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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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      5 April
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      Injury scare for Chennai skipper Ruturaj: Dhoni may lead CSK against Delhi Capitals

      Gaikwad suffered a blow on his unprotected elbow against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati last Sunday, and the CSK skipper remains doubtful for the contest against Delhi Capitals Chennai: Noor Ahmed’s guile will meet its perfect match in Kuldeep Yadav’s artistry as two wrist spinners will drive the narrative in a match where Chennai Super Kings could be led by MS Dhoni in place of injured Ruturaj Gaikwad against Delhi Capitals here on Saturday. Gaikwad suffered a blow on his unprotected elbow against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati last Sunday, and the CSK skipper remains doubtful for the contest against the visitors. It will be an afternoon game in the sapping Chennai heat, and the kind of tracks on offer will certainly make…

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    • 5 April
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      Lucknow Super Giants beat MI by 12 runs in close encounter; Pandya’s five-wicket haul goes invain for Mumbai

      Chasing a target of 204 for a win, Mumbai Indians ended at 191 for 5 in 20 overs Lucknow: Hardik Pandya’s maiden five-wicket haul in T20 cricket and star batter Suryakumar Yadav’s fluent 67 went in vain as Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Friday. MI captain Pandya returned with magnificent figures of 5/36 in an inspiring bowling performance, but couldn’t stop LSG from posting 203 for 8 after being put into bat.Chasing 204 for a win, MI, however, ended at 191 for 5 in 20 overs and exposed the five-time champions’ inability to chase down big targets. Shardul Thakur’s economical effort in the penultimate over, giving away just seven…

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    • 4 April
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      Siraj – the sentimental fast bowler is back with a bang

      It is never easy for any fast bowler to see the batter (Phil Salt) hit you for the biggest six of the season (105 m) and then have him bowled the next ball! But, that may be symbolic of the fighter Siraj has been over the years. Hyderabad: For the sentimental fast bowler, Mohammed Siraj of Gujarat Titans, it has been a truly brilliant comeback in the IPL 2025 what with rattling the stumps of India’s best white-ball batter and Indian captain Rohit Sharma and his opening partner Ryan Rickelton in Ahmedabad (4-0-34-2) and then ‘paying back the compliment’ to Royal Challengers Bengaluru with a spell of 4-0-19-3 in front of his former ‘home crowd’ to play a significant role in his…

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    • 4 April
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      Tilak Varma will play for Hyderabad domestic cricket only, says HCA Secretary

      “We urge everyone to refrain from spreading misinformation and to support our players as they continue to contribute to Hyderabad cricket,” he said Hyderabad: Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) Secretary R. Devraj said that star batter Tilak Varma will continue to play for Hyderabad only in domestic cricket. In a statement on Thursday, Devraj said he spoke to Tilak, now playing for Mumbai indians in the IPL, and said that all rumours were being spread about him moving over to Goa. It may be mentioned here that India opener and Mumbai’s Yashasvi Jaiswal has decided to represent Goa next season on being promised leadership. “I have spoken with Tilak Varma this morning, and can confirm that these rumours are completely baseless and…

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    • 4 April
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      IPL: Venkatesh Iyer on fire as Kolkata Knight Riders crush Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs

      KKR batter slams 29-ball 60 as bowlers Varun Chakravarthy and Vaibhav Arora bag three wickets each for the winning home team Kolkata: Venkatesh Iyer answered his critics with a match-winning 60 off 29 balls, propelling Kolkata Knight Riders to a convincing 80-run win in the Indian Premier League here on Thursday. Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s classy 50 (32b, 5×4, 2×6) in an 81-run stand with skipper Ajinkya Rahane (38 off 27) laid the foundation, while Iyer and Rinku Singh (32 not out off 17b) provided the late fireworks with a blistering 91-run partnership (41b) to lift KKR to 200/6 — their highest total of the season. Seamer Vaibhav Arora set the tone by removing the dangerous Travis Head (4) and Ishan Kishan (2)…

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    • 3 April
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      Bravo backs Knight Riders to do well against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Eden Gardens

      Kolkata Knight Riders will play back-to-back home games at the Eden Gardens against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 3 and Lucknow Super Giants on April 8 HYDERABAD: Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Dwayne Bravo is backing his match-winners to deliver with the bat for his side when it takes on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. “There are so many match-winners in the team, and there will be occasions when Rinku will win games by himself, and Russell will win games by himself. Ramandeep can also contribute to the team, and even Venkatesh Iyer will come into his own and will also win a couple of games by himself,” he said. “So, for me as a mentor and the…

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    • 3 April
      207

      IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders look for victory in Eden Gardens

      Both teams struggling to get their act together in this IPL season so far Kolkata: Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and last season’s finalists Sunrisers Hyderabad find themselves in troubled waters, having lost two of their last three games, and both teams will be desperate to revive their campaigns when they lock horns in the IPL here on Thursday.KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane had initially downplayed concerns surrounding his team following a heavy defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the season opener, insisting there was “no need to panic”. However, with two losses in three matches — considering KKR lost just three games across both home and away legs in their triumphant campaign in IPL 2024 — the mood in the camp…

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    • 3 April
      211

      Gujarat Titans halt Royal Challengers’ progress, win by 8 wickets; Buttler, Siraj shines

      Titans chase down RCB’s 169 in 17.5 overs on the back of Buttler’s 73 not out and Sai Sudharsan’s 49 runs in 36 balls Bengaluru: Jos Buttler made a fifty marked by creativity and sustained aggression to support the impeccable spell of Mohammed Siraj as Gujarat Titans carved a smooth eight-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL match here on Wednesday. Buttler (73 not out, 39b, 5×4, 6×6) and B Sai Sudharsan (49, 36b) added 75 runs off 45 balls for the second wicket, as the Titans ended up at 170 for two in 17.5 overs, while chasing RCB’s 169 for eight. However, the Gujarat side’s chase did not start as they would have liked, losing skipper Shubman Gill…

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    • 3 April
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      BCCI ignores Hyderabad for international matches; no matches scheduled in city this season

      Home season for the Indian cricket team will commence with the IDFC First Bank Test series against West Indies HYDERABAD: The home season for the Indian cricket team will commence with the IDFC First Bank Test series against West Indies, starting on October 2 in Ahmedabad, with Hyderabad not figuring in the schedule. The second and final Test will be held in Kolkata from October 10. Following the West Indies series, India will host South Africa for a gripping contest across all three formats. The IDFC First Bank Test series against South Africa will be historic as Guwahati is set to host its maiden Test match. The series will begin in New Delhi on November 14, with Guwahati hosting the second…

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    • 2 April
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      Virat Kohli drops major hints on desire to play and win ODI World Cup in 2027

      The 36-year-old right-handed batter’s statement comes amid ongoing chatter about his potential retirement from all formats of the game Hyderabad: Star Indian batter Virat Kohli has expressed his desire to play and win the 2027 ODI World Cup for India, ending speculation about his future in international cricket. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, the Indian batting stalwart dropped hints about his future plans when he was asked about the possible ‘next big step’ in his cricketing career. Answering the question Kohli said “The next big step. I don’t know, but maybe try to win the next World Cup.” The 36-year-old right-handed batter’s statement comes amid ongoing chatter about his potential retirement from all formats of the game. Kohli had earlier announced his…

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