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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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      Rajasthan Royals didn’t get the combination right in Super Over, says Boucher

      Boucher said the presence of Shimron Hetmyer and Riyan Parag didn’t make much of a difference in the game. “What’s strange is that Yashasvi Jaiswal didn’t come out, especially with Nitish Rana having been out there and doing a fantastic job,” he said. Hyderabad: JioStar expert Mark Boucher said he was not sure whether Rajasthan Royals got the combination right in the Super Over against Delhi Capitals. Boucher said the presence of Shimron Hetmyer and Riyan Parag didn’t make much of a difference in the game. “What’s strange is that Yashasvi Jaiswal didn’t come out, especially with Nitish Rana having been out there and doing a fantastic job,” he said. On Mitchell Starc, Boucher said the pace bowler was exceptional…

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      DC capitan Axar Patel hopes du Plessis to be fit for next game against Gujarat Titans

      “I had been told that he wouldn’t be able to play three matches – that’s the time he needs to recover – and two matches are done,” Axar said after DC’s Super Over win against Rajasthan Royals in Delhi on Wednesday night, Hyderabad: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel hoped that the star batter and vice-captain Faf du Plessis, who hasn’t played since April 10, that the South African would be fit for the next away game against Gujarat Titans on Saturday. “I had been told that he wouldn’t be able to play three matches – that’s the time he needs to recover – and two matches are done,” Axar said after DC’s Super Over win against Rajasthan Royals in Delhi on…

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    • 19 April
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      Match fixing threat to IPL: Hyderabad businessman with links to bookies under BCCI scanner

      BCCI Anti-Corruption Security Unit has urged all IPL stakeholders to report any interactions with the businessman and also disclose any possible connections or engagements with him HYDERABAD: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), in response to the Anti-Corruption Security Unit’s (ACSU) belief that a businessman from Hyderabad with clear links to punters, bookies and past and proven records of involvement in corrupt activities is trying to tap IPL players, has issued an advisory to all stakeholders of the IPL to stay away from such characters. “The BCCI has cautioned the owners, players, coaches, support staff, and even commentators that a businessman with dubious credentials is actively seeking to trap individuals involved in the league,” according to a report…

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    • 19 April
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      HCA row: BCCI Ombudsman refers matter to Apex Council

      The matter relates to a complaint filed by Karimnagar District Cricket Association president V Agam Rao regarding the alleged irregularities in the utilisation of funds for promoting and developing cricket infrastructure in the districts of Telangana HYDERABAD: In another significant development, the BCCI Ombudsman Justice Arun Mishra has directed the BCCI Apex Council to take appropriate decision with regard to the complaint by Karimnagar District Cricket Association president V Agam Rao regarding the alleged irregularities in the utilisation of funds for promoting and developing cricket infrastructure in the districts of Telangana. In a letter dated April 14, 2025, the BCCU Ombudsman referred to the complainant’s prayer in which it was mentioned that “the Ombudsman may be pleased to enquire into the…

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    • 19 April
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      Panel appointed by HC suggests sweeping changes in HCA, proposes separate league matches for all districts

      Justice P Naveen Rao committee suggests online redressal mechanism for grievances HYDERABAD: Justice P Naveen Rao, the single-member supervisory committee appointed by the Telangana High Court to undertake the exercise of conducting league matches for the cricket season 2024-25, suggested sweeping changes in the HCA League structure and also made some critical recommendations. “Certain decisions were taken by the HCA violating even the recommendations of the Supreme Court-appointed one-man committee Justice L Nageshwara Rao,” Justice Rao said in his report.“I would suggest that separate league matches should be held for all the districts other than Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy districts and two best performing teams should be inducted into the A-League,” he felt. “The cricket season should start in May with…

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    • 19 April
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      Charged up Sunrisers to take on Mumbai Indians at Wankhede

      Mumbai languishing in seventh place in the points table with just two wins this season so far Mumbai: An inconsistent Mumbai Indians will hope that ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah returns to his menacing best, which is essential for them to stop an explosive Sunrisers Hyderabad batting unit in its tracks in a potentially high-scoring IPL match here on Thursday. Coming off a three-month-long injury layoff, Bumrah has yet to find the accuracy, which makes him a tough customer to deal with. After a rather tidy outing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Bumrah struggled to nail his yorkers and was taken apart by Delhi Capitals’ Karun Nair as he leaked 44 runs in that game. The 31-year-old will face a stern test against…

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    • 19 April
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      Delhi Capitals win thriller in super over, beat Rajasthan Royals chasing down a target of 12 runs

      With nine required in the last over for Rajasthan Royals to win, the Delhi Capitals’ Starc conceded just eight to take the match into the first ‘Super Over’ of the season New Delhi: Delhi Capitals pulled off a thrilling win via Super Over against Rajasthan Royals to record its fifth win in six games in the IPL at Feroz Shah Kotla Ground here on Wednesday.Needing 12 runs in the Super Over, KL Rahul hit pacer Sandeep Sharma for a brace, then slashed to the point fence for a four before taking a single. And then Tristan Stubbs pulled over the fence to finish off the game in style with two balls to spare. For Delhi, Starc bowled the Super Over in…

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    • 19 April
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      BCCI invites applications for women’s team physio and S&C coach

      Both Head Physiotherapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach roles will be based at the state-of-the-art BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru and involve travelling with Team India (Senior Women) for matches and tournaments Hyderabad: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) invites applications for two key positions with Team India (Senior Women): Head Physiotherapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach. Both roles will be based at the state-of-the-art BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru and involve travelling with Team India (Senior Women) for matches and tournaments. These positions are integral to the Sports Science & Medicine (SSM) team, providing high-performance support services to enhance player performance and implement effective injury management and prevention protocols. The successful candidates will…

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    • 19 April
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      Zaheer Khan, Sagarika Ghatge welcome baby boy, name him Fatehsinh Khan

      In the photo, Zaheer is seen cradling the newborn on his lap as Sagarika lovingly wraps her arms around him from behind. “With love, gratitude, and divine blessings, we welcome our precious little baby boy, Fatehsinh Khan,” the couple wrote in the caption shared on Instagram. New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan and his wife, actress Sagarika Ghatge, have been blessed with a baby boy. The couple announced the joyous news on Wednesday, sharing a greyscale family portrait on social media. In the picture, Zaheer can be seen holding the newborn on his lap while Sagarika embraces him from behind. “With love, gratitude and divine blessings we welcome our precious little baby boy, Fatehsinh Khan,” the couple wrote in a…

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    • 15 April
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      Axar Patel fined for slow over rate

      As per Article 2.22 of the IPL’s code of conduct, a captain is fined Rs 12 lakh for the first slow over rate offence in a season HYDERABAD: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has been fined Rs 12 lakh for his team’s slow over rate during the IPL game against Mumbai Indians on Sunday night in Delhi. As per Article 2.22 of the IPL’s code of conduct, a captain is fined Rs 12 lakh for the first slow over rate offence in a season. The IPL has done away with match suspensions and there are only fines and in-game field restrictions. Reflecting on the loss to Mumbai, Axar said they had the game. “I think we had soft dismissals from the…

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