi for four years, over the charge of abusing assistant referee during Argentina-Chile match of qualifying tournament for World Cup 2018, according to media reports on Tuesday.

Resistance was much more playing against Australia than other teams: Virat Kohli

Mar 29, 2017, at 12:42 am

Dharamsala, Mar 28 (IBNS): Amidst the heated up words between two teams, Indian captain Virat Kohli at the post match press conference said that they felt the resistance was much more playing against Australia than other teams in the concluding season, on Tuesday.

Kohli praises Indian team, calls himself 'proud' to be part of the group

Mar 28, 2017, at 10:34 pm

Dharamsala, Mar 28 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday said he feels 'proud' to be part of the team which beat Australia to clinch the series against the might side 2-1.

BCCI congratulates Team India, announces cash rewards

Mar 28, 2017, at 09:59 pm

Mumbai, Mar 28 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday congratulated the Indian Cricket Team for retaining the No. 1 position in Test team rankings and registering unbeaten series wins in the home season 2016-17.

Ashwin receives Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for winning ICC Cricketer of the Year 2016 award

Mar 28, 2017, at 09:19 pm

Dubai, Mar 28 (IBNS) : India’s off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Tuesday received the Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Cricketer of the Year 2016 as well as the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year 2016 from former India captains and ICC Cricket Hall of Famers Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar respectively.

Siddhartha Upadhyay appointed on governing body of Sports Authority of India

Mar 28, 2017, at 08:26 pm

Kolkata, Mar 27 (IBNS): Society for Transformation, Inclusion and Recognition through Sports (STAIRS) today announced that Siddhartha Upadhyay, its founder and secretary general has been appointed to the governing body of Sports Authority of India.

India retains number one in test ranking, receives ICC test championship mace

Mar 28, 2017, at 08:12 pm

Dubai, Mar 28l (IBNS) : The Indian cricket team has retained the ICC Test Championship mace and has also won a cash award of $1 million for ensuring top position in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team rankings on the annual April 1 cut-off date.

India thump Aussies, take series 2-1; Regain Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Mar 28, 2017, at 05:25 pm

Dharamshala, Mar 28 (IBNS): The Indian Test juggernaut rolled on, thumping Australia on the way, as the home side won the last Test and took the series 2-1.

Steve Smith caught on camera 'abusing' Vijay

Mar 28, 2017, at 02:40 am

Dharamsala, Mar 27 (IBNS):A freash controversy hit the ongoing Test series between India and Australia when the visiting team's skipper Steve Smith was caught on Television camera supposedly abusing Indian fielder Murali Vijay.

World Cup U-17 in India- Navi Mumbai and New Delhi to host inaugural matches, Kolkata to organise final

Mar 28, 2017, at 12:05 am

Kolkata, Mar 27 (IBNS): The World's football governing body - FIFA - on Monday announced that Kolkata will host the World Cup Football championship under-17 final play on Oct 28, whilst New Delhi and Navi Mumbai have been honor to organise inaugural matches on Oct 6.

Vijay Goel felicitates Indian contingent of Special Athletes, World Winter Games 2017

Mar 27, 2017, at 11:38 pm

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel here today felicitated special athletes, their coaches and officials who returned to India after successful participation in the World Winter Games in Austria from Mar 14th - 25.

WWE network unveils Wrestlemania week programming

Mar 27, 2017, at 11:25 pm

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): WWE Network unveiled its WrestleMania Week programming line-up filled with a series of all-new episodes, specials and live coverage beginning Monday, March 27 and culminating with WWE’s pop-culture extravaganza, WrestleMania on Sunday, Apr 2, beginning at 4.30 AM IST live from the Orlando Citrus Bowl.

India score 19/0 at stumps, 87 runs needed to win series

Mar 27, 2017, at 11:09 pm

Dharamsala, Mar 27 (IBNS): Indian batsmen played sensibly to put up 19 runs on the scorecard as the home side will need another 87 runs to clinch the series against Australia at the end of the third day's play here on Monday.

Bhubaneswar to host Men’s Hockey World League final 2017 and Hockey Men’s World Cup 2018

Mar 27, 2017, at 10:13 pm

Bhubaneswar, Mar 27 (IBNS): The International Hockey Federation (FIH) and Government of Odisha have today officially confirmed that the Men’s Hockey World League Final 2017 and Hockey Men’s World Cup 2018 will be held in Bhubaneswar, India.

India bowl out Australia for 137 runs

Mar 27, 2017, at 10:10 pm

Dharamsala, Mar 27 (IBNS): Indian bowlers bowled brilliantly as they bowled out Australia for 137 runs in the second innings here on Monday.

We have utmost respect for Myanmar: Constantine

Mar 27, 2017, at 10:08 pm

Yangon, Mar 27 (IBNS): In pursuit of their Asian dream, India open their campaign in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers UAE 2019 on Tuesday when Stephen Constantine’s men take on Myanmar in Yangon.

Australian pacer Shaun Tait announces retirement

Mar 27, 2017, at 10:04 pm

Sydney, Mar 27 (IBNS): Australian pacer Shaun Tait has announced his retirement from all forms of the game.

FIFA U-17 WC: Kolkata to host final

Mar 27, 2017, at 09:56 pm

Kolkata, Mar 27 (IBNS): Following a week-long inspection tour of the six venues chosen for the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017, and with less than 200 days to go until the footballing talents of the future compete on the pitch, FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) have released the official match schedule and unveiled the tournament slogan.

Lux Cozi joins Kolkata Knight Riders squad

Mar 27, 2017, at 09:19 pm

Kolkata, Mar 27 (IBNS): LUX Industries Limited, known for its innovative and customer-demand driven product offerings, manufacturing more than 100 products across 12 major brands comprising a complete range of innerwear for men, women, and children on Monday announced that their flagship brand Lux Cozi will be one of the official sponsors and the only merchandised partner for two time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming edition of the league followed by next year.

Aussies face crisis, totter at 92/5 at tea

Mar 27, 2017, at 08:32 pm

Dharamsala, Mar 27 (IBNS) : A steady collapse of top batsmen left Australia tottering at 92 for the loss of five wickets at tea here on Monday, day three of the crucial fourth and final Test match of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar trophy.