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Defeating all teams one sided is a good feeling: Shreyas Iyer on U-19 team reaching WC finals

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 Indian Cricket Team Shreyas Iyer spoke about the Under-19 Indian Cricket Team reached into finals of ICC Under-19 World Cup. He said, "We are happy the way they have been playing and especially defeating all the teams one sided it's a really good feeling. I have been a part of the U-19 team as well so I know how it feels to come to the finals." Talking about KL Rahul, Shreyas added, "There's a lot to learn from him as a batsman as he really plans his innings and takes on the bowlers."

Overthrows are part of game, working hard on fielding: Shreyas Iyer

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. He scored 109* while chasing the 300 plus target. While addressing the post match press conference in Hamilton, batsman of Indian Cricket Team Shreyas Iyer said, "Everybody goes through that bad day and I personally feel that we are on a very good fielding side. We have to try and hit the target so that we can create the momentum on field. We need to cheer up the bowlers and all the fielders also have to be there in the game." "Overthrows are part of game and we are working hard on our fielding," he added.

Ind vs NZ: Fans hope India to continue victory in ODI

Hamilton (New Zealand), Feb 05 (ANI): Ahead of 1st ODI between India and New Zealand, Team India arrived at the Seddon Park. Enthusiastic fans cheered up for Team India. They raised slogans for the victory of their team. A fan said,"As Team India won 20-20 series, we hope for the win in ODI also. Not just the match but also the ODI series." India defeated New Zealand 5-0 in the recently concluded T-20 series. India will play 3-match ODI series against New Zealand starting today.

U19 World Cup: Yashasvi Jaiswal's parents express delight on their son's ton in semis

Bhadohi (UP), Feb 05 (ANI): Yashasvi Jaiswal led India from the front and scored a match-winning ton in Under-19 World Cup semi final against Pakistan in South Africa."He performed very well today. He performs well under pressure. He is focused on winning the World Cup. He promised that he would give his best performance,"said Yashasvi's father and mother. India won the semi final by 10 wickets and secured spot for final in ongoing U19 World Cup.

U-19 cricket team skipper Priyam Garg's father confident of India lifting World Cup

Meerut (UP), Feb 04 (ANI): India Under 19 cricket team captain Priyam Garg's father Naresh Garg on Tuesday said the boys will not only win today's semi final match against Pakistan but the team will also lift the World Cup. Adding on it, he further said that he is very happy and proud on his son. He said, "I am very happy and proud. They will not only win against Pakistan but lift the World Cup. I hope that my son will bring back the cup."

Team New Zealand sweat it out ahead of 1st ODI against India

Hamilton (New Zealand), Feb 04 (ANI): After losing T20 series against India, New Zealand is all set to come back in three match ODI series. Kiwis were seen practicing in New Zealand's Hamilton ahead of 1st ODI match against India. The first ODI between the two teams will be played on February 05 at Seddon Park. "We are strong and good at 50 over match. We have world class bowlers and batsmen. It is going to be challenging both sides. It is going to very exciting series," bowling coach of New Zealand, Shane Jurgensen told mediapersons.

Ind vs NZ ODI: Unfortunate that Rohit can't be part of series, says Kohli

Hamilton (New Zealand), Feb 04 (ANI): While addressing a press conference ahead of ODI series with New Zealand, Indian Cricket Team captain Virat Kohli talked about playing eleven as Rohit Sharma will not be a part of the team after sustaining injury. He said, "It's unfortunate situation that Rohit can't be part of the series. He was always on the top of the list be it ODI, Test or T20. The thing is that we don't have one day tournament to look forward to so, it is actually ideal time for him to go away and rectify this as soon as he can. He played the T20 series, so from the team's balance point of view heading to the World Cup, it doesn't really hamper the combination as far as the T20 is concerned."

Women hockey players from rural belts getting advanced training in Odisha

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Feb 04 (ANI): Naval Tata Hockey Acedemy in Bhubaneswar is giving wings to talented hockey players from rural belts from India. 25 hockey players from Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam and Punjab are going under rigorous training under supervision of world class coaches. The high performance centre with modern facilities was inaugurated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

5-0 victory against New Zealand a 'huge achievement': Zaheer Khan

Mumbai, Feb 03 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan on Monday said that the 5-0 victory in T20 series against New Zealand is a "huge huge achievement" for the Indian cricket team. He said, "New Zealand is having a really tough time. 5-0 victory is a huge huge achievement. India should maintain that momentum." India whitewashed the Kiwis in the five-match T20 series.

Ind vs NZ: 'Quite disappointing', says Ross Taylor on series whitewash by 'Men in Blue'

Tauranga (New Zealand), Feb 02 (ANI): The 'Men in Blue' secured their first T20I series win and their first whitewash on New Zealand soil on February 02. India won the final of the 5-match T20 series against New Zealand by seven runs in Tauranga. New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor termed the series loss "quite disappointing" for the Kiwi side, saying the way they "put their efforts and in good positions". "I think the whole series been disappointing in a way we have put ourselves in good positions. When you are up against world class side like India," Taylor said in Tauranga.

Ind vs NZ: Loving the challenges thrown at me, says KL Rahul

Tauranga (New Zealand), Feb 02 (ANI): Indian cricketer KL Rahul on February 02 said that he is loving the challenges which are being thrown at him. "Loving the challenges that is been thrown at me and enjoying my cricket," said Rahul who scored an important 45 runs in 33 balls. India won the final of the 5-match T20 series against New Zealand by seven runs in Tauranga. The 'Men in Blue' secured their first T20I series win and their first whitewash on New Zealand soil.

Spectators are all set to watch final match between India, New Zealand in Tauranga

Tauranga (New Zealand), Feb 02 (ANI): Spectators are reaching towards Bay Oval stadium in Tauranga for the final T20 match between India and New Zealand. India has already taken an assailable lead of 4-0 in the series and looking for the 5-0 clean sweep against the Kiwis. Speaking to ANI, a fan said, "So far the result is 4-0 and we are pretty excited to see the thrill live. Good luck India." "India will win the final match also. We are excited to see India win the cup against the Kiwis in their land."

Sachin Tendulkar flags off Kolkata Full Marathon

Kolkata, Feb 02 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar flagged off "Full Marathon" in Kolkata on February 02. The "Full Marathon" was organised by the IDBI Federal Life Insurance. Runners from across the country and city participated in the marathon. Tendulkar flagged off the marathon from the Rangers Ground, Red Road in Kolkata. While speaking to mediapersons, Sachin said, "People are adopting new fitness level and the whole idea is for fit and healthy India."

IND vs NZ 4th T20I: 'Men in Blue' to lock horns with Kiwis at Westpac Stadium

Wellington (New Zealand), Jan 31 (ANI): Team India will lock horns in the fourth match of the five-match T20 series with New Zealand on January 31. The match will be happening at Westpac Stadium in New Zealand's Wellington. Indian supporters arrived at the stadium to cheer their favourite team. India has already won their first three T20 against Kiwis. New Zealand Captain Kane Williamson has been ruled out of today's 4th T20 against India due to a left-shoulder injury. Tim Southee will be the captain.

Pretty disappointing after doing lot of hard work: Kane Williamson on loosing 3rd T20I to India

Hamilton (New Zealand), Jan 29 (ANI): The 'Men in Blue' defeated New Zealand in the third T20 International via Super Over to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson addressed a post match Press conference in Hamilton. While addressing the mediapersons, he hailed Indian cricket team's performance and showed his disappointment on losing the match by saying, "Pretty disappointing to be on the wrong side of the result after doing lot of hard work to get so close."

Ind vs NZ T20I: Rohit Sharma expresses his excitement over playing Super Over for 1st time

Hamilton (New Zealand), Jan 29 (ANI): Indian cricket team player Rohit Sharma addressed the media after winning India Vs New Zealand T20I. He said that this was his first Super Over. He said, "Super Over is always fun. This was my first Super Over, I have always been part but played for the first time. I had no idea how to start whether to take single or go for it. KL Rahul and I decided that we've to swing from the first ball". India won the third T20I match against New Zealand in Super Over.

Sachin Tendulkar terms his coach, brother as 2 important people in life

Mumbai, Jan 29 (ANI): Former cricketer of the Indian cricket team and Bharat Ratna awardee, Sachin Tendulkar, launched 'Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy' at DY Patil Sports Centre. He launched the academy in Mumbai on January 28. While addressing the media, he said, "The two important people in my life are my brother who was my first coach. I have discussed things related to cricket with him from day one of my career. His contribution has been invaluable." "The second person is my coach Ramakant Achrekar and today I miss him as he has played a huge role in my life in making me who I am today," Sachin added. "Whatever I am today is all because of cricket," former cricketer further stated.

BJP's win in Delhi is certain as people want peace, not anarchy: Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi, Jan 28 (ANI): Hitting out at Arvind Kejriwal led-government in the national capital, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said BJP's victory in the ensuing Delhi polls is 'certain as people want peace and not anarchy.' He said, "BJP's victory is certain. People of Delhi want peace, not anarchy. People will give a befitting reply to those who want to create a Shaheen Bagh-like environment in Delhi...Whenever Kejriwal ji wants, the road in Shaheen Bagh will be re-opened."

CM Kejriwal hits out at BJP during roadshow in Delhi

Hamilton (New Zealand), Jan 28 (ANI): Ahead of the third T20I against New Zealand, India batting coach Vikram Rathour on Tuesday said that the team management now knows what the core of the side will be for the upcoming T20 World Cup. He also added that he does not see many changes happening to the squad for the World cup later this year in Australia. "Adjustments will keep on going on. As soon as I am concerned we know what our core will be for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Don't see many changes happening to the World Cup squad," Rathour told reporters ahead of the third T20I. India and New Zealand will take on each other in the third T20I on January 29.

RIP Kobe Bryant: NBA legend killed in helicopter crash

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): One of the NBA's all-time greatest players, Kobe Bryant was killed at age of 41 in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles. His 13-year-old daughter also lost her life along with other 7 onboard. Bryant rocketed to fame as an 18-year-old rookie and played 20 years for the Los Angeles Lakers. He had won five NBA championships. His sudden demise left his fans and friends in utter shock. Basketball communities and his fans paid tribute to him.