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Fans throng New Delhi to catch glimpse of ICC World Cup Trophy

New Delhi, Dec 06 (ANI): Thousands of fans thronged New Delhi to catch a glimpse of the World Cup Cricket trophy, the most coveted sports award which is on a six city tour. From Bengaluru, the trophy tour arrived at its fourth stop and the glittering prize was displayed at a city mall. Models participated in a fashion show carrying flags of the participant countries. The trophy was unveiled by Indian Video Jockey Anusha Dandekar who was the show stopper at the gala event. Thousands clicked pictures of the trophy and Dandekar, who posed for the shutterbugs. The trophy is travelling between December 2nd and 7th around the cities of Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Jalandhar and Ahmedabad.

World Cup 2015: Selection purely based on present performance and requirement of time, says BCCI

Mumbai, Dec 3 (ANI): BCCI Secretary Sanjay Patel on Thursday while commenting over the 30 names of probable players list for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 to be held in Australia and New Zealand said that selection is purely based on the present performance of the cricketers and the requirement of time. He added that the captain's view has already been considered and things have been discussed with him. He further stated that the process has already been completed; there is no scope of any further change in the list.

Selectors' prerogative to choose World Cup team: Rajeev Shukla

New Delhi, Dec 04 (ANI): The selectors of Indian cricket team for World Cup 2015 have finalised a list of 30 probable candidates ignoring the major five players like Yuvraj Singh and Gautam Gambhir. Congress leader and Former IPL Chairman Rajeev Shukla said on Thursday that it is up to the selectors to choose the players. He also said that young blood has been given opportunities in this World Cup.

Virender Sehwag says don't ban bouncers in wake of Hughes' death

Mumbai, Dec 03 (ANI): Indian batsman Virender Sehwag said that banning bouncers following the death of Australia's Phillip Hughes would be unfair on bowlers because batsmen always have the option of ducking under short-pitched deliveries. Hughes, who would have been 26 at the weekend, died last week from an injury caused by a ball striking him on the back of the head during a domestic match, triggering a huge outpouring of grief in Australia and around the world.

PV Sindhu feels great to end her year with defending title

Hyderabad, Dec 03 (ANI): Badminton player PV Sindhu, who clinched the Macau Open title for the second consecutive time, said that she felt great to end year by winning and was looking forward to head into the next season brimming with confidence. During a news conference along with her coach and former badminton player Pullela Gopichand, the two-time World Championship bronze medallist Sindhu said in Hyderabad city that this win had boosted her confidence and hopefully it would help her win more titles next year. Meanwhile, former badminton player and Sindhu's coach Pullela Gopichand, said the young shuttler who currently rated at 11 in Badminton World Federation (BWF), should focus only on playing good in big matches.

Irfan Pathan remembers Phillip Hughes

Mumbai, Nov 30 (ANI): Indian cricketer and fast bowler Irfan Pathan remembered Phillip Hughes who died after being struck on the head by a bouncer while playing a domestic match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Hughes died in hospital in Sydney on Thursday, two days after he was struck on the head, casting a pall over a cricket-mad nation which is co-hosting the World Cup early next year. Pathan said that the cricketing world had lost a great talent. Pathan recalled the incident when his bouncer had hit Zimbabwe batsman MA Vermeulen back in 2004. Cricket balls are roughly the same shape and size of a baseball but harder and heavier. Fast bowlers regularly bowl at speeds of 140kph and short-pitched balls, known as 'bouncers', are often used as a tactic to intimidate batsmen. The funeral of Hughes, will take place in his hometown of Macksville on Wednesday (December 3).

Australia batsman Phillip Hughes dies from head injury

Sydney, Nov 27 (ANI): Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes passed away on Thursday as he succumbed to injuries that he had suffered when struck by a bouncer at the SCG on Tuesday. The 25-year-old South Australian batsman, who was pushing for a Test recall against India in Brisbane next week, was knocked out after the ball made impact under his helmet, behind his left ear. Hughes collapsed on the pitch before being rushed to Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital. He underwent emergency surgery and was put in an induced coma but never regained consciousness. "We are extremely sad to announce that Phillip Hughes has passed away at the age of 25," Cricket Australia said in a statement.

Sachin appeals to India to back boxer Sarita Devi

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday reiterated his support for ace Indian boxer Sarita Devi and also urged the nation to support her. Sachin, who met sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal in New Delhi, said that he had received assurance from the sports minister as well as boxing federation regarding the same.

Boxer Manoj Kumar finally receives his Arjuna Award

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): Boxer Manoj Kumar, a 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medalist, who was earlier denied the Arjuna Award, India's second highest sports award, received the honour on Wednesday (November 26) after he challenged the decision in court. The Delhi High Court on September 17 had said that a decision was taken in favour of Kumar, who had dragged the Arjuna Award selection committee to court after he failed to appear on the list of nominees for the same. The controversy started when Kumar, with 32 points, the highest score among the boxers who had applied for the honour, was left out of the final list of Arjuna Awardees while Jai Bhagwan, who had two points less than Kumar was shortlisted for the award. Kumar, who received the Arjuna award from Sports Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, expressed his happiness.

SAI says it wants Terry Walsh to continue as hockey coach

New Delhi, Nov 24 (ANI): The Director General of Sports Authority of India said on Monday that they want Jiji Thomson to continue as the coach of Indian hockey team. Thomson said that the matter regarding Walsh was between him and Hockey India so they have to mutually decide what steps to take. He added that SAI wants Terry Walsh to continue but there are some issues which are not solvable and which is why other options need to be considered.

First Asian T-20 Cricket Cup for the Deaf and Dumb commences in Dharamsala

Dharamsala, Nov 22 (ANI): Differently-abled cricketers showcased their talent on the cricket grounds of Dharamsala at the maiden Asian T-20 Cricket Cup for Deaf and Dumb. The tournament has been organized by the Delhi Deaf and Dumb Cricket Society. Teams from Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and India are set to battle it out on the fields of the International Dharamsala Cricket Stadium. The tournament which started on November 20 will go on till November 23. Spokesperson of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA), Sanjay Sharma, said that the organization aimed to make the game available to all sections of society. Cricketers from the five south Asian countries were delighted to be able to play as they try hard to win.

Team India departs for Australia to play four-test match series

Mumbai, Nov 22 (ANI): The 19-member Indian cricket team departed from Mumbai to play the upcoming Australia tour commencing from December 04 to January 06. Brisbane hosts the first of the four-test match series in which Virat Kohli will lead team India. Skipper and captain of Indian cricket team Mahendra Singh Dhoni, however, will take command of the team in the subsequent match which is scheduled for December 12 in Adelaide. In his absence, Naman Ojha and Wriddhiman Saha have been roped in as keepers.

SC does not agree to let Srinivasan contest BCCI elections

New Delhi, Nov 10 (ANI): The Petitioner in IPL spot fixing case said on Monday that the Supreme Court heard the case on IPL match fixing and did not agree to Srinivasan's Counsel's demand fro letting him contest the BCCI elections.

Sports stars hail govt's training initiative for athlete ahead of Olympic Games

New Delhi, Oct 29 (ANI): Sports stars hailed Modi government's initiative of better training programme for athletes ahead of Olympic Games in a bid to enhance their performance to bag more medals for the country. The Sports Ministry has decided to start a "Target Mission Olympic Podium Scheme", an initiative promoted by National Sports Development fund to identify sports personnel and train them for Rio de Janeiro 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympics and other major sporting events up to 2020 games. Appreciating the government's plan, Cricketer Rahul Dravid said the initiative will not only encourage the sportspersons but will also play a major role in increasing the medal tally of India in the future events. Olympian boxer Mary Kom said she being part of the planning committee would help in structuring a better programme for sportspersons, which would in turn help to boost their performance on the international platforms.

India hopes to get Sarita Devi's suspension reversed

Imphal, Oct 26 (ANI): The banned boxer, Sarita Devi and Boxing India is confident of her return to the ring before too long after the International Boxing Federation suspended the 29-year-old for her petulant display at the recent Asian Games at Incheon, South Korea. International Boxing Association had suspended Laishram Sarita Devi from all international competitions and events for protesting during the Asian Games in Incheon. Devi was furious after losing her light (57-60kg) semi-final boxing bout with South Korea's Park Ji-na on September 30, believing she should have been declared the winner. Devi refused to wear the bronze medal when it was presented to her, taking it only in her hand before trying to drape it over Park. When the presentation was over, Sarita left the medal behind, despite being told by the organisers to take it with her. The International Boxing Federation took a dim view of her actions, submitting a formal report to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) over her be

Mega sports event gives a boost to business and tourism in Assam

Guwahati, Oct 24 (ANI): People in the Northeast display an unmatched enthusiasm for football. And this spirit was evident during the 1st Indian Super League match of the Northeast United FC on their home turf in. Thousands of football fans queued up outside the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium at Sarasujai to watch the North East United FC take on Kerala Blasters and defeat them by 1-0. The Indian Super League fever has gripped Northeast and the football fans in the region are excited to watch top-class football and some of the best players of the game in action. During the tournament that will continue till 20th December, Guwahati will be hosting a number of matches for the Home team, North East United FC. With a number of tourists from both within the country and outside coming in to watch the matches, tourism sector in the state is sure to get a boost. The tournament has also come as a boon for the local businessmen.

Indian Super League's trophy unveiled in Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 06 (ANI): Reliance Industries Chief Mukesh Ambani's wife and founder chairperson of Football Sports Development, Nita Ambani unveiled the trophy of the Indian Super League (ISL) in Mumbai. Indian Super League is India's indigenous football championship scheduled to kick off on 12th October 2014. It is supported by All India Football Federation (AIFF). Designed by Frazer and Haws, the Indian Super League trophy stands 26 inches tall. The logo on the top band has the ISL colours assigned to it and the handles are ornately carved and embellished with 24k gold gild to imbue a sense of pride when held up. Amid glitz and glamour, world foot balling legends and iconic players of the eight Indian Super League clubs came together for the first time on same platform in India.

Mary Kom gets grand welcome in Imphal after bagging gold at Asiad

Imphal, Oct 06 (ANI): Indian woman boxer, MC Mary Kom, who won the gold medal at the Asian Games, got a grand reception at her hometown in Imphal. Hundreds of people waited at the airport to welcome her with traditional dance. She left for her house in an open vehicle. Her family and coach were proud of her achievement. Kom, a five-time world champion and Olympic bronze medallist, had to dig deep to beat Shekerbekova, who held her own in the opening round but was unable to hold off the Indian after that. Kom's win was her first at the Asian Games after she finished with bronze four years ago and her first major title in more than two years after she took a break to have her third child.

Men's hockey team receives grand welcome upon arrival in New Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 5 (ANI): The Indian men's hockey team, which won gold medal in the 17th Asian Games after defeating Pakistan, received a grand welcome upon its arrival in New Delhi on Sunday. A group of traditional dancers performed to the beats of drums. The Indian team defeated Pakistan 4-2 to win a Gold after a gap of 16 years. India, which last won the gold in the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, has also bagged direct entry to 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro after it beat Pakistan in the shoot out. However, the Indian team's coach, Terry Walsh, cautioned the players to continue working hard. India now has a total of 57 medals, which includes 11 Gold, 10 Silver and 36 Bronze. India's position is 8th in the overall medals tally at the Asiad.

Canadian biker enthralled to take part in mountain biking race in Shimla

Shimla, Oct 04 (ANI): Canadian biker, Cory Wallace, said on Friday that participating in a biking race in Himachal Pradesh for the first time was a great experience. Wallace clinched the men's title in the 10th edition of six-day Mountain Biking (MTB) Himalayas 2014. A total of 67 cycling riders from 14 different countries, including India, participated in this annual event of cycling. One of the female participants from India, Aparna, said in order to make mountain biking more popular, they will have to work hard for the next few years until this sport gets global recognition.