Guwahati (Assam), Mar 03 (ANI): T20 international matches between India and England women cricket team is to be played at ACA stadium at Barsapara. The team was seen practicing at the stadium in Guwahati. The English team, who are touring India, will play the three match T20I series on March 04, 07 and 09 here. Both the team looks forward to build towards the next T20 World Cup to be held in Australia and New Zealand.
Hyderabad, Mar 02 (ANI): India reached the target of 237 in 48.2 overs, riding on a 141-run unconquered stand between Kedar Jadhav's 81* and Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 59, to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series. This match was held at Hyderabad today. While addressing the post match press conference, middle-order batsman of the Indian cricket team Kedar Jadhav said, "Every victory is very valuable and it adds confidence in you and your team. It tells how the team is progressing overall. We as a team have always believed in process more than the result." "It's good to be playing consistently for India and doing well. Captain and team management have always shown faith in me which boosts your confidence level," he added. India had lost the two preceding T20 Internationals.
Hyderabad, Mar 01 (ANI): After facing defeat in T20 series against Australia, India is now looking to level scores. 1st One Day International will be held in Hyderabad. It is India's last series before World Cup 2019. India lost to Australia by 2-0 in T20 international.
Bengaluru (Karnataka), Feb 26 (ANI): Players of Indian Cricket Team were seen practicing at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday. India will play the final match of T20I series against Australia on February 27. Australia is leading the two match T20I series with 1-0.
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 25 (ANI): The Australian cricket team won by three wickets and took 1-0 lead in two-match T20I series on Sunday. Fast bowler of Indian cricket team Jasprit Bumrah became the second Indian player to breach the 50-wicket mark in the T20I format. Ravichandran Ashwin was the first Indian to reach this mark. He achieved the milestone during the 1st T20I against Australia in Visakhapatnam when he dismissed Peter Handscomb in the 19th over of Australia's innings. While addressing the post match press conference in Visakhapatnam, India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah said, "I was just focusing on what my strengths are and what the wicket is because the wicket was little difficult to bat on. It is not easy to score on such sluggish wickets. I was figuring out my options what I should do and I was trying to execute that".
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on winning gold in Men's 10 m air pistol event at International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2019 and breaking World Record with 245 points, Indian sport shooter Saurabh Chaudhary said, "My performance was very good. Breaking world record wasn't there on my mind; I played just like I had practiced."
New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar flagged off New Delhi Marathon at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday. Thousands of people thronged the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to participate in the IDBI Federal Life Insurance New Delhi Marathon. The marathon is being organised in four categories- 42.195 km long full marathon, 21.095 km long half marathon, timed 10 km run and 5 km long Swacch Bharat Run. Sachin also performed push-ups as a part of an initiative through which money will be donated to 'Bharat Ke Veer' contribution platform.
Tonk (Rajasthan), Feb 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Rajasthan's Tonk on Saturday. He paid tribute to the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in Pulwama terror attack. Remarking that the whole world is supporting India in this hour of difficulty, he said, "I'm proud of our jawans who within 100 hours sent the perpetrators of the attack on their comrades, to the place where they belong." Clearing his stand on terrorism he added, "Our fight is against terrorism and enemies of humanity. Our fight is for Kashmir not against Kashmir, not against Kashmiris. What happened to Kashmiri students in last few days, such things should not happen in this country."
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 23 (ANI): Players of Indian cricket team were seen practicing at Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. The two match T20I series between both the countries will start from February 24.
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 23 (ANI): While addressing the media on the issue of banning India and Pakistan World Cup match which is scheduled on June 16, Skipper of Indian Cricket Team Virat Kohli said, "Our sincere condolences to the families of CRPF soldiers who lost their lives in Pulwama Attack. We stand by what the nation wants to do and what the BCCI decides to do. We will go by what the Government and the BCCI decides, we will respect that".
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 23 (ANI): Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli and Vice Captain Rohit Sharma arrived in Visakhapatnam on Friday. The city is in the grip of cricket fever as the men in blue are all set to clash with the Australian cricket team. First of the two T20s match will be played at the ACA-VDCA cricket stadium on Sunday.
Pune (Maharashtra), Feb 23 (ANI): In the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack which took place on February 14, there has been a demand by a huge section of the country that the fixture between the neighboring nations in the sporting event be cancelled. While speaking to ANI on cricket match with Pakistan, former Indian cricketer and cricketing legend Kapil Dev said, "To play or not to play is something which does not have to be decided by people like us. It has to be decided by government. It's better if we don't give an opinion and leave it to government and concerned people. What they decide will be in interest of the nation. We will do what they want."
Dubai (UAE), Feb 21 (ANI): Amid talks of boycotting match against Pakistan in international arena following Pulwama terror attack, a Pakistani cricket fan, Adil Taj urged BCCI and people of India to not talk about boycotting international matches against two neighboring countries as cricketers share a special bond. Adil Taj is the same cricket fan who sang the Indian national anthem during Indo-Pak Asia Cup match in 2018.
Mumbai, Feb 18 (ANI): First ever Mallakhamb World Championship kicked off in Mumbai on February 17 in Mumbai. 100 gymnasts from 15 countries are participating in the world sporting event. Often described as 'Yoga on Pole', Mallakhamb is an indigenous sport originated in Maharashtra. Mallakhamb sport requires a lot of discipline and gymnast like skill set. The athletes have to perform yoga on eight feet tall pole in Mallakhamb.
Mumbai, Feb 17 (ANI): Cricket Club of India (CCI) covered Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's photo at CCI headquarter in wake of Pulwama terror attack. CCI Secretary Suresh Bafna said, "We called a meeting on the very next day of the attack and to condemn the attack, we decided to cover the photo. We will be deciding soon how to remove the photo." Pakistan PM Imran Khan's portrait was one of those that adorned the prestigious club's restaurant wall for leading the Pakistani team to 1992 World Cup victory.
Hubli (Karnataka), Feb 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Karnataka's Hubli today. PM Modi will address a public rally shortly in Hubli. PM Modi is on a tri-state visit to Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu today where he will launch several development projects and kick off the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Lok Sabha campaign.
Hamilton (New Zealand), (Feb 10) ANI: After India's defeat in the final match of T20 series against New Zealand in Hamilton on Sunday, all rounder Vijay Shankar said that he learnt a lot from both the One Day International (ODI) and the T20 series . While addressing a press conference, the all rounder said that it was a learning experience to bat at number 3 in the final ODI as well. In the final encounter, India fell short by four runs while chasing down 212 runs.
New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital today, Congress senior leader Kapil Sibal said, "Officials should know that elections come and go, sometimes we are in opposition and sometimes we are the ruling party. We will keep an eye on officials who are over enthusiastic and trying to show loyalty to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They should remember that constitution is bigger than anything."
Hamilton (New Zealand), Feb 10 (ANI): India and New Zealand will clash in Hamilton for T20 decider today. India came back in the tournament in second T20. India has already registered Test and One Day series victories against Kiwis. Indian fans are hopeful that India will win the series and the final match would be an exciting one.
Auckland (New Zealand), Feb 08 (ANI): After India beat New Zealand in the second T20I match in Auckland leveling the three-match series, Indian pacer Khaleel Ahmed who took two wickets in today's match, said India is "confident" of winning the third and final match in Hamilton. "We have played in Hamilton before and took experience of how the pitch is. We will get into third match with a mindset to win the game," Ahmed told reporters.