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Hockey Men's World Cup 2018: Team England, New Zealand arrive in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Nov 24 (ANI): Hockey Men's World Cup 2018 will kick off in Bhubaneswar from November 28. England Team and New Zealand Team arrived in Odisha's capital to participate in the championship today. 16 teams are participating in the tournament. The games will be played at Kalinga Stadium. The World Cup will conclude on December 16.

Jammu may soon host International Cricket at Maulana Azad Stadium

Jammu, Nov 23 (ANI): The city of Jammu is proud as one of its resident, Manzoor Pandav did well in the field of cricket, when he recently played in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Maulana Azad stadium situated in the heart of the city has now been upgraded to an International Cricket Stadium with International Cricket Council norms and standards. The 40 crore project is being handled by National Projects Construction Corporation Limited (NPCC) under the Prime Ministers' special package. The work will be completed by March 2019 and soon an international cricket match or an IPL match can be played in the stadium. The stadium will have a well established pavilion, gymnasium, conference hall, open VIP area, media, player zones and galleries. The pitch curator of Feroz Shah Kotla ground has been roped in and the pitch will be one of the fastest in Indian to promote fast bowlers. With coming of this world class cricket facility soon more cricketers from state will represent the country.

Women's World Boxing Championships: Mary Kom ecstatic after semi-finals win

New Delhi, Nov 22 (ANI): Indian ace boxer Mary Kom knocked down North Korea's Kim Hyang-mi in the semi-finals to storm into final in 48kg category in Women's World Boxing Championships. Kom said that she is excited about her final match and she will give her best to win the championship to make India proud. "I had defeated her in final of the last Asian Championship in Vietnam, so I was a little alert. That time I had beaten her in a one-sided match. Every boxer learns something, whether we win or lose we analyse about our weaknesses and strengths, about defence and attacking", said Mary Kom.

India vs Australia: We gained confidence from 1st T20, says Shikhar Dhawan

Brisbane (Australia), Nov 21 (ANI): Team India lost the opening T20 match against Australia in Brisbane today. With rains reducing the game play to 17 overs, India lost by just 4 runs. Shikhar Dhawan scored a lightening quick 76 of just 42 balls. He said that overall batting performance of India was good. "It was a good game of cricket and both the teams played really well and we gained a lot of confidence with the match", said Dhawan during a press conference.

India vs Australia: Team India practices ahead of match

Brisbane (Australia), Nov 20 (ANI): The Indian cricket team was seen sweating it in practice session ahead of first T20I matches in Australia. The team has been practicing hard as it's going to compete in several matches in the country. Captain Virat Kohli was seen warming up besides practicing for the upcoming T20I. The first T20I will be held in Brisbane on November 21. India is slated to play three-match T20I, four-test matches and two-match ODI series against Australia.

India vs Australia: Captains of both teams pose with trophy ahead of match

Brisbane (Australia), Nov 20 (ANI): Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli and Australian limited-overs captain Aaron Finch posed with the trophy on the eve of the three-match T20I series. Players of both the teams, India and Australia, were seen practicing in Australia's Brisbane. The three-match series is slated to start from November 21. After T20I, Indian cricket team is scheduled to play four-Test matches and two-match ODI series.

Lucky to have Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar as best new-ball pair: Virat Kohli

Brisbane (Australia), Nov 20 (ANI): Indian cricket team Captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday praised the new-ball pair of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah who have been the best bowling pair in the One-Day International (ODI) and T20Is. He also expressed that as a captain he has been very lucky to have them. "Both of them have been outstanding. They are thinking bowlers and understand situation and get gut feeling of what a batsman is willing to do. They have an ability to predict which keeps them a step ahead. Any captain would love to have them in their bowling attack. I have been very lucky to have both of them." The Indian team will play T20I matches in Australia. The three-match series is slated to start from November 21.

India vs Australia T20I: Australian cricket team sweats it out ahead of match

Brisbane (Australia), Nov 19 (ANI): Players of Australian cricket team were seen practicing in Australia's Brisbane. Indian cricket team is in Australia to play T20I matches. The three-match series is slated to start from November 21. After T20I, Indian cricket team is scheduled to play four-Test match and two-match ODI series.

India vs Australia T20I: Team India sweats it out ahead of match

Brisbane (Australia), Nov 19 (ANI): Players of Indian cricket team were seen practicing in Australia's Brisbane. The team is in Australia to play T20I match. The three-match series is slated to start from November 21. While talking to the media, cricketer Rohit Sharma said that he is not thinking about anything else but to go out and play his best for the team.

Hockey World Cup 2018: Preparations commence in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Nov 18 (ANI): The 14th edition of Hockey World Cup will commence in Bhubaneswar from November 28. Around 16 teams will participate in the tournament. Preparations for the World Cup began in Bhubaneswar at Kalinga Stadium. Indian hockey team hit the turf to gear up for the World Cup. "We are practicing hard to improve everyday for the World Cup and we are assessing the ground", said Indian hockey player Chinglensana Singh.

Team India leaves for Australia to play T20I series

Mumbai, Nov 16 (ANI): Indian Cricket Team was seen at Mumbai airport on Friday. The team left for Australia to play T20I match. The three-match T20I series is slated to start from November 21. Earlier, skipper Virat Kohli had said that the team has a great bowling attack but batsmen need to step up.

Wrestler Bajrang Punia ranked world number one in 65 kg category

New Delhi, Nov 11 (ANI): Star Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia was ranked world number one in the 65 kg weight category, according to the ranking chart released by United World Wrestling (UWW). Punia became first Indian to achieve this feat. Punia won five medals this season, including Common Wealth Games and Asian Games gold and a silver at the World Championships. The 24-year-old was placed atop the ranking table with 96 points in the UWW list. Cuban Alejandro Enrique Vlades Tobier is placed second with 66 points.

Ahead of India vs West Indies 2nd T20I, Lucknow cricket stadium renamed

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 06 (ANI): Ahead of the 2nd T20I cricket match to be played between India and West Indies, the Uttar Pradesh government on Monday renamed the 'Ekana International Cricket Stadium' as 'Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium'. UP Governor Ram Naik has approved the government proposal to this effect. Orders were issued for the change of name by Principal Secretary (Housing) Nitin Ramesh Gokaran late on Monday. The stadium is going to host its first international cricket match today.

Sachin Tendulkar imparts skills to budding cricketers

Mumbai, Nov 01 (ANI): Legendary former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar today arrived at DY Patil Stadium and interacted with youth practicing in cricket camp organised by Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy. Tendulkar gave away few tips to the future cricketers. Former Indian all-rounder Vinod Kambli also accompanied Tendulkar.

India vs West Indies: Fans hopeful of India's victory in final match

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Nov 01 (ANI): India is clashing with West Indies in the final One Day International match at Greenfield International Stadium today. Fans in large numbers flocked to stadium to witness the final match. India is leading the series by 2-1. "India will surely win the final match and series", said a fan. West Indies will be trying their best to win the match to draw the series.

Mary Kom named as the brand ambassador of 10th AIBA Women World Championship

New Delhi, Nov 01 (ANI): Five-time world champion Mary Kom has been named as the brand ambassador of the upcoming 10th edition of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Women World Championship. The Olympics bronze-medalist, who will be eyeing sixth World Championship title and second gold at home since 2006 during the prestigious tournament, expressed delight over the same and assured that she would give her best shot. Meanwhile, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) unveiled the logo and anthem of the Championship. The logo, depicting 'fire and women's empowerment,' was designed to bring in the two key elements-the inner strength of a woman and the national colours-together to mark the occasion of India playing hosts to the championships for the second time in the country. Similarly, the theme of the anthem: "Make some noise, scream and shout! We are here to knock you out!!!" encapsulates the emotion that a boxer goes through when she takes to the ring. The logo launch event was

India vs Windies: Rohit Sharma lauds Ambati Rayudu for supportive century

Mumbai, Oct 30 (ANI): India took the lead in the series against West Indies by winning the 4th One Day International by mammoth 224 runs. Two centuries by Indian batsmen Rohit Sharma and Ambati Rayudu took the team to a massive total of 377. Rohit Sharma lauded Rayudu for his marvelous knock and said he could be fit in at number four for the team till coming World Cup 2019. India now leads the series by 2-1.

China clinches Asia U-18 Girls Seven Rugby Championship

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Oct 29 (ANI): China defeated Hong Kong in the final of Asia U-18 Girls Seven Rugby Championship at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. China easily clinched the 3rd edition of championship with score of 28-5. Hosts India finished fourth in the competition. Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal was invited as the chief guest for the closing ceremony. 12 Asian countries participated in the tournament.

India vs Windies: Gave away too many runs in the final overs, says Bumrah on India's loss

Pune (Maharashtra), Oct 28 (ANI): West Indies managed to level the series against India by winning the 3rd One Day International with comfortable 43 runs. Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah said that giving away too many runs in the final overs is one of the main reasons behind the India's loss. "Giving away runs in the final overs can be the main reason behind the loss, however, we have to give credit to West Indies batsmen as well as they played really well", said Bumrah who took 4 wickets in the match. India and West Indies are now head to head with 1-1 in the 5 match series.

State Chess Championship held in Srinagar ahead of Nationals

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct 27 (ANI): All Jammu and Kashmir Chess Association in collaboration with JandK State Sports Council has organised State Chess Championship at Sher-e-Kashmir Indoor Stadium in Srinagar. The first top seven players in senior category from Kashmir province and Jammu province will be selected for the upcoming State Chess Championship 2018, in which first top eight players will be selected on 'Round Robin' basis and will represent JandK State for National 'A ' chess championship 2018 scheduled to be held at Jammu in December 2018. Over 150 international players, including many grand masters and International masters, will vie for the top honors in the upcoming Senior National Chess Championship-2018 to be hosted by JandK for the first time from December 8 to 18. The championship will encourage people to play the games of chess and bring out their talents.