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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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      3 October
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      Deepti Sharma stars as India beat Sri Lanka in Women’s World Cup opener

      Deepti Sharma’s all-round brilliance powered India to a 59-run (DLS) win over Sri Lanka in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup opener. Sharma hit 53 and took three wickets, combining with Amanjot Kaur for a century partnership that rescued India. HYDERABAD: Deepti Sharma insisted she felt no pressure despite being left with work to do at the crease as she hauled India to victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. Sharma hit 53 as India won the clash of the hosts by 59 runs (DLS method), having started her partnership with Amanjot Kaur with India 124 for six. Kaur hit 57 herself and the pair delivered a century before the seventh wicket…

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      Tilak Varma hails Asia Cup final knock against Pakistan as his most satisfying

      India’s Tilak Varma described his unbeaten 69 in the Asia Cup final win against Pakistan as more satisfying than his two T20I centuries, crediting his Hyderabad coaches, family, and teammates for helping him deliver under intense pressure in Dubai. HYDERABAD: India’s latest sensation Tilak Varma says his unbeaten 69 (53b, 3×4. 4×6) in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday night, gave him bigger satisfaction than his two T-20 international centuries. “This is because we are playing Pakistan in the final and the pressure was immense. I just backed myself, tried to stay calm,” Tilak said on Tuesday. “I always believed in myself and was confident of finishing off the game. I am glad that I had the…

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    • 1 October
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      India refuses to accept Asia Cup trophy from Pakistan minister, sparks row

      India’s Asia Cup–winning team refused to accept the winner’s trophy from ACC chief and Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi after defeating Pakistan in Dubai. Captain Suryakumar Yadav said the team’s real trophies were his players, as BCCI vowed protest. HYDERABAD: There was more action off the field after Tilak Varma fashioned a famous win for India in the final of the Asia Cup against Pakistan Dubai late on Sunday night with the Indian team refusing to collect the winner’s trophy from Moshin Naqvi, chairman of the Asian Cricket Council and who is also the Pakistan’s Interior Minister and chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board. In a tournament which has seen the Indian players avoiding even the customary handshakes with the arch-rivals Pakistan…

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    • 1 October
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      Mithun Manhas takes over as BCCI President; Shukla and Saikia continue in key roles

      Mithun Manhas has been elected as the new BCCI President at the 94th AGM, while Rajeev Shukla and Devajit Saikia have been re-elected as Vice-President and Secretary. Several other positions, including those of joint secretary and treasurer, were also filled Mumbai: Former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas has been elected as the new BCCI President, while Rajeev Shukla and Devajit Saikia have been re-elected as the Vice-President and Secretary, respectively, at the 94th Annual General Meeting held at the BCCI headquarters on Sunday. Moreover, Prabhtej Singh Bhatia has replaced Rohan Gauns Desai as Joint Secretary, and Raghuram Bhat has been elected as Treasurer. BCCI Secretary Saikia said that all the apex council members have been elected unopposed, as there was no opposition…

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      Tilak Varma’s master class puts him in big league; Watch: Hero’s welcome for local boy in Hyderabad

      Tilak showcased his growing maturity, his ability to combine raw power, class and amazing stroke selection – traits which he has been obviously mastering ever since he joined the high-profile IPL franchise Mumbai Indians Hyderabad: Hyderabadi Tilak Varma made yet another emphatic statement, if at all one needed, on the big stage that he means business and can well be the all-format player India should be looking for. Well, the 22-year-old southpaw from the City, who has now become an integral part of the India T-20 team by virtue of class and consistency and has been a consistent scorer in the red-ball format too (waiting for Test debut for sure), took his batting skills to the next level in a high-voltage…

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      28 September
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      Bumrah named in India squad for West Indies Tests, Nair dropped; Jadeja vice-captain

      Jasprit Bumrah has been included in India’s Test squad for the West Indies series, while Devdutt Padikkal replaces an out-of-form Karun Nair. Ravindra Jadeja is named vice-captain for the two-match series starting in Ahmedabad on October 2 Dubai: India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was named in the Test squad for the upcoming home series against the West Indies, while Devdutt Padikkal replaced an off-colour Karun Nair in the side. Bumrah, who had played only three out of five Tests during India’s England tour due to workload management, has made himself available for the two-match series against the West Indies, which begins in Ahmedabad on October 2. Ravindra Jadeja was appointed vice-captain of the squad, which will be led by Shubman Gill.…

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    • 28 September
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      Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 11 runs, set up first-ever Asia Cup final against India

      Pakistan’s bowling attack defended a modest total of 135 to defeat Bangladesh by 11 runs in the Super 4s. This win has set up Pakistan’s first-ever Asia Cup final against India, scheduled for the 2025 tournament’s grand finale Dubai: Pakistan’s bowling unit delivered when it mattered the most, defending a modest total of 135 with determination against Bangladesh in their Super 4s clash on Thursday. Pakistan won the match by 11 runs, setting up their first-ever Asia Cup final against arch-rivals India. Considering the off-field tensions between India and Pakistan, the Asian Cricket Council and the tournament’s official broadcasters must have been delighted, as the game’s drama and intensity would have undoubtedly drawn significant viewership. However, Bangladesh’s batting collapse left them…

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    • 28 September
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      Harmanpreet Kaur says India ready to give best in World Cup

      Captains of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 expressed confidence at a special Captains’ Day event in Bengaluru and Colombo. Harmanpreet Kaur said India will give their best in the home World Cup, starting on 30 September in Guwahati Hyderabad: Captains of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 spoke at a special Captains’ Day event held simultaneously in Bengaluru and Colombo, expressing their eagerness and confidence with just four days left for the tournament to start. India play Sri Lanka in the opening match in Guwahati on 30 September, while Australia begin their title defence a day later against New Zealand in Indore. Visakhapatnam, Navi Mumbai and Colombo are the other cities where the round-robin tournament will be played.…

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    • 27 September
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      Shreyas Iyer named India A ODI captain; takes break from red-ball cricket

      Shreyas Iyer will captain India A in the upcoming ODI series against Australia A. He will take a six-month break from red-ball cricket to focus on fitness. The BCCI also announced the Rest of India squad for the Irani Cup. HYDERABAD: The Senior Men’s Selection Committee has picked the India A squad for the three-match one-day series against Australia A as well as the Rest of India (ROI) squad for the Irani Cup. India A will play their matches in Kanpur starting from September 30, while the Irani Cup will be played against Vidarbha, the champions of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, in Nagpur from October 1. Shreyas Iyer has informed the BCCI of his decision to take a six-month break from…

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    • 27 September
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      Lisa Keightley appointed head coach of Mumbai Indians Women’s team

      Lisa Keightley, former Australia star and two-time World Cup winner, has been appointed head coach of Mumbai Indians Women. With vast international and franchise coaching experience, she aims to build on the team’s WPL success in 2023 and 2025. HYDERABAD: Mumbai Indians on Thursday announced the appointment of former Australia cricketer and two-time World Cup winner Lisa Keightley as the Head Coach of its women’s team. Keightley, part of Australia’s World Cup–winning squads in 1997 and 2005, is one of the most respected coaches in the women’s game. With a stellar playing career and a coaching résumé spanning Australia, England, and top global leagues, she brings unmatched experience and vision to the Mumbai Indians setup. Mumbai Indians Women are already the…

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