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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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      14 July
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      India tottering at 58/4 in the chase of 193 as England fight back; Lord’s Test evenly poised

      At stumps, India stuttered to 58 for four, having lost Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, captain Shubman Gill and night watchman Akash Deep London: Washington Sundar put India in the best possible position to win the Lord’s Test with a four-wicket haul before batters stuttered to 58 for four at stumps on day four, chasing 193 on a rapidly deteriorating pitch here on Sunday. After the good work of the pacers, Washington made the ball talk with his off-spin, his timely strikes allowing India to skittle out England for 192 in the final session. Mohammed Siraj made the difference in the morning before Jasprit Bumrah returned to polish the tail. At stumps, India stuttered to 58 for four, having lost Yashasvi…

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    • 13 July
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      F1 specialist helped KL Rahul to be sharp and proactive

      India’s KL Rahul credited mental training techniques inspired by Formula 1 for his performance in the third Test at Lord’s. He also reflected on a costly run-out involving Rishabh Pant and the momentum shift that followed in India’s innings. HYDERABAD: India opener KL Rahul, who cracked a century against England in the on-going third Test match on the third day at Lord’s, said he travelled to Salzburg in Austria, the base of the Red Bull team in F1, to work with the specialist, who has also helped elite F1 drivers in being sharp and proactive. Reflecting on the run-out of his partner Rishabh Pant, Rahul informed the media at the end of the day’s play that he had told Pant of…

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    • 13 July
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      England survive spicy start to second innings after India also finish on 387

      India and England were all square after both teams posted 387 in their first innings. KL Rahul scored a century, while England openers survived a tense finish on Day Three at Lord’s London: England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett survived a spicy start to the second innings to reach 2/0 at stumps after bowling out India for 387, also their first innings score, on Day Three in the third Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series at Lord’s here on Saturday. In a day full of ebbs and flows, India were very much primed to take the lead after KL Rahul hit exactly 100 runs – his tenth century in the format, while Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja made 74 and…

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    • 13 July
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      India gave 50 runs extra, says Anil Kumble

      Former India coach Anil Kumble said India may have given away 50 extra runs to England on Day 2 of the third Test at Lord’s. He praised KL Rahul’s grit and Rishabh Pant’s return, calling it a positive finish for India. HYDERABAD: JioHotstar expert Anil Kumble said he thought it would be even and that he knew that India would probably feel that they gave about 50 runs extra to England. “But having said that, with the early dismissal of Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, India will be comfortable at 145 for 3. And the best part is Rishabh Pant getting the opportunity to bat at some point. Slightly earlier in the day, there was a bit of a concern about Pant…

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    • 13 July
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      Root proposes new guidelines for ball change

      England batter Joe Root, after scoring his 37th Test century at Lord’s, proposed allowing three ball change challenges per innings to counter issues with the Dukes ball. He also surpassed Rahul Dravid’s record for most Test catches by a non-wicketkeeper. HYDERABAD: England star batter Joe Root, who notched up his 37th Test century when he scored 10 against India in the third Test at Lord’s on Friday, proposed that each team be given three chances to swap the ball over the course of 80 overs in a bid to ease frustration over the repeated changing of the Dukes ball during England’s home Test series with India. “I personally think that if you want to keep getting the ball changed then each…

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    • 12 July
      186

      Keen to improve my bowling & consistency, says Nitish

      Nitish Kumar Reddy said he is working hard on his bowling and consistency with guidance from Pat Cummins and Morne Morkel, adding that self-belief has helped him improve post-injury. Hyderabad: All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who struck the first two blows against England in the third Test match at Lord’s on Thursday, said he felt like improving his bowling and consistency. “That’s what I looked at. And yeah, Pat is my captain, and he’s been brilliant in Australia and I have asked him for some tips. He has been telling me how things would’ve been done in Australia, how I can go through in Australia. And that’s a great experience for me, sharing with Pat Cummins,” Nitish informed the media after…

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    • 12 July
      188

      Lara told me to break the record, says Mulder

      Wiaan Mulder, who declared on 367 in a Test, said Brian Lara later told him he should have gone for the record 400. Mulder believes respecting the game was more important. Hyderabad: South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder, who stunned the cricketing world by declaring the innings when he was on 367 not out and in with a chance to break West Indian great Brian Lara’s record of 400 (the highest individual score in Test cricket, set in Antigua in 2004), said that Lara told him he should have attempted to break the record during the second Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. Mulder, South Africa’s stand-in captain for the match, was batting on 367 at lunch on the second day when…

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    • 12 July
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      Suryakumar Yadav visits Wimbledon, names Djokovic and Dhoni as sporting inspirations

      India’s T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav made his first visit to Wimbledon and shared admiration for Novak Djokovic and MS Dhoni. SKY spoke about mental strength, sport similarities, and revealed how his wife helped him prepare for the iconic event. Hyderabad: India T20 Captain Suryakumar Yadav was the latest Indian cricketer to stop by at the Wimbledon tennis championship in London and he said he would watch tennis quite a bit on television. “I’ve always heard about the atmosphere around Centre Court, especially the moment you walk in. I am here to experience that surreal feeling in person,” Sky informed JioHotstar. On watching tennis at Wimbledon for the first time and the inspiration behind his suit, Surya Kumar said this was his first…

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    • 10 July
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      Tough batting test awaits in-form India against unsettled England as third Test begins at Lords

      With the series nicely poised at 1-1 going into the third Test, the narrative built around both teams has changed significantly following India’s 336-run routing of England at Edgbaston London: The in-form Indian batters will back themselves to succeed on a potentially challenging surface while the bowling attack, which did not inspire confidence in the first game, will pose a tougher test to an unsettled England with the return of Jasprit Bumrah at the Lord’s Test beginning on Thursday. With the series nicely poised at 1-1 going into the third Test, the narrative built around both teams has changed significantly following India’s 336-run routing of England at Edgbaston.If it wasn’t for the dropped catches and lower-order collapses at Leeds, India would…

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    • 10 July
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      Harry Brook tops ICC Test batting rankings as Gill and Mulder reach career highs

      England’s Harry Brook replaced Joe Root as the No.1 Test batter in the ICC rankings. India’s Shubman Gill rose to No.6 after a historic twin 150+ feat, while South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder hit a record 367* and surged in all three lists. Hyderabad: England middle-order batter Harry Brook has displaced compatriot Joe Root to take the top position in the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings even as India captain Shubman Gill and South Africa all-rounder Wiaan Mulder have attained career bests in the latest weekly update. Brook’s solid 158 in the first innings of the second Test against India in Birmingham has helped him reach 886 rating points, 18 more than his fellow Yorkshire player Root, swapping places with him again and ending the…

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