Both athletes are currently practicing in a facility at St Moritz, Switzerland ahead of the multi-sport extravaganza.
For sheer quirkiness, few sport events can beat the cricket festival on the frozen lake at the Swiss resort of St Moritz.
See how India's cricket stars are enjoying their mini vacay.
Varun catches a sunset... Namrata enjoys the snow... Maniesh counts his blessings...
Come February, the longstanding rivalry between Virender Sehwag and Shoaib Akhtar will be renewed but this time it will play out on an ice field rather than on a cricket ground.
Chris Martin sang Coldplay's hit tracks Sky Full of Stars, Clocks, Paradise and Magic.
Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers defeated Hyderabad Toofans 3-2 in a nail-biting match
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Here are spectacular photographs of the skylines of some of the greatest cities in the world.
"Virat is a fantastic human being and an ambassador of cricket for his country, just like I am for my country."
See how the guests put on their glamorous best.
Brazilian Andre Moritz dazzled the home crowd with a hat-trick of goals to power Mumbai City FC to a stunning 5-0 victory over state rivals FC Pune City in a Hero Indian Super League fixture.
Getaway hotspots for the world's hottest supermodels, including Claudia Schiffer (who favors Badrutt's Palace in St. Moritz), Gisele Bundchen (Rio),and of course, Naomi Campbell (Jose Ignacio, Uruguay).
Big cities are the breeding grounds for romance this year.
Priyanka's day out with Malti Marie... Rashmika goes to Dubai... Shabana explores Budapest...
The list of guests included celebrities from across the globe, politicians, the who's who of Hindi and south Indian cinema world and almost all the top cricketers of the country.
Former India opener Virender Sehwag feels cricket needs to played in more countries if the game has to make its way into the Olympics.
The soon to-be-wed couple threw a lavish, exclusive party for close family and friends.
Chahal is currently the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing ODI series against South Africa with 11 scalps in three games.
In the men's 20km race walk, Vikash Singh finished 28th in a time of 1 hour 21 minute 58 seconds, while Paramjit Singh (1:24:02) and Akashdeep Singh (1:31:12) were 35th and 47th respectively in the event in which 50 athletes competed.
Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.
From Alia to Jacqueline, Arjun Kapoor and Karan Johar, most guests were dressed by Bollywood's favourite designer.
Film folk have been celebrating Christmas with familiar fervour.
And while the mercury hits its lowest, South Korea's Jang Hye-Ji launched the Games on Thursday by sliding the first mixed doubles curling stone in Olympic history down the ice, before about 2,500 spectators at Gangneung Curling Centre, AFP reported.
Veteran captain Lee Nam Yong, 39, was also among the scorers as he struck the equalising goal in the 56th minute while Kim Sunghyun (18th) and Jeong Junwoo (20th) scored the other goals for the South Koreans in the regulation time.
Pssst, India's Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is listed among these great rail journeys.
La Liga leaders Real Madrid cruised to a 4-0 home win over relegation-threatened Celta Vigo on Sunday to restore their seven-point lead at the top of the table with a dominant display.
Lasith Malinga has hinted at possible retirement, saying that he is mentally done with international cricket
Iivo Niskanen put on a brilliant display of cross-country skiing to win gold for Finland at the Beijing Games
India are on cusp of a first ever series win on South African soil across formats as they lead 3-0 in the six-match ODI series.
Indian billionaires do not believe in sitting on their wealth.
Akram explained that Shami's erratic strides at times hinder his consistency level.
The Indian pace attack has been talked up of late and to be fair, they have done a decent job in South Africa.
A last minute goal by Gonzalo Peillat helped Uttar Pradesh Wizards hold Kalinga Lancers to a 2-2 draw in a thrilling match of the Hockey India League in Lucknow on Friday.
Gurjinder Singh showed his brilliance while converting a penalty corner to hand Kalinga Lancers a 1-0 victory over Delhi Waveriders in their opening campaign of the Hockey India League, in Bhubaneswar, on Sunday.
Chennaiyin FC produced a clinical performance and pumped in goals in the second half to thrash Mumbai City FC 3-0 to consolidate their position at the top of the table in Indian Super League at the DY Patil Stadium.
Jaypee Punjab Warriors made it to the third final with a 3-1 win over Delhi Waveriders while it will be a maiden summit clash for Kalinga Lancers who ousted defending champions Ranchi Rays 4-2 in the Hockey India League, in Ranchi, on Saturday.
Dabang Mumbai avenged their bitter loss to Kalinga Lancers in their home game with a sensational 5-2 win in Bhubaneswar that ensured they earned top spot on the points table again.
...He'd be running a successful aviation business, says Anjuli Bhargava.
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