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West Indies beat India by 8 wickets in 2nd T20I to level series

Updated on Mar 8, 2020 19:59 IST

<p>Men in Blue lost the second T20 International against West Indies at Thiruvananthapuram's Greenfield International Stadium. Windies won the match by 8 wickets to level the three-match series. The hosts batted first, posting a score of 170 with Shivam Dube leading the charge. He scored 54 off 30 balls. The Windies successfully chased the target with 9 balls to spare. Opener Lendl Simmons remained unbeaten on 67. The final T20 will be played at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.</p>

‘Kohli carried on & finished game for India’: KL Rahul after win over Windies

<p>India went 1-0 up in Hyderabad beating West Indies in the first T-20I match by 6 wickets. The match was played at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. While Virat Kohli scored 94*, KL Rahul scored 62 runs.</p>

Updated on Mar 8, 2020 12:07 IST

HTLS 2019: Michael Phelps on why he doesn’t want son to take up swimming

<p>Winner of a record 23 Gold medals at the Olympics, Michael Phelps has been a champion swimmer. Speaking at 17th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, he however said that he isn't sure if he would want his sons to take up swimming at a professional level. “There would be expectations and comparisons to me and that could be unfair and add pressure.” Watch the full video for more.</p>

Updated on Mar 8, 2020 11:47 IST

HTLS 2019: ‘I knew my competitors better’: Michael Phelps on how he won races

<p>Success in sports is as much about mental strength as physical ability. For champion swimmer Michael Phelps, it is a bit more. Speaker at 17th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, the winner of a record 23 Gold medals said determination, hard work and knowing his rivals intricately helped him win race after race. Watch the full video for more.</p>

Updated on Mar 8, 2020 11:44 IST

IND Vs WI | T20 is about taking risks, performance to improve from now: Kohli

<p>Indian skipper Virat Kohli spoke on the upcoming T20 clash with West Indies. Speaking on the format and risk taken during thr format, Kohli said the team will have certain challenges to focus on. “Batting first and defending low totals are the two things we need to focus on,” Kohli said. Kohli also added that new players are put to test in the T20 format. </p>

Published on Dec 5, 2019 12:09 IST

India Vs West Indies l ‘Want to continue my good form’: Kieron Pollard

<p>Ahead of the T20 series against India, West Indies captain Kieron Pollard spoke to the media and said that he wants to continue his good form in this series. He further added that there is no point is sulking over the absence of senior players like Sunil Narine and Andre Russell. The first T20 international will be played at Hyderabad on Friday.</p>

Published on Dec 5, 2019 11:15 IST

India vs WI | ‘Confident about my bowling’: Shivam Dube ahead of T20I

<p>Indian cricketer Shivam Dube spoke on his bowling and team performance. Addressing the media, Shivam said that he was confident of his bowling. Shivam is gearing up for the upcoming limited over series against West Indies. India will take on West Indies in a three-match T20I series starting December 6 which will be followed by a three-match ODI series a two-match Test series.</p>

Updated on Dec 5, 2019 05:21 IST

Yohan Blake on Indian athletes, Jamaica’s sprint domination

<p>Jamaican athletics legend Yohan Blake spoke to Hindustan Times during his December 2019 visit to India and opened up on how he hopes his team's exploits will inspire the his country's next-gen athletes. Blake, who was in India for the Road Safety World Series T20 cricket tournament, said there is enough talent in India to make it to the world level. Blake is a two-time Olympic gold medal winning sprinter and a teammate of Usain Bolt, who holds the world record for fastest 100m in history with 9.58 seconds as well as the fastest 200m with 19.19 seconds. Blake also holds the record – with USA's Tyson Gay – for the joint second-fastest 100m (9.69 seconds). He is also the second-fastest in history in the 200m with 19.26 seconds.</p>

Updated on Mar 8, 2020 07:41 IST

Watch: MS Dhoni reveals two best moments of his career

<p>Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni revealed two of the best moments of his career. The moments are from India's win in the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 World Cup. He said, “There are two incidents I would like to mention over here. So after the 2007 (T20) World Cup, we came back to India and had an open bus ride and we were standing at the Marine Drive (in Mumbai). It was jam-packed all around and people had come out of their cars.” He added, “And the second instance I would say the 2011 World Cup final, in that match when 15-20 runs were required, the way all the spectators started chanting 'Vande Mataram' at the Wankhede Stadium.”</p>

Updated on Aug 15, 2020 17:12 IST

Watch: Hardik Pandya ‘back on the field’, releases workout video

<p>India all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Wednesday took another step towards regaining his full fitness. Pandya posted a video of him going through the grind, giving a clear indication that his return to the cricket field is not far away. Pandya has been out of action ever since the T20I series against South Africa in September. He also underwent a surgery on his back in the UK in October.</p>

Updated on Mar 8, 2020 19:38 IST

Kohli breaks MS Dhoni’s record as India thrash Bangladesh in day-night Test

<p>India defeated Bangladesh in the second Test played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Men in Blue clinched the series by winning the match by an innings and 46 runs. With the latest victory, skipper Virat Kohli led his team to its seventh straight Test win - one more than the team won under Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Team India also set a world record by becoming the first team to win four consecutive Test matches by an innings. Before the Bangladesh series, India had defeated South Africa in the last two Tests by an innings.</p>

Updated on Mar 7, 2020 16:46 IST

Rafael Nadal leads Spain to Davis Cup Final against Canada

<p>Rafael Nadal powered Spain to the Davis Cup Final after defeating Great Britain. Nadal and Feliciano Lopez beat Great Britain's Jamie Murray & Neal Skupski. In the post-match conference, he said, “We served some incredible moments, some incredible points and we can't be happier to be where we are today.” The Spanish duo will face Canada's Denis Shapovalov & Vasek Pospisil in the final.</p>

Updated on Mar 7, 2020 16:35 IST

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina in Kolkata to watch pink ball Test in Eden Gardens

<p>Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in Kolkata to witness the historic India vs Bangladesh Test match. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly received Sheikh Hasina. The 1st day-night Test is being played at Eden Gardens with pink balls. India beat Bangladesh in the 1st Test match in Indore. India won the first Test by an innings and 130 runs.</p>

Updated on Mar 7, 2020 18:33 IST

Bangladesh gear up for Kolkata Test, captain lauds India’s bowling

<p>Bangladesh practiced and improved skills ahead of Kolkata Test. The 1st-ever day-night match is scheduled to begin on November 22. In a first, India and Bangladesh will play with pink balls. India defeated Bangladesh in first Test match in Indore. India won the first Test by an innings and 130 runs.</p>

Updated on Mar 7, 2020 15:37 IST

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina special guest at historic Kolkata day-night Test

<p>Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit Kolkata on November 22. The premier of the neighbouring country will be inaugurating the historic Test match to be played between India and Bangladesh. The match will be India's first day-night Test. It will also feature the first official appearance of the SG pink ball. The Eden Gardens stadium and the city of Kolkata have been decked up in pink to celebrate the occasion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended an invite to Hasina for the event.</p>

Updated on Mar 7, 2020 14:50 IST

‘People recognise me after Roger Federer match’: Sumit Nagal

<p>On a visit to the Hindustan Times House, rising tennis star Sumit Nagal spoke his heart out in an interaction. From his humble beginnings to the high of winning a set against Swiss maestro Roger Federer in the first round of the US Open in New York, it has been quite a journey for the Haryana-born. The 22-year-old, ranked 131st in the world, is aiming to enter the top-100 next year and qualify for the Tokyo Olympics. When he is not playing, Sumit loves watching movies on Netflix and Japanese anime.</p>

Updated on Mar 7, 2020 13:47 IST

‘Fielding session with the pink ball was biggest challenge’: Virat Kohli

<p>Virat Kohli and Co hit the nets in Kolkata on eve of Day-Night Test against Bangladesh. Skipper Virat Kohli addressed the media ahead of the historic pink ball test match. He said, “This pink ball Test match is a challenge for us. It is very exciting for us as the energy will be very high. It is a landmark occasion. ” Virat added, “The fielding session with the pink ball was biggest challenge. People will be surprised how difficult fielding can be with the pink ball. The ball definitely felt heavier.”</p>

Updated on Mar 7, 2020 14:15 IST

India vs Bangladesh: Kohli & Co sweat it out in nets ahead of Day-Night Test

<p>Team India sweated it out in the nets ahead of the historic Day-Night Test in Kolkata. The Men in Blue will be facing off with Bangladesh in the match which will also see the first official appearance of the SG pink ball. India were seen practicing with the new ball at Eden Gardens. Opener Rohit Sharma appeared comfortable against the pink ball in the nets. India won the first Test played in Indore by an innings and 130 runs.</p>

Updated on Mar 7, 2020 08:26 IST

I cried, slept and cried again: Vinesh Phogat on Rio injury

<p>Vinesh Phogat's rise from a career-threatening knee injury suffered on the mat at the 2016 Rio Olympics is one of India's brave sporting stories. The wrestler from Haryana has hit the heights again, renewing her Olympic dream by qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by winning bronze at the World Championships in September. The 25-year-old also took a leap of faith after switching to 53kg from 50kg ahead of the World Championships. Phogat discusses various aspects of wrestling and her Olympic dream in an interview to Hindustan Times.</p>

Updated on Mar 7, 2020 08:23 IST

‘Bangladesh players excited about playing with pink ball’: Daniel Vettori

<p>Ahead of the 2nd Test match between India and Bangladesh, the visiting team's spin consultant Daniel Vettori has said that his players are excited about playing with the pink ball. He added that the period after sunset will be the most challenging for the players and said that spinners will also have a role to play with the pink ball. Bangladesh will be looking to bounce back after India outplayed the visitors in the 1st Test of the series.</p>

Updated on Mar 7, 2020 08:07 IST

Jose Mourinho appointed as Spurs’ new manager, replaces Mauricio Pochettino

<p>Tottenham Hotspur appointed Jose Mourinho as their new manager. Spurs made the announcement on Nov 20 after sacking Mauricio Pochettino. He returns to EPL after being sacked by Manchester United last December. He earlier managed FC Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid. Mourinho's contract runs until the end of the 2022/23 season.</p>

Updated on Mar 7, 2020 07:19 IST

First day-night Test: Eden Gardens decorated with pink lights for pink-ball match

<p>First-ever day-night Test in India is inching closer. Eden Gardens has been decorated with pink lights ahead of the historic Test between India and Bangladesh that starts from November 22. Interestingly, the match will be played with pink balls. Home Minister Amit Shah and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will also be present during the match.</p>

Updated on Mar 6, 2020 20:36 IST

India, Bangladesh land in Kolkata for 1st Day/Night Test, pink ball ‘exam’

<p>Indian and Bangladesh cricket teams arrived in Kolkata on Tuesday. The two teams are set to faceoff in India's first Day/Night Test. India defeated Bangladesh in the first Test match in Indore. Men in Blue won the first Test by an innings and 130 runs.</p>

Updated on Mar 6, 2020 20:20 IST

From factory to field: Journey of the pink ball

<p>India will face Bangladesh in the historic Day/Night Test match on November 22 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The match will not only be the first Day/Night Test match in India but it will also mark the debut of the SG pink balls. The pink balls have been made in the SG factory in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.</p>

Updated on Mar 8, 2020 06:54 IST

MS Dhoni reveals his success mantra while batting at number 6 for India

<p>Indian cricketer MS Dhoni spoke on batting at the crucial number 6 position for India. Dhoni said that a practical approach is required while batting at the position and there is always a chance of losing your wicket in the team's cause. MSD also said that while the ultimate motivation is to represent India, he always had the hunger to perform for every team he played for. Dhoni's future in the Indian cricket team has been a matter of intense speculation.</p>

Updated on Mar 11, 2020 16:30 IST

Rani Rampal’s India women’s hockey team has no fear in their minds

<p>Captain Rani Rampal scored the winning goal in the FIH Olympic Qualifiers at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar earlier this month to help India beat United States of America 6-5 on aggregate. Thereby the Indian women's hockey team qualified for the Olympic Games for the third time after 1980 and 2016. In an interview to Hindustan Times, the 24-year-old from Haryana spoke about what it took to qualify for the Olympics, the road ahead for the team and what she likes to do in her past time among other things.</p>

Updated on Mar 11, 2020 10:29 IST

IPL 2020: Full list of players retained, released by teams

<p>With the Indian Premier League 2020 auctions set to take place next month, the eight franchises announced their final list of players retained and released before the bidding process begins. Several big names including Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa, Chris Morris and Jaydev Unadkat being released by their respective franchises. The teams also indulged in player trade-off before the seasons, which saw big names such as R Ashwin and Ajinkya Rahane making their way to Delhi Capitals. Here is the list of all the players retained and released by their respective franchises.</p>

Updated on Mar 11, 2020 09:58 IST

14-yr-old Hyderabad girl wins 3 gold medals at Asian Shooting Championships

<p>14-year-old Esha Singh has made India proud. The Hyderabad girl won 3 gold medals in the junior category at the Asian Shooting Championships in Doha. Esha Singh said that her next goal was to win a gold medal at the 2022 Youth Olympics. She added that she has worked very hard to achieve her goals. She said that she has been practicing for 8 hours daily at the shooting range.</p>

Updated on Mar 7, 2020 07:40 IST

WWE’s Charlotte Flair with Special Olympics Bharat team on Children’s Day

<p>WWE superstar Charlotte Flair is on a three-day visit to India. Charlotte celebrated Children's Day with Special Olympics Bharat Athletes. She will also visit Bengaluru on November 16 to meet fans and will make an appearance at ComicCon India. Charlotte Flair is the daughter of 16-time World Champion Ric Flair. She is a second generation professional wrestler and is a record 10-time women's champion on WWE's main roster.</p>

Updated on Mar 7, 2020 07:09 IST

Watch: Cricket fans flock to stadium for first India vs Bangladesh Test

<p>Cricket fans gathered at Holkar Stadium in Indore on Thursday for the first day of the first Test match between India and Bangladesh in the ongoing series. Fans cheered for the two teams in unique ways. India is going into the Test series after notching a victory over Bangladesh in the 3-match T20 series.</p>

Updated on Mar 7, 2020 06:07 IST

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