Steve Smith excited over Test captaincy
Aug 14, 2015, at 10:10 pm
London, Aug 14 (IBNS): Steve Smith welcomed Australian selectors decision to name him as the country's new Test skipper and said he is ' excited' over his new assignment.
BCCI to extend cricket coaching through digital platforms
Aug 14, 2015, at 09:58 pm
Mumbai, Aug 14 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is drawing up plans to provide basic and advanced modules of cricket coaching through digital platforms that will reach a larger audience of budding cricketers who can avail this guidance.
Steve Smith to become Australian Test skipper after Ashes
Aug 14, 2015, at 09:16 pm
Sydney, Aug 14 (IBNS) Keeping in mind the post-Michael Clarke, the Australian selectors on Friday has named Steve Smith as the vice-captain for the last Ashes Test match.
First Test: India firmly on top after an all-round performance on day two
Aug 14, 2015, at 12:22 am
Galle, Aug 13 (IBNS) A twin century by Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli and a twin strike by the Indian bowlers in the Sri Lankan second innings have set India on top at the end of the second day of the first Test match here on Thursday.
Shane Warne defends Michael Clarke from John Buchanan's criticisms
Aug 13, 2015, at 10:14 pm
Melbourne, Aug 13 (IBNS) Australian spin legend Shane Warne has extended his support towards Test skipper Michael Clarke who has attracted negative criticisms from fans and experts alike after the nation’s Ashes debacle.
Dhoni praises Parag Shah's upcoming guide on entrepreneurship
Aug 13, 2015, at 07:48 pm
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): Indian Cricket Team skipper MS Dhoni, who happens to be good friends with Parag Shah and family, gives positive gesture and luck for his upcoming Antar Prerna: An Entrepreneur's Journey.
'Never select players on basis of MOM Awards'
Aug 13, 2015, at 01:55 am
In the last part of an exclusive interview with www.the-aiff.com National Coach Stephen Constantine speaks at length about his choice of Players for the forthcoming Preparatory Camp which kicks-off in Pune on August 23. Excerpts:
First Test: Spinners take 8 wickets as India dominate proceedings on day one
Aug 13, 2015, at 01:25 am
Galle, Aug 12 (IBNS) A ruthless Ravichandran Ashwin picked up six wickets in the first innings as Sri Lanka were bowled out for a mere 183 runs on the first day of the first Test match with India dominating the proceedings here on Wednesday.
Australian coach Darren Lehmann apologises after his team's poor performance in Ashes
Aug 13, 2015, at 01:05 am
London, Aug 12 (IBNS) Australian coach and former cricketer Darren Lehmann has apologised for his team's poor performance in the ongoing Ashes series in England.
Steve Smith named Australia's ODI skipper
Aug 12, 2015, at 10:26 pm
Sydney, Aug 12 (IBNS): Australian has named Steve Smith as their new ODI skipper for the series against England and Ireland.
Aug 12, 2015, at 09:17 pm
Galle, Aug 12 (IBNS): Indian bowlers dominated the day as they bowled out Sri Lanka for 183 runs in their first innings on the first day of the Test series here on Wednesday.
Aug 12, 2015, at 02:37 am
Azerbaijan, Aug 11 (IBNS) Three events were contested at the ISSF World Cup in Azerbaijan, today where Mai and Cao of the People's Republic of China won the 50m Pistol Men and the 25m Pistol Women events.
"All schemes of the Ministry and the Sports Authority of India are gender neutral"
Aug 12, 2015, at 02:23 am
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS) The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports Sarbananda Sonowal said that all schemes of the Ministry and the Sports Authority of India are gender neutral, inclusive schemes and are equally applicable to women sportspersons.
Sania Mirza to be conferred Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award
Aug 11, 2015, at 10:59 pm
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS): Indian Tennis icon Sania Mirza, who has won several tournaments in recent times in doubles, will be conferred India's highest sports award Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, media reports said on Tuesday.
You have got to think how you can take 20 wickets: Ravi Shastri
Aug 11, 2015, at 10:31 pm
Colombo, Aug 11 (IBNS): Indian cricket team director Ravi Shastri has said that the team should think about taking 20 wickets and move towards winning matches.
Australia A defeat India A by 3 wickets
Aug 11, 2015, at 01:45 am
Chennai, Aug 10 (IBNS) Australia A defeated India A by three wickets here on Monday to secure a berth in the finals of the tri-series which also features South Africa A.
India wins runners up trophy in its group in under-12 Asian Youth Football Festa
Aug 10, 2015, at 11:32 pm
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS: The Under 12 team of Green wood School, Dimapur, Nagaland representing India at the Asian Youth Football Festa 2015 held at Anseong in Gyeonggi – do Province of South Korea from Aug 7 to Aug 9 has got second position in their group in the Festa by winning 3 out 4 matches in their group.
Sri Lanka eyes series win to overtake India in Test rankings
Aug 10, 2015, at 10:49 pm
Dubai, Aug 10 (IBNS) Sri Lanka and India will face off in the first of a three-Test series at Galle on Wednesday with one eye on the ICC Test Team Rankings as both teams aim to improve their respective positions.
Aug 10, 2015, at 04:41 am
London, Aug 9 (IBNS): Two-time Olympic champion Vincent Hancock (USA) won Sunday's Skeet Men final in Gabala, securing a spot in the US Olympic team for Rio 2016. His aim is set: winning the third Olympic title in a row, something never achieved by a shotgun shooter before.
Quinton de Kock's century goes in vain as India A win by 8 wickets
Aug 10, 2015, at 03:37 am
Chennai, Aug 9 (IBNS) India A defeated South Africa A by 8 wickets to win the 50 overs match here on Sunday.
Michael Clarke to retire after Ashes
Aug 09, 2015, at 05:02 am
Nottingham, Aug 8 (IBNS) Ending an era in world cricket which saw Australia regain supremacy in ODIs by clinching the World Cup under his leadership this year, Michael Clarke, the Australian Test captain announced his retirement at the post match presentation ceremony of the Ashes here on Saturday, moments after his team succumbed to yet another defeat at the hands of arch-rivals England, who regained the urn.
Day three: Match ends in a draw, India and Sri Lanka Board President XI share honors
Aug 09, 2015, at 12:44 am
Colombo, Aug 8 (IBNS) The one-off practice match between host Sri Lanka Board President XI and the Indian Cricket Team ended in a stalemate here on Saturday.
Australian captain Michael Clarke announces retirement from test cricket
Aug 08, 2015, at 11:54 pm
Nottingham, Aug 8 (IBNS) Australian test captain, Michael Clarke announced his retirement from test cricket here on Saturday.
England wins fourth test by an innings and 78 runs, regains the Ashes
Aug 08, 2015, at 11:44 pm
Nottingham, Aug 8 (IBNS) Team England achieved an emphatic victory by an innings and 78 runs over arch-rivals Australia here on Saturday to regain the Ashes and go 3-1 in the ongoing series.
Last ISSF World Cup Stage kicks-off in Gabala
Aug 08, 2015, at 09:09 pm
London, Aug 8 (IBNS) The last ISSF World Cup Stage of the season has been officially opened in Gabala, Azerbaijan, on Saturday.
Aug 08, 2015, at 02:19 pm
Kolkata, Aug 8 (IBNS): The poster boy of tennis, Roger Federer celebrated his 34th birthday on Saturday.
Day two: Australia manages to stay afloat, England still on the driving seat
Aug 08, 2015, at 05:50 am
Nottingham, Aug 7 (IBNS) A comparatively better outing in the second innings by the Aussie batsmen kept their team from getting ousted inside two days, here on Friday.
Ishant picks five, India in an advantageous position after day two
Aug 08, 2015, at 05:34 am
Colombo, Aug 7 (IBNS) Ishant Sharma's fiery spell rattled the host Sri Lanka for 121 runs as India drive home advantage at stumps on day two of the three day warm up match here on Friday.
Sri Lanka names 16-member squad for Test series against India
Aug 07, 2015, at 11:58 pm
Colombo, Aug 7 (IBNS): Sri Lankan selectors have named a 16-member squad for the upcoming Test series against India.
Iran are the giants of Asia:Constantine
Aug 07, 2015, at 11:26 pm
With just more than a month left for the Indian National Team to play Iran, the 'Giants of Asia' in the Russia 2018 Russia World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification match in Bengaluru, www.the-aiff.com caught up with National Coach Stephen Constantine on a number of issues pertaining to Indian Football. The entire interview would be carried in three parts, the second and the third part is to be published on August 10 and August 11 respectively exclusively on www.the-aiff.com Excerpts: