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'Pound is stronger than rand': Proteas skipper on missing out SA top players

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 22 (ANI): The Indian Cricket Team completed 3-0 whitewash of South Africa with innings and 202-run win in Jharkhand's Ranchi on October 22. While addressing the post match press conference, the skipper of South African Cricket Team Faf Du Plessis said, "The opportunities are there for players in the domestic circle in England and lot of South African players are playing there at this moment. Obviously, from a financial point of view, the pound is stronger than rand so this is a concern for us." "But, the lesser of those things that there are for players to go overseas obviously that will be much beneficial for cricket in South Africa at this moment," he added. "We are losing our experience in international cricket but we are also losing our experience in domestic cricket as well. Your top players domestically are playing overseas so you are missing out your base players but it is very difficult to stop this," Proteas skipper further stated.

Ind vs SA: Our batting line-up was mentally weak, says Proteas skipper Faf Du Plessis

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 22 (ANI): The Indian Cricket Team completed 3-0 whitewash of South Africa with innings and 202 -run win in Jharkhand's Ranchi on October 22. While addressing the post match press conference, the skipper of South African Cricket Team Faf Du Plessis said, "I thought the way Indian seamers showed us (South African fast bowling attack) how to bowl speaks a lot of volume for the way that they have bowled in this series." "The pace, consistency and skill they showed us was class. Our batting line-up was mentally weak in the series," Faf Du Plessis added.

Ind vs SA: There was relentless pressure from Indian bowlers, says Proteas batsman

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 21 (ANI): India displayed brilliant performance with the ball on Day three of the third and final test match against South Africa. Speaking on this, Proteas batsman Zubayr Hamza said, "First half century for the national side, pretty happy was that, but also disappointing in the same breadth not having gone onto make use of that opportunity. It's been a tough day, disappointing for the side. We struggled to built partnership even under the time there was relentless pressure from the bowlers they were quite disciplined."

Ind vs SA: Debutant spinner Shahbaz Nadeem reveals his bowling strategy

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 21 (ANI): India displayed brilliant performance with the ball on Day three of the third and final test match against South Africa. Speaking on this, Indian Left arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem said, "My strength is something different from Jadeja. We were planning for the batsman what kind of shots they are playing, we were discussing on that, we were bowling on our strength. Instead of copying, we have to bowl on our strength."

7th International Military World Games underway in Wuhan

Wuhan (China), Oct 21 (ANI): 7th International Military Sports Council Military World Games is underway in China's Wuhan. 54 players form Indian armed forces contingent went to Wuhan to participate. More than 9000 soldiers are participating from over 100 countries. We will give our 200 percent in the tournament, said Indian boxing coach.

Ind vs SA: 'Most challenging knock for me', says Rohit Sharma on maiden double century

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 20 (ANI): On second day of the third test match played between the 'Men in Blue' and 'Proteas', game was called off early due to bad lights. The 3rd test match began in Jharkhand's Ranchi on October 19. Umpires decided that no further play can be possible on the day due to bad lights. Rohit Sharma became the fourth batsman to hit a double hundred in Test and ODI cricket. Indian Cricket Team ended the day in a strong position at 497/9 (declared) while South Africa (9/2) trailed India by 488 runs at stumps today. While addressing the post-match press conference, Indian Cricket Team star batsman Rohit Sharma said, "I wouldn't say it is frustrating as it is just a law of the game and the time it is suppose to finish it has to finish on that time only. I wasn't thinking about it at all because I know the time will come and whenever it's supposed to happen it will definitely happen." "I was trying to think positive at that point of time. I just went back happy because

Ind vs SA: It was Rohit's day, says Proteas spinner on hitman's double ton

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 20 (ANI): On second day of the third test match played between the 'Men in Blue' and 'Proteas', game was called off early due to bad lights. The 3rd test match began in Jharkhand's Ranchi on October 19. Umpires decided that no further play can be possible on the day due to bad lights. Indian Cricket Team ended the day in a strong position at 497/9 (declared) while South Africa (9/2) trailed India by 488 runs at stumps today. While addressing the post-match press conference, South African Cricket team Left-arm spinner George Linde said, "It's been lessons to be honest as 'Proteas' didn't expect to play test cricket and in this year, we didn't expect to come back to play the test series. If you told me to take four wickets then I can take it anytime in a year." "Unfortunately, it wasn't our day as it was Rohit's day so he played well and well done to him," he added.

'Right man, right time': Mohammad Kaif on Ganguly's selection as BCCI President

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif hailed the selection of Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President and said the latter is the "right man" to head the cricket body, and his selection came at the "right time and right place". Kaif also praised Rohit Sharma for his superb knocks in the ongoing test series against South Africa.

Ind vs SA: Rohit, Rahane punished the ball once wicket settled: Batting Coach

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 19 (ANI): While addressing a press conference post the stumps on day one of the third test between India and South Africa, host team's batting Vikram Rathore said that although there was some help in the track for the bowlers, once the wicket settled Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma punished the ball with great intent. "Ajinkya Rahane showed great intent today. Whenever he bats with this intent he looks really good player. They were bowling in good areas. There was some help in the wicket. You have to as a batsman needs to survive the time which Rohit did very well. Speaking on the partnership he said there was lot of intent. They punished the bat, ball once the wicket settled down little. So they could drive good shot played by Ajinkya. Great partnership."

Ind vs SA: 'Men in Blue' stretch muscles ahead of 3rd test

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 18 (ANI): Team India on October 18 sweat it out ahead of the third and final test match against South Africa. Both the teams will lock their horns for their final outing of the current test series, in Ranchi. 'Men in Blue' crushed the Proteas by innings and 137 runs in the second test in Pune to take an unassailable lead in the three-match test series. The match will start from October 19.

Players will benefit: Saha on Ganguly's selection as BCCI President

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 18 (ANI): Cricketer Wriddhiman Saha on October 18 showed his joy on former Indian cricket team skipper Sourav Ganguly of becoming BCCI's president. He said that players will be benefitted by BCCI's decision.

Happy to contribute for the team: Wriddhiman Saha

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 18 (ANI): Indian wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha on October 18 said that he is happy to wear the blue jersey back. He said that he out from the team for due to the injury and now he is happy to give his contribution for the team.

We are becoming impatient nowadays, says Sachin Tendulkar on road safety

Mumbai, Oct 18 (ANI): Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said on October 17 that nowadays people are becoming impatient. While speaking at an event on road safety in Mumbai, Sachin Tendulkar said, "Everyone wants everything to happen right away. I feel from my experience that you can either have it right or have it now," said Sachin Tendulkar. He also urged drivers to stop for elder persons who are crossing the road.

Driving license given without genuine test is the reason behind road accidents: Sunil Gavaskar

Mumbai, Oct 18 (ANI): Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar underlined the importance of genuine driving tests to decrease the number of accidents on roads. He also advised RTO (Regional Transport Office) chief to look into it. "When I got a license, I struggled to reverse the car park properly but the driving instructor said doesn't matter you drive straight and I'll give you the license," said Sunil Gavaskar. When you give a license to somebody who cannot read the traffic signs, you are actually giving AK-47 rifle in his hands. Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar made this statement while speaking at an event based on road safety in Mumbai.

India is strong team, want to compete with them: Faf Du Plessis

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 17 (ANI): Ahead of third Test match against India, South Africa Skipper Faf Du Plessis said, "We know that India is very strong team they have played very good cricket throughout the series. They have been much better than us. Their success is incredible. We know it will be a tough task. We really want to compete with this team in this condition." India will lock horns with South African team in third and final Test match in Ranchi on October 19.

MS Dhoni finally reveals the secret of being 'Captain Cool'

New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni revealed the secret of how to be 'Captain Cool'. Known as 'Captain Cool', Dhoni said he is like everyone else and also get frustrated, angry and disappointed. While speaking at an event in New Delhi, MS Dhoni said, "I also feel angry at times, I feel disappointed but what is important is none of these are constructive. What needs to be done right now is more important than any of these emotions." "I would say I am like everyone else, it's just that I can control my emotions slightly better than others," he added.

Ind vs SA: Proteas brush up their skills ahead of last Test

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 16 (ANI): South African cricket team or lovingly known as Proteas brushed up their skills before their match with Team India. Both the teams will lock their horns in the third and last Test match. 'Men in Blue' crushed the Proteas by innings and 137 runs in the second test in Pune to clinch the three-match Test series.

Kuldeep Yadav joins brand campaign, says try to avoid plastic: Kuldeep Yadav

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Indian Cricketer Kuldeep Yadav urged people to avoid use of plastic in their daily life. While speaking at an event in the national capital, he said that as a responsible citizen, it is our duty to take care of the environment. Kuldeep Yadav is an Indian cricketer, who plays for India and for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.

Became captain when Indian cricket was in difficult time, happy to step in again: Ganguly

Kolkata, Oct 15 (ANI): Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on October 15 said, "The most satisfying thing is that when I became Indian Cricket Team Captain the Indian cricket was in a difficult time, so they had given me the responsibility, now also the administration has been in major crisis for three years its actually an emergency as I said before I am happy to get the responsibility to turn it around and that's what matters. That's the most important thing turning the board around for three years public, cricket, ICC, world cricket everything it's very important that India gets back to way they are are in cricket because india is the biggest power house in cricket and india should get the due respect because of what they are," said Ganguly.

Met Amit Shah, did not discuss BCCI or politics: Ganguly

Kolkata, Oct 15 (ANI): Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on October 15 arrived in Kolkata, after his selection as BCCI president. Replying to medipersons on joining politics, Ganguly said, "I met Amit Shah for the first time ever, neither did I ask a question on BCCI, whether I was going to get a post or not, nor any discussion of "you will only get this, if you agree to that" happened, there is no political development."