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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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      4 May
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      I take the blame: Dhoni after defeat against RCB

      Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni said he should have converted a couple of more shots and ease the pressure HYDERABAD: Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni said he should have converted a couple of more shots and ease the pressure. In the post-match briefing with the host broadcaster after CSK lost to RCB in Bengaluru on Sunday night, Dhoni said he would take the blame for it. “Shepherd in the death overs was excellent – whatever we were bowling, he was able to hit it for maximum runs,” he said. Dhoni also felt that his team needed to practice more yorkers. “More often than not, when the batters start to connect, you have to rely (on the yorkers),” he said.…

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    • 4 May
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      Waiting for it for a long time, says Shepherd

      Romario Shepherd, who was the ‘player of the match’, faced all but one of the last 12 legal balls and hammered six sixes and two fours off Khaleel Ahmed and Matheesha Pathirana, on his way to an unbeaten 14-ball 53 including four fours and six sixes HYDERABAD: Romario Shepherd, who scored a game-changing half-century for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday night in Bengaluru in the IPL league match, said he was waiting for it for a long time. Romario Shepherd, who was the ‘player of the match’, faced all but one of the last 12 legal balls and hammered six sixes and two fours off Khaleel Ahmed and Matheesha Pathirana, on his way to an unbeaten 14-ball…

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    • 4 May
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      Confident KKR looks to get it right at Eden as they take on RR in a must win match

      With four league matches remaining, KKR’s equation is straightforward — win all four and reach 17 points, a total that should secure a spot in the top-four Kolkata: Riding high on their new-found confidence, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will look to finally get it right at home and keep their playoff hopes alive when they take on a struggling Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match here on Sunday. With four league matches remaining, KKR’s equation is straightforward — win all four and reach 17 points, a total that should secure a spot in the top-four without relying on the other results. The challenge, though simple on paper, is steep in reality. The final leg of their campaign includes two home…

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    • 4 May
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      Royal Challengers hold nerve to win nail-biting thriller against Chennai Super Kings

      Notwithstanding the commendable batting performances of CSK’s Ayush Mhatre (48-ball 94) and Ravindra Jadeja (77 not out), RCB beat Chennai by 2 runs in the last over Bengaluru: Ayush Mhatre nearly upended Romario Shepherd’s ferocious 14-ball fifty with a 94 of rare class, but Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowlers kept their nerves in the death overs to carve an out-of-fire two-run win over Chennai Super Kings and get closer to IPL playoffs here on Saturday. Once the RCB piled a massive 213 for five, courtesy of fifties of different hues by Virat Kohli (62, 33 balls), Jacob Bethell (55 off 33) and Shepherd (53 not out of 14, 4×4, 6×6), joint-second fastest in the IPL, CSK had a mountain to climb. But…

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    • 4 May
      193

      Women’s Cricket Tri-Series: Confident India take on resurgent Sri Lanka

      Harmanpreet Kaur’s side has been clinical so far, notching up wins against both Sri Lanka and South Africa to sit atop the points table with two victories from as many matches Colombo: India will look to extend their dominant run while a resurgent Sri Lanka will strive to stay in contention for the summit clash when the two teams clash in the women’s tri-nation ODI series here Sunday. Harmanpreet Kaur’s side has been clinical so far, notching up wins against both Sri Lanka and South Africa to sit atop the points table with two victories from as many matches. India had outplayed the hosts in the tournament-opener last week, but Sri Lanka’s convincing five-wicket win over South Africa on Friday has…

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    • 4 May
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      IPL 2025: Playing against CSK in Bengaluru is most exciting environment I’ve been a part of, says Kohli

      The last time RCB faced CSK in Bengaluru was in IPL 2024 and they won by 27 runs in a thrilling game to enter the playoffs New Delhi: Talismanic Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli said that playing against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on their home turf in Bengaluru has served him with the most exciting environment to play an IPL game. The last time RCB faced CSK in Bengaluru was in IPL 2024 and they won by 27 runs in a thrilling game to enter the playoffs. The two sides had met earlier this season at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, where RCB won by 50 runs. “I would say one team that, historically, I’ve felt we’ve had the most intense games with is…

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    • 4 May
      153

      I don’t see SRH bouncing back, says Ambati Rayudu

      They’ll need to play much better cricket from here on and perhaps start thinking about rebuilding for the next season, JioStar expert Ambati Rayudu said HYDERABAD: Gujarat Titans is well and truly in a great zone in the business end of the IPL, says JioStar expert Ambati Rayudu. Reflecting on Titan’s convincing win against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Ahmedabad on Friday night, Rayudu said that if one removed Abhishek Sharma’s innings, there wasn’t really much to talk about for SRH. “That’s because of the quality of Gujarat Titans’ bowling and also some spectacular catches, one from Jos Buttler, one from Rashid Khan. Prasidh Krishna has been extraordinary, and those two wickets in the middle when the partnership was building for SRH were…

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    • 4 May
      194

      Everyone around is supportive, says Prasidh Krishna

      If you’re bowling second, make sure you watch every single ball of the 20 overs somebody else bowls, take all that you can from them, said Prasidh who took 19 wickets from 10 games this season HYDERABAD: Gujarat Titans star pacer Prasidh Krishna, who had an impressive spell of two for 19 from four overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday night, thought his control over the length had been good and all the work that they had been putting in as a team and everybody around has been supportive enough for him to get to where he is now. In the post-match briefing after Titans drubbed Sunrisers, Prasidh said his preparation would start firstly by getting control over what he wanted…

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    • 3 May
      236

      Important to stay focussed, says Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane

      Rahane says IPL demands you stay in the moment and give your best every day Hyderabad: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane stressed the importance of staying focused on their own game rather than depending on other teams’ performances in the business end of the IPL. “As a team, we’re keeping things simple and focusing on one game at a time. The IPL demands you stay in the moment and give your best every day. Every match from here is a must-win for us, and right now, our complete focus is on the game against Rajasthan. We’ll take it step by step from there,” Rahane said during the Star Sports Press Room interaction on Friday. “It’s simple, we need to win…

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    • 3 May
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      Paul & Shark sign up with KL Rahul

      KL Rahul, one of India’s most accomplished cricketers, as the first-ever Indian athlete to be named a global ambassador Hyderabad: Italian luxury clothing brand Paul & Shark announced its partnership with KL Rahul, one of India’s most accomplished cricketers, as the first-ever Indian athlete to be named a global ambassador. It is a bond that transcends style, celebrating a mutual passion for Italian craftsmanship, exceptional quality, and timeless design—the defining hallmarks of the brand, the group said in a statement. The campaign featuring KL Rahul will go live on May 2 (today) across Paul & Shark’s global platforms and KL Rahul’s Instagram, with a special focus on India, a key market in the brand’s international distribution network. Paul & Shark CEO…

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