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SPO-LD IND Kohli, Bhuvneshwar hand India lead in three-match ODI series against Windies

Port-of-Spain, Aug 12 (PTI) Skipper Virat Kohli's incomparable batting form coupled with Bhuvneshwar Kumar's four-wicket haul scripted a dominant 59-run win for India in the rain-curtailed second ODI against the West Indies, continuing their unbeaten streak in the Caribbean.

SPO-IND-LD COMMENTS It was my chance to step up and take responsibility, says Kohli after win over WI

Port-of-Spain, Aug 12 (PTI) India skipper Virat Kohli said it was his turn to step up and take responsibility after the fall of early wickets in the second ODI against the West Indies, which the visitors won riding on his 42nd hundred in the format.

SPO-KOHLI-ODI Kohli eclipses Ganguly to become second highest run-getter for India in ODIs

Port-of-Spain, Aug 12 (PTI) Skipper Virat Kohli has eclipsed former captain Sourav Ganguly to become the second highest run-getter for India in one-day internationals.

SPO-LD BHUVNESHWAR Wickets are byproducts of economical spells: Bhuvneshwar

Port-of-Spain, Aug 12 (PTI) India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar said dot balls, and not wickets, were on his mind in the second ODI against the West Indies as he believes that an economical spell never goes unrewarded.

SPO-IND-IYER Confident Iyer hopes for consistent run in India team

Port-of-Spain, Aug 12 (PTI) India batsman Shreyas Iyer is hoping that his 71-run knock in the second ODI against the West Indies will help him keep a consistent place in the team, crediting his stint with the A side for the impressive show.

SPO-GAVASKAR Shreyas Iyer better for No. 4 spot, should get permanent slot in ODIs: Gavaskar

New Delhi, Aug 12 (PTI) Former skipper Sunil Gavaskar believes Shreyas Iyer is better suited for the number four spot in ODIs than Rishabh Pant and should be given a permanent slot in the Indian middle-order.

SPO-REIFER Show more grit and stomach to fight: WI coach to batsmen

Port-of-Spain, Aug 12 (PTI) West Indies coach Floyd Reifer said the middle-order batsmen need to show more grit and fighting spirit in order to win matches after they suffered a 59-run loss against India in the second ODI.

SPO-DAVIS-MINISTER Govt won't have say on India's participation in Davis Cup tie in Pak: Rijiju

New Delhi, Aug 12 (PTI) Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said the government will not have any say on whether India should participate in next month's Davis Cup tie in Pakistan as the event is not a bilateral engagement.

SPO-KOHLI-DANCE I'm in good headspace, want to enjoy little moments: Kohli

Port-of-Spain, Aug 12 (PTI) Virat Kohli doesn't want captaincy to come in the way of enjoying his cricket and the India skipper says that's the reason why he can be often seen shaking a leg on field of play to any sound of music in the vicinity.

SPO-COA BCCI polls, NADA set to be discussed at CoA meet

Mumbai, Aug 12 (PTI) The BCCI coming under the ambit of NADA and its elections will dominate the Committee of Administrators' meeting here on Tuesday, the first after last week's landmark development.

SPO-DAVIS-IND AITA seeks fresh security check in Islamabad but no word on venue change for Davis Cup

New Delhi, Aug 12 (PTI) India's national tennis federation on Monday decided against seeking a change of venue for the Davis Cup tie versus Pakistan in Islamabad but requested the world body ITF to conduct another security check there in view of the fresh diplomatic tension.

SPO-FOOT-WOM Indian women's team handed special trophy in Spain

New Delhi, Aug 12 (PTI) Impressed with the Indian women's football team's performance in the COTIF Cup in Valencia, the tournament's president handed the players a special third-placed trophy.

SPO-SEHWAG Using humour, Sehwag expresses desire to become selector

New Delhi, Aug 12 (PTI) Using his brand of humour, former India opener Virender Sehwag on Monday expressed his willingness to become a selector.