Kolkata to host Star Sports Young Heroes

Aug 25, 2015, at 02:42 am

Kolkata, Aug 24 (IBNS): After a grand opening, Star Sports Young Heroes is all set to kick start the campaign in Kolkata where matches will be played between Aug 25 to Aug 26 at the Howrah Municipal Corporation Stadium, 8 am onwards.

I-League Core Committee meets at AIFF Headquarters

Aug 25, 2015, at 01:52 am

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS) The I-League core committee met at the AIFF Headquarters in Dwarka, New Delhi on Monday. The Vice-Chairman of the I-League committee, Ankur Dutta chaired the core committee meeting in attendance of the AIFF General Secretary, Kushal Das, I-League CEO, Sunando Dhar and AIFF's Technical Director Scott O' Donell.

More disappointed as we didn't win it for Sanga:Angelo Mathews

Aug 25, 2015, at 12:13 am

Colombo, Aug 24 (IBNS); Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews said it was disappointing that the side could not win the second match against India for cricketer Kumar Sangakkara who retired from international cricket on Monday.

Roger Federer gains no. 2 rank

Aug 24, 2015, at 11:21 pm

London, Aug 24 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis star Roger Federer moved to the number 2 spot in the last ATP rankings released on Monday.

Second Test: India mauls Sri Lanka by 278 runs to level series 1-1

Aug 24, 2015, at 08:22 pm

Colombo, Aug 24 (IBNS) Offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin propelled India to a thumping 278-run victory over Sri Lanka and level the series on the final day of their second test match in Colombo making Kumar Sangkara's last match look more melancholic.

ICC Chief Executive congratulates Kumar Sangkara on his retirement

Aug 24, 2015, at 07:44 pm

Dubai, Aug 24 (IBNS) The Chief Executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC) David Richardson has paid tributes to former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara, who retired from international cricket on Monday.

U Mumba wins Pro Kabaddi Season 2

Aug 24, 2015, at 05:28 am

Mumbai, Aug 23 (IBNS): Shabeer Bapu Sharfudeen turned out to be the superhero for U Mumba as they were declared the ultimate champions of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi Season 2 on Sunday.

Sri Lanka tour: Wriddhiman Saha , Murali Vijay ruled out

Aug 24, 2015, at 05:16 am

Mumbai, Aug 23 (IBNS) The BCCI on Sunday Indian players Wriddhiman Saha and Murali Vijay ruled out of the remainder of India's tour of Sri Lanka.

Ishant Sharma fined 65 per cent of his match fee for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Aug 24, 2015, at 04:52 am

Dubai, Aug 23 (IBNS) India fast bowler Ishant Sharma has been fined 65 per cent of his match fee for twice breaching the ICC Conduct of Conduct during Saturday’s play in the second Test against Sri Lanka at P.Sara Oval in Colombo.

Indian U-19 Colts kick-start their SAFF Championship campaign

Aug 24, 2015, at 04:51 am

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS) The Indian U-19 National Team kicked-off their SAFF U-19 2015 Championship campaign with a 2-0 win over Afghanistan on Sunday at the ANFA HQ in Satdobato, Nepal.

Delhi Dynamos unveiled Florent Malouda in EPL

Aug 24, 2015, at 04:49 am

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): : Delhi Dynamos FC announced today former Chelsea and French winger Florent Malouda for the second season of the Indian Super League (ISL).

Fifth Test: Australia win by an innings and 46 runs, England win the series 3-2

Aug 24, 2015, at 04:45 am

London, Aug 23 (IBNS) Australia may have lost the Ashes 2015 series to arch rivals England but that did not stop the side from thumping hosts England by an innings and 46 runs to win the fifth and final Test match of the series, gifting their skipper Michael Clarke a fitting farewell gift, here on Sunday.

Usain Bolt wins 100m gold at Athletics World Championships

Aug 24, 2015, at 04:43 am

Beijing, Aug 23 (IBNS) Usain Bolt edged past his closest rival and a clear favorite Justin Gatlin to win the 100 meters Gold at the Athletics World Championships here on Sunday.

Sanga scores 18 in his last official Test innings

Aug 24, 2015, at 12:59 am

Colombo, Aug 23 (IBNS) Sri Lankan batting maestro and cricketing legend, Kumara Sangakkara on Sunday played the last official test innings of his life, scoring 18 runs before being dismissed by India’s Ravichandran Ashwin, here on the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium.

Ajinkya Rahane's century help India put on a massive lead

Aug 24, 2015, at 12:50 am

Colombo, Aug 23 (IBNS) Ajinkya Rahane completed his fourth international Test hundred as his team set a 413 runs target for Sri Lanka to chase and win the second test, here on Sunday.

Ashes Test: England struggle after asked to follow-on by Australia

Aug 23, 2015, at 05:32 am

London, Aug 22 (IBNS) The Aussie bowlers continued with their good work as England struggled in their second innings, trailing by a 129 runs after being asked to follow-on by Michael Clarke in the last Ashes Test, here on Saturday.

Thirimanne fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Aug 23, 2015, at 02:30 am

Colombo, Aug 22 (IBNS) Sri Lanka's Lahiru Thirimanne has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third day’s play in the second cricket Test against India at the P.Sara Oval, Colombo, on Saturday.

Sania-Hingis pair enters Cincinnati Masters semis

Aug 23, 2015, at 02:29 am

California, Aug 22 (IBNS) The top seeded doubles pair, Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis entered the semis of the Cincinnati Masters on Friday.

Virender Sehwag to play for Haryana

Aug 23, 2015, at 01:37 am

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag on Saturday said he will represent Haryana in the upcoming domestic cricket season.

Second Test: India take a 157 run lead after bowling out Sri Lanka for 306 on day three

Aug 23, 2015, at 12:44 am

Colombo, Aug 22 (IBNS) India finished day three with a lead of 157 runs after restricting Sri Lanka for 306 in their first innings on day three, here on Saturday.

Australian cricket legend Arthur Morris passes away

Aug 22, 2015, at 05:38 pm

Sydney Aug 22 (IBNS) Former Australian cricketer Arthur Morris passed away on Saturday.

Pro Kabaddi: U Mumba join Bengaluru Bulls in finals

Aug 22, 2015, at 05:41 am

Mumbai, Aug 21 (IBNS): U Mumba entered the finals of the second season of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi with a comfortable 35-18 win over Patna Pirates at the Dome @SVP, NSCI here in Mumbai.

Fifth Test: England in dire straits after losing 8 wickets on day two

Aug 22, 2015, at 05:38 am

London, Aug 21 (IBNS) Australia made up for some poor cricket over the last three Tests as they first scored 481 runs in their first innings and then strangled the hosts, picking up wickets at regular intervals to leave England high and dry, here on Friday.

Sachin Tendulkar visits the MRF Pace Foundation, shares his insight about cricket

Aug 22, 2015, at 01:45 am

Chennai, Aug 21 (IBNS) Ex- Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Friday visited the MRF Pace Foundation to provide his insight about the game to aspiring bowlers.

Second Test: Sri Lanka trail by 253 runs in the first innings after dismissing India for 393 on day two

Aug 22, 2015, at 12:22 am

Colombo, Aug 21 (IBNS) Sri Lanka managed 140 for the loss of 3 wickets after bowling out India for 393 in their first innings of the second Test here on Friday.

Indian team give guard of honour to Kumar Sangakkara

Aug 21, 2015, at 11:32 pm

Colombo, Aug 21 (IBNS): The Indian team gave a guard of honour to Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara as he came down the field to bat in the first innings of the second Test for his side on Friday.

Double delight for Saina Nehwal as she signs a Rs 25 crore deal

Aug 21, 2015, at 05:53 pm

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS) Days after regaining the badminton World No 1 spot in the women's ranking, ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal signed a two year exclusive deal of Rs 25 crore with sports management group IOS Sports and Entertainment on Thursday.

Fifth Test: Australia finish day one with 287 for loss of 3 wickets as bad light stops play

Aug 21, 2015, at 05:08 am

London, Aug 20 (IBNS) Bad light robbed 10 overs from the last session of the day as the Australian batsmen walked out of the field after posting 287 for the loss of 3 wickets at the end of first day’s play of the fifth and the final Ashes Test of the 2015 series, here on Thursday.

Star Sports launches 'Young Heroes' in Kolkata

Aug 21, 2015, at 04:45 am

Kolkata, Aug 20 (IBNS) Star Sports in association with Parle Products and IDBI Federal Life Insurance launched its latest sporting venture ‘Young Heroes’, a 7-a side U-15 school football tournament, designed to handpick the best 16 youth soccer players from Indian schools, here on Thursday.

Second Test: Sri Lanka pick up 6 wickets, India finish day one with 319 on board

Aug 20, 2015, at 11:40 pm

Colombo, Aug 20 (IBNS) A late strike by Sri Lanka’s skipper Angelo Mathews to remove India’s Rohit Sharma have given the Lankans an upper hand on the ongoing second Test match as visitors India end day one with 319 runs, here on Thursday.