Asia Cup: Sri Lanka registers 12-run win over Pak; India play hosts B'desh today

In the Inaugral match of Asia Cup yesterday, defending Champion Pakistan were handed a 12 run defeat by Sri Lanka. Lankan bowler, Lasith Malinga reasserted his skill for rattling chases in a tight finish, as he took 2 wickets in the 49th over to take out Pakistan for 284. His final figures read 5 fo...

First ever Indian Shotgun Open starts in New Delhi on Wednesday

The first-ever Indian Shotgun Open on the lines of the top T20 cricket event will start in the Karni Singh Ranges in New Delhi from Wednesday with an aim to broad-base shooting in the country.The tournament seeks to encourage youngsters to compete shoulder to shoulder with the top guns while giving ...

Somdev Devvarman beats Juan Martin Del Potro in Dubai tennis championships

AIR to broadcast commentary on 4 Asia Cup matches involving India and also the Final

All India Radio will broadcast commentary alternately in Hindi and English of four matches of the Asia Cup-2014 cricket tournament which figure India as well as the final match. The commentary on India's opening match against Bangladesh on Wednesday will be put out from 1 p.m. on the nation...

Union Sports Secy calls for larger Pvt. Sector role in sports development

Union Sports secretary Ajit M Sharan today called for a larger role of the private sector in the development of sports in the country. Addressing the National Conference of the Confederation of Indian Industries on Business of Sports in New Delhi today, Sharan said the Sports Ministry will put up in...

Sri Lanka set a target of 297 for Pakistan in the Asia Cup match at Fatullah, Dhaka

Sri Lanka has set a victory target of 297 for Pakistan in the opening match of the 12th Asia cup cricket tournament which began in Fatullah, Dhaka today. Electing to bat after winning the toss, Sri Lanka scored 296 for 6 in the stipulated 50 overs. India will begin their campaign in the tournament u...

4 Indians short-listed for this year�s ICC Awards

The Second Seed Indo-Pak duo of Rohan Bopanna and Aihsan ul Haq Qureshi have begun their quest for the doubles title at the Dubai Duty Free ATP Tennis Championship. <br/><br/>In the first round match yesterday, they defeated Russian-Romanian pair of Nikolay Davydenko and Victor Hanescu 6...

ATP Tennis C&apos;ship: Bopanna-Qureshi begin quest for doubles title

The Second Seed Indo-Pak duo of Rohan Bopanna and Aihsan ul Haq Qureshi have begun their quest for the doubles title at the Dubai Duty Free ATP Tennis Championship. <br/><br/>In the first round match yesterday, they defeated Russian-Romanian pair of Nikolay Davydenko and Victor Hanescu 6...

ATP Tennis C&apos;ship: Bopanna-Qureshi begin quest for doubles title

The Second Seed Indo-Pak duo of Rohan Bopanna and Aihsan ul Haq Qureshi have begun their quest for the doubles title at the Dubai Duty Free ATP Tennis Championship. <br/><br/>In the first round match yesterday, they defeated Russian-Romanian pair of Nikolay Davydenko and Victor Hanescu 6...

ICC U-19 cricket WC: Pak enter final beating England

In the ICC Under 19 cricket World Cup, Pakistan beat England by 3 wickets to enter the final in Dubai. Chasing a victory target of 205 in the first semi-final, Pakistan yesterday romped home with five balls to spare. England made 204 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 50 overs.Earlier, India defeated...