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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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      27 May
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      We made lot of errors as a bowling unit: Rahane

      “Through the season, we had our moments. Two or three close games which we didn’t play well. We gave our best, in a format like this you have to be switched on always,” he said. HYDERABAD: Kolkata Knight Riders Captain Ajinkya Rahane said that while the Sunrisers Hyderabad batted well, his team made errors. “They capitalised on the loose balls and hit the good balls as well. Their intent was great. (Taking pace off) We discussed it, going wide too, but if the bowler doesn’t execute it well, batters like Klaasen capitalise,” Rahane said in the post-match briefing after his team lost to SRH on Sunday night. “Through the season, we had our moments. Two or three close games which we…

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    • 27 May
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      Nice to give back something, Klaasen

      “We had a bad start and middle, we fought to turn it around in the last three games. Nice to give something back to them. There was individual pride as well. I didn’t go on in a few games, did so tonight,” Klaasen said HYDERABAD: It’s nice to give something back to the franchise which spends a lot of money on this, said Heinrich Klaasen, who hit a brilliant century to fashion Sunrisers Hyderabad’s emphatic win against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday night. “We had a bad start and middle, we fought to turn it around in the last three games. Nice to give something back to them. There was individual pride as well. I didn’t go on in a few games, did so tonight,”…

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    • 27 May
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      Dhoni leaves fans in suspense about retirement plans

      I’m not saying I’m done, I’m not saying I’m coming back. As I said, I have the luxury of time. When you have the luxury then why not think about it and then decide,” the Chennai Super Kings captain said HYDERABAD: Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni said he would decide (about his retirement plans) in four to five months and that there would be no hurry to decide what needed to be done. The IPL legend, who led CSK to a thumping win against Gujarat Titans on Sunday, said he would enjoy a few bike rides after the current season ended for his team which failed to qualify for the play-offs finishing at the bottom of the league for the first time in 16 seasons…

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    • 26 May
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      Vincent’s journey from being a Ranji all-rounder to shaping the US u-19 team as head coach

      The former Andhra all-rounder, who played 33 games between 1990-98 with a career-best score of 105 against Kerala, is also an avid wildlife and nature photographer Hyderabad: For former Andhra Ranji all-rounder Vincent Vinay Kumar, earning a two-year contract as head coach of the USA under-19 team and as assistant coach for the USA Senior team can well be a recognition of his efforts in shaping the young talent having been associated with the USA national teams, including as assistant coach of the senior team, in the last couple of years. “The assignment essentially is to groom the under-19 talent for the next World Cup and also the seniors for the next World Cup,” the 56-year-old Vincent informed ‘Telangana Today’.“The preparations…

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    • 26 May
      214

      Brevis, Conway script Chennai win, Titans go down by 83 runs

      Chennai’s victory dents Gujarat Titan’s hopes of top-two finish Ahmedabad: Gujarat Titans’ hopes of a top-two finish in the IPL suffered a massive dent when they went down by 83 runs to Chennai Super Kings, who were powered by fifty-makers Devon Conway and Dewald Brevis, here Sunday. The Titans have 18 points after a full set of 14 league matches and are still on top of the table despite the Net Run Rate taking a nose dive after this big defeat. To maintain their position inside the top two, GT now require Royal Challengers Bengaluru (17 points) to go down to Lucknow Super Giants in their final league match. It’s important because either Mumbai Indians (16) or Punjab Kings (17 points)…

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    • 26 May
      188

      Klaasen’s blistering ton helps Sunrisers outclass Knight Riders, end season with a thumping 110-run victory

      Sunrisers Hyderabad end their IPL season with a power-packed batting effort just like it had started New Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad ended an IPL season of ‘what ifs’ with a power-packed batting effort just like it had started, etching a crushing 110-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders riding on Heinrich Klaasen’s 37-ball century here on Sunday. In the season opener, SRH scored an imposing 286 against Rajasthan Royals and on this day at the half-filled Feroz Shah Kotla, Klaasen (105 not out off 39 balls) and Travis Head (76 off 40 balls), who had saved his best for the last, helped the ‘Orange Army’ post an unassailable 278 for 3 in 20 overs. Despite Kotla track being a featherbed, KKR were never…

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    • 26 May
      204

      Dhoni reflects on IPL journey, calls it a special chapter after Team India career

      Dhoni, who exclusively features in the cash-rich league, has been associated with CSK since the tournament’s inception in 2008. Over the years, the veteran wicketkeeper-batter has built a massive fan following throughout each season. New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni opined that playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is the next best thing for him after representing the Indian team. Dhoni, who only plays in the cash-rich league, has been part of the CSK since the inception of the tournament in 2008. Over the years, the veteran wicketkeeper-batter has enjoyed a huge fan following throughout the season. Dhoni, who is at the final stage of his career, has been admired by his fans and many as the…

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    • 26 May
      185

      CSK wins toss, opts to bat first against GT in IPL 2025 clash

      With nothing to lose, MS Dhoni — possibly leading CSK for the final time — encouraged his team to enjoy their cricket and announced that Ravichandran Ashwin would be replaced by Deepak Hooda in the playing XI. Ahmedabad: Chennai Super Kings have won the toss and opted to bat first against Gujarat Titans in match 67 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. While Chennai Super Kings were the first team to be eliminated from the playoffs contention, they could play spoilsport for Gujarat Titans, who would be eyeing to seal the top spot in the table with a win. With nothing to lose for the MS Dhoni-led side, probably captaining CSK for the last time,…

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    • 26 May
      187

      IPL preview: Mumbai Indians face Punjab Kings in battle of top-two finish ahead of IPL playoffs

      As the four teams — Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, MI and PBKS — have sealed the IPL playoff spots much earlier than ever before, the remaining league matches will determine the final standings Jaipur: Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings will be determined to give their all in the battle for top-two finish when they face each other in their final league stage fixture of the Indian Premier League here on Monday. As the four teams — Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, MI and PBKS — have sealed the IPL playoff spots much earlier than ever before, the remaining league matches will determine the final standings. With 17 points, PBKS are currently placed second, but a defeat to MI will push…

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    • 25 May
      226

      My best knock in IPL, says Rizvi

      If we are playing on a big platform like the IPL, we can’t think of anything tough. Because on one hand, we have to keep a winning mindset that we can score any chaseable score in the IPL, said Rizvi, who plays for Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket HYDERABAD: Sameer Rizvi, who scored a brilliant unbeaten, 25-ball 58 to help Delhi Capitals record a stunning win against Punjab Kings in the IPL league match in Jaipur on Saturday night, said it was his best knock in the IPL. “The situation was such that I had to go and score the runs because the required rate was high. So my plan was to take 3-4 balls in the beginning and then see…

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