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India declare with 304-lead before rain halts third day's play

Kingston, Aug 02 (ANI): India continued to maintain their stranglehold over West Indies in the second Test as the tourists held a 304-run lead when they declared their first-innings at 500-9 on the rain-interrupted third day at Sabina Park, Jamaica. However, persistent rain prevented any play after tea and the threat of tropical storm still looms largely over the fourth day. Play is scheduled to resume 30 minutes early on Tuesday at 9.30 AM by West Indies time. India lead the four-test series after winning the first match in Antigua last week.

Plan is to play with determination, focus: Virat Kohli

Kingston (Jamaica), July 30 (ANI): The Indian cricket team hit the nets at Sabina Park on Wednesday morning, followed by a rigorous exercise session to prepare for the second Test match. Players were seen in action at various batting and bowling sessions, following a regular drill. Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli said the upcoming match is going to be fought hard. The team was seen practising in the nets under Head Coach Anil Kumble's supervision. India won the first Test in Antigua by an innings and 92 runs within four days.

Virat Kohli tells team to avoid complacency after Antigua Test win

Antigua (West Indies), July 25 (ANI): India's Test skipper Virat Kohli has called on the team to maintain the winning habit and not get complacent after defeating the West Indies in the first Test in Antigua by an innings and 92 runs. An ecstatic Kohli revealed that his side will not pay attention to laurels achieved in the recent past, but would remain focused on one game at a time.

Neeraj Chopra creates history, wins gold breaks world record

New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra created history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal at the U-20 World Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland. Chopra created a new U-20 world record by throwing the javelin a distance of 86.48m and broke the old mark of 84.69 metres held by Latvian Zigismunds Sirmais for nearly two metres. This is for the first time an Indian has won a gold at any World Athletics Championships.

Drogba says 'true leader' Ronaldo deserves Ballon d'Or

New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has tipped Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to win his fourth Ballon d'Or award this year following victories in the Champions League and the Euro 2016. Drogba, who is currently playing in MLS with Canadian side Montreal Impact, has joined the chorus of players who believe Ronaldo should bag the coveted prize this year. "Ronaldo is a true leader and he deserves the Ballon d'Or for the great work he has done for Real Madrid and Portugal. Although he could not play the whole Euro 2016 final, he was the biggest reason that his team got there." The 31-year-old forward has had an impressive season, helping Spanish giants Real win a record-extending 11th Champions League title before guiding Portugal to their first ever major international trophy in Paris this month.

Indian cricket team leaves for West Indies tour

Mumbai, July 06 (ANI): The Indian cricket team left for West Indies on Wednesday to play the four-atch test series against the host. The series against the Caribbean team starting July 21 marks the resumption of bilateral ties between the two cricket boards. Mutual relations turned sour after a visiting Caribbean team pulled out midway through their 2014 tour of India over a protracted pay dispute with the WI Cricket Board. The Indian test squad is led by ace batsman Virat Kohli.

I will be last person to curb Kohli's aggression: Kumble

Bengaluru, July 04 (ANI): Indian Cricket team coach Anil Kumble on Monday insisted that he will be the 'last person to curb' test skipper Virat Kohli's aggression but advised players that there exists a 'thin line', which needs to be respected by everyone. Kumble further stated that one should know that how important it is to be the ambassadors of India and to be a part of the Indian cricket team. Talking about the challenges Indian team will face against West Indies, Kumble said the series will be tricky, adding that they will try out 'various combinations' during practice games in order to determine the ideal playing.

Hamilton wins Austrian GP after final lap collision with Rosberg

New Delhi, July 04 (ANI): Lewis Hamilton's Austrian GP win was no less than a Hollywood film's climax. Reigning Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton collided with Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg on the last lap before passing him to claim a dramatic 2016 Austrian Grand Prix win. Hamilton, who had started from pole position, attacked the championship leader who defended hard at Turn Two where the pair collided. Rosberg, damaged his front wing in the collision which forced him to finish fourth. Hamilton's win cut the German's lead in the title race from 24 points to 11 ahead of next weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Anil Kumble sweats it out with players during practice session

Bengaluru, June 30 (ANI): The newly appointed Indian cricket team head coach, Anil Kumble, started his first preparatory camp in Bengaluru yesterday. However, the first day was hit by rain thereby forcing the Indian players to take indoor net practice session at the National Cricket Academy. On Thursday, the team got into work mode and sweated out at the practice session. The Indian team will be having a six-day cricket camp with two sessions per day. Preparing for West Indies tour in Bangalore, Virat Kohli will lead team India to a four-Test series in the West Indies on July 21.

Lionel Messi quits international football at 29

New Jersey, June 27 (ANI): Ace football player Lionel Messi, who started his professional career with FC Barcelona in 2004, has declared his retirement from the international football on Monday. His retirement from international football came as a shock to many as he is just 29-year-old. Messi has won five FIFA Ballon d'Or awards, four UEFA Champions League titles and eight Spanish La Liga crowns with Barcelona. Messi said "It's tough, it's not the time for analysis. "In the dressing room I thought that this is the end for me with the national team, it's not for me. "That's the way I feel right now, it's a huge sadness once again and I missed the penalty that was so important. "I tried so hard to be champion with Argentina. But it didn't happen. I couldn't do it." Despite being regarded as one of the greatest footballers ever, Messi has been regularly criticised for his failure to secure a major title with Argentina. After Argentina failed to win in the Copa America finals, Messi annou

Anil Kumble is new coach of Indian cricket team

Dharamshala (HP), June 23 (ANI): Former Indian cricket captain Anil Kumble has been appointed as the next coach of the Indian cricket team. BCCI president Anurag Thakur confirmed Kumble's appointment while addressing the media in Dharamsala (Himachal), on Thursday. The 45-year-old spinner was selected from among 57 applicants. He was interviewed by a cricket advisory committee comprising Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman on Tuesday after being included in the list of 21 shortlisted candidates. Kumble's first assignment will be India's four-test tour to West Indies from July 21. Thakur added that Kumble will now be transforming himself from a great cricketer to a coach, and that's why he has been appointed for a year as of now.

Great honour to be back in Indian dressing room in a different role: Kumble

Bengaluru, June 23 (ANI): Expressing his happiness on being appointed as the Indian Cricket Team's head coach, former Indian skipper Anil Kumble on Thursday said it is a great honour to be back in Indian dressing room in a different role. He also thanked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for showing their faith in him. He added it's a huge responsibility but he is ready to take this role. He further said that coaches come later, it's always players first and his strategy will be to win.

Saina Nehwal bags Australian Open Super Series title for second time

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Badminton ace Saina Nehwal put out a great performance against Sun Yu to defeat the Chinese by 11-21, 21-14, 21-19 in a 72-minute game and won the Australian Open Super Series women's title for the second time at the Sydney Sports Centre. With the Olympics slated to get underway a little over a month from now, Saina regaining the Australian Open title is just the tonic she needs ahead of the sporting extravanganza in Brazil. As evident, it's been from her performance in Sydney, the Indian has looked rejuvenated after finally having recovered from the nagging injuries that proved her undoing in the previous few tournaments.

Sandeep Tomar: 4th Indian wrestler to secure Rio ticket

New Delhi, May 05 (ANI): Wrestler Sandeep Tomar became the fourth Indian to secure a berth in Rio Olympic by clinching a bronze medal at the World Qualifying Tournament in men's freestyle 57 kg category. The qualifying match was held in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Sunday. Sandeep thrashed Andriy Yatsenko of Ukraine 11-0 in the play-off bout to finish on the podium. The 25-year-old from Haryana outshined every other athlete by his performance.

WI cricket team captains pose with World Cup T20 trophies in Kolkata

Kolkata, Apr 04 (ANI): A day after winning the World cup T20, both West Indies women and men cricket team was seen celebrating their victory. West Indies captain Darren Sammy was seen posing for a photograph with the World Cup T20 trophy outside the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata on Monday. Captain of West Indies women's team Stafanie Taylor also posed with the World Cup T20 trophy outside the Victoria Memorial.

Excited ahead of World T20 tournament: Darren Sammy

Kolkata, Apr 02 (ANI): West Indies captain Darren Sammy has said that they are not at the last step of the World T20 tournament. West Indies dampened the local spirits by knocking out India but they will bring its own brand of joie-de-vivre to the ICC World T20 summit clash when they take on a transformed England in what promises to be a battle of power-hitting at Kolkata on Sunday. Darren Sammy has sounded a big warning to England ahead of Sunday's Twenty20 World Cup final, insisting the West Indies can claim the silverware even if talisman Chris Gayle fails to fire. West Indies remained on course to win their second World Twenty20 title after thumping hosts India by seven wickets in a pulsating semifinal contest here at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

India vs West Indies: Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, Darren Sammy celebrate with reggae dance

West Indies celebrate WT20 semi-final win over India with reggae dance

India vs West Indies: Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, Darren Sammy celebrate in 'Champion'style

The West Indian players showed off their spirit with some inspired dance moves

West Indies beat India to set up World T20 final against England

Mumbai, Apr 01 (ANI): West Indies remained on course to win their second World Twenty20 title after thumping hosts India by seven wickets in a pulsating semifinal contest here at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Chasing a daunting target of 193, West Indies relied on Lendl Simmons (82 not out), Jonathan Charles (52) and some late flourish from all-rounder Andre Russell to cross the finishing line with two balls to spare. Simmons was caught three times but made the most of his fortunate reprieves to help West Indies set up a final against England on Sunday. The right-handed Simmons plays for Mumbai in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and was only called into the squad two days ago as a replacement for the injured Andre Fletcher. Dhoni said the toss was crucial and the evening dew made it tough for his spinners to grip the ball.

Fans across country cheer for Team India's victory

Nagpur, Mar 31 (ANI): India will reach their third World Twenty20 final if they win against West Indies in the much-awaited second semifinal of the pinnacle event in Mumbai on Thursday. Speaking about the percentage of India's win, an Indian team supporter said that he is confident that the hosts would win as star batsman Virat Kohli is in red-hot form. Meanwhile, another supporter said that they aren't afraid of West Indies run-machine Chris Gayle as R Ashwin and S Raina are standing there to knock him out.