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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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    • Nov- 2025 -
      3 November
      128

      Shreyas Iyer recovering after suffering spleen injury during Australia ODI

      Shreyas Iyer suffered a spleen injury with internal bleeding while fielding during the third ODI against Australia on October 25. He underwent a minor procedure in Sydney, is now stable, and will stay there for follow-up before returning to India. Hyderabad: Shreyas Iyer sustained a blunt injury to his abdomen while fielding during the third ODI against Australia on 25th October 2025, resulting in a laceration of his spleen with internal bleeding. The injury was promptly identified, and the bleeding was immediately arrested following a minor procedure. He has undergone appropriate medical management for the same. He is now stable and recovering well. The BCCI Medical Team, along with specialists in Sydney and India, are pleased with his recovery, and he has been discharged…

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    • 2 November
      131

      Josh Hazlewood’s three-wicket haul sets up Australia’s win over India in second T20

      Josh Hazlewood’s three-wicket burst and Mitch Marsh’s quickfire 46 guided Australia to a four-wicket victory over India in the second T20I at Melbourne. Abhishek Sharma’s fighting 68 was the lone bright spot as India were bowled out for 125. Melbourne: Josh Hazlewood took three wickets for 13 runs to put India on the back foot before Mitch Marsh plundered 46 runs to guide Australia to a four-wicket win on Friday in the second Twenty20 International. Hazlewood set up the victory with his brilliant four-over opening spell, which helped restrict India to 125 all out in 18.4 overs after Marsh won the toss and sent the visitors in to bat. Australia cruised to 126 for six in 13.2 overs in reply, with…

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    • 2 November
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      ‘Outdone in the end’: Healy admits Australia fell short after semifinal loss to India

      Australian captain Alyssa Healy admitted her team didn’t finish well with the bat and dropped key chances as India knocked them out of the ICC Women’s World Cup. She praised Phoebe Litchfield’s century and said Australia would learn and rebuild. Hyderabad: Australian captain Alyssa Healy felt her team did not finish with the bat well and not bowl that great, dropped chances in the field. “But, ultimately, outdone in the end,” she said reflecting on the defeat to India in the Women’s World Cup semifinal in Navi Mumbai on Thursday night, Alyssa said it was a good contest in the end. . On posting 338 batting first, Alyssa said that they thought we had half-done the job. ” Left a few…

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    • 2 November
      132

      Harmanpreet Kaur says she had no words to express after India’s victory

      Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed pride and emotion after India’s five-wicket semifinal win over Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup at Navi Mumbai, praising Jemimah Rodrigues’ match-winning century and the team’s focus, resilience, and determination to win the upcoming final Hyderabad: Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur said she had no words to express herself after India scored a five-wicket against Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup semifinal at Navi Mumbai on Thursday night thanks to a brilliant, unbeaten century by Jemimah Rodrigues. In a post-match interaction, Harmanpreet said she was feeling great for this time having crossed that line which they had been working towards for so many years. “We told each other that we have done this because we…

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      Jemima Rodrigues: It feels like a dream and still has not sunk in

      Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 127 powered India to a five-wicket win over Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup semifinal in Mumbai. Overwhelmed with emotion, she credited Jesus, her family, coaches, and teammates for helping her overcome anxiety and self-doubt. Hyderabad: Jemima Rodrigues, who scored a brilliant unbeaten 127 to help India score a five-wicket win against Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup semifinal in Mumbai on Thursday night, said that she would thank Jesus and that she couldn’t do it on her own. In the post-match interaction, Jemimah, who revealed that she came to know that she would be batting at No.3 only a few minutes before the match, also said she would  thank her mom, dad and the coach and …

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    • 1 November
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      India storm into final after record chase, Jemimah plays messiah with unbeated 127 against Australia

      Chasing a mammoth 339, Jemimah anchored the spirited response with an incredible 127 not out from 134 balls including 14 fours, as India scored 341/5 in 48.3 overs to win with five wickets Navi Mumbai: A diminutive Jemimah Rodrigues stood tall on the biggest stage with the innings of her life as her unbeaten 127 off 134 balls sent India into their third Women’s ODI World Cup final, halting the juggernaut of seven-time champions Australia with a record chase here on Thursday.Jemimah’s arduous knock for only her third century and first in a World Cup was built along with a robust 167-run stand for the third wicket with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (89 from 88 balls, 10x4s, 2x6s), which helped India to…

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      112

      Batting brilliance and bowling fire take South Africa to maiden Cup final

      Puneri Paltan scripted a brilliant nine-point comeback to beat Telugu Titans 50-45 in the PKL 12 semi final at Delhi. Aditya Shinde and Pankaj Mohite starred with Super 10s as Paltan entered their third final in four years Guwahati: South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt scored a hundred for the ages before the seasoned Marizanne Kapp made the ball talk in good batting conditions to script a 125-run victory over England and enter their maiden Women’s ODI Cup final here on Wednesday.Wolvaardt single-handedly pushed South Africa to a formidable 319 for seven with an epic 169 off 143 balls, negating the impact of two mini collapses caused by left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone. Four-time champions England needed to pull off a record chase…

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      Shafali Verma ready to shine in World Cup Semi final against Australia

      Shafali Verma, recalled for injured Pratika Rawal, said she is “200%” confident of performing well in India’s World Cup semi final against Australia, aiming to seize her comeback chance on home soil Hyderabad: A confident Shafali Verma is “200%” sure she can make an impact in India’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 semi final. Verma has replaced injured Pratika Rawal in the hosts’ squad following the opener’s ankle injury sustained against Bangladesh in the final group match on Sunday. The 21-year-old, who has not played an ODI for 12 months, is confident she can thrive if called upon against reigning champions Australia in Navi Mumbai. “It’s just a matter of keeping my mind clear and giving myself confidence,” she said,…

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      Aditya Reddy’s five-wicket haul helps Andhra gain first-innings lead against Saurashtra

      P. Aditya Reddy’s five-wicket haul (5/63) powered Andhra to a crucial first-innings lead over Saurashtra in the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy U-23 match in Rajkot. B.R. Singh’s 162 was the highlight of Saurashtra’s innings. Hyderabad: Fine spell by P. Aditya Reddy (five for 63) helped Andhra grab the vital first innings lead against Saurashtra in the Col. CK Nayudu Trophy (under-23) cricket championship league match in Rajkot on Tuesday. For Saurashtra scored a fine century (162,25×4,5×6) in the first innings. The scores: Andhra 488/9 decl in 137 overs drew with Saurashtra 256 in 54.2 overs (B.R. Singh 162, P. Aditya Reddy 5/63) & 53/1 in 12 overs.

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      31 October
      215

      Australia march into semifinals unbeaten, reaffirm World Cup dominance

      Australia stormed into the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup semifinals unbeaten, showcasing dominant performances with record chases and standout individual displays from Alyssa Healy, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, and Alana King. Their resilience and depth reaffirmed their tag as tournament favourites. HYDERABAD: Seven-time ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup champions Australia entered the tournament as favourites and they have lived up to that tag during their unbeaten run in the league stage. Whether salvaging tricky situations, such as against Pakistan and England, chasing 200 down without losing a wicket, as they did against Bangladesh, or setting new records, chasing down a women’s ODI record of 331 against India, Australia keep finding new and impressive ways to win, according to ICC media. They…

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