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Ind vs NZ: Hanuma Vihari praises Kyle Jamieson for 5-wicket haul in 2nd test

Christchurch (New Zealand), Feb 29 (ANI): After bundling out India at 242 runs, New Zealand ended the first day of the second test match at 63/0 in Christchurch. While speaking to media persons, Indian player Hanuma Vihari praised bowler Kyle Jamieson on his 5-wicket haul and said, "Kyle Jamieson bowled well and he deserved those 5 wickets."

Ind vs NZ: Pleased the way we started this test match, says Kyle Jamieson

Christchurch (New Zealand), Feb 29 (ANI): India has been put on backfoot as the side was bowled out for 242 against New Zealand on day one of the second Test of the two-match series on February 29 at the Hagley Oval. While addressing the press conference, New Zealand player Kyle Jamieson said, "As a bowling unit we were good in first test and here as well. We are clear with our plans. We are very please the way we started the test match." After bundling out India, Kiwis ended the first day at 63/0.

Watch: Team India arrives at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch for 2nd test match against New Zealand

Christchurch (New Zealand), Feb 29 (ANI): Indian Cricket Team arrived at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch to play their 2nd and final test match on February 29. India and New Zealand will meet for second and the final Test of the series in Christchurch from February 29. Light showers are predicted during India vs New Zealand.

Will soon solve School Games Federation of India matter: Sushil Kumar

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Sports Ministry of India suspended the recognition of School Games Federation of India (SGFI) over violation of provisions of National Sports Development Code of India (NSDCI), 2011. Speaking on the government order, 2-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar said, "We will soon solve the matter and come back. I will watch the matter and will do our best for the SGFI." SGFI had sent its contingent for participation in the 10th Pacific School Games 2017 which were held from December 1 to 10 in Adelaide, Australia and upon reporting in the media about the School Girl's Hockey team sent by SGFI as part of the contingent in the Pacific School Games 2017 was left stranded and left to fend for themselves in Adelaide. After that, an inquiry was instituted into the matter of negligence noticed on the part of team management in respect of the participation of SGFI's contingent in Adelaide. Also, later another unfortunate incident was enquired which was the death of one memb

Skip IPL, if you feel burnt out: Kapil Dev tells Indian cricketers

Noida (UP), Feb 28 (ANI): Former Indian captain Kapil Dev on Friday advised Indian Cricket Team players that if the players are feeling burned out during the match, then they should stop playing the Indian Premier League (IPL) and can take break from the IPL. He said, "You (Indian cricket players) do not represent your country there (IPL). So if you think you are burned out, you can always take a break during the IPL. When you represent your country, it should be a different feeling."

Sibal takes a dig at PM Modi, says he woke up after 69 hours during Delhi violence

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Friday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "delayed" appeal to the citizens to maintain peace in the wake of communal violence in northeast Delhi. While speaking to ANI, he said, "Prime Minister Modi woke up after 69 hours and appealed for peace and calm in Delhi. He should have done it earlier. But Home Minister Amit Shah made no such appeal. The Home Minister should have visited affected areas." At least 38 people have died and around 200 people sustained serious injuries in the violence.

'Conditions for Kiwis were far better on day one when it came to ball': Ravi Shastri

Christchurch (New Zealand), Feb 28 (ANI): Team India is all set to play 2nd test match against New Zealand in Christchurch. In the press conference, Ravi Shastri said that he is not like one of those kind of coaches who tell somebody that should be done without having an answer. Speaking about his way of coaching, Ravi Shastri said, "You, generally, do that when you see something is not right and you have a solution for it. I am not like one of those kind of coaches who tell you that should be done without having an answer. And, you don't go there all the time. If you see something that is valid, it makes sense to go and tell them and then again, it's up to the individual. If he sees merit in that, it is good." He further spoke on test match between India and New Zealand, "I thought conditions for New Zealand were far better on day one when it came to ball. The pitch eased out when India bowled. Having said that you said familiarity with the home conditions. So, out guys know what to e

'Men in Blue' prepare for comeback for 2nd test match against 'Kiwis'

Christchurch (New Zealand), Feb 28 (ANI): Team India is all set to play 2nd test match against New Zealand in Christchurch. 'Men in Blue' were seen brushing up their skills ahead of the match. They were seen practicing their bowling and batting skills at the net. New Zealand defeated Team India by 10 wickets and had firm grip from the start of the match. India and New Zealand will meet for second and the final Test of the series in Christchurch from February 29.

Ind vs NZ: Trent Boult shares Kiwis' strategy ahead of 2nd test match

Christchurch (New Zealand), Feb 28 (ANI): New Zealand pacer Trent Boult spoke to mediapersons and shares his strategy ahead of second and final test match between India and Kiwis in the ongoing series. New Zealand defeated India by 10 wickets in the first test and had firm grip from the start of the match. They will meet for second and the final test of the series in Christchurch from February 29.

'Kiwis' all set to clean sweep test series against 'Men in Blue'

Christchurch (New Zealand), Feb 27 (ANI): New Zealand is all set to clean sweep the 2nd test match against Team India in Christchurch. Kiwis were seen brushing up their skills at Hagley Oval stadium. New Zealand won the first test in Wellington by 10 wickets. India, New Zealand will meet for second and the final Test of the series in Christchurch from February 29.

Ind vs NZ Test match: Looking to bounce back, says Tom Latham

Christchurch (New Zealand), Feb 27 (ANI): Team New Zealand is all set to play 2nd test match against India in Christchurch. New Zealand cricketer Tom Latham said that they are looking to bounce back in the match. While speaking to mediapersons, Tom Latham said, "I have got to start with Wellington and I think, it was a collective team performance and everyone was chip in along the way. It's very pleasing to come here and we are looking to bounce back. We always look to improve in some way, the way we perform, the way we bowl, discipline. Hopefully, we can keep going with the partnership. It was a really good performance and make sure we do it again." India and New Zealand will meet for second and the final Test of the series in Christchurch from February 29.

We have come up with good performance in Wellington: New Zealand's Peter Fulton

Christchurch (New Zealand), Feb 27 (ANI): Team New Zealand is all set to play 2nd test match against India in Christchurch. New Zealand cricketer Peter Fulton said that the team has come up with good performance in Wellington. While speaking to mediapersons on pitch and wickets, Peter Fulton said, "I have to be consecutive and eventually, bowler could bowl. So, it's the case of a little bit of mixture, a little bit of the condition of the day. The wickets look great here than Wellington but actually is not same." He further said, "We have senior players in the team. Confidence is probably really much ahead. We have come up with good performance in Wellington."

Bumrah, Shami are quality bowlers: Ajinkya Rahane

Christchurch (New Zealand), Feb 27 (ANI): Team India is all set to play 2nd test match against New Zealand in Christchurch. Ahead of the match, Vice Captain, Ajinkya Rahane called Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Shami as quality bowlers. While speaking to mediaperson, Rahane said, "I think important is to trust ourselves, not to think too much about first test match, It's all about going into the test match with fresh mindset. Be in present. We all know that 60 points are at stake. So, if we win this test match, we know that we are much ahead. It's all about testing our ability, having that faith in ourselves as a team." He further spoke about bowlers of team India and said that they'll adjust themselves on field. "There is no doubt we have about Bumrah and Shami. They are quality bowlers and we all are confident about them," Rahane said India and New Zealand will meet for second and the final Test of the series in Christchurch from February 29.

Ind vs NZ: 'Men in Blue' prepare for comeback in 2nd test

Christchurch (New Zealand), Feb 27 (ANI): Team India sweated it out ahead of 2nd test match against New Zealand in Christchurch. Men in Blue are brushing up their skills after the reprehensible defeat in the first test match in Wellington where the Kiwis defeated the Men in Blue by 10 wickets and had firm grip from the start of the match. India, New Zealand will meet for second and the final Test of the series in Christchurch from February 29.

You should have more understanding than opposition: Tim Southee on 5-wicket haul in 1st test

Wellington (New Zealand), Feb 24 (ANI): New Zealand (348, 9/0) beat India (165, 191) by 10 wickets in Wellington to take 1-0 lead in the 2-match test series. Tim Southee 5-wicket-haul helped New Zealand to historic 100th Test win. While addressing the post match press conference on February 24, the fast-bowler of New Zealand Cricket Team Tim Southee said, "It is obvious when you play in conditions you are used to a lot of cricketers are little bit more comfortable. For us it is a comeback and these are the conditions and grounds where we have played some very good cricket for number of years by now." "You should have more understanding than the opposition," Southee added. The second Test match will be played in Christchurch at Hagley Oval from February 29 to March 04.

Trying to focus on areas that were important to our plans, roles: Kane Williamson on 1st test victory

Wellington (New Zealand), Feb 24 (ANI): New Zealand (348, 9/0) beat India (165, 191) by 10 wickets in Wellington to take 1-0 lead in the 2-match test series. While addressing the post match press conference on February 24, Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson said, "We were just trying to focus on the areas that were important to our plans and roles. It was a fantastic effort especially with the bowl and some handy contributions from bat so it was an overall all-round performance." "It was a brilliant all-round game for us," he added. The second Test match will be played in Christchurch at Hagley Oval from February 29 to March 04.

In first innings, our performance really pushed us back: Kohli after losing Test Match against 'Kiwis'

Wellington (New Zealand), Feb 24 (ANI): India faced a batting collapse for the second time in the match as the side lost the first Test against New Zealand on day four by ten wickets. Speaking about losing Test Match against New Zealand, Team India captain Virat Kohli said, "This is the game where we did not show enough. I think we let ourselves down massively in the first innings with the bat. You could say that toss play a big role in this match but its uncontrollable so you can't really focus on that and take that as a massive factor. But having said that, I think in the first innings, our performance was really pushed us back. So, I think all these things and we have to understand that we were not at our best in this game and there is no shame and harm in accepting that and only then we will be able to comeback with much better mindset."

Ind vs NZ: Indian fans hopeful of comeback on 4th day of Wellington test

Wellington (New Zealand), Feb 24 (ANI): First test match between India and New Zealand entered its fourth day with the Kiwis firming up their grip on the match. Cricket fans were seen cheering for the Indian team ahead of the play of fourth day of the first Test match in Wellington. Fans flocked Basin Reserve stadium to enjoy fourth day of Wellington Test match. Fans were seen sporting Indian jerseys, holding flags. At end of day 3, India was at 144/4 trailing by 39 runs after New Zealand stacked up 348 in response to 165 runs put together by India in the first innings.

New Zealand bowlers are bowling on lovely lengths: R Ashwin

Wellington (New Zealand), Feb 23 (ANI): After bundling out New Zealand for 348 runs of 2nd innings of first Test match, India ended the day 3 at 144/4. Speaking at the press conference, Indian spinner R Ashwin said, "New Zealand bowlers are bowling well in proper line and length." 'Men in blue' trail by 39 runs over Kiwis on day 3 of the ongoing first Test match in Wellington.

Trent Boult says NZ team is at good position at end of day 3

Wellington (New Zealand), Feb 23 (ANI): New Zealand bowler Trent Boult took three wickets as New Zealand took charge on day three of the ongoing first Test against India here at the Basin Reserve on Sunday. Speaking at the press conference, Boult said, "We are in good position at the end of 3rd day. After suffering from couple of injuries I enjoyed today." India ended the day 3 at 144/4. 'Men in blue' trail by 39 runs over Kiwis on day 3 of the ongoing first Test match in Wellington.