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IPL 2019: Opening partnerships set base for our batting to explode, says Colin Ingram

Mumbai, Mar 24 (ANI): While addressing a press conference, Delhi Capitals' batsman Colin Ingram said, "Special knock, last year watched Rishabh Pant from the couch he seemed in similar form, it's a great sign for us that he is in good form, he is a match winner of the day. Loosing early wicket in the partnership is probably vital that time, it's been a great time to build certain relationship quickly enjoyed that partnership with Shikhar Dhawan that set the base for our innings to explode fortunately guys down the order they came to the party and made it happened." Mumbai Indians were bowled out for 176 runs in 19.2 overs. Delhi Capitals (DC) opened their IPL 2019 campaign with a 37-run win against three-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

IPL 2019: MI lost opening game due to lack of partnerships, says Yuvraj Singh

Mumbai, Mar 25 (ANI): While addressing a press conference Yuvraj Singh said, "just tried to take my time on the pitch because wickets were falling and I don't want to end up getting close to the game, happy the way I was hitting the ball but the most important thing is winning the game and learn from the mistakes and going to the next game. Losing Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock we couldn't get partnerships going, if we could have got 20-30 partnership we could have got more close to the game." Mumbai Indians were bowled out for 176 runs in 19.2 overs. Delhi Capitals (DC) opened their IPL 2019 campaign with a 37-run win against three-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

IPL 2019: KXI Punjab, Rajasthan Royals sweat it out ahead of clash

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Mar 24 (ANI): Kings XI Punjab will take on Rajasthan Royals in their opening game in Jaipur on March 25. Players of the teams flexed their muscles ahead of important match. Rajasthan Royals has won one IPL trophy in 2008 under captainship of Shane Warne. Kings XI Punjab is helmed by Indian ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

Virat Kohli's coach polishing Malta cricket team for qualifying T20 World Cup

New Delhi, Mar 24 (ANI): Malta is an upcoming entry for an international cricket team which will try to enter ICC T20 World Cup. Malta is currently ranked 74th in ICC rankings. Virat Kohli's coach Rajkumar Sharma is going to coach inspiring cricket team of Malta. In a triangular tournament Malta will compete with Spain and Estonia to qualify for ICC T20 World Cup 2020. It's a great opportunity for Malta. Rajkumar Sharma is going to mentor Malta in an upcoming tournament. Rajkumar Sharma is known for coaching Virat Kohli in his childhood.

LS polls 2019: Will contest from wherever my party wants, says Digvijaya Singh

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), March 24 (ANI): After Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath suggested Bhopal seat for Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, the latter said he would prefer the Rajgarh parliamentary seat but will contest from wherever his party wants him for the Lok Sabha elections. "My Rajya Sabha term is till 2020 but even then if the party wants me to contest the Lok Sabha elections, my first preference will be the Rajgarh parliamentary seat. However I have told them that I will contest from wherever the party asks me," Singh told reporters in Indore.

IPL 2019: CSK fans flock to Chennai stadium to witness opening game

Chennai, Mar 23 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni is clashing with Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opening game. CSK fans in large numbers flocked to Chidambaram Stadium in yellow jersey to support the team. CSK has won IPL trophy thrice. Fans felt confident of CSK's performance in the opening game.

Jawans more important than cricket game: Gautam Gambhir on India vs Pakistan in WC 2019

New Delhi, Mar 18 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Sunday said that jawans are more important than any cricket game when asked about whether India should play Pakistan in the World Cup, and further said that there is nothing wrong in forfeiting the game for two points."It's up to the BCCI to decide. Personally, there's nothing wrong in forfeiting the game as well, 2 points aren't that important, for me jawans are more important than any cricket game. Country comes first," Gambhir told reporters in Delhi.

IPL Trophy tour to begin tomorrow

New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 Trophy tour will begin tomorrow from New Delhi. The coveted trophy is on display in the national capital. The much awaited IPL is scheduled to begin on March 23 in Chennai where the defending champions, Chennai Super Kings will face RCB. Its first season commenced on 18 April 2008. The winner of the first of IPL was Rajasthan Royals.

India's Krishnaveni, Sonu Kumar bag gold in judo at Special Olympics

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Mar 17 (ANI): Krishnaveni and Sonu Kumar from India won gold medal in judo event in women and men categories respectively at Special Olympics World Summer Games 2019 in Abu Dhabi. Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 is considered as the largest sports and humanitarian event in the world. This is India's 9th participation at the Special Olympics World Summer Games. Krishnaveni's coach Archana said, "She was practicing daily and now she is a gold medalist."

Indian athletes reach Abu Dhabi to participate in Special Olympics World Games 2019

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Mar 16 (ANI): Athletes from India reached Abu Dhabi to participate in Special Olympics World Games 2019. Over 7000 athletes will compete in 24 sports at the Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi. Special Olympics will host more than 170 countries this year. An athlete, Aparimita Singh is representing India in the 100m and 200 m races at the Special Olympics. Talking to ANI she said, "I have been practicing for a long time that si why I have reached here." The game saw a spell-bounding opening ceremony in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

15-day cricket coaching camp for girls conclude in Leh

Leh (JandK), Mar 15 (ANI): Under Khelo India 'Sports for Peace and development', a 15-day basic cricket coaching camp, which was organised for girls in Jammu-Kashmir's Leh has finally concluded. The camp was organsied by the District Administration through District Youth Services and Sports Department, Leh. About 30 girls participated in the coaching camp and to mark the conclusion of the camp, an exhibition match was played among girls. They were divided into two teams, Blue Team and Yellow Team, while the match was won by the Blue Team by 3 wickets. This 15 days coaching camp for the budding girls has been proven successful and hoped that Leh will soon be able to produce a good women cricket team.

No team to go as favourites in World Cup: Virat Kohli

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): While addressing press conference in New Delhi after losing series against Australia by 3-2, Indian skipper Virat Kohli said, "I don't think any one team starts as favourites in the World Cup. West Indies, England, New Zealand look strong, we are strong, now even Australia look balanced and Pakistan can defeat anyone on their day. So, very important to understand what mindset you take to the World Cup." The series against Australia was India's last before World Cup 2019.

Unfair to compare Rishabh Pant, MS Dhoni: Bowling coach Bharat Arun

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Team India bowling coach said that comparing the performance of Rishabh Pant and MS Dhoni would be unfair. Speaking to media he said, "It is very unfair to compare Rishabh Pant and Dhoni at this particular moment. Dhoni is huge, he is a legend. He has worked behind the stumps and is exemplary. When Virat needs somebody to talk to, he is a huge influence on team at that point of time." India is ready to take on Australia in the five-match ODI series on Wednesday, March 13 at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi. Australia has leveled the five-match ODI series against India at 2-2 on March 10. World Cup 2019 is scheduled to start from May 30.

Virat Kohli is terrific leader but MS Dhoni helps him when pressure is on: Shane Warne

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne on Tuesday said, "Virat Kohli is a terrific leader but several time we can have experience of MS Dhoni to help Virat when pressure is on. It's easy to captain a side when things are going well but when it's tough you need experience like you saw in MS Dhoni. MS Dhoni is a great player. He can bat anywhere whatever the team needs. He is adaptable and anyone criticizing him has no idea what they're talking about. India need him in World Cup, they need his experience and leadership skills on field to help Virat Kohli as well."

Defeat shows us area to improve before World Cup: Bowling coach Bharat Arun

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): India has been practicing to take on Australia in the five-match ODI series on Wednesday, March 13 at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi. Speaking to the media, team India bowling coach Bharat Arun said, "If you look at our success record it is more than 75 per cent. I think that is a huge success record for a team. Things like the last game do happen. I am happy that it happened now because it shows us area where we can improve before a big tournament like the world cup." Australia has leveled the five-match ODI series against India at 2-2 on March 10. World Cup 2019 is scheduled to start from May 30.

Australian High Commission hosts special evening for Australian cricket team

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Australian High Commission in India hosted a special evening for Australian cricket team in New Delhi today. The team enjoyed the evening accompanied by Captain Aaron Finch. Australian High Commissioner to India Harinder Kaur Sidhu was also gifted a personalised team jersey by Australian team. Australia recently won the 4th ODI against India levelling the series 2-2.

Virat Kohli needs MS Dhoni by his side: Bishan Singh Bedi

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI):Former Indian cricket captain Bishan Singh Bedi questioned decision of putting out MS Dhoni on rest for last two ODIs and said, "The is no spring chicken either but the team needs him. He is a very calming influence on the ground. The captain needs him by his side, he is visibly rough without him. It is not a good sign". India despite putting a good score on the board lost the 4th ODI against Australia.

'Young bloke' Rishabh Pant can't be compared with Dhoni: Shikhar Dhawan

Mohali (Chandigarh), Mar 11 (ANI): Reacting to Rishabh Pant missing the crucial catch of Australian batsman Ashton Turner who went on to take his side to the winning line, Shikhar Dhawan said that the wicketkeeper-batsman was a young bloke and thus cannot be compared to the experienced M.S. Dhoni. Speaking on the loss, Dhawan said that his side started well by putting a total of 358 runs in which the opener contributed 143 runs; however, Turner snatched the match from India. Dhawan added that winning and losing is part of the game.

Ind vs Aus: Fans hopeful of India's win in 4th ODI

Mohali (Punjab), Mar 10 (ANI): The 4th ODI match between India and Australia is going to be played today Punjab Cricket Association Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium. The Indian team, led by Captain Virat Kohli, is leading the series with 2-1. The former Indian skipper MS Dhoni will not be in action for the last two ODI's of series, including the Mohali match and this has disappointed many of his fans. Fans seem to be very excited about the match and have full faith in the Indian players that they will make India win proudly. A cricket fan said, "I am a big fan of Virat Kohli and I hope that he makes a century and makes India win". Another fan from UP said, "Rohit Sharma will score 200 again as he scored in the last match, India will definitely win."

Ind vs Aus: Teams arrive in Chandigarh for 4th ODI

Chandigarh, Mar 04 (ANI): Players of Indian and Australian cricket teams arrived in Chandigarh ahead of match with Australia ahead of 4th ODI. The fourth ODI match between India and Australia will be played at Mohali Cricket Stadium on Sunday. India is leading the five match ODI series with 2-1.