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Relevant to promote women's doubles game: Ashwini Ponnappa

Hyderabad, Dec 09 (ANI): India's first-ever women's doubles badminton tournament, The Red Bull Shuttle Up was played at the RRC Indoor Stadium in Secunderabad on December 08. Indian women's doubles shuttlers Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy have said that the Red Bull Shuttle Up tournament is a great platform for women shuttlers to showcase their talent. While speaking to ANI, Ashwini Ponnappa said, "There have been no women's doubles at any of the leagues. So, it's really important to promote this game, to encourage girls to play it. I'm really happy that we have entered the second edition of this tournament." "I am really glad that finally, the Red Bull has come up with this Shuttle Up tournament for women's doubles. I being a player of women's doubles know that there is not much development in the category," she added. As I have seen the first edition and I have seen that the girls have a great talent, we need more tournaments like this to bring up the talent. Ponnappa remained o

Working hard to find my way in international cricket: Windies spinner

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Dec 09 (ANI): West Indies beat India in the second T20I in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram on December 08 by 8 wickets. The series is all level by 1-1 each heading into the decider game. The third T20I will be played in Mumbai on December 11. While addressing the post match press conference, the leg-spinner of West Indies Cricket Team, Hayden Walsh said, "Its been like a roller-coaster for me as you can see I have been working hard trying to find my way to the top of international cricket and to perform in a game is just a move towards the moon." "The main thing is to win this series and the whole goal for me right now is to win this T20I series," he added.

Ind vs WI: Discipline in bowling let us down in game, says Skipper Kieron Pollard

Hyderabad, Dec 07 (ANI): India went 1-0 up in Hyderabad after beating West Indies in the first T-20I match by 209/4. WI lost to India by 6 wickets in 18.4 overs, where Virat Kohli secured 94*, and KL Rahul 62. While addressing the post match press conference, the skipper of West Indies Cricket Team, Kieron Pollard said, "I think we batted pretty well and we scored more than 200 runs. Our discipline in ball let us down tonight and there were 23 extras given by our bowlers." "You can find out the negative out of any situation but that is not life is all about," he added. "You will not get everything right overnight but work is in progress," Pollard further stated.

Ind vs WI: Kohli carried on and finished game for us, says KL Rahul

Hyderabad, Dec 07 (ANI): India went 1-0 up in Hyderabad after beating West Indies in the first T-20I match by 209/4. WI lost to India by 6 wickets in 18.4 overs, where Virat Kohli secured 94*, and KL Rahul 62. While addressing the post match press conference, opening batsman of the Indian cricket team KL Rahul said, "I am not saying that the wicket was bad and both teams secured 200 plus and chased it in 19 overs. It wasn't the easiest wicket to bat on and when you are chasing 200 plus runs then obviously you want to come out hard. We knew that once we will get a few balls in the middle then it will start bringing lot more runs." "We just kept the intent going and we knew the plans were clear that we have to hit boundaries," he added. "Once you were set it was the best chance for the batsman to score run for someone who is set and fortunately Virat Kohli carried on and finished the game for us.

'Men in Blue' sweat it out ahead of T20I series against West Indies

Hyderabad, Dec 05 (ANI): Players of Indian cricket team were seen practicing at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. India will lock horns with West Indies in the upcoming T20I series starting on Dec 06. The first clash will be played in Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. India is currently ranked at the number fifth position in ICC T20I team rankings.

Ind vs WI: Virat Kohli briefs media ahead of 1st T20I match

Hyderabad, Dec 05 (ANI): Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli briefed media ahead of 1st T20I in Hyderabad. India and West Indies will lock horns on December 06.

Ind vs WI: Kieron Pollard talks about playing with India

Hyderabad, Dec 05 (ANI): West Indies Skipper Kieron Pollard addressed the media ahead of 1st T20I in Hyderabad. The three-match T20I series will start from December 06.

Ind vs WI: Virat Kohli talks about India's strategy

Hyderabad, Dec 05 (ANI): Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli briefed media ahead of 1st T20I in Hyderabad. India and West Indies will lock horns on December 06.

Kieron Pollard addresses media ahead of 1st T20I series

Hyderabad, Dec 05 (ANI): West Indies Skipper Kieron Pollard addressed the media ahead of 1st T20I in Hyderabad. The three-match T20I series will start from December 06.

West Indies stretch it out ahead of 1st T20I with India

Hyderabad, Dec 05 (ANI): West Indies players practiced at stadium in Hyderabad ahead of T20I on December 05. The first match of three-match T20I series will be played on December 06. Kieron Pollard is leading the side. Virat Kohli is back at the helm to lead India in T20 series.

India is best team in world cricket: Shivam Dube

Hyderabad, Dec 04 (ANI): India cricket team player Shivam Dube showed his confidence just before match against West Indies by saying that 'Men in blue' is the best team in world cricket and it will win the series. India is hosting West Indies for three T20Is and three ODIs. First T20I will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on December 06.

I am really confident about my bowling: Shivam Dube

Hyderabad, Dec 04 (ANI): All rounder Shivam Dube said that he has full confidence in his bowling skills as he prepared his self in very good situations and that he can be a proper bowler for the team as well. India is hosting West Indies for three T20Is and three ODIs. First T20I will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on December 06.

West Indies warming up ahead of 1st T20 against India

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Dec 04 (ANI): Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari reacted over former finance minister Supreme Court granting bail to P Chidambaram's said, "We have never been vindictive, on the other hand when Chidambaram was Home Minister during Congress rule, he filed false cases against me, he also filed false cases against Modi and Amit Shah. Later, we all were proved innocent." "There is evidence for the cases against him, there have been inquiries, now the matter is sub-judice and court will take the decision," he added.

Jyothi Vennam returns nation post winning Asian Archery Championships

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 03 (ANI): Archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam returned to India. She won gold in the mixed pair event in archery, alongside Abhishek Verma. She won the medal compound bow category at 21st Asian Archery Championships in Bangkok on November 27.

Davis Cup 2019: Champions return to nation post winning against Pak

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Tennis player Leander Paes along with Indian Davis Cup team returned to India from Kazakhstan on Dec 02. India's non-playing captain Rohit Rajpal who was also part of the team, was also present. India secured a 4-0 lead against Pakistan in the Davis Cup, progressing to 2020 Qualifiers. Leander Paes recorded his 44th Davis Cup doubles win.

Sourav Ganguly arrives at BCCI office for Annual General Meeting

Kolkata, Dec 01 (ANI): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly arrived at BCCI office on Dec 01. Former Indian skipper Mohammad Azharuddin also arrived there. They are there for the Board's Annual General Meeting.

MS Dhoni shares two best moments of his life

Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): Former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni described the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup as two best moments of his life. "When we came back to India from 2007 T20 World Cup, we took a trip in an open bus at Marine Drive, and it was jam packed from all sides. People had come out of their cars, and the kind of smile they had on their faces, it felt really good after seeing that... second instance, I would say the 2011 World Cup when we needed 15-20 runs, and all the spectators at the Wankhede Stadium started chanting Vande Mataram. So, these two moments, I think, will be difficult to replicate," Dhoni said at a brand event in Mumbai on November 28.

Practice match with pink ball before D/N Test would have helped us: Bangladesh coach

Kolkata, Nov 23 (ANI): Bangladesh's cricket team coach Russell Domingo on Friday said that a practice match ahead of the pink-ball Test would have definitely helped them. "We did request a practice match with pink ball, but with current schedule it was not possible. A practice match would have helped us." India ended day one of the ongoing day-night Test against Bangladesh at the score of 174/3 after wrapping up the first innings of the 'Tigers' at just 106 runs at the Eden Gardens.

Incredible to see football growing in India: Micah Richards

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI): Former Manchester City star defender Micah Richards is in Mumbai to inspire kids about playing football for a better chance to make a living. While speaking to media persons, Richards said, ""The trip has been good. I like how passionate the fans are. Cricket is immensely popular here, but to bring football and to see how much it is growing in the country, it is incredible." Richards was a part of the Premier League winning Manchester City side during the 2011-12 season. Being a defender, he managed to score nine goals for the club. Richards received 13 international caps between 2006 and 2012.

Cricket enthusiasts gather outside Eden Gardens to witness historic day-night Test match

Kolkata, Nov 22 (ANI): The city of joy-Kolkata is all set to witness historic day-night Test match between India and Bangladesh on November 22. Both the teams will play day-night Test match for the first time with pink ball. Fans have gathered outside Eden Gardens stadium to supports their respective team. Enthusiasm among cricket fans can be seen clearly in Kolkata.