Pariya cruises to three-shot triumph, becomes first foreigner to win McLeod Russel Tour Championship
Dec 26, 2016, at 02:59 am
Kolkata, Dec 25 (IBNS): It all went according to script for Thailand’s Pariya Junhasavasdikul as he drove home the overnight two-shot advantage with an unwavering final round of one-under-71 to win the McLeod Russel Tour Championship 2016, PGTI’s year-ending event worth Rs. 1.5 crore, by a comfortable three-shot margin at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) on Sunday.
Indian women's team reach Siliguri
Dec 25, 2016, at 12:48 am
Siliguri, Dec 24 (IBNS): Indian Women’s Team reached Siliguri on Saturday for the forthcoming SAFF Women’s Championship which kicks off on Dec 26.
Aditya Group to launch ‘School of Sports’
Dec 24, 2016, at 11:19 pm
Kolkata, Dec 23 (IBNS): Aditya Group, one of Kolkata’s fastest growing business houses launched ‘Aditya School of Sports’ to nurture budding talent in Bengal.
India U-19 team win Asia Cup, defend title successfully
Dec 24, 2016, at 05:01 pm
Colombo/Mumbai, Dec 24 (IBNS): India's cricketing dominance in the U-19 level continued as they won and defended the Asia Cup successfully, defeating hosts Sri Lanka by 34 runs.
Colm Toal set to return back to India as Technical Director of Minerva Punjab FC
Dec 24, 2016, at 01:55 am
Chandigarh, Dec 23 (IBNS): Former Technical Director of the All India Football Federation Colm Joseph Toal has signed up as the Technical Director of Minerva Punjab FC.
Dec 24, 2016, at 01:43 am
Mumbai, Dec 23 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday confirmed that International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Cricket Stadium in Greater Noida, UP for staging international cricket matches

involving full members teams of the ICC.
Virat Kohli named in Cricket Australia's Test XI of the Year
Dec 24, 2016, at 12:51 am
Sydney, Dec 23 (IBNS): Indian Test captain Virat Kohli has been named the skipper of the Test XI of the Year released by the Cricket Australia.
Oscar to join Shanghai SIPG from Chelsea
Dec 23, 2016, at 11:23 pm
London, Dec 23 (IBNS): Chelsea Football Club on Friday said it has reached an agreement with Shanghai SIPG over the permanent transfer of footballer Oscar.
ICC Test and ODI Teams of the year announced
Dec 23, 2016, at 02:54 am
Dubai, Dec 22 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced its Test and ODI Teams of the Year.
Ashwin wins Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year 2016
Dec 22, 2016, at 07:08 pm
Dubai, Dec 22 (IBNS): Ravichandran Ashwin has become the third India player and 12th player overall to win the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy after being named as the ICC Cricketer of the Year 2016, an official release stated.
Faf du Plessis: CSA accepts ICC verdict
Dec 22, 2016, at 06:13 pm
Johannesburg, Dec 22 (IBNS): Cricket South Africa (CSA), the governing body of cricket In South Africa has accepted the International Cricket Council's (ICC) verdict on the ban imposed on Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis.
Marais Erasmus wins David Shepherd Trophy for ICC Umpire of the Year
Dec 22, 2016, at 04:30 pm
Dubai, Dec 22 (IBNS): Marais Erasmus of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires has won the David Shepherd Trophy for the ICC Umpire of the Year 2016, it was announced on Thursday.
Big Bash: Cricket Australia bans Andre Russell's black bat
Dec 22, 2016, at 02:42 am
Sydney, Dec 21 (IBNS): The Cricket Australia has banned the black bat used by West Indies cricketer Andre Russell during a Big Bash clash.
Judicial Commissioner upholds Match Referee’s earlier decision as he rejects du Plessis’s appeal
Dec 22, 2016, at 12:59 am
Dubai, Dec 21 (IBNS): The Chair of the ICC’s Code of Conduct Commission, The Hon Michael Beloff QC has dismissed Faf du Plessis’s appeal after the South African captain was found guilty of changing the condition of the ball in breach of Law 42.3 during the fourth day’s play in the second Test against Australia in Hobart.
Praful Patel re-elected as AIFF president
Dec 22, 2016, at 12:26 am
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IBNS): Praful Patel was unanimously elected as the President of the All India Football Federation at the Annual General Body Meeting held at Football House, the Headquarters of the All India Football Federation on Wednesday.
Dec 22, 2016, at 12:06 am
Jeev, Arjun & Jyoti make up star grouping in opening round of McLeod Russel Tour Championship 2016
Dec 21, 2016, at 11:51 pm
Kolkata, Dec 21 (IBNS): It promises to be a ‘Super Thursday’ for golf fans in Kolkata as they will be witness to a rare spectacle at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) during round one of the McLeod Russel Tour Championship 2016.
Irfan Pathan,Safa Baig welcome baby boy
Dec 21, 2016, at 10:05 pm
Baroda, Dec 21 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has announced that he has become the father of a baby boy.
Government of Mizoram, Tata Trusts join hands to promote sports
Dec 21, 2016, at 09:43 pm
Aizwal / Kolkata, Dec 21 (IBNS): The Government of Mizoram and Tata Trusts signed an MoU to nurture sports talent in the state by harnessing the rich wealth of talent and existing sports infrastructure. A state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence will be launched as part of this initiative.
Ashwin and Jadeja make it rare instance of two India bowlers topping ICC Test rankings
Dec 21, 2016, at 07:13 pm
Dubai, Dec 21 (IBNS): Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja’s maiden 10-wicket match haul against England in Chennai has propelled him to second position behind teammate and India’s star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, an official release stated.
Several member associations sanctioned for incidents during FIFA World Cup qualifiers and friendlies
Dec 21, 2016, at 04:19 pm
Zurich, Dec 21 (IBNS): FIFA on Monday confirm sanctions imposed on several football associations for incidents during 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches and international friendlies, an official release said.
Petra Kvitova suffers knife attack
Dec 21, 2016, at 12:54 am
Prostejov, Dec 20 (IBNS): Tennis star Petra Kvitova on Tuesday said she was injured in a knife attack at her home.
Vijay Goel congratulates Indian Test team for series victory against England
Dec 20, 2016, at 11:25 pm
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IBNS): Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel has congratulated Indian Cricket Team on its emphatic win over England in the just concluded Test Series.
Shillong Lajong FC signs Rocus Lamare
Dec 20, 2016, at 11:00 pm
Shillong, Dec 20 (IBNS): Shillong Lajong FC on Tuesday announced that midfielder Rocus Lamare will don the club’s colours once again and bring his wealth of experience to the youthful Lajong squad that will take part in the 2016-17 season of the I-League.
Roger Federer to return with Hopman Cup
Dec 20, 2016, at 10:51 pm
Basel, Dec 20 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis master Roger Federer on Tuesday announced he will return to the court with Hopman Cup.
India ends 2016 at the top of MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings
Dec 20, 2016, at 10:27 pm
Dubai/Chennai, Dec 20 (IBNS): India has ended 2016 as the number-one ranked Test side on the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings after registering a 4-0 victory over England in the five-match series which culminated with an innings and 75 runs win for the home side in Chennai on Tuesday.
India beat England by 75 runs, clinch series 4-0
Dec 20, 2016, at 10:22 pm
Chennai, Dec 20 (IBNS): Indian cricket team scripted a memorable victory in Chennai as the home side defeated England by 75 runs in the fifth Test to clinch the series 4-0 on Monday.
AIFF AGM to be held as scheduled on Dec 21
Dec 20, 2016, at 10:00 pm
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IBNS): The Hon'ble High Court of Delhi modified the order dated 15.12.2016 and vacated the stay order granted against the election process of All India Football Federation.
India beat England by an innings and 75 runs in last test as Jadeja runs amok
Dec 20, 2016, at 09:45 pm
Chennai, Dec 20 (IBNS) : Ravindra Jadeja cast a magic spell to tear into England batting and help India win by an innings and 75 runs as the visitors were bundled out for 207 runs in their second innings on the last day of the fifth test match.
Second Test against Pakistan: Hilton Cartwright added in Australian side
Dec 20, 2016, at 09:31 pm
Sydney, Dec 20 (IBNS): Allrounder Hilton Cartwright has been added in Australia's squad for the second Test against Pakistan.