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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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      7 August
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      Siraj climbs to career-best 15th in Test rankings after Oval heroics

      India pacer Mohammed Siraj climbed to 15th in the ICC Test bowling rankings after his match-winning nine-wicket haul against England. Jaiswal returned to the top 5 in batting, while Pakistan players made significant gains in the T20I rankings. Hyderabad: Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has surged ahead to reach a career-best 15th position after helping India win the fifth match of their ICC World Test Championship series against England in dramatic fashion at The Oval to draw the series 2-2. Siraj has shot up 12 slots after his ‘Player of the Match’ effort of nine for 190 that included three of the four wickets to fall on the final day including the last dismissal of Gus Atkinson as India won the Test by…

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    • 5 August
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      5th Test: Mohammed Siraj’s five-for powers India to thrilling six-run win, level series 2-2

      Mohammed Siraj’s five-wicket haul powered India to a dramatic six-run win over England in the 5th Test at The Oval, levelling the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2. A four-wicket burst on Day 5 sealed one of India’s finest overseas Test wins London: Mohammed Siraj delivered a fiery five-wicket haul as India produced a sensational four-wicket burst on a nerve-shredding final morning at The Oval to beat England by six runs and square the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2. England began Day 5 needing just 35 runs with four wickets in hand and were firm favourites. But Indian seamers, relentless and inspired, ripped through the hosts’ lower order to script one of their finest overseas heists. Siraj struck twice in a dramatic opening burst. Jamie…

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    • 5 August
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      Rain halts England’s charge, Test finale set for thriller

      Rain halted England’s chase of 374, setting up a thrilling final day as India need four wickets and England 35 runs. Centuries from Brook and Root kept the hosts alive London: Bad light and subsequent rain forced the stumps to be called early on day four of the fifth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at The Oval on Sunday. With the stage set for a thrilling day five, England need 35 more runs to win, while India requires four wickets for a miraculous victory. Rain forcing the match to go into the fifth day means every Test of the ongoing riveting five-match series has now gone into the last day. England looked all set to complete the chase of 374 on day four,…

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    • 4 August
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      Fine spells by Vivek, Akshay, Taha, Bharath

      Vivek Singh, Akshay Goud, Mohd Taha Sajid and Bharath Kumar picked five-wicket hauls to guide their teams to victories in the HCA B-Division two-day league championship in Hyderabad Hyderabad: Fine spells by Vivek Singh (five for 380 for Khalsa, Akshay Goud (five for 57) and Mohd Taha Sajid (five for 25) and Bharath Kumar (five for 26) for Imperial Cricket Club were the highlights of the HCA B-Division two-day league cricket championship here on Sunday. The scores: Khalsa 525/7 in 90 overs bt Deccan Arsenals 174 in 57.2 overs (K. Karthik 33, P. Akash 51, Vivek Singh 5/38, Karan Yadav 3/29). Telangana 375/8 in 90 overs bt Postal 266 in 67.5 overs (Naveen Chary 80, Jyothi Sai 36, Chandrakanth 35, Akshay Goud…

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    • 3 August
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      Karan Yadav scores unbeaten 319* to lead Khalsa to massive total in HCA B-Division match

      Karan Yadav’s unbeaten 319\* steered Khalsa to 525/7 against Deccan Arsenals in the HCA B-Division league. Other notable performances included S. Loknath’s 126 for Imperial and several tight bowling displays Hyderabad: Karan Yadav cracked an unbeaten triple century (319 n.o., 267b, 42×4, 3×6) to help Khalsa score 525 for seven in 90 overs against Deccan Arsenals in the HCA B-Division two-day league cricket championship here on Saturday. In another match, S. Loknath (126) for Imperial batted well. The scores: B-Division two-day league: The scores: Khalsa 525/7 in 90 overs (Karan Yadav 319 no, Aawez Ahmed 59, Harsha Vardhan Reddy 42, Ashwin Kumar 3/88) vs Deccan Arsenals. Manchester 103 in 25 overs (Gunavardhan 5/35, Kamal Swaroop 5/45) lost to Saleemnagar 109/3 in…

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    • 3 August
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      India sets 374-run target for England after Jaiswal’s century and Washington’s whirlwind 50

      India set a 374-run target for England after Jaiswal’s gritty century and Washington’s whirlwind fifty. Despite England’s resilience, India’s strong batting performance put them in control heading into Day 4 LONDON: Yashasvi Jaiswal enhanced his reputation as an all-conditions opener with a gutsy hundred on a tough pitch before Washington Sundar’s whirlwind fifty allowed India to set a record 374-run target for England on an absorbing Day 3 of the final Test here on Saturday. Jaiswal (118 off 164) rode his luck to complete his sixth Test century, while other significant contributions came from nightwatchman Akash Deep (66 off 94), Washington (53 off 46), and Ravindra Jadeja (53 off 77), who has been phenomenally consistent with the bat this series. The…

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    • 3 August
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      Former India opener Anshuman Gaekwad no more

      Former India opener Anshuman Gaekwad, known for his courageous batting against top West Indies pacers in the 70s, died at 71 after battling cancer. He played 40 Tests, coached India, and served in key BCCI roles. HYDERABAD: Former India opener Anshuman Gaekwad, who faced the mighty West Indian pace attack with grit and determination in the 70s without any protective gear, passed away in London late on Saturday. He was 71. Gaekwad played 40 Tests and 15 ODIs and had been undergoing treatment for blood cancer at King’s College Hospital in London before returning home last month. He scored 1985 Test runs at 30.07 average, including two centuries and 10 fifties, with 201 against Pakistan as his highest score, and in…

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    • 2 August
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      Batters, bowlers share equal honours in HCA league

      Centuries from Karan Pattnayak, Sk. Rehan Roshan, and others shone in the HCA B-Division league. The day’s play featured several strong performances, including six five-wicket hauls and notable team wins HYDERABAD: Centuries by Karan Pattnayak (118) for Khalsa, Sk. Rehan Roshan (189 n.o.) for Imperial CC, Pushpa Raj (100 n.o.) for Rohit XI, Anirudh Kapil Goud (125) for Imperial, B. Balaji (117 no) for Future Stars, M.A. Jayanth (102) for Titans and E. Thakshil (127) for Gouds XI were some of the highlights of the HCA B-Division two-day league cricket championship here on Friday. There were also six five-wicket hauls in the league matches today. The scores: B-Division two-day league: Warangal 205 in 63 overs lost to Khalsa 206/9 in 66.3…

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    • 2 August
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      Woakes suffers shoulder injury during Test against India at The Oval

      England all-rounder Chris Woakes injured his shoulder while diving to save a boundary on the first day of the fifth Test against India at The Oval and left the field. Hyderabad: England suffered another massive blow with all-rounder Chris Woakes suffering a serious shoulder injury on the first day of the fifth Test against India at The Oval on Thursday. Woakes sustained the injury while attempting to prevent a boundary during the 57th over of the Indian batting innings. He chased a Karun Nair off-drive from mid-off and attempted a dive in order to prevent the ball from reaching the boundary. Woakes appeared in immediate discomfort and did not attempt to get up to return the ball. He was then…

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    • 2 August
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      It’s a complex issue around Bumrah, says Doeschate

      Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate explained Jasprit Bumrah’s absence from the final Test against England, citing workload management and past injuries, insisting decisions were made in the team’s best interest. Hyderabad: India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate defended the move to leave out pacer Jasprit Bumrah for the final Test against England at The Oval on Thursday, saying that it is “quite a complex issue” around the star bowler. “We obviously want to wheel him out, but we also want to respect where his body is at, and on the basis of that, we just felt that it wasn’t worth including him in the squad,” Doeschate said on Thursday after the first day’s play. However, Doeschate admitted that, having bowled…

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