Cricket

HCA ombudsman’s order: Azharuddin to take issue to High Court

Azharuddin says he would seek legal action in the High Court of Telangana in the wake of HCA Ombudsman’s order to remove his name from the North Pavilion Stand at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium HYDERABAD: Former India captain and also ex-president of Hyderabad Cricket Association, Mohammed Azharuddin, said he would seek legal action in the High Court of Telangana in the wake of HCA Ombudsman’s order to remove his name from the North Pavilion Stand at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here. “I have full faith in the judiciary as I had in my earlier cases and expect justice soon,” he said. “It is a sad day. But let me remind you, it is not my own decision but was taken at the apex…

Read More »

Man dies of cardiac arrest while playing cricket in Hyderabad

M Praneeth, a private employee, was playing cricket in Tyagi Sports Venue Ground with friends when he suddenly complained of chest pain and collapsed Hyderabad: A 32-year-old man died, reportedly of cardiac arrest, while playing cricket at Rampally Dayara in Keesara on the city outskirts on Sunday. According to the police, M Praneeth, a private employee from Old Bowenpally was playing cricket in Tyagi Sports Venue Ground with some friends when he suddenly complained of chest pain and collapsed. “His friends rushed him to a nearby hospital, where the doctors declared him dead,” police said, adding that doctors suspect he died of cardiac arrest. The family has raised no suspicion over his death. The Keesara Police are investigating.

Read More »

IPL 2025: Prasidh’s potential benefits not only Gujarat Titans (GT), but for India, says Rayudu

At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Prasidh picked 4-41 in GT’s seven-wicket win over Delhi Capitals (DC) and took his overall tournament tally to 14, which is two more than the scalps picked by Noor in the competition New Delhi: After Prasidh Krishna replaced Noor Ahmad as the leading wicket-taker of IPL 2025, former India batter and multiple times IPL winner Ambati Rayudu said the tall pacer’s potential benefits not only the Gujarat Titans (GT), but also the Indian team in the future. At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Prasidh picked 4-41 in GT’s seven-wicket win over Delhi Capitals (DC) and took his overall tournament tally to 14, which is two more than the scalps picked by Noor in…

Read More »

I just want to focus on execution, says Avesh

Lucknow Super Giants fast bowler Avesh Khan said when he would be playing he would never feel the tension that he would go for a six or a four HYDERABAD: Lucknow Super Giants fast bowler Avesh Khan, who bowled a terrific match-winning spell of 4-0-37-3 against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL game at Jaipur on Saturday, said he would only focus on the execution at the given time. In the post-match briefing, Avesh said when he would be playing he would never feel the tension that he would go for a six or a four. “I just focus on the execution – just back 100% whatever ball I have decided to bowl. Mostly it is the yorker, even if it is…

Read More »

I would blame myself, says Riyan Parag

Parag also pointed out that one big final over from Sandeep Sharma in which Abdul Samad hit four sixes hurt RR’s cause HYDERABAD: Rajasthan Royals stand-by captain Riyan Parag said he would blame himself for the defeat and that probably he should have finished it in the 19th over. In the post-match briefing after Royals lost to Lucknow Super Giants at Jaipur on Saturday night, Parag said he didn’t know what they did wrong. “I felt we were in the game probably till the 18th over and 19th over, actually. I think it’s something along those lines,” Parag said. “I blame myself for this. I probably should have finished it in the 19th over. But then, I don’t know if that…

Read More »

Gritty Buttler helps Gujarat thrash Delhi Capitals

Prasidh’s 4/41 restricts Delhi to 203/8, which Titans chased down in 19.2 overs as Buttler stands tall with unbeaten 97 Ahmedabad: Jos Buttler braved cramps to rustle up a tempestuous unbeaten 97 to guide Gujarat Titans to a wonderful seven-wicket win over Delhi Capitals here on Saturday. After the impressive Prasidh Krishna-led (4/41) Gujarat pacers limited Delhi to 203/8, the home side paced their chase impeccably to reach 204/3 in 19.2 overs as Buttler played the protagonist role during his 54-ball innings.There were mini-hiccups for the Titans in the form of early dismissals of skipper Shubhman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan (36), who helped Buttler add 60 runs for the second wicket. But Buttler batted around them with collectedness in the…

Read More »

LSG wins thriller as Avesh Khan cripples Rajasthan with a killer spell in 18th over

Heartbreak for the Rajasthan in a match 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi debuts for Royals as the youngest to play in IPL Jaipur: Pacer Avesh Khan held his nerve in the death overs to help Lucknow Super Giants pull off a thrilling two-run win over Rajasthan Royals with a tight three-wicket spell in their IPL match here on Saturday. The Royals were cruising at 156 for 2 at the end of the 17th over, needing 25 runs from three overs with eight wickets in hand. But Khan conceded five runs in the 18th over and took two wickets — Riyan Parag and Yashasvi Jaiswal — before defending nine runs off the final over. In a tense final over, Khan dismissed Shimron Hetmyer (12)…

Read More »

Adoptive Mumbai to take on slacky Chennai Super Kings in IPL Clasico

Mumbai on a strong footing after two consecutive wins over Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad Mumbai: Chennai Super Kings’ poor form may take the sheen off the return leg of this year’s IPL Clasico, but for Mumbai Indians, the contest will present a challenge to change strategy in order to maintain their winning run here on Sunday. Mumbai Indians have done well to resurrect their faltering campaign with two consecutive wins over Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, but Hardik Pandya’s seventh-placed side still needs to steer through mid-table traffic with several other teams in a similar situation. Mumbai Indians were spot on with their planning and execution on a tricky pitch here at the Wankhede Stadium, on which they took apart…

Read More »

Vaibhav Suryavanshi debuts for Rajasthan Royals, youngest to play in IPL

Vaibhav made a sensational start—hitting seasoned Shardul Thakur over covers for a massive six with the first ball he faced in IPL HYDERABAD: Finally, the day of reckoning has arrived for the 14-year-old gifted young talent, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. And he made a sensational start—hitting seasoned pacer Shardul Thakur over covers for a massive six with the first ball he faced in IPL and then lofting the other pacer Avesh Khan over long-on! Appearances, they say, are always deceptive. The first impression one gets watching him go out may not really invoke the kind of awe one normally expects when so much is talked about the kind of talent this boy from Bihar has. But, Vaibhav, at 14 years and 23 days…

Read More »

Punjab Kings beat RCB in rain-hit match after reducing the hosts to a total of 95 runs with crafty bowling

Punjab Kings had to go through mild scares initially but went past the line in 12.1 overs with a score of 98 for five Bengaluru: Punjab Kings produced an inch-perfect bowling effort, the cornerstone of their five-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a truncated IPL match here on Friday. Tim David (50 not out, 26b) scored well over fifty per cent of RCB’s woefully inadequate 95 for nine after an evening round of rain forced the match to start at 9.45 pm in a 14-over-per-side avatar. Punjab Kings had to go through mild scares initially but went past the line in 12.1 overs with a score of 98 for five, also prolonging RCB’s wait for their first win at home…

Read More »