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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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      27 September
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      Aussie teen Georgia Voll eager to make her mark at Women’s Cricket World Cup

      Australia’s Georgia Voll, 22, is eager to make her mark at the Women’s Cricket World Cup after a breakthrough ODI century and strong performances in Ashes and domestic cricket. She aims to combine confidence and guidance from senior players to impact the tournament. HYDERABAD: When Australian spinner Jess Jonassen removed Anya Shrubsole to hand her country a seventh ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title in 2022, a delighted Georgia Voll celebrated from her sofa. Little did the then 18-year-old know that just three years later she would be a major part of her country’s quest to become the first team to defend the 50-over global title since 1988. Now 22, the Queensland native’s performances, including her maiden ODI hundred in just…

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    • 27 September
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      Shubman Gill named India Test captain, Ravindra Jadeja vice-captain for West Indies series

      Shubman Gill will captain India in the two-Test series against West Indies, with Ravindra Jadeja as vice-captain. Rishabh Pant is unavailable due to injury. The series begins October 2 in Ahmedabad as part of the 2025-27 World Test Championship. Hyderabad: Shubman Gill, who led India to a drawn series in his maiden stint as Test captain in England recently, has been named captain and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja vice-captain for the series against West Indies. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has not recovered fully to be named in the squad. Otherwise, the Indian team for the Test series against West Indies sports almost a familiar look with Jadeja, Washington Sundar and Axar Patel as the three spin-bowling all-rounders, as well as Kuldeep Yadav. Nitish…

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    • 23 September
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      Ranadheer double century powers Mahesh CC in HCA C-Division

      Jasti Ranadheer’s unbeaten 222 powered Mahesh CC to a crushing win over Gaganmahal, while Murali’s 188 and Rajashekar’s eight-wicket haul highlighted other HCA C-Division one-day league cricket matches Hyderabad: Jasti Ranadheer cracked a double century (222 n.o., 152b, 16×4, 12×6) to help Mahesh CC drub Gaganmahal by 367 runs in the HCA C-Division one-day league cricket championship here on Sunday. In other matches, a fine century by Murali (188, 129b, 18×4, 8×6) for Tarakarama and good spells by B. Shreyaan (five for 37) for St. Andrews and A. Rajashekar (eight for 25) for MP Sporting were the highlights. The scores:C-Division one-day league:Mahesh 432/2 in 50 overs (V Abhishek 90, Jasti Ranadheer 223 no, Venkata Dinesh 73 no) bt Gaganmahal 65 in…

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    • 22 September
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      Smriti Mandhana sets new record with second fastest WODI century

      Smriti Mandhana scored the second-fastest women’s ODI century off 50 balls in the third ODI against Australia, breaking Karen Rolton’s record and setting the fastest by an Indian batter New Delhi: Graceful opener Smriti Mandhana scored the second-fastest women’s ODI hundred off just 50 balls in the third one-day international against Australia here on Saturday. Mandhana went past former Australian batter Karen Rolton’s record (off 57 balls) made in the 2000-01 season against South Africa. Former Australian skipper Meg Lanning leads the list of fastest century makers with a 45-ball century which she made against New Zealand in the 2012-13 season. The 29-year-old Mandhana’s 50-ball effort, which included 14 fours and four sixes, was also the fastest by an Indian batter,…

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    • 22 September
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      Pakistan brings in motivational speaker ahead of crucial India-Pak Match

      Pakistan’s team, demoralized by a loss to India, brings in Dr Raheel Karim, a motivational speaker, to help with the high-pressure rematch in the Super 4s stage of the Asia Cup Dubai: Demoralised after being beaten comprehensively in a crucial league match that ended in controversy over no handshake, Pakistan have roped in a motivational speaker to help their team handle the pressure of a rematch between the two Neighbours in the Super 4s stage of the Men’s T20 Asia Cup here on Sunday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has added a motivational speaker, Dr Raheel Karim, to help the team, which had come under tremendous pressure after its abject surrender in the league match, according to a report in Telecom…

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    • 22 September
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      Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana eyes strong show at ICC Women’s World Cup

      Pakistan captain Fatima Sana says her team aims to play fearless, disciplined cricket at the ICC Women’s World Cup in Sri Lanka. With a mix of experienced players and young talent, she hopes their performances inspire more girls in Pakistan. Hyderabad: Pakistan women’s cricket captain Fatima Sana says that the World Cups are always special, they give every cricketer a chance to test themselves on the biggest stage, and every team the opportunity to show how far they’ve come. “For us, as the Pakistan women’s team, this ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is about playing good cricket, competing hard, and making our country proud,” she said in an interview to ICC media.‘Our journey here has been full of learning. The recent qualifiers…

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    • 22 September
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      Australia’s Claire Polosak, Eloise Sheridan to umpire ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 opener

      The ICC announced match officials for the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 league phase. Claire Polosak and Eloise Sheridan will umpire the opening India-Sri Lanka match, joining an all-female panel of 14 umpires and four match referees from nine countries. Hyderabad: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the match-wise appointments of the Emirates ICC Panel of Match Officials for the league phase of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The experienced Australian duo of Claire Polosak and Eloise Sheridan will be the on-field umpires for the opening match between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati where the eight-team tournament gets underway on 30 September. Polosak is appearing at her third ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup while her compatriot Sheridan was part of the…

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    • 21 September
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      Gill recalls Harmanpreet’s batting exploits, SKY, Samson, Hardik laud women’s stars ahead of World Cup

      India’s leading men’s cricketers, including Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, and Hardik Pandya, recalled memories and praised Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Richa Ghosh while sending their best wishes to the women’s squad ahead of the World Cup. Hyderabad: With the Women’s World Cup approaching, India Test captain Shubman Gill recalls his memories as a young boy of Harmanpreet Kaur’s exploits with the bat . Sharing admiration and support for the women’s squad on JioHotstar’s special show ‘Champions Wali Baat: Believe in Blue’, Gill said when he was about 10 or 11 years old, she used to come to the academy where he practised outside and used to play matches with them. “I clearly remember her smashing our bowlers all…

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    • 21 September
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      ICC launches official Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 song ‘Bring it Home’ sung by Shreya Ghoshal

      The ICC has launched ‘Bring it Home’, the official song for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, sung by Shreya Ghoshal. Celebrating determination, unity, and women’s cricket, the song is available on digital platforms, with ticket sales starting at Rs 100. Hyderabad: Celebrating the power, unity and unstoppable spirit of women’s cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday launched the official event song titled ‘Bring it Home’ for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, as excitement continues to build ahead of the much-anticipated tournament. Performed by acclaimed Indian singer Shreya Ghoshal, the song is a high-energy blend of rhythm, melody and emotion, and aims to unite fans across the globe. With catchy hooks like “Tarikita Tarikita Tarikita Dhom”…

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    • 21 September
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      Sri Lanka knock Afghanistan out with six-wicket win in Asia Cup

      Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in the Asia Cup, with Kusal Mendis scoring an unbeaten 74 and Nuwan Thushara picking 4-18, knocking Afghanistan out and advancing to Super Fours Abu Dhabi: Nuwan Thushara picked 4-18, while wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis produced a composed unbeaten 74 off 52 balls to guide Sri Lanka to a six-wicket win over Afghanistan in their final Group B fixture of the Asia Cup at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium on Thursday. The result confirmed Sri Lanka and Bangladesh’s progression to the Super Fours, while Afghanistan, last year’s T20 World Cup semi-finalists, were knocked out of the tournament. Chasing 170 on a surface offering grip and bounce, Sri Lanka made a tricky target look routine, thanks…

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