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On 1st March 2019 at 9:15 PM, Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returns to India by Pakistan and he looks well at this time. ## On 28th February 2019, Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan said that as a peace gesture, we are releasing wing commander Abhinandan on 1st March 2019. ## Pakstan captured Indian Pilot on 27th February 2019. ## Here are some pictures of him. ## Pictures Credit: ANI ## IAF Wing Commander #AbhinandanVarthaman at Wagah-Attari border pic.twitter.com/WGz0LaNvX3— ANI (@ANI) March 1, 2019 ## IAF Wing Commander #AbhinandanVarthaman at Wagah-Attari border, to cross border soon to enter India. pic.twitter.com/a1hVjwroVw— ANI (@ANI) March 1, 2019 ## IAF Wing Commander #AbhinandanVarthaman returns to India. pic.twitter.com/0uvWUBchcx— ANI (@ANI) March 1, 2019 ## IAF Wing Commander #AbhinandanVarthaman was accompanied by IAF Group Captain Joy Thomas Kurien, Defence Attache to Indian High Commission in Pakistan. ## Air Vice Marshal RGK Kapoor at Attari-Wagah border: Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has been handed over to us. He will now be taken for a detailed medical checkup because he had to eject from an aircraft. IAF is happy to have him back. ## Air Vice Marshal RGK Kapoor at Attari-Wagah border: Wing Commander #AbhinandanVarthaman has been handed over to us. He will now be taken for a detailed medical checkup because he had to eject from an aircraft. IAF is happy to have him back. pic.twitter.com/ZaaafjUQ90— ANI (@ANI) March 1, 2019 ## For more and the latest news about India, stay tuned to us.

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On 28th February 2019, Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan said that as a peace gesture, we are releasing wing commander Abhinandan tomorrow on 1st March 2019. ## Pakstan captured Indian Pilot on 27th February 2019. ## Imran Khan announced this in Pakistan Parliament. ## Addressing the joint session of Parliament, Imran Khan, however, said our de-escalation efforts should not be seen a weak gesture. India not to escalate the situation. Don’t take this any further, Pakistan will be forced to retaliate. ## I hope the international community will play its part to ensure the situation does not escalate beyond this: Pakistan prime minister. ## He also said that he tried to reach out to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday. ## This has come when US president earlier in the day had hinted that hostilities between India and Pakistan could end soon. He said he has some "reasonably decent" news with the US involved in trying to help reduce tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. ## Trump said the US has some "reasonably attractive news" from Pakistan and India in his opening statement at a press conference at the end of his second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in the Vietnamese capital. We have been involved in trying to help them (India and Pakistan) stop and we have some reasonably decent news. ## Earlier in the day, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is ready to talk to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi over the telephone to offer him peace. ## Qureshi told Geo News that if India gives priority to peace, Pakistan is ready for peace. ## Prime Minister Imran Khan is ready to talk to Narendra Modi on the telephone and ready to extend an invitation of peace. Is Modi ready?" he asked. ## "We are ready for every eventuality. If they give priority to peace, we are ready for peace. If they prioritize dialogue, we are ready for dialogue," the Foreign Minister said. ## Qureshi also confirmed the receipt of India's dossier on the Pulwama terror attack on February 14 in which 40 CRPF soldiers were killed in an attack claimed by Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). ## "Let's talk together on the basis of the dossier. I am ready to talk. You want to talk about terrorism, I am ready. You want to talk about peace, I am ready. You want to make it a common challenge, I am ready," he said. ## For more and the latest news about India, stay tuned to us.

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On 28th February 2019, India's Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's mega interaction with Volunteers, Supporters, and party Karyakartas from across the country. ## Modi's Speech: ## PM Modi in an interaction with booth workers: Is samay desh ki bhavnayein ek alag star par hain. Desh ka vir jawan seema par aur seema ke paar bhi apna parakram dikha raha hai. Pura desh ek hai, aur hamare jawano ke saath khada hai. Duniya hamare collective will ko dekh rhi hai. ## The whole country is one and stands with our soldiers: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. ## PM Narendra Modi: Hamare sena ke samarthya par hame bharosa hai. Isliye bahut avashyak hai ki kuch bhi aisa na ho jisse unke manobal par aanch aaye ya hamare dushmano ko hamare par ungli uthane ka mauka mil jaaye. ## The brave youth of the country is showing his feat across the border and across the border. The whole country is standing with the army today: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. ## My countrymen are urged to work with full responsibility in whatever great obligation they have been associated with the nation's great sacrifice, they should work faster than before: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. ## India will live as one. ## India will work as one. ## India will grow as one. ## India will fight as one. ## India will win as one: PM ## Our country is engaged in expanding its capabilities with the new policy and new custom. The youth of India is full of excitement, from the farmers of the country to the people of the country, everyone has got the confidence that it is impossible now: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ## PM Narendra Modi: We have to be hardworking in all sectors. India is grateful to all those who are protecting the nation. It is because they are there, the nation can reach new levels of development. ## In order to destabilize India, along with terror attacks, the enemy also has a purpose that our progress should stop, our momentum should stop, our country should stop, every Indian should stand in front of this purpose: PM Shri Narendra Modi. ## Under Mera Parivara Bhajapa Parivar, you should flag the BJP all. Try to connect all the people to join the BJP family: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. ## भारत को अस्थिर करने के लिए आतंकी हमले के साथ-साथ दुश्मनों का एक मकसद ये भी होता है कि ## हमारी प्रगति रुक जाए ## हमारी गति रुक जाए ## हमारा देश थम जाए ## उनके इस मकसद के सामने हर भारतीय को दीवर बन कर के खड़ा होना है : पीएम मोदी. ## (In addition to the terrorist attack to destabilize India, the enemy also has a motive. ## Our progress stops ## Our speed stops ## Our country will stop ## Every Indian should stand in front of their motto: PM Modi) ## For the construction of this magnificent New India, which is currently strong in the faith of the people of the country, who are self-confident, they have to embark on a thread. Which we could offer at the feet of Bharat Mata: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. ## The whole country is one today and stands with our soldiers. The world is watching our Collective Will. We believe in the strength of our armies, so it is very necessary that nothing should be done so that their morale can be frozen. Or our enemies find a chance to lift their finger on us: PM ## We are grateful to each and every one of the heroic sons and heroes of the country, both within country and on the border of the country. They are, then we are: PM Modi. ## That's why my countrymen are urged to continue with the responsibility of their responsibility in this greatness of nation-building, with full responsibility, continue to grow the country on the path of progress: PM Modi. ## The NDA government led by Atal ji did many major works, but in 2004 the government went to Atal ji and got stuck: Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ## Corruption can continue, therefore the Aadhar was stalled: Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ## We want to make India the third largest economy at the earliest: Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi. ## Democracy is in our party's DNA: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. ## भाजपा राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष श्री @AmitShah जी नई दिल्ली में पार्टी कार्यकर्ताओं एवं पदाधिकारियों के साथ #MeraBoothSabseMazboot में कार्यक्रम में हिस्सा ले रहे हैं । pic.twitter.com/Yh6L3boR3A— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) February 28, 2019 ## For more and the latest news about Politics, stay tuned to us.

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On 27th February 2019, Pakistan has released a video claiming that it is of an Indian pilot named Abhinandan Varthaman and he is treated well there. ## The Ministry of External Affairs slammed Pakistan over videos and photographs of an Indian pilot Pakistan says is in its custody. The MEA did not identify the person in question. However, the MEA was likely referring to the Indian fighter pilot whose MiG-21 was shot down earlier this morning. ## MEA: Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan was summoned this afternoon by MEA to lodge a strong protest at the unprovoked act of aggression by Pakistan against India earlier today, including violation of the Indian air space by Pakistan Air Force & targeting of Indian military posts. ## MEA: It is unfortunate that instead of fulfilling its international obligation & bilateral commitment to take credible action against terrorist entities and individuals operating from its soil, Pakistan has acted with aggression against India. ## IAF: Today, one Mi-17 V5 helicopter got airborne from Srinagar airfield at 1000 hrs for a routine mission. It crashed around 1010 hrs near Budgam, J&K. All six air warriors on board helicopter suffered fatal injuries. A court of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the accident. ## MEA: India also strongly objected to Pakistan’s vulgar display of injured personnel of the Indian Air Force in violation of all norms of International Humanitarian Law and the Geneva Convention. ## MEA: It was made clear that Pakistan would be well advised to ensure that no harm comes to the Indian defense personnel in its custody. India also expects his immediate and safe return. ## Pakistan says the pilot is Wing Commander Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman and has put out photographs and videos of him being interrogated. ## The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement that it "strongly objected to Pakistan's vulgar display injured personnel of the Indian Air Force in violation of all norms of International Humanitarian Law and the Geneva Convention." ## "Pakistan would be well advised to ensure that no harm comes to the Indian defense personnel in its custody. India also expects his immediate and safe return," the MEA also said. ## Soon after Ghafoor's press conference, the Pakistani government released a video of a man in a flight suit. "I am Wing Commander Abhinandan," the man says before revealing his service number and religion. ## Another video soon started doing the rounds on Twitter. In this video Wing, Commander Abhinandan is seen sitting on a cot inside a room, sipping from a mug. He is being questioned by someone he identifies as a "major". ## In the second video, Wing Commander Abhinandan says, "The officers of the Pakistan Army have looked after me very well. They are thorough gentlemen." ## This footage definitely calms us! #Abhinandan clarifying that he has been treated respectfully by Pak Army.As per the Geneva Convention, Pak is supposed to hand over him back respectfully. #BringBackAbhinandan #SayNoToWar pic.twitter.com/yKEdN19IJ8— Sacnilk (@sacnilk) February 27, 2019 In a video, locals are seen hauling him up and punching and slapping him. In the second video, Wing Commander Abhinandan says that Pakistani army men saved him from the mob that was attacking him. ## For more and the latest news about India, stay tuned to us.

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On 27th February 2019, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar and Air Vice Marshal RGK Kapoor address media in Delhi for India- Pakistan Tensions. ## MEA statement: ## India had informed about Counter-Terrorism action it took yesterday against a training camp of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Pakistan based on credible evidence that JeM intended to launch more attacks. ## Against this Counter Terrorism Action, Pakistan has responded this morning by using its Air Force to target military installations on the Indian side. ## Due to our high state of readiness and alertness, Pakistan’s attempts were foiled successfully. ## The Pakistan Air Force was detected and the Indian Air Force responded instantly. ## In that aerial engagement, one Pakistan Air Force fighter aircraft was shot down by a MiG 21 Bison of the Indian Air Force. The Pakistani aircraft was seen by ground forces falling from the sky on the Pakistan side. ## In this engagement, we have unfortunately lost one MiG 21. The pilot is missing in action. Pakistan has claimed that he is in their custody. We are ascertaining the facts. ## Raveesh Kumar, MEA: One Pakistan Air Force fighter aircraft was shot down by Indian Air Force. In this engagement, we have lost one MiG 21. The pilot is missing* in action. ## Pakistan claims he is in their custody. We are ascertaining the facts. ## Raveesh Kumar, MEA: One Pakistan Air Force fighter aircraft was shot down by Indian Air Force. In this engagement, we have lost one MiG 21. The pilot is missing in action. ## Pakistan claims he is in their custody. We are ascertaining the facts. ## Photo Credits: https://www.aninews.in ## For more and the latest news about India, stay tuned to us.

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On 27th February 2019, India's Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi confers the National Youth Parliament Festival Awards 2019. ## Modi's Speech in the event: ## - I am looking at the new picture of New India in front of me. I greet everybody from every corner of the country: PM ## - Whenever I meet with energetic and passionate companions like you, I am also filled with energy and passion: PM ## - The word out of our mouth should go like an arrow in the right place. Whether or not our speech is impressive, but must be inspiring: PM ## - I do not believe in tokenism. Developing one-on-one interlining arrangements with a long thought is part of my work style. ## First of all, I do not tell everything, I open slowly: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ## - If a young generation is prepared in our country and society, who thinks about the issues of the society in a proper manner, they can play a bigger role in shaping the mind of the society: PM Narendra Modi ## - There are some suggestions in this program, which can be expanded on the ongoing schemes in the country: PM Narendra Modi ## - Occasionally, talk of small people from a cowboy, people like me also get a lot of work. This is a big treasure: PM Narendra Modi ## - Oratory, this is not just the makeup of words, the voice is not descending. ## The word out of our mouth should be like an arrow in the right place: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ## - PM Modi at National Youth Festival 2019: During 16th Lok Sabha, average productivity was 85%, nearly 205 bills were passed. The 16th Lok Sabha worked 20% more, in comparison to 15th Lok Sabha. While Rajya Sabha's performance was only 8%. ## - Average productivity in the 16th Lok Sabha is 85 percent. About 205 bills passed 16th Lok Sabha has worked 20 percent more than the 15th Lok Sabha. ## But I am not satisfied with it. If Modi is, then it should be 200 percent: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. ## - It's a mistake that my flight is low, I am convinced that these places are few: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. ## - The MPs who have gone to Rajya Sabha from your state. Call them in a program, welcome them Then request that you have to ask some questions and then ask what they did. By doing so, the pressure is born in the country. This is the democracy: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. ## - Dreams of youth dreams and aspirations should not be stopped, they should fly in the free Gagan: PM ## - Today's youth is already ready for multi-tasking, so many works together. He is full of ambition because he wants to move faster, this is the basis of New India. Our government is making all efforts to generate self-confidence in the youth: Prime Minister ## - Whether it is the talk of transparency in sports, tanning, and selection, or the startup of youth, it is a matter of making the nation's strength, we are moving in the right direction. You are the responsibility of the youth to take advantage of them and lead these programs in the future: PM ## - Five hundred million nationals have dedicated 'National War Memorial' and 'Police Memorial' to the soldiers of the country, both of which have happened for the first time since independence. ## You must go out of time, I believe you will be filled with energy and return from there: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ## For more and the latest news about Politics, stay tuned to us.

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On 26th February 2019, early morning, India struck the biggest training camp of Jaish-e-Mohammed in Balakot, Pakistan. India's Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale briefs the media about this in Delhi. ## Here is what he said: ## Watch the video on Twitter: ## #WATCH: Foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale briefs the media in Delhi https://t.co/Th0TjwO99o— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2019 ## - Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale: Credible intelligence was received that Jaish-e-Mohammed was attempting another suicide terror attack in various parts of the country & fidayeen jihadis were being trained for this purpose. ## - Vijay Gokhale: Credible information was received that JeM was attempting other attacks in the country. A pre-emptive strike became important. India struck the biggest camp of JeM in Balakot. ## - Vijay Gokhale: In an intelligence lead operation in the early hours today, India struck the biggest training camp of Jaish-e-Mohammed in Balakot. In this operation, a very large number of JeM terrorists, trainers, senior commander & Jihadis were eliminated. ## - Vijay Gokhale: a Large number of JeM terrorists, trainers, senior commanders were eliminated in largest JeM camp in Balakot. The camp was led by Maulana Yusuf Azhar alias Ustad Ghauri, brother in law of JeM Chief Masood Azhar. ## - Foreign Secy says, "This facility in Balakot was headed by Maulana Yusuf Azhar alias Ustad Ghauri, brother in law of JeM Chief Masood Azhar. The selection of the target was also conditioned by our desire to avoid civilian casualty. It's located in the deep forest on a hilltop". ## - Foreign Secretary: India is firmly & resolutely committed to taking all measures to fight the menace of terrorism. This non-military pre-emptive action was targeted specifically at JeM camp. The selection of the target was also conditioned by our desire to avoid civilian casualties. ## Photo Credits: ANI ## For more and the latest news about Politics, stay tuned to us.

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2018 has been one of the years to remember for the India captain Virat Kohli. In the domination of the bowlers, he was the one who dominated with the bat throughout the year in all three formats. He got the reward for that by becoming the first-ever player to win Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for Cricketer of the year, ODI Cricketer of the year, and Test Cricketer of the year in a single year.## With each passing game, the Indian captain getting to Sachin Tendulkar's all-time records in ODIs. In recently concluded series against West Indies, Kohli scored two back to back hundreds and now just 7 short from Tendulkar's 50 hundred. During the series, he surpassed Sourav Ganguly to become 8th highest run-getter in ODIs.## Here is the list of the TOP 10 batsman with most ODI runs:## 1. Sachin Tendulkar (IND) - Legendary Sachin Tendulkar is arguably the greatest batsman of all time after Sir Don Bradman. He has more runs than any other batsman in International matches. In ODIs, Tendulkar has scored 18,426 runs in 463 matches with an average of 44.83 and strike rate of 86.23. Sachin Tendulkar also has scored 49 centuries along with 96 half-centuries. He is the first player to score a double century in ODIs when he scored 200* against South Africa.## 2. Kumar Sangakkara (SL/ICC/Asia) - Kumar Sangakkara is arguably the greatest batsman Sri Lanka has ever produced. He has scored 14,234 runs in 404 matches with an average of 41.98 along with 25 centuries and 93 half-centuries. Sangakkara has been one of the key reasons behind Sri Lanka's success in cricket during his career.## 3. Ricky Ponting (AUS/ICC) - Ricky Ponting is one of the most successful captains of all time. During his tenure, Australia won 2 World Cups and in 2003 World Cup final against India played an innings of his life. In 375 ODIs, he has scored 13,704 at an average of 42.03 with 30 hundred and 82 fifties. Among him, Tendulkar and Lara have always been a debate of the best batsman and he never looked too far behind in that.## 4. Sanath Jayasuriya (Asia/SL) - Another Sri Lankan legend who redefined the batting with his attacking shot-making ability. He has been one of the greatest openers of all time and has scored 13,430 runs in 445 matches at an average of 32.36 with 28 hundred and 68 fifties. He has scored one of the fastest centuries in one-day cricket when he made 48-ball century against Pakistan in Singapore in 1996.## 5. Mahela Jayawardene (Asia/SL) - Jayawardene and Sangakkara have scripted many famous wins for Sri Lanka together. He has been one of the pillars for Sri Lankan batting line up for 17 years. During his long career, he scored 12,650 runs in 448 ODIs at an average of 33.37 with 19 hundred and 77 fifties.## 6. Inzamam-ul-Haq (Asia/PAK) - Inzamam-ul-Haq is famous for his slow running between the wickets but he never looked slow while scoring runs. With his aggressive style of batting, he is one of the greatest batsmen Pakistan have ever produced. In 350 ODIs, he scored 11,739 runs at an average of 39.52 and strike rate of 74.24 with 10 hundred and 83 fifties.## 7. Jacques Kallis (Afr/ICC/SA) - Arguably the greatest all-rounder of the 21st century, Jacques Kallis has had a successful career. He was South Africa's one of the pillars in middle order during his career and more than handy bowlers who always provided breakthroughs when his team needed the most. in 328 ODIs, he scored 11,539 runs at an average of 44.36 with 17 hundred and 86 the fifties.## 8. VIRAT KOHLI (IND) - Sachin Tendulkar's records were looking untouchable until Virat Kohli come. Some of the former player's likes of Allen Border and Micheal Clarke believes that Virat is the greatest ODI batman world cricket has ever seen. His records speak for him. In just 239 ODIs, he has scored 11,520 runs at an extraordinary average of 60.31 and strike rate of 93.21 with 43 century (only behind Tendulkar). Fans call him with the names of 'Chase master', 'King Kohli', 'Chase King'. He is the only active batsman in top 10 batsman list of leading run-scorer in ODIs. Kohli is just 19 runs short from surpassing South African legend Jacques Kallis wh has scored 11,539 runs in ODIs.## 9. Sourav Ganguly (Asia/IND) - Popularly known as 'Dada', Sourav Ganguly has been one of the best left-arm batsmen. He has been the part of India's famous Feb-five squad. In 311 ODIs, Ganguly scored 11,363 runs at an average of 41.02 with 22 hundred and 72 fifties. He has been one of the successful captains for India. He led India to World Cup 2003 final where India lost to Australia and scripted some of India's famous overseas wins.## 10. Rahul Dravid (Asia/ICC/IND) - If cricket is gentlemen's game then Rahul Dravid is that gentlemen who have been one of the respected players on and off the field. He famously is known for 'The Wall' because of his determined batting in Tests. In ODIs, he scored 10,889 runs 344 matches at an average of 39.16 with 12 hundred and 83 fifties.## As of August 14, 2019## Follow for more...

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Australia began 2019 with a comfortable 34-runs win over India in the one-day format. Australia had an awful 2018 where they could manage only 2 wins and lost as many as 13 in the 50-over format. Australia couldn't ask for a better start of a year as former world no. 1 team has taken a 1-0 lead in 3-match series.## With the help of this win, Australia became the first and only country to win 1000 matches in all three formats (Test, ODI, T20I). Despite their struggle in all three formats in recent times, Australia has won most matches in Tests and ODIs than any other team in the world. Apart from Australia, only three teams have been able to win more than 700 matches in the history of the cricket.## Here is the list of the TOP 5 countries with most international wins## 1. AUSTRALIA (1000 WINS) - Since the beginning of the cricket, Australia has been a most successful team in the history of the game. They played their first match in 1877 against England and since then they have played 818 Tests, 920 ODIs, and 114 T20Is and have won 1000 matches (384 Tests, 558 ODIs, 58 T20Is). During this period, Australia has won Five 50-over world cups and has been the team to beat during the time period of 1990 to 2010.## 2. ENGLAND (774 WINS) - England is the country who invented cricket. England played their first match against their Ashes rivals in 1877 and has played 1007 Tests, 721 ODIs, and 105 T20Is so far and has won 774 matches (364 Tests, 360 ODIs, 50 T20Is). Despite inventing cricket, England couldn't win the 50-over world cup. Their only major ICC tournament win came in the shortest format of the game when they became T20 champion in 2010 after beating Australia in the final.## 3. INDIA (711 WINS) - India has emerged as one of the teams to beat since the start of 21st century. In their 86-year of cricketing history, India has played 533 Tests, 954 ODIs, and 110 T20Is and has won 711 matches (150 Tests, 492 ODIs, 69 T20Is). The biggest moment for Indian cricket came in 1983 when India became world champions for the first time by beating defending champions West Indies under the captaincy of Kapil Dev and 28 years later, India lifted the World Cup for the second time under MS Dhoni. Apart from winning 50-over World Cup twice, India has won inaugural T20I World Cup in 2007 and Champions Trophy in 2014.## 4. PAKISTAN (702 WINS) - Pakistan is known for producing fast bowlers and has won many matches because of the great pacers. Since their first match (In 1952), Pakistan has played 422 Tests, 899 ODIs, and 139 T20Is and has won 702 matches (136 Tests, 477 ODIs, 89 T20Is). Pakistan has won 50-over World Cup (1992), T20I World Cup (2009), Champions Trophy (2017) at least once in their cricketing history.## 5. WEST INDIES (608 WINS) - From 1970 to 1980, West Indies was an almost unbeatable team. During this period, Windies won two World Cup (1975, 1979) and in 1983, they lost to India in the final at the iconic Lords Cricket Ground. Windies have played 539 Tests, 788 ODIs, and 104 T20Is so far and have won 608 matches (171 Tests, 388 ODIs, 49 T20Is). Apart from two 50-over World Cups, Windies have won two T20I World Cups (2012, 2016) and Champions Trophy in 2004.## Stats till 12 Jan 2019.## Follow for more...

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Not long ago, Mayank Agarwal was scoring a mountain of runs in domestic cricket and 'A' level but he was still like a lost star where his stars refused to align. It was frustrating for Mayank as he didn't get an opportunity despite scoring consistently. However, he was included in 2-match series against West Indies at home but he didn't get a match to play and later was dropped for the Australia tour.## But Karma had other plans, the Karnataka batsman was drafted into the squad after the first two Tests as Prithvi Shaw's injury in practice match came as a blessing for him. He straightway included into playing XI for Boxing Day Test in Melbourne and he didn't let this opportunity go with a well-compiled 76-runs on bouncy MCG pitch. That inning was enough for him to grown his confidence as he played a crucial 42-runs knock in the second innings in between the fall of wickets at the other end.## Mayank missed out on converting two half-centuries into hundreds but finished his three-innings series with an impressive 195 runs (76, 42, 77). After coming back to India, he was happy while giving an exclusive interview to TOI and spoke about the trip.## Excerpts:## What were your thoughts when you touched down in Australia?## I was just excited to be a part of the Indian team. I was going to be part of a series which was being intensely fought and was interestingly poised at one-all, and I was looking forward to being there.## The moment when you were handed the India cap...## Getting the cap was nice but the thing that struck me the most at that moment was the encouraging words I received from Virat (Kohli) and everyone around. A couple of days before my debut, Ravi (Shastri) sir spoke to me and said, 'Mayank, you will get your chance. We know you have come up the hard way; you've scored the runs and those things will really help you when you play'. Virat too was very encouraging and said, 'It is a big place to make your Test debut. Bigger the place, bigger the opportunity and greater chance of an impact you can make'. It felt fantastic to be accepted and supported by everyone.## How reassuring was it to have your good friend and statemate KL Rahul in the squad?## We've played a lot of cricket together. It was very comforting to have one of my best friends on the side. He made sure I was comfortable. Obviously, having your best mate meant the vibes and energy levels were high. Once there, we both went out for coffee and he sat me down and spoke to me. I asked him about the Aussie bowlers. He told me about his experience and what he made of it. I was watching the matches, but getting first-hand information from my best mate, who was playing in the series, was also nice and that really helped.## The 76 on debut, how did that feel?## To be honest, I was nervous at the start. Once I got two-three shots away and got going, then I just got into the zone. It was just me, talking to myself and saying, 'I've come here with a plan and I'm going to stick to it.' I just tried to be in the moment and not think about anything else.## Did you thrive on self-belief?## Probably. Also, it is the confidence that came from the fact that I had got a lot of runs before (going to Australia). Also, I prepared well for the match. At practice, Sanjay (Bangar) sir and I made a few notes about what the spinners and pacers would look to do. With everyone rallying around me, I was in a good space.## Which according to you was your best innings in Australia?## Honestly, I don't like to compare. I wouldn't say this was better or that was good. I thought each innings had different importance to it.## Any regrets on missing out on a century?## I wasn't very disappointed when I got out in the first match (at 76) because I thought that Pat Cummins delivery kicked more than I expected. But in Sydney, I was upset with myself. It wasn't about a hundred, but I could have got a bigger score. I was disappointed at the way I threw my wicket away. That said, I also had a plan on how I was going to play and pace my innings. The plan was to attack Nathan Lyon and that did not work out. If there is a lesson from it and I can improve myself as a player, then it is a lesson well learnt.## What was your biggest takeaway from the series?## A lot of confidence and the experience of playing international cricket. During the tour, I understood what it takes to be there and perform.## How did it feel to hold the trophy?## I can't put down the feeling in words... it was indescribable. The one thing I can say is that people often told me, Test cricket is the ultimate form of cricket and I have experienced it.## With the Test debut done, are you looking at the limited-overs breakthrough now?## Like I have always said, every person's journey is different. I've made it to the Test team and I'm grateful for that. What's got me this far is sticking to the process, hard work and playing every game to the best of my ability. I will take whatever comes out of it. I'm not thinking too much ahead. I'm just going to take things as they come. When the time is right, that (limited-overs debut) too will happen.## Follow for more...

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2018 has been another phenomenal year for Test cricket especially for the bowlers where India's pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, and Mohammad Shami scripted a landmark year for Indian cricket. India that ended 2018 with a big 137-runs win against Australia in Boxing Day Test at Melbourne, the pace trio played a vital role in that who helped India to retain Border-Gavaskar trophy with one to play.## Jasprit Bumrah who debuted against South Africa in January 2017, has touched new height in Test cricket. He has been going to man for Virat Kohli not only in Test cricket but all three formats. Talking about the records both Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah have ruled 2018 with bat and ball.## Here is the list of TOP 5 bowler with most Test wicket in debut year:## 1. Terry Alderman (AUS, 54 Wickets, 1981) - Australia's former right-arm fast-medium bowler who took 170 wickets in 41 Tests for Australia made his Test debut against England in 1981 and made his own with taking 54 wickets in 10 matches. His record of taking 54 wickets in debut year is yet to be broken. In the 1981 Ashes series he took 42 Test wickets, including nine on debut, the biggest haul in a series since Jim Laker's 46 in 1956 and the fourth-highest total of all time.## 2. Curtly Ambrose (WI, 49 Wickets, 1988) - Sir Curtly Ambrose has been one of the greatest bowlers of all time that world cricket has ever seen. Sir Ambrose made his Test debut against Pakistan in 1988 and went on to become the colossus of West Indies bowling in the 90s. He took 49 wickets in 11 Tests in 1988 which is the second highest by any bowler in his debut year. In 12 years of Test career, Sir Ambrose played 98 Tests for Windies and took 405 wickets with an average of 20.99.## 3. Jasprit Bumrah (IND, 48 Wickets, 2018) - Jasprit Bumrah is the new sensation in world cricket today. With his unorthodox action, he has become very hard to play for any batsman and with time passing, he is becoming even more lethal. In his debut series against South Africa in South Africa, he took 14 wickets in 3 matches and AB de Villiers was his first Test wicket. He carried that form into England series and took the same number of wickets in the last 3 Tests, unfortunately, he couldn't play first two matches due to injury. And now in ongoing series against Australia down under, he is the leading wicket-taker with 20 wickets in 3 matches. With 6 for 33 in 3rd Test in Melbourne, he became the first Asian bowler to take 5-fer against SA, ENG, and AUS in overseas in a calendar year. In 18 innings of 9 matches, he has taken 48 wickets with an average of 21.02.## 4. Steven Finn (ENG, 46 Wickets, 2010) - Steven Finn's career has been affected by injuries and fitness has been the biggest concern for the English pacer. However, he last played a Test in 2016, shone in his debut year of 2010 where he grabbed 46 wickets in 11 matches. In 36 Tests so far he has taken 125 wickets with an average of 30.41.## 5. Roy Tattersall (ENG, 44 Wickets, 1951) - Roy Tattersall was an English Right arm off break bowler who played only 16 Tests and took 58 wickets in which 44 came in his debut year (1951) in 12 matches. Despite his impressive record in first-class cricket (328 matches, 1369 wickets) Tattersall made only two further appearances in Test cricket in 1953 against Australia and in 1954 against Pakistan.## Follow for more...

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It was a record-breaking day for India's stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma as he became the leading run scorer for India in T20Is surpassed regular skipper Virat Kohli during his record-breaking 111* off 61 balls against two times World T20 champion West Indies on Thursday, November 6 at newly named Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.## Apart from leading run scorer, Rohit Sharma became the only batsman in the history of T20Is to scored 4 centuries. He left behind New Zealand's Colin Munro (3). Only 36 hundred have been scored so far in the shortest format of the game in international matches and the first century was scored in 2007 by Chris Gayle in World Cup against South Africa.## Rohit Sharma now has 2203 runs in 79 innings with 4 centuries and 15 half centuries while Virat Kohli has scored 2102 runs in 58 innings. Only five batsmen have scored more than 2000 runs in T20Is and Sharma is now second in the list of leading run scorer after New Zealand's Martin Guptill 2271 runs in 73 innings.## LEADING RUN SCORER IN T20Is## 2271 Martin Guptil (NZ)## 2203 Rohit Sharma (IND)## 2190 Shoaib Malik (ICC/PAK)## 2140 Brandon McCullum (NZ)## 2102 Virat Kohli (IND)## LEADING RUN SCORER IN T20Is (INDIA)## 2203 Rohit Sharma## 2102 Virat Kohli## 1605 Suresh Raina## 1487 MS Dhoni## 1177 Yuvraj Singh## For more updates and news, stay tuned to us.## Thanks for the reading.