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3rd ODI: Indian women walloped by New Zealand in dead rubber

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Having already sealed the series, the Indian women's cricket team put up an ordinary effort with the bat to go down by eight wickets against New Zealand in the third and final ODI here on Friday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2GelKF4 via IFTTT

2nd Test, Day 1: Double delight for Australia as Joe Burns and Travis Head avoid 136-year-old shame against Sri Lanka

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Opener Joe Burns' and No. 5 batsman Travis Head's centuries steered Australia out of serious early trouble Friday to put the home side in a strong position at 384/4 at Stumps on the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2MIH1Ie via IFTTT

Managing Team India and their Wives and Girlfriends on tours becoming a logistical nightmare for BCCI

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Managing the Indian team with their families on overseas tours is reportedly becoming a nightmare for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Cricketers are allowed to have their families with them for two weeks for long tours, but the logistical problems arising from handling such a large group have apparently caused a headache for the Board. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2TpoovD via IFTTT

Stan Wawrinka's 'get well soon' teddy bear to Andy Murray might leave his kids fighting

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Former world number three Andy Murray, who recently underwent hip surgery, received a 'get well soon' teddy bear from fellow tennis player Stan Wawrinka but it might leave his kids fighting. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2Wrm3C6 via IFTTT

Rohit Sharma about to move past Sourav Ganguly and join Chris Gayle but Virat Kohli remains untouchable

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Current Indian stand-in skipper who has so far had a quiet (by his standards, anyway) ODI series in New Zealand is on the cusp of surpassing former Indian captain and opener Sourav Ganguly on the list of most centuries in one-day cricket. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2Tp8JfN via IFTTT

3rd ODI: Mithali Raj, currently the longest-serving one-day cricketer in the world, becomes first woman to play 200 ODIs

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Mithali Raj on Friday became the first-ever women cricketer to play 200 one-day internationals. The ongoing third ODI against New Zealand marks the 200th appearance of the Indian women's ODI team skipper. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2GeyNpX via IFTTT

'India and England favourites but difficult to pick a clear winner in 2019 World Cup': ICC CEO David Richardson

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The ICC World Cup in England and Wales is hardly five months away and the mind games and predictions have already begun, with the ICC CEO David Richardson on Thursday saying it is very difficult to pick a clear winner even as he backed India and England for leading the race. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2t0IYqu via IFTTT

2nd Test, Day 1: Kemar Roach haunts England again as Windies bowl out tourists for 187

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England's hopes of a big response against West Indies were ruined when the tourists were dismissed for 187 on the first day of the second test on Thursday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2WwOJK6 via IFTTT

ISL: Delhi Dynamos beat Kerala Blasters 2-0 at home

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Delhi Dynamos beat Kerala Blasters 2-0 in a match between I-League laggard teams at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Thursday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2HJXpcN via IFTTT

Rahul Dravid picks India as one of the favourites for the 2019 World Cup

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Former India captain Rahul Dravid is confident that the Indian team under Virat Kohli will "peak during next few months" as they go into the World Cup in England as one of the tournament favourites. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2Uuc7WM via IFTTT

KL Rahul is a proven performer and his current form doesn't worry me, says Rahul Dravid

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All England Championships won't be a cakewalk despite Carolina Marin's absence: PV Sindhu

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Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu on Thursday said it won't be an easy outing for her at the upcoming All England Championships even in the expected absence of injured reigning Olympic Champion, Carolina Marin. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2Tq8S2C via IFTTT

Gautam Gambhir bats for R Ashwin's inclusion in 2019 World Cup squad

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Former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Thursday backed ODI discard off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's inclusion in the ICC World Cup squad, saying the tweaker's experience will come in handy in the showpiece tournament, slated to be held from May 30 in England and Wales. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2RuDqOW via IFTTT

Transfer window: Arsenal sign Denis Suarez on loan for rest of the season

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Arsenal have signed Spain international Denis Suarez on loan from Barcelona until the end of the season. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2Rq0a2x via IFTTT

India to play New Zealand, Bangladesh in World Cup warm-up games

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India will play New Zealand and Bangladesh in their warm-up matches leading up to the ICC ODI World Cup starting May 30 in England. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2Sg7YIn via IFTTT

5th unofficial ODI: England Lions win by a wicket but India A take series 4-1

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Ben Duckett starred with an unbeaten 70 as England Lions pulled off a narrow one-wicket win over India 'A' in a low-scoring fifth and final match of the unofficial ODI series on Thursday to prevent a clean sweep by the hosts. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2t6ySVf via IFTTT

India vs New Zealand: I'm a different bowler when the ball swings, says Trent Boult

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New Zealand pace spearhead Trent Boult Thursday said he is a different bowler in conditions aiding swing bowling after destroying India with an incisive five-wicket haul in the fourth ODI in Hamilton. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2S1kegO via IFTTT

India in no danger of losing World Cup 2023 hosting rights: ICC CEO David Richardson

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India are not in danger of losing the hosting rights of the 2021 Champions Trophy and 2023 World Cup despite tax exemption issues, the International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO David Richardson declared Thursday, ending speculation that has swirled around the two events.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2Tpcwtk via IFTTT

Injured Maria Sharapova pulls out of St. Petersburg Open

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Russian ace Maria Sharapova has pulled out from the ongoing St. Petersburg Open due to an injury in the right shoulder.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2Uvjxci via IFTTT

India bank on Prajnesh Gunneswaran, CSC grass courts to upset Italy in Davis Cup qualifiers

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India would rely heavily on in-form Prajnesh Gunneswaran and favourable home conditions to upset former champions Italy in their bid to qualify for the inaugural Davis Cup Group Finals when the two teams clash in the Qualifiers starting from Friday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2ScblQP via IFTTT

India vs New Zealand, 4th ODI: We don't want to always depend on Virat Kohli to win us matches, says Bhuvneshwar Kumar

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Outplayed in the fourth cricket one-dayer, Indian pace spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Thursday said the eight-wicket loss to New Zealand is a "reality check" for the team ahead of the remainder of the series. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2DKVWio via IFTTT

2nd Test: Sri Lanka look to improve as Australia aim series win in Canberra

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Sri Lanka looks to overcome a heavy loss in the first Test and some selection panel changes when it begins play in the second Test against Australia at Manuka Oval on Friday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2TmiGdR via IFTTT

India vs New Zealand: One of our worst batting performances in a long time, admits stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma after Hamilton drubbing

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Stand-in captain Rohit Sharma Thursday described India's batting performance as "one of the worst in a long time" after the visitors were shot out for their seventh lowest ODI total in a shocking eight-wicket loss to New Zealand in the fourth one-dayer here. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2TnC3Df via IFTTT

STAT ATTACK: India record lowest-ever ODI total in New Zealand after Kiwis humbling

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An Indian team without skipper Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni saw the Men in BLue record their lowest-ever ODI total in New Zealand after the Kiwis won by 8 wickets in the 4th ODI in Hamilton, courtesy of Trent Boult's fiery fifer. ( Match Highlights ) from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2UAQvZ1 via IFTTT

4th ODI: Trent 'Lightning' Boult's five-for sets up crushing New Zealand win after India succumb to 92 all-out

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India seemed shorn of their aura in the absence of talismanic skipper Virat Kohli as New Zealand pulled off a stunning eight-wicket win in the fourth cricket one-dayer to halt the visiting side's domination here Thursday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2Gc3ex9 via IFTTT

Premier League: Bournemouth thrash Chelsea 4-0, Sarri left dumbfounded

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Unable to fathom his team's second-half capitulation, Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri kept his players in the locker room for around an hour after a humiliating 4-0 loss at Bournemouth on Wednesday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2WsHe6S via IFTTT

'Bring back Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and...Stuart Binny': Twitter slams Team India after they are bowled out for 92

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Stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma's 200th ODI game and debutant Shubman Gill's special day was spoiled by Trent Boult and incurred a heavy defeat on India. Earlier in the day. Trent Boult wreaked havoc with the ball and his 5-wicket haul along with Colin de Grandhomme's 3-for bundled out India for 92 setting up an easy chase for the Kiwi batters. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2RuNdUU via IFTTT

Copa del Rey: FC Barcelona rout Sevilla 6-1 to reach semis after spectacular comeback

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For Lionel Messi, Barcelona's 6-1 win over Sevilla on Wednesday that put it into the Copa del Rey semifinals means his team will aim for nothing less than another treble of titles. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2MJAlcT via IFTTT

Italian Cup: Atalanta oust Juventus; Chiesa stars as Fiorentina destroy Roma 7-1

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Four-time defending champion Juventus lost in the Italian Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday, while Roma lost 7-1 at Fiorentina and had forward Edin Dzeko sent off after appearing to spit at the referee. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2UxZF8z via IFTTT

Premier League: After Manchester City's loss, Liverpool drop points against Leicester

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Liverpool missed a chance to move seven points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League after being held to a 1-1 draw at home to Leicester on Wednesday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2HDMXDl via IFTTT

5th ODI: Quinton, du Plessis star as South Africa thrash Pakistan by 7 wickets to clinch series

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South Africa clinched the five-match series 3-2 against Pakistan on Wednesday with a comfortable seven-wicket victory in the decisive final game. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2HHdMXu via IFTTT

India vs New Zealand: Shubman Gill becomes India's 227th ODI player in Hamilton

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Somebody's pain is somebody's gain and that sentence perhaps is the most fitting in Shubman Gill's case. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2CWZagO via IFTTT

India vs New Zealand, 4th ODI, Live Cricket Score: Visitors aim to experiment after sealing series in Mount Manuganui

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4th ODI, India vs New Zealand Live Cricket Score: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the 4th ODI from Seddon Park, Hamilton.   With the series already in the bag,   the two remaining matches give the side an ideal platform to once again test the bench strength and give the younger men a feel of match situations. Shubman Gill could be in line for his ODI debut while Khaleel Ahmed could return to the side after missing the first three games against New Zealand. The status of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's hamstring injury is not known but according to team sources, there is nothing much to worry about. A decision on Dhoni's availability will be taken before the toss on Thursday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2BbrmfX via IFTTT

ISL: Chencho Gyeltshen goal helps Bengaluru FC prevail over North East United 2-1

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Chencho Gyeltshen's timely goal helped Bengaluru FC prevail over North East United 2-1 in an enthralling Indian Super League match at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Wednesday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2CWIXbP via IFTTT

Nobody better than Cheteshwar Pujara to guide Saurashtra players: Jaydev Undakat

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Saurashtra will take on current champions Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy final from February 3 at Nagpur and their skipper Jaydev Unadkat believes there's none better than Cheteshwar Pujara to guide the players. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2HHRPrd via IFTTT

India won't miss Leander Paes in Davis Cup, says captain Mahesh Bhupathi

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Captain Mahesh Bhupathi on Wednesday made it clear that India won't miss veteran Leander Paes during their upcoming Davis Cup Qualifier against fancied Italy at Calcutta South Club on Friday-Saturday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2Uxmut3 via IFTTT

SC asks Sreesanth why he didn't inform BCCI about being approached for spot-fixing

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Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned banned cricketer Sreesanth for not immediately bringing it to the notice of that he was being approached for alleged spot-fixing during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match in 2013. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2WuRHi7 via IFTTT

Major boost for para-sports as 12 para-athletes get included in the revised TOPS list

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India's fielding drills: Balls of different weights, simulation machine, 'blind-fold' catching

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A 'blindfold technique' to increase reaction time, leather balls of various weights to gauge trajectory in breezy conditions and a simulation machine for slip-catching have made the Indian team a remarkably improved catching unit, fielding coach R Sridhar said Wednesday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2UrN6M0 via IFTTT

PSG star Neymar out for about 10 weeks with foot injury

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Neymar is expected to be sidelined for about 10 weeks with a right foot injury, ruling the Paris Saint-Germain striker out of the Champions League matchup against Manchester United. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2HG7HL3 via IFTTT

1st unofficial Test: KL Rahul, Varun Aaron included in India A squad against England Lions

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Opener KL Rahul will be playing for India A in their first unofficial Test against England Lions to be held in Wayanad from February 7-10. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2sWQEtH via IFTTT

Stream Live Cricket, India vs New Zealand, 4th ODI: Watch IND vs NZ Live Match at Hotstar & Star Sports Network

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Stream Live Cricket, India vs New Zealand, 4th ODI: With the series already sealed, Rohit, who has a good record as stand-in captain and has three double hundreds in ODIs to his credit, would aim to tighten the noose around New Zealand in what could be another batting friendly track at Seddon Park. A 4-0 lead will be India's biggest series win (across formats) in their 52 years of touring New Zealand having first visited the country back in 1967. Here you can get all the details as When, Where and How you can watch the IND vs NZ live streaming online and tv coverage on Star Sports. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2MG2NfP via IFTTT

No room for excuses now, says Mahesh Bhupathi ahead of Davis Cup tie vs Italy

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Non-playing captain Mahesh Bhupathi on Wednesday said there is no room for excuses in the Davis Cup Qualifier against Italy starting here Friday, especially after India got whatever they had desired. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2G9iTxb via IFTTT

Sri Lanka recruit Avishka Gunawardene as interim batting coach

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Ahead of the second Test against Australia, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday named 'A' team coach Avishka Gunawardene as the national team's batting coach, until the return of Jon Lewis, who is on leave to attend to a family matter. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2DItr4H via IFTTT

Santner hopes to play agressive cricket and get wickets in middle-overs in final 2 ODIs vs India

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New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner feels his team's inability to take wickets in the middle overs has proved costly in the ongoing ODI series against India and the hosts will be aiming to reverse the trend in the fourth game here on Thursday.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2SguOjh via IFTTT

We want to be as fit as Virat and Rohit bhai, says Indian team's young brigade

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Indian team's young brigade including Shubman Gill and Khaleel Ahmed says the high fitness levels maintained by seniors like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have inspired them to match their lofty standards.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2Sl1WGM via IFTTT

Don't want situation where reserves are not match-ready during World Cup: Fielding coach R Sridhar

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India's fielding coach R Sridhar is expecting some of the reserve players to get much-needed game time during the next few ODIs as the team management wants every player to be match-ready going into this year's ICC 50-over World Cup. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2HDHBrZ via IFTTT

Bee Attack! India A vs England Lions halted after swarm of bees sting spectators in Kerala

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In a painful turn of events, the fourth one-day match between India A and England Lions came to a standstill after a swarm of bees attacked the spectators present at the Green Field international stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2DHklFB via IFTTT

India vs New Zealand: Another coveted 'double' awaits Rohit Sharma as visitors eye biggest series win

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His penchant for hitting double hundreds is universally acknowledged and skipper Rohit Sharma will be eager to make his 200th appearance for India a memorable one with a solid performance against a below-par New Zealand in the fourth ODI on Thursday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2UsfzRw via IFTTT

Sri Lanka coach Chandika Hathurusingha removed as selector-on-tour

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Curtailing the role of coach Chandika Hathurusingha in team selection, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has removed him from the position of selector-on-tour in order to form "an effective and transparent selection mechanism." from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2WqAMxc via IFTTT