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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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      RCB’s IPL winning celebrations should have been planned better: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

      BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said that the stampede that occurred outside Chinnaswamy Stadium that led to death of at least four fans is “unfortunate” and RCB’s IPL-winning celebrations should have been planned better New Delhi: The stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium that led to death of at least four fans is “unfortunate” and RCB’s IPL-winning celebrations should have been planned better, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told PTI on Wednesday. The celebratory mood in the city turned sombre a day after RCB ended their 18-year wait for an IPL title. Lakhs of fans gathered outside the stadium, which the police could not control, leading to utter chaos. “It is very unfortunate. This is a negative side of popularity. People are crazy for their cricketers. The organisers should…

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    • 5 June
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      Mitchell Marsh to lead Australia in five-match T20 series against West Indies

      Cricket Australia has announced a 16-member squad led by Mitchell Marsh for the T20 series against the West Indies. Mitch Owen and Matt Kuhnemann received call-ups following standout domestic seasons. Marsh also impressed in the IPL with 627 runs. Hyderabad: The National Selection Panel of Cricket Australia announced a 16-member squad to be led by Mitchell Marsh on Wednesday for the five-match -T20 Series against the West Indies in Jamaica and St Kitt’s next month. Mitchell Marsh returns to Australian colours to lead the team while Mitch Owen was rewarded for his impressive season for the Hobart Hurricanes in the most recent Big Bash Leage. Matt Kuhnemann has been named in his first Australian T20 squad. Marsh is coming from a…

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    • 5 June
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      After 18 years of loyalty, Virat Kohli leads RCB to historic first IPL title

      Not surprisingly, when RCB pulled off a six-run win against Punjab Kings in the 2025 final, the way Kohli, who first played for RCB at the age of 18, struggled to control his emotions was understandable HYDERABAD: No.18! Well, this proved to be the magical number finally for Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Tuesday night when the long, long wait for that IPL title has ended. Why? It was the 18th edition of IPL, ‘18’ is the famous jersey number of arguably one of the greatest batters across all formats – Virat Kohli. Not surprisingly, when RCB pulled off a six-run win against Punjab Kings in the 2025 final, the way Kohli, who first played for RCB at the age of 18,…

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    • 5 June
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      This IPL victory really special for me, says Patidar

      “After the Qualifier, we thought that we could go through. I think 190 was a good score on this track as it was a bit slow. Bowlers executing their plans were tremendous to watch,” the winning captain said HYDERABAD: Rajat Patidar who led Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the first time, made it a truly memorable stint guiding the team to a fantastic, six-run win against Punjab Kings in the IPL final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday night. “It is really special for me, for Virat Kohli, and all the fans. Those who have supported us for years, they all deserve it,” Patidar said in the post-match briefing. “After the Qualifier, we thought that we could go through. I…

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    • 5 June
      232

      Surya Kumar Yadav named ‘most valuable player’

      Gujarat Titans’ pace bowler Prasidh Krishna got the ‘Purple Cap’ for being the leading wicket-taker with 25 wickets while his teammate Sai Sudharsan got the ‘Orange Cap’ for scoring most runs, 759 HYDERABAD: Mumbai Indians’ star batter Surya Kumar Yadav has been named ‘Most Valuable Player’ of the IPL after Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by six runs at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday night. Gujarat Titans’ pace bowler Prasidh Krishna got the ‘Purple Cap’ for being the leading wicket-taker with 25 wickets while his teammate Sai Sudharsan got the ‘Orange Cap’ for scoring most runs, 759. Sai Sudharsan also got the award for scoring most fours (88) in the season. Kamindu Mendis of Sunrisers Hyderabad got the…

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    • 5 June
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      I got tremendous respect for Patidar, says Flower

      “If I cast my mind back to how poorly I captained when I was his age, I’ve got tremendous respect for how he’s held himself with all that scrutiny and captained some big players,” Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower said HYDERABAD: Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower said one of the most impressive things about Rajat Patidar (captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru) was that he was not affected by the lack of experience as a captain. Flower informed the media after RCB won the IPL Trophy defeating Punjab Kings by six runs in Ahmedabad on Tuesday that captaining RCB was a really tricky job. “If I cast my mind back to how poorly I captained when I was…

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    • 5 June
      212

      We lost momentum at a critical time, says Punjab Kings head coach Ponting

      Punjab Kings head coach Ponting said that a little bit of inexperience in the middle overs cost the team and that a little bit of experience would have helped the team HYDERABAD: It is a case of being so near and yet so far for Ricky Ponting and his team Punjab Kings! He and his team did almost everything right before faltering in the final and missing a golden chance of holding aloft the trophy. The grim face of Ponting, whom his captain Shreyas Iyer described as a ‘monk’ and the head coach also revealed that he didn’t see whether the last ball of the match was hit for a six or a four by Shashank, said it all. Punjab Kings…

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    • 4 June
      389

      Cricket Australia records highest sale of tickets

      More than 160,000 tickets had been sold before the opening NRMA Insurance Ashes Test at Australia’s second largest venue, Perth Stadium, had gone on sale HYDERABAD: Cricket Australia has recorded its highest individual day of ticket sales in history, setting a new benchmark for fan engagement and demand ahead of the 2025/26 international summer. More than 160,000 tickets had been sold before the opening NRMA Insurance Ashes Test at Australia’s second largest venue, Perth Stadium, had gone on sale. The previous record of 1,11,741 tickets sold in an individual day was set during the 2017/18 pre-sale, and was surpassed within five hours of tickets going on sale. “The record demand for tickets shows the excitement fans are feeling about the fantastic…

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    • 4 June
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      Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited steps into cricket with its new franchise

      Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited has officially announced its entry into cricket with the launch of its new franchise, SoBo Mumbai Falcons in the T20 Mumbai League, hosted by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) HYDERABAD: Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited, best known for putting India on the global motorsport map, has officially announced its entry into cricket with the launch of its new franchise, SoBo Mumbai Falcons in the T20 Mumbai League, hosted by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). The launch event also featured the unveiling of the team’s official jersey, team anthem, and a new cricket-focused talent development initiative called ‘Agla Star – One in a Billion Hunt’, a first-of-its-kind national programme aimed at identifying and nurturing the next generation of world-class…

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    • 4 June
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      India’s vice captain nominated for ICC Women’s Player of the Month

      In the men’s category, all-rounders Brendon McMullen of Scotland and Milind Kumar of the United States and the United Arab Emirates opener Muhammad Waseem have been nominated after their stellar show in the white-ball formats. Dubai: India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has been nominated for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for May following her strong show during the ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka last month. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews and South Africa all-rounder Chloe Tryon have also been nominated in the women’s category for their stellar performances in limited-overs formats. In the men’s category, all-rounders Brendon McMullen of Scotland and Milind Kumar of the United States and the United Arab Emirates opener Muhammad Waseem have been nominated after their…

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