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India vs Australia: Successful in implementing team plan to achieve massive total, says Rishabh Pant

Sydney (Australia), Jan 04 (ANI): India put up a massive total on the scoreboard in the first innings of 4th Test match at Sydney Cricket Ground today. India declared at the score of 622/7. India will look forward to draw the last Test match at worse to win the series by 2-1. Indian wicketkeeper and batsman Rishabh Pant contributed immensely with his century. He said he was playing according to the team plan.

India vs Australia: Fans pin hope on Cheteshwar Pujara ahead of match

Sydney (Australia), Jan 04 (ANI): Indian cricket team fans in Australia are excited about the next test match between India and Australia on Friday. They have pinned hopes on batsman Cheteshwar Pujara who played well in previous matches. Today is the second day of the fourth test match. Cheteshwar Pujara scored a century on the 1st Day at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Virat Kohli becomes fastest to reach19000 international runs

New Delhi, Jan 03 (ANI): Indian cricket skipper Virat Kohli added another record to his kitty by becoming fastest batsman in the world to reach 19000 runs in International cricket. He surpassed his idol Sachin Tendulkar by 33 innings. He achieved the mark in 399 innings. Kohli reached 19000 runs in the Fourth Test match against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground. Skipper Kohli is on a roll as he broke several records in 2018. Indian Captain scored in 2018 with a total of 2735 international runs.

India vs Australia 4th Test: Marnus Labuschagne praises Pujara for his ton

Sydney (Australia), Jan 03 (ANI): India began the 4th Test with satisfactory score and Cheteshwar Pujara scored a century on the 1st Day at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne praised Pujara's batting and he said Australia has to put a big score on the board to win the match and draw the series. Indian leads the series by 2-0.

India vs Australia: Fans confident of India's win in finals

Sydney (Australia), Jan 03 (ANI): As India is leading with 2-1 against Australia in the four-match series, fans have expressed confidence of its win in the match. Fans reached the Sydney Cricket Stadium to witness the match. One of the fans said, "We will win this match as well and India will create history." The fans cheered for the Indian team outside the stadium.

Sachin Tendulkar reaches coach Ramakant Achrekar's residence to pay condolences

Mumbai, Jan 03 (ANI): Sachin Tendulkar reached his coach Ramakant Achrekar's residence to pay condolences on the latter's demise. Former cricketers Ajit Agarakar and Vinod Kambli also came to pay condolences. Achrekar died at the age of 87 due to age-related ailments on January 2. He breathed his last at his residence in Mumbai.

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar along with coach Bisweshwar Nandi meets CM Biplab Deb

Agartala (Tripura), Jan 02 (ANI): Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar along with her coach Bisweshwar Nandi met Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb in Agartala. She was also accompanied by her father Dulal Karmakar. This is her first meeting with the CM after she returned with a bronze medal at the vault event on the third day of the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Cottbus, Germany, held in November last year. Dipa gifted CM Deb with a book written on her. Dipa was the first woman Indian gymnast who got selected for the Olympics and had finished fourth at the Rio Olympics. After her meeting with the CM she said that her lone target is to get selected for the coming 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

India vs Australia 3rd Test: Indian skipper Kohli credits Mayank Agarwal, Bumrah for India's victory

Melbourne (Australia), Dec 30 (ANI): Indian won the third Test against Australia by 137 runs today. Indian skipper Virat Kohli expressed his happiness on second win in the series. He praised debutant Mayank Agarwal and Indian spearhead bowler Jasprit Bumrah for their contribution in the match. Mayank Agarwal scored his debut half century in the match and Bumrah took total of staggering 9 wickets in the match. India leads the series by 2-1 now.

India vs Australia: Indian bowling coach praises Bumrah for his performance in 3rd Test

Melbourne (Australia), Dec 29 (ANI): Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah led the team with the bowling attack and has taken eight wickets so far in the third Test match against Australia. Indian bowling coach Bharat Arun said, "What makes Bumrah special is that he is so unique and batsmen pick up his deliveries a bit later". India is in the comfortable situation and just two wickets away from second victory in the series.

Assam's Riyan Parag is all set to make his mark in IPL 2019

Guwahati (Assam) Dec 29 (ANI): Indian Premier League has been a catalyst of change for many youths of India in shaping their career in cricket. It provides a platform for domestic players to showcases their immense potential and talent.In the recently concluded IPL auctions, Riyan Parag, who hails from Guwahati, was bought by inaugural winners Rajasthan Royals for his base price. He is a well known youth cricketer from the state of Assam who dons several hats of talent in cricket. The promising cricketer termed his inclusion in IPL as a giant stride for his career.Son of former Ranji player Parag Das and national record holder swimmer Mithu Baruah, Riyan is a hard-hitting batsman and a leg-break bowler who was selected for ICC U-19 World Cup.

India vs Australia: India focusing on bowling attack to win the 3rd Test, says Bumrah

Melbourne (Australia), Dec 28 (ANI): India gained a lead of 346 runs at the end of Day 3 in the Third Test match against Australia in Melbourne; however, India lost five wickets in a quick succession in the second innings. Top Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah said, "We will try to put as much runs possible on the board and we are banking on our bowlers to defend the total". India won the first Test match and Australia won the second Test match in Perth.

India vs Australia: Debut 50 boosts Mayank Agarwal's morale

Melbourne (Australia), Dec 26 (ANI): Indian batsman Mayank Agarwal opened the innings for India and smashed 76 runs and broke the record of highest opening knock by Indian batsman in Australia. Agarwal expressed his feeling after the knock during the press conference. "It is a tremendous feeling to get a cap, and I will cherish the feeling all my life", said Mayank. "It wasn't easy but it was needed to be done", he added. India is in a strong situation 215/2 at the end of Day one of third Test against Australia in Melbourne.

2020 Olympics: CWG gold medalist Manika Batra reveals her dream of winning gold

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): On her preparation for 2020 Olympics, table tennis player and Commonwealth Games (CWG) gold medalist Manika Batra said, "Everyone dreams of winning the Olympic gold, so do I. I have to improve my rankings in the forthcoming international tournaments next year. I will try to come in top 30 so that I can qualify for Olympics directly."

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu meets shuttler PV Sindhu

Hyderabad, Dec 24 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu met ace shuttler PV Sindhu and her father after Sindhu's recent victory at BWF World Tour Finals. VP Naidu congratulated Sindhu for her accomplishment. "She has brought name and fame to our country. She has created history by her recent victory", said Vice President. PV Sindhu won the BWF World Tour Finals by defeating Japan's Nozomi Okuhara.

India vs Australia: It's important to stay in present and give your best, says Ajinkya Rahane

Melbourne (Australia), Dec 24 (ANI): The third test of the four match-series between India and Australia will be played in Melbourne from December 26, with the series levelled at 1-1. This long format match will be the team's last assignment for six months. Indian Cricket Team's Vice-Captain Ajinkya Rahane said, "I am really happy and excited about this test match. We had our chances in Perth but I think it's important to stay in the present and give our best in next game which will be starting from December 26. I think Rohit Sharma is fit because he batted yesterday in the net and he is looking really good." "I am actually an attacking batsman but definitely needs visualisation, and reading the overall situation", he added.

Off road car adventure race organised in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Dec 24 (ANI): An off road car adventure race was organised in Srinagar on Sunday. Kashmir Off Road club in collaboration with Skyview Patnitop organised the one day race. Kashmir Off Road club members in their gypsies participated in the event. Around 20 participants competed against time on a specially formulated mud and slush obstacle race track.

14-year-old Indian boy wins US Kids Junior Golf World Championship 2018

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): 14-year-old boy Arjun Bhati won the US Kids Junior Golf World Championship 2018. The championship was held in Malaysia in which 29 countries participated. Arjun Bhati, resident of Greater Noida, aims to become world's number 1. "I want to become world's number 1 golfer and bring an Olympic gold medal for India", said Bhati.

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra reacts on his coach's concern over support from SAI

Patiala (Punjab), Dec 23 (ANI): Commonwealth Games and Asian Games gold medalist in Javelin Throw, Neeraj Chopra reacted on his coach Uwe Hohn's concern over support from Sports Authority of India (SAI). Neeraj Chopra said that Hohn is from Germany and things work differently there. "Coach said so because there have been delays due to holidays. Sooner it happens the better for us. We'll be able to focus on our training", said Neeraj Chopra. "Our coach is from Germany, the system there is different. Ours is a huge country, things can't happen in a jiffy", he added.

Last few days have been stressful for me and my parents: Mithali Raj

Kolkata, Dec 23 (ANI): Speaking for the first time after the controversial ending of the ICC Women's World T20, the Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj acknowledged that she and her family had gone through "stressful days" after the controversy panned out. She also stressed on the need to bring back focus on the upcoming New Zealand tour. Mithali has recently been in the news after falling out with Ramesh Powar, who was the coach of the India women's team at the recently held Women's World T20 in West Indies.

Will work even harder in 2019 to win Olympic gold: Sushil Kumar

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Indian ace wrestler Sushil Kumar said that the year 2018 was very positive for his wrestling career as it was his comeback after four years. He also expressed his happiness over new wrestlers emerging from India and winning major tournaments. Entering into the year 2019, Sushil Kumar said that he will toil hard to win the missing gold medal of Olympics in his collections. 2020 Sumer Olympics will be held in Tokyo.