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Bangladesh Skipper doesn't consider Indian pace attack a 'threat'

Indore (MP), Nov 13 (ANI): Ahead of the 1st test match with Team India, Bangladesh cricket test team skipper Mominul Haque said that Indian pace bowlers are not a threat for his team. Rather than a challenge, facing Indian pace bowlers will be an opportunity for his team. "I don't think pace bowlers are threat, it will be a good challenge and opportunity for everyone, I always think like that," he added. 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.

'Day-night' format new way to bring excitement to Test cricket: Virat Kohli

Indore (MP), Nov 13 (ANI): Virat Kohli returns as Indian captain as 'Men in Blue' will take on Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series in Indore which starts on November 14. While addressing a press conference in Indore, Indian Skipper Virat said, "Day-night test match is a new way to bring excitement to Test Cricket and we all are very excited about that. The pink ball I played with yesterday, felt like it swings a lot more compared to the red ball. You require extra concentration to pick the pink ball suddenly when you are playing with red ball."

Team India focuses on its strength rather than thinking about opponents: Ajinkya Rahane

Indore (MP), Nov 12 (ANI): Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane praised the Bangladesh cricket team by saying that they played as a team. He said the team focuses on its strength rather than thinking about opponents. "We like to take one game at a time, which is Indore right now and we are focusing on this test match and then we will think about Kolkata," said Rahane.

Ind vs Ban: 'Men in blue' sweat it out in Indore ahead of 1st test

Indore (MP), Nov 12 (ANI): Team India stretched their muscles and practiced ahead of their match with Bangladesh cricket team in Indore. 'Men in Blue' is getting ready to face Bangladesh team in a two-match test series. India and Bangladesh will play the Indore Test slated to begin from November 14. In the two-match series, India and Bangladesh will also play their first-ever day-night Test at the Eden Gardens slated to begin from November 22.

Army man bags gold medal in 11th World Bodybuilding Championships 2019

Jeju Island (Korea), Nov 12 (ANI): Havildar Anuj Kumar Taliyan won gold medal in 11th World Bodybuilding Championships 2019 on Nov 11. The event was held at Jeju Island in Korea. Havildar Kumar won the medal in the 100+ kg category in the Championships. He is the member of the Madras Engineer Group (MEG) of the Indian Army, informally known as Madras Sappers.

Ind vs Ban: Losing wickets rapidly cost us the match, says Mahmudullah Riyad

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Nov 11 (ANI): After facing a 30-run loss against India in the final T20I of the three-match series, Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah Riyad said that losing wickets in a cluster cost them the match. "When we needed 49 runs off 30 balls, we had a chance but in the end, we lost wickets rapidly and that is what cost us the match. I am just disappointed that Naim played such a good inning, but we failed to win the match. If we would have won, it would have given Naim a lot of credit," said, Mahmudullah.

Ind vs Ban: Rohit's pep-talk got us motivated to win match, says Shreyas Iyer

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Nov 11 (ANI): After registering a 30-run win over Bangladesh in the final T20I of the three-match series, India batsman Shreyas Iyer revealed that skipper Rohit Sharma gave a pep-talk to all team-mates and that proved as a motivation to win the match. Chasing 175 for the win, Bangladesh was bundled out for 144, giving the Men in Blue a win by 30 runs. Deepak Chahar proved the main destructor as he scalped six wickets in the match. "Yeah, we were feeling the pressure. We know they are a good side and there is no team that you can underestimate in the shortest format. And in the previous two games we saw that they played a mesmerising brand of cricket," Iyer told reporters. "We were going little lethargic at the start, but once they started going, Rohit recalled all players inside the circle, he gave us a pep talk and after that, all of us got determined to win the match," he added.

Ind vs Ban: Teams gear up ahead of final T20

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Nov 09 (ANI): India and Bangladesh will lock horns in final T20 in Nagpur on November 10. Bangladesh opened the series with a victory over India, however, India bounced back in 2nd T20 in Rajkot by registering easy victory. Skipper Rohit Sharma led the team from the front with his blistering knock of 85 (43).

Treat for everyone to watch Rohit Sharma bat: Washington Sundar

Rajkot (Gujarat), Nov 08 (ANI): After defeating Bangladesh in second T20I, India's Washington Sundar stated that it is a treat to watch Rohit Sharma if he keeps on playing like this. Rohit Sharma as usual was on song today. While addressing the press conference, Washington Sundar said, "He is very experience especially in this format. He knows what to do. He is definitely an asset for the team. If he bats like this, it is honestly a treat for everybody. Rohit Sharma as usual was on song today."

Spinners have big role to play in T20 format, says Washington Sundar

Rajkot (Gujarat), Nov 08 (ANI): After defeating Bangladesh in second T20I, India's Washington Sundar stated that spinners have a very important role to play in short format of game. While addressing the press conference, Washington Sundar said, "Spinners have a very important role to play in shortest form of cricket. It is all about knowing what to do. Small things matter.""We thought 180 was a par score on this wicket. Restricting them to 153 as a bowling unit I think we did a very good job,"he added. India defeated Bangladesh on November 07 by eight wickets in the second T20I.

Team needs to work on mistakes and be ready for next game: Mahmudullah Riyad

Rajkot (Gujarat), Nov 08 (ANI): Bangladesh Skipper Mahmudullah Riyad stated that the team needs to rethink on today's mistakes and work for the next game. Addressing at the press conference, the Bangladesh skipper said, "I think the pressure wasn't on us straight from the start but we need to rethink as a group on what mistakes we have done in this game and try to correct them for the next game." "I don't blame anyone, I think it was the momentum of the game that we need to understood but we couldn't recognise those things and we fell short of runs," he added. India defeated Bangladesh on November 07 by eight wickets in the second T20I.

Ind vs Ban: Precautionary measures worked, match on time: Official on Cyclone 'Maha'

Rajkot (Gujarat), Nov 07 (ANI): Saurashtra Cricket Association Secretary Himanshu Shah said the T20I between India and Bangladesh in Rajkot will start on expected time and precautionary measures have worked against the Cyclone Maha which was seen as a spoilsport. "Fortunately, the precautionary measures worked and there is no problem due to rains that happened yesterday. The ground and stadium are ready and the match will start at 7 pm," Shah told ANI.

Boys are very energetic after winning first match: Bangladesh skipper

Rajkot (Gujarat), Nov 06 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Rajkot, Bangladesh cricket team captain Mahmudullah Riyad said, "I think it's a great opportunity when you already won the first game. Boys are feeling very energetic after wining first match. Tomorrow is another opportunity to win the game for Bangladesh." India will face their second T20I against Bangladesh on November 07 in Rajkot.

Ind vs Ban: Rohit Sharma opens up on Delhi loss and game plan for 2nd T20I

Rajkot (Gujarat), Nov 06 (ANI): India's stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma opened up on the loss against Bangladesh in the first T20I in Delhi, and told reporters how the 'Men in Blues' will tackle the 'Bengal Tigers' when both the team jump into the second match in Rajkot.

Youngsters need time to understand the game: Rohit Sharma on maiden T20 loss against Bangladesh

New Delhi, Nov 04 (ANI): Bangladesh defeated India by seven wickets in the first T20I at the Arun Jaitley stadium on November 03. This was their first-ever victory over India in the shortest format of the game. Captain Rohit Sharma said that there were promising youngsters in the team and they need some time to understand the game. "Shot making isn't easy in such pitches and young players need some time to know how to bat on such pitches," he added.

Team trusts wicketkeeper for decisions. Pant needs time to understand: Rohit Sharma

New Delhi, Nov 04 (ANI): After an unexpected maiden loss against Bangladesh in 1st T20, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma commented on Rishabh Pant's performance behind the wicket. Sharma said that when team is not in the right position, it trusts wicketkeeper and bowlers to make decisions. "Rishabh (Rishabh Pant) is still very young, he has hardly played 10-12 T20 games. So he will need to time to understand these things," he added.

'Nothing to lose' mindset will help us play fearlessly against India: Mushfiqur Rahim

New Delhi, Nov 04 (ANI): Mushfiqur Rahim displayed his batting skills at Arun Jaitley stadium on Sunday and managed to steal away 1st T20 from India's jaw. The batsman scored 60 of 43 deliveries to help Bangladesh chase down India's total of149 in 19.3 overs. "We have nothing to lose, we have come with this mindset and it will help us to play with our full potential and fearlessly," he added.

India vs Bangladesh: 'Match should happen', say cricket fans amid pollution scare in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 03 (ANI): The first T20I between India and Bangladesh is scheduled to happen at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Nov 03, although the thick layer of smog in the national capital is still keeping the suspense open. Fans gathered outside the stadium to witness the match. Being asked if match will be conducted amid the air pollution, one of the cricket fans said, "The match will happen and it must happen. Numerous fans have gathered to watch India playing and we are here to support the team. We want India to play well and win the match." Another fan said, "We cannot cancel match at the last moment. If they wanted to cancel, the step could have done way earlier." One of the cricket fans said, "Pollution will harm the players but match was scheduled six months before. Match should happen."

Ind vs Ban: Fans' excitement clashes with Delhi's air pollution ahead of 1st T20I

New Delhi, Nov 03 (ANI): Ahead of 1st T20I match against India, Bangladeshi fans have started arriving at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on November 03. The smog and fog in Delhi have seen players wear face masks during the practice sessions. Still, the match will continue as scheduled. Some fans were disappointed with the weather, while speaking to ANI, a fan said, "We are here to see the match smog will ruin the excitement. In Delhi, only smog is all-around." "Smog will effect on the match. We will not see the match from far inside the stadium because of so much pollution in Delhi," another fan told ANI. Despite the various pollution problems in Delhi, a fan from Bangladesh seemed happy and was enjoying in the weather while singing a song in Bangla.

Kejriwal urges all govts to come together on pollution issue, pins blame on stubble burning

New Delhi, Nov 03 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday appealed to all the governments to come together and discuss the pollution issue. He said, "All scientists and experts are saying that pollution from stubble burning is coming to Delhi, due to which there is pollution everywhere. We don't want to do any blame game; there should be no politics at this stage."