Mahanama becomes fourth match referee to achieve 200-ODI landmark
Oct 21, 2014, at 02:42 pm
Dubai, Oct 21 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) said former Sri Lankan player Roshan Mahanama became the latest member of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees to reach the 200-mark in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) when he took the field to officiate in the first ODI between New Zealand and South Africa in Mount Maunganui on Tuesday.
"Mohammedan Sporting Club won't be closed"
Oct 21, 2014, at 03:47 am
Kolkata, Oct 20 (IBNS) Mohammedan Sporting Club president Sultan Ahmed has rejected reports that the club will be shut down.
Zico is inspiring: Armando Colaco
Oct 21, 2014, at 02:57 am
Panaji, Oct 20 (IBNS) From playing for Dempo SC to coaching the Indian football team, Goan football star Armando Colaço has come a long way.
Catch up time for India against lowly UAE
Oct 21, 2014, at 02:55 am
Dhaka, Oct 20 (IBNS) : It will be all about bringing down the goal difference which can prove to be the deciding factor come qualifying for the main round when India take on whipping girls United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a Group B clash of the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship China 2015 (Qualifiers) here at the Bangabandhu Stadium on Tuesday.
South Africa eye number-one ODI ranking, India gain too
Oct 20, 2014, at 06:55 pm
Dubai, Oct 20 (IBNS) South Africa has a chance to reclaim top spot in the Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings when it faces New Zealand in first of the three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), which starts on Wednesday in Mount Maunganui, even as India's players have made gains in the latest rankings following their 2-1 series win over West Indies.
India retain Sultan of Johor Cup title
Oct 20, 2014, at 05:30 am
Johor Bahru, Malaysia, Oct 19 (IBNS) Indian Junior Men Hockey team defeated Great Britain in the final of the 4th Sultan of Johor Cup played at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia 2-1 to lift the trophy on Sunday.
NorthEast United, FC Goa settle for a draw
Oct 20, 2014, at 05:11 am
Guwahati, Oct 19 (IBNS) In another mega contest of the night, NorthEast United FC and FC Goa played out a draw in a an Indian Super League (ISL) clash here on Sunday.
Oct 20, 2014, at 05:00 am
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IBNS) It's an amazing feeling when your teammates become your fans. On Sunday after guiding her team to their first triumph in the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship China 2015 (Qualifiers) at the floodlit Bangabandhu Stadium in Dhaka, India striker Roja Devi felt no different.
India rally to beat Bangladesh 2-1
Oct 20, 2014, at 03:54 am
Dhaka, Oct 19 (IBNS) : India came from a goal down to win 2-1 and in the process upset hosts Bangladesh’s applecart in a riveting Group B encounter of the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship China 2015 (Qualifiers) here at the Bangabandhu Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday.
Kolkata, Delhi share honours in hard fought tie
Oct 20, 2014, at 12:23 am
Kolkata, Oct 19 (IBNS) Atletico De Kolkata and Delhi Dynamos FC shared the spoils in a hard fought match here Sunday that saw both the teams leaving a lot on the ground for the return league. As a result Atletico remain at the top of the table with 7 points, while Delhi are in the position with 2 points.
De Piero promises a contest for Kolkata
Oct 19, 2014, at 03:14 am
Kolkata, Oct 18 (IBNS) Delhi Dynamos may not have begun the ISL in the right earnest, but star striker Alessandro Del Piero promised that his side would be no pushovers in their game against Atletico de Kolkata on Sunday.
Atletico look to stretch purple patch
Oct 19, 2014, at 03:14 am
Kolkata, Oct 18 (IBNS) Atletico de Kolkata will look to continue their domination when the Spanish master schemer takes on the Italian goal machine in their match versus Delhi Dynamos at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Sunday.
Atletico De Kolkata gear up to face Delhi Dynamos
Oct 18, 2014, at 07:02 am
Kolkata, Oct 17 (IBNS) After winning two matches on the trot Atletico De Kolkata is back in the city on Friday to face the Delhi Dynamos in the upcoming fixture on Sunday.
Australia coach Lehmann earns contract extension
Oct 18, 2014, at 05:28 am
Melbourne, Oct 17 (IBNS) With few months left for the world to witness the next edition of the cricket World Cup,Cricket Australia on Friday announced a new deal with head coach Darren Lehmann to stay in the role until June 2017.
Kumble joins Twitter on his birthday
Oct 18, 2014, at 05:03 am
Bangalore, Oct 17 (IBNS): Former Indian skipper and spinner Anil Kumble on Friday joined popular micro-blogging site Twitter on his 44th birthday.
India defeat WI to clinch series 2-1
Oct 18, 2014, at 04:42 am
Dharmasala, Oct 16 (IBNS): In a suddenly shortened series, India defeated West Indies by 59 runs in the fourth match to clinch the series 2-1 here on Sunday.
West Indies pulls out of India tour, Lanka fills in
Oct 17, 2014, at 11:59 pm
Mumbai, Oct 17 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) were in for a rude shock when West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) decided to pull out of the remaining of India tour due to the ongoing payment dispute with its players. It has been learnt that West Indies will return home immediately after the fourth ODI vs India at Dharamsala on Friday.
Iran rally to beat India 2-1 in AFC U-16 Women's Qualifiers
Oct 17, 2014, at 11:20 pm
Dhaka, Oct 17 (IBNS): Iran left it late with two second half goals to script a 2-1 win over India in a high-voltage Group B encounter of the AFC U-16 Women's Championship China 2015 (Qualifiers) here at the Bangabandhu Stadium in Dhaka on Friday (October 17, 2014).
Oct 17, 2014, at 05:32 am
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IBNS) Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Thursday.
Kolkata conquers NE with 10-men
Oct 17, 2014, at 02:52 am
Guwahati, Oct 16 (IBNS) While playing in the Indira Gandhi National Stadium here coaches need to remember two things—heat and humidity and the importance of striking first and early.
Mumbai FC sign 19 year old prodigy, Meldon D'Silva
Oct 16, 2014, at 10:29 pm
Mumbai, Oct 16 (IBNS): Mumbai FC have added another player to their squad in Meldon D'Silva.
Squads and match officials announced for Pepsi ICC WCL Division 3
Oct 16, 2014, at 10:28 pm
Dubai, Oct 16 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the six squads that will travel to Malaysia for Pepsi ICC World Cricket League (WCL) Division 3, which will be played from 23 to 30 October.
Confident India ready to face upbeat Iran
Oct 16, 2014, at 06:46 pm
Dhaka, Oct 16 (IBNS): When India will lock horns with Iran for their opening game of the AFC U-16 Women's Championship China 2015 Qualifiers at the Bangabandhu Stadium in Dhaka on Friday (October 17, 2014), they would know that they are facing the best team in the Group.
ISL: Chennaiyin FC beat Goa FC 2-1
Oct 16, 2014, at 05:16 am
Margao, Oct 15 (IBNS): In a thrilling encounter, Chennaiyin FC defeated hosts Goa FC 2-1 in a Indian Super League (ISL) encounter to start their campaign in the tournament on a winning note here on Wednesday.
Indian Para-athletes leave for Incheon
Oct 15, 2014, at 11:19 pm
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IBNS): The first two batches of Indian contingent for Para-Asian Games, 2014 left for Incheon, South Korea on Wednesday.
ISL: Pune, Delhi settle for a draw
Oct 15, 2014, at 06:51 am
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IBNS) New Delhi's first taste of ISL fever was rather blunt with the opening match between Delhi Dynamos FC and FC Pune City ended ina draw here on Tuesday.
Huge media interest bedazzles India captain Amrita Kumari
Oct 15, 2014, at 06:33 am
Dhaka, Oct 14 (IBNS) : Seconds after stepping inside the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Conference Room which was bursting at the seams with not less than 90 journalists and photographers on the job, India U-16 Women’s National captain Amrita Kumari was made to understand the weight of her armband.
Oct 15, 2014, at 04:47 am
Islamabad, Oct 14 (IBNS) Pakistan's T20 captain Shahid Afridi on Tuesday said he fully supports the One-Day International captain Misbah-ul-Haq.
FIFA Delegation calls on Indian Sports Minister
Oct 15, 2014, at 04:39 am
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IBNS): A high-level FIFA delegation led by Secretary General Jerome Valcke on Tuesday called on Indian Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal here to discuss the Under-17 World Cup 2017 of Football to be held in India.
Tickets to FC Goa's opening match sold out
Oct 14, 2014, at 11:03 pm
Panaji, Oct 14 (IBNS): Tickets to the much awaited opening game between FC Goa and Chennaiyans FC to be held at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa on October 15, 2014 are sold out.