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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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      20 October
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      BCCI expresses condolences over tragic loss of Afghan cricketers

      The BCCI has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of three young Afghan cricketers—Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon—who were killed in a cross-border airstrike in Paktika province. The Board stands in solidarity with the ACB and the cricket community Hyderabad: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expresses its deep sorrow and condolences over the tragic loss of three young Afghan cricketers — Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon — who tragically lost their lives in a cowardly cross-border airstrike in Paktika Province. The BCCI stands in full solidarity with the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), the cricket fraternity, and the families of the departed players during this incredibly difficult time. The Board condemns this ghastly and unwarranted attack, highlighting…

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    • 20 October
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      Hyderabad struggles at 126/7 chasing 233 against Odisha in Col C K Nayudu Trophy

      On Day 3 of the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy, Odisha set Hyderabad a target of 233 after scoring 268, with Om’s century leading the charge. Hyderabad were struggling at 126/7 at the close of play, still needing 233 for victory Hyderabad: Hyderabad were struggling at 126 for seven, needing 233 to win, against Odisha on the third day of the four-day Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy cricket championship, first-round match, at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on Saturday. Earlier, Odisha scored 268 in their second innings, thanks to a fine century by Om (107, 178b, 12×4, 1×6). Chasing the victory target, the home team was struggling at the close of play.

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    • 19 October
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      Matthew Hayden: Rohit Sharma’s axing is interesting, but India has strong ODI balance

      Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden called Rohit Sharma’s removal as India’s captain “interesting,” citing age and succession planning for Shubman Gill. He praised India’s blend of youth and experience in ODIs and highlighted fan enthusiasm in Australia. Hyderabad: Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden said that with Rohit Sharma being axed as captain was an interesting move from afar. After such a great win in the Champions Trophy, he would suppose the selectors were purely looking at the numbers. “At 38, with a couple of years to go before the World Cup, he becomes a bit vulnerable purely because of his age. The talent and class are always on display, and so is that magnificent body of work, not only in terms of his…

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    • 19 October
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      Abhishek, Smriti win ICC Player of the Month awards for September

      Abhishek’s superlative efforts in the Asia Cup T20I tournament and Smriti Mandhana’s outstanding performance in home ODI series against Australia earned them accolades Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma and Smriti Mandhana have won the ICC Player of the Month awards for men and women, respectively, after some fine efforts that helped edge out other strong contenders for September. Abhishek’s superlative efforts in the Asia Cup T20I tournament were lauded by fans and critics alike and reflect in the Player of the Month awards. The flamboyant batter accumulated 314 runs in seven matches during the period at an average of 44.85 and an outstanding strike-rate of 200. The 25-year-old was named the Player of the Tournament and achieved the highest rating points ever in…

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    • 19 October
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      ‘Double’ trouble for Hyderabad in Ranji Group D match against Delhi

      Delhi declares its first innings at 524/9 as opener Sanat Sangwan (211 not out, 470b, 21×4, 3×6) and debutant Ayush Doseja (209, 279b, 25×4, 5×6) hit double centuries Hyderabad: Delhi dominated for the second consecutive day thanks to double centuries of contrasting style by left-handed duo of opener Sanat Sangwan (211 not out, 470b, 21×4, 3×6) and debutant Ayush Doseja (209, 279b, 25×4, 5×6) as it declared its first innings at 524 for nine against Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at the NexGen Cricket Academy Ground (near Hakimpet) here on Thursday. In reply, Hyderabad scored a breezy 77 for one losing southpaw and vice-captain G. Rahul Singh (35, 54b, 5×4,1×6), who looked in terrific touch before Delhi…

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    • 19 October
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      BKT named Title Sponsor for Australia-India Men’s ODI and T20 International Series

      Balkrishna Industries Ltd (BKT) will be the title sponsor for Cricket Australia’s upcoming Men’s ODI and T20 International series against India. The three-match ODI series starts October 19 in Perth, and the five-match T20I series begins October 29 in Canberra. Mumbai: Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a global leader in the off highway tyre industry, will be Cricket Australia’s (CA) naming rights partner of the hugely anticipated Men’s One Day International and T20 International series against India starting next month. The marquee matches between Australia and India will be titled the BKT Tyres Men’s ODI Series and the BKT Tyres Men’s T20 International Series. The three-match BKT ODI series will commence in Perth on October 19 and the five-match BKT T20I series…

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    • 19 October
      115

      Noman’s 10-for, Afridi’s reverse swing give Pakistan famous win over South Africa

      Noman Ali claimed 10 wickets and Shaheen Afridi produced a late reverse swing burst as Pakistan defeated South Africa by 93 runs in Lahore to take a 1-0 lead in the series and end South Africa’s 10-Test unbeaten run Lahore: Pakistan’s spin duo Noman Ali and Sajid Khan did the heavy lifting before Shaheen Shah Afridi applied the finishing touches, as the hosts wrapped up a 93-run victory over World Test Championship (WTC) winner South Africa on Day 4 of the first Test at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. The win gave Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series, while ending South Africa’s record 10-match winning streak, their longest in Test cricket history. Defending a target of 276, Pakistan tightened…

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    • 17 October
      143

      Delhi finish day 1 at 256/3 against Hyderabad in Ranji Trophy opener

      Delhi reached a commanding 256/3 on day 1 of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D opener against Hyderabad. Despite early breakthroughs by Hyderabad’s bowlers, a solid partnership between Ayush Doseja and Sanat Sangwan ensured Delhi’s dominance on the first day Hyderabad: Hyderabad’s gamble of putting Delhi into bat after winning the toss proved to be futile as the latter finished the first day at an impressive 256 for three at close of play in the four-day Ranji Trophy season opener (Elite Group D) at NexGen Cricket Academy Ground (Hakimpet) near here on Wednesday. Fast bowler, Punnaiah, playing his fifth Ranji game, struck the first blow, forcing opener Arpit Rana to snick to slip fielder Himateja and the left-arm pacer Chama Milind…

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    • 17 October
      157

      Development of cricket in districts: Time for decisive action

      The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) needs to address the growing issue of cricket development in districts. By expanding affiliation to clubs, introducing women’s leagues, and reforming the selection process, the HCA can create a more inclusive and competitive system By Vijay Mohan Raj Hyderabad: There has been much discussion on the development of cricket in the districts. However, it remains largely rhetoric, with no decisive action. The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) can easily address this by inviting affiliation from clubs and institutions within the jurisdiction assigned by the Constitution of HCA. Re-affiliation of existing clubs should also be encouraged, based on criteria that they possess the infrastructure to conduct league matches and tournaments held annually. The availability of cricket infrastructure in…

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    • 17 October
      138

      ‘Every wicket felt like five’: Siraj reflects on Player of the Series performance vs West Indies

      India pacer Mohammed Siraj said every wicket felt like a five-wicket haul after being named Impact Player of the Series in the 2-0 Test win over West Indies. Siraj took 10 wickets across two Tests as India marked their first series win under Shubman Gill. New Delhi: After the conclusion of the two-Test series against the West Indies, India pacer Mohammed Siraj was adjudged ‘Impact Player of the Series’ and stated that every wicket that he took felt like a fifer. After crushing the West Indies by an innings and 140 runs in the series opener, India defeated the visitors by seven wickets in the second game to whitewash series 2-0. Siraj took seven wickets in the opener, followed by three…

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