Jul 15, 2014, at 03:15 am
Rio De Jeniro, July 14 (IBNS) Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who might not guide his team to victory in the World Cup final on Sunday night, but clinched the Golden Ball for his performance in the tournament.
Joe Root becomes highest-ranked England batsman
Jul 14, 2014, at 11:44 pm
Dubai, July 14 (IBNS) Joe Root has become England’s highest-ranked batsman in the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen after hitting his fourth century of his career in the Trent Bridge Test against India, which ended in a draw on Sunday.
Women's National Team go through the paces ahead of Asian Games
Jul 14, 2014, at 09:24 pm
New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): With the Incheon Asian Games on the horizon, the India Women’s Senior National Team Preparatory Camp is in full swing at the Cooperage Stadium in Mumbai.
Setting goals for AFC Medical Conference
Jul 14, 2014, at 09:22 pm
New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): Indian physiotherapist Shaunak Chakrabarti is looking forward to interacting and learning from world-renowned sports medicine experts during the AFC Medical Conference 2015 which New Delhi will host in April.
IFA election results out, Dutta elected President
Jul 14, 2014, at 09:21 pm
New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): All India Football Federation (AIFF) Senior Vice-President Subrata Dutta is now also the President of the India Football Association in West Bengal, a statement from the State Association read.
Gotze wonder goal crowns Germany champions
Jul 14, 2014, at 08:54 am
Rio De Janeiro, July 14 (FIFA.com/IBNS):Germany are the 2014 FIFA World Cup champions, lifting the Trophy for the fourth time in their history, after overcoming Argentina 1-0 courtesy of an extra-time goal by Mario Gotze at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.
India bat out day to draw first Test
Jul 14, 2014, at 03:52 am
Nottingham, July 13 (IBNS) The first Test between India and England ended in a draw here on Sunday.
Amla moves into second spot, McLaren claims career-high 10th position
Jul 13, 2014, at 10:33 pm
Dubai, July 13 (IBNS) South Africa’s maiden ODI series win in Sri Lanka has helped it, as well as its players, to make upward movements in the latest Reliance ICC ODI Rankings, which were released on Sunday. South Africa won the third and final ODI by 82 runs and claimed the series 2-1.
Senanayake suspended from bowling
Jul 13, 2014, at 10:30 pm
Dubai, July 13 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council Sunday confirmed that an independent test had found the bowling action of Sri Lanka off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake to be illegal and, as such, the player has been suspended from bowling in international cricket.
Germany to lock horns with Argentina in the World Cup 2014 finale
Jul 13, 2014, at 04:55 pm
Rio de Janeiro, July 13 (IBNS): The month long soccer extravaganza of the 2014 FIFA World Cup will finally come to an end on Sunday as the world will be watching out the fierce battle between Argentina and Germany to bag the trophy.
Dutch deny Brazil send-off, seal third place
Jul 13, 2014, at 09:08 am
Brasilia , July 13 (FIFA.com/ IBNS) The Netherlands secured the consolation of third place at the 2014 FIFA World Cup courtesy of a straightforward 3-0 victory over Brazil, who were denied an opportunity to sign off from their own tournament in style at the Estadio Nacional.
Test: India take 128-run lead at stumps
Jul 13, 2014, at 04:54 am
Nottingham, June 12 (IBNS): In 24 hours time, England placed themselves in comfortable position as India scored 167 runs for the loss of three wickets, leading the visitors by 128 runs at the end of the fourth day here on Saturday.
FIFA announce nominees for Golden Ball
Jul 13, 2014, at 01:17 am
Sao Paulo, July 12 (IBNS): FIFA has announced the names of 10 players who are in the run for the adidas Golden Ball.
Record last wicket stand gives England lead over India
Jul 13, 2014, at 12:50 am
Nottingham, June 12 (IBNS): A record last wicket stand in the history of Test cricket helped England take 39 runs lead over India in the first Test here on Saturday.
Indian bowlers shine, Root continues fighting
Jul 12, 2014, at 05:28 am
Nottingham, July 11 (IBNS): India cemented a clearer advantage on the third day of the first Test match as England suffered a batting collapse to stand at 352 for nine, trailing the visitors by 105 runs, here on Friday.
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).
Selecao stunned, seventh heaven for Germany
Jul 09, 2014, at 03:46 pm
Belo Horizonte, July 9 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Germany have advanced to the FIFA World Cup Final with a sensational 7-1 drubbing of Brazil at the Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte.
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.