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India vs Australia T20I: Australian cricket team sweats it out ahead of match

Brisbane (Australia), Nov 19 (ANI): Players of Australian cricket team were seen practicing in Australia's Brisbane. Indian cricket team is in Australia to play T20I matches. The three-match series is slated to start from November 21. After T20I, Indian cricket team is scheduled to play four-Test match and two-match ODI series.

India vs Australia T20I: Team India sweats it out ahead of match

Brisbane (Australia), Nov 19 (ANI): Players of Indian cricket team were seen practicing in Australia's Brisbane. The team is in Australia to play T20I match. The three-match series is slated to start from November 21. While talking to the media, cricketer Rohit Sharma said that he is not thinking about anything else but to go out and play his best for the team.

Hockey World Cup 2018: Preparations commence in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Nov 18 (ANI): The 14th edition of Hockey World Cup will commence in Bhubaneswar from November 28. Around 16 teams will participate in the tournament. Preparations for the World Cup began in Bhubaneswar at Kalinga Stadium. Indian hockey team hit the turf to gear up for the World Cup. "We are practicing hard to improve everyday for the World Cup and we are assessing the ground", said Indian hockey player Chinglensana Singh.

Team India leaves for Australia to play T20I series

Mumbai, Nov 16 (ANI): Indian Cricket Team was seen at Mumbai airport on Friday. The team left for Australia to play T20I match. The three-match T20I series is slated to start from November 21. Earlier, skipper Virat Kohli had said that the team has a great bowling attack but batsmen need to step up.

Wrestler Bajrang Punia ranked world number one in 65 kg category

New Delhi, Nov 11 (ANI): Star Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia was ranked world number one in the 65 kg weight category, according to the ranking chart released by United World Wrestling (UWW). Punia became first Indian to achieve this feat. Punia won five medals this season, including Common Wealth Games and Asian Games gold and a silver at the World Championships. The 24-year-old was placed atop the ranking table with 96 points in the UWW list. Cuban Alejandro Enrique Vlades Tobier is placed second with 66 points.

Ahead of India vs West Indies 2nd T20I, Lucknow cricket stadium renamed

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 06 (ANI): Ahead of the 2nd T20I cricket match to be played between India and West Indies, the Uttar Pradesh government on Monday renamed the 'Ekana International Cricket Stadium' as 'Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium'. UP Governor Ram Naik has approved the government proposal to this effect. Orders were issued for the change of name by Principal Secretary (Housing) Nitin Ramesh Gokaran late on Monday. The stadium is going to host its first international cricket match today.

Sachin Tendulkar imparts skills to budding cricketers

Mumbai, Nov 01 (ANI): Legendary former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar today arrived at DY Patil Stadium and interacted with youth practicing in cricket camp organised by Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy. Tendulkar gave away few tips to the future cricketers. Former Indian all-rounder Vinod Kambli also accompanied Tendulkar.

India vs West Indies: Fans hopeful of India's victory in final match

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Nov 01 (ANI): India is clashing with West Indies in the final One Day International match at Greenfield International Stadium today. Fans in large numbers flocked to stadium to witness the final match. India is leading the series by 2-1. "India will surely win the final match and series", said a fan. West Indies will be trying their best to win the match to draw the series.

Mary Kom named as the brand ambassador of 10th AIBA Women World Championship

New Delhi, Nov 01 (ANI): Five-time world champion Mary Kom has been named as the brand ambassador of the upcoming 10th edition of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Women World Championship. The Olympics bronze-medalist, who will be eyeing sixth World Championship title and second gold at home since 2006 during the prestigious tournament, expressed delight over the same and assured that she would give her best shot. Meanwhile, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) unveiled the logo and anthem of the Championship. The logo, depicting 'fire and women's empowerment,' was designed to bring in the two key elements-the inner strength of a woman and the national colours-together to mark the occasion of India playing hosts to the championships for the second time in the country. Similarly, the theme of the anthem: "Make some noise, scream and shout! We are here to knock you out!!!" encapsulates the emotion that a boxer goes through when she takes to the ring. The logo launch event was

India vs Windies: Rohit Sharma lauds Ambati Rayudu for supportive century

Mumbai, Oct 30 (ANI): India took the lead in the series against West Indies by winning the 4th One Day International by mammoth 224 runs. Two centuries by Indian batsmen Rohit Sharma and Ambati Rayudu took the team to a massive total of 377. Rohit Sharma lauded Rayudu for his marvelous knock and said he could be fit in at number four for the team till coming World Cup 2019. India now leads the series by 2-1.

China clinches Asia U-18 Girls Seven Rugby Championship

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Oct 29 (ANI): China defeated Hong Kong in the final of Asia U-18 Girls Seven Rugby Championship at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. China easily clinched the 3rd edition of championship with score of 28-5. Hosts India finished fourth in the competition. Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal was invited as the chief guest for the closing ceremony. 12 Asian countries participated in the tournament.

India vs Windies: Gave away too many runs in the final overs, says Bumrah on India's loss

Pune (Maharashtra), Oct 28 (ANI): West Indies managed to level the series against India by winning the 3rd One Day International with comfortable 43 runs. Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah said that giving away too many runs in the final overs is one of the main reasons behind the India's loss. "Giving away runs in the final overs can be the main reason behind the loss, however, we have to give credit to West Indies batsmen as well as they played really well", said Bumrah who took 4 wickets in the match. India and West Indies are now head to head with 1-1 in the 5 match series.

State Chess Championship held in Srinagar ahead of Nationals

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct 27 (ANI): All Jammu and Kashmir Chess Association in collaboration with JandK State Sports Council has organised State Chess Championship at Sher-e-Kashmir Indoor Stadium in Srinagar. The first top seven players in senior category from Kashmir province and Jammu province will be selected for the upcoming State Chess Championship 2018, in which first top eight players will be selected on 'Round Robin' basis and will represent JandK State for National 'A ' chess championship 2018 scheduled to be held at Jammu in December 2018. Over 150 international players, including many grand masters and International masters, will vie for the top honors in the upcoming Senior National Chess Championship-2018 to be hosted by JandK for the first time from December 8 to 18. The championship will encourage people to play the games of chess and bring out their talents.

Odisha CM Patnaik inaugurates Asia Rugby Sevens U18 Girls Championship

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Oct 27 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated Asia Rugby Sevens U18 Girls Championship at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday. It is the first time that Rugby championship of international level is being held in India. Hong Kong, China, UAE, Philippines, Laos, Qatar, Nepal and China are participating in the championship apart from India. Odisha CM also felicitated Asian Games 2018 gold medalist Swapna Barman on the occasion. India defeated UAE by 22-5 in the opening game.

BCCI announces team for upcoming T20s, Dhoni missing from squads

Pune (Maharashtra), Oct 27 (ANI): The Board of Control of Cricket in India announced Indian squads for the three T20I match series against West Indies, team for three T20I match series against four Test match series against Australia. Indian ace wicket keeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was not included in the both T20 squads. "Virat Kohli (C), Rohit (vc), Shikhar, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Manish, DK, Rishabh Pant (wk), Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Washington Sundar, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav, Khaleel will play against Australia, and Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, DK, Manish, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Krunal Pandya, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Bumrah, Khaleel Ahmed, Umesh Yadav, Shahbaz Nadeem will players under captaincy of Rohit Sharma in T20 against West Indies", announced BCCI Secretary Amitabh Choudhary on Friday. BCCI Chief Selector MSK Prasad said that Dhoni will be missing six T20s as the Board is look

India vs Windies: As bowling unit we are very happy with our performance, says Kuldeep Yadav

Visakhapatnam (AP), Oct 25 (ANI): While briefing the media after the ODI match with the West Indies, cricketer Kuldeep Yadav said, "It was difficult to ball due to dew and Shai Hope was batting really well. We as a balling unit tried to contain runs but that couldn't happen". He further added, "I think we have done a really good job, as a bowling unit.As a bowling unit we are very happy with our performance and somehow in the last over, things didn't happen for us. It was a good effort as a team. We have done a very good job".

India vs Windies: Gained confidence with this match, says Shai Hope

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 25 (ANI): Riding on the back of a valiant century by wicketkeeper Shai Hope and a cameo by Shemron Hetmyer, West Indies were able bring a nerve-wracking one-day international (ODI) against India to a tie score by equalling India's 321-run total in Visakhapatnam, on Wednesday. With five runs needed to win off the last ball, Hope smashed a boundary to snatch the win from India's grasp. While addressing the media after the match, Hope said that this match has improved the confidence in him. "As a cricketer you have to make sure that you gain something after every game", said Hope.

India vs West Indies: Fans cheer for India to continue winning streak

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 24 (ANI): Indian cricket team is on winning spree after defeating West Indies in two Test matches and 1st One Day International. Indian fans in large numbers flocked the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam to witness another sensational performance by the home team in 2nd ODI. "India will surely win the match", said a fan. India chased a massive total of 323 easily in just 42.1 overs in the 1st ODI against West Indies.

India vs Windies: Ravindra Jadeja praises captain Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

Guwahati (Assam), Oct 22 (ANI): Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli and his deputy Rohit Sharma slammed centuries as team India thrashed West Indies and lead the ODI series with 1-0. Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja praised Captain Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and said that if both the cricketer set themselves on the ground, then it becomes very difficult for any bowler to take their wickets.

India vs Windies: Hopefully in next game we'll get middle order quickly, says Jason Holder

Guwahati (Assam), Oct 22 (ANI): Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli and his deputy Rohit Sharma slammed centuries as team India thrashed West Indies and lead the ODI series with 1-0. Captain of West Indies cricket team Jason Holder while addressing the media after the match said, "We have to get some wickets with new ball and get middle order as soon as possible. It didn't work today hopefully in next game we will try to get middle order a lot quicker".