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Sports enthusiasts flock to Dal Lake as 'Jashn-e-Dal' kicks off

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Sep 19 (ANI): Sports enthusiasts and locals were all in cheer as the three-day-long water sports festival, 'Jashn-e-Dal', kicked off in the Srinagar Valley on Monday. The festival, which aims at promoting the spirit of sportsmanship among the youth of Kashmir Valley, is being organised by the state police under civic action programmes in collaboration with the Kashmir Water Sports Association. Director General of Police (DGP), SP Vaid, was in attendance during the colourful opening ceremony at Nehru Park, Dal Lake.

Briton Gary Hunt wins the Red Bull Cliff Diving Mostar round

Mostar (Bosnia And Herzegovina), Sep 17 (ANI): Gary Hunt won the Red Bull Cliff Diving Mostar round on Saturday. Hunt scored only his second victory of the season to reclaim the lead at the top of the men's competition standings, beating American Steven LoBue into second place with wildcard entrant series debutante Nikita Fedoto v of Russia taking a surprise third place. It was Hunt's 30th victory in 64 tournaments. The next and final round in the championship will be in Chile on October 21.

We are backing Ajinkya Rahane at top order: Virat Kohli

Chennai, Sep 16 (ANI): Indian Cricket Team Captain Virat Kohli on Saturday addressed mediapersons ahead of first One Day International in five-match series against Australia. The skipper said the team is backing Ajinkya Rahane on the top of the order as he knows how to balance. Kohli added that Rahane knows his plans are clear and India is backing him at the top of the order. The first one-day international against Australia is scheduled to take place on Sunday in Chennai.

Team India practice ahead of first ODI against Australia

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Sep 16 (ANI): The Indian Cricket team was seen having a rigorous practice session on Saturday ahead of their first ODI in five match-ODI series against Australia tomorrow. Virat Kohli and his team are all set to face the series. The first one-day international against Australia is scheduled to take place on Sunday in Chennai. In a press conference on Saturday, Captain Virat Kohli had hinted at inclusion of Ajinkya Rahane at the top of the order. Rahane is likely to open the innings with Rohit Sharma in the first ODI against Australia.

'We just have to get better': All Blacks' coach Hansen after win over Argentina

New Plymouth (New Zealand), Sep 10 (ANI): The All Blacks were again their own worst enemies despite scoring six tries in their 39-22 victory over Argentina in their Rugby Championship match. The world champions produced a muddled display, characterised by poor decision-making and execution of basic skills that put them under pressure until they finally seized some semblance of control of the game with 30 minutes remaining.

U-17 FIFA World Cup trophy arrives, on display at South City International School

Kolkata, Sep 02 (ANI): The 'City of Joy' welcomed the FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy on Friday with traditional rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal sharing the dais. FIFA winner's trophy has been kept on display at the Mission XI Million festival in South City International School today. Eco Park, Kolkata's popular attraction, will host the trophy on September 3 before it heads to Mumbai, Goa and Kochi. Football fans from across the city rushed to get a glimpse of the silverware and clicked selfies. The FIFA World Cup theme song will be launched in Mumbai on September 6. The five FIFA legends- Marcel Desailly, Fernando Morientes, Jorge Campos, Emmanuel Amuneke and Carlos Valderrama- will take part in an exhibition match, which will kick off one-month countdown.

'I try to contribute to team, it benefits both': Wriddhiman Saha on his brilliant wicket-keeping

Colombo (Sri Lanka), Aug 07 (ANI): Indian cricket team wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha said it gives him a boost to receive such overwhelming comments from coach and captain on his glovework behind the stumps, adding that it was not an easy pitch to play. Saha further said, he had no plans to become the world's best wicket-keeper and is only trying to deliver what he has learnt in his journey so far. Recollecting the words of his coach, Saha said he told him to perform well and it will automatically bring him fame. The wicket-keeper said he only tries to contribute to the team and it benefits both.

WBO Asia Pacific: Vijender Singh dedicates his victory to India-China peace

Mumbai (Maharashtra), Aug 06 (ANI): Ace Boxer Vijender Singh on Saturday dedicated his victory in the 'WBO Asia Pacific and Oriental Super Middleweight Title'. After his win, the boxer offered to return the prestigious title to his Chinese opponent Zulpikar Maimaitiali in a bid to ease the tensions between India and China. "It's about peace, that's why I gave my belt to him, saying that don't come to my territory," Singh said after the match. Singh won a 10-round bout against Maimaitiali.

Watch: Indian cricket team practice session in Sri Lanka

Colombo (Sri Lanka), Aug 02 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming Test match against Sri Lanka, the Indian cricket team was seen attending a practice session in Sri Lanka's Colombo. Earlier, Indian skipper Virat Kohli addressed mediapersons in Srilanka's Colombo on Wednesday and cleared the air that KL Rahul will open the innings for Indian cricket team in the second Test against Sri Lanka on Thursday.

Rahul will definetly come back to team, says Kohli

Colombo (Sri Lanka), Aug 02 (ANI): Indian skipper Virat Kohli addressed mediapersons in Srilanka's Colombo on Wednesday and cleared the air that KL Rahul will open the innings for Indian cricket team in the second Test against Sri Lanka on Thursday. The Indian skipper said that Rahul has been our established opener and he feels one of the openers will have to make way for Rahul. Kohli further added that what he has done for us in the last two years has been solid and he deserves to come back and start afresh in Test cricket.

This team can do things that no other Indian team has done: Ravi Shastri

Colombo (Sri Lanka), August 01 (ANI): Ahead of India's second test match against Sri Lanka in Colombo, Indian team's Coach Ravi Shastri stated that the present Indian team can do things that probably no other Indian team has done till date. Further, Shastri complimented Skipper Virat Kohli and said that "he can be up there with the very best."

Sania Mirza praises Indian Women's cricket team, says Mithali Raj is incredible ambassador for cricket

Hyderabad, July 26 (ANI): Ace Tennis player Sania Mirza recently praised the Indian Women's cricket team and its skipper Mithali Raj for their excellent performance in ICC Women's World Cup. Sania said Mithali Raj has been performing amazingly for many years, she is an incredible ambassador for the game of cricket. She really hopes this appreciation that all the girls are getting continues because they deserve it.

'Women's Big Bash League' transformed Harmanpreet, says skipper Mithali Raj

Derby (England), July 21 (ANI): Indian Women's Cricket Team skipper Mithali Raj hailed Harmanpreet Kaur's brilliant innings of 171 not-out, and said that that a big performance like that of her deputy was needed to beat a champion side like Australia in the Women's World Cup semi-final. Speaking at a press conference Mithali Raj, praised Harmanpreet's knowledge of Australia's bowlers and gave courtesy to her stint at the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL), which ultimately helped the Women in Blue plan for the semi-final.

It was clinical performance and we are really happy with it: Virat Kohli

Sabina Park (Jamaica), July 07 (ANI):After winning the fifth and final one day international (ODI) against West Indies by 8 wickets, India Skipper Virat Kohli shared his views and said that it was a clinical performance and we are really happy with it. The Indian skipper further added that from a personal point of view and from a team point of view it was a complete day and he would like to take the same momentum to Sunday's T20 as well.

Ajinkya Rahane thanks Virat Kohli, management for letting him bat at top order

Antigua (West Indies), July 01 (ANI): After Team India's overwhelming 93-run victory against West Indies, Batsman Ajinkya Rahane who scored an impressive 72 runs, thanked Captain Virat Kohli and the team management for giving him the opportunity to play at the top of the order. Rahane further stated that his training during the Champions trophy helped him to perform well in West Indies' hot weather.

This is what Virat Kohli has to say about team India's next coach

Antigua (West Indies), June 30 (ANI): As the process for the selection of the next Indian coach is underway, Captain Virat Kohli on Thursday stated that the team will be ready with the suggestions if asked by the BCCI. He further added that there is process that is put in place and no individual opinion matters in this regard. Earlier, Anil Kumble stepped down as coach following which he stated that his partnership with Kohli was untenable.

"Its result of what we do on field": Virat Kohli on becoming 2nd most followed Indian on Facebook

Trinidad, June 26 (ANI): Reacting upon holding crown of 2nd most followed Indian on Facebook just after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Captain of Indian Cricket Team, Virat Kohli, credited it to the hard work of his team. The cricketer said that this is the result of what they do on the fields, adding that they automatically feel good upon receiving this kind of response from the masses. Skipper Kohli's Facebook page has been flooded with 42.2 million followers.Virat Kohli, however, is one of the most popular Indian celebrity on Facebook, surpassing Bollywood superstar Salman Khan by more than 6,00,000 followers. Sharing his views on cricketers Ajinkya Rahane and Shikhar Dhawan, the Indian skipper said the duo's century partnership for the opening wicket drove India to an astounding win over West Indies.

Fans cheer as India take on New Zealand in ICC warm-up match

London, May 28 (ANI): Defending champions India on Sunday took on New Zealand in their opening warm-up game ahead of the ICC?Champions Trophy 2017. Cricket fans from across the world are coming to see the battle at The Oval ground. Indian will aim to defend the ICC Champions Trophy title they won in 2013. The warm up match will help both the teams to experiment their strategies and game plan.

PV Sindhu beats Carolina Marin, wins India Open Super Series title

New Delhi, April 02 (ANI): Olympic medalist PV Sindhu on Sunday beat Spain's Carolina Marin in straight sets of 21-19, 21-16 to win her maiden India Open Super Series title. Sindhu avenged her Olympic defeat to Marin in New Delhi's Siri Fort Sports Complex and this was their 10th clash at an international event.

"Will play only if I am 100% fit", says Virat Kohli

Dharamshala, Mar 24 (ANI): While speaking at the press conference in Dharamshala on Friday, Indian Cricket Team Skipper Virat Kohl made it clear that he would play the match only if he is 100 percent fit. Kohli said he is no different from anyone. "Same process applies for me as it does for other members in the team," he added.