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India vs Australia 3rd Test: Indian skipper Kohli credits Mayank Agarwal, Bumrah for India's victory

Melbourne (Australia), Dec 30 (ANI): Indian won the third Test against Australia by 137 runs today. Indian skipper Virat Kohli expressed his happiness on second win in the series. He praised debutant Mayank Agarwal and Indian spearhead bowler Jasprit Bumrah for their contribution in the match. Mayank Agarwal scored his debut half century in the match and Bumrah took total of staggering 9 wickets in the match. India leads the series by 2-1 now.

India vs Australia: Indian bowling coach praises Bumrah for his performance in 3rd Test

Melbourne (Australia), Dec 29 (ANI): Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah led the team with the bowling attack and has taken eight wickets so far in the third Test match against Australia. Indian bowling coach Bharat Arun said, "What makes Bumrah special is that he is so unique and batsmen pick up his deliveries a bit later". India is in the comfortable situation and just two wickets away from second victory in the series.

Assam's Riyan Parag is all set to make his mark in IPL 2019

Guwahati (Assam) Dec 29 (ANI): Indian Premier League has been a catalyst of change for many youths of India in shaping their career in cricket. It provides a platform for domestic players to showcases their immense potential and talent.In the recently concluded IPL auctions, Riyan Parag, who hails from Guwahati, was bought by inaugural winners Rajasthan Royals for his base price. He is a well known youth cricketer from the state of Assam who dons several hats of talent in cricket. The promising cricketer termed his inclusion in IPL as a giant stride for his career.Son of former Ranji player Parag Das and national record holder swimmer Mithu Baruah, Riyan is a hard-hitting batsman and a leg-break bowler who was selected for ICC U-19 World Cup.

India vs Australia: India focusing on bowling attack to win the 3rd Test, says Bumrah

Melbourne (Australia), Dec 28 (ANI): India gained a lead of 346 runs at the end of Day 3 in the Third Test match against Australia in Melbourne; however, India lost five wickets in a quick succession in the second innings. Top Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah said, "We will try to put as much runs possible on the board and we are banking on our bowlers to defend the total". India won the first Test match and Australia won the second Test match in Perth.

India vs Australia: Debut 50 boosts Mayank Agarwal's morale

Melbourne (Australia), Dec 26 (ANI): Indian batsman Mayank Agarwal opened the innings for India and smashed 76 runs and broke the record of highest opening knock by Indian batsman in Australia. Agarwal expressed his feeling after the knock during the press conference. "It is a tremendous feeling to get a cap, and I will cherish the feeling all my life", said Mayank. "It wasn't easy but it was needed to be done", he added. India is in a strong situation 215/2 at the end of Day one of third Test against Australia in Melbourne.

2020 Olympics: CWG gold medalist Manika Batra reveals her dream of winning gold

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): On her preparation for 2020 Olympics, table tennis player and Commonwealth Games (CWG) gold medalist Manika Batra said, "Everyone dreams of winning the Olympic gold, so do I. I have to improve my rankings in the forthcoming international tournaments next year. I will try to come in top 30 so that I can qualify for Olympics directly."

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu meets shuttler PV Sindhu

Hyderabad, Dec 24 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu met ace shuttler PV Sindhu and her father after Sindhu's recent victory at BWF World Tour Finals. VP Naidu congratulated Sindhu for her accomplishment. "She has brought name and fame to our country. She has created history by her recent victory", said Vice President. PV Sindhu won the BWF World Tour Finals by defeating Japan's Nozomi Okuhara.

India vs Australia: It's important to stay in present and give your best, says Ajinkya Rahane

Melbourne (Australia), Dec 24 (ANI): The third test of the four match-series between India and Australia will be played in Melbourne from December 26, with the series levelled at 1-1. This long format match will be the team's last assignment for six months. Indian Cricket Team's Vice-Captain Ajinkya Rahane said, "I am really happy and excited about this test match. We had our chances in Perth but I think it's important to stay in the present and give our best in next game which will be starting from December 26. I think Rohit Sharma is fit because he batted yesterday in the net and he is looking really good." "I am actually an attacking batsman but definitely needs visualisation, and reading the overall situation", he added.

Off road car adventure race organised in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Dec 24 (ANI): An off road car adventure race was organised in Srinagar on Sunday. Kashmir Off Road club in collaboration with Skyview Patnitop organised the one day race. Kashmir Off Road club members in their gypsies participated in the event. Around 20 participants competed against time on a specially formulated mud and slush obstacle race track.

14-year-old Indian boy wins US Kids Junior Golf World Championship 2018

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): 14-year-old boy Arjun Bhati won the US Kids Junior Golf World Championship 2018. The championship was held in Malaysia in which 29 countries participated. Arjun Bhati, resident of Greater Noida, aims to become world's number 1. "I want to become world's number 1 golfer and bring an Olympic gold medal for India", said Bhati.

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra reacts on his coach's concern over support from SAI

Patiala (Punjab), Dec 23 (ANI): Commonwealth Games and Asian Games gold medalist in Javelin Throw, Neeraj Chopra reacted on his coach Uwe Hohn's concern over support from Sports Authority of India (SAI). Neeraj Chopra said that Hohn is from Germany and things work differently there. "Coach said so because there have been delays due to holidays. Sooner it happens the better for us. We'll be able to focus on our training", said Neeraj Chopra. "Our coach is from Germany, the system there is different. Ours is a huge country, things can't happen in a jiffy", he added.

Last few days have been stressful for me and my parents: Mithali Raj

Kolkata, Dec 23 (ANI): Speaking for the first time after the controversial ending of the ICC Women's World T20, the Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj acknowledged that she and her family had gone through "stressful days" after the controversy panned out. She also stressed on the need to bring back focus on the upcoming New Zealand tour. Mithali has recently been in the news after falling out with Ramesh Powar, who was the coach of the India women's team at the recently held Women's World T20 in West Indies.

Will work even harder in 2019 to win Olympic gold: Sushil Kumar

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Indian ace wrestler Sushil Kumar said that the year 2018 was very positive for his wrestling career as it was his comeback after four years. He also expressed his happiness over new wrestlers emerging from India and winning major tournaments. Entering into the year 2019, Sushil Kumar said that he will toil hard to win the missing gold medal of Olympics in his collections. 2020 Sumer Olympics will be held in Tokyo.

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli continues being at top spot

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Indian skipper Virat Kohli ranks number one once again in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Rankings. Kohli leads the chart with 934 points. Kiwi batsman Kane Williamson follows Kohli on the second spot. Indian opening batsman Cheteshwar Pujara is also in the list at 4th spot with 816 points. Kohli managed the lead with his century in the second Test match against Australia.

17-year-old Rasikh Dar becomes third Kashmir cricketer to be picked at IPL auction

Jammu, Dec 20 (ANI): Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians team bought 17-year-old seamer Rasikh Salam Dar in the auction of Indian Premier League 2019. Kulgam-based bowler Rasikh Salam Dar is known for his distinctive bowling action. He said that he is confident about his performance in the upcoming season.

Kapil Dev, Anshuman Gaekwad arrive at BCCI HQ to select women's cricket team coach

Mumbai, Dec 20 (ANI): Former cricketers Kapil Dev and Anshuman Gaekwad arrived at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) headquarters in Mumbai today. The two will conduct interviews for the head coach of Indian women's cricket team. The two are part of the panel to decide the same. The BCCI advertised for the post after Ramesh Powar's interim contract ended on November 30.

India vs Australia: Aussies played better compared to us and won, says Virat Kohli

Perth (Australia), Dec 18 (ANI): After Australia beat India by 146 runs and levels the test series by 1-1, they registered their first victory in the longest format since the ball tampering saga happened in Cape Town earlier this year. While speaking on the defeat, Indian skipper Virat Kohli said, "Australia played much better cricket and consistently as compared to us and finally won the game. Bhuvi (Bhuvneshwar Kumar) has not played a lot of test cricket recently; Umesh Yadav picked up 10 wickets in his last match and was in good rhythm so we picked him. We could have considered spinner Ravichandran Ashwin if he was fully fit."

India vs Australia: Healthy sledging is part of game, feel Players

Perth (Australia), Dec 17 (ANI): The second Test match between India and Australia turned exciting on Day 4. Sledging followed and verbal spat ensued between two captains due to heat of the match. Indian pacer Mohammad Shami said, sledging is fine in interesting matches. Australian spearhead bowler Josh Hazlewood said "Indian team was frustrated when Tim Paine was scoring runs quickly, due to that I guess Virat Kohli reacted". "It happens just in the heat of the moment and it is not personal", he added. On the performance front, India stands at 11/5 and needs to chase the total of 283 to win the second Test.

India vs Australia: Indian fans expect early wickets on Day 4 of 2nd Test

Perth (Australia), Dec 17 (ANI): The second cricket Test match between India and Australia is ongoing in Perth, Australia, and Indian fans are hopeful of team's win. Today is Day 4 and Indian fans are expecting early wickets of Australian team, and hope that Indian bowlers limit the Australian batsmen under 250 runs. Nathan Lyon's five-wicket haul and Usman Khawaja's resistance with the bat ensured Australia stayed on top on Day 3 of the second Test in Perth despite a century by Virat Kohli.

India vs Australia: We wanted to create pressure from both ends, says Jasprit Bumrah

Perth (Australia), Dec 16 (ANI): After Australian cricket team finished with a lead of 175 runs at stumps on day 3 of second test match, Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah said, "Basically, as a bowling unit we (Indian team) wanted to create pressure from both ends so, I was just trying to do that but some days you get wicket and some days you don't. If, I don't get a wicket maybe somebody else would." "We were little surprised by the on field call but now that's being done so we will move forward in the game", he added.