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MS Dhoni is like a guiding light for Indian Cricket Team: Rohit Sharma

Sydney (Australia), Jan 10 (ANI): Indian cricket team Vice Captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday called former Indian Cricket Team captain MS Dhoni as 'guiding light' and talking about his presence in the team, he said that Dhoni's presence brings calmness around the group. He said, "Over the years we've seen the kind of presence he has in dressing room and on field. With him being around, there's calmness around the group, it's also a bit of a help to the captain, he is like a guiding light. He has finished so many games for us, that role he plays is very important in terms of his batting. His calmness, his advice is very important. So, things he does bring a lot on the table for us and his presence around the group is a massive factor for us."

Ind vs Aus: Team India gears up ahead of ODI series

Sydney (Australia), Jan 09 (ANI): Indian cricket team gears up ahead of three match ODI series against Australia. Team India was seen practicing in Sydney. The first ODI match begins on January 12. The second ODI will be played in Adelaide on January 15 and the third in Melbourne on January 18. India's squad against Australia - Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit Sharma (vice-captain), KL Rahul, Shikhar, Ambati Rayudu, Dinesh Karthik, Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni (wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Siraj, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohammed Shami.

Fans rejoice after India registers first-ever Test series win against Australia in their soil

Mumbai, Hyderabad, Jan 07 (ANI): Indian cricket team registered a historic win against the Kangaroos in their soil by winning their first-ever Test series by a margin of 2-1. Australia was still trailing by 316 runs, when the fourth and the final Test match in Sydney on Monday were called off as a draw due to rain. Indian cricket fans rejoiced and credited team work behind Indian cricket team's historic win.

We thought we could beat India in Australia: 'Disappointed' Tim Paine on series loss

Sydney (Australia), Jan 07 (ANI): In a historic first, India won a test series in Australia. As the final test match in Sydney went to draw due to rain, India claimed the series 2-1. Australian captain Tim Paine, while highlighting on the loss, said his team thought they could beat India in Australia before the start of series. However, he felt the Adelaide test was the "turning point" in the test series. Paine said his team made many mistakes in the first test match, which made India won by 31 runs.

'More special' than World Cup 2011 win: Virat Kohli on first test series win in Australia

Sydney (Australia), Jan 07 (ANI): After getting India to its first-ever test series win in Australia, Captain Virat Kohli described the moment as "more special" than the 2011 World Cup win. "This moment is more emotional for me because I have seen how difficult it is to win here. We badly wanted to win a series away from home. We as a team feel absolutely complete now," said Kohli.

Bigger than World Cup 1983: Coach Ravi Shastri on first test series win in Australia

Sydney (Australia), Jan 07 (ANI): As India won the first-ever test series in Australia, team's Head Coach Ravi Shastri said the moment is bigger than the 1983 world cup win. "I will tell you how satisfying this is for me. World Cup 1983, World Championship 1985...this is as big or even bigger because this is in the truest format of the game, that is Test cricket," Shastri said during the post match conference.

India Vs Australia: Poor weather halts fans expectations of victory in 4th test

Sydney (Australia), Jan 07 (ANI): On Sunday, only 25.2 overs were played after it started pouring at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). India asked Austalia to follow-on in the latter's own backyard for the first time since 1986. Both the teams would come out once again after India enforced the follow-on. Australia were dismissed for 300 and still trailing by 316 runs into their second innings. India is the first travelling team to enforce follow-on in Australia since 1988. Today is the fifth day of the last and final test match. Fans reached at SCG to witness the last test match. One of the cricket fans said, "As expected this match is going to end on a draw and it is due to rain only otherwise there was chance for India having a victory over Australia." The other fan said, "India is winning this match but maybe due to rain it will get draw. It is a historical moment for India to win in Australia."

Here's how influenza infection weakens one's body

New Delhi, Jan 06 (ANI): An individual with influenza infection faces severe weakness owing to an increase in the expression of muscle-degrading genes and a decrease in expression of muscle-building genes in skeletal muscles, a study has concluded. It is well-known that muscle aches and weakness are prominent symptoms of influenza infection. However, the cause of weakness in the body is primarily created by these muscle-degrading genes. Researchers at the University of Connecticut noted that every year, 5 to 20 per cent of the people in the United States are infected with influenza virus.

Aus vs Ind 4th Test: India enforces follow on after Kuldeep finishes Australia on 300

Sydney (Australia), Jan 06 (ANI): India bowled out Australia on the fourth day of the final Test match in Sydney on 300 runs, even as most of the day's play was washed out due to rain and bad lights. India enforced follow-on after spinner Kuldeep Yadav took a five-wicket haul to finish Australia within 300 runs. Australia was on 6 for no loss in their second innings before bad lights hampered play for the rest of the day. India's Bowling Coach Bharat Arun praised Kuldeep's performance by saying the Indian spinner knows how to use the crease.

India Vs Australia: Fans hope of witnessing history at SCG

Sydney (Australia), Jan 05 (ANI): After Indian cricket team put up a massive total on the scoreboard in the first innings of 4th Test match at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and declared at the score of 622/7, fans had already indicated confidence of its win in the match. On Saturday, Australia was 236/6 and trail India by 386 runs. Today is the fourth day of the last and final test match. Fans reached at SCG to witness the last test match. One of the cricket fans said, "I think today we are going to create a history here in Sydney and I am very much excited for the same. The other fan said, "Definitely we will be going to win this match and this is for the first time that Indian cricket team will win test series in Australia."

Can't give jobs to 90 percent youth even after reservation: Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai (Maharashtra), Jan 05 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that even if reservation is given to all the communities, the government cannot give jobs to 90 percent of the unemployed youth. "Even if reservation is given to all the communities, the government cannot give jobs to 90 percent of youth. The private sector is expanding and it is in here only that maximum opportunity is available," said Fadnavis. He added "Government can give 25 thousand jobs per year and this is equivalent to the number of those who are longing for jobs in a single Tehsil. Reservation is not a solution to the problem." He said that when people will get an opportunity in various sectors then slowly and gradually importance of reservation will get over. "Those who get reservation say that they have a right. This can give temporary satisfaction but for finding the true solution we must utilise the opportunities and work for the society. When people will get an opportunity in various sec

India vs Australia 4th Test: Match is not over yet, says Marcus Harris

Sydney (Australia), Jan 05 (ANI): Australian team struggled in the second innings after massive total of 622 was scored by India. Australia lost 6 wickets before reaching 250 today. Australian opening batsman Marcus Harris said that match is not over yet. "Yes it has been hard, but Test match is not over yet", said Harris. India leads the series by 2-1.

India Vs Australia: Fans gather outside Sydney Cricket Ground ahead of match

Sydney (Australia), Jan 05 (ANI): After Indian cricket team put up a massive total on the scoreboard in the first innings of 4th Test match at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Friday and declared at the score of 622/7, fans have indicated confidence of its win in the match. Today is the third day of the fourth test match. Fans reached at SCG to witness the last test match. One of the cricket fans said, "India is in a dominant position and I feel it's going to be very hard for Australia to even draw the game". The other fan said, "Hopefully India will take tickets today and our bowlers will continue their attack."

India vs Australia: Successful in implementing team plan to achieve massive total, says Rishabh Pant

Sydney (Australia), Jan 04 (ANI): India put up a massive total on the scoreboard in the first innings of 4th Test match at Sydney Cricket Ground today. India declared at the score of 622/7. India will look forward to draw the last Test match at worse to win the series by 2-1. Indian wicketkeeper and batsman Rishabh Pant contributed immensely with his century. He said he was playing according to the team plan.

India vs Australia: Fans pin hope on Cheteshwar Pujara ahead of match

Sydney (Australia), Jan 04 (ANI): Indian cricket team fans in Australia are excited about the next test match between India and Australia on Friday. They have pinned hopes on batsman Cheteshwar Pujara who played well in previous matches. Today is the second day of the fourth test match. Cheteshwar Pujara scored a century on the 1st Day at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Virat Kohli becomes fastest to reach19000 international runs

New Delhi, Jan 03 (ANI): Indian cricket skipper Virat Kohli added another record to his kitty by becoming fastest batsman in the world to reach 19000 runs in International cricket. He surpassed his idol Sachin Tendulkar by 33 innings. He achieved the mark in 399 innings. Kohli reached 19000 runs in the Fourth Test match against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground. Skipper Kohli is on a roll as he broke several records in 2018. Indian Captain scored in 2018 with a total of 2735 international runs.

India vs Australia 4th Test: Marnus Labuschagne praises Pujara for his ton

Sydney (Australia), Jan 03 (ANI): India began the 4th Test with satisfactory score and Cheteshwar Pujara scored a century on the 1st Day at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne praised Pujara's batting and he said Australia has to put a big score on the board to win the match and draw the series. Indian leads the series by 2-0.

India vs Australia: Fans confident of India's win in finals

Sydney (Australia), Jan 03 (ANI): As India is leading with 2-1 against Australia in the four-match series, fans have expressed confidence of its win in the match. Fans reached the Sydney Cricket Stadium to witness the match. One of the fans said, "We will win this match as well and India will create history." The fans cheered for the Indian team outside the stadium.

Sachin Tendulkar reaches coach Ramakant Achrekar's residence to pay condolences

Mumbai, Jan 03 (ANI): Sachin Tendulkar reached his coach Ramakant Achrekar's residence to pay condolences on the latter's demise. Former cricketers Ajit Agarakar and Vinod Kambli also came to pay condolences. Achrekar died at the age of 87 due to age-related ailments on January 2. He breathed his last at his residence in Mumbai.

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar along with coach Bisweshwar Nandi meets CM Biplab Deb

Agartala (Tripura), Jan 02 (ANI): Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar along with her coach Bisweshwar Nandi met Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb in Agartala. She was also accompanied by her father Dulal Karmakar. This is her first meeting with the CM after she returned with a bronze medal at the vault event on the third day of the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Cottbus, Germany, held in November last year. Dipa gifted CM Deb with a book written on her. Dipa was the first woman Indian gymnast who got selected for the Olympics and had finished fourth at the Rio Olympics. After her meeting with the CM she said that her lone target is to get selected for the coming 2020 Tokyo Olympics.