AIFF XI keen to build on momentum
Jul 11, 2014, at 06:04 pm
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): Buoyed by the first away win over more fancied Frenz United Indonesia in their last encounter, AIFF XI will look to build on the momentum when they take on a Timor Leste U-16 National Team in a Group A Asian Champions Trophy match in Timor on Saturday (July 12, 2014).
Extraordinary last wicket stand give s India control over England
Jul 11, 2014, at 05:32 am
Nottingham, July 10 (IBNS): A extraordinary last wicket partnership of 111 runs between Bhuvneshwar Kumar and number 11 Mohammed Shami helped India to sit at a comfortable zone at the end of the second day of the first Test against England here on Thursday.
Romero the shoot-out hero as Argentina reach final
Jul 10, 2014, at 03:33 pm
Sao Paulo, July 10 (FIFA.com/IBNS)Sergio Romero inspired Argentina to a 4-2 victory over the Netherlands on penalties and FIFA World Cup final place for the first time in 24 years.
Jul 10, 2014, at 04:32 am
Nottingham, July 9 (IBNS) Murali Vijay's gutsy unbeaten 122 helped India finish the first day's play of the first Test against England at 259 for four wickets here on Wednesday.
MB signs Pierre Boya as marquee player
Jul 10, 2014, at 03:18 am
Kolkata, July 9 (IBNS): Kolkata's football giant Mohun Bagan on Wednesday announced the signing of Cameroon forward Pierre Boya as their marquee player for the 2014-2015 football season.
Jeff Crowe completes double-century
Jul 09, 2014, at 10:20 pm
Dubai, July 9 (IBNS) Jeff Crowe of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees added another feather to his cap when he became only the third match referee after Ranjan Madugalle (279) and Chris Broad (245) to complete 200 One-Day Internationals (ODIs).
NSHM announces Ravi Shastri as Goodwill Ambassador
Jul 09, 2014, at 06:06 am
Kolkata, July 8 (IBNS): Education institute, NSHM on Tuesday announced former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri as its Goodwill Ambassador at the launch of its "Celebrating Inspiration" campaign in Kolkata.
Ex- captain Sourav Ganguly turns 42 today
Jul 08, 2014, at 03:26 pm
Kolkata, July 8 (IBNS): Former captain Sourav Ganguly, who had guided a young Indian team to the World Cup final in 2003, turned 42 years of age on Tuesday.
Mamata launches Atletico de Kolkata's jersey
Jul 08, 2014, at 06:59 am
Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unveiled Indian Super League team Atletico de Kolkata's team jersey and the official logo at an event in state secretariat Nabanna on Monday.
Sania Mirza touches career- best doubles ranking
Jul 08, 2014, at 05:04 am
London, July 7 (IBNS): Indian Tennis icon Sania Mirza touched her career-best doubles rank of number five in the latest WTA doubles chart released on Monday.
Novak becomes number one Tennis player in world
Jul 08, 2014, at 05:02 am
London, July 7 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic on Monday moved to the number one spot in the latest world rankings.
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan banned for 6 months
Jul 08, 2014, at 04:47 am
Dhaka, July 7 (IBNS): In a major step taken by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), country's all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been banned from playing all forms of cricket for six months.
Atletico de Kolkata's team jersey and logo unveiled
Jul 08, 2014, at 02:39 am
Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS) At a glittering event in the Official Secretariat of the West Bengal government 'Nabanna', state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unveiled Indian Super League team Atletico de Kolkata's team jersey and the official logo on Monday.
England and India seek improvement in Test Rankings
Jul 07, 2014, at 10:21 pm
Dubai, July 7 (IBNS) The five-Test series between England and India gets underway in Nottingham on Wednesday, with both sides aiming to improve their rankings in the Reliance ICC Test Team Rankings Table.
Exhibition match: Shane Warne suffers broken hand
Jul 06, 2014, at 05:52 am
London, July 5 (IBNS): Australian spin legend Shane Warne suffered a broken hand after being hit by former national team mate Brett Lee's beamer during an exhibition match at Lord's here on Saturday.
Exhibition match:Aaron Finch guides Sachin's MCC to victory
Jul 06, 2014, at 05:23 am
London, July 5 (IBNS) Amid legends of the game, young Aaron Finch did not fail to make a mark in a 50-over exhibition match as he smashed unbeaten 181 to guide Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) to a seven wicket victory against Rest of the World XI here on Saturday.
Exhibition match: Rest post 293/7 against Sachin's MCC
Jul 06, 2014, at 01:13 am
London, July 5 (IBNS):The Rest of the World XI posted 293 for seven on the scoreboard in a 50-over exhibition match against Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) at Lord's here on Saturday.
Fever 104 FM Kolkata inaugurates city's biggest 'Football Fan Park'
Jul 05, 2014, at 08:39 pm
Kolkata, July 5 (IBNS) Fever 104 FM Kolkata organized a unique international football fan park concept in India turning the EDF ground, on Prince Anwar Shah Road in the city, into a soccer hotspot for the rest of World Cup with giant LED screens beaming the beautiful game.
Wimbledon: Leander-Radek lose semi-final clash
Jul 05, 2014, at 05:49 am
London, July 4 (IBNS): Indiia's Leander Paes and his doubles partner Czech partner Radek Stepanek lost the semi-final clash of the Wimbledon against unseeded Canadian-American pair of Vasek Pospisil and Jack Sock here on Friday.
Federer, Djokovic meet in Wimbledon final
Jul 05, 2014, at 05:41 am
London, July 4 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis legend Roger Federer will face Novak Djokovic in the final of the Wimbledon here.
Adidas unveils official match ball for FIFA finale
Jul 05, 2014, at 04:53 am
Rio de Janeiro, July 4 (IBNS): Apparel, hardware and footwear manufacturer Adidas on Friday unveiled the brazuca Final Rio, the official match ball for the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.
Pune FC seeds Pranav dream; extends support for training stint in Japan
Jul 04, 2014, at 09:45 pm
Pune, July 4 (IBNS) Pune FC has decided to send upcoming city youngster Pranav Kale for a training programme to Japan.
Inaugural ICC Women's Championship to commence in August
Jul 04, 2014, at 09:25 pm
Dubai, July 4 (IBNS) The inaugural edition of the ICC Women's Championship kicks off in August and will see the top eight sides in the game lock horns in a multi year, bilateral qualifying competition that will lead into the pinnacle event in women's cricket, the ICC Women’s World Cup.
ICC Cricket World Cup trophy to visit participating countries
Jul 04, 2014, at 02:12 am
Dubai, July 3 (IBNS) The ICC Cricket World Cup trophy will visit countries that will participate in next year’s extravaganza to be staged in Australia and New Zealand from Feb 14next year, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday.
Gurkirat Singh clinches Tata Steel Royal Juniors Challenge 2014
Jul 04, 2014, at 02:09 am
Kolkata, July 3 (IBNS): Local lad Gurkirat Singh showcased his dominance for the second day running to card a two-over 74 at the Par-72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club to clinch the Tata Steel Royal Juniors Challenge 2014 by three strokes, completing 5 legs of the Tata Steel East Zone Feeder and Sub-Junior Tour.
Sardar to lead Indian hockey team in CWG
Jul 03, 2014, at 11:16 pm
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): Hockey India on Thursday announced that Sardar Singh will lead the senior men hockey team for the upcoming Commonwealth Games to be held at Glasgow later this month.
Wimbledon: Sania reaches mixed-doubles pre-quarters
Jul 03, 2014, at 11:02 pm
London, July 2 (IBNS)India's Sania Mirza and her mixed doubles partner Horia Tecau has moved to the pre-quarterfinals of the Wimbledon by beating Mate Pavic and Bojana Jovanovski here.
Umbro to host 5-a-side football tournament in India
Jul 03, 2014, at 10:02 pm
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS) :As part of its global commitment towards development of football and its focus on popularizing grassroots football in India, UK-based soccer brand Umbro is hosting the ‘Umbro Cup’ in the country.
HI announces women Hockey team for CWG
Jul 03, 2014, at 06:50 am
New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS): Hockey India (HI) on Wednesday announced its senior women Hockey team for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games which are scheduled to take place at Glasgow (Scotland) later this month.
Roger, Novak reach Wimbledon semis
Jul 03, 2014, at 06:40 am
London, July 2 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis icon Roger Federer and Serbian star Noak Djokovic advanced to the semi-finals of the Wimbledon here on Wednesday.