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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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      Actress Shilpa Shetty’s husband Raj Kundra drops a bombshell on Rajasthan Royals

      Raj Kundra informed that he will be holding a press conference on Monday, June 2. Mumbai: Actress Shilpa Shetty’s businessman husband Raj Kundra has made a shocking revelation regarding the popular IPL team, Rajasthan Royals. Taking to his official LinkedIn account, Kundra claimed to have documents to prove serious financial misconduct by a key promoter of Rajasthan Royals. He further alleged money laundering through offshore accounts, along with some hidden transactions. Kundra’s post also hinted at the involvement of one of the key promoters in this alleged financial misconduct. Kundra’s LinkedIn post read, “I will soon be releasing documented evidence exposing serious financial misconduct, money laundering through offshore structures and hidden transactions involving a key promoter of the Rajasthan Royals.” He…

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    • 31 May
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      Plan was to stay in the present, says Siraj

      The Champions Trophy selection was very important to me, but I told myself it’s not over yet. ICC events mean a lot to any player — but I knew I had to focus on my skills and fitness, Gujarat Titans fast bowler Mohammed Siraj said HYDERABAD: “My plan was to stay in the present. The Champions Trophy selection was very important to me, but I told myself it’s not over yet. ICC events mean a lot to any player — but I knew I had to focus on my skills and fitness,” Gujarat Titans fast bowler Mohammed Siraj said. Siraj said in a Gen Bold chat on Jio Star that he had to enjoy his bowling again and that was feeling…

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      AB de Villiers backs RCB for IPL 2025 glory, praises team balance and Kohli’s focus

      “Look where RCB are now — back in another final in 2025. It’s closer and tighter than many might think. Hopefully, those crucial little moments will swing in RCB’s favour on June 3,” said JioHotstar expert AB de Villiers. Hyderabad: “I think 2011 was a really good chance to win the title. Everyone talks about the 2016 season, but let’s forget about the past,” said AB de Villiers, former South African star batter and ex-Royal Challengers Bengaluru player said. “Where are RCB now? In another final — 2025. It’s closer than you think and smaller than you think. So hopefully those little moments will go in RCB’s favour, come the 3rd of June,” said JioHotstar expert de Villiers . “ It…

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    • 31 May
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      IPL fever, empty wallets: Parents express concerns for fueling ‘betting craze’

      Alarmed parents and fans are now raising serious concerns, accusing the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of turning a blind eye to what many describe as a “silent epidemic” New Delhi: As the Indian Premier League (IPL) continues to captivate millions across the country, a concerning trend is growing in its shadow — the increasing influence of online betting and ‘so-called fantasy platforms’, often endorsed by some of the biggest names in cricket. Alarmed parents and fans are now raising serious concerns, accusing the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of turning a blind eye to what many describe as a “silent epidemic.” From bustling metros to small towns, teenagers and young adults are falling prey to fantasy…

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    • 31 May
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      It’s just clear planning and execution, says Hazlewood

      “It’s just clear planning, obviously, first of all, and then clear execution and committing to that delivery you’re trying to bowl. So just nice, clear mindsets. And yeah, we’ve been doing that nicely,” Hazlewood said. Hyderabad: “I think as a unit we’ve worked really well. I think everyone knows their role, everyone is different. The combination is great, it’s got some good variation, so everyone’s got different strengths and it’s just about using them at the right times,” Josh Hazlewood, the star pacer of Royal Challengers Bengaluru who bowled an impressive spell of 3.1-0-21-3 to help the team drub Punjab Kings in the IPL Qualifier 1 on Thursday night. “It’s just clear planning, obviously, first of all, and then clear…

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    • 30 May
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      IPL 2025: RCB storms into final with eight-wicket win over PBKS

      RCB will now play their fourth IPL final on June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad New Chandigarh: Opener Phil Salt scored a 23-ball fifty, his fastest fifty in the Indian Premier League (IPL), as Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the title clash of the 2025 season with a crushing eight-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in a one-sided Qualifier 1 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. After three-fers from Suyash Sharma and Josh Hazlewood helped RCB bundle out a power-packed PBKS batting line-up for 101 in 14.1 overs, Salt sizzled with some exquisite stroke-play to be unbeaten on 56 off 27, as the chase was completed with 10 overs to spare. While RCB will…

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    • 30 May
      238

      Lionel Messi scores twice, assists in Miami’s 4-2 win over Montreal

      The win gave Messi’s Inter Miami team just its second victory in its past eight matches. Fort Lauderdale (USA): Lionel Messi scored twice and had an assist, and Inter Miami broke out of its slump with a 4-2 victory over Montreal. Messi scored in the 27th and 87th minutes and set up Luis Suárez’s goal with some nice dribbling in the 68th. Suárez added another in the 71st on Wednesday night. The win gave Messi’s Inter Miami team just its second victory in its past eight matches. Miami last won on May 3, going 0-2-2 since then and dropping to sixth in the Eastern Conference. It has been a surprising plunge for a team that went 22-4-8 during the regular season…

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    • 30 May
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      We have lost battle but not war, says Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer after defeat to RCB

      Punjab Kings will get another crack to make it to their second IPL final if they can win Qualifier 2 where they meet the winner of the Eliminator between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians Mullanpur: Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer admitted that his team was indeed “befuddled” by the nature of the track during its eight-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL’s first qualifier but kept his chin up as they have only “lost a battle” but certainly “not the war”. “We have lost the battle, but not the war,” Shreyas said at the post-match presentation ceremony after RCB dismissed the hosts for 101 in just 14.1 overs and then reached the meagre target in just 10 overs. Punjab Kings…

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    • 30 May
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      Just hit the stumps, Suyash’s mantra

      Suyash whose impressive spell of three for 17 included Shashank Singh debutant Musheer Khan, the dangerous Marcus Stoinis, it didn’t matter whether he bowled a googly, leg-break or a flipper. Hyderabad: Royal Challengers Bengaluru leg-spinner Suyash Sharma who played a key role in the team trounching Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 1 in Mullanpur on Thursday night, said the coaches told him just one thing – to hit the stumps. Suyash whose impressive spell of three for 17 included Shashank Singh debutant Musheer Khan, the dangerous Marcus Stoinis, it didn’t matter whether he bowled a googly, leg-break or a flipper. The ‘Player of the Match’ said he tried to finish as many balls as possible on the stumps. “The coaches…

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    • 29 May
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      ICC promotes menstrual health awareness in Cricket with global webinar and survey findings

      As women’s cricket remains one of the ICC’s six key strategic priorities, the governing body has broadened its educational and awareness efforts on women’s health, aiming to normalize discussions on topics like menstruation within team settings. Hyderabad: The International Cricket Council (ICC) today reaffirmed its commitment to the health and welfare of female cricketers through its support of the Menstrual Hygiene Day. With women’s cricket being one of the six strategic priorities identified by the ICC, the governing body has expanded its ongoing education and awareness initiatives around women’s health, with the aim to normalize conversations around topics including menstruation in team environments. As part of the day’s awareness plan, the ICC will host a webinar featuring India batter, Jemimah Rodrigues,…

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