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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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    • Aug- 2025 -
      1 August
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      Centuries highlight latest round of HCA A-division cricket league

      Mansoor Ahmed, Shaik Sameer, Shrey Singh, and Naman Choudhary hit centuries as several teams registered big wins in the HCA A-Division two-day league cricket matches held across Hyderabad Hyderabad: Centuries by Mansoor Ahmed (134 n.o.) for New Blues, Shaik Sameer (141 n.o.) for CCOB Association, Shrey Singh (108) for Raju CC, and Naman Choudhary (108 n.o.) for Hyderabad Blues were some of the highlights of the HCA A-Division two-day league cricket championship here on Tuesday. The scores:A-Division two-day league:Kosaraju 315 in 85.2 overs bt Medak District 245 in 84.4 overs (G Naveen 42, Ruthwik 86, Karthik Goud 36, Navish Sachin 3/40). Megacity 185 in 66.2 overs lost to Ensconse 187/3 in 38 overs (Abhyudaya Pratap Singh 38, Keshav Upadhyay 82 n.o.,…

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    • Jul- 2025 -
      31 July
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      Sciver-Brunt returns to top ICC rankings

      Nat Sciver-Brunt reclaimed the No. 1 spot in ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings after her 98 against India. Harmanpreet, Jemimah, and Orla also saw gains, while Ireland dominated Zimbabwe in both ODIs and T20Is, sparking major ranking shifts. HYDERABAD: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt returns to the top of the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings after scoring 98 runs in the decider of the three-match series against India in Durham. The all-rounder stabilized the innings after the early fall of the wickets of the openers in what ended as a losing effort, as India won the match by 13 runs and took the series 2-1. Sciver-Brunt edged Smriti Mandhana by three points, taking the No. 1 position for the third time in…

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    • 31 July
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      Touching farewell to women’s cricket coach Anita Mishra

      Veteran coach Anita Mishra received a heartfelt farewell in Hyderabad after a 35-year coaching career, having mentored numerous male and female cricketers, many of whom represented India and state teams Hyderabad: It was a touching farewell to Anita Mishra, one of the most respected women’s cricket coaches, when many trainees, fellow support staff, and officials assembled to felicitate her on her superannuation after a career spanning 35 years with the Sports Authority of India, the then Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh, and now the Sports Authority of Telangana. For the record, since 1996, Anita Mishra had mentored and shaped the careers of countless cricket players. Her coaching legacy included many male cricketers who have gone on to represent their state and…

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    • 30 July
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      This Indian team is not in transition, says Gambhir

      India head coach Gautam Gambhir dismissed transition talk after the Old Trafford Test draw, praising the team’s resilience and Rishabh Pant’s courage to bat with a broken foot. He also backed allowing substitutes for serious injuries and gave an update on Bumrah’s availability. HYDERABAD: India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir isn’t averse to the idea of having substitutes who can bat or bowl in case someone is unable to continue owing to a serious injury. “I’m all for it. If the umpires and the match referee see and feel that there is a major injury, it’s very important to have this rule where you can get a substitute,” Gambhir said at a media briefing after pulling off a remarkable draw in the…

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    • 28 July
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      Outrage erupts online as India set to face Pakistan in Asia Cup

      The BCCI faces significant online backlash after India’s scheduled match against Pakistan in the 2025 Asia Cup. Critics accuse the board of prioritizing commercial interests over national sentiment amid tensions New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is facing massive backlash online after the Asia Cup 2025 schedule revealed that India is set to face Pakistan on September 14 in the UAE. The announcement came just days after a highly sensitive episode involving the India Champions team, which had withdrawn from a scheduled clash against Pakistan Champions in the World Championship of Legends. The move was a mark of protest following the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed several innocent lives. Cricket fans were shocked and…

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    • 28 July
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      Pant will bat on final day, says Sitanshu Kotak

      Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed Rishabh Pant will bat on Day 5 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford. India, trailing by 137, ended Day 4 at 174/2 with Gill and Rahul steady. England hope Ben Stokes bowls on the final day. HYDERABAD: Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said a day five wicket would have wear and tear but it was playing fine barring the odd ball turning. Speaking to media at the end of fourth day’s play when India finished at 174 for two, still 137 runs in arrears against England in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Kotak said both captain Shubman Gill and KL Rahul batted with a lot of belief and determination. “It is tough when…

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    • 27 July
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      It’s all about finding balance, says bowling coach Morkel

      Bowling coach Morne Morkel said India is working to include Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI but maintaining batting depth is crucial against England. He discussed selection dilemmas, bowling workloads, and captain Shubman Gill’s strategy after the third day of the fourth Test. HYDERABAD: India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel said the team management was trying its best to find ways for left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav to get into the team. Speaking to the media at the end of the third day’s play in the fourth Test at Old Trafford against England on Friday night, Morkel said it was all about finding the balance and how to get the batting lineup to be a bit longer and stronger. “We’ve seen in the…

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    • 27 July
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      Ollie Pope says Stokes fit to bat and bowl despite cramps

      England vice-captain Ollie Pope said Ben Stokes, who retired hurt with cramps during the fourth Test against India, will recover and be ready to contribute with both bat and ball on Saturday. Hyderabad: England vice-captain Ollie Pope said that his captain Ben Stokes would be fit to bowl on Saturday. Speaking to the media at the end of the third day’s play against India in the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Friday, Pope said that Stokes, who was forced to retire for the first time in his international career due to cramp in his left leg, should be okay and that he was just cramping down his leg, which managed to spread to his whole leg. “It’s probably just…

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    • 26 July
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      Loved my role in time wasting row at Lord’s, Crawley

      Zak Crawley says he “loved” the time-wasting row at Lord’s and reflects on England’s strong start at Old Trafford, his improved mindset, and the growing bond with fellow opener Ben Duckett. Hyderabad: England opener Zak Crawley (84), who was involved in a brilliant 166-run stand with his opening partner Ben Duckett (94), revealed that he “loved” his role in the time wasting row at Lord’s and sensed “a good chance” to rile India by playing pantomime villain after he laid the foundations for England’s strong response at Old Trafford on the second day of the fourth Test against India on Thursday. “I’ve always enjoyed that part of cricket, to be honest, especially when you’re batting,” he said. “There’s two of…

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    • 26 July
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      We could have done better with the ball, says Shardul

      Shardul Thakur admits India’s bowling lacked patience early on Day 2, allowing England to dominate. He also called for fair concussion substitution rules after the ongoing WTC cycle. Hyderabad: Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur admitted that the team’s bowling unit gave away too many runs in the first 10 to 12 overs of the second day, allowing England to reach 225 for two in response to India’s 358 in the ongoing fourth Test at Old Trafford on Thursday. Speaking at the end of the day’s play, Shardul said, “The ball was doing a lot more in the morning today compared to yesterday. And I felt we batted well in the morning, whatever runs we could get. With the ball, I think in…

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