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‘Not unlucky to be playing in Dhoni’s era’: Parthiv Patel #100Hours100Stars

Published on May 5, 2020 11:46 IST

<p>Cricketer Parthiv Patel opened up about his career and early years in cricket. The wicket-keeper batsman also spoke on how he does not feel unlucky to be playing during MS Dhoni's time. Parthiv was speaking during live event 100 Hours 100 Stars. The event was organized by Fever network to raise funds for Covid-19. Watch the video for more details. </p>

Ravichandran Ashwin reveals a ‘new habit’ he picked up amid lockdown #100Hours100Stars

<p>Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin spoke with RJ Shruthi as part of the 100 Hours, 100 Stars campaign to raise funds for the fight against Covid-19. Ashwin revealed his lock down routine with family and a 'new habit' that he picked up. Watch the full video for more details.</p>

Updated on May 5, 2020 16:22 IST

Cheteshwar Pujara reveals his cricket idol, nicknames given by foreign player

<p>Cheteshwar Pujara spoke with RJ Hrishi K as part of the 100 Hours, 100 Stars campaign to raise funds for the fight against Covid-19. Cheteshwar Pujara reveals his cricket idol and also his favourite batting partner. Pujara also revealed the nicknames given to him by foreign player. Watch the full video for more details.</p>

Updated on May 5, 2020 06:28 IST

Shah Rukh Khan or Preity Zinta? Dinesh Karthik picks favorite boss

<p>Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik opened up about his experience during the Indian Premier League (IPL). The cricketer chose between Kolkata Knight Riders' Shah Rukh Khan and Kings XI Punjab's Preity Zinta. Karthik also spoke on his experience during the lockdown. The cricketer was speaking during the live event 100 Hours 100 Stars organized by Fever Network. Watch the video for more details.</p>

Updated on May 4, 2020 19:58 IST

‘It just stuck with me...’: Sunil Chhetri on why he became a footballer #100Hours100Stars

<p>Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri spoke with RJ Manasa as part of the 100 Hours, 100 Stars campaign to raise funds for the fight against Covid-19. Chhetri said why he became a footballer. He added that he never chose football over other sports but the game 'just stuck with him'.</p>

Updated on May 5, 2020 15:05 IST

Sourav Ganguly on Covid-19, relationship with daughter Sana #100Hours100Stars

<p>BCCI president and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly spoke on how Covid-19 is like a 'Test match'. The former cricketer also opened up on the relationship with his daughter Sana Ganguly. Sourav spoke on how his daughter helps him understand social media. The BCCI president was speaking during the 100 Hours 100 Stars online event. Watch the full video for more details.</p>

Updated on May 3, 2020 04:46 IST

Can India become a wrestling powerhouse? WWE Champion Drew McIntyre answers

<p>WWE has always been popular in India since the late 90s. The likes of Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock or The Undertaker are still reverred names in India. However, there is still a void due to the fact that Indian wrestlers are not reaching the top of WWE consistently. WWE Champion Drew McIntyre, who recently defeated Brock Lesnar, talks about the huge popularity of wrestling in India and how it could be popularised further. </p>

Updated on May 2, 2020 10:24 IST

Coach Graham Reid gives glimpse of life at SAI Center in Bengaluru amid lockdown

<p>India men's hockey team had a decent start to their Pro League campaign in 2020, with wins over The Netherlands and World Champions Belgium. After playing Australia in home games, coach Graham Reid's side had a nearly two-month break before the away games against Germany. The side was camping at Sports Authority of India center in Bengaluru when the coronavirus pandemic led to travel restrictions all over the world. Eventually, a nationwide lockdown was announced in India by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the hockey team still at the national camp. “It's been interesting living here at the moment,” India men's hockey coach Graham Reid tells Hindustan Times in an exclusive chat.</p>

Published on Apr 29, 2020 12:29 IST

Watch: Coach creates shooting range inside 3bhk flat for world no. 1 air rifle shooter

<p>World No 1 air rifle shooter Divyansh Panwar's coach has ensured his ward does not suffer during these times of lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. He has created a shooting range for the 17-year old shooter in a 3BHK flat in Faridabad. Here in this video, Deepak Dubey, Divyansh's coach, and the shooter himself can be seen practicing.</p>

Updated on Apr 25, 2020 04:32 IST

Amid lockdown, paddler Sathiyan Gnanasekaran trains with a ‘robot’

<p>Stuck indoors without a training partner amid nationwide lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic, paddler G Sathiyan is continuing his practice alongside a robot 'friend' he brought from Germany. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Sathiyan explains that the robot has the ability to launch up 120 balls per minute, with varied speed, and spin. “He's my friend and sparring partner these days,” Sathiyan says.</p>

Updated on Jun 30, 2020 08:27 IST

Hum Honge Kamyab: Stay Home Stay Safe

<p>As India fights the coronavirus pandemic, Sony appealed to Indians to stay home and stay safe. The campaign video features actors and sports personalities. India is under a nationwide lockdown till April 14 to stop the spread of COVID-19.</p>

Published on Apr 9, 2020 09:58 IST

World in Lockdown: Aussie opener David Warner and ‘high speed sprints’

<p>Australian cricketer David Warner is spending quality time with family amid lockdown. The 33-year-old southpaw gives his daughter a ride at home amid lockdown. COVID-19 outbreak has put a halt on sports activities around the world. Many sportsperons are seen spending time with their families. Warner is seen taking sprints at home while carrying his daughter in shoulders. The father-daughter duo seems to have a gala time in self-quarantine. Warner last played an ODI match against New Zealand at Sydney Cricket Ground. The series, however, was called off after the first match due to COVID-19 threat. The Aussie opener's next assignment was IPL 2020 where he represents Sunrisers Hyderabad. The T20 tournament has also been postponed as of now.</p>

Published on Apr 9, 2020 08:25 IST

Watch what Shikhar Dhawan is learning during lockdown

<p>Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan urged fans to stay indoors during lockdown. The cricketer encouraged fans to contribute to PM Modi's national relief fund. Dhawan and his wife recreated an age-old Bollywood song at home. The couple was seen playing with table tennis rackets and ping pong ball. Dhawan is making the most of his quarantine time and learning something new. The India opener is also practicing boxing with his son during lockdown. Dhawan shared a funny video with his wife where he's seen washing clothes. He requested fans to put out food, water bowls outside their houses for animals and birds.</p>

Updated on Apr 6, 2020 09:24 IST

‘All we can do...’: Sourav Ganguly offers food in Kolkata amid lockdown

<p>BCCI President Sourav Ganguly handed out food packages in Kolkata amid lockdown. Ganguly on Saturday extended a helping hand to ISKCON's Kolkata center, enabling them to feed 20,000 people. Wearing all protective gear such as masks and gloves, the former India captain visited the ISKCON city center and promised support.</p>

Updated on Apr 5, 2020 07:20 IST

‘From cooking to cleaning utensils’: What Indian special athletes are doing at home amid lockdown

<p>Amid coronavirus lockdown, Indian special athlets are utilising time by cooking, helping their mothers in household chores and practicing yoga. 24-year-old Ankush Saha, who was also seen cleaning utensils and sweeping floors, won silver for India at 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi. Special athlet Aparimita Singh was dusting furniture at her home during lockdown. Aparimita represented India in Special Olympics in 2019. While special athlet Yashika Bhatt spends quality time with family, Alankar Gupta is utilising time by practicing dance during lockdown. Alankar is sprinter from Jammu who kept India's flag flying high at Special Olympics. Special athlet Sahil Singh is cooking and practising yoga to kill time. The Special Olympics national champion has won medals in athletics, swimming, cricket, basketball and volleyball.</p>

Updated on Apr 5, 2020 07:16 IST

‘Not an ordinary fight’: Virat Kohli’s appeal for social distancing amid lockdown

<p>India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday posted a video on twitter in which he asked the Indian citizens to strictly follow the lockdown guidelines imposed by the government. Kohli captioned the video: “Please wake up to the reality and seriousness of the situation and take responsibility. The nation needs our support and honesty.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a 21-day lockdown in the country.</p>

Updated on Apr 5, 2020 07:22 IST

‘As much as we want to host...’: Sourav Ganguly on IPL postponement

<p>BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said safety of players is priority amid Covid-19 threat. A meeting with BCCI officials was held in Mumbai on Saturday. Officials met as IPL 2020 was postponed amid coronavirus threat. He said, “Safety of the players is most important and in the current situation with what is going around in the world and in India, with the government directives, this is all we can do. We've even postponed the remaining domestic matches.”</p>

Updated on Mar 15, 2020 04:03 IST

‘Nobody has a choice’: Sourav Ganguly on IPL postponement amid Covid-19 scare

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Friday said that everyone's safety is a priority and for the time being let us stick to the postponement of the IPL in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. “Let us stick to postponement for now. Everyone's safety is our priority,” Ganguly said. The BCCI on Friday postponed the IPL to April 15 as a precautionary measure against the ongoing COVID-19 situation.</p>

Updated on Mar 14, 2020 07:37 IST

Coronavirus impact on bowling tactics, Bhuvneshwar Kumar explains

<p>Indian pace bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar spoke on coronavirus. Kumar's statement comes ahead of India's first ODI against South Africa. The first ODI match will be played on March 12. Match will be played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.</p>

Updated on Mar 11, 2020 14:49 IST

Road Safety World Series |‘Sachin makes sure every cricket is serious cricket’: Irfan Pathan

<p>India Legends beat Sri Lanka Legends in the ongoing Road Safety World Series. Irfan Pathan was the star performer of the match. Pathan made 57 off just 31 deliveries with six boundaries and three sixes. In a post-match conference, Pathan hailed Sachin Tendulkar's efforts in the ongoing Road Safety World Series. He said, “A legend like Sachin Tendulkar always makes sure that every cricket is serious cricket. We have to respect every word he says and he is greatly involved and is making sure we have to give our best.”</p>

Updated on Mar 11, 2020 11:56 IST

Watch | IPL 2020: Fans cheer for MS Dhoni as he hits the nets with CSK teammates

<p>Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni was spotted back in action as he hit the nets ahead of IPL 2020. Fans on the sidelines cheered for him as he practised with his CSK teammates. Season 13 of IPL will kick-off on March 29. Chennai Super Kings will face defending champions Mumbai Indians in the opening match.</p>

Updated on Mar 11, 2020 04:05 IST

Women’s T20 WC | ‘We didn’t field well’: Harmanpreet Kaur after T20 WC loss

<p>Indian women's cricket team lost to Australia in the T20 WC final. Australian women's cricket team won the final by 85 runs. While addressing a presser, Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur expressed her disappointment after the loss. “We need to learn from our today's performance. We were not up to the mark today; we will definitely take these things seriously next time,” she said. Australia's Alyssa Healy also addressed a press conference post victory. She said, “I never thought we would get the opportunity to do what we did today. Playing in front of 90,000 people & winning the WC at hiome is a dream come true.” Alyssa Healy was named player of the match for her innings scoring 75 in just 39 balls.</p>

Updated on Mar 9, 2020 06:01 IST

Face to face with Emile Heskey | Sports Corner

<p>The former Liverpool and England striker meets the HT sports team to discuss Liverpool's dominant season, and his action-packed career</p>

Updated on Mar 7, 2020 02:52 IST

Give your best: Tendulkar’s advice to women’s team ahead of T20 World Cup final

<p>Advising the women's team to not take pressure, veteran cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said the team should “give their best”. The women's team is in the final for T20 World Cup. Sachin also recalled one of the incident during a match against Pakistan in 2003. Sachin said challenges are going to be a constant companion in sports. Olympic Gold Medalist Abhinav Bindra spoke on the failures and success in sports. </p>

Updated on Mar 6, 2020 05:35 IST

Sunil Joshi is new BCCI chief selector, Harvinder Singh added in panel

<p>Former left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi has replaced MSK Prasad as the chief of the BCCI selection panel. Former pacer Harvinder Singh has also joined the panel as replacement for Gagan Khoda. CAC member RP Singh said that Sunil Joshi has worked under tough conditions and added that he was the perfect choice for the job. The Joshi led selection panel will choose the team for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa. Watch the video for more details.</p>

Updated on Mar 5, 2020 04:46 IST

India’s New Zealand tour: What went wrong for Virat’s men in New Zealand?

<p>India were outplayed by the Kiwis in the Test series which the visitors lost 2-0. From openers to the middle orders, Virat Kohli's team look to be out of sorts in both the test matches. What was even more worrying was the lacklustre performance by some of the experienced campaigners. So what went wrong for team India in New Zealand and what's the way forward. Watch this video to find out.</p>

Updated on Mar 4, 2020 14:35 IST

Former NZ all-rounder Chris Harris dissects India’s series loss

<p>India lost the two-match Test series against New Zealand 2-0. The hosts routed the Indians as Virat Kohli and his team failed to put up a fight. Former New Zealand Chris Harris spoke on the reasons behind India's loss.</p>

Updated on Mar 3, 2020 12:01 IST

MS Dhoni picks up bat again, practices for IPL with cheering fans on sidelines

<p>Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni hit the nets after his break on Monday in Chennai. The former Indian captain started practicing for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2020. Dhoni hit the nets at MA Chidambaram stadium. A parge number of fans gathered to see Dhoni in action. Dhoni has been the part of Chennai Super Kings franchise for IPL. </p>

Updated on Mar 3, 2020 07:10 IST

Virat Kohi’s Team India handed series whitewash by New Zealand

<p>New Zealand beat India by 7 wickets at Christchurch to hand Virat Kohli's Team India its series loss of the ICC World Test Championship. The Indian lower order failed to turn up yet again as a target of 132 was easily chased down by the Kiwis. Cricket expert Vimal Kumar, who had a ring side view of the action at Hagley Oval brings you the post match analysis.</p>

Updated on Mar 2, 2020 10:56 IST

Virat Kohli loses cool during presser, snaps at reporter: ‘Come with a better question’

<p>Indian Skipper Virat Kohli lost his cool at a journalist during a post-match conference in New Zealand's Christchurch after the Kiwis defeated India by 7 wickets in the 2nd Test match sweeping the series 2-0. Kohli was asked whether he needs to tone down his aggression on field to which he replied, “What do you think? I'm asking you the answer. You need to find out what happened & come with a better question.” He also snapped at the journalist saying, “If you want to create controversy, this isn't the right place to be.”</p>

Updated on Mar 2, 2020 08:45 IST

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