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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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      21 August
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      Abhirath Reddy anchors Hyderabad reply after Punjab centuries

      Hyderabad reached 267/6 in reply to Punjab’s 348/5 on day two of the Buchi Babu Invitation in Chennai, with Abhirath Reddy’s 74 (retired hurt) keeping Hyderabad in contention Hyderabad: Hyderabad stayed on course to take the first innings lead against Punjab scoring 267 for six in reply to Punjab’s 348 for five in 90 overs on the second day of a three-day league match in the All India Buchi Babu Invitation cricket tournament in Chennai on Tuesday. For Punjab, Uday Pratap Singh (113 no, 255b,7×4,1×6) and Ramandeep Singh (111,101b,4×4,8×6) cracked centuries. The scores:2nd day: Punjab 348/5 in 90 overs (Uday Pratap Singh 113 n.o., Ramandeep Singh 111, T. Ravi Teja 2/62, G Aniketh Reddy 2/107) vs Hyderabad 267/6 in 71 overs (Tanmay…

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    • 18 August
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      Aussies mourn legend Bob Simpson’s demise

      Former Australian captain and coach Bob Simpson has passed away at 89. Renowned as an opening batter, fielder, spinner, and coach, Simpson led Australia to Ashes, World Cup, and West Indies series victories and was widely respected in international cricket. HYDERABAD: Cricket Australia (CA) is mourning the passing of former Australian captain and coach Bob Simpson aged 89. One of the greats of Australian cricket, Simpson made an indelible mark on the game as a champion opening batter, brilliant slips fielder and handy leg spinner; and as a respected and long-serving coach including of the Australian men’s team. Robert Baddeley Simpson played 62 Tests for Australia between 1957 and 1978 scoring 4869 runs at 46.81 including 10 centuries, 27 half-centuries with…

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    • 16 August
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      Former Ranji cricketer Benjamin Thomas announces retirement from first-class cricket

      Former Hyderabad Ranji cricketer Benjamin Thomas announced his retirement from first-class cricket. He thanked mentors, institutions, and the Hyderabad Cricket Association for their support across his long domestic career Hyderabad: Former Ranji cricketer Benjamin Thomas has announced his retirement from first-class cricket. He represented Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy in three games between 2010 and 2013, besides playing in various age-group tournaments. Benjamin thanked the Hyderabad Cricket Association for extending full support to him over the years. He also expressed gratitude to the St Andrews School management, where his cricketing journey began, as well as to St Johns Cricket Academy and Don Bosco High School, where he had the privilege to train throughout his career. The 36-year-old Benjamin, son of well-known…

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    • 14 August
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      Suresh Raina appears before ED in illegal betting app case

      Former cricketer Suresh Raina appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in a money laundering probe linked to the illegal betting app 1xBet. The ED is examining his alleged endorsements as part of wider investigations into betting-related financial crimes New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) here on Wednesday for questioning in an alleged illegal betting app-linked money laundering case, official sources said. The federal probe agency will record his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as part of this investigation is linked to an “illegal” betting app named 1xBet, the sources said. The 38-year-old former Indian cricketer is understood to have been linked to the app through certain endorsements. The…

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    • 14 August
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      Mirchi Masters prove spicy for Warangal Wildfires in the final

      Mirchi Masters upset Warangal Wildfires by 4 wickets in the GTA-100 cricket final at Detroit. Manoj Narreddula was best bowler; Suman Gaddam starred with bat. The event showcased Telangana’s cricket talent abroad with strong community support. Canton (Detroit, MI), USA: In what was a notable upset at the second edition of the GTA-100 cricket championship, the Mirchi Masters triumphed over the Warangal Wildfires by four wickets with five balls remaining at the Canton Heritage Park here on Sunday. The event, organized by the Global Telangana Association (Detroit Chapter), a not-for-profit Telangana Cultural organisation, featured over 120 players segmented into 10 teams based on their performance metrics. Batting first, the fancied Warangal Wildfires were restricted to 96 runs for 9 wickets in…

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    • 13 August
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      Record viewership for India-England Test series

      The India-England Test series on JioHotstar set a new digital record with over 170 million viewers, 13 million peak concurrency and 65 billion watch minutes, marking a strong start to the WTC cycle. Hyderabad: Even as curtains came down on the most memorable Test series played between India and England, over 170 million logged in to JioHotstar, making this the highest-ever reach for a Test series on digital. As the series headed to an extraordinary, spine-tingling conclusion, the fifth day of the fifth Test at the Oval achieved a peak concurrency of 13 million on JioHotstar – the highest-ever for a Test match on digital. On the back of nail-biting contests and riveting twists, the England-India series held India’s attention…

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    • 12 August
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      Mithali Raj, Yuvraj Singh join panel as ICC launches Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 trophy tour

      Mithali Raj, Yuvraj Singh, and leading women’s cricket stars joined ICC Chairman Jay Shah in Mumbai to launch the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 trophy tour, marking 50 days to go for the tournament, which begins in India and Sri Lanka. Hyderabad: Cricket icons Mithali Raj and Yuvraj Singh were part of star-studded panels that conversed on various aspects of women’s cricket at a function in Mumbai to mark ‘50 Days to Go’ for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, the trophy tour for which was also launched on Monday. The event was inaugurated by ICC Chairman Mr. Jay Shah before the panel discussions, which also featured Indian cricket stars Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues, and International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO…

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    • 12 August
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      NSG conducts counter-terror drill at Uppal Stadium

      The Hyderabad Cricket Association hosted an NSG counter-terrorism drill at Uppal Stadium, featuring tactical interventions, police collaboration, and hostage rescue simulations, reinforcing public safety standards and preparedness for sensitive venues Hyderabad: In a rare occurrence at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium (Uppal) here, the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) said it was honoured to facilitate a Bus and Building Intervention Exercise by the 28 Special Composite Group of the National Security Guard (NSG) in the last week of July, which was disclosed much later. This high-level counter-terrorism drill was conducted as part of the NSG’s nationwide preparedness strategy to enhance response capabilities at sensitive public venues. The exercise was initiated following a formal request from NSG authorities via official correspondence, with permission and…

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    • 12 August
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      Kirmani launches autobiography ‘stumped’ in emotional Hyderabad event

      Former India wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani launched his autobiography *Stumped* in Hyderabad, with tributes from cricket legends including Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath, Sunil Gavaskar, and VVS Laxman celebrating his inspiring career Hyderabad: At 75, former India wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani touched the sentimental chords of the Hyderabadis at the launch of his autobiography “Stumped” in the city. The event, put up thanks to the efforts of Telangana Minister for Labour and Employment and former president of Hyderabad Cricket Association Dr G Vivek, former India captain Mohd Azharuddin and the complete involvement of the Sania Mirza family, saw some of the big names of Indian cricket, including 1983 World Cup lead performer Mohinder Amarnath, former BCCI president N Shivlal Yadav, and India fast bowler…

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    • 11 August
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      Gourav Tej’s six-wicket haul powers Mahabub College to victory

      gourav tej’s superb six-wicket haul led mahabub college to a six-wicket win over hyd cricket academy in the hca c-division one-day league, as other division matches also saw standout performances Hyderabad: A fine spell by Gourav Tej (six for 36) helped Mahabub College record a six-wicket win against Hyderabad Cricket Academy in the HCA C-Division one-day league cricket championship here on Saturday. The scores: B-Division two-day league:PKMCC 356/8 in 90 overs (Abhay G Nair 34, Arhaan Satwalekar 69, S.M. Hussain 145 no, Vinayak 55, P. Shiva 3/63) vs Visaka Manchester 127 in 63 overs (D. Tejas 30, SV Nanda Kumar 4/19, S Vikas 5/28) lost to Vijay Hanuman 129/7 in 40.3 overs (Sai Raj 49, Sahil Sisodia 5/50). C-Division one-day league:…

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