Imran Khan marries ex-BBC journo
Jan 09, 2015, at 04:14 am
Islamabad, Jan 8 (IBNS): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and former Pakistan cricketer Imran Khan on Thursday married a former BBC weather girl Reham Khan in a low-key ceremony.
Australia's Mitchell Starc found guilty of Level 1 offence: ICC
Jan 09, 2015, at 03:50 am
Dubai, Jan 8 (IBNS): Australian player Mitchell Starc was issued with an official reprimand after committing a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second day's play in the fourth Test against India in Sydney on Tuesday.
Jan 08, 2015, at 05:50 am
Harare, Jan 7 (IBNS): Zimbabwe selectors on Wednesday named the 15-member squad for the World Cup to be played in Australia and New Zealand next year.
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Salgaocar make the semis after 2 years
Jan 08, 2015, at 05:49 am
Vasco, Jan 7 (IBNS) : Salgaocar FC stretched their good form to the second match running as they trounced Pune FC 3-1 to qualify for the semifinals in a virtual knockout Group B match of the Hero Federation Cup here at the Tilak Maidan on Wednesday.
U19 I-League: Arif Shaikh strikes three in Pune FC's 6-1 Maha-Derby win over Mumbai FC
Jan 08, 2015, at 02:48 am
Mumbai, Jan 7 (IBNS) Pune FC cruised to a massive 6-1 win over arch rivals Mumbai FC in a U19 I-League Round-5 encounter at the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Federation Cup: Pune FC go down 1-3 to Salgaocar FC in a hard fought clash
Jan 08, 2015, at 02:23 am
Vasco, Jan 7 (IBNS) Pune FC put in a valiant effort but went down fighting 1-3 to Salgaocar FC in a Federation Cup Group-B final round clash at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco, Goa on Wednesday.
I hope Imran will be happy in this new phase of his life: Jemima
Jan 07, 2015, at 10:42 pm
London, Jan 7 (IBNS): Amid reports that former Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan is planning to marry broadcast journalist, his ex-wife Jemima Khan wished him the best for the new innings of his life.
Pakistan announces its 15-member side for WC
Jan 07, 2015, at 10:24 pm
Islamabad, Jan 7 (IBNS): Pakistan on Wednesday announced its 15-member squad for the World Cup which be played in Australia and New Zealand next month.
Australia post 572, India finish the day at 71/1
Jan 07, 2015, at 08:54 pm
Sydney, Jan 7 (IBNS): Australian batsmen continued their dominance as Steve Smith hit a century to post 572 runs for the loss of seven wickets before declaring their innings at the end of the second day of the fourth Tests match here on Wednesday.
Pity that athletes feel they have to lobby for awards: Omar
Jan 07, 2015, at 03:50 am
Jammu, Jan 6 (IBNS): Outgoing Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday regretted that Indian athletes feel they have to "lobby" to receive awards.
Ishpreet wins National Sub-Junior Snooker title
Jan 07, 2015, at 01:35 am
Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS): Ishpreet Chadha of Maharashtra did full justice to his talent, picking up the National Sub-Junior Snooker title at the BRC Gloster National Billiards & Snooker Championship.
IMF to hold ' Metro Function' at Dhenkanal on Jan 10
Jan 07, 2015, at 01:26 am
Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS) Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), East Zone Committee, is all set to hold a 'Metro Function' in Odisha's Dhenkanal district on January 10.
Football: Constantine offered to become India's coach
Jan 07, 2015, at 01:22 am
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday said Stephen Constantine has been offered to become the head coach of the Indian senior men's national team and the U-23 men's national team.
Federation Cup: Pune FC battle Salgaocar FC for a spot in semis
Jan 06, 2015, at 11:36 pm
Vasco, Jan 6 (IBNS) Pune FC come up against Salgaocar FC in a crucial fourth round Group-B encounter of the Federation Cup at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco in Wednesday.
South Africa retains ICC Test Championship mace
Jan 06, 2015, at 10:18 pm
Dubai, Jan 6 (IBNS) South Africa has retained the iconic Reliance ICC Test Championship mace and with it has won a cash award of USD$500,000 following its 2-0 series win over the West Indies in Cape Town on Tuesday.
U19 I-League: Pune FC aim for a derby double; face arch rivals Mumbai FC
Jan 06, 2015, at 10:15 pm
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IBNS) Pune FC will be eager to complete a derby-double when take on Mumbai FC in an Under-19 I-League Round-5 encounter at the Cooperage Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Kirmani calls WC side as balanced
Jan 06, 2015, at 09:37 pm
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IBNS): Former Indian wicket-keeper Syed Kirmani on Tuesday welcomed the 15-member squad selected for the World Cup next month and called it a balanced team.
Team India for tri-series , World Cup announced
Jan 06, 2015, at 08:55 pm
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IBNS) The India selector on Tuesday named the 15-member squad for the World Cup which will be played in Australia and New Zealand from next month.
Test: Warner smashed 101 to take Aus to 348/2
Jan 06, 2015, at 08:39 pm
Sydney, Jan 6 (IBNS): Australian batsmen dominated the first day of the fourth Test against India as the hosts posted 348 for the loss of two wickets here on Tuesday.
We have to work hard to get the results we want: Ryuji Sueoka
Jan 06, 2015, at 08:07 pm
The hard working Ryuji Sueoka is Pune FC’s engine in the midfield. Having plied his trade in India for more than five years now, Sueoka has earned the distinction of being one of the most consistent overseas player in the country. Currently in Goa for the 36th Federation Cup, PuneFC.com caught up with Sueoka for a quick chat. Excerpts:
William Porterfield top leads Ireland in WC
Jan 06, 2015, at 06:18 am
Dublin, Jan 5 (IBNS): William Porterfield will be captain of the 15 member Ireland team which will feature in th World Cup next month.
Bengaluru FC becomes first team to enter semifinal
Jan 06, 2015, at 06:13 am
Vasco, Jan 5 (IBNS) Bengaluru FC rode Captain Sunil Chhetri's heroics to become the team to qualify for the semifinals of the 36th Hero Federation Cup by edging Pune FC 2-1 in a Group B tie here at the Tilak Maidan on Monday.
Clifford, Romeo on target as Dempo overwhelm Mumbai FC
Jan 06, 2015, at 06:11 am
Margao, Jan 5 (IBNS) Dempo SC stormed into the semifinals for the second straight year as they swept aside Mumbai FC 2-0 in a Group A tie here at Fatorda’s Nehru Cup on Monday.
Dhoni's decision to quit was a surprise for everyone: Kohli
Jan 06, 2015, at 01:55 am
Sydney, Jan 5 (IBNS): Indian Test team skipper Virat Kohli on Monday said MS Dhoni's sudden decision to retire from the longer format of the game had surprised the side.
Federation Cup: Pune FC go down fighting 1-2 to Bengaluru FC
Jan 06, 2015, at 01:48 am
Vasco, Jan 5 (IBNS) Pune FC went down fighting 1-2 to Bengaluru FC in a third round Group-B encounter of the 36th Federation Cup at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco on Monday.
Shrikrishna wins his maiden national title
Jan 06, 2015, at 01:31 am
Kolkata, Jan 5 (IBNS): S. Shrikrishna, a 14-year-old player from Tamil Nadu, won his maiden National Title at the BRC Gloster National Billiards & Snooker Championship 2015. In the Sub-Junior Billiards final played at the Bengal Rowing Club, he defeated the Top Seed, Ishpreet Chadha of Maharashtra.
Sports Ministry will recommend Saina name for Padma Bhushan
Jan 05, 2015, at 09:58 pm
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IBNS): The Union Sports Ministry has decided to recommend Saina Nehwal’s name for Padma Bhushan, after the badminton sensation spoke up finding that she has been ignored for it while wrestler Sushil Kumar has been nominated.
Saina may be recommended for Padma Bhushan award
Jan 05, 2015, at 08:04 pm
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IBNS): Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said badminton sensation Saina Nehwal may be recommended for Padma Bhushan Award in 2015 after the sportstar spoke up on the issue having been ignored for the honour even as wrestler and Olympian Sushil Kumar was chosen for it.
Bangladesh selects 15- member squad for WC
Jan 05, 2015, at 05:09 am
Dhaka, Jan 4 (IBNS): Bangladesh on Sunday selected their 15-member squad for the 50-over World Cup next month.
Johnson rules out of fourth Test
Jan 05, 2015, at 04:32 am
Sydney, Jan 4 (IBNS) Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson has been ruled out of the fourth and final Test match against India due to hamstring injury, officials said.