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Jyothi Vennam returns nation post winning Asian Archery Championships

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 03 (ANI): Archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam returned to India. She won gold in the mixed pair event in archery, alongside Abhishek Verma. She won the medal compound bow category at 21st Asian Archery Championships in Bangkok on November 27.

Davis Cup 2019: Champions return to nation post winning against Pak

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Tennis player Leander Paes along with Indian Davis Cup team returned to India from Kazakhstan on Dec 02. India's non-playing captain Rohit Rajpal who was also part of the team, was also present. India secured a 4-0 lead against Pakistan in the Davis Cup, progressing to 2020 Qualifiers. Leander Paes recorded his 44th Davis Cup doubles win.

Sourav Ganguly arrives at BCCI office for Annual General Meeting

Kolkata, Dec 01 (ANI): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly arrived at BCCI office on Dec 01. Former Indian skipper Mohammad Azharuddin also arrived there. They are there for the Board's Annual General Meeting.

MS Dhoni shares two best moments of his life

Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): Former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni described the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup as two best moments of his life. "When we came back to India from 2007 T20 World Cup, we took a trip in an open bus at Marine Drive, and it was jam packed from all sides. People had come out of their cars, and the kind of smile they had on their faces, it felt really good after seeing that... second instance, I would say the 2011 World Cup when we needed 15-20 runs, and all the spectators at the Wankhede Stadium started chanting Vande Mataram. So, these two moments, I think, will be difficult to replicate," Dhoni said at a brand event in Mumbai on November 28.

Practice match with pink ball before D/N Test would have helped us: Bangladesh coach

Kolkata, Nov 23 (ANI): Bangladesh's cricket team coach Russell Domingo on Friday said that a practice match ahead of the pink-ball Test would have definitely helped them. "We did request a practice match with pink ball, but with current schedule it was not possible. A practice match would have helped us." India ended day one of the ongoing day-night Test against Bangladesh at the score of 174/3 after wrapping up the first innings of the 'Tigers' at just 106 runs at the Eden Gardens.

Incredible to see football growing in India: Micah Richards

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI): Former Manchester City star defender Micah Richards is in Mumbai to inspire kids about playing football for a better chance to make a living. While speaking to media persons, Richards said, ""The trip has been good. I like how passionate the fans are. Cricket is immensely popular here, but to bring football and to see how much it is growing in the country, it is incredible." Richards was a part of the Premier League winning Manchester City side during the 2011-12 season. Being a defender, he managed to score nine goals for the club. Richards received 13 international caps between 2006 and 2012.

Cricket enthusiasts gather outside Eden Gardens to witness historic day-night Test match

Kolkata, Nov 22 (ANI): The city of joy-Kolkata is all set to witness historic day-night Test match between India and Bangladesh on November 22. Both the teams will play day-night Test match for the first time with pink ball. Fans have gathered outside Eden Gardens stadium to supports their respective team. Enthusiasm among cricket fans can be seen clearly in Kolkata.

Bangla Tigers gear up for 1st day-night match in Kolkata

Kolkata, Nov 21 (ANI): Bangladesh Cricket Team or popularly known as 'the tigers' practiced and improved their skills ahead of the 1st-ever day-night test match. The match is scheduled to begin on November 22. It will be the 1st instance, where India and Bangladesh will play with the pink ball. The entire 'Eden Gardens' was decorated with pink lights ahead of the match.

'Men in Blue' gear up for 1st day-night match in Kolkata

Kolkata, Nov 21 (ANI): Indian cricket team was seen practicing with pink ball in Kolkata ahead of the 1st-ever day-night test match. The match is scheduled to begin on November 22. It will be the 1st instance where India and Bangladesh team will play with pink ball. The entire stadium 'Eden Gardens' was decorated with pink lights ahead of the match.

Virat Kohli addresses media ahead of 2nd Test match in Kolkata

Kolkata, Nov 21 (ANI): Skipper of Indian cricket team Virat Kohli addressed the media ahead of 2nd test match. The second Test match between India and Bangladesh will start from November 22 in Kolkata. It will be first ever Day/Night Test of teams and will be played by pink ball. India won handsomely 1st Test by an innings.

Sourav Ganguly inspects pitch at Eden Gardens

Kolkata, Nov 20 (ANI): Indian cricket team was seen practicing with pink ball in Kolkata ahead of the 1st-ever day-night test match. BCCI President Sourav Ganguly decided to visit the stadium to inspect the pitch. The match is scheduled to begin on November 22. It will be the 1st instance where Indian and Bangladesh will play with pink ball.

Bangladesh players sweat it out ahead of 1st day-night match in Kolkata

Kolkata, Nov 20 (ANI): Players of Bangladesh cricket team were seen practicing with pink ball at Eden Gardens ahead of the 1st-ever day-night test match of the team scheduled to begin on November 22. It will be the 1st instance where Indian and Bangladesh will play with pink ball. Eden Gardens has also been decorated with pink lights and historic match has got a special mascot.

First D/N Test: Eden Gardens decorated with pink lights for pink-ball match

Kolkata, Nov 20 (ANI): As the first-ever day-night Test in India is inching closer, the venue of the match, Eden Gardens, is being decorated with pink lights. The entire stadium along with Sourav Ganguly stand and Jagmohan Dalmiya stand is being decorated for the historic match between India and Bangladesh, starting from November 22. The match will be played with a pink ball. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will also be present.

SG manufacturing plant all set to deliver pink balls to BCCI

Meerut (UP), Nov 19 (ANI): India will play their 1st-ever day-night test match against Bangladesh in Kolkata from November 22. It will be the 1st instance of the SG Pink ball being used in an international match. The SG manufacturing plant in Meerut is all set to deliver the pink balls to the BCCI for the first day-night test match. The company has already given 120 pink balls for the practice sessions. SG believes that the pink ball will pass its first international test with flying colours. While speaking to ANI, SG, Marketing Director, Paras Anand said, "We are ready to deliver our pink balls to the BCCI. In the beginning, BCCI has asked to deliver 72 balls but till now we have delivered them 120 balls.

Kolkata 'day-night' test to be historic occasion: CAB secretary Dalmia

Kolkata, Nov 19 (ANI): Abhishek Dalmia, secretary of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), on November 19 said the upcoming first-ever 'day-night' test match between India and Bangladesh will be a historic occasion for the Eden Gardens. "I think every match is special and obviously the fact that for the first time a Test match is being held under lights and that says it all. It is a historic occasion. There is no doubt about it. Eden Gardens has witnessed a lot of historical occasions in the past. The first World Cup final outside India was held here and the first day and night ODI in the country was held here," Dalmia told ANI. India and Bangladesh will play their Test under lights at the Eden Gardens from November 22-26.

Consistent hungriness key to remain no. 1 cricket team in world: Indian Bowling Coach

Indore (MP), Nov 16 (ANI): Indian cricket team bowling coach Bharat Arun and batting coach Vikram Rathour on November 16 held a press conference in Indore after the 'Men in Blue' defeated the 'Tigers' by an innings and 130 runs. While addressing the gathering, bowling coach Bharat Arun said that to be the number one team in the world over the period of three years, it needs to stay hungry. "Getting there is difficult; staying there is more difficult so I think to be the number 1 team over period of three years you need to stay consistently hungry," said Arun.

14-yr-old bags 3 gold medals at Asian Shooting Championships

Hyderabad, Nov 15 (ANI): Hyderabad-based girl Esha Singh left a remarkable feat at 14th Asian Shooting Championships in Qatar's Doha. She bagged three medals in junior category. She now aims at 2022 youth Olympics. "It has not been easy for me as I worked really hard and practised more and more by training more than eight hours at shooting range," said Esha while talking to ANI.

Next Test match with 'pink ball' will be a historic moment: Ravichandran Ashwin

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 14 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Indore, Indian Cricket Team spin spearhead Ravichandran Ashwin said, "The next Test match with pink ball is a great welcoming sign. For India it is important. Hopefully, that Test match will be a historic moment." India were trailing behind 64 runs at the end of play on the first day after bundling out Bangladesh for 150 in their first innings at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.

India vs Bangladesh Test 1: Fans flock to Indore's stadium to support their teams

Indore (MP), Nov 14 (ANI): India vs Bangladesh 1st Test match kicked off today, Indian cricket fans flocked to stadium and showed their love via placards and posters. Fans also painted tricolor on their face. On the other side, an elderly has turned up with enthusiasm to support Bangladesh. Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque won the toss and opted to bat in the first Test against India in Indore.

Bangladesh team practices in Indore ahead of first test against India

Indore (MP), Nov 13 (ANI): Bangladesh cricket team on November 13 brushed up their skills ahead of first test match with the 'Men in Blue' in Indore. The two test matches will be played in Indore and Kolkata on November 14 and 22 respectively. India will host their first ever pink-ball test match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata from November 22. All eyes are already on the second test between India and Bangladesh.