Dharamshala (HP), Mar 04 (ANI): Dharamshala is prepping up for India vs South Africa three-match ODI series. The series will begin from March 12. The first ODI is scheduled to be played in Dharamshala.
Mumbai, Mar 03 (ANI): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday told mediapersons that the new panel will operate the upcoming South Africa ODI series against India. The three-match One Day International series against India will be started from March 12 and the first ODI will be played in Dharamsala.
Mumbai, Mar 03 (ANI): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President and former player of the Indian Cricket team Sourav Ganguly arrived at BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on March 03. Indian Premier League (IPL) Chairman Brijesh Patel also reached at BCCI office. The BCCI advisory committee will shortlist candidates for selectors job today. They will be picking two national selectors at its first meeting.
Mumbai, Mar 02 (ANI): Indian Cricket Team captain Virat Kohli's coach, Rajkumar Sharma expressed his unhappiness over the Ind-NZ Test series. He also stated that Virat's performance was not up to the mark. "It is unfortunate that the series did not go well, and I agree Virat Kohli's performance was not good. I also believe that other players also need to contribute and take responsibility and score good," said Virat Kholi's coach.
Christchurch (New Zealand), Mar 02 (ANI): After New Zealand beat India by 7 wickets and won the test series by 2-0, Indian cricket team captain, Virat Kohli said that they got outplayed in the series and did not play the kind of cricket that they do play as a team. Speaking on losing test match against NZ with 0-2, Kohli said, "Obviously, quite disappointed with how we played in the series. I feel like we were completely outplayed in this series and we, obviously did not play the kind of cricket that we do play as a team. So, it's combination of both and the thing to take away from here is not to shy away from the things that went wrong instead address them straight up and not be in denial, accept those mistakes and correct them going forward because we do have lot of cricket away from home, coming this season as well and something that we're very optimistic about and looking forward to because things that have not gone right here, we would like to be in similar situation and correct
Christchurch (New Zealand), Mar 02 (ANI): New Zealand beat India by 7 wickets in the second Test match. They won the series by 2-0 on March 02 in Christchurch. While addressing the post match press conference, the New Zealand Cricket Team Skipper Kane Williamson said, "Batting is a real challenge of the international game and I enjoy these challenges. We are trying to adapt situation from one country to another as per the circumstances in different formats of the game. It is quite relevant for us".
Christchurch (New Zealand), Mar 02 (ANI): After losing the two-match Test series against New Zealand, India skipper Virat Kohli on Monday lost his cool during the post match press conference when asked whether he needs to town down his aggression on the field. On Sunday, Kohli was seen fired up on the second day of the Test match and celebrated animatedly on the dismissals of Kane Williamson and Tom Latham. One incident went viral on social media as the Indian skipper was allegedly seen using expletives towards the crowd. The incident had happened when Mohammed Shami dismissed Tom Latham in the first innings of the second Test. A journalist asked Kohli whether he needs to tone down his aggression and set an example for his team. To this, the Indian skipper got a little riled up and said: "What do you think? I am asking you for the answer. You need to find out exactly what happened and then come up with a better question, I have spoken with the match referee; you cannot come here with h
Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Mar 02 (ANI): Khelo India University Games Odisha concluded in Bhubaneswar on March 1. The University games concluded with a grand celebration. Panjab University took home the champions trophy and Savitribai Phule Pune University bagged second position. 113 universities bagged medals at the Games. Khelo India University Games concluding ceremony was attended by various dignitaries. Speaking on the occasion Union Minister, Kiren Rijiju said, "The first edition of the Khelo India University Games has been truly successful. He said, all the participants have given their best and many of them have shown great potential."
Christchurch (New Zealand), Mar 01 (ANI): India bundled out New Zealand on 235 runs on day two of the second Test on March 01. While addressing a press conference, New Zealand bowler Trent Boult praised Indian skipper Virat Kohli and said, "He is a world class player and big player for the team."
Christchurch (New Zealand), Mar 01 (ANI): After bundling out New Zealand, India ended the second day at 90/6. While addressing a press conference, Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah said, "As a team, we don't play blame game. We will work hard and tomorrow we will try to score as many as runs we can. I am very happy to be back again."
Christchurch (New Zealand), Mar 01 (ANI): Fans came out in support of Team India after it lost the match on day one. New Zealand defeated India by 10 wickets in the first test and had firm grip from the start of the match. India, New Zealand will meet for second and the final test of the series in Christchurch from February 29.
New Delhi, Feb 29 (ANI): Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju reacted over India's participation in Asia Cricket Cup. Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "We are ready for every sport, wherever they held, if they are held as per the rules, then India will take part in it." It is to remember that, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly recently confirmed that the venue of the T20 tournament has been shifted from Pakistan to Dubai. However, Ganguly is expected to be present at the ACC (Asian Cricket Council) meeting on March 3 and it appears that a decision regarding the Asia Cup 2020 venue will be taken there.
Christchurch (New Zealand), Feb 29 (ANI): After bundling out India at 242 runs, New Zealand ended the first day of the second test match at 63/0 in Christchurch. While speaking to media persons, Indian player Hanuma Vihari praised bowler Kyle Jamieson on his 5-wicket haul and said, "Kyle Jamieson bowled well and he deserved those 5 wickets."
Christchurch (New Zealand), Feb 29 (ANI): India has been put on backfoot as the side was bowled out for 242 against New Zealand on day one of the second Test of the two-match series on February 29 at the Hagley Oval. While addressing the press conference, New Zealand player Kyle Jamieson said, "As a bowling unit we were good in first test and here as well. We are clear with our plans. We are very please the way we started the test match." After bundling out India, Kiwis ended the first day at 63/0.
Christchurch (New Zealand), Feb 29 (ANI): Indian Cricket Team arrived at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch to play their 2nd and final test match on February 29. India and New Zealand will meet for second and the final Test of the series in Christchurch from February 29. Light showers are predicted during India vs New Zealand.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Sports Ministry of India suspended the recognition of School Games Federation of India (SGFI) over violation of provisions of National Sports Development Code of India (NSDCI), 2011. Speaking on the government order, 2-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar said, "We will soon solve the matter and come back. I will watch the matter and will do our best for the SGFI." SGFI had sent its contingent for participation in the 10th Pacific School Games 2017 which were held from December 1 to 10 in Adelaide, Australia and upon reporting in the media about the School Girl's Hockey team sent by SGFI as part of the contingent in the Pacific School Games 2017 was left stranded and left to fend for themselves in Adelaide. After that, an inquiry was instituted into the matter of negligence noticed on the part of team management in respect of the participation of SGFI's contingent in Adelaide. Also, later another unfortunate incident was enquired which was the death of one memb
Noida (UP), Feb 28 (ANI): Former Indian captain Kapil Dev on Friday advised Indian Cricket Team players that if the players are feeling burned out during the match, then they should stop playing the Indian Premier League (IPL) and can take break from the IPL. He said, "You (Indian cricket players) do not represent your country there (IPL). So if you think you are burned out, you can always take a break during the IPL. When you represent your country, it should be a different feeling."
New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Friday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "delayed" appeal to the citizens to maintain peace in the wake of communal violence in northeast Delhi. While speaking to ANI, he said, "Prime Minister Modi woke up after 69 hours and appealed for peace and calm in Delhi. He should have done it earlier. But Home Minister Amit Shah made no such appeal. The Home Minister should have visited affected areas." At least 38 people have died and around 200 people sustained serious injuries in the violence.
Christchurch (New Zealand), Feb 28 (ANI): Team India is all set to play 2nd test match against New Zealand in Christchurch. In the press conference, Ravi Shastri said that he is not like one of those kind of coaches who tell somebody that should be done without having an answer. Speaking about his way of coaching, Ravi Shastri said, "You, generally, do that when you see something is not right and you have a solution for it. I am not like one of those kind of coaches who tell you that should be done without having an answer. And, you don't go there all the time. If you see something that is valid, it makes sense to go and tell them and then again, it's up to the individual. If he sees merit in that, it is good." He further spoke on test match between India and New Zealand, "I thought conditions for New Zealand were far better on day one when it came to ball. The pitch eased out when India bowled. Having said that you said familiarity with the home conditions. So, out guys know what to e
Christchurch (New Zealand), Feb 28 (ANI): Team India is all set to play 2nd test match against New Zealand in Christchurch. 'Men in Blue' were seen brushing up their skills ahead of the match. They were seen practicing their bowling and batting skills at the net. New Zealand defeated Team India by 10 wickets and had firm grip from the start of the match. India and New Zealand will meet for second and the final Test of the series in Christchurch from February 29.