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We don't determine playing 11 from results: Virat Kohli

Johannesberg (South Africa), Jan 17 (ANI): India bit the dust in the second test match against the protease, this time in Centurion, Johannesberg, where India failed to chase down 286 runs losing the three matches test series by 2-0. South African jinx continues to burden the team and several cricket fans and experts raised question on Indian team selection for the tour. Virat Kohli, while addressing the media after the loss, asserted that it's not the results that determine the team. The team completely believes in each other and you cannot pin point on a particular ideal team for winning the matches. It's all part of the game and he does not bend on that opinion, the Indian skipper added. The last test between India and South Africa will commence in Leeds on January 24 followed by One Day International series next month.

We don't need to panic about our batting unit: Virat Kohli

Centurion (South Africa), Jan 12 (ANI): After the Indian team's batting order collapsed in the first Test match in Cape Town, Skipper Virat Kohli, while addressing the mediapersons on Friday, stated the team does not need to panic about its batting unit. He said the opening combination of the team will be decided after today's practice session. "With six batters, you can afford to go out and play loose shots," said Kohli.

Watch: Proteas sweats it off in ground ahead of Centurion test against India

Centurion (South Africa), Jan 12 (ANI): The South African team attended a practice session ahead of the second test match against India in Centurion tomorrow. The team will be looking to continue their streak after defeating India by 72 runs in the first test match in Cape Town.

Watch: Team India sweats it off in ground ahead of Centurion test against SA

Centurion (South Africa), Jan 11 (ANI): Team India attended a practice session ahead of their second test match against South Africa in Centurion on Saturday. After Cape Town's crushing defeat, it's a must win match for India to level the three match series 1-1.

Winter Football Tournament attracts youth in Kashmir

Srinagar (J and K), Jan 07 (ANI): Scores of youngsters participated in the Winter Football Tournament organised in Srinagar on Sunday. The tournament is being organised by Jammu and Kashmir Football Association (JKFA) with support from various football clubs of Kashmir. Appreciating the step taken by the association, football players said that this will boost the players' morale and will also help them in enhancing their skills. 12 football clubs will be participating in the tournament. According to the organisers the tournament will be organised in all major districts in coming days to ensure participation throughout the year. Before this tournament, CRPF also organised a football tournament last year in December for junior level players.

Cheteshwar Pujara showers praises on Pandya's 'all-round skills'

Cape Town (South Africa), Jan 07 (ANI): South Africa built a sizeable lead after reaching 65 for two against India at the close on day two of the first test at Newlands on Saturday. Aiden Markram (34) was the first wicket to fall having looked fluent until he top-edged a rising delivery from Hardik Pandya (2-17) to Bhuvneshwar Kumar at a deep point. Pandya earlier ensured India stayed in the contest with a brilliant 93 from 95 balls, including 14 fours and a six as he alone provided resistance to the venomous home attack. Cheteshwar Pujara acknowledged Hardik Pandya to be an all-rounder of the team and wished him continuation of the brilliancy on field. South Africa host India in three tests this month with the next two in Pretoria and Johannesburg.

Cape Town Test: South African coach hails Dale Steyn's efforts

Cape Town (South Africa), Jan 06 (ANI): South African cricket team batting coach Dale Benkenstein on Friday was all praises for star batsman AB de Villiers as his valiant knock along with fast bowler Dale Steyn's efforts helped the hosts fight back a fired-up India on an enthralling first day of cut-and-thrust cricket in the opening test at Newlands. Team India were 28/3 at stumps on the first day of first Test at Newlands after South Africa were bowled out for 286.

Cape Town Test: Kohli and Co. look to end 25-year drought in South Africa

Cape Town (South Africa), Jan 05 (ANI): India will play its first Test match in a three match series against South Africa in Cape Town on Friday. Virat Kohli will lead the Indian side against South Africa which will be captained by Faf du Plessis. India is high on confidence and will to clinch its first Test series win against the Proteas. The series will see Jasprit Bumrah making his test debut. India, who have won nine successive Test series to equal the record of Australia and England, will be brimming with confidence and will look to clinch their first Test series win against South Africa.

Team India positive on taking against South Africa, says Coach Sanjay Bangar ahead of test series

Cape Town (South Africa), Jan 4 (ANI): Indian Cricket Team's batting Coach Sanjay Bangar on Thursday asserted that the team looks in a great shape to take on protease in their home turf. The team is focusing on rhythm and mental approach to play against South Africa and India is working hard to achieve success, he stated. He added that Ishant Sharma adds more experience to the bowling line-up with his third tour to South Africa. India will play three test matches, five ODIs and three T20s in the SA tour from Jan 5 to Feb 24.

Novak Djokovic pulls out of Qatar Open

New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): Former world number one Novak Djokovic withdrew from next week's Qatar Open on Saturday (January 30) and faces a race to be fit for the first grand slam of the year. The 30-year-old Serb had been scheduled to start the new season at an exhibition match in Abu Dhabi on Friday when an elbow injury flared up. "Only when I'm 100 percent ready to play, will I be able to come back. I hope it will be soon," he said in a statement. The 12-time grand slam winner has not played since he was forced to retire against Tomas Berdych in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon in July due to an elbow injury. Meanwhile Japan's Kei Nishikori has pulled out of next month's Sydney International, putting his comeback on hold from a wrist injury that has kept him out of action for more than four months. The withdrawals of Djokovic and Nishikori raise further doubts about their participation in the Australian Open, which begins on Jan. 15.

Wrestler Parveen Rana accuses Sushil's supporters of threatening to kill him

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): A scuffle broke out between supporters of Olympic Gold medalist wrestler Sushil Kumar and opponent Parveen Kumar at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Friday after Sushil Kumar was declared the winner for the Gold Coast Games. Sushil Kumar was booked in connection with clashes on Saturday. Sushil Kumar's opponent Parveen Kumar claimed that the bout was clearly in his favour but there was cheating. He said that his brother was allegedly threatened by Sushil Kumar's supporters that they will kill him if he plays in the professional wrestling.

Looking forward for good matches with Srikanth Kidambi, says World badminton champion Axelsen

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): Denmark' shuttler Viktor Axelsen, the current world champion, expressed happiness over his victory and said he had a lot of motivation after winning the championship and Axelsen thinks that he has that potential to do better again and again. Axelsen said Srikanth Kidambi is a great guy and they are looking forward for many good matches.

India whitewash Sri Lanka in T20s, Man of the Match Jaydev Unadkat feels confident

Mumbai, Dec 25 (ANI): Indian cricket team whitewashed Sri Lanka by winning all three matches of T20 series in Cuttack, Indore and Mumbai. Young pacer Jayadev Unadkat was named as the man of the match for his exhilarating performance in the last T20. His economical overs made it sure for the team to restrict Sri Lanka to a total of 137. The series has been a turnaround for him in the crucial time of his career, Jaydev said. He is confident and he is looking forward to work hard to become the regular part of the team, he added.

BCCI picks Kedar Jadhav in ODI squad for South Africa series

Mumbai (Maharashtra), Dec 24 (ANI): The BCCI on Saturday the return of middle-order batsman Kedar Jadhav to the 17-member squad for the six-match one day international (ODI) series against South Africa starting in Durban on February 1. The 32-year-old batsman, who missed ODI series against the visiting Sri Lanka due to a hamstring injury, has been included in the national side after considering physio's report, said Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Chairman of Selectors M.S.K. Prasad. The trio of wrist spinners - Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal and Axar Patel - have again been chosen over R. Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja for the shorter format. Virat Kohli, after taking a break from ongoing Sri Lanka series, will return to lead the team.

I don't know if selectors will consider me, my focus is just to score runs: Gautam Gambhir

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has been out of the Indian team for a while, but now he is back in the game and is still going strong as Delhi Ranji team has reached the finals of the game under his command. Though being among the top ten scorers of the season's Ranji trophy, the possibility of his inclusion in the National team is still dicey. When asked about his selection into the Indian team, Gambhir said that he never thought about the selection and his only focus is to score good runs.

Watch: Team India reaches Bhubaneswar for 1st T20 match against Sri Lanka

Bhubaneswar, Dec 18 (ANI): Indian Cricket Team reached Bhubaneswar to play the 1st T20 match against Sri Lanka in Barabati Stadium, which is scheduled on Friday. Virat Kohli will not be available to lead the team for three match series. India won the ODI series by 2-0. Sri Lanka led by Thisara Perera misses out ace fast bowler Lasith Malinga in the squad. Next two matches will be played on Dec 22 and Dec 24 in Indore and Mumbai respectively.

Watch: Indian fans cheer aloud ahead of final ODI against Sri Lanka

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) , Dec 17 (ANI): Indian cricket fans cheered aloud ahead of tie-breaker One Day International against Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam. India suffered a massive defeat in the first ODI by scoring below average total of just 112 runs in the first innings. However, India came back strongly in the second ODI, where skipper Rohit Sharma scored a record braking double century in Mohali. India has won the toss and decided to opt to bowl first. Kuldeep Yadav has been called in for the playing squad replacing Washington Sundar for the final ODI.

Conor McGregor to return to mixed martial arts after boxing loss

Dublin (Ireland), Dec 17 (ANI): Forget about Conor McGregor returning to the boxing ring anytime soon. It appears that the 29-year-old will head back to fight in the octagon, not the ring.There had been talk of a McGregor-Manny Pacquiao fight, but that talk quickly ended, when UFC president Dana White threatened to sue Pacquiao, according to ESPN. McGregor remains under contract with the UFC. The last time McGregor fought he stepped into the ring at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to take on Floyd Mayweather Jr. He suffered a TKO loss on that August night, but many thought he performed admirably and might stay in boxing for more lucrative contracts.

Watch: Team India holds practice session ahead of 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 16 (ANI): Ahead of the third and final ODI against Sri Lanka on Sunday, team India held a practice session in Visakhapatnam today. India will look forward to a series win and maintain their high winning percentage in Visakhapatnam. Meanwhile, the Lankans will eye for their first bilateral series in India.

When a team loses, it comes back with better strategy: Shikhar Dhawan

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 16 (ANI): Reacting on the question asked to him about countering him and cricketer Rohit Sharma by the Sri Lankan bowlers Opening batsman of the Indian cricket team Shikhar Dhawan said that any rival team has plan B to break the partnership. When any team loses the game, they learn from it and come with better strategy in the next game, Rohit Sharma added. Team India will lock horns with Sri Lanka in a third ODI match on Sunday in Visakhapatnam.