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ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli continues being at top spot

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Indian skipper Virat Kohli ranks number one once again in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Rankings. Kohli leads the chart with 934 points. Kiwi batsman Kane Williamson follows Kohli on the second spot. Indian opening batsman Cheteshwar Pujara is also in the list at 4th spot with 816 points. Kohli managed the lead with his century in the second Test match against Australia.

17-year-old Rasikh Dar becomes third Kashmir cricketer to be picked at IPL auction

Jammu, Dec 20 (ANI): Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians team bought 17-year-old seamer Rasikh Salam Dar in the auction of Indian Premier League 2019. Kulgam-based bowler Rasikh Salam Dar is known for his distinctive bowling action. He said that he is confident about his performance in the upcoming season.

Kapil Dev, Anshuman Gaekwad arrive at BCCI HQ to select women's cricket team coach

Mumbai, Dec 20 (ANI): Former cricketers Kapil Dev and Anshuman Gaekwad arrived at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) headquarters in Mumbai today. The two will conduct interviews for the head coach of Indian women's cricket team. The two are part of the panel to decide the same. The BCCI advertised for the post after Ramesh Powar's interim contract ended on November 30.

India vs Australia: Aussies played better compared to us and won, says Virat Kohli

Perth (Australia), Dec 18 (ANI): After Australia beat India by 146 runs and levels the test series by 1-1, they registered their first victory in the longest format since the ball tampering saga happened in Cape Town earlier this year. While speaking on the defeat, Indian skipper Virat Kohli said, "Australia played much better cricket and consistently as compared to us and finally won the game. Bhuvi (Bhuvneshwar Kumar) has not played a lot of test cricket recently; Umesh Yadav picked up 10 wickets in his last match and was in good rhythm so we picked him. We could have considered spinner Ravichandran Ashwin if he was fully fit."

India vs Australia: Healthy sledging is part of game, feel Players

Perth (Australia), Dec 17 (ANI): The second Test match between India and Australia turned exciting on Day 4. Sledging followed and verbal spat ensued between two captains due to heat of the match. Indian pacer Mohammad Shami said, sledging is fine in interesting matches. Australian spearhead bowler Josh Hazlewood said "Indian team was frustrated when Tim Paine was scoring runs quickly, due to that I guess Virat Kohli reacted". "It happens just in the heat of the moment and it is not personal", he added. On the performance front, India stands at 11/5 and needs to chase the total of 283 to win the second Test.

India vs Australia: Indian fans expect early wickets on Day 4 of 2nd Test

Perth (Australia), Dec 17 (ANI): The second cricket Test match between India and Australia is ongoing in Perth, Australia, and Indian fans are hopeful of team's win. Today is Day 4 and Indian fans are expecting early wickets of Australian team, and hope that Indian bowlers limit the Australian batsmen under 250 runs. Nathan Lyon's five-wicket haul and Usman Khawaja's resistance with the bat ensured Australia stayed on top on Day 3 of the second Test in Perth despite a century by Virat Kohli.

India vs Australia: We wanted to create pressure from both ends, says Jasprit Bumrah

Perth (Australia), Dec 16 (ANI): After Australian cricket team finished with a lead of 175 runs at stumps on day 3 of second test match, Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah said, "Basically, as a bowling unit we (Indian team) wanted to create pressure from both ends so, I was just trying to do that but some days you get wicket and some days you don't. If, I don't get a wicket maybe somebody else would." "We were little surprised by the on field call but now that's being done so we will move forward in the game", he added.

Ind vs Aus 2nd Test: Fans positive of India's win

Perth (Australia), Dec 16 (ANI): Fans are hopeful of India's win as the second Test match entered day three on Sunday. Australia scored 326 runs in first innings while India scored 172 runs for three wickets. The match is being held in Australia's Perth. Fans were seen cheering up team India with great enthusiasm outside the stadium. India is leading four matches Test series with 0-1.

India vs Australia: I like to bowl and take wickets in difficult situations: Ishant Sharma

Perth (Australia), Dec 15 (ANI): After India trails Australia by 172 runs at stumps on day 2 of second test match, Indian Pacer Ishant Sharma said, "I think the wicket was really slow at that time so it was like up and down when we bowled after lunch." "Whenever there's any tough situation I like to bowl and take wickets as it adds some responsibility. I want to stand for my team in such circumstances", he added.

Ganguly confident of India's victory in ICC World Cup

Kolkata, Dec 15 (ANI): Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly expressed confidence in the Indian cricket team's victory in the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup and said the team had a great chance of winning the coveted trophy.

Ind vs Aus 2nd Test: Fans positive of India winning 2nd match

Perth (Australia), Dec 15 (ANI): Fans are hopeful of India's win as the second Test match entered day two on Saturday. Australia scored 277 runs for six on the opening day. Pacer Ishant Sharma (2/35) and spinner Hanuma Vihari (2/53) took two wickets. The match is being held in Australia's Perth. Fans were seen cheering up team India with great enthusiasm outside the stadium. India is leading four matches Test series with 0-1.

Ind vs Aus 2nd Test: Fans cheer up for team India ahead of match

Perth (Australia), Dec 14 (ANI): Cricket fever has yet again gripped fans as India is set to play second Test match against Australia on Friday. The match is being held in Australia's Perth. Fans were seen cheering up team India with great enthusiasm outside the stadium. India is leading four matches Test series with 0-1. India beat Australia by 31 runs in the first Test match. Australia has won the toss and elected to bat first.

Men's Hockey WC: Fans gather outside Kalinga Stadium ahead of India vs Netherlands match

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Dec 13 (ANI): Fans were seen excitedly waiting outside Kalinga Stadium in Odisha's Bhubaneswar as India will face Netherlands on Thursday in the quarter final clash in the ongoing Men's Hockey World Cup. Showing their excitement, fans painted their faces and bodies with Indian flag and cheered to support the hockey team. The match will begin at 7 pm. Netherlands had beat Canada to register a 5-0 win. Meanwhile, India had earlier won against South Africa by 5-0 in the second Pool C match.

India vs Australia: We aren't going to be satisfied with victory in one test match, says Kohli

Adelaide (Australia), Dec 10 (ANI): The Indian cricket team won the first test match in the four-match series being held against Australia in Adelaide Oval. Speaking on the victory, Indian skipper Virat Kohli said, "With 4 bowlers picking up 20 wickets in a test match away from home, especially with the ball that does not offer you so much is something that we can be proud of. But we need to build on this, we can't be happy with one test match." He further said, "We are not going to be satisfied with one test. We are happy about this victory but this is what we need to build on and really capitalise on."

India vs Australia: Fans flock Adelaide Oval to witness final Day of 1st Test

Adelaide (Australia), Dec 10 (ANI): Australia has to chase down total of 219 runs in 91 overs to win the 1st Test match at Adelaide Oval. With strong Indian bowling attack, the match is expected to be thriller on last day. Indian and Australian fans flocked the stadium to witness the conclusion of 1st Test.

India vs Australia: Coach of Indian cricket team hopes more from lower batting order

Adelaide (Australia), Dec 09 (ANI): While addressing the media in Australia's Adelaide after the first test match, Coach of Indian cricket team Sanjay Bangar said, "We are hoping a lot more from lower batting order. When we arrived in Adelaide, perception was that it is batting friendly track. We lost some wickets early but a very was resistance was shown by Cheteshwar Pujara and Rohit Sharma and somehow managed to make runs and then bowlers played well".

India vs Australia: Indian fans positive about team's performance on Day 4 of 1st Test

Adelaide (Australia), Dec 09 (ANI): India and Australia are neck to neck in the 1st Test match at the Adelaide Oval. India gained momentum in the second innings and scored 151 for the loss of three wickets. Indian fans flocked the stadium to cheer for team India. They seemed hopeful of India's dominance on Day 4 of the 1st Test.

Hockey World Cup 2018: Indian team heading in right direction, says Coach Harendra Singh

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Dec 09 (ANI): Indian crushed Canada in their third match of Hockey World Cup by massive 5-1. With the victory, India finalized berth in Quarter Finals. Indian Coach Harendra Singh said that the team is heading in a right direction. "The team is heading in the right direction but actual game will start from Quarter Finals and that is the next step".

Hope I get chance to fight at New York's Madison Square Garden: Boxer Vijender Singh

New Delhi, Dec 06 (ANI): Indian ace professional boxer Vijender Singh signed multi-year deal with worldwide top promoter Bob Arum. After an unbeatable run in India and England, Vijender is all set to debut in the United States with this contract. "It has always been my dream to fight at New York's Madison Square Garden and hopefully it's going to turn true very soon", said Vijender Singh.

India vs Australia: Fans cheer up for team India ahead of first match

Adelaide (Australia), Dec 06 (ANI): Cricket fever has yet again gripped fans as India is set to play against Australia in the first test match in Australia's Adelaide on Thursday. Fans were seen cheering up team India with great enthusiasm outside Adelaide Oval stadium. One of the fans said, "We want to make sure that team India wins after five days. We are going to rock and roll."