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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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      HCA AGM unanimously appoints Ombudsman, Ethics Officer; meeting ends without dissent

      The HCA’s adjourned AGM on Saturday unanimously appointed Justice (Retd) Suresh Kumar Kait as Ombudsman and Justice (Retd) K.C. Bhanu as Ethics Officer. Despite expectations of discord, the meeting passed off peacefully, focusing only on the appointments. Hyderabad:The adjourned Annual General Meeting of the Hyderabad Cricket Association which was held at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on Saturday has unanimously approved the names of former Chief Justice(Retd) Suresh Kumar Kait as the Ombudsman and Justice (retd) K.C.Bhanu, as the Ethics Officer of the HCA. The Ombudsman’s name was proposed by the former BCCI President N. Shivlal Yadav and seconded by former Andhra cricketer and now IPL Governing Council member V. Chamundeswaranath. One of the senior most members of the HCA,…

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    • 20 July
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      Protest at Uppal stadium over HCA representation; several taken into custody

      Tension broke out at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal after Telangana Cricket Joint Action Committee members protested, demanding equal representation in HCA. Police took the protesters into custody and shifted them to Uppal police station. No untoward incident was reported. Hyderabad: Tension prevailed for a while at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium at Uppal on Saturday after a group of people started a protest under the banner of Telangana Cricket Joint Action Committee. The committee members were demanding that the Hyderabad Cricket Association body has members from all districts and equal opportunity should be given to all cricket clubs. The police who were deployed in huge numbers outside the stadium took the protesters into custody and shifted them to Uppal police station.

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    • 19 July
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      Andre Russell announces international retirement after Australia T20Is at home

      West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell will retire from international cricket after the first two T20Is against Australia at Sabina Park, his home ground. The 37-year-old, a two-time T20 World Cup winner, called the opportunity his proudest career moment. Hyderabad: West Indies T-20 squad will not be the same again with hard-hitting all-rounder Andre Russell announcing retirement from international cricket after the first two T-20 is against Australia at Sabina Park in Jamaica, his home ground. The 37-year-old Russell, who is such an integral part of the two-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders and a very popular cricket amongst the crowds, incidentally has been playing only T-20Is for West Indies for the last six years. But what was surprising was that the announcement came…

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    • 19 July
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      West Indies face Test cricket crisis after 0-3 Australia whitewash and record-low collapse

      The West Indies cricket team faces renewed scrutiny after a 0-3 Test series defeat to Australia, with poor batting and overreliance on T20 formats blamed. Cricket legends have been called in to revive the side amid growing fan disappointment. Hyderabad: One of the saddest sights in the world of cricket is to see the passionate West Indian fans, most of them still glued to the radio sets, listening to the live commentary in the stands in the Caribbean Islands and watching the decline of the once-formidable West Indies team in Test cricket. Have Windies forgotten the art of batting in a Test match? Well, it seems so given the 0-3 drubbing against Australia in the just-concluded home series and this despite the…

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    • 19 July
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      India opener Pratika Rawal fined for inappropriate contact during first Women’s ODI against England

      India opener Pratika Rawal has been fined and given a demerit point for inappropriate physical contact during the first ODI against England. England were also fined for a slow over-rate. Both teams accepted the ICC sanctions without a hearing. Hyderabad: India opener Pratika Rawal has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first Women’s ODI against England in Southampton on Wednesday. Rawal was found to have breached Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator during an International Match).” In…

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    • 19 July
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      Kumble backs Bumrah to play Manchester Test; Doeschate provides fitness updates

      Anil Kumble backs Jasprit Bumrah’s inclusion in the Manchester Test, calling it vital. India’s assistant coach Doeschate shares updates on Bumrah, Siraj, and Pant ahead of the fourth Test Hyderabad: Former India leg-spinner and JioHotstar expert Anil Kumble said he would certainly push for fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah to play the next Test against England starting July 23, calling it crucial. “If he doesn’t play and India end up losing the Test, that’s it — the series would be done and dusted. Bumrah should feature in both the remaining Tests. Yes, he mentioned earlier that he would only play three matches, but there is a long break after this,” Kumble said in an interaction with JioHotstar. “Bumrah does not need to…

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    • 18 July
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      India U20 women thrash Uzbekistan 4-1 in second friendly

      India U20 women’s football team registered a commanding 4-1 victory over Uzbekistan in their second friendly in Tashkent. Sibani Devi scored twice, with Sulanjana and Neha adding one each, as the Young Tigresses bounced back impressively after a draw in the first game. Hyderabad: The India under-20 women’s national team convincingly defeated Uzbekistan 4-1 in their second friendly match at the Do’stlik Stadium, in Tashkent. The two sides were tied 1-1 at half-time. After holding the hosts to a 1-1 draw in the first friendly match, the Young Tigresses came back strongly, with Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam ((28’, 85’) netting two, and Sulanjana Raul (65’), and Neha (71’) scoring one each. Shakhnoza Dekanbaeva (37’) was the lone scorer for Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan made…

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    • 18 July
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      Gopalakrishna, an epitome of passion, perseverance in cricket scoring

      Like cricketers, he also achieved a rare ‘double’, becoming only the second statistician to complete 100 international fixtures and complete 50 years in the field Hyderabad: Far away from the UK where India and England are locked in an absorbing Test series, a gentleman-scorer HR Gopalakrishna from Bengaluru has been quietly composing some of the statistics which otherwise would not be known to the cricketing world.So, when the 79-year-old Gopalakrishna is now applying for the Padma Sri for his contribution to cricket, he may not be faulted, given the selfless passion for the demanding job of keeping track of every important milestone in cricket across the world.“I feel we scorers-statisticians should also be recognised for our silent efforts,” he says in…

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    • 18 July
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      HCA Acting President convenes AGM on July 19

      The agenda for the meeting is the appointment of Ombudsman as per Rule 40 of the HCA Memorandum Rules and Regulations and also the appointment of the Ethics Officer in accordance with Rule 39 of the HCA Memorandum Rules and Regulations HYDERABAD: The acting President of Hyderabad Cricket Association, Sardar Daljeet Singh, has sent a communication to all the affiliated members of the HCA stating that the adjourned Annual General Meeting of the HCA (in continuation of the 87th AGM held on June 29, 2025) will be held on July 19 at 10.30 am at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium (Uppal) here. The agenda for the meeting is the appointment of Ombudsman as per Rule 40 of the HCA Memorandum Rules and Regulations…

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    • 18 July
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      TCA to appeal to BCCI, Supreme Court in HCA issue

      Telangana Cricket Association seeks BCCI, SC intervention and corrective action with regard to the Hyderabad Cricket Association Hyderabad: The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) appealed to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Supreme Court of India and other competent authorities to immediately intervene and initiate corrective action with regard to the Hyderabad Cricket Association. “The administrative collapse of HCA is not only hindering the development of cricket in Hyderabad but also affecting the careers of budding cricketers, coaches, and support staff,” the TCA President Y. Laxminarayana and the general secretary Guruva Reddy, said in a joint statement on Wednesday. “The Apex Council, which consists of 9 members, currently stands paralysed with the arrest of the President, treasurer and…

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