Selva stages remarkable recovery on Day 1 of National 6-Red Snooker Championship
Dec 30, 2015, at 04:02 am
Kolkata, Dec 29 (IBNS): Andhra Pradesh's A. Selva staged a remarkable comeback after being down 1-3 to Pankaj Khatri of Maharashtra to win his first-round qualifying match 4-3 on the first day of the 5th National 6-Red Snooker Championship at the Bengal Rowing Club on Tuesday.
Aircel Chennai Open: Tournament gets a record 24 sponsors
Dec 29, 2015, at 10:49 pm
Chennai, Dec 29 (IBNS) A record 24 sponsors and partners have associated themselves with the much-awaited Aircel Chennai Open 2016, which will mark the 20th year of South Asia's only and India's premier ATP tournament in the tennis capital of India.
Supa Parvin and Gautam Dagar declared the winners of Reebok’s MTV Ultimate Fitness Fan 2
Dec 29, 2015, at 10:30 pm
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS) After 12 weeks, thousands of participants and exhilarating fitness rounds later, Reebok and MTV India declared the winners of the Ultimate Fitness Fan 2 which concluded on December 25.
Aircel Chennai Open: Somdev-Jeevan & Ramkumar-Sriram get Wildcards for Doubles Main Draw
Dec 29, 2015, at 09:51 pm
Chennai, Dec 29 (IBNS) The 20th edition of Aircel Chennai Open on Tuesday announced the wildcards for the upcoming tennis tournament to be held from January 4-10 at Chennai’s Nungambakkam Stadium.
6-Red Snooker National Championship starts in Kolkata
Dec 29, 2015, at 01:17 am
Kolkata, Dec 28 (IBNS): The West Bengal Billiards Association is organizing the 5th Indian National 6-Red Snooker Championship at the Bengal Rowing Club from December 29, 2015 to January 6, 2016.
Leander Paes, Rajeev Ram, Benoit Paire, Borna Coric at Aircel Chennai Open
Dec 28, 2015, at 11:19 pm
Chennai, Dec 28 (IBNS): The tennis action at South Asia’s only and India’s premier ATP tournament has just got more exciting. With a singles field that promises thrilling tennis, the doubles draw at the 20th edition of Aircel Chennai Open will see Leander Paes, Rajeev Ram, Benoit Paire and Borna Coric leading from the front.
Manush in City of Joy, Manushree joins the party
Dec 28, 2015, at 11:10 pm
Kolkata, Dec 28 (IBNS): City of Joy brought top-seeded Gujarat boy, Manush Shah, an advanced New Year gift in the form of a maiden Sub-Junior singles title when he defeated state mate Soham Pandya 4-0, while it was Maharashtra’s Manushree Patil who won the Sub-Junior Girls crown beating North Bengal’s Nikita Sarkar 4-3 in the 77th Cadet and Sub-Junior National Table Tennis Championships at the Netaji Indoor Stadium here Monday.
Army organizes ice hockey in Ladakh
Dec 28, 2015, at 07:42 pm
Udhampur, Dec 28 (IBNS) The Army’s Chushul brigade under the aegis of Trishul division organised Inter village Ice Hockey Tournament at Tangtse in Ladakh, according to a government release.
India romp into SAFF Suzuki Cup 2015 semis
Dec 28, 2015, at 03:42 am
Trivandrum, Dec 27 (IBNS): The Indian Senior National Team registered a 100% win record in the Group Stages of the SAFF Suzuki Cup 2015 to seal a place in the Semi-Finals of the Tournament as Group Winners as the Men in Blue thumped Nepal 4-1 at the Trivandrum International Stadium in Kerala on Sunday.
Double delight for Chikkarangappa, wins McLeod Russel Tour Championship & Rolex Ranking crown
Dec 28, 2015, at 01:52 am
Kolkata, Dec 27 (IBNS): It was double delight for Bengaluru's Chikkarangappa S as he capped a memorable 2015 season with victory at the season-ending McLeod Russel Tour Championship which also paved the way for his ascendancy to the status of Rolex Player of the Year.
Justin Langer to coach Australia next year
Dec 27, 2015, at 11:49 pm
Melbourne, Dec 27 (IBNS) Former Australian cricketer Justin Langer will serve as the coach of the Australian side during 2016 ODI tri-series in Caribbean, officials said.
ICC provisionally suspends Yasir Shah for breaching ICC Anti-Doping Code
Dec 27, 2015, at 08:44 pm
Dubai, Dec 27 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday announced that Pakistan's bowler Yasir Shah has been charged with an anti-doping rule violation under the ICC Anti-Doping Code.
Need to always remain switched on against Nepal: Mondal
Dec 27, 2015, at 05:30 am
Trivandrum, Dec 26 (IBNS) A brick in the solid wall of the Indian defence line, Central Defender Arnab Mondal touted India's clash against Nepal on Dec 27 at the Trivandrum International Stadium in Kerala as a "test of credentials for the Indian squad."
Afghanistan defeat Bhutan 3-0 in SAFF Cup 2015
Dec 27, 2015, at 05:27 am
Trivandrum, Dec 26 (IBNS) Afghanistan defeated Bhutan 3-0 in a Group B clash of the SAFF Suzuki Cup 2015 at the Trivandrum International Stadium in Kerala on Dec 26.
Premier Badminton League announces Akshay Kumar as Brand Ambassador
Dec 27, 2015, at 04:35 am
New Delhi,Dec 26 (IBNS): Premier Badminton League on Saturday announced Bollywood superstar and sports enthusiast Akshay Kumar as the brand ambassador for the much-awaited badminton league beginning Jan 2.
U15 Youth League: Leaders Pune FC log a hard fought 2-0 win over PIFA Colaba
Dec 27, 2015, at 03:10 am
Pune, Dec 26 (IBNS) Pune FC registered their third consecutive win in the U15 Youth League beating PIFA Colaba FC 2-0 in a hard fought affair at the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai on Saturday.
India prove 'two' good for Sri Lanka
Dec 26, 2015, at 04:02 am
Trivandrum, Dec 25 (IBNS) : On Christmas day, it was jingle all the way for India as the Blue Tigers defeated Sri Lanka 2-0 in their first match of the SAFF Suzuki Cup 2015 at the Trivandrum International Stadium in Kerala.
Jyoti Randhawa soars with two eagles to take commanding four-shot lead
Dec 26, 2015, at 01:18 am
Kolkata, Dec 25 (IBNS): Jyoti Randhawa’s campaign at the McLeod Russel Tour Championship took flight with a sizzling seven-under-65 in round two.
Alastair Cook feels Chris Woakes will impress during 1st Test against SA
Dec 25, 2015, at 10:53 pm
Durban, Dec 25 (IBNS): England skipper Alastair Cook feels that Chris Woakes is likely to shine during the first Test against South Africa.
U15 Youth League: Pune FC face PIFA Colaba in a crucial away game
Dec 25, 2015, at 09:59 pm
Pune, Dec 25 (IBNS) Pune FC will be looking for a third away win when they face PIFA Colaba FC in a crucial Under-15 Youth League, Maharashtra Zone, Round-8 encounter at the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai on Saturday.
James Anderson ruled out of series openerwith a calf strain
Dec 24, 2015, at 11:31 pm
Durban, Dec 24 (IBNS) England and Wales Cricket Board on Thursday announced that senior pacer James Anderson has been ruled out from the first Test against South Africa with a calf strain.
IPL fixing: Decision on Ajit Chandila , Hiken Shah delayed
Dec 24, 2015, at 10:02 pm
Mumbai, Dec 24 (IBNS) The Disciplinary Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday delayed its decision on the future of scam-hit cricketers Ajit Chandila and Hiken Shah.
Syed Kirmani nominated for Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award
Dec 24, 2015, at 09:39 pm
Mumbai, Dec 24 (IBNS) The Col. C.K. Nayudu Awards Committee met on Thursday at Cricket Centre, BCCI headquarters – Mumbai and has unanimously nominated Syed Kirmani for the Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for 2015.
Sports 2015: That Was The Year That Was
Dec 24, 2015, at 08:28 pm
The world of sport was full of surprises in 2015. From Cricket to Boxing, some reached a new high, while others had a disgraced run. TWF Correspondent Sudipto Maity looks back in wonder
Dhoni completes 11 years since making debut for India
Dec 24, 2015, at 04:17 am
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IBNS) Indian ODI and T20 skipper MS Dhoni completed 11 years in International cricket on Wednesday.
Mithun Perera and team win second Pro-Am event of McLeod Russel Tour Championship 2015
Dec 24, 2015, at 02:04 am
Kolkata, Dec 23 (IBNS): Sri Lankan Mithun Perera, one of the top foreign names in the field, led his team to victory at the second Pro-Am event of the McLeod Russel Tour Championship 2015 at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) on Wednesday.
Actor Sohail Khan-Parvez Khan rope in Michael Vaughan for Capricorn Commanders
Dec 24, 2015, at 01:26 am
Mumbai, Dec 23 (IBNS) Actor Sohail Khan will now bowl maidens over, albeit on a different pitch as he and Parvez Khan, a prominent Dubai-based business tycoon and owner of property developers Pacific Ventures, have roped in Michael Vaughan, one of cricket’s most celebrated batsmen and former Captain of the English cricket team, as Team Director and Player of the Capricorn Commanders, one of the teams that will see action in the T20 Cricket Masters Champions League in Dubai.
Steve Smith wins the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year 2015
Dec 23, 2015, at 08:40 pm
Dubai, Dec 23 (IBNS) Steve Smith has become the fourth Australia player and 11th player overall to win the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy after being named as the ICC Cricketer of the Year 2015.
Records shattered as Pune FC clinch Maharashtra Zone for second successive season
Dec 22, 2015, at 11:51 pm
Pune, Dec 22 (IBNS) Two-time former champions Pune FC sealed a famous 2-1 win over arch rivals Mumbai FC to clinch the Maharashtra Zone of the Under-18 I-League for the second successive season on Tuesday.
India U19 team for ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2016 announced
Dec 22, 2015, at 11:39 pm
Mumbai, Dec 22 (IBNS) The Junior National Selection Committee met Tuesday to select the Indian team, which will participate in the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup to be played in Bangladesh from Jan 27 to Feb 14, 2016.