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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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      26 July
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      Stokes stars with ball, Duckett and Crawley shine as England dominate day two

      Ben Stokes’ first five-for in eight years and a dominant 166-run stand between Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley helped England take control against India on day two of the fourth Test Manchester: Half-centuries from Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley put England in a commanding position after skipper Ben Stokes claimed his first five-wicket haul in eight years on day two of the fourth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Old Trafford on Thursday. At stumps, England reached 225/2 in 46 overs, trailing India by 133 runs. Stokes’ 5-72 helped bowl India out for 358, with Rishabh Pant returning to bat despite a fractured right foot to score a courageous 54 — a knock that will be remembered for ages. Pant had retired hurt…

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    • 25 July
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      Pant’s injury, if serious, will have consequences, says Sudharsan

      India opener Sai Sudharsan scored a composed half-century on a tricky Old Trafford wicket in the 4th Test against England and said Rishabh Pant’s injury could have serious consequences, depending on scan results expected by Thursday. HYDERABAD: India opener Sai Sudharsan, who scored a gritty half-century on the first day of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford on Wednesday, said there was a bit of variable bounce and the wicket was two-paced and overcast conditions. Speaking to the media at the end of the day’s play, Sudharsan said that throughout the day, it was cloud-covered. “Throughout the day, the ball was moving, doing something or the other from the wicket, I thought I played a bit tighter and took…

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    • 25 July
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      India 264/4 as Jaiswal, Sudharsan steady ship on day one of Old Trafford Test

      Put in to bat in overcast conditions, Indian openers KL Rahul (46 off 98 balls) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (58 off 107) put on 94 runs for their highest stand of the series before Sudharsan (61 off 151) produced a dogged knock under pressure to justify his selection over Karun Nair Manchester: Sai Sudharsan made the opportunity count in his comeback game with a fifty while Rishabh Pant suffered another injury as India played the old-fashioned way to reach 264 for four at stumps on day one of the fourth Test here on Wednesday. At stumps, Ravindra Jadeja (19 batting off 37) and Shardul Thakur (19 batting off 36) were holding fort in fading light. Put in to bat in overcast conditions,…

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    • 24 July
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      Bumrah’s availability good news, says Bangar

      Sanjay Bangar has backed Jasprit Bumrah’s return for the fourth Test as a game-changer for India. He also weighed in on key selection dilemmas involving Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, and Pant’s return, calling it a crucial stabilising factor. HYDERABAD: Former India all-rounder and JioHotstar expert Sanjay Bangar, during his talk on ‘Follow The Blues’ said that fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah playing the fourth Test was good news. “One good thing is that the itinerary is spaced out — especially when you’re playing back-to-back Test matches. The gap between the third and fourth Test is enough for any player to recover,” Bangar said. “Bumrah increases the strength of any team, especially the Indian team. Every time he has played in recent times,…

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    • 24 July
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      India women clinch one-day series

      India clinched the ODI series 2-1 with a thrilling 13-run win over England. Harmanpreet Kaur scored a superb 102 while Kranti Gaud’s six-wicket haul helped defend 318. India also won the T20I series 3-2, sealing an all-format tour win. HYDERABAD: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored a brilliant century (102, 84b) and Kranti Gaud returned with impressive figures of six for 52 to fashion India to a 13-run win in the final one-dayer and help the team clinch the series 2-1 on Tuesday night. Batting first, India scored 318 for five in 50 overs, and in reply, England fell short despite superbly paced knocks by Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt (98) and Emma Lamb (68) who put up a century stand for the third…

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    • 23 July
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      Injury-hit India likely to go back to Headingley template against resilient England

      Injury-hit India are likely to return to the Headingley strategy for the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, aiming to level the series in tough conditions with key players sidelined Manchester: An injury-plagued India is likely to go back to the Headingley template when it takes on a reinvigorated England in the fourth Test starting here on Wednesday, hoping to end a winless record at the storied Old Trafford and draw level in what has been a compelling series so far. Following the first Test in Leeds, India had found a settled line-up by fielding three all-rounders in the playing eleven, including Nitish Reddy, who has now been ruled out of the series due to a knee injury. Pacer Akash…

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    • 23 July
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      England openers’ delaying tactics at Lord’s not within spirit of the game: Shubman Gill

      India captain Shubman Gill criticised England openers for arriving late to bat at Lord’s, calling it unsporting. He addressed growing tensions ahead of the fourth Test at Manchester Manchester: India captain Shubman Gill on Tuesday slammed the delaying tactic used by the England openers towards the end of day three of the Lord’s Test, saying coming 90 seconds late to the crease was not within the spirit of the game. Speaking ahead of the fourth Test in Manchester, Gill ended the customary pre-match media interaction on an explosive note when asked about the on-field tensions during the third game. The question has been a constant from the English press to both the Indian and home team players following the aggression shown…

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    • 23 July
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      Harmanpreet’s ton fires India Women to 318/5 in series-deciding third ODI against England

      Captain Harmanpreet Kaur struck a fluent 102, guiding India Women to 318/5 in the series-deciding third ODI against England. Rodrigues and Richa supported with quick runs in a strong finish Chester-le-Street (Durham): A splendid 84-ball 102 from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and a brisk fifty from Jemimah Rodrigues fired India Women to 318 for five in the third and final ODI against England here on Tuesday. India and England are tied 1-1, having won a game each in the series so far. Harmanpreet was at her fluent best as she forged robust partnerships on the way to her seventh ODI century overall and third against England, hammering 14 fours during her stay in the middle. Harmanpreet’s knock gave India their second-highest ODI…

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    • 22 July
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      Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out for last 2 Tests

      Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the remaining England Tests due to a knee injury. Arshdeep Singh is also out of the fourth Test with a thumb injury. Anshul Kamboj has been added to India’s squad Hyderabad: Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the remaining two Test matches in the on-going five-Test series against England in England. Nitish Kumar suffered a left-knee injury and will fly back home and the team wishes him a speedy recovery, according to a BCCI official release on Monday. Meanwhile, Arshdeep Singh has been ruled out of the fourth Test against England at Manchester. He sustained an impact injury to his left thumb while bowling in the nets…

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    • 21 July
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      Indian players refuse to play against Shahid Afridi in World Championship of Legends clash

      Five Indian cricketers have reportedly refused to play in the World Championship of Legends match against a Pakistan team featuring Shahid Afridi due to his controversial remarks and actions regarding India. Birmingham: The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match in the second edition of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) is in jeopardy, as five Indian players have reportedly refused to play against a Pakistan team featuring Shahid Afridi. Afridi, a former Pakistan captain, has previously made controversial remarks about India and visited military sites in Pakistan in a show of solidarity, which has not sat well with Indian fans or former players. He has also engaged in heated exchanges on social media with several Indian cricketers. According to a…

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