J Thomas & Co. create history at The Telegraph Merchant's and Challenge Cup 2015
Aug 01, 2015, at 03:18 am
Kolkata, July 31 (IBNS): There was a change of guard at the top of Ballentine’s presented The Telegraph Merchant’s and Challenge Cup as J Thomas & Co. ‘A’ clinched the Merchant’s Cup for the first time in its 108 years of competition at the Mecca of Indian golf, Royal Calcutta Golf Club.
R Ashwin receives Arjuna Award from Sports Minister
Aug 01, 2015, at 03:17 am
New Delhi, July 31 (IBNS): Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs & Sports Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday presented Arjuna Award in the discipline of cricket to cricketer R. Ashwin for 2014.
Second Test: Day 2 called off due to heavy rains
Jul 31, 2015, at 06:13 pm
Dhaka, July 31 (IBNS) Incessant rains prevented any play from happening on the day two of the second test match between Bangladesh and South Africa here on Friday.
Second Test: Bangladesh finish day one at 246 for 8
Jul 31, 2015, at 02:33 am
Dhaka, July 30 (IBNS) Two crucial wickets at the fag end of the day gave South Africa an early advantage on the end of the first day’s play here on Thursday.
Dale Steyn takes his 400th wicket in Tests
Jul 31, 2015, at 12:04 am
Mirpur, July 30 (IBNS): South African pacer Dale Steyn on Thursday took his 400th wicket in Test cricket during a match against Bangladesh.
Suresh Raina completes a decade in International cricket
Jul 30, 2015, at 11:54 pm
New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS) Indian batsman Suresh Raina has completed a decade in international cricket.
Football: Indian coach names list of 28 probables
Jul 30, 2015, at 11:12 pm
New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS): Indian national coach Stephen Constantine on Thursday announced the list of 28 probables for India’s forthcoming Russia 2018 World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification match against Iran.
Paytm grabs title sponsorship rights for India home series for four years
Jul 30, 2015, at 11:01 pm
New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS) One 97 Communications Pvt. Ltd. (Paytm) has acquired the sponsorship rights for the BCCI International and Domestic matches.
Ashes: Anderson destroys Australia as England finish day one on a high
Jul 30, 2015, at 12:56 pm
Birmingham, July 29 (IBNS) A fine spell of fast bowling by pacer James Anderson and a lack of aptitude by the Aussie batsman gave England an edge on the opening day of the third Ashes Test match here on Wednesday.
OIL India 'A' take charge at The Telegraph Merchant's and Challenge Cup 2015
Jul 30, 2015, at 01:13 am
Kolkata, July 29 (IBNS): OIL India 'A' powered by T Hazarika's 73 raced to the top of the Division I with a total of 150 at Ballantine's presented The Telegraph Merchant's Cup being played here at the prestigious Royal Calcutta Golf Club.
Australia A dominate first day, India A bowled out at 135
Jul 30, 2015, at 01:11 am
Chennai, July 29 (IBNS) Australia A dominated the proceedings in the first day of the second unofficial Test match against India A as they bowled out the hosts for 135 runs here on Wednesday.
Atletico de Kolkata signs Helder Postiga as a marquee footballer
Jul 29, 2015, at 11:51 pm
Kolkata, July 29 (IBNS): Indian Super League squad Atletico de Kolkata on Wednesday announced it has signed Helder Postiga as a marquee footballer for the upcoming season of the tournament.
Jaipur Pink Panthers beat Bengaluru Bulls
Jul 29, 2015, at 04:56 am
Jaipur, July 28 (IBNS): Playing like true champions, Jaipur Pink Panthers recorded their first win of Season 2 of Star Pro Kabaddi on Tuesday at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium beating Bengaluru Bulls 36-23.
Series against Sri Lanka will be tough: Rohit Sharma
Jul 29, 2015, at 04:11 am
Mumbai, July 28 (IBNS): Indian batsman Rohit Sharma has said the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka will be 'tough' and the Indian side is looking forward to it.
Williamson Magor dominate day 1 of The Telegraph Merchant's and Challenge Cup 2015
Jul 29, 2015, at 01:38 am
Kolkata, July 28 (IBNS): The annual celebration of golf in the eastern part of India, Ballantine’s presented The Telegraph Merchant’s and Challenge Cup kick started on Tuesday at the Mecca of Indian golf, the Par 72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club with 73 teams in pursuit of the coveted crown.
Ex- SA cricketer Clive Rice passes away
Jul 29, 2015, at 01:34 am
Johannesburg, July 28 (IBNS): Former South African cricket team all-rounder Clive Rice passed away on Tuesday.
Suresh Raina signs up with IOS for three years
Jul 29, 2015, at 12:03 am
New Delhi, July 28 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has been signed up by sports management group IOS Sports & Entertainment.
Jul 28, 2015, at 05:21 am
Kolkata, July 27 (IBNS) : The Champions of the first edition of Indian Super League, Atlético de Kolkata, announced on Monday that Bastab Roy, who has earlier played for clubs like Mohun Bagan, Mohammedan Sporting, Tollygunge Agragami, Customs, George Telegraph and also has a rich experience coaching grass root level footballers, will be supporting Head Coach, Antonio Lopez Habas as the team’s Assistant Coach for the forthcoming season of Indian Super League.
IOC retains its championship title in 89th All India MCC Murugappa Hockey Tournament
Jul 28, 2015, at 04:33 am
Kolkata/Chennai, July 27 (IBNS): After what could be described only as a neck-and-neck contest, defending champions Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) team emerged victorious in the finals of the 89th All India MCC Murugappa Hockey Tournament, beating past-title-holder Army XI, with a final score of 3-2, and retained the heard-earned title of the Champions of the 89th MCC Murugappa Hockey Tournament in Chennai on Monday.
ICC congratulates Scotland and Netherlands on winning World T20 Qualifier
Jul 28, 2015, at 02:30 am
Dubai, July 27 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council on Monday congratulated Scotland and the Netherlands for winning the ICC World Twenty20 2015 Qualifier after the final was rained off on Sunday.
Punjab terror attack puts India-Pakistan cricket series in doubt
Jul 28, 2015, at 12:43 am
New Delhi, July 27 (IBNS): The terror attack in Punjab on Monday has left chances of hosting cricket series between India and Pakistan under doubts.
India to host SA from Sept 29- Dec 7
Jul 27, 2015, at 11:05 pm
Mumbai, July 27 (IBNS) South Africa will arrive in India on September to be in one of its longest tour in the Asian nation.
Gautam Hari Singhania secures double podium finish in the Ferrari Challenge Europe Championship 2015
Jul 27, 2015, at 09:20 pm
Le Castellet, France, July 27 (IBNS): Gautam Hari Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director, Raymond Limited and Founder Chairman, Super Car Club, secured a podium finish at the prestigious Ferrari event – Ferrari Challenge Europe Championship 2015 at the Paul Ricard circuit in Le Castellet, France.
Patna Pirates upset title holders Jaipur Pink Panthers
Jul 27, 2015, at 05:33 am
Jaipur, July 26 (IBNS): Captain Rakesh Kumar and young Sandeep Narwal helped Patna Pirates upset holders Jaipur Pink Panthers 29-23 to send them hurtling to their third loss in a row.
U Mumba remain undefeated in season 2 of Pro Kabaddi
Jul 27, 2015, at 05:31 am
Jaipur, July 26 (IBNS): With the match resting on a razor-edge,Anup rested his confidence in Shabeer Bapu, who was having a fairly bad night.
Tillakaratne Dilshan completes 10,000 runs in ODI
Jul 27, 2015, at 12:34 am
Hambantota, July 26 (IBNS): Sri Lankan batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan completed 10,000 runs in ODIs during his country's match against Pakistan here on Sunday.
Bengaluru Bulls register third win
Jul 26, 2015, at 03:37 am
Kolkata, July 25 (IBNS): Bengaluru Bulls led by the omnipresent Manjeet Chillar beat Puneri Paltan 31-26 in the Pro Kabaddi League on Saturday at Netaji Indoor Stadium here.
IPL scam: BCCI not to lift ban on Sreesanth
Jul 26, 2015, at 01:57 am
Mumbai, July 25 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday said the ban imposed on cricketer S Sreesanth will continue.
I want to play cricket again: Sreesanth
Jul 25, 2015, at 11:04 pm
New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS): Minutes after all charges in connection with the IPL spot-fixing scandal were dropped against S Sreesanth and 41 others, the pacer on Saturday said he wants to play cricket again.
Google doodles to mark start of 14th Special Olympics World Summer Games
Jul 25, 2015, at 10:46 pm
New York, July 25 (IBNS) Search engine Google on Saturday decorated its website with a doodle marking the start of the 14th Special Olympics World Summer Games that is being hosted in Los Angeles this year.