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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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      8 November
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      India take an unassailable 2-1 lead after 48-run win against Australia

      India took a 2-1 lead in the five-match T20 series after defeating Australia by 48 runs in Gold Coast. Axar Patel, Shivam Dube and Washington Sundar shared seven wickets as India defended 168 comfortably despite a modest batting effort. Carrara (Gold Coast): India defended a modest total with a tight bowling performance to beat Australia by 48 runs in the fourth T20 International and take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series here on Thursday. The architects of India’s win were Axar Patel and Shivam Dube, who shared two wickets each to put Australia on the back foot in the run chase. Washington Sundar struck thrice towards the end as India comfortably defended 168, with Australia folding up for 119…

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    • 7 November
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      Recovered Pant back in Test squad against South Africa, Gill named captain

      Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is back in the team after an impressive show in the four-day game for India A as captain against South Africa A at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru Hyderabad: The BCCI Senior selection committee named Shubman Gill as the captain for the two-match Test series against South Africa. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is back in the team after an impressive show in the four-day game for India A as captain against South Africa A at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The dashing batter will replace N Jagadeesan while pacer Akash Deep, who was recovering from a back injury that ruled him out of the Duleep Trophy after his return from England tour and played the…

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    • 7 November
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      Abhishek a serious batting talent, aim should be to get him out cheaply: Matt Kuhnemann

      Matt Kuhnemann, Australia’s left-arm spinner, hopes his bowlers can dismiss India’s Abhishek Sharma cheaply in the remaining T20I matches. He praised Sharma as a serious batting talent and stressed the importance of taking early wickets to control the game Carrara (Australia): Australia spinner Matt Kuhnemann termed India opener Abhishek Sharma a serious batting talent and hoped the home team bowlers would get him out cheaply to thwart the visitors’ chances of clinching the T20I series. Following his exploits in the Asia Cup in the UAE, where he emerged as player of the tournament, Abhishek showed true grit in the second game at Melbourne, where he crafted a 37-ball 68 at a time when Indian wickets fell like ninepins. The five-match series…

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    • 7 November
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      My job was to finish innings strongly in World Cup final: Richa Ghosh

      Richa Ghosh, India’s finisher in the Women’s World Cup final, credits coach Amol Muzumdar for role clarity and backing her strengths. Her explosive 34 runs helped India set a competitive total, leading them to a 52-run victory over South Africa Mumbai: India’s World Cup-winning team was built on trust and role clarity, says dashing keeper-batter Richa Ghosh, who was assigned the finisher’s role by head coach Amol Muzumdar. After coming close on two occasions, India finally won their maiden World Cup title, defeating Laura Wolvaardt’s South Africa by 52 runs in front of a sea of fans in Navi Mumbai. “My main job was to finish innings strongly by scoring quickly in the final overs,” the 22-year-old said on JioStar’s Follow…

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    • 6 November
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      Abhirath’s century guides Hyderabad to four-wicket victory

      Abhirath Reddy scored an unbeaten 175 to lead Hyderabad to a thrilling four-wicket victory over Himachal Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match. Key partnerships with Rahul Radesh, K Himateja, and Tanay Thyagarajan helped chase 336 on the final day HYDERABAD: The 29-year-old Abhirath Reddy couldn’t have timed his maiden Ranji century better, for it was largely responsible for Hyderabad pulling off what looked like an improbable win against Himachal Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at Atal Behari Vajpayee Stadium in Amtar (Himachal Pradesh) on Tuesday. Requiring 336 runs on the final day, Hyderabad, resuming at the overnight score of eight for no loss, lost its most consistent batter and opener Tanmay Agarwal (5) in…

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    • 6 November
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      My job was to finish strongly, says Richa Ghosh

      Richa Ghosh said her focus during India’s historic ICC Women’s World Cup win was on building her innings and finishing strong. She credited Coach Amol Muzumdar and Jhulan Goswami for guiding her and described the team’s victory as “magical and unforgettable.” Hyderabad: Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh, who played a big role in India’s maiden ICC Women’s World Cup triumph last week, said she was really focused on spending more time at the crease and building my innings. “Whenever I got the chance to play, I concentrated on playing grounded shots and making sure I didn’t throw my wicket away. For me, it was all about keeping the scoreboard ticking with singles and holding up one end. That’s what I worked on the…

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    • 6 November
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      Deepti, Smriti, Jemimah named in ICC Women’s World Cup Team of the Tournament

      India’s Deepti Sharma, Smriti Mandhana, and Jemimah Rodrigues have been named in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Team of the Tournament, which also features players from South Africa, Australia, England, and Pakistan. HYDERABAD: Three players from the victorious India side – Deepti Sharma, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues – have been named in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Team of the Tournament. Deepti Sharma, the competition’s leading wicket-taker who took a magnificent five for 39 in the final, is joined by teammates Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues. The trio are joined by three players from the tournament runners up, South Africa – Team of the Tournament captain, Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp and Nadine de Klerk –…

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    • 5 November
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      Kerala Blasters crush Sporting Club Delhi 3-0 in AIFF Super Cup

      Kerala Blasters FC thrashed Sporting Club Delhi 3-0 in their AIFF Super Cup Group D fixture. Koldo Obieta scored twice, and Korou Singh Thingujam added a stunning acrobatic goal. The win placed Kerala at the top of the group Hyderabad: Kerala Blasters FC produced a dominant display to thrash Sporting Club Delhi 3-0 in their second AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 Group D fixture at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim (Goa) on Monday. All the goals came in the first half. A brace from Koldo Obieta (17’, 23’) and Korou Singh Thingujam’s acrobatic strike (34’) sealed a comfortable victory for the Blasters, who now sit at the top of the group with six points from two matches. The result also confirmed SC…

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    • 5 November
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      Pranav Varma’s 3-wicket haul helps Hyderabad in Col C K Nayudu Trophy

      Pranav Varma’s impressive spell of three for 32 kept Hyderabad on course for a vital first innings lead against Haryana on the second day of the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy. Hyderabad posted 307, while Haryana reached 218/6 Hyderabad: A good spell by Pranav Varma (three for 32) helped Hyderabad stay in sight of the vital first innings lead against Haryana on the second day of the four-day Col C K Nayudu Trophy cricket championship third-round match at Sultanpur on Monday. The scores: 2nd day: At Sultanpur: Hyderabad: 307 in 96.4 overs (P. Raghava 86, A. Avanish Rao 54, Vignesh Reddy 45, G. Rithish Reddy 54, Vivek Kumar 5/53) Haryana: 218/6 in 81 overs (Rohan Deshwal 74, Sarvesh Rohilla 70* batting, Pranav Varma 3/32)

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    • 5 November
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      Indian women’s cricket team wins historic ICC World Cup, receives Rs 51 crore reward

      The Indian women’s cricket team has made history by winning the ICC World Cup for the first time. To honour this achievement, the BCCI has announced a cash reward of Rs 51 crore. The success promises to inspire future generations Hyderabad: In a momentous achievement for Indian cricket, the Indian women’s cricket team has been crowned ICC World Champions for the first time in history. The entire nation celebrates this landmark victory, marking a new chapter in Indian cricket, especially women’s cricket. To honour this unprecedented success, the BCCI has announced a cash reward of INR 51 crore for the players, support staff, and selection committee, in recognition of their remarkable performance, dedication, and contribution to the nation’s sporting glory. Under…

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