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Ind vs NZ: Team India plays practice match ahead of Test series

Hamilton (New Zealand), Feb 14 (ANI): Team India played practice match ahead of Test series against New Zealand on February 14. India will take on New Zealand in a two match Test series starting from February 21. Previously, India lost ODI series to New Zealand by 3-0.

Good to experience tough conditions before the Test series: Hanuma Vihari

Hamilton (New Zealand), Feb 14 (ANI): Ahead of Test match series with New Zealand, Indian batsman Hanuma Vihari said that the tough conditions during the practice match are good for the upcoming series. He said, "Probably we will get wickets like present as their strength is fast bowling. They (New Zealand) have very strong bowling, but it's good that we have got some time in the middle, we have experienced these conditions. Now, it was tough, but it's good to experience tough conditions before the series. We are happy with the way the day went." India will take on New Zealand in a two-match Test series starting on February 21.

Ross Taylor feels happy on his '100th Test Match' achievement

Hamilton (New Zealand), Feb 14 (ANI): New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor feeling happy on his "100th Test Match" achievement. While speaking to mediapersons, Taylor expressed his feelings on his'100th Test Match" achievement and said,'I am happy whatever I have achieved today. I go through lots of ups and downs but Wellington holds special feeling in my heart." New Zealand will play first test match against India on Feb 21.

Kabaddi Association to take action against 'unofficial' Indian team in Pakistan: Rijiju

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): An 'unofficial' Kabaddi team from India participated in 'World Kabaddi Championships' organized by Pakistan. Speaking on it, MoS Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju said, "It is up to a country to let others come to their nation and to approve the visa. As far as visa is concerned, it is the right of that country to approve it or disapprove it and we cannot control it. As far as, India and Indian flag is concerned, one needs to take permission from federation to play in the name of India and if any player wants to play in Pakistan under name of India, then he or she needs to take permission from Government of India. It is not right for an individual to play in the name of India. We have not given permission to any Kabaddi player to go and play in Pakistan. We would also ask Kabaddi Association to take action against those who played in name of India without permission."

Sports education important to make healthy India: Leander Paes

Bengaluru, Feb 11 (ANI): Indian Tennis star, Leander Paes on Tuesday said that "sports education is important to make healthy India". While addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, Paes said, "There are so many things in modern India that gives opportunity to tell story. For me, sports education and sports as a vehicle to make healthy India is important."

Fans positive about India's comeback in 3rd ODI against NZ

Tauranga (New Zealand), Feb 11 (ANI): Fans are positive about India's comeback in the third and final match of ODI series against New Zealand on February 11. India lost second match to 'Kiwis' by 22 runs. New Zealand is leading the series with 2-0.

It's always great to play against India: Tim Southee

Tauranga (New Zealand), Feb 10 (ANI): While addressing the media, New Zeland pacer Tim Southee stated that it is always great to play against India. "It is always great to play India and obviously the T20 series didn't go according to the plan but we knew it, we need to go far off," said Tim Southee. The 3rd ODI match between New Zealand and India will held on February 11.

Ind vs NZ: Kiwis gear up for 3rd ODI in Tauranga

Tauranga (New Zealand), Feb 10 (ANI): After clinching the ODI series, New Zealand will try to whitewash India. Kiwis flexed their muscles at Tauranga's Bay Oval. Hosts suffered 5-0 defeat in T20 series. 3rd ODI will be played on February 11.

Team India felicitated at Circle Style Kabaddi WC 2020 in Lahore

Thane (Maharashtra), Feb 09 (ANI): Fire broke out at a factory in Morivali Industrial Area in Ambernath. Fire tenders are present at the spot. Fire-fighting operation is underway. More details are awaited.

India vs NZ: Henry Nicholls addresses media after Kiwis claim ODI series

Auckland (New Zealand), Feb 08 (ANI): New Zealand beat India by 22 runs in 2nd ODI, and won the series by 2-0 lead in 3-match series. New Zealand batsman Henry Nicholls addressed media after claiming ODI series.

Ind vs NZ: We hoped of winning by taking match to the end, says Saini on 2nd ODI loss

Auckland (New Zealand), Feb 08 (ANI): New Zealand beat India by 22 runs in 2nd ODI, and won the series by 2-0 lead in 3-match series. Speaking on this, Indian player Navdeep Saini said that when he went to bat their plan was to take the match to the last. We were playing to win.

Ind vs NZ: Fans hopeful for India's win in 2nd ODI

Auckland (New Zealand), Feb 08 (ANI): Fans have reached to the stadium to witness the 2rd ODI match between India and New Zealand on February 08. Fans were hopeful that 'Men in Blue' will win the second match against the 'Kiwis'. India lost 1st match of the series to New Zealand by 4 wickets.

Captain Rani Rampal dedicates 'World Athlete of the Year' award to women's hockey

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): Recently, Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal won 'World Athlete of the Year' award and civilian honour 'Padma Shri'. While speaking to ANI, Rani expressed her happiness and said, "I feel it's been a wonderful week for me of 2020. It feels good when World Sports Community recognizes your efforts. I would also like to thank Government of India and Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju for the 'Padma Shri' and for recognising my efforts that I have been giving to the industry for years now. This award goes to women's hockey and especially, my team." She further spoke on Tokyo Olympics 2020 and said, "Everyone is expecting from us because for last 2-3 years, our team performed really well. We are both excited and nervous. We are working hard to make in Olympics."

Martin Guptill throws light on Kiwi's strategy to maintain momentum in 2nd ODI

Auckland (New Zealand), Feb 07 (ANI): Ahead of second ODI match with Indian cricket team, New Zealand Cricket Team batsman Martin Guptill addressed media on February 07. He talked about the strategy for upcoming match and said that they still have to put up. India and New Zealand will play tomorrow (February 08) at Eden Park stadium in Auckland. New Zealand is currently leading the 3-match series 1-0.

Ind vs NZ: Kiwis sweat it out in nets ahead of 2nd ODI against 'Men in Blue'

Auckland (New Zealand), Feb 07 (ANI): The New Zealand team will face India in the 2nd ODI on Feb 08 at Eden Park in Auckland. The Tom Latham-led side is leading 1-0 in the three-match ODI series, and need just one win to seal the series. A day before the 2nd ODI match, Kiwis were seen sweating it out in the practise session. New Zealand defeated India in the last match by 4 wickets.

Indian women's hockey team returns home after New Zealand tour

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): Indian Women's Hockey Team arrived in India after thier New Zealand tour, on February 07. The team was seen at IGI Airport in Delhi. Team India had won by 3-0 against New Zealand in the last match.

Ind vs NZ: Martin Guptil throws light on Kiwi's strategy to maintain momentum in 2nd ODI

Auckland (New Zealand), Feb 07 (ANI): Ahead of second ODI match with Indian cricket team, New Zealand Cricket Team batsman Martin Guptil addressed media on February 07. He talked about the strategy for upcoming match and said that they still have to put up. India and New Zealand will play tomorrow (February 08) at Eden Park stadium in Auckland. New Zealand is currently leading the 3-match series 1-0.

Ind vs NZ: Fielding Coach Sridhar praises Virat Kohli

Auckland (New Zealand), Feb 07 (ANI): Ahead of second ODI match with New Zealand cricket team, Fielding Coach of the Indian cricket team Ramakrishnan Sridhar addressed media on February 07. While talking about the team's strategy, Sridhar praised Skipper Virat Kohli.

Ind vs NZ: Team India stretch muscles ahead of 2nd ODI match

Auckland (New Zealand), Feb 07 (ANI): Team India practiced ahead of 2nd ODI with New Zealand. 'Men in blue' sweat it out in practice session. India faced defeat at the hands of New Zealand in 1st ODI by 4 wickets which was played on February 05. Both teams will take on each other in 2nd ODI on February 08.

Ind vs Nz 1st ODI: Had to keep runs under 350, says Ross Taylor

Hamilton (New Zealand), Feb 05 (ANI): New Zealand beat India by four wickets in Hamilton to take 1-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series. Ross Taylor's 21st One Day International (ODI) hundred was the cornerstone of Kiwis successful chase of 348 against India in the first of a 3-match series. While addressing the post match press conference in Hamilton, batsman of New Zealand Cricket Team Ross Taylor said, "At one stage it was looking that the runs on scoreboard will reach up to 360-370, but for us to just keep it under 350 and we did it today. There are different situations in games." He scored 109* while chasing the 300 plus target.