Celebrations erupt across country after India's historic win over Pakistan in Asia Cup 2018
September 20, 2018 8:07 ISTCelebrations erupt across country after India's historic win over Pakistan in Asia Cup 2018
Celebrations erupt across country after India's historic win over Pakistan in Asia Cup 2018
India registered their biggest-ever ODI win against Pakistan when they thrashed their neighbours by 8 wickets on Wednesday in a Group A match of the Asia Cup 2018 in Dubai.
In the searing Dubai heat, where the mercury has risen up to 43 degree Celsius, the primary aim of the Men in Blue would be to get their combination right before the India vs Pakistan clash
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Indian cricket team is all set to play the much-hyped clash against the arch-rivals Pakistan on September 19 and it promises to be one of the most competitive clashes between both the teams in recent times. Indian team will try to get over from their loss at Champions Trophy 2017 final against the Green Army to get ahead in the tournament. The Men in Blue are the more experienced side but the absence of Virat Kohli will be a big hole to fill up for the Indian players.
Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rajat Sharma on Wednesday met Delhi cricketers ahead of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, which is also the National One Day Championship. Delhi is all set to take on Saurashtra on Thursday in the opening match of Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Indian cricket team is all set to play the much-hyped clash against the arch-rivals Pakistan on September 19 and it promises to be one of the most competitive clashes between both the teams in recent times. Indian team will try to get over from their loss at Champions Trophy 2017 final against the Green Army to get ahead in the tournament. The Men in Blue are the more experienced side but the absence of Virat Kohli will be a big hole to fill up for the Indian players. On the other side, Pakistan's confidence is sky-high as they beat the Indian team when they last met. The Green Army has a lot of talented players like Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Amir and Hasan Ali who can turn the tables on the opposition.
India started their 2018 Asia Cup campaign with a 26-run win over Hong Kong, who rode on Nizakat Khan's 92-run knock to put up an impressive fight.
India’s newest sprint sensation Hima Das said she didn’t expect to be nominated for the Arjuna award this year, despite her stunning season in international athletics. The 18-year-old from Assam was among the 20 sportspersons recommended for the Arjuna Award, which is subject to approval by Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.
The last couple of months have been fantastic in terms of performance. My coaches, trainers and the entire support system has enabled me to consistently deliver and win international championships," Neeraj said in a statement.
Her father worked as a rickshaw-puller before being bed-ridden by stroke since 2013. Her mother would pluck leaves in tea gardens. She was born with six toes on each foot and couldn't find the right shoes. And she ran for her country with a plastered face owing to a teeth injury. All this, however, couldn't deter Swapna Barman from clinching a historic Asian Games gold medal in Heptathlon, becoming the first Indian heptathlete to achieve the feat. Barman's success story at Asiad is an epitome of courage and determination.
They have contributed 11 out of the 69 medals in country's highly successful Asian Games campaign but chief of Indian Army, General Bipin Rawat, termed it as "only trailer" as the full length movie will be released during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. "I want to congratulate the entire contingent and I am not just talking about the medal winners. Some won medals and some did not perform up to the mark but I am hopeful that they will continue to work hard. Asian Games was just a trailer and you will get to watch the full movie during Olympics. That’s our endeavour for Mission Olympics," Rawat said at the felicitation ceremony of the Army athletes. The Chief of Army Staff said that he expects more medals in future marquee events.
With a total of 69 medals, including 15 gold, 24 silver and 30 bronze, India recorded its best-ever feat at the Asian Games. Achievements over the past two weeks, in the world's second biggest multi-sport event, matched India's aspirations and set the country on a road that appears far more promising than the path it has been on for decades. The best-ever medal haul at the 2018 Asian Games is a leap forward for India sport after the Commonwealth Games medal spurt. In pursuit for success in the sporting arena and creating a niche for itself, India never had it so good in the continental showpiece that is considered next only to the Olympic Games.
Former Team India captain and IndiaTV's expert cricket analyst Sourav Ganguly has congratulated all the players who have won medals in the ongoing 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. Ganguly also feels that all sports should be given equal recognition.
In an Exclsuive interview with IndiaTV, star athlete Dutee Chand is proud to win two Asiad medals, a feat only achieved by legendary sprinter PT Usha 20 years ago. The 22-year-old sprinter clinched a silver each in the women's 100m and 200m in the ongoing Jakarta games and will hope to represent India in the 2020 Olympics finals.
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