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Team's performance wasn't disappointing: Shreyas Iyer on 1st ODI loss

Rajkot (Gujarat), Jan 16 (ANI): Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer on January 16 held a press conference and shared his views on the 1st ODI against Australia. He said that the team is not prepared and importantly the country is not prepared to taste defeat but it is part of the game. He also said that the team's performance was not disappointing but there's a lot of learning from it. "That means you are not prepared, basically I would say the country is not prepared to see us collapsing in such situation but it is part of the game," said Iyer. Australia beat India by 10 wickets in the first ODI in which India put on a mediocre 255 runs. Aussie openers David Warner and Aaron Finch scored 128 runs and 110 runs respectively.

Australia gear up for 2nd ODI in Rajkot

Rajkot (Gujarat), Jan 16 (ANI): Australian players practiced at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot ahead of 2nd ODI match against India on January 17. Australia registered a massive victory in 1st ODI by 10 wickets. The final match of the series will be played on January 19. Team Australia stands at number 4 in ODI rankings.

India's 87-year-old super fan Charulata Patel passes away, BCCI condoles demise

New Delhi, Jan16 (ANI): The BCCI condoled the demise of India's super cricket fan, 87-year-old Charulata Patel. BCCI took to Twitter to share the picture of Charulata Patel. Patel had caught everyone's eye after turning up for India's matches during the 2019WC. The late super fan had also shared a heartening moment with Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli during one of the matches.

Ind vs Aus: Virat one of the toughest to ball, says Adam Zampa ahead of 2nd ODI

Vadodara (Gujarat), Jan 16 (ANI): While addressing a pre-match press conference in Gujarat's Vadodara on January 16 ahead of the second ODI match, the spinner of Australian Cricket Team Adam Zampa said, "Our approach is attacking if we are on the back foot. The most important thing playing in places like India against Indian Cricket Team is having a little bit of character though you get boundaries but it can really get worse if you make it effective." "I have got him (Virat Kohli) out a few times but he is a hard player to bowl. He is one of the toughest guys I have ever had to bowl," he added. "The second game is coming up tomorrow (January 17) and he is going to be more switched on so it's a big challenge," Adam Zampa further stated.

Ind vs Aus: Would be a big deal if we win the ODI series, says Adam Zampa

Vadodara (Gujarat), Jan 16 (ANI): While addressing a pre-match press conference in Gujarat's Vadodara on January 16 ahead of the second ODI match, the spinner of Australian Cricket Team Adam Zampa spoke about the ODI series. He said, "It's a big compliment from Virat Kohli and from my point of view I am not the most cue few like spinner in the world." "One of the important things that our boys (Australian Cricket Team) try to do is their hard strong character. This series is very important for us particularly after the disappointing end in the World Cup 2019," he added. "It is going to big deal if we can get to win this series in India," Adam Zampa further stated.

'Happy that ICC recognised it': Kohli on getting 'Spirit of Cricket' award

Mumbai, Jan 15 (ANI): Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli on January 15 was named as the skipper of ICC's ODI and Test Team of the year. Besides that, Kohli also received 'Spirit of Cricket Award' for his gesture for Australia batsman Steve Smith who was getting booed from the audience. Reacting on it, Kohli said, "Sometimes we are too judgemental of someone in their early years. I think everyone should be given space in the team for who they are. I never planned for the award, it was natural. I was happy that ICC recognise it"

WB's Richa Ghosh selected for Indian Women's T20 WC squad

Siliguri (West Bengal), Jan 14 (ANI): ICC Women's T20 World Cup will kick off in Australia in February. West Bengal's Richa Ghosh has been selected in a 15-member India squad for the upcoming World Cup. Richa's family and friends are excited with her achievement. Sachin Tendulkar and Jhulan Goswami are ideal cricketers for her. While speaking to ANI, Richa said, "I am feeling very happy. In the middle of playing cricket I got the news that I am selected for the team. It was my childhood dream to play for the country." The tournament will be held between 21st February and 8th March 2020 in Australia.

Australia gears up to lock horns with India ahead of 1st ODI

Mumbai, Jan 13 (ANI): Australian players practiced at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai ahead of 1st ODI match against India on January 14. Team India will lock horns with Australia in three-match ODI series. The final match of the series will be played on January 19. On ICC ODI teams ranking, Australia is at number 04 with 5,543 points.

Australia's Ashton Turner calls Indian spinners 'world class' ahead of ODI series

Mumbai, Jan 13 (ANI): Australia cricket team is all set to take on India for three ODI matches starting January 14. While addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Aussie batsman Ashton Turner appreciated Indian bowlers and said, "Indian bowlers are so effective all around the world because they ball really well not in the home conditions but they are also doing well across the world. India has world class spinners."

India getting ready at Wankhede for 1st ODI against Australia

Mumbai, Jan 13 (ANI): Indian cricket team is all set to play against Australia in a three-match ODI series. Men in Blue were seen practicing at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on January 13 ahead of the first ODI match. The series will commence from January 14. The final match of the series will be played on January 19 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. India is at number 2 in ODI rankings.

Playing against Australia always a tough challenge: Kohli

Mumbai, Jan 13 (ANI): India is all set to play against Australia in a three-match ODI series. The series will begin from January 14. While addressing the press conference in Mumbai on January 13, the skipper of Indian Cricket Team Virat Kohli said, "You can have the most experienced and skilled players but if you don't play well as a team in any particular series you won't win which happened with us last time and when we went to Australia similar thing happened with them so that shows you how comparative this series is between the two teams." "It is never a dominating series its always 3-2, 2-1 kind of series," he added. "It's a short series but going to be exciting and it is always very good and tough challenge playing against Australia," Skipper Virat further stated.

Aussies playing 'intense' cricket after Smith, Warner's comeback: Virat Kohli

Mumbai, Jan 13 (ANI): India is all set to play against Australia in a three-match ODI series. The series will begin from January 14. While addressing the press conference in Mumbai on January 13, Indian skipper Virat Kohli said, "When you are playing against Australia you don't really think of relevance of the series. It's about playing against the best and the way they are playing their cricket after Steven Smith and David Warner have come back is intense and they are challenging every team and dominating few teams as well." "India along with Australia is probably the top two sides in the world as far as balance is concerned," Virat added.

'Men in Blue' gear up ahead of 1st ODI match against Australia

Mumbai, Jan 12 (ANI): India is all set to play against Australia in a three-match ODI series. The series will commence from January 14. Men in Blue were seen practicing at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on January 12 ahead of the first ODI match against Aussies. The final match of the series will be played on January 19 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

3rd edition of 'Khelo India Youth Games 2020' begins in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam), Jan 11 (ANI): The third edition of 'Khelo India Youth Games 2020' kick-started in Assam's Guwahati on January 10. It began in presence of Union Sport Minister Kiren Rijiju at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati. Almost 6,800 athletes from all over the country participated in 'Khelo India'. The opening ceremony was an extravagant event with innovative use of lighting and technology.

We dominated the series: Shikhar Dhawan after victory over Sri Lanka

Pune (Maharashtra), Jan 11 (ANI): After winning the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka India batsman Shikhar Dhawan said they dominated the series while experimenting with different players and batting order. "We dominated the series and if I talk about myself, I had a challenge that I am coming back after an injury and I have to perform. Everyone has different challenges. A lot of players coming in, they have their own challenges," Dhawan said in the post-match press conference.

Young players talented but need mental preparation, says Malinga after defeat in T20 series

Pune (Maharashtra), Jan 11 (ANI): Sri Lanka skipper Lasith Malinga said that his team's young players are talented but they need mental preparation as it is very important for a T20 game. "All the young players, they are talented but they did not know how to handle the situation at the moment and we did not get any partnership in between. They can bat and bowl but mental preparation and thinking pattern is very important for a T20 game," Malinga said in the post-match press conference here. Sri Lanka suffered a 78-run defeat at the hands of India in the third T20I.

In India, you have to be much disciplined with the basics: Aaron Finch

Mumbai, Jan 10 (ANI): Ahead of Australia-India 3-match ODI series starting January 14, Australian skipper Aaron Finch addressed a press conference in Mumbai. Speaking at the PC, he stated that in India one should be much disciplined with the basics. "I think in India, you have to be much disciplined with the basics. A lot of time we get caught up in worrying about things that are not that relevant, all that we need to do is get the basics right," said Aaron Finch.

Will play well to bring smiles on faces of people affected by Australia bushfires: Aaron Finch

Mumbai, Jan 10 (ANI): Ahead of Australia-India 3-match ODI series starting January 14, Australian skipper Aaron Finch addressed a press conference in Mumbai. Speaking at the PC, he spoke on the unfortunate situation at Australia and assured that team will play well to bring smiles on faces of people who are doing very tough job at moment. "It is very unfortunate what's happening back in Australia. I think all we can do is play and bring some good performances and bring smiles on the faces of the people who are doing very tough at the moment in Australia," said Aaron.

Ind vs SL: Sri Lankan cricketers gear up ahead of 3rd T20I

Pune (Maharashtra), Jan 09 (ANI): The third match of T20I series between India and Sri Lanka will be played on Jan 10. Sri Lankan cricketers were seen preparing for the match. Malinga was seen playing at the field along with other players. Three match T20I series began on Jan 05.

To become a sporting nation, we need to invest at grassroots level: Anil Kumble

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Jan 05 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer, Anil Kumble attended "22nd Odisha Knowledge Hub Series Lecture" in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on January 04. While speaking to media persons after the event, he said, "To become a sporting nation, we need to invest at the grassroots level. This will lead to competition as well as raise the benchmark and help us win medals in the Olympic."