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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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      The battle of titans: All eyes on Siraj and Starc as Gujarat takes on Delhi Capitals

      Confidence in the Delhi camp would be soaring after their dramatic Super Over win over Rajasthan Royals Ahmedabad: Mitchell Starc’s mastery of death overs will be up against Mohammed Siraj’s artistry when the high-flying Delhi Capitals take on an equally well-placed Gujarat Titans in a high-voltage top-of-the-table IPL clash here on Saturday. The Capitals sit pretty at the top with 10 points from six games, while the Titans trail close behind with eight from as many outings.Confidence in the Delhi camp would be soaring after their dramatic Super Over win over Rajasthan Royals, another heist scripted under pressure, with Starc at the heart of it. The Australian left-arm quick bowled three overs of pinpoint yorkers, including a nerve-wracking Super Over, to…

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      Royals in for a clash against Lucknow Super Giants at Jaipur

      Rajasthan Royals look to plug holes to revive their campaign against Lucknow which is trying to overcome their loss to Delhi Capital in the super over in last match Jaipur: An inconsistent Rajasthan Royals will be desperate to plug the holes across departments and halt a three-match losing streak when they host Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League here on Saturday. With just two wins from seven games, the Royals are languishing at eighth on the table and come into the contest on the back of a gut-wrenching Super Over defeat to Delhi Capitals. As the league hits the halfway mark, they’ll need to shake off the heartbreak quickly if they hope to upstage Rishabh Pant’s men and climb…

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      Life-size statues of iconic Mumbai Indians’ players installed at Mumbai Airport

      Life-size statues of Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav were installed at Terminal 2 Arrivals of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport by Mumbai Indians Hyderabad: In a powerful tribute to its cricketing legends, Mumbai Indians have celebrated four of their most iconic stars — Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav — by installing their life-size statues at Terminal 2 Arrivals of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). These four have not just played for Mumbai — they have played like Mumbai. Fearless. Unstoppable. Resilient. Each of them embodies the essence of the city — rising against odds, staying grounded in glory, and pushing the limits with every game. #PlayLikeMumbai As Mumbai Indians continues to inspire new generations, this initiative…

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      Mumbai read the conditions exceptionally well: Vettori

      SRH head coach Daniel Vettori acknowledged that Mumbai read the conditions exceptionally well, and after probably the first few overs they really relied on that slow ball Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori acknowledged that Mumbai read the conditions exceptionally well, and after probably the first few overs they really relied on that slow ball. “And, I think the slow ball is obviously effective, because of their execution, and there are some supreme exponents of it in Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult and even Hardik Pandya. So, I think the way that they bowled, particularly through those middle stages, really stifled us,” Vettori said in the post-match briefing after Mumbai won the IPL game in Mumbai on Thursday night. “I…

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      Jacks pleased with his show against Sunrisers

      It doesn’t matter if I bowl the odd wide, I’m happy to try and restrict them in that way and just bowl good lengths,” says Will Jacks Hyderabad: “I’m not expecting to take more wickets than some of the quality bowlers we have, but I’m pretty happy with it. I was getting straight down the ground, so I was always prepared to use the wide line. It doesn’t matter if I bowl the odd wide, I’m happy to try and restrict them in that way and just bowl good lengths,” says Will Jacks, player of the match for Mumbai Indians against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mumbai on Thursday night.. “I knew there was going to be a bit of spin assistance, so…

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      Gujarat Titans pick Dasun Shanaka replacing Glenn Phillips after his injury

      Dasun Shanaka, an all-rounder, has scored 1456 runs in 102 T20Is for Sri Lanka along with 33 T20I wickets to his name. He has also played 71 ODIs and 6 Tests for Sri Lanka. Hyderabad: Gujarat Titans (GT) have picked Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka as a replacement for the injured Glenn Phillips for the remainder of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Dasun Shanaka, an all-rounder, has scored 1456 runs in 102 T20Is for Sri Lanka along with 33 T20I wickets to his name. He has also played 71 ODIs and 6 Tests for Sri Lanka. He was previously part of GT in 2023 and played 3 matches. The all-rounder will join GT for Rs. 75 Lakh.

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      IPL: Mumbai Indians beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 4 wickets

      The home team executes an all-round show to record their second consecutive win in the Indian Premier League. Mumbai: A sprightly Mumbai Indians continued their ascent in the Indian Premier League with a four-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a one-sided contest on a tricky wicket here on Thursday. Led by Will Jacks who played a decisive role with a fine 36 (26 balls, 3x4s, 3x6s) after a crucial spell of 3-0-14-2, Mumbai Indians executed an all-round show to record their second consecutive win. The home side came on top for having assessed the Wankhede Stadium pitch accurately and adapting quickly to the conditions it presented, with each of the pieces falling in place for the five-time winners. MI’s fast bowlers…

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      Ishan Kishan praises SRH’s calm, clear atmosphere, credits Pat Cummins for fearless cricket culture

      During a conversation on JioHotstar’s special show ‘Gen Bold’, Ishan Kishan, who smashed a century on his SRH debut this season, said he got goosebumps seeing the sea of orange in Hyderabad. “Everyone here is very supportive. I’m really enjoying it so far,” he added. Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad top-order batter Ishan Kishan says that the atmosphere in the SRH compared to his seven-year stint with Mumbai Indians is totally different and that there is a lot of calmness, a lot of clarity among everyone. In a chat on JioHotstar’s special show ‘Gen Bold’, Ishan, who scored a century on debut for SRH this season, said there were goosebumps suddenly looking at everything orange in Hyderabad. “Everyone is very helpful here. So…

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      IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel fined for Code of Conduct breach in match Against Rajasthan Royals

      Munaf Patel accepted the Match Referee’s sanction after admitting to a Level 1 offence under Article 2.20, which relates to conduct contrary to the spirit of the game. Hyderabad: Munaf Patel, bowling coach of Delhi Capitals, has been fined 25 per cent of his match fees and has also accumulated One Demerit Point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his team’s match against Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday. Munaf Patel admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.20 – which pertains to the conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game – and accepted the Match Referee’s sanction. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee’s…

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      Starc won the game in the 20th over, says DC captain Axar Patel

      Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel said the contribution of Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc in the thrilling win against Rajasthan Royals showed why the great bowler is a legend Hyderabad: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel said the contribution of Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc in the thrilling win against Rajasthan Royals showed why the great bowler is a legend. “I was thinking (on thoughts before the last over), if Mitch can execute, we will be in this. He bowled almost 12 yorkers. That’s why he is such an Australian legend. I guess he missed only one ball as far as execution was concerned. The field was changed, but he kept at it. He won the game in the 20th over,” Axar…

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