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Rajkot becomes world's 120th test match venue

Rajkot, Nov 10 (ANI): Although many One Day International matches have been played at Rajkot's Saurashtra Cricket Association ground, it is now ready to host a test match. Board of Control for Cricket president Anurag Thakur has said that the Indian cricket board is promoting the sports in small centres as well. Earlier this year, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recognised it as a test centre and now it will be hosting its first ever test match on November 9 between India and England. With this test match being played here, it will become the world's 120th venue for the test cricket.

BCCI announces team for upcoming test match series

Mumbai, Nov 02 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the team for the upcoming five-Test series at home after 30 years, the previous one being against Imran Khan's Pakistan in 1987. The selected cricketers would be playing in the upcoming 1st and 2nd test matches respectively. The selected cricketers are India, currently the top-ranked Test team in the world, is hosting England after four years for a Test series.

Virat Kohli pays homage to soldiers killed in Uri attack

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 26 (ANI): India Test skipper Virat Kohli on Monday extended his condolences to bereaved families of 18 soldiers, who were killed at the recent terror attack on an army camp in Uri. The 27-year-old said that he was deeply hurt by the incident, adding that he could not even imagine what the families of the Uri Soilders must be going through.

India has to focus more on batting, says Virat Kohli

Kanpur, Sep 21 (ANI): Ahead of the first match against New Zealand on September 22 in Kanpur, Indian test skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday said the team has to focus more on batting. Kohli said all the teams are quality spinners nowadays and you don't want to leave out a window forward to opposition to capitalise. The batsman further asked the players to be more watchful and focused as half an hour of bad decision making can cost you the entire test.

Saha, Ashwin biggest positive from Windies series: Skipper Kohli

Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago), Aug 23 (ANI): Indian skipper Virat Kohli was disappointed with the fourth test against the West Indies after being washed out after just 22 overs on the first day but there were plenty of gains from the series. While addressing the mediapersons, Virat said, "It's been pretty good for us, lot of positives. A lot of things we wanted to improve on, we have. For me, the biggest positive was Saha getting runs in the lower order plus Ashwin coming good at No. 6. Those were areas that were very important for us to solidify, and we have done that in this series."

'I am honoured', says Sakshi Malik on being considered for Khel Ratna Award

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug 21 (ANI): Wrestler Sakshi Malik who made India proud by bringing home a bronze medal at the Rio Olympics is now being considered for Khel Ratna Award. Expressing her delight on this announcement, an elated Sakshi said she was honoured that she was being considered for Khel Ratna. Further adding, Malik said that she owed all her success to her coach Kuldeep Singh who mentored her and asserted that he must definitely be considered for the Dronacharya award.

India needs to play good cricket consistently to maintain top spot: Virat Kohli

Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago), Aug 18 (ANI): Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli has called on his side to keep playing good cricket for a sustained period of time if they want to become the number one Test team in the truest sense. India have to defeat the West Indies in the final Test at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad in order to maintain their top spot.

Rio Olympics: Knee injury ends wrestler Vinesh Phogat medal hopes

New Delhi, Aug 18 (ANI): In a major setback to India, wrestler Vinesh Phogat was forced to bow out of the Rio Olympics after she suffered a knee injury in the quarter-finals of the women's freestyle 48 kilogram event against China's Sun Yanan. The injury occurred two minutes and 42 seconds into the bout when the Indian grappler was leading 1-0 against Yanan. A heartbroken Vinesh had to be taken out of the ring in a stretcher. Yanan was declared a winner by default.

Rio 2016: Sakshi Malik wins bronze in wrestling, ends India's wait for a medal

New Delhi, Aug 18 (ANI): Woman wrestler Sakshi Malik ended India's wait for a medal at the Rio Olympic Games by clinching the bronze in the 58 Kilogram category, pulling off a sensational 8-5 win over Aisuluu Tynybekova in a play-off bout. With seconds left on the clock, she produced a three-point move to seal the bout and India's first medal at Rio Olympics 2016.

India chase top ranking in final test against West Indies

Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago), Aug 17 (ANI): India will take over the top spot in the world rankings if they beat West Indies in the fourth test in Trinidad. India led the series 2-0 heading into the final game at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain. Batsman Ajinkya Rahane, said the focus would be win the match. India has dominated the series, overcoming the loss of an entire day due to rain to win the third test.

Rio 2016: Shuttler Sindhu keeps India's medal hopes afloat, enters semis

New Delhi, Aug 17 (ANI): Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu produced a gritty performance under tremendous pressure as she overcame Chinese world number two Yihan Wang in straight games to reach the semifinals of the women's singles event at the Rio Olympics. 21-year-old, Sindhu showed tremendous resilience against the 28-year-old Wang, who dominated the proceedings from the start.

We gave our best, we were just unlucky: Jwala Gutta

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 17 (ANI): Ace Indian shuttler Jwala Gutta defended the sad medal run of the Indian contingent in the Rio Olympics saying that they had prepared superbly but were just unlucky.

Rio 2016: Vikas Krishan's loss prolongs India's wait for medal

New Delhi, Aug 16 (ANI): Indian ace boxer Vikas Krishan failed to end his country's agonising wait for an Olympic medal as he lost the quarterfinal bout against Uzbekistan's Bektemir Melikuziev in the men's middleweight (75kg) category here at Rio on Tuesday.

Disappointed with my performance, says golfer Anirban Lahiri

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug 14 (ANI): Golfer Anirban Lahiri on Sunday expressed disappointment on his performance and said there were a couple of departments which he needs to improve upon. Recalling on the Zika Virus afflicting countries abroad, Anirban refuted all the claims of the virus troubling the golfers.

Can't afford any mistake in quarter-finals: Indian Hockey skipper

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 13 (ANI): Indian men's hockey team captain P.R. Sreejesh has admitted that his side cannot afford to commit any mistake in the quarter-finals of the quadrennial event against Belgium to be played on Sunday. He said as the real Olympics starts now, it is important to concentrate on the positive aspects and overcome your weak points, because you cannot afford any mistake now. It is very important to perform well in the quarterifinals.

Rio Olympics: I'm excited, not nervous, says gymnast Dipa Karmakar ahead of finals

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug 12 (ANI): The first Indian woman gymnast to qualify for the Olympics, Dipa Karmakar, said she wasn't nervous but rather excited ahead of the finals, which are slated for Sunday. She said preparations were up to mark and it was a big feat in itself that she was competing as finalist in the Rio Olympics 2016. Dipa concluded by humbly requesting everybody to pray for her win in the upcoming finals.

Rio Olympics: Indian boxer Manoj Kumar punches his way into pre-quarterfinals

New Delhi, Aug 11 (ANI): Indian boxer Manoj Kumar advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the Men's Light Welter (64kg) event after knocking down Lithuania's former lightweight Olympic bronze-medalist Evaldas Petrauskas 2-1 on Thursday. With the win, Manoj has now set up a clash against Uzbekistan for a place in the quarter-finals.

Rio Olympics: Indian archer Deepika Kumari through to round of 32

New Delhi, Aug 11 (ANI): Indian archer Deepika Kumari progressed through to the round of 32 of the women's individual event after sweeping aside Georgia's Kristine Esebua 6-4 at Rio Olympics on Thursday. The 22-year-old Ranchi girl produced an imperious form in the first three sets of the match before she faltered slightly in the fourth set.

Virat Kohli hints at changes in playing eleven against WI in third test

Saint Lucia, Aug 09 (ANI): Indian skipper Virat Kohli hinted at changes in the playing eleven against West Indies in the third test that begins in Saint Lucia on Tuesday. India lead the four-test series 1-0, but West Indies took enormous heart from drawing the second test, after appearing doomed for defeat until a stellar final-day batting effort saved the match. Kohli said the team management would re-assess the bowling options according to the pitch.

India-WI 2nd test match: Anil Kumble praises Windies batting style

Jamaica, Aug 04 (ANI): Speaking about the second test match between India and the West Indies, which ended in a draw as Roston Chase hit his maiden test hundred to lead the host fightback on Wednesday, Indian Cricket Team Coach Anil Kumble praised the Windies batting style and their perfect grip of the game. He also said that though weather played a major role in the game, still it was not a deciding factor in the match.