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Dhoni rested for remaining two ODIs: Batting Coach Sanjay Bangar

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Mar 09 (ANI): Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been rested for the remaining two ODI matches against Australia, batting coach Sanjay Bangar informed media in Ranchi post the match conference. Rishab Pant will get behind the wickets in Dhoni's absence. Speaking on India losing the third ODI against Australia, Bangar praised the batting of the opposite side while also expressing disappointment over lack of dew on the pitch.

Ind vs Aus: Indian cricket team sweat it out ahead of 3rd ODI

New Delhi, Mar 07 (ANI): Speaking on the grenade blast at a bus stand in Jammu, where one died and injured over 25 people, Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre said, "Local investigation has been initiated into the incident. We will get the details, we are proud of our forces. The government has already given complete liberty to the forces to take all necessary steps and that is being done. Terrorists are on the run and I'm sure forces will take care of all these."

Smriti Mandhana expresses confidence in India's pace bowling attack

Guwahati (Assam), Mar 06 (ANI): India will take on England in the second T20 match at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on March 07, 2019. In the recent interview, while addressing to media, Indian women's cricket team skipper Smriti Mandhana praised her cricket team and said, "We have really good pace bowlers coming in. You won't get someone like Jhulan Goswami because she has so much of experience. It is wrong to expect a pace bowler like Jhulan in the second match and delivering the same thing because she is one of her kind. I played the Presidents-XI match as well. Even I used to feel like seeing the pace bowlers, they did a brilliant job. We got 4/5 wickets in first 10 overs and those were all pace bowlers. There is a depth and you have to give enough chances to be a match winner for India." Talking about the first inning, she added, "The first wicket was really good to bat on. If the wickets change in the second inning then we would think as a team that the decision was wrong

Nagpur ODI: Team India takes 2-0 lead against Australia

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Mar 06 (ANI): The Indian cricket team reached the target of 250 in 48.2 overs to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against Australia. Virat Kohli's 40th one-day International century and Vijay Shankar;s two-wicket haul in the dead over tilted the match in India's favour. This match was held at Nagpur yesterday. While addressing the post match press conference, Vijay Shankar said, "When you are represent your country; It is an opportunity for you to win the match for the country. That preparation that in did after the 40th over helped me to stay really calm. I was not under any pressure." With this win india has registered the 500th ODI victory.

Not in ICC's Domain to boycott any country: BCCI Secretary

Mumbai, Mar 04 (ANI): BCCI Secretary Amitabh Choudhary stated that it's not within domain of ICC to make a comment or be able to take a decision on boycotting any country emanating terror. He said, "It's not within domain of ICC to be able to take a decision. It has agreed to address issues related to security of players and fans."

Ind vs Aus: Indian cricket team sweat it out ahead of match

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Mar 04 (ANI): Players of Indian cricket team were seen practicing ahead of match with Australia on Monday. The second ODI match between India and Australia is to be played at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Tuesday. India is leading the five match ODI series with 1-0.

Indian and Australian cricket teams arrive in Nagpur ahead of second ODI

Nagpur (Maharashtra) Mar 03 (ANI): The Indian and Australian teams arrived in Nagpur for upcoming second ODI match which is going to be held at Vidarbha Cricket Association stadium in Nagpur on Tuesday, March 5. India kicked off the five matches ODI series against Australia with a six wicket win in Hyderabad on Saturday.

Facebook working to roll out its own 'stablecoin': Report

New Delhi, Mar 03 (ANI): In an era where digital currencies are fast evolving, Facebook is also looking at hopping on the wagon and bring out its own exclusive cryptocurrency. As The New York Times reports, internet companies including Facebook, Telegram, and Signal are planning to roll out new cryptocurrencies over the next year that will allow one to send money to contacts through their messaging platforms. Facebook's project is the most anticipated as it is working on a coin that users of WhatsApp could send to friends and family instantly, similar to how Paypal works; crossing international borders for money transfers. Sources told the publication that Facebook has more than 50 engineers working on the cryptocurrency project. The team working on the project is reportedly tasked to first come up with a coin that would be pegged to the value of traditional currencies, dubbed 'stablecoins'. Despite the huge potential bitcoins or cryptocurrencies could unlock, there are tons of regulat

Ind vs Eng: Women cricket team sweat it out ahead of match

Guwahati (Assam), Mar 03 (ANI): T20 international matches between India and England women cricket team is to be played at ACA stadium at Barsapara. The team was seen practicing at the stadium in Guwahati. The English team, who are touring India, will play the three match T20I series on March 04, 07 and 09 here. Both the team looks forward to build towards the next T20 World Cup to be held in Australia and New Zealand.

Indian team believe in process more than result: Kedar Jadhav after beating Australia in 1st ODI at Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Mar 02 (ANI): India reached the target of 237 in 48.2 overs, riding on a 141-run unconquered stand between Kedar Jadhav's 81* and Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 59, to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series. This match was held at Hyderabad today. While addressing the post match press conference, middle-order batsman of the Indian cricket team Kedar Jadhav said, "Every victory is very valuable and it adds confidence in you and your team. It tells how the team is progressing overall. We as a team have always believed in process more than the result." "It's good to be playing consistently for India and doing well. Captain and team management have always shown faith in me which boosts your confidence level," he added. India had lost the two preceding T20 Internationals.

India vs Australia: Team India gear up for comeback

Hyderabad, Mar 01 (ANI): After facing defeat in T20 series against Australia, India is now looking to level scores. 1st One Day International will be held in Hyderabad. It is India's last series before World Cup 2019. India lost to Australia by 2-0 in T20 international.

India vs Aus: Team India sweat it out ahead of match

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Feb 26 (ANI): Players of Indian Cricket Team were seen practicing at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday. India will play the final match of T20I series against Australia on February 27. Australia is leading the two match T20I series with 1-0.

Not easy to score on sluggish wickets: Jasprit Bumrah after Australia beat India in 1st T20I

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 25 (ANI): The Australian cricket team won by three wickets and took 1-0 lead in two-match T20I series on Sunday. Fast bowler of Indian cricket team Jasprit Bumrah became the second Indian player to breach the 50-wicket mark in the T20I format. Ravichandran Ashwin was the first Indian to reach this mark. He achieved the milestone during the 1st T20I against Australia in Visakhapatnam when he dismissed Peter Handscomb in the 19th over of Australia's innings. While addressing the post match press conference in Visakhapatnam, India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah said, "I was just focusing on what my strengths are and what the wicket is because the wicket was little difficult to bat on. It is not easy to score on such sluggish wickets. I was figuring out my options what I should do and I was trying to execute that".

I played just like I had practiced: Saurabh Chaudhary after winning gold in Men's 10 m air pistol

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on winning gold in Men's 10 m air pistol event at International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2019 and breaking World Record with 245 points, Indian sport shooter Saurabh Chaudhary said, "My performance was very good. Breaking world record wasn't there on my mind; I played just like I had practiced."

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar flags off New Delhi Marathon

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar flagged off New Delhi Marathon at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday. Thousands of people thronged the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to participate in the IDBI Federal Life Insurance New Delhi Marathon. The marathon is being organised in four categories- 42.195 km long full marathon, 21.095 km long half marathon, timed 10 km run and 5 km long Swacch Bharat Run. Sachin also performed push-ups as a part of an initiative through which money will be donated to 'Bharat Ke Veer' contribution platform.

Our fight is for Kashmir not against Kashmir: PM Modi

Tonk (Rajasthan), Feb 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Rajasthan's Tonk on Saturday. He paid tribute to the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in Pulwama terror attack. Remarking that the whole world is supporting India in this hour of difficulty, he said, "I'm proud of our jawans who within 100 hours sent the perpetrators of the attack on their comrades, to the place where they belong." Clearing his stand on terrorism he added, "Our fight is against terrorism and enemies of humanity. Our fight is for Kashmir not against Kashmir, not against Kashmiris. What happened to Kashmiri students in last few days, such things should not happen in this country."

India vs Aus: Team India sweats it out ahead of match

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 23 (ANI): Players of Indian cricket team were seen practicing at Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. The two match T20I series between both the countries will start from February 24.

Will go by what Govt, BCCI decides: Virat Kohli on India-Pak World Cup match

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 23 (ANI): While addressing the media on the issue of banning India and Pakistan World Cup match which is scheduled on June 16, Skipper of Indian Cricket Team Virat Kohli said, "Our sincere condolences to the families of CRPF soldiers who lost their lives in Pulwama Attack. We stand by what the nation wants to do and what the BCCI decides to do. We will go by what the Government and the BCCI decides, we will respect that".

Ind vs Aus: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma arrives in Visakhapatnam ahead of 1st T20s

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 23 (ANI): Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli and Vice Captain Rohit Sharma arrived in Visakhapatnam on Friday. The city is in the grip of cricket fever as the men in blue are all set to clash with the Australian cricket team. First of the two T20s match will be played at the ACA-VDCA cricket stadium on Sunday.

To play or not should be decided by govt: Kapil Dev on cricket match with Pakistan

Pune (Maharashtra), Feb 23 (ANI): In the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack which took place on February 14, there has been a demand by a huge section of the country that the fixture between the neighboring nations in the sporting event be cancelled. While speaking to ANI on cricket match with Pakistan, former Indian cricketer and cricketing legend Kapil Dev said, "To play or not to play is something which does not have to be decided by people like us. It has to be decided by government. It's better if we don't give an opinion and leave it to government and concerned people. What they decide will be in interest of the nation. We will do what they want."