BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya dies in Kolkata

Sep 21, 2015, at 05:26 am

Kolkata, Sept 20 (IBNS): Ringing down the curtains on a rewarding chapter in subcontinent cricket, former ICC president and current chief of the BCCI Jagmohan Dalmiya passed away in a south Kolkata hospital on Sunday, officials said. He was 75.

Jagmohan Dalmiya: Indian cricket's visionary passes away

Sep 21, 2015, at 05:08 am

When Indian cricket was slowly expanding its wings of supremacy following Kapil Dev and his team's remarkable World Cup victory in 1983 defeating West Indies, a Marwari Kolkata businessman had joined the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). In due course he created a sort of revolution by slowly shifting the focus of the cricket world towards the sub-continent.

Sachin Tendulkar condoles death of Jagmohan Dalmiya

Sep 21, 2015, at 04:10 am

Kolkata/Mumbai, Sept 20 (IBNS): Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday condoled the demise of BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya saying that the latter had worked hard to excel as a cricket administrator.

BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya passes away, cricket world mourns

Sep 21, 2015, at 03:58 am

Kolkata, Sept 20 (IBNS): Ending a chapter in the history of Indian cricket, former ICC chief and current Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya, died at a hospital in south Kolkata on Sunday, officials said.

BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya passes away in Kolkata hospital

Sep 21, 2015, at 03:18 am

Kolkata, Sept 20 (IBNS): Former ICC chief and present Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya died on Sunday evening in a private hospital in Kolkata, a hospital spokesperson said.

India A beat Bangladesh A by 75 runs, clinch series

Sep 21, 2015, at 01:02 am

Bangalore, Sept 20 (IBNS) Suresh Raina smashed a brilliant century as India A defeated Bangladesh A by 75 runs, via D/L method, to clinch the three-match 50-over series on Sunday.

Indian squads named for T20I series and first three ODIs against South Africa, MS Dhoni to lead national side

Sep 20, 2015, at 10:38 pm

Bangalore, Sept 20 (IBNS): MS Dhoni will seen on the field leading the T20 and ODi squads for against South Africa as Indian selectors named the squads for the T20 Internationals and the first three One-day Internationals on Sunday.

India teams announced for T20I series and first three ODIs against South Africa

Sep 20, 2015, at 10:22 pm

Bengaluru , Sept 20 (IBNS): The Indian team for the T20 Internationals and the first three One-day Internationals against South Africa were selected on Sunday as selectors retained MS Dhoni as the skipper of the national side for series while Harbhajan Singh was named in the squad for the 20-over clash.

Defending champions Pune FC announce 18-member squad for Administrator's Challenge Cup

Sep 20, 2015, at 10:19 pm

New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS) Defending champions Pune FC Under-17s have named an 18-member squad for the upcoming 13th Administrator’s Challenge Cup All India Football Tournament which kicks off at Chandigarh on Tuesday.

Delhi Dynamos’ team launch their official Kit at the Taj Mahal

Sep 20, 2015, at 02:22 am

Agra, Sept 19 (IBNS) :ISL side Delhi Dynamos on Saturday unveiled their armour for the new season in front of the majestic Taj Mahal in the presence of Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav and the Mayor of the Agra city Indrajeet Arya.

"Goal is to leave Tabriz City with six points"

Sep 19, 2015, at 10:13 pm

Trying to build up a generation for the FIFA 2017 U-17 World Cup, Nicolai Adam perhaps has the hardest task on hand in Indian Football. Prior to India U-16’s last Group E League match against Lebanon on Sunday (September 20), Nicolai spoke at length with www.the-aiff.com on his thoughts on the forthcoming clash, the learning process in Iran, strengths of his Team, his search for outstanding Players and much more. Excerpts:

28 participate in FIFA Women' Refreshers Course

Sep 19, 2015, at 10:11 pm

New Delhi, Sept 19 (IBNS): : The FIFA Women’s Refreshers Course which kicked off on September 14, 2015 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh with an aim to tutor Women Coaches in the country in the modern trends of Coaching concluded on Friday.

International Cricket Council’s Americas Combine commences in Indianapolis

Sep 19, 2015, at 03:17 pm

Dubai, Sept 19 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday welcomed players from the United States, Canada, Argentina, Bermuda, Suriname and the Cayman Islands to Indianapolis this week, to begin the first-ever ICC Americas Cricket Combine.

India U-16 colts go down to Iran

Sep 19, 2015, at 05:44 am

Tarbiz City, Sept 18 (IBNS): India U-16 National Team went down 0-3 to a strong Iran in their second match of the AFC U-16 Qualifiers in Tabriz City on Friday (September 18).

Bangladesh 'A' beat India 'A' by 65 runs, level series 1-1

Sep 19, 2015, at 05:40 am

Bangalore, Sept 18 (IBNS): Bangladesh bounced back to level the series as the 'A' team defeated India 'A' by 65 runs in the second unofficial ODI match here on Friday.

Somdev beat Vesely, India , Czech settle for 1-1

Sep 18, 2015, at 09:51 pm

New Delhi, Sept 18 (IBNS): Giving a tough competition, Indian Tennis star Somdev Devverman defeated Jiri Vesely of Czech Republic 7-6 6-4 6-3 here in a Davis Cup clash to level the game 1-1.

BCCI president Dalmiya hospitalized

Sep 18, 2015, at 04:43 am

Kolkata, Sept 17 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s president Jagmohan Dalmiya has been admitted in a hospital with massive chest pain on Thursday late evening.

"Iran will be a real test for us"

Sep 17, 2015, at 09:20 pm

A day after the formidable 5-0 victory against Bahrain and a day prior to the clash against a formidable Iran, Nicolai Adam, Head Coach, India U-17 World Cup Team feels “it’s important for the boys to know where they stand and how good they are.”In a freewheeling interview to www.the-aiff.com, Nicolai spoke at length about the “tough” clash against Iran, the “encouraging” start, the vision to be the top Team, his views on Iran, search for “better Players” and much more. Excerpts:

World Senior Badminton Championships to be held at Helsingborg in Sweden

Sep 17, 2015, at 03:05 am

Kolkata, Sept 16 (IBNS) Bengal Badminton Academy and South Calcutta District Badminton Association (SCDBA) on Wednesday congratulated Sanjay Ray, Secretary of SCBDA also Trustee of BBA and Hirak Kanti Sengupta Trustee of BBA for being selected to participate in World Senior Badminton Championships to be held at Helsingborg, Sweden from Sept 20-26.

Saina Nehwal meets PM Narendra Modi, presents him badminton racquet

Sep 17, 2015, at 01:42 am

New Delhi, Sept 16 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday.

India U-16 players pump five against Bahrain

Sep 17, 2015, at 01:32 am

Tabriz City, Sept 16 (IBNS) India got off to a winning start in the AFC U-16 Qualifiers when they pumped in five past Bahrain in the Group E opener at Tarbriz City, Iran on Wednesday.

Mahela is one of the best, a brilliant appointment for the team: Ian Bell

Sep 17, 2015, at 01:25 am

London, Sept 16 (IBNS) England cricketer Ian Bell on Wednesday expressed his delight over the selection of former Sri Lankan cricketer Mahela Jayawardene as the consultant coach of the national side, terming it as a "brilliant appointment".

PCB names squads for Zimbabwe tour, Test series against England

Sep 17, 2015, at 01:05 am

Lahore, Sept 16 (IBNS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced the squad for the upcoming Zimbabwe tour and England series.

India A maul Bangladesh A by 96 runs in first ODI

Sep 17, 2015, at 12:25 am

Bangalore, Sept 16 (IBNS) India A mauled their Bangladeshi counterpart by 96 runs in the first ODI here on Wednesday.

FC Goa record an emphatic win over Al Shabab

Sep 16, 2015, at 11:08 pm

Dubai,Sept 16 (IBNS): FC Goa beat Al Shabab 2-1 in their second friendly ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season 2, at the Al Shabab stadium in Dubai, on Tuesday.

JSW announces Rs 5 lakh cash reward for Narsigh Yadav's impressive performance at World Wrestling Championship

Sep 16, 2015, at 10:17 pm

Mumbai, Sept 16 (IBNS) In light of Narsingh's bronze-medal winning effort and his splendid run through the World Wrestling Championships where he won three out of five bouts by a fall verdict, JSW announced a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh for the grappler in Mumbai on Wednesday.

SAFF Suzuki CuP: India-Pakistan clash on Dec 23

Sep 16, 2015, at 09:59 pm

New Delhi, Sept 16 (IBNS) : Hosts and six-time winners India have been drawn into Group A for the SAFF Suzuki Cup 2015, the draw for which took place at a snazzy Hotel in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Hero I-League grassroots workshop concludes with Football Festival

Sep 16, 2015, at 09:57 pm

New Delhi, Sept 16 (IBNS) The Hero I-League Grassroots Workshop which kicked-off on September 14, 2105 with an aim of harnessing grassroots through educating grassroots instructors and coaches of various clubs, who in-turn will develop grassroots football in their respective areas, concluded on Wednesday in New Delhi.

Doubles teams of Ekaterina-Elena and Casey-Yaroslava qualify for BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore

Sep 16, 2015, at 04:44 pm

St. Petersburg, FL, Sept 16 (IBNS) The Women’s Tennis Association on Tuesday (WTA) announced that the doubles teams of Ekaterina Makarova/Elena Vesnina and Casey Dellacqua/Yaroslava Shvedova have qualified for this year’s BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global.

Saeed Ajmal dismisses reports of his plan to retire from international cricket

Sep 15, 2015, at 09:31 pm

Islamabad, Sept 15 (IBNS) Pakistani spinner Saeed Ajmal on Tuesday refused reports that he has decided to retire from international cricket.