South Africa's Dean Elgar reprimanded for Level 1 offence
Aug 13, 2014, at 10:35 pm
Dubai, Aug 13 (IBNS) South Africa’s Dean Elgar has been reprimanded after pleading guilty to a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the fourth day’s play in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Harare on Tuesday.
Syringes found in Indian athletes' rooms
Aug 13, 2014, at 03:39 am
Bangalore, Aug 12 (IBNS) In yet another embarrassment, authorities at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games Village have recovered needles and syringes from the rooms of Indian athletes on three occasions in Glasgow, media reports said.
Aug 13, 2014, at 03:11 am
Ranchi, Aug 12 (IBNS): The Jharkhand Police's VIP security committee has decided to downgrade Indian cricket team skipper MS Dhoni's security from Z to Y category, media reports said on Tuesday.
England: Sunil Gavaskar escapes car crash
Aug 13, 2014, at 02:18 am
London, Aug 12 (IBNS) Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar had a miraculous escape in a road accident on Sunday while he was going from Manchester to London city after the completion of the fourth Test match of the ongoing series between India and England.
Oval Test: Broad 'browsing' for perfect mask
Aug 12, 2014, at 04:46 am
London, Aug 11 (IBNS) English fast bowler Stuart Broad, who had suffered a fractured nose on Saturday during the fourth Test against India, on Monday posted pictures of masked super hero Batman and super villain Bane, as he might be seen playing the final test with a mask on his face.
German's Miroslav Klose announces retirement from international football
Aug 12, 2014, at 02:34 am
Berlin, Aug 11 (IBNS): German footballer Miroslav Klose has announced his retirement from internbational football.
Sangakkara returns to the top of the world
Aug 11, 2014, at 10:36 pm
Dubai, Aug 11 (IBNS) Kumar Sangakkara has regained the number-one Test batting spot in the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen following his 10th double century in the Galle Test which Sri Lanka won by seven wickets to lead Pakistan by 1-0 in a two-Test series.
Saeed Ajmal reported for suspected illegal bowling action
Aug 11, 2014, at 10:34 pm
Dubai, Aug 11 (IBNS) Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has been reported with a suspected illegal bowling action during his side’s seven-wicket loss in the first Test match against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium on Sunday.
Sachin Tendulkar granted leave by Parliament
Aug 11, 2014, at 07:26 pm
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS): Amid criticisms over his poor attendance in Parliament since he was nominated as a Rajya Sabha member, iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was granted leave by the House to skip the sessions.
Aug 11, 2014, at 05:42 am
London, Aug 10 (IBNS) Arsenal clinched the Community Shield with a 3-0 victory over Manchester City at the Wembley on Sunday.
Archery: Indian women win gold
Aug 11, 2014, at 03:36 am
Wroclaw, Aug 10 (IBNS): Indian women's recurve team won gold at the World Cup stage 4 on Sunday.
We certainly won't get carried away: Peter Moores
Aug 11, 2014, at 02:27 am
London, Aug 10 (IBNS) England cricket team coach Peter Moores has said his side will not 'get carried away' following their two consecutive victories in the ongoing Test series against India.
Boys lose narrowly to Maccabi and AZ to settle for 4th spot
Aug 11, 2014, at 01:25 am
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS) All India Football Federation U-16 Regional Academy Boys finished fourth in their maiden stint at the prestigious International Youth Tournament (HSV Odin 59’) in Heemskerk, Holland on Sunday.
England name unchanged squad for fifth Test
Aug 11, 2014, at 01:19 am
London, Aug 10 (IBNS): Riding on a strong performance by the side which defeated India on Saturday to go 2-1 up in the five Test series, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Sunday named an unchanged side for the fifth and final Test match of the series.
Our batting did not click: Dhoni
Aug 10, 2014, at 06:10 am
Manchester, Aug 9 (IBNS): After suffering a humiliating defeat at the hands of England, Indian captain MS Dhoni on Saturday attacked the batsmen and said he felt that the side's batting department had not 'clicked' so far in the series.
AIFF U-16 Academy boys reach cross finals of Int. tourney
Aug 10, 2014, at 05:50 am
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS) Best in two and equal in the other is how the AIFF U-16 Regional Academy Boys fared in the three group matches of their first-ever Youth International Tournament in Heemserk, The Netherlands on Saturday (August 9, 2014).
India lose 4th Test in three day
Aug 10, 2014, at 05:22 am
Manchester, Aug 9 (IBNS): India suffered a massive defeat by an innings and 54 runs defeat at the hands of England in the fourth Test of the series here on Saturday.
Young motorsports showcase talent at Young Star Driver Programme
Aug 09, 2014, at 06:03 am
Greater Noida, Aug 8 (IBNS): Mercedes-Benz India on Friday concluded the 'Young Star Driver Programme' Season II which witnessed young racing aspirants from across India showcasing their raw talent, racing acumen and unsurpassable grit on the Buddh International Circuit.
Test: Play called off, England take 85 runs lead
Aug 09, 2014, at 04:35 am
Manchester, Aug 8 (IBNS): Wet outfield forced abandonment of second day's play at Old Trafford here as England is ahead of India's first innings total of 152 by 85 runs with the home side scoring 237 for six at stumps on Friday.
Lajong FC rope in Zambian midfielder Chansa
Aug 09, 2014, at 03:34 am
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): North-East outfit Shillong Lajong FC have completed the signing of Zambian International and African Cup of Nations 2012 winner Isaac Chansa; the Club informed through a press statement.
JSW to host and organise India-Pakistan friendlies
Aug 09, 2014, at 03:06 am
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS) JSW in association with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) will be hosting and organising the two International friendlies between India and Pakistan that will be played at the Bangalore Football Stadium on Aug 17 and Aug 20 respectively.
'Medical emergency' kept Sachin away from Parliament
Aug 09, 2014, at 03:05 am
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): Amid criticisms over his poor attendance in the Parliament, Indian iconic cricketer and Rajya Sabha MP Sachin Tendulkar on Friday said a 'medical emergency' in his family kept him away from the House.
Broad destroys India with his sixer
Aug 08, 2014, at 05:41 am
Manchester, Aug 7 (IBNS): In a Test where Indian fans were expecting their side to turn around and lift their performance, MS Dhoni's men were bowled out at 152 runs while England finished the first day of the fourth match of the series at 113 for three, trailing the visitors by 39 runs, here on Thursday.
Udayjit Bhalotia scripts brilliant win at Tata Steel Jharkhand Juniors Challenge
Aug 08, 2014, at 04:49 am
Jamshedpur, Aug 7 (IBNS): Udayjit Bhalotia showed tremendous temperament to card a one-over par 72 for the day and emerge victorious at the Tata Steel Jharkhand Juniors Challenge 2014 played here at the Par-71 Golmuri Club Golf Course.
Nijwm late goal seals win over Academy Boys of FC Dordrecht
Aug 07, 2014, at 05:49 am
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS) A Nijwm Muchahary goal deep into second half injury time helped the AIFF U-16 Regional Academy Boys record a famous win over the U-17 Academy Boys of Dutch Eredivisie newcomers FC Dordrecht by a solitary goal on their first match in The Netherlands on Wednesday.
Golf: Bibek Sardar, Kunal Naidu share Day 1 honours
Aug 07, 2014, at 05:28 am
Jamshedpur, Aug 6 (IBNS): Kolkata lads Bibek Sardar and Kunal Naidu shot identical four-over par 75s to share the top place on the leaderboard at the Tata Steel Jharkhand Juniors Challenge 2014 being played here at the Par – 71 Golmuri Club Golf Course.
ICC not to appeal Judicial Commissioner's decision
Aug 06, 2014, at 10:43 pm
Dubai, Aug 6 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Wednesday confirmed that it has received and considered the written decision of Judicial Commissioner Gordon Lewis AM in respect of his findings that England’s James Anderson and India’s Ravindra Jadeja were not guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, following an extensive disciplinary hearing held in Southampton on Friday.
AIFF project academy goes global
Aug 06, 2014, at 08:51 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): Barely two years after the first All India Football Federation's Regional Academy in Navi Mumbai was launched, the Governing Body's 'Project Academy' is now going global.
Former Test cricket Arvind Apte dies
Aug 06, 2014, at 08:48 pm
Mumbai, Aug 6 (IBNS) Former Test cricketer Arvind Apte passed away on Tuesday, said the BCCI.
AIFF confirms two International Friendlies in October
Aug 06, 2014, at 08:56 am
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday confirmed two back to back International friendlies for the Indian senior national team against recently crowned AFC Challenge Cup Champions Palestine in October 2014.