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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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      12 April
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      Sunrisers Hyderabad eye revival against Punjab Kings after four consecutive losses

      When the former champions Sunrisers face off against a confident Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings in a must-win clash at home on Saturday at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, skipper Pat Cummins will be hoping for a comprehensive all-round display to help the team rediscover its winning rhythm. Hyderabad: For Sunrisers Hyderabad, a six-day break after suffering four straight losses could have been just what the doctor prescribed to make a serious introspection and get the act right to avoid being left far behind in the hunt for a place in the play-offs of the IPL. So, when the former champions, Sunrisers, take on a confident Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings in a must win game at home on Saturday here at Rajiv Gandhi…

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      Motivation comes from within, says Sunrisers head coach Daniel Vettori

      Vettori says motivation in tough situations comes from within and it’s around one’s own individual performances Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori says normally the motivation in tough situations comes from within and it’s around one’s own individual performances. Speaking to media on the eve of the IPL league match against Punjab Kings here on Friday, Vettori said that if one looked at the entire squad, they’re all exceptional players in their own right. “So, they all take pride in their individual performances. And, think that’s what you all see,” he said. “The challenge for us is getting one or two guys to really stand up and deliver, and then the rest of the team being able to complement that,” Vettori said.…

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      No concern with Maxwell’s form, says Punjab Kings batter Nehal Wadhera

      Punjab Kings key batter Nehal Wadhera said there were no concerns about star all-rounder Glen Maxwell even with his indifferent form Hyderabad: Punjab Kings key batter Nehal Wadhera said there were no concerns about the indifferent form of the star all-rounder Glen Maxwell. In the pre-match briefing on the eve of the IPL league match against Sunrisers Hyderabad here on Friday, Wadhera said the way he batted he was looking very good and hopefully would see some good innings come from him soon. On the team’s mood, Wadhera said that the camaraderie between the boys and the coaches was very, very good. “I think it’s a very healthy relationship which is being built in this team. So I think everyone is supporting each…

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      New low for CSK: Chennai suffers a humiliating eight-wicket defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders at home

      First time 3-in-a-row defeat for Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk Chennai: Chennai Super Kings on Friday suffered a humiliating eight-wicket defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders, as the MS Dhoni-led side, for the first time, lost three matches in a row at their hallowed home ground of Chepauk in their proud Indian Premier League history.It was yet another dismal batting performance by the five-time champions, who were completely dismantled by a clinical KKR side, slumping to their fifth straight loss of the season. The disappointing showing came in a match where the legendary Dhoni took charge of the team after regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the remainder of the IPL due to injury.Dhoni managed just one run off four…

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    • 11 April
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      IPL 2025: Desperate CSK look to turn the tide against Kolkata Knight Riders at Chepauk

      With four consecutive defeats behind them and just one win so far this season, the former champions are languishing in ninth place Chennai: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be desperate to turn their fortunes around when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 25 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the M A Chidambaram Stadium here on Friday. With four consecutive defeats behind them and just one win so far this season, the former champions are languishing in ninth place, and pressure is mounting with every game. While CSK showed glimpses of revival in their last outing against Punjab Kings particularly with the bat in a spirited chase of 219, the 18-run loss underlined their struggle to…

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      Dhoni back as CSK skipper, injury ends Ruturaj Gaikwad’s season

      Gaikwad was ruled out with an elbow fracture on his right forearm during CSK’s match against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati Chennai: Mahendra Singh Dhoni is set to lead Chennai Super Kings (CSK) once again in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 after regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out for the remainder of the season with an elbow fracture. Gaikwad, who was leading the CSK in IPL 2025, sustained a blow to his right forearm during CSK’s match against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati earlier this season. Scans later revealed an elbow fracture, effectively ending his campaign. CSK head coach Stephen Fleming confirmed the news and the leadership change ahead of their crucial match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday. “As far…

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      Hyderabad: Women cricketers Trisha, Drithi selected to attend BCCI U-19 camp in Bengaluru

      They will attend the high-performance camp from April 21 to May 15 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru Hyderabad: Two Hyderabad cricketers – G Trisha and Drithi Kesari – have been selected to attend the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) under-19 (girls) high-performance camp from April 21 to May 15 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The All-India Women’s Selection Committee selected the players who will undergo different tests for physical fitness and endurance levels. The players are to report on April 20 and get the certified doctors’ certificates to join the camp. The selected players and their strength and conditioning coaches will be briefed regarding the same by the BCCI-CoE Sports Science Team…

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    • 11 April
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      Dhoni a different beast when he’s captain, says Sourav Ganguly

      The former India captain believes there is only one way Dhoni should feature in the IPL and that is as captain of Chennai Super Kings Kolkata: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes there is only one way MS Dhoni should feature in the IPL and that is as captain of Chennai Super Kings. For Ganguly, Dhoni is a “different beast” when he is leading the side. Ganguly made this remark just moments before CSK officially announced Dhoni’s return as captain for the remainder of IPL 2025 after regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the tournament with a hairline fracture on his elbow. Dhoni’s late-order batting position and fading form due to his knee trouble has been a talking point…

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      IPL: Rampaging Rahul helps Delhi Capitals romp home against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

      Batter scores a classy unbeaten 93; crafty Kuldeep, wily Vipraj shine as DC beats RCB by six wickets at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru Bengaluru: The craftiness of spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam echoed in the assiduous unbeaten 93 of K L Rahul as Delhi Capitals overcame a top-order meltdown to score a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL match here on Thursday. Once the Royal Challengers were restricted to 163 for seven, the Capitals just needed to bat with common sense but it was a rare commodity in their frontline batters on the night. But player of the match KL Rahul, whose knock came off 53 balls with seven fours and six sixes, added 111 runs…

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    • 10 April
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      Walking into the Indian Premier League dressing room in first season was a fantasy, says Virat Kohli

      Reflecting on his initial years with RCB, Kohli spoke about how his career trajectory shifted once he found consistency and a fixed position in the batting order HYDERABAD: Walking into the dressing room with legends like Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravidwhen I played the IPL for the first time was like a fantasy, says Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. During the show ‘18 Calling 18’ on JioHotstar, Vihrat recalled the awe and pressure of sharing the dressing room with some of India’s greatest cricketers: “But with that excitement came pressure. I knew my game wasn’t quite at that level yet, and I had to prove myself. That pressure eventually caught up with me in the first season. Still, the experience was…

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