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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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      31 October
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      India to focus on Suryakumar Yadav’s form in first T20I against Australia

      India’s first T20I against Australia will focus on Suryakumar Yadav’s form after a lean patch. Despite leading India to success, his recent struggles with the bat are a concern. The series marks India’s T20 World Cup preparation Canberra: The leadership of Suryakumar Yadav will inspire the batter in him to step up and start contributing significantly with the bat when India take on Australia in the opening T20 International here on Wednesday. It promises to be a balanced contest, with both teams having won eight of their last 10 T20I matches, with a defeat each. While India had one tied game, Australia had one match washed out. Though the captain’s prolonged poor form is a cause for concern, the Indian T20…

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    • 31 October
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      Shreyas Iyer stable after abdomen injury, on road to recovery

      Shreyas Iyer, who suffered an abdominal injury and spleen laceration during the third ODI against Australia, is stable and recovering well. A recent scan showed improvement, and the BCCI Medical Team, along with specialists, continues to monitor his progress Hyderabad: Shreyas Iyer sustained a blunt injury to his abdomen, resulting in a laceration of his spleen with internal bleeding on October 25 during the third ODI against Australia. The injury was promptly identified, and the bleeding was immediately arrested. His condition is now stable, and he continues to be under observation. A repeat scan done on Tuesday has shown significant improvement, and Shreyas is on the road to recovery. The BCCI Medical Team, in consultation with specialists in Sydney and India,…

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    • 31 October
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      Avanish Rao’s century leads Hyderabad to 361 against Rajasthan in C K Nayudu Trophy

      A Avanish Rao scored a brilliant 134 to help Hyderabad post 361 in the second-round match of the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy (Under-23) against Rajasthan in Jaipur. Rajasthan struggled to 23/3 in response on day 3 Hyderabad: A Avanish Rao cracked a century (134, 150b, 16×4, 3×6) to help Hyderabad score 361 against Rajasthan on the third day of the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy (Under-23) cricket championship second-round match in Jaipur. In reply, Rajasthan was struggling at 23 for three in 5.5 overs. The scores:3rd day: At Jaipur:Hyderabad 361 in 116.2 overs (P. Raghava 48, A. Avanish Rao 134, Mayank Gupta 49, Nitin Sai Yadav 51, Ganesh Suthar 3/46, MK Changra 4/78) vs Rajasthan 23/3 in 5.5 overs.

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    • 30 October
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      Arhaan Satwalekar hits double century for PKMCC in HCA B-Division league

      Arhaan Satwalekar scored a brilliant double century for PKMCC in the HCA B-Division two-day league. In the A-Division league, A. Prateek Reddy also scored a century for Jai Hanuman. Other notable performances include Shiva Rama Krishna’s century for Cheerful Chums Hyderabad: Arhaan Satwalekar cracked a double century (229 n.o, 269b, 33×4, 1×6) for PKMCC against MP Blues on the first day of the HCA B-Division two-day league cricket championship here on Tuesday. In another match, Shiva Rama Krishna (107 batting) played well for Cheerful Chums. In the A-Division one-day league-cum-knock-out, A. Prateek Reddy slammed a century (121) for Jai Hanuman against Balaaji CC. The scores: B-Division two-day league: PKMCC 341 in 89 overs (Arhaan Satwalekar 229 n.o., Prince 45) vs MP Blues…

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    • 30 October
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      Chris Gayle becomes official brand ambassador for Lanka Premier League 2025

      Chris Gayle, the West Indies cricket legend, has been announced as the official brand ambassador for the 2025 Lanka Premier League. The tournament, scheduled for July–August 2026, aims to bring exciting cricket and entertainment to global audiences Hyderabad: West Indies cricket legend and “Universe Boss” Chris Gayle has joined the Lanka Premier League (LPL) as its official Brand Ambassador for the 2025 season, which is set to take place in July–August 2026, following the conclusion of key international series. The rescheduled timeline allows players and fans uninterrupted access to the thrill of the tournament as it enters its sixth and biggest season yet. Gayle, regarded as one of the most dominant and entertaining players the game has ever seen, brings with…

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    • 29 October
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      Punjab FC wins 3-0 against Gokulam Kerala in AIFF Super Cup opener

      Punjab FC began their AIFF Super Cup campaign with a dominant 3-0 win over Gokulam Kerala. Goals from Muhammad Suhail, Nikhil Prabhu, and Princeton Rebello secured the victory. Punjab faces Mohammedan SC next on November 2 Hyderabad: Three first-half goals ensured Punjab FC started its AIFF Super Cup campaign with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Gokulam Kerala FC in their Group C opener, played at the GMC Athletic Stadium in Bambolim (Goa) on Monday. Muhammad Suhail, Nikhil Prabhu, and Princeton Rebello scored the goals for the winners, securing all three points. Punjab FC head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis opted for a midfield-heavy starting lineup, with Nikhil Prabhu, Princeton Rebello, Manglengthang Kipgen, and new signing Samir Zeljkovic in the centre of the pitch,…

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    • 29 October
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      Rain interrupts play as Puducherry struggles at 92/8 against Hyderabad

      Rain halted Puducherry’s reply to Hyderabad’s 435, leaving them struggling at 92/8 on day three of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match. Punnaiah and Tanay Thyagarajan impressed with the ball, while rain interruptions further hampered the hosts’ progress Hyderabad: Rain came to the rescue of Puducherry, which was struggling at 92 for eight in reply to Hyderabad’s imposing total of 435, when play was stopped due to wet ground conditions on the third day of the four-day Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match in Puducherry on Monday. Resuming at the overnight score of 25 for one, the home team suffered early blows, with fast bowler Punnaiah bowling an impressive spell in which he took two wickets – sending back opener…

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    • 29 October
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      Surya Kumar Yadav is a great leader, says coach Gautam Gambhir

      Indian cricket coach Gautam Gambhir praises Surya Kumar Yadav as a great leader and human being. Gambhir talks about the team’s fearless approach, Yadav’s leadership, and how the focus is on impact over individual performance, despite occasional failures Hyderabad: “Surya (Kumar Yadav) is a great human being, and good humans make good leaders. While he speaks highly of me, my role is simply to advise him fairly based on my reading of the game,” says Indian cricket team’s head coach Gautam Gambhir. “Ultimately, this is his team. His free-spirited character perfectly matches T20 cricket’s essence, which is about freedom and expression. Your off-field personality reflects on the field and in the dressing room, and Surya has maintained this atmosphere brilliantly over…

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    • 29 October
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      ICC names match officials for semi-finals of Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

      The ICC has announced the match officials for the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-finals. Key appointments include Eloise Sheridan and Jacquline Williams as umpires for the England vs South Africa match, and Lauren Agenbag and Sue Redfern for Australia vs India Hyderabad: The match officials for this week’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 semi-finals have been announced. Eloise Sheridan and Jacquline Williams of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Umpires will be the on-field umpires for England’s clash with South Africa in Guwahati. Sheridan was the on-field umpire when the two sides met in the group stage, a match England won by 10 wickets. She also oversaw South Africa’s victory against Pakistan. Williams was in charge for two matches…

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    • 29 October
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      Shreyas Iyer suffers spleen injury during Sydney ODI, remains under medical observation

      India’s Shreyas Iyer suffered a laceration injury to his spleen while fielding during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. The BCCI said he is stable and recovering under medical supervision, with the team doctor monitoring his progress in Sydney. Hyderabad: Shreyas Iyer sustained an impact injury to his left lower rib cage region while fielding during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on October 25. He was taken to the hospital for further evaluation. Scans have revealed a laceration injury to the spleen. He is under treatment, medically stable, and recovering well. The BCCI Medical Team, in consultation with specialists in Sydney and India, is closely monitoring his injury status. The Indian Team Doctor will remain in Sydney with Shreyas…

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