Sarita Devi handed one year ban by AIBA
Dec 17, 2014, at 06:02 pm
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IBNS): Indian boxer Sarita Devi, who accepted her Asian Games bronze medal a week ago finally, was handed over a one year ban by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) on Wednesday for her behaviour and action at the Incheon Asian Games.
I-League champions Bengaluru FC Tie up with SAP for Fan Engagement
Dec 17, 2014, at 07:33 am
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS) SAP Labs India on Tuesday announced that for Bengaluru Football Club (BFC), it has created a state of the art, innovative mobile application to unify the club’s growing fan base. Developed ahead of BFC’s second campaign in the I-League which kicks off on Jan 17, the multi-featured application allows for superior fan engagement through social activities and communities, match day experience sharing, group discounts, news and updates, and real time visualization.
After top 10 finish in rookie season Tathagata sets eyes on Asia
Dec 17, 2014, at 07:33 am
Kolkata, Dec 16 (IBNS): Tathagata Tunna Mukherjee braved an inclement weather and thin as ice track surface to finish his rookie season in Formula LGB 4 at Buddh International Circuit in Noida at an honourable 9th position.
Clubs are showing interest in women's football: Das
Dec 17, 2014, at 07:20 am
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS): All India Football Federation General Secretary Kushal Das, in his presentation 'Strategy and Key Priorities 2015-2018,' laid out plans for developing Women's Football in the next four years according to the AIFF Strategic Plan 2014-17.
123 players retained, 5 traded across teams for Pepsi IPL 2015 season
Dec 17, 2014, at 07:18 am
Mumbai, Dec 16 (IBNS) A total of 123 cricketers, including 79 Indians and 44 Overseas players, were retained by the franchises for the 2015 Pepsi Indian Premier season, the BCCI said on Tuesday.
Injured Clarke to undergo surgery
Dec 16, 2014, at 06:48 am
Melbourne, Dec 15 (IBNS): In a bid to return to the side ahead of the upcoming tournaments, including the World Cup next year, Australian skipper Michael Clarke will undergo a surgery on his injured right hamstring in Melbourne on Tuesday.
FIFA women's seminar kicks off in New Delhi
Dec 16, 2014, at 05:31 am
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): The first-of-its-kind FIFA Women's Regional Development Seminar and India Development Workshop kicked off in New Delhi on Monday.
Kolkata to host McLeod Russel Tour Championship 2014
Dec 16, 2014, at 05:27 am
Kolkata, Dec 15 (IBNS): McLeod Russel, the world's largest tea producer, and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), on Monday announced the McLeod Russel Tour Championship 2014, the PGTI’s Year Ending Championship.
Steve Smith named Australian Test captain for remaining series against India
Dec 16, 2014, at 05:19 am
Sydney, Dec 15 (IBNS) Steve Smith will be captaining the Australian side for the rest of the Test against India.
Germany beat Pakistan 2-0,clinch CT
Dec 15, 2014, at 03:40 am
Bhubaneswar, Dec 14 (IBNS) Germany defeated Asian giant Pakistan 2-0 in the final of the Champions Trophy here on Sunday.
Hockey: Australia beat India, win bronze
Dec 15, 2014, at 02:05 am
Bhubaneswar, Dec 14 (IBNS): India's plan of clinching at least a bronze medal in the Champions Trophy perished as they were defeated by Australia 1-2 here on Sunday. India finished fourth in the tournament.
Warner and Smith achieve career-best rankings: ICC
Dec 14, 2014, at 08:31 pm
Dubai, Dec 14 (IBNS): Australia's David Warner and Steven Smith have achieved career-best rankings in the latest Reliance ICC Test Player Rankings following stellar performances in the first Test against India, which the home side won by 48 runs to go 1-0 up in the four-Test series.
Pakistan beat India 4-3, reach final
Dec 14, 2014, at 04:13 am
Bhubaneswar, Dec 13 (IBNS): In a thrilling encounter, Pakistan defeated arch-rival India 4-3 in the semifinal of the Hero Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Saturday.
Mumbai FC face Pune FC in u19 I-League opener
Dec 14, 2014, at 03:54 am
Mumbai, Dec 12 (IBNS) : The Maharashtra Zone u19 I-League kicks off on Dec13 with Pune FC playing hosts to Mumbai FC at PFC Ground, Mamurdi (Pune). Pune and Mumbai finished 2nd and 3rd respectively last season.
Test: Warner smashes 102, Australia dominate fourth day
Dec 14, 2014, at 03:48 am
Adelaide, Dec 12 (IBNS) David Warner smashed the second century in the match to put Australia on the driver's seat at the end of the fourth day of the first Test against India here on Friday.
Dec 14, 2014, at 03:37 am
Dubai, Dec 12 (IBNS) Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardene and Shahid Afridi of Pakistan are in line to become the most experienced players in ICC Cricket World Cup history, after they were named in provisional squads for the tournament that starts on Feb 14.
Pune FC presents Urzza Cup 2014: Vodafone shared services crowned champions
Dec 14, 2014, at 03:34 am
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IBNS): Vodafone Shared Services emerged winners in the inaugural Pune FC presents Urzza Cup 2014 Inter-Corporate Football Tournament held at the Score Turfs in Seasons Mall Hadapsar.
DSK Shivajians to make debut in the under 19 I-League 2014-15
Dec 14, 2014, at 03:16 am
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) The U 19 I-League 2014-15 starting from Dec 13 will be a landmark event for DSK Shivajians, who are making their debut this season.
Kulkarni to replace injured Kumar
Dec 14, 2014, at 03:14 am
Mumbai, Dec 11 (IBNS): Dhawal Kulkarni has been asked to join the Indian team which is currently touring in Australia as a replacement for pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Kohli's century give befitting reply to Australia
Dec 14, 2014, at 03:11 am
Adelaide, Dec 11 (IBNS): Skipper Virat Kohli smashed a gutsy 115 and got support from Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane at the other end to give Australia a strong reply to finish the third day at 369 for five here on Thursday.
Pretoria becomes ICC-accredited testing centre for suspected illegal bowling actions
Dec 14, 2014, at 03:09 am
Dubai, Dec 11 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced that the University of Pretoria has been accredited as a testing centre for suspected illegal bowling actions.
I may never play again: Clarke
Dec 14, 2014, at 02:44 am
Adelaide, Dec 13 (IBNS) A day when Australia defeated India to win the first Test of the series, injured Australian skipper Michael Clarke on Saturday said that he may never play again after chronic back and hamstring problems troubled him during the match.
U19 I-League: Pune FC down Mumbai FC 3-0 in the opener; clinch Maha-Derby bragging rights
Dec 14, 2014, at 02:23 am
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IBNS) Pune FC Under-19 opened their campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win over arch rivals Mumbai FC in their Under-19 I-League 2014-15 at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Saturday.
Warner, Dhawan and Kohli fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Dec 14, 2014, at 02:21 am
Dubai/Adelaide, Dec 13 (IBNS) Australia's David Warner and India duo Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli have been found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the fourth day’s play in the first cricket Test, which concluded in Adelaide on Saturday.
Virat's heroics fail, Australia beat India
Dec 14, 2014, at 02:08 am
Adelaide, Dec 13 (IBNS) Nathan Lyon dominated by taking seven wickets as he destroyed the Indian battling line up and finally helping Australia defeat India by 48 runs as the visitors were bowled out for 315 runs here n Saturday.
Former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev calls on PM
Dec 14, 2014, at 01:02 am
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IBNS) Former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev Saturday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Australia beat India in first Test
Dec 14, 2014, at 12:59 am
Adelaide, Dec 13 (IBNS) Despite a scintillating and career-best 141 by captain Virat Kohli, India was handed a 48-run by defeat by hosts Australia in the first Test here on Saturday.
Sarita accepts her bronze medal
Dec 11, 2014, at 04:31 am
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Indian boxer Sarita Devi accepted her Asian Games bronze medal on Wednesday.
India's Blind World Cup winning team calls on PM
Dec 11, 2014, at 03:24 am
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met India's blind World Cup winning team.
India-Australia: Clarke leads from front to post 517/7
Dec 11, 2014, at 02:25 am
Adelaide, Dec 10 (IBNS): While the first day belonged to David Warner, the second day was dominated by gutsy skipper Michael Clarke, who retired hurt on Tuesday, returned strongly to the crease and scored 128 runs with Steven Smith remaining unbeaten at 162, to send India to the back foot here on Wednesday.