Afghanistan: Taliban bans chess due to 'religious concerns'
The Taliban administration of Afghanistan has indefinitely banned playing the game of Chess, citing religious concerns.
IBNS•May 11, 2025
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Is Virat Kohli retiring from Test cricket? All you need to know
Mumbai/IBNS: India's cricket icon Virat Kohli has communicated to the national cricket board BCCI his wish to retire from Test cricket, media reports said.
IBNS•May 10, 2025
50th All India School Regatta Championship begins in Kolkata
Kolkata: Nearly 400 students representing 44 schools from the city and around will vie for the top honours in the 50th All India School Regatta Championship being organised by Lake Club at its meet course in Rabindra Sarobar here from May 11 to 17.
IBNS•May 09, 2025
IPL 2025 suspended for one week as India-Pakistan military conflict swells: Report
Mumbai/IBNS: The 18th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended with immediate effect for one week amid the escalation of military actions between India and Pakistan, media reports said.
IBNS•May 09, 2025
IPL 2025 suspended indefinitely as India-Pakistan military conflict swells: Report
Mumbai/IBNS: The 18th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended indefinitely amid the escalation of military actions between India and Pakistan, media reports said.
IBNS•May 09, 2025
Punjab Kings-Delhi Capitals IPL match called off after Pakistan attacks India
Dharamsala/IBNS: The 58th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off in Dharamsala on Thursday after Pakistan attacked India in Jammu, Punjab and Rajasthan amid the rising tension between the two nations.
IBNS•May 08, 2025
Rajasthan Royals pick Lhuan-dre Pretorius for injured Nitish Rana
Rajasthan Royals (RR) have named Lhuan-dre Pretorius as a replacement for Nitish Rana, who has been ruled out of the remainder of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 due to injury.
IBNS•May 08, 2025
Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket, BCCI congratulates icon on glorious career
Mumbai/IBNS: India's cricket captain and an icon, Rohit Sharma, on Wednesday announced his retirement from the longest format of the sport, Tests.
IBNS•May 08, 2025
MS Dhoni’s CSK ends KKR’s playoff hopes in IPL 2015
In what could be a fitting curtain call at Eden Gardens, MS Dhoni summoned vintage magic to script a sensational two-wicket win for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), delivering a crushing blow to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) playoff dreams.
IBNS•May 07, 2025
'There's no room for terrorism': Sachin Tendulkar on Operation Sindoor
Mumbai/IBNS: "There’s no room for terrorism in this world," said cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar in his reaction to the Indian Army's Operation Sindoor which was conducted as a retaliation against the Pahalgam terror attack.
IBNS•May 07, 2025
Gujarat Titans manage four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in rain-interrupted IPL match
Mumbai/IBNS: Gujarat Titans (GT) jumped to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 points table with a four-wicket win (DLS method) over Mumbai Indians (MI) in a rain-curtailed last-ball thriller in Match 56 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
IBNS•May 07, 2025
KKR brace to fight Dhoni-fever at Eden Gardens match against CSK
The iconic Eden Gardens is bracing for a spectacle of epic proportions as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) prepare to host the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a high-stakes encounter on Wednesday.
IBNS•May 06, 2025
IPL 2025: SRH v DC match abandoned due to rain
Hyderabad/IBNS: Match 55 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals was called due to heavy rain at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Both teams share a points each.
IBNS•May 06, 2025
Sunrisers Hyderabad sign Harsh Dubey as injury replacement for Smaran Ravichandran
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) signed Harsh Dubey as an injury replacement for Smaran Ravichandran for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
IBNS•May 05, 2025
Punjab Kings seal comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants in last lap of IPL 2025
Dharamsala/IBNS: Punjab Kings (PBKS) clinched a commanding victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 37 runs in Match 54 of IPL 2025 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala to move second on the points table.
IBNS•May 05, 2025
Shree Cement Bridge Championbship: Formidables retain title, Pinaki-Satyabrata win pairs
Kolkata: Defending champions Formidables successfully retained their team title, defeating Mavericks with a convincing 159–97 win on International Match Points (IMPs) at the 8th All India Shree Cement Bridge Championship organised by the Corporate Bridge Association of India in the final held on Sunday.
IBNS•May 04, 2025
Knights snatch one-run win in Eden photo-finish
Eden Gardens witnessed a T20 classic this afternoon as the Kolkata Knight Riders edged out the Rajasthan Royals by a solitary run in a nail-biting encounter.
IBNS•May 04, 2025
Shree Cement Bridge Championship: Mavericks, Formidables, Rampage and Team Monica Jajoo enter semis
Kolkata: Mavericks stormed their way into the semi-final of the team event along with title holders Formidables, Rampage and Team Monica Jajoo at the 8th All India Shree Cement Bridge Championship at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre here on Saturday.
IBNS•May 03, 2025
IPL 2025: KKR eye revival at Eden, RR aim to spoil the party
Kolkata: KKR are still in the hunt for a playoff berth this season, but they face a double challenge this Sunday: overcoming both RR and their own poor form at home.
IBNS•May 03, 2025
India likely to skip Bangladesh tour amid Pahalgam tension: Reports
The escalation in tension between India and Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack is likely to disrupt the cricket calendar in the subcontinent region.
IBNS•May 03, 2025
All India Shree Cement Bridge Championship: Formidables, other favourite teams reach quarters
Kolkata/IBNS: Displaying fine form champions Formidables along with Dhampur Sugar Mills, team Arun Jain, E A Bridge, Chef's Table, Rampage, team Monica Jajoo and Mavericks entered the quarter finals of the team event in the 8th All India Shree Cement Bridge Championship being held at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre here Friday.
IBNS•May 03, 2025
Gujarat Titans overwhelm Sunrisers Hyderabad, climb to second place in IPL points table
Ahmedabad/IBNS: Gujarat Titans (GT) climbed up to second place on the points table with a resounding 38-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 51 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Ahmedabad.
IBNS•May 03, 2025
Mumbai Indians thrash Rajasthan Royals by 100 runs in Jaipur
Jaipur/IBNS: Mumbai Indians continued their dream run, making it six out of six by defeating Rajasthan Royals by 100 runs, who are now eliminated from this year's competition.
IBNS•May 02, 2025
Mumbai Indians sign Raghu Sharma as replacement for injured Vignesh Puthur
Mumbai Indians (MI) have signed leg-spinner Raghu Sharma as a replacement for Vignesh Puthur, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 due to injury.
IBNS•May 01, 2025
Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal shine in Punjab Kings' roaring win over Chennai Super Kings
Punjab Kings (PBKS) took a big step forward on their road to the playoffs with a six-wicket final-over win in a competitive and entertaining contest against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 49 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
IBNS•May 01, 2025
Top players to participate in the 8th All India Shree Cement Bridge Championship
Kolkata/IBNS: Top bridge players of the country, including winners of the gold medals and a silver at the recently concluded Bridge Federation of Asia and Far East championship in Dubai, and the corporate bosses will stake their claim for various titles at the 8th All India Shree Cement Bridge Championship being organised by Corporate Bridge Association of India in Kolkata from May 1 to 14.
IBNS•Apr 30, 2025
Pahalgam attack: Shahid Afridi responds after Shikhar Dhawan reminds Pak cricketer of Kargil war
Islamabad/New Delhi/IBNS: Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi has responded to ex-Indian batter Shikhar Dhawan's reminder of the Kargil attack amid their tussle over the Pahalgam terror attack.
IBNS•Apr 30, 2025
Sunil Narine’s spin masterclass revives KKR in IPL clash against Delhi Capitals
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) breathed life into their dwindling playoff aspirations with a nervy 14-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in a high-scoring contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the national capital on Monday night.
IBNS•Apr 29, 2025
Women’s Player Draft for Bengal Pro T20 League Season 2 marks a new chapter in state cricket
Kolkata/IBNS: The Bengal Pro T20 League took a significant step forward in promoting women’s cricket with the successful completion of the Women’s Player Draft for Season 2, held on Monday.
IBNS•Apr 29, 2025
KKR launch #ShahoshiRani campaign on 8th edition of Golf Knight
Kolkata/IBNS: At the 8th edition of Knight Golf, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) launched the #ShahoshiRani initiative, a campaign aimed at encouraging and empowering the women of India.
IBNS•Apr 29, 2025
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