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    Nikil Sekhar, Dhruv and Ganesh shine with five-wicket hauls in inter-school cricket

    Hyderabad’s inter-school under-14 cricket knock-outs saw standout performances with five-wicket hauls from Nikil Sekhar, Dhruv and Ganesh Rao, and centuries by Shreyas Ande and Sai Suchit Reddy. DPS Nacharam posted 399, while women’s under-15 matches highlighted Sai Dhruvigna and Yamuna Hyderabad: Fine spells by G Nikil Sekhar (five for 25) for St Mark’s Boys Town, V Dhruv (five for 11) for Hyderabad Public School (Ramanthapur) and Ganesh C Rao (five for 22) for DPS Nacharam, along with centuries by Shreyas Ande (107 not out) for Gowtham World School and T Sai Suchit Reddy (108) for DPS Nacharam, were the highlights of the day’s play. The scores: Inter-schools (under-14) one-day knock-out: Slate The School (Abids) 61 in 25.4 overs (Krish 4/22, Md Nurhaan 4/4) lost to Gowtham Model School (West Marredpally) 64/2 in 8.2 overs. The Premia Academy (Langerhauz) 94 in 22.2 overs (Ishaan 4/8) lost to Little Flower School (Uppal) 97/2…
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    Tilak Varma jumps to fourth in ICC T20I rankings as Varun Chakravarthy stays on top

    India batter Tilak Varma climbed to fourth in the ICC Men’s T20I rankings after strong performances against South Africa, while Varun Chakravarthy retained his No.1 spot among bowlers. Several Indian and South African players also made notable gains. Hyderabad: India’s hard-hitting batter Tilak Varma has surged up two places to fourth in the ICC Men’s T-20I Player Rankings even as spinner Varun Chakravarthy has consolidated his position at the top of the bowling rankings. Varma followed up his score of 26 in the opening match against South Africa in Cuttack with 62 in New Chandigarh and 26 not out in Dharamsala this past week to overtake Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan and England’s Jos Buttler in the list led by India’s Abhishek Sharma. Varma’s best ranking is the second position that he reached in January this year. South Africa captain Aiden Markram’s knock of 61 in a score of only 117 in the…
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    Stick to basics, bowl the right length: Varun Chakravarthy

    India spinner Varun Chakravarthy says consistency comes from confidence, mindset and sticking to basics, as he underlines the importance of self-imposed pressure, bowling the right lengths and understanding opponents in his preparation for the upcoming World Cup. Hyderabad: India’s star spin bowler Varun Chakravarthy says his plan is simple, stick to the basics and bowl his length. In a chat ‘Follow The Blues’ on JioHotstar, Varun says sometimes it works and thankfully in the last three matches. “ I will try the same in the next match. It’s about mindset and skill. When you are not confident, your mindset affects your skill. The key is to stay confident and back your skills. That is when you execute well, without much change. That is the secret to being consistent,” says Varun. “At this level, you must be consistent, playing at the highest level is important to know where you stand. In my…
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    ICC opens ticket sales for T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka

    The ICC has opened ticket sales for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. With entry-level tickets priced at Rs 100 in India and LKR 1000 in Sri Lanka, the tournament promises accessibility and inclusivity Hyderabad: The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the opening of ticket sales for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, pricing entry-level tickets at historic lows to drive accessibility for the pinnacle event. Sales will begin on December 11 at 18.45 IST with prices starting at Rs 100 (approximately $1.11) at some venues in India and LKR 1000 (approximately $3.26) in Sri Lanka. The 10th edition will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, featuring matches across eight venues from February 7 to March 8. The excitement begins with the tournament opener between Pakistan and the Netherlands in Colombo, followed by a clash between the West Indies and Bangladesh in Kolkata,…
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    ICC names AB InBev as official beer partner for global tournaments from 2026

    AB InBev will become the ICC’s Official Beer Partner for major global tournaments starting in 2026, with Budweiser 0.0 leading activations in India. The ICC says the partnership aims to enhance fan experiences through innovative engagement across events worldwide. Hyderabad: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced AB InBev (Euronext: ABI) (NYSE: BUD) (MEXBOL: ANB) (JSE: ANH), the world’s leading brewer, will become the Official Beer Partner for all major ICC tournaments starting in 2026. The partnership will be led by Budweiser 0.0, Budweiser’s no-alcohol beer in India, with other ABI mega brands activating in Europe and Africa. From attending a match live in-stadium to watching one at a bar or pub with friends, with a lower alcohol-by-volume (ABV) and no-alcohol options like Budweiser 0.0, beer is the natural choice to enjoy responsibly. Through this partnership with the ICC, AB InBev will create more moments of cheers, choice and celebration for cricket…
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    Kohli moves up in ICC rankings, grabs second place in batsmen’s list behind Rohit Sharma

    The move up the rankings comes after exceptional performances in the recently concluded ODI series against South Africa, where Kohli’s scores of 135, 102 and 65 not out helped India win the series 2-1 Hyderabad: India superstar Virat Kohli has advanced two slots to second place on the batters’ list in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings. He is just eight points behind teammate Rohit Sharma, who continues to uphold his number one position. The move up the rankings comes after exceptional performances in the recently concluded three-match ODI series against South Africa, where Kohli’s scores of 135, 102 and 65 not out helped his team to a 2-1 series win. He was named Player of the Series for his 302 runs across the three fixtures. Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock scored centuries in the second and third matches, respectively, and both moved up to 25th and 13th places,…
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    Sachin Tendulkar graces ISPL auction; Vijay Pawle grabs highest ever price tag of Rs 32.5 lakh

    ISPL delivers a blockbuster season 3 player auction with close to Rs 10 crore spent on 144 players as eight franchises went head-to-head in an intense day of bidding in Mumbai Hyderabad: The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India’s pioneering tennis-ball T-10 cricket tournament, delivered a blockbuster Season 3 Player Auction with close to Rs 10 crore spent on 144 players as eight franchises went head-to-head in an intense day of bidding in Mumbai. Vijay Pawle emerged as the auction’s biggest headline, fetching Rs 32.50 lakh, the league’s highest ever price tag, from defending champions Majhi Mumbai. The star all-rounder from the West Zone returns to familiar territory, having led Mumbai to the title last season. Ketan Mhatre, also from the West Zone, was retained by Chennai Singams through the Right to Match (RTM) card for Rs 26.40 lakh, making him the second-highest pick of the day. With two new teams,…
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    Hardik Pandya’s fifty and wicket power India to big win over South Africa

    Hardik Pandya marked his return with a blazing 59 not out and a key wicket as India defeated South Africa by 101 runs in the opening T20I at Cuttack. Jasprit Bumrah completed 100 wickets as India took a 1-0 lead Cuttack: Hardik Pandya made a memorable comeback to national colours, striking a mood-lifting unbeaten fifty and then taking a key wicket as India recorded a dominant 101-run win over South Africa in the opening match of the five-match series here on Tuesday. The victory helped India take a 1-0 lead in the rubber and also pushed South Africa to their lowest-ever T20I total. Their previous lowest was also against India, 87 all out in Rajkot in 2022. India had been pushed onto the back foot after South Africa asked them to bat first on a tacky red-soil surface, but Pandya’s commanding 59 not out off 28 balls rescued them from early…
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    Hyderabad captain Chama Milind shines in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

    Chama Milind, Hyderabad’s left-arm pacer and captain, has led his team to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League phase with five wins from seven matches, continuing his consistent domestic form despite being overlooked for higher-level recognition Hyderabad: Chama Milind can well be one of those unlucky cricketers who rarely got his due despite showing consistency in domestic cricket for long. The left-arm pacer, who also chips in with handy contributions with the bat, had a dream season in 2016-17 with 35 wickets and continues to be the lead performer along with left-arm spinner Tanay Thyagarajan for Hyderabad in bowling. Yet, with those who matter in the Hyderabad Cricket Association rarely pushing his case on the bigger stage, Milind has been left to silence the critics with impressive performances. So, for Milind, the bowling all-rounder who led Hyderabad to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League phase with five wins from…
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    India fined for slow over rate in second ODI against South Africa

    India were fined 10 per cent of their match fee for a slow over rate in the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur. Despite losing that match, India bounced back to win the series 2-1 with Jaiswal’s maiden century Visakhapatnam: India have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over rate against South Africa in the second ODI in Raipur. India lost the second ODI despite Virat Kohli (102) and Ruturaj Gaikwad’s (105) exceptional efforts with the bat as they posted a strong total of 358/5. In reply, Aiden Markram anchored the Proteas innings with a fine knock of 110 off 98 balls as South Africa chased down the target with four wickets to spare. “In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent…

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      9 November
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      Rain washes out fifth T20I, India seal series 2-1 against Australia

      India sealed the five-match T20I series against Australia 2-1 after the final game in Brisbane was washed out due to rain. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill gave India a flying start before play was halted by lightning. Brisbane: India clinched the five-match T20 International series against Australia 2-1 after the fifth and final game was abandoned due to rain at the Gabba here on Saturday. Put in to bat, India made a blazing start with openers Abhishek Sharma (23 not out off 13 balls) and Shubman Gill (29 not out off 16 balls) going on the offensive. However, lightning interrupted play with India cruising at 52 for no loss in 4.5 overs. Soon after, heavy rain lashed the venue, forcing the match to be…

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      India A take control against South Africa A despite Ackerman century

      India A pacers Prasidh Krishna, Mohammad Siraj and Akash Deep shared seven wickets to bowl out South Africa A for 221, keeping India A in command on day two despite Marques Ackerman’s 134-run century in the second four-day match in Bengaluru Bengaluru: Fast bowlers produced an excellent effort as India A made light of Marques Ackerman’s masterly century to edge ahead of South Africa A on the second day of the second four-day match here on Friday. Prasidh Krishna (3/35), Mohammad Siraj (2/61), and Akash Deep (2/28) used the pace and carry on the BCCI Centre of Excellence pitch to good effect, sharing seven wickets among them and bowling out South Africa for 221 in their first innings. Ackerman’s 134 (118…

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    • 9 November
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      Ranji Trophy: Hyderabad aim to build on momentum at home against Rajasthan

      Riding high after a four-wicket win over Himachal Pradesh, Hyderabad will face Rajasthan in a Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at Uppal. M Abhirath Reddy’s century and Chama Milind’s all-round form boost Hyderabad’s hopes for another strong outing Hyderabad: A confident Hyderabad, fresh from its four-wicket win against Himachal Pradesh in Himachal, will take on Rajasthan in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Uppal, here on Friday. Powered by a brilliant unbeaten century by M Abhirath Reddy, Hyderabad pulled off a major surprise and will look for a repeat all-round performance against Rajasthan in familiar home conditions, with the pitch expected to be on the drier side and take turn on the third and…

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    • 9 November
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      ICC unveils new global strategy to boost cricket and expand women’s game

      The ICC Board has cleared a host of strategic measures to drive global cricket growth, including expanding the Women’s World Cup to 10 teams, confirming cricket’s return to the Olympics, and approving a 10 per cent funding increase for Associate Members Hyderabad: The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has approved a series of strategic measures designed to accelerate the global growth of cricket, strengthen the women’s game, and reinforce the ICC’s long-term development strategy. The ICC reaffirmed its commitment to the growth of women’s cricket and hailed the success of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India as a testament to its long-standing faith in the women’s game. Nearly 300,000 fans watched the event in stadia, breaking the record…

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    • 9 November
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      Women’s cricket viewership hits new high after India’s World Cup win

      Team India lifted their first ICC Women’s World Cup in 2025, drawing record-breaking viewership on JioHotstar and Connected TV. The historic win matches men’s cricket viewership, marking a milestone in the growth and popularity of women’s cricket in India Hyderabad: Team India created history at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup India 2025, lifting their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup trophy on Sunday. JioHotstar also set new benchmarks for engagement and reach, with record-breaking viewership that reflects the beginning of a new era for women’s sport and cricket broadcasting in India, one where women’s cricket stands proudly alongside the game’s biggest stages. The final match of the quadrennial showcase attracted a staggering 185 million users on JioHotstar, equalling the viewership of…

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    • 8 November
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      Smriti Mandhana to continue as captain for RCB in WPL 2024 cycle

      Smriti Mandhana will continue as the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the upcoming Women’s Premier League cycle. RCB has retained four key players, including Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry, and Shreyanka Patil, with 6.15 crores left for the auction Hyderabad: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) head coach Malolan Rangarajan confirmed that Indian vice-captain and World Cup winner Smriti Mandhana will be the team’s first retention in the new Women’s Premier League cycle and will continue as the team’s captain. “With Smriti, we get a left-handed opener, a very aggressive batter. That’s something that resonates with how we want to play. Also, she’s a very calm leader who we think is tactically astute. Not to forget, she was the captain that led…

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    • 8 November
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      Pratyush and Pragnay score big in HCA A-Division one-day league

      M Pratyush (100) of Deccan Chronicle and M. Sai Pragnay Reddy (121) of EMCC scored centuries in the HCA A-Division one-day league, with standout performances and wins on Thursday. Evergreen, Deccan Chronicle, and EMCC were among the victorious teams Hyderabad: Centuries by M Pratyush (100) for Deccan Chronicle and M Sai Pragnay Reddy (121) for EMCC were some of the highlights of the HCA A-Division one-day league-cum-knock-out cricket championship here on Thursday. The scores: A-Division one-day league-cum-knock-out:Evergreen 337/6 in 50 overs (P Gaurav Reddy 42, Sai Vikas Reddy 93, Chandan Sahani 76, Karthik Reddy 39, G. Titas 3/59) bt R. Dayanand 291/9 in 50 overs (Aakash Venkat 57, Aadityaa 38, Aryan Krishna 36, K. Jagadish Reddy 36, Madhukar Manne 35 no,…

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    • 8 November
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      Gujarat Giants retain Ashleigh Gardner and Beth Mooney for new WPL season

      Gujarat Giants, owned by Adani Sportsline, have retained Ashleigh Gardner and Beth Mooney ahead of the WPL Mega Auction. The duo, key to the team’s rise to the playoffs, reflect the franchise’s philosophy of humility, fearlessness, and purpose Hyderabad: Adani Sportsline-owned Gujarat Giants has retained the Australian duo of Ashleigh Gardner and Beth Mooney after a season that saw their inspiring rise to the playoffs for the first time. Reflecting the team’s philosophy of playing with humility, fearlessness, and purpose, these retentions highlight Gujarat Giants’ continued focus on maintaining a competitive edge in the evolving landscape of women’s cricket. Mr. Sanjay Adesara, Chief Business Officer of Adani Sportsline, said, “With the first-ever mega auction for the WPL, we are entering an…

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    • 8 November
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      Amee Kamani clinches bronze at WPA Heyball World Championships

      Amee Kamani clinched the bronze medal at the WPA Heyball World Championships in Brisbane, Australia, after a solid 6-1 win in the quarterfinals. She was defeated by world No. 1 Shi Tianqi in the semifinals. Vidya Pillai also competed Hyderabad: India’s Amee Kamani came up with a gritty effort to clinch the bronze medal at the WPA Heyball World Championships in Brisbane, Australia, on Wednesday. For the record, heyball blends both snooker and pool. The 33-year-old from Indore, who scored a shock 6-1 win over Britain’s Rebecca Kenna in the quarterfinals, however, failed to carry that momentum into the last-four clash against world No. 1 Shi Tianqi. Tianqi didn’t give the left-handed Amee, who came through the ‘losers bracket’, any chance.…

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      UP Warriorz retains Shweta Sehrawat ahead of WPL 2026 auction

      UP Warriorz has retained young talent Shweta Sehrawat from the uncapped Indian category ahead of the WPL 2026 Mega Auction. Under new coach Abhishek Nayar, the team plans to rebuild with a fresh approach to create a balanced squad Hyderabad: One of the founding franchises in the WPL, the Capri Sports-owned UP Warriorz are looking to reboot for Season 4 of the tournament. Ahead of the WPL Mega Auction, the franchise, under the new coach Abhishek Nayar, has retained only the dynamic young Shweta Sehrawat from the uncapped Indian category. The UP Warriorz, who have always been one of the more entertaining teams in the competition, have also produced some scintillating performances over the last three years. However, with the results…

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