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Ind vs WI: Ecstatic cricket fans throng Cuttack stadium for series decider

Cuttack (Odisha), Dec 22 (ANI): Ecstatic cricket teams started gathering outside the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack for the series decider between India and West Indies on December 22. Both teams are levelled 1-1 in the three-match ODI series. West Indies clinched the first game by 8 wickets but was outdone by Indian batters in the next which the 'Men in Blue' won by 107 runs. Locals of Odisha which have come from all parts of the state are thronging the Barabati Stadium to witness the series decider.

Indian U-19 cricket team departs for South Africa

Mumbai, Dec 20 (ANI): The Under-19 cricket team of India departed for South Africa on December 20. They departed from Mumbai today morning. They will be playing three one-day matches against the Proteas U-19 side which will be followed by a quadrangular series featuring South Africa U-19, India U-19, Zimbabwe U-19 and New Zealand U-19 teams. The 13th edition of the U-19 World Cup will be played among 16 teams, split into four groups, from January 17 in South Africa. India are placed in Group A with first-time qualifier Japan, New Zealand and Sri Lanka.

Pani puri seller beats all odds, selected for U-19 World Cup

Thane (Maharashtra), Dec 18 (ANI): Sheer determination of a Pani puri seller has paid off as young cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal made it to U-19 squad of India for World Cup 2020. Yashasvi used to sell Pani puri to meet his expenses and used to sleep on ground. Yashasvi always dreamt of becoming a part of Indian team. Yashaswi is toiling hard to give his best as all-rounder. Under-19 World Cup will commence in South Africa in January 2020.

U19 World Cup: Head Coach sheds light on India's preparation

Bengaluru, Dec 16 (ANI): Ahead of the Under-19 World Cup, while addressing a press conference in Bengaluru on December 15, the head coach of India's U-19 cricket team Paras Mhambrey said, "I think the process is very important, which we observed last time as well. The preparation actually started one and a half years back before the World Cup campaign." "You can't judge a tournament by just winning it for the larger picture. It is good to win and especially at the platform we are right now," he added. "Focus for us is generally the development of the player and that is something we really focus on. It is the stepping stone for one of the tournaments that the player will play ahead in his career. There is first-class cricket after that and other opportunities as well," he further stated. "Good thing for us is that it is a balanced side. So going into the tournament depending on the conditions you are on the position to play at the best level," Paras Mhambrey concluded his statement. Ind

Ind vs WI: Trying to improve every day, says Rishabh Pant

Chennai, Dec 16 (ANI): India suffered defeat against West Indies in the 1st One Day International in Chennai. Rishabh Pant's knock of 71 (69) went in vain as West Indies chased down India's total with help of two centuries by Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope. Rishabh Pant said that he is trying to improve every day to help team India.

Ind vs WI: Nice to have Pollard around, says Hetmyer after his blistering knock

Chennai, Dec 16 (ANI): Shimron Hetmyer led West Indies towards win in the opening One Day International against India in Chennai with his impressive ton 139 (106). West Indies managed to cruise past India's total in 47.5 overs. Hetmyer said that it's great to be around world's best finishing batsmen like Pollard.

Veer Savarkar's grandson hits back at Rahul Gandhi over his jibe

Mumbai, Dec 14 (ANI): Grandson of Veer Savarkar, Ranjit Savarkar reacted over Rahul Gandhi's statement during a public gathering at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi. Rahul Gandhi during rally said, "My name is not Rahul Savarkar, won't apologise for the truth."Ranjit Savarkar said, "I am glad that Rahul's name is not Savarkar." Rahul Gandhi should be glad that his grandmother Indira Gandhi removed her 'Nehru' surname. He further slammed Congress Party and said 'they worked under Britishers after the Independence'.

Ind vs WI: Roston Chase great asset for team, says Kieron Pollard

Chennai, Dec 14 (ANI): West Indies Cricket Team skipper Kieron Pollard on December 14 held a press conference ahead of the first ODI against Indian Cricket Team. He praised Roston Chase by saying that he brings a good balance in the team. "He is a Test batsman, I think he is a great asset for us," said Pollard.

Change habits and focus on what you want to achieve: Pollard's message to young players

Chennai, Dec 14 (ANI):: West Indies Cricket Team skipper Kieron Pollard on December 14 held a press conference ahead of the first ODI against Indian Cricket Team. He said that younger guys should change their habits and be more focused on what they want to achieve and put it more into their games. He was replying to a question on Team coach praised Indian Cricket Team skipper Virat Kohli for his hard work.

Shivam Dube would become good all-rounder as he gains confidence: Bharat Arun

Chennai, Dec 13 (ANI): Indian Cricket Team Bowling Coach Bharat Arun held a press conference in Chennai ahead of the first ODI against West Indies. He hailed cricketer Shivam Dube by saying that he is an exciting talent for team India and as he gains in confidence he would become a good all-rounder. "Shivam Dube is an exciting prospect and I think he is gaining confidence with every game," said Arun.

India plays every match with World Cup in mind: Bharat Arun

Chennai, Dec 13 (ANI): Indian Cricket Team Bowling Coach Bharat Arun held a press conference in Chennai ahead of the first ODI against West Indies. He said that every match that Team India plays, it keeps World Cup in mind. "There is a different scenario, different process you need to be following and how good that you are able to follow the process that is being set for every individual is a challenge," said Arun.

West Indies bowling coach lauds Virat's devotion towards cricket

Chennai, Dec 13 (ANI): Ahead of the ODI matches against India, West Indies bowling coach Roddy Estwick on December 13 held a press conference in Chennai. While addressing the mediapersons, Estwick hailed the Indian Skipper Virat Kohli's hard work and his dedication towards cricket. He said, "You got a benchmark like Virat Kohli, somebody who you see in the gym, who work very hard and once our players can learn from players like that, then we got a chance, without hard work there is no success." Estwick said that hard work is boring but it gives you success.

Playing against Team India is helping our spinner bowlers to raise their game: Roddy Estwick

Chennai, Dec 13 (ANI): Ahead of the ODI matches against India, West Indies bowling coach Roddy Estwick on December 13 held a press conference in Chennai. He said that it's a career for his team's spinner bowlers. "It's all about learning, it's about building blocks for 2023, a fifty over world cup, how better to learn against the best, it helps you to raise your game, helps you to raise the standards, it's good that we can play against a quality side like India," he said.

Happy the way team performed in T20I series: WI Bowling Coach

Chennai, Dec 13 (ANI): Ahead of the ODI matches against India, West Indies bowling coach Roddy Estwick on December 13 held a press conference in Chennai. He said that the team is happy the way it performed in the T20 matches and hope to show the same performance in the One Day International matches also. The first ODI matches will be played between India and West Indies on December 15 in Chennai. India clinched the T20i triumph from West Indies.

West Indies team sweats it out ahead of 1st ODI with India

Chennai, Dec 13 (ANI): West Indies players practiced at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai ahead of first ODI against India on December 13. Both teams will face off in the first match of the three-match ODI series on December 15. Men in Blue had already won the T20 International series.

MS Dhoni is number one footballer in Indian Cricket Team: Rohit Sharma

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): As Rohit Sharma became the first-ever La Liga brand ambassador in India, he termed MS Dhoni as the best football player in the team. "MS Dhoni is the number one football player. There are few guys like Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Hardik Pandya they follow football and they do watch all these footballers," Rohit said during the media briefing. Expressing his happiness after becoming the La Liga brand ambassador Rohit also said that it's an honour to be part of such a high-profile league.

Don't expect to be at top if you intent to play international cricket for long time: Kieron Pollard

Mumbai, Dec 12 (ANI): India won the third T-20I match by 67 runs against West Indies in Mumbai on December 11. The 'Men in Blue' have won the T-20I series by 2-1. While addressing the post match press conference, the skipper of West Indies Cricket Team, Kieron Pollard said, "When you lead a team in terms of what you want to apply, your plans, you want to be thinking 2-3 overs in front. In cricket, sometimes you take chance and it works but sometimes it doesn't." "Sitting in different dressing rooms with a lot of legends and listening to them talking about cricket that how they prepare and go about in different situations. Even if I am not the captain then also I think what we could do to be one step ahead of the opposition," he added. "If you intent to play international cricket for long time then don't expect to be at high only as you will going to have some low time as well and this is how you bounce back in any situation," Pollard further stated.

Ind vs WI: We need to stick to our strengths and will do what's best for team, says KL Rahul

Mumbai, Dec 12 (ANI): India won the third T-20I match by 67 runs against West Indies in Mumbai on December 11. The 'Men in Blue' have won the T-20I series by 2-1. While addressing the post match press conference, opening batsman of the Indian Cricket Team KL Rahul said, "Each team has its own strengths and we do have big six hitters and all of us can hit sixes but we are most skilled and we still manage to get 220 or 240 total." "It is not the first time that we have made 200 plus total and have done it often," he added. "We need to stick to our strengths and what works best for us and our team. What we are all blessed with is strength and we try to use it. We back our strength," he further stated.

Ind vs WI: Didn't execute as we wanted, says Kieron Pollard

Mumbai, Dec 12 (ANI): India won the third T-20I match by 67 runs against West Indies in Mumbai on December 11. The 'Men in Blue' have won the T-20I series by 2-1. While addressing the post match press conference, the skipper of West Indies Cricket Team, Kieron Pollard said, "I thought we didn't execute as we wanted. This series was in terms of where we need to improve. They got away from us but we have chased 230 against South Africa so it wasn't impossible but it was going to be a top level battle." "We fought till the end but having said that as a batting unit in this series we were consistent," he added. "Guys are going in right direction as they are showing their intent but it was a good stuff for us throughout the series," he further stated.

Rohit Sharma addresses media ahead of 3rd T20I series

Mumbai, Dec 10 (ANI): Vice-Captain of Indian cricket team Rohit Sharma addressed media ahead of 3nd T20 match against West Indies. The match will be played on December 11 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The third match will decide the winner of the series.