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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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      IPL 2025: Carnage at Hyderabad, Ishan blazes to century, helps SRH post mammoth 286/6

      Such was the dominance of Ishan that it looked as if Sunrisers would breach the much-talked about 300-mark in its very first match of the season HYDERABAD: Ishan Kishan scored his maiden century in IPL and on debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad to help the home team score an imposing 286/6 in 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals in its season opener at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on Saturday. It was a class act from the southpaw, and his animated celebrations on reaching the magical, 45-ball, three-figure mark were perhaps a reminder that he means business. And, such was the dominance of Ishan that it looked as if Sunrisers would breach the much-talked about 300-mark in its very first match of the…

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      IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals’ Riyan Parag opts to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in season opener

      “We’ve decided to bowl first as the pitch looks dry, and we’d like to chase later. Captaining the team means a lot to me—I started my journey here as a 17-year-old, so stepping into this role is exciting. Filling in for Sanju is a big responsibility, but the impact rule works in our favor. We’ve retained most of our core players, which gives us stability in the batting order. Our three overseas players will be Theekshana, Jofra, and Farooqi. It’s always important to start strong, and we’ve put in a lot of preparation,” said Parag at the toss. Hyderabad: Rajasthan Royals (RR) stand-in skipper Riyan Parag won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the second…

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      Flying kiss was for loved ones, century dedicated to family and fans: Ishan Kishan

      Ishan says they were the ones who have been supporting me throughout those middle phases when I was just doing my hard work Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan, who scored a match-winning century for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals in its IPL season opener here on Sunday, said that the flying kiss was for the loved ones who were there in the stands and the ton was dedicated to his family members and fans. “They were the ones who have been supporting me throughout those middle phases when I was just doing my hard work,” Ishan said after the match. “Yes, it was a special message for my elder brother Raj Kishan, who was also sitting there. Hopefully, I made him watch a…

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      Chennai Super Kings steal win as Mumbai Indians fall under Noor’s mystery spell

      The Afghanistan mystery spinner Noor Ahmed’s 4-wicket haul restricts Mumbai to 155/9, which Chennai chased down in 19.1 overs Chennai: Afghanistan mystery spinner Noor Ahmad excelled on his Chennai Super Kings debut before skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad struck a sublime fifty to set up a four-wicket win over their biggest rival Mumbai Indians, in the Indian Premier League here on Sunday. Ahmad’s four-wicket haul limited Mumbai Indians to a below-par 155/9 after the hosts put them in to bat on a slow surface. Gaikwad, batting at number three instead of opening alongside Rachin Ravindra, smashed 53 off 26 balls before the latter took over to ensure CSK got over the line in 19.1 overs. Ravindra remained unbeaten on 65 off 45 balls.…

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      “Will stop watching cricket once Dhoni retires,” says Paraolympic gold medallist Ramesh Shanmugan

      Hailing from what he describes as a “tiny and remote village” Mannathampatty in Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu, Ramesh has idolised the former Indian cricket team captain for many years, and is eager for the start of the upcoming season of Indian Premier League. Hyderabad: Ramesh Shanmugan, gold medallist in the on-going Khelo India Para Games in Delhi in men’s 800 m (T53/54) category, says that once the legend M.S. Dhoni retires, he will stop watching cricket! Hailing from what he describes as a “tiny and remote village” Mannathampatty in Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu, Ramesh has idolised the former Indian cricket team captain for many years, and is eager for the start of the upcoming season of Indian Premier…

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      IPL 2025: Last season’s runner-ups Sunrisers Hyderabad look for strong start against Rajasthan Royals

      The Hyderabad franchise boasts some of the most explosive batters in world cricket, with Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen forming a formidable top order. Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad, last season’s IPL runners-up, will look to kick-start their campaign on a strong note when they take on Rajasthan Royals in their opening match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday. Armed with a destructive batting line-up and an experienced bowling attack, Sunrisers Hyderabad head into the clash as clear favourites, especially on a batting-friendly surface that could witness a high-scoring contest. The Hyderabad franchise boasts some of the most explosive batters in world cricket, with Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen forming a formidable top order. With…

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      Man arrested for selling SRH vs RR IPL match tickets illegally at Uppal Stadium

      The police said Bharadwaj purchased the tickets from some sources and selling it at a higher price to people when on information the SOT team nabbed him Hyderabad: The Special Operations Team of Rachakonda police caught a man who was allegedly found selling IPL match tickets illegally at Uppal Stadium on Saturday. The man Bharadwaj, was found in possession of some tickets of the match between Sun Risers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals scheduled for tomorrow at Uppal Stadium. The police said Bharadwaj purchased the tickets from some sources and selling it at a higher price to people when on information the SOT team nabbed him. He was handed over to the Uppal police station.

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      Post divorce: Dhanshree Verma seen promoting ‘Dekha Ji Dekha Maine’, a song on infidelity

      The song reflects on emotional struggles and the complexities of love. The music video, which stars Dhanashree alongside Ishwak Singh, provides a raw and unfiltered portrayal of a toxic relationship unravelling Mumbai: A day after her divorce with cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, dentist-turned-choreographer actor Dhanshree Verma, who is being trolled on the Internet for taking an alimony amount of Rs 4.75 crore from the cricketer, was seen promoting a song on infidelity, titled ‘Dekha Ji Dekha Maine’. Dhanashree was seen at the T-Series office, where she posed for the shutterbugs, and was asked about the final hearing of her divorce from the Indian spinner. Dressed in an all-black outfit, Dhanashree first posed for the cameras and questioned the paparazzi about why they hadn’t heard the song. Then a camera person asked her if she wanted to say something…

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      Senior Women’s Challenger Trophy teams announced

      IDFC First Bank Senior Women’s Multi-Day Challenger Trophy will take place at two venues in Dehradun from March 25 to April 8 HYDERABAD: The BCCI Women’s Selection Committee picked the squads for the upcoming IDFC First Bank Senior Women’s Multi-Day Challenger Trophy which will take place at two venues in Dehradun from March 25 to April 8. The teams: Team A: Richa Ghosh, Shipra Giri, Shubha Satheesh, Shweta Sehrawat, Vrinda Dinesh, Mukta Magre, Henrietta Pereira, Minnu Mani (capt), Tanuja Kanwar, Vasavi A Pavani, Priya Mishra, Arundhati Reddy (vice-capt), Sayali Satghare, Anaadi Tagde and Pragati Singh. Team B: Yastika Bhatia (vice-capt), M Mamatha, Pratika Rawal, Ayushi Soni , Harleen Deol (capt), Arushi Goel, Kanika Ahuja, Mita Paul, Sree Charani, Mamta Paswan, Prema…

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      IPL 2025 kicks off with Kohli’s master class: RCB beats KKR by 7 wickets in season opener

      Royal Challengers Bengaluru crushes defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in IPL 2025 season’s opening match Kolkata: ‘Chase master’ Virat Kohli once again showcased his class with a sublime unbeaten half-century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru, backed by Krunal Pandya’s game-changing triple strike, crushed defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in the IPL opener on Saturday. Ajinkya Rahane, who has transformed his T20 game, dazzled on his Kolkata Knight Riders captaincy debut with a 25-ball fifty, but it was Krunal’s 3/29 that ensured that the defending champions fell well short of the 200-mark, managing a below-par 174/8. During the chase, Phil Salt, rubbing salt into his former franchise’s wounds, gave RCB an explosive start with a 31-ball 56…

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