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BCCI will support Virat Kohli in every possible way: Sourav Ganguly

Mumbai, Oct 23 (ANI): While addressing press conference after taking charge as the President of Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) in Mumbai, Sourav Ganguly said, Virat Kohli is the most important man in Indian cricket the cricket body will support him in every possible way. "I will speak to him (Virat Kohli) tomorrow. He is the captain of India. He is the most important man in Indian cricket. We will support him in every possible way," he added.

BCCI elections done as per Constitution: CoA Chief Vinod Rai

Mumbai, Oct 23 (ANI): BCCI general body meeting held at headquarters today. Speaking on internal elections in BCCI, Committee of Administrators (CoA) Chief Vinod Rai said that BCCI elections are done as per Constitution. "Our job was to implement the constitution. We got the BCCI elections done as per the Constitution. We only had the Supreme Court order that had to be followed," said Vinod Rai.

BCCI members hold general body meeting at headquarters

Mumbai, Oct 23 (ANI): General body meeting of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was held at its headquarters in Mumbai. Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin and Committee of Administrators (CoA) chief Vinod Rai arrived for the meet. Sourav Ganguly took charge as the President of BCCI.

Pro Kabaddi 2019, Eliminator 2: U Mumba vs Haryana Steelers video highlights

In Eliminator 2 of Pro Kabaddi 2019, U Mumba produced an all-round performance to outwit Haryana Steelers 46-38 at the EKA Arena by TansStadia, Ahmedabad on Monday. Raiders Abhishek Singh (16 points) and Arjun Deshwal (15 points) made huge impact for the Season Two champions who outperformed Haryana in all departments to book a semi-final date against Bengal Warriors

Pro Kabaddi 2019, Eliminator 1: UP Yoddha vs Bengaluru Bulls video highlights

In Eliminator 1 of Pro Kabaddi 2019, Pawan Sehrawat did the star turn as defending champions Bengaluru Bulls outwitted UP Yoddha 48-45, to qualify for the semifinals at Eka Arena by TransStadia, Ahmedabad, on Monday. Star raider Pawan secured 20 raid points as the Bulls fought their way back to set up a semifinal clash with Dabang Delhi

Ind vs SA: Rohit's batting pace gave us lot of time to all out Proteas twice, says Kohl

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 22 (ANI): The Indian Cricket Team completed 3-0 whitewash of South Africa with innings and 202-run win in Jharkhand's Ranchi on October 22. While addressing the post match press conference, the skipper of Indian Cricket Team, Virat Kohli said, "I am happy that we as a team are playing really very well. The way Rohit Sharma has batted in this test series has given us sessions and almost 2-3 hours to rest." "It is only due to his batting pace that we have got a lot of time to bowl and get South African team all out twice," Kohli added.

Need to have 5 centres to keep test cricket alive: Virat Kohli

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 22 (ANI): The Indian Cricket Team completed 3-0 whitewash of South Africa with innings and 202-run win in Jharkhand's Ranchi on October 22. While addressing the post match press conference, the skipper of Indian Cricket Team, Virat Kohli said, "I am happy that we as a team are playing really very well. The way Rohit Sharma has batted in this test series has given us sessions and almost 2-3 hours to rest." "It is only due to his batting pace that we have got a lot of time to bowl and get South African team all out twice," Kohli added.

'Pound is stronger than rand': Proteas skipper on missing out SA top players

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 22 (ANI): The Indian Cricket Team completed 3-0 whitewash of South Africa with innings and 202-run win in Jharkhand's Ranchi on October 22. While addressing the post match press conference, the skipper of South African Cricket Team Faf Du Plessis said, "The opportunities are there for players in the domestic circle in England and lot of South African players are playing there at this moment. Obviously, from a financial point of view, the pound is stronger than rand so this is a concern for us." "But, the lesser of those things that there are for players to go overseas obviously that will be much beneficial for cricket in South Africa at this moment," he added. "We are losing our experience in international cricket but we are also losing our experience in domestic cricket as well. Your top players domestically are playing overseas so you are missing out your base players but it is very difficult to stop this," Proteas skipper further stated.

Ind vs SA: Our batting line-up was mentally weak, says Proteas skipper Faf Du Plessis

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 22 (ANI): The Indian Cricket Team completed 3-0 whitewash of South Africa with innings and 202 -run win in Jharkhand's Ranchi on October 22. While addressing the post match press conference, the skipper of South African Cricket Team Faf Du Plessis said, "I thought the way Indian seamers showed us (South African fast bowling attack) how to bowl speaks a lot of volume for the way that they have bowled in this series." "The pace, consistency and skill they showed us was class. Our batting line-up was mentally weak in the series," Faf Du Plessis added.

Ind vs SA: There was relentless pressure from Indian bowlers, says Proteas batsman

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 21 (ANI): India displayed brilliant performance with the ball on Day three of the third and final test match against South Africa. Speaking on this, Proteas batsman Zubayr Hamza said, "First half century for the national side, pretty happy was that, but also disappointing in the same breadth not having gone onto make use of that opportunity. It's been a tough day, disappointing for the side. We struggled to built partnership even under the time there was relentless pressure from the bowlers they were quite disciplined."

Ind vs SA: Debutant spinner Shahbaz Nadeem reveals his bowling strategy

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 21 (ANI): India displayed brilliant performance with the ball on Day three of the third and final test match against South Africa. Speaking on this, Indian Left arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem said, "My strength is something different from Jadeja. We were planning for the batsman what kind of shots they are playing, we were discussing on that, we were bowling on our strength. Instead of copying, we have to bowl on our strength."

7th International Military World Games underway in Wuhan

Wuhan (China), Oct 21 (ANI): 7th International Military Sports Council Military World Games is underway in China's Wuhan. 54 players form Indian armed forces contingent went to Wuhan to participate. More than 9000 soldiers are participating from over 100 countries. We will give our 200 percent in the tournament, said Indian boxing coach.

Ind vs SA: 'Most challenging knock for me', says Rohit Sharma on maiden double century

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 20 (ANI): On second day of the third test match played between the 'Men in Blue' and 'Proteas', game was called off early due to bad lights. The 3rd test match began in Jharkhand's Ranchi on October 19. Umpires decided that no further play can be possible on the day due to bad lights. Rohit Sharma became the fourth batsman to hit a double hundred in Test and ODI cricket. Indian Cricket Team ended the day in a strong position at 497/9 (declared) while South Africa (9/2) trailed India by 488 runs at stumps today. While addressing the post-match press conference, Indian Cricket Team star batsman Rohit Sharma said, "I wouldn't say it is frustrating as it is just a law of the game and the time it is suppose to finish it has to finish on that time only. I wasn't thinking about it at all because I know the time will come and whenever it's supposed to happen it will definitely happen." "I was trying to think positive at that point of time. I just went back happy because

Ind vs SA: It was Rohit's day, says Proteas spinner on hitman's double ton

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 20 (ANI): On second day of the third test match played between the 'Men in Blue' and 'Proteas', game was called off early due to bad lights. The 3rd test match began in Jharkhand's Ranchi on October 19. Umpires decided that no further play can be possible on the day due to bad lights. Indian Cricket Team ended the day in a strong position at 497/9 (declared) while South Africa (9/2) trailed India by 488 runs at stumps today. While addressing the post-match press conference, South African Cricket team Left-arm spinner George Linde said, "It's been lessons to be honest as 'Proteas' didn't expect to play test cricket and in this year, we didn't expect to come back to play the test series. If you told me to take four wickets then I can take it anytime in a year." "Unfortunately, it wasn't our day as it was Rohit's day so he played well and well done to him," he added.

'Right man, right time': Mohammad Kaif on Ganguly's selection as BCCI President

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif hailed the selection of Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President and said the latter is the "right man" to head the cricket body, and his selection came at the "right time and right place". Kaif also praised Rohit Sharma for his superb knocks in the ongoing test series against South Africa.

Ind vs SA: Rohit, Rahane punished the ball once wicket settled: Batting Coach

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 19 (ANI): While addressing a press conference post the stumps on day one of the third test between India and South Africa, host team's batting Vikram Rathore said that although there was some help in the track for the bowlers, once the wicket settled Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma punished the ball with great intent. "Ajinkya Rahane showed great intent today. Whenever he bats with this intent he looks really good player. They were bowling in good areas. There was some help in the wicket. You have to as a batsman needs to survive the time which Rohit did very well. Speaking on the partnership he said there was lot of intent. They punished the bat, ball once the wicket settled down little. So they could drive good shot played by Ajinkya. Great partnership."

Ind vs SA: 'Men in Blue' stretch muscles ahead of 3rd test

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 18 (ANI): Team India on October 18 sweat it out ahead of the third and final test match against South Africa. Both the teams will lock their horns for their final outing of the current test series, in Ranchi. 'Men in Blue' crushed the Proteas by innings and 137 runs in the second test in Pune to take an unassailable lead in the three-match test series. The match will start from October 19.

Players will benefit: Saha on Ganguly's selection as BCCI President

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 18 (ANI): Cricketer Wriddhiman Saha on October 18 showed his joy on former Indian cricket team skipper Sourav Ganguly of becoming BCCI's president. He said that players will be benefitted by BCCI's decision.

Happy to contribute for the team: Wriddhiman Saha

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 18 (ANI): Indian wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha on October 18 said that he is happy to wear the blue jersey back. He said that he out from the team for due to the injury and now he is happy to give his contribution for the team.

We are becoming impatient nowadays, says Sachin Tendulkar on road safety

Mumbai, Oct 18 (ANI): Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said on October 17 that nowadays people are becoming impatient. While speaking at an event on road safety in Mumbai, Sachin Tendulkar said, "Everyone wants everything to happen right away. I feel from my experience that you can either have it right or have it now," said Sachin Tendulkar. He also urged drivers to stop for elder persons who are crossing the road.