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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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    • May- 2025 -
      1 May
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      Telangana High Court grants interim relief to Hyderabad Cricket Association

      Stays previous order of single judge that restricted HCA from taking any administrative or policy decisions related to its finances Hyderabad: The Division Bench of the Telangana High Court, comprising Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Renuka Yara, on Wednesday granted interim relief to the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) by staying a previous order of a single judge that had restricted the HCA from taking any administrative or policy decisions related to its finances. The appeal was filed by the HCA challenging the interim order dated May 21, passed by Justice CV Bhaskar Reddy, in a petition filed by the Telangana Cricket Association. The single judge had directed the HCA to refrain from making any financial decisions except for routine…

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      HCA to conduct one-month free summer cricket camp from May 6 to June 5

      The free summer cricket camp will be conducted at 10 centres in and around the twin cities for under-14, 16 and 19 years categories HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) is conducting, one-month free summer cricket camp from May 6 to June 5 at 10 centres in and around the twin cities for under-14, 16 and 19 years categories. Those interested can register by visiting www.hycricket.orq from May 2 to 4. It is also informed that the HCA has similar camps across the State in Warangal, Bhupalpally, Janagam and Mulugu. Parakala and Mehaboobabad. Nizamabad – Urban. Nizamabad – Rural. Armoor, Kamareddy, Mancherial, Adilabad, Sirpur, Thandoor, Chennur, Mahabubnagar, Gadwal, Jadcherla, Narayanpet, Nagarkurnool, Sangareddy, Medak, Siddipet, Zaheerabad, Gajwel, Khammam, Kothagudem, Gowthampur and Palvancha, Karimnagar, Godavarikhani,…

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    • 1 May
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      Chahal’s hat-trick sets up win for Punjab Kings, another defeat for Chennai at home

      Punjab Kings have moved up to second in the table with 13 points while CSK are on 10th with just four points, and their play-off hopes were eliminated with this result Chennai: Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh made well-measured fifties after a splendid hat-trick by Yuzvendra Chahal as Punjab Kings’ four-wicket victory knocked out five-time champions Chennai Super Kings out of this season’s IPL play-off race here on Wednesday. Riding on the late four-wicket haul from Chahal (4/32), including a hat-trick, PBKS bowled out CSK for 190, and despite a little stumbling towards the end, the visitors got over the line with two of balls to spare, scoring 194/6. Shreyas (72, 41b, 5×4, 4×6) and Prabhsimran (54, 36 balls, 5x4s, 3×6)…

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      30 April
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      India women beat South Africa in Tri-series ODI

      Spinner Sneha Rana’s five wicket hault and Pratika Rawal’s 91-ball 78 power India to a 15-run win in the Colomo women’s One Day International Colombo: Spinner Sneh Rana grabbed three wickets in a single over for her maiden five-wicket haul on WODIs while Pratika Rawal excelled with a well-crafted fifty to shape India’s 15-run win over South Africa in the Women’s Tri-series here Tuesday. Rawal continued her rich vein of form with a measured 78 off 91 balls, helping India post a competitive 276 for six after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur elected to bat first under sunny skies. Rana then snared five wickets as South Africa were bowled out for 261 in 49.2 overs despite Tazmin Brits 109. South Africa lost their…

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    • 30 April
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      Punjab to take on out of form Super Kings at Chepauk

      Punjab Kings are placed fifth in the standings with five wins from nine matches and would look to rise up with a victory against a demoralised, bottom-placed Chennai Super Kings Chennai: Their play-off hopes all but over, Chennai Super Kings would look to turn around a floundering campaign when they square off against a better-placed but erratic Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League match here on Wednesday. It has been a disappointing season for five-time champions CSK, languishing at the bottom of the table with just two wins out of nine games. PBKS, on the other hand, are placed fifth in the standings with five wins from nine matches and would look to rise up with a victory against a…

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    • 30 April
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      Narine does the star turn for KKR as Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals

      Kolkata’s Sunil Narine (3/29) picked up three key wickets at a crucial juncture to derail Delhi Capital’s chase, as the hosts were restricted to 190 for nine in their 20 overs New Delhi: Veteran off-spinner Sunil Narine snapped up three crucial wickets in the space of seven balls to help Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals by 14 runs and keep their playoff hopes alive in the IPL here on Tuesday. Sent in to bat, KKR, who came into the game with three losses in their last five matches, managed to post 204 for nine, riding on a blazing start by their top-order batters.Chasing the total, DC were 62 for 3 in seven overs, but Faf du Plessis (62) and Axar…

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    • 30 April
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      It’s tremendous hitting, says Shubman Gill

      The next match is at Ahmedabad, we’ve had a good run there. It was Suryavanshi’s day, his hitting was tremendous and he made full use of it, Gill said HYDERABAD: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill felt that Rajasthan Royals took the game away from them in the powerplay. “Credit to them for that. We could have done a couple of things better, but it’s easy to say those things when sitting out, some chances came our way and we didn’t take them,” Gill said in a post-match interaction with host broadcaster JioHotstar. “I sat out because I felt a back spasm, and didn’t want to take a chance,” he said of Rashid Khan leading when Rajasthan chased the target. “The next…

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    • 30 April
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      I have no fear, says batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi

      Speaking to JioHotstar after being named ‘player of the match’, Vaibhav said he felt really good scoring his first IPL century HYDERABAD: “I just focus on the ball, doesn’t look around the ground,” was the modest reaction of the latest batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals, after his match-winning century (101, 38b, 7×4, 11×6) against Gujarat Giants in the IPL league match in Jaipur on Monday night. Speaking to JioHotstar after being named ‘player of the match’, Vaibhav said he felt really good scoring his first IPL century. “What I’ve been practicing for the last three-four months, the result is showing,” he said. “Batting with Yashasvi Jaiswal gives me confidence because he keeps very positive and gives me advice, so…

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    • 30 April
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      ‘Remember the name’: Social media bows down to Suryavanshi’s maiden ton

      Vaibhav Suryavanshi creates history by smashing fastest century in IPL New Delhi: The internet erupted on Monday night as 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi etched his name by scoring the fastest century by an Indian in IPL history. The cricketing fraternity, including the previous holder of the record, Yusuf Pathan, took to social media to praise the youngster on his incredible night. What was even more eye dropping that he scored 94 of his 101 runs through boundaries with 11 sixes and seven fours to his name. His 166-run stand alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal earned a eight-wicket victory for Rajasthan Royals over Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. “Many congratulations to young #VaibhavSuryavanshi for breaking my record of the fastest @IPL hundred by…

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    • 30 April
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      No new franchises, but more matches in next IPL: Chairman Arun Dhumal

      Dhumal said that initially this season itself the plans were for 84 matches but were delayed due to a scheduling crunch around the tournament’s window and the broadcasters’ aversion to too many double-headers HYDERABAD: There will be no franchises but the number of matches will go up from the current 74 to 94 matches, according to IPL chairman Arun Dhumal. Dhumal informed ‘Cricinfo’ that initially this season itself the plans were for 84 matches but were delayed due to a scheduling crunch around the tournament’s window and the broadcasters’ aversion to too many double-headers. The IPL’s window in the future tours programme (FTP) is locked in for the next two years, running from mid-March until the end of May. The BCCI…

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