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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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      13 March
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      HCA to spend Rs. 5 cr for Uppal Stadium renovation

      HCA president Jagan Mohan says the renovation works of Uppal Stadium were going at a rapid pace HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Cricket Association president A Jagan Mohan Rao and the representatives of the BCCI and the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchisee inspected the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium (Uppal) here on Wednesday as part of the preparations for the forthcoming IPL as the venue hosts the home games of former champions Sunrisers.Jagan Mohan said that the renovation works of Uppal Stadium were going at a rapid pace, costing Rs 5 crores. He instructed the staff to speed up the work as the first IPL match is going to be held in another ten days. He said that the entire stadium was being painted, new rest rooms are…

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    • 12 March
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      BCCI Women’s Under-23 Championship: Hyderabad seal victory against Uttarakhand

      Hyderabad achieves target in 21st over with Trisha Poojitha being the top-scorer HYDERABAD: Hyderabad scored a seven-wicket win against Uttarakhand in the BCCI Women’s (under-23) one-day cricket championship fourth round match at Lahli in Haryana on Tuesday. Batting first, Uttarakhand was bowled out for 84 in 33.3 overs with Kranthi Reddy (two for 25), Drithi Kesari (three for 15) and Sakshi Rao (three for 19) being the main wicket-takers. In reply, Hyderabad achieved the target in the 21st over with Trisha Poojitha (27) being the top-scorer. Brief scores: Uttarakhand 84 in 33.3 overs (Drithi Kesari 3/15, Sakshi Rao 3/19) lost to Hyderabad 85/3 in 20.5 overs (Trisha Poojitha 27).

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    • 12 March
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      Cricket: Attacking efforts from the outfield helping the team, says India fielding coach Dilip

      India’s fielding coach Dilip says every member of the team contributing and the fielding efforts helped in effecting crucial run-outs HYDERABAD: For India’s fielding coach T Dilip, the most emotional moment was when he was chanting the National Anthem in the Champions Trophy in Dubai, looked up to the skies and remembered his late mother.“Well, that was a great feeling. It reminded me of the kind of journey I have had and which I feel is truly memorable mainly thanks to the way my family, especially the way my parents supported me,” Dilip said in an exclusive chat with Telangana Today on returning to his hometown on Tuesday.“Being a member of the Indian team which featured in four ICC tournament finals…

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    • 11 March
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      Sandeep’s ton helps HAL Sports Club secure win against ECIL

      HAL Sports Club score 71-run win against ECIL Hyderabad: Sandeep Kumar cracked a century (112 not out, 104b, 17×4) to help HAL Sports Club score a 71-run win against ECIL in the HCA D-Division Institution one-day league cricket championship here. The scores: HCA D-Division Institution one-day league: Food Corporation of India 68/8 in 18 overs (Upendra 36, Praveen Kumar 3/10, Rajashekar Reddy 3/9) lost to BHEL 69/5 in 10.3 overs (Praveen Kumar 39 not out, Naveen 3/19); Canara Bank 130/6 in 20 overs (Arvind Kumar 37, Eshwar 51) lost to HMWS & SB 131/7 in 19.1 overs (Ankit Bhatnagar 35); HAL Sports Club 222/6 in 35 overs (Sandeep Kumar 112 not out, Somaraju 31, Rajendra Babu 30 not out) beat ECIL 151 in…

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    • 11 March
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      Winning Champions Trophy unbeaten massive achievement, says India Captain Rohit Sharma

      On his future with team India, Rohit Sharma said right now he would be taking things as they come HYDERABAD: India captain Rohit Sharma, who led his team to a record third Champions Trophy victory in Dubai on Monday, said that winning a tournament without a single defeat was a massive achievement in itself. In an interview with Jio Hotstar, Rohit said that gave him immense satisfaction. “To be honest, until we won the trophy, no one really thought about it. But after the victory, it hit us—we had gone through the entire tournament undefeated,” he said. “That realisation made it even more special. It’s difficult to put into words how that feels right now. We have an incredibly solid team,…

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    • 11 March
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      No Rohit Sharma, no Pak player in ICC’s ‘Team of the Tournament’

      The ICC’s ‘Team of the Tournament’, however, has all-time great Virat Kohli, middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer, wicketkeeper-batter K.L. Rahul (wk), pacer Mohammad Shami and spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel HYDERABAD: ICC Men’s Champions Trophy team of the tournament doesn’t include India’s Rohit Sharma, who led the team to a record third championship title in Dubai. The ICC’s ‘Team of the Tournament’ after they beat New Zealand in a pulsating final, has all-time great Virat Kohli, middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer, wicketkeeper-batter K.L. Rahul (wk), pacer Mohammad Shami and spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel. And, there is no Pakistan player in the team too! The Black Caps saw four members of their squad make the team, including Player of the Tournament…

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    • 10 March
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      Champions Trophy: India restrict New Zealand to 251 in the final

      Daryl Mitchell top-scored for New Zealand with 63 from 101 balls; Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy took two wickets apiece Dubai: India were set a target of 252 by New Zealand to win the Champions Trophy here on Sunday. Opting to bat, New Zealand were restricted to 251 for 7 with the Indian bowlers, especially the spinners, producing a clinical performance in the summit clash. Daryl Mitchell top-scored for New Zealand with 63 from 101 balls, while Michael Bracewell, Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips contributed 53 not out, 37 and 34 respectively. For India, Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy took two wickets apiece while Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami got one each. Brief Scores: New Zealand: 251 for 7 in 50 overs…

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    • 10 March
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      New Zealand opt to bat against India in Champions Trophy finals

      Matt Henry is the leading wicket-taker of the ongoing tournament with 10 scalps, including taking 5-42 against India in the Group A game in Dubai Dubai: New Zealand will play the 2025 Champions Trophy final without their pace bowling spearhead Matt Henry as they won the toss and elected to bat first against India at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. The all-important title clash will be played on the pitch used for the India-Pakistan clash on February 23. Henry is the leading wicket-taker of the ongoing tournament with 10 scalps, including taking 5-42 against India in the Group A game in Dubai. But he injured his right shoulder while taking Heinrich Klaasen’s catch in New Zealand’s 50-run semi-final win over…

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    • 10 March
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      Champions Trophy Final: Fans confident of India’s victory

      The much-anticipated clash has sparked fervent prayers and passionate predictions from supporters eager to see India lift the prestigious trophy. Speaking to IANS, fans expressed their enthusiasm and confidence in Team India’s victory. New Delhi: As India gears up to face New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, cricket fans across the country have expressed unwavering confidence in Team India’s victory. The much-anticipated clash has sparked fervent prayers and passionate predictions from supporters eager to see India lift the prestigious trophy. Speaking to IANS, fans expressed their enthusiasm and confidence in Team India’s victory. In Varanasi, residents gathered at the 51-foot Hanuman statue to chant the Hanuman Chalisa, seeking divine blessings for India’s triumph. Vinod…

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      Picking Varun is a key moment in India’s campaign: Shikhar Dhawan

      “Varun has made India a more balanced side, especially on the slow and turning pitches. It’s very hard to pick the ball from Varun’s hand and that has given India a real edge, that’s why they started dominating more,” says Dhawan. Dubai: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan said that a key moment in India’s campaign in the ongoing Champions Trophy in Dubai was bringing an extra spinner in, Varun Chakravarthy – that has been a game-changer and was a great call by the captain and coaches. “Varun has made India a more balanced side, especially on the slow and turning pitches. It’s very hard to pick the ball from Varun’s hand and that has given India a real edge, that’s why…

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