Virender Sehwag quits international cricket
Oct 20, 2015, at 11:28 pm
Mumbai, Oct 20 (IBNS) Ending an era in Indian cricket, opener Virender Sehwag, who was known for playing flashy strokes and slamming the ball hard, on Tuesday announced his retirement from international cricket and the Indian Premier League.
Elective extraordinary congress to beheld on Feb 26
Oct 20, 2015, at 11:14 pm
Zurich, Oct 20 (IBNS): The the FIFA Executive Committee has confirmed Feb 26, 2016 as the date for the elective extraordinary congress.
I am happy with my career: Virender Sehwag
Oct 20, 2015, at 09:44 pm
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IBNS): Dashing Indian opener Virendra Sehwag on Tuesday said he was happy with the way his cricket career shaped up over the years.
Virender Sehwag officially announces his retirement from international cricket
Oct 20, 2015, at 09:36 pm
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IBNS): An icon and terror for bowlers, Virender Sehwag, who has charmed the world of cricket with his batting skills for 16 years, announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday.
No India-Pakistan cricket test in December
Oct 20, 2015, at 07:34 pm
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IBNS) A proposed cricket series between India and Pakistan in December will not be held now, media reports said.
Virender Sehwag to announce retirement from international cricket soon
Oct 20, 2015, at 04:32 am
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IBNS): Flamboyant Indian batsman Virender Sehwag, who has entertained his fans over the years with his charismatic shots and flashy batting skills,is likely to announce his retirement from international cricket soon.
ICC withdraws Pakistan's Aleem Dar from India-South Africa series
Oct 20, 2015, at 02:16 am
Dubai, Oct 19 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced that it has withdrawn Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar from the remaining matches in the ongoing ODI series being played between India and South Africa.
Indian team for remaining ODI series, Test series selected, S Arvind, Ravindra Jadeja find places
Oct 19, 2015, at 09:31 pm
Mumbai, Oct 19 (IBNS) The All-India Senior Selection Committee of the BCCI met in New Delhi earlier on Monday to select squads for the remaining matches of the ODI series and first two matches of the upcoming Test series against South Africa.
We have identified some talented players: Scott
Oct 19, 2015, at 09:12 pm
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IBNS) : Even as fans from all over the Country go gaga over AIFF Academy's triumph in the recently concluded Subroto Cup where they lifted the Trophy from the hands of Pele, little did they understand that the seeds for the same were sown four years back as part of AIFF's Academy Programme.
India-Pakistan Board level talks on cricket series cancelled after Shiv Sena attack
Oct 19, 2015, at 05:36 pm
Mumbai, Oct 19 (IBNS) Talks on an India-Pakistan series were cancelled on Monday morning after activists of the Shiv Sena stormed into the office of India's cricket board in Mumbai just before its chief Shashank Manohar was to meet with his Pakistani counterpart Shahryar Khan.
Denmark Open final: PV Sindhu defeated by Li Xuerui
Oct 19, 2015, at 04:53 am
Odense, Oct 18 (IBNS): Indian badminton star P.V. Sindhu lost the final of the Super Series Premier badminton event in Denmark at the hands of Li Xuerui .
South Africa beat India by 18 runs in 3rd ODI, take 2-1 lead
Oct 19, 2015, at 03:23 am
Rajkot, Oct 18 (IBNS) A brilliant 103 by Quinton de Kock helped South Africa beat India by 18 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the ongoing series on Sunday.
Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals to be suspended for two years: BCCI
Oct 19, 2015, at 02:27 am
Mumbai, Oct 18 (IBNS): The BCCI on Sunday announced that two IPL franchisee teams Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals will remain suspended for two years.
U18 I-League: Pune FC off to a flying start; demolish PIFA Colaba 8-0
Oct 19, 2015, at 12:11 am
Pune, Oct 18 (IBNS) Pune FC began their 2015-16 Under-18 I-League campaign in style demolishing PIFA Colaba FC 8-0 in the opener of the Maharashtra Zone at the All Saints School Ground in Bhiwandi on Sunday.
AIFF appoints Bhaichung Bhutia as advisor
Oct 18, 2015, at 11:03 pm
NewDelhi Oct 18 (IBNS) All India Football Federation on Sunday (October 18) appointed former India football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia as the "Advisor" for "overall issues of the game and the Federation."
Quinton de Kock smashes 103 to post 270/7 against India
Oct 18, 2015, at 10:57 pm
Rajkot, Oct 18 (IBNS) Quinton de Kock smashed 103 which helped South Africa post 270 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 50 overs in the third ODI match of the ongoing series against India on Sunday.
Anil Kumble turns 45, celebrates on plane
Oct 18, 2015, at 04:53 am
Rajkot, Oct 17 (IBNS): Busy with his job as a commentator in the ongoing ODI series between India and South Africa, former Indian skipper Anil Kumble celebrated his 45th birthday on a plane on Saturday.
Shooters grabbed the Gold Medal in Shooting Championship 2015 at KSSR
Oct 17, 2015, at 10:52 pm
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IBNS) SportzCraft Inc. which is a non-profit organization is hosting the 2nd SportzCraft and XIX INDIA KSS INTER SCHOOL Shooting Championship 2015 and the shooters have grabbed the Gold medal in different shooting ranges.
Army Goodwill Football Premier League final on Sunday
Oct 17, 2015, at 10:50 pm
Kokrajhar, Oct 17 (IBNS): The Indian Army in association with the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) conceptualized the BTC-Army Goodwill Football Premier League 2015 of which the final match is scheduled to held at Sports Authority of India (SAI) ground Kokrajhar on Sunday, officials said.
U18 I-League: Pune FC all set for the Zonal Phase; face PIFA Colaba in opener
Oct 17, 2015, at 10:38 pm
Pune, Oct 17 (IBNS) Last season’s runners up Pune FC will open their Under-18 I-League Maharashtra Zone campaign with an away game against PIFA Colaba FC at the All Saints School Ground in Bhiwandi on Sunday.
Brazilian football legend Pele ends India visit
Oct 17, 2015, at 03:49 am
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IBNS): Football legend Pele ended his India trip on Friday where he attended the boys' Under-17 summit clash of Subroto Cup tournament here.
Oct 17, 2015, at 01:27 am
Mumbai, Oct 16 (IBNS): The 7th edition of the South Mumbai Junior Soccer Challenger (SMJSC) 2015 in association with renowned English Club Queens Park Rangers FC (QPR FC) is all set to kick-off at the Western Railway Stadium in Parel on Saturday.
AIFF colts receive champions trophy from Pele
Oct 17, 2015, at 01:19 am
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IBNS): The AIFF U-17 Colts bagged what they had dreamt off. The AIFF Academy cadets, deserving Champions of the Subroto Cup Football Tournament were handed over the Subroto Cup Champions Trophy by Pele at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.
Indian cricketers dine at Cheteshwar Pujara's residence
Oct 17, 2015, at 01:10 am
Rajkot, Oct 16 (IBNS): The Indian team dined at the residence of Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara here on Thursday.
Gary Kirsten approached by BCCI for second stint as Indian team coach
Oct 16, 2015, at 11:28 pm
Mumbai, Oct 16 (IBNS): Former South African opener Gary Kirsten has said that he was approached by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for a second stint as the coach of the Indian cricket team.
Sourav Ganguly elected as CAB president
Oct 16, 2015, at 05:07 am
Kolkata, Oct 15 (IBNS): Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday was elected as the President of the Cricket Association of Bengal.
One of the coolest pace bowlers I know: Sachin Tendulkar calls Zaheer Khan
Oct 15, 2015, at 08:55 pm
Mumbai, Oct 15 (IBNS): Iconic Indian player Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday called Zaheer Khan, who retired from international cricket, as one of the coolest pace bowlers he has seen in his career.
India team manager fined for inappropriate comments
Oct 15, 2015, at 08:45 pm
Dubai/New Delhi, Oct 15 (IBNS) India team manager Vinod Phadke has been fined 40 per cent of his match fee after he was found guilty of making inappropriate comments about umpire Vineet Kulkarni ahead of the Indore One-Day International, the ICC said on Thursday.
Zaheer Khan retires from international cricket
Oct 15, 2015, at 07:29 pm
Mumbai, Oct 15 (IBNS): One of India's greatest pace bowlers, Zaheer Khan, has called time on his international career.
MS Dhoni's heroic knock helps India beat SA by 22 runs
Oct 15, 2015, at 03:09 am
Indore, Oct 14 (IBNS): Skipper MS Dhoni returned to form in style as he smashed a heroic unbeaten 92 and played a crucial role in helping India to beat South Africa by 22 runs in the ODI series here on Wednesday.