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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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      NRAI conducts Electronic Scoring Target course

      The course—the largest ever such course—conducted by the NRAI, drew 32 participants, including three from Nepal and one from Sri Lanka NEW DELHI: The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), under its education programme, concluded the successful conduct of the second ISSF Electronic Scoring Target (EST) course at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Ranges here on Sunday. This course, the largest ever such course conducted by the NRAI, drew 32 participants, including three from Nepal and one from Sri Lanka, marking the beginning of international participation in NRAI’s technical education initiatives. Following the success of the first ISSF EST Course held between February 24-28, 2025, NRAI continued in its commitment to developing highly skilled technical officials proficient in handling EST systems.…

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    • 10 March
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      India lifts Champions Trophy: Rohit, Rahul ensure victory

      India won the trophy without losing a match, reflecting their dominance in the tournament which they won back in 2002 and 2013 Dubai: India sealed an unprecedented third Champions Trophy triumph with an unblemished record as Rohit Sharma combined his inherent freedom with steely resolve to inspire his side to a four-wicket win in a closely-fought final against New Zealand, here Sunday. India won the trophy without losing a match, reflecting their dominance in the tournament which they won back in 2002 and 2013. No other team has won the event thrice. Well-timed fifties by Daryl Mitchell (63) and Michael Bracewell (53) steered the Kiwis to 251 for seven after Indian spinners led by Kuldeep Yadav applied the squeeze for a…

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    • 10 March
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      HCA president congratulates Team India for Champions Trophy win

      Interestingly, HCA Secretary R Devraj is the manager of the Indian team that won the trophy for the third time  HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Cricket Association president A Jagan Mohan Rao congratulated the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team on winning the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday. Interestingly, HCA Secretary R Devraj is the manager of the Indian team and he flew back during the league stage because of the demise of his mother only to rejoin the team again. In a way, Devraj joins P R Man Singh, who was also HCA secretary, when he was the manager of the victorious Indian team in the 1983 World Cup. “My heartiest congratulations to the Team India cricketers who are bringing the Champions Trophy…

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    • 9 March
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      Will Young draws inspiration from New Zealand’s 2000 Champions Trophy triumph ahead of final

      At just eight years old, the New Zealand batter watched as the Blackcaps defeated Zimbabwe, Pakistan, and India to secure their first major ICC tournament victory in this very event 25 years ago. The brilliance of that triumph ignited a passion in him to reach the highest level. Dubai: Will Young knows first-hand how the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy can inspire a generation. The New Zealand batter was just eight years old when the Blackcaps saw off Zimbabwe, Pakistan and India to win their first major ICC tournament in this very event 25 years ago, and the magic of that glorious run instilled a drive in him to make it to the top. A quarter of a century later and Young…

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    • 9 March
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      India vs NZ Champions Trophy final: They may hurt us again, I don’t have a great feeling, says Ashwin

      While the Indian team goes into the finals undefeated in the tournament, the Kiwis, who were also put in the same pool as India, lost the solitary league-stage match against the men in blue. Hyderabad: India is all set to face New Zealand in the final of Champions Trophy 2025, which promises to be a cracker of a game as both teams are in red hot form. While the Indian team goes into the finals undefeated in the tournament, the Kiwis, who were also put in the same pool as India, lost the solitary league-stage match against the men in blue. After the 2023 ODI World Cup final and the 2024 T20 World Cup final, tomorrow’s match will mark India’s third consecutive…

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    • 9 March
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      Here are the flight ticket prices from Hyderabad to Dubai ahead of India Vs NZ Champions Trophy final

      If you are one of those planning to support team India from the stands in Dubai, here is the list of flight ticket prices being offered by various airlines to the Dubai from Hyderabad. Hyderabad: With India reaching its third consecutive final of a limited over ICC event, after the 2023 ODI World Cup and 2024 T20 World Cup, Indian cricket fans eagerly await the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand. That said, many fans who have their hopes pinned on the men in blue plan to witness Sunday’s game from the stands of the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. If you are one of those planning to support team India from the stands in Dubai, here is the list of…

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    • 9 March
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      Ton machine Watson reveals the ‘secret sauce’ for his century spree 

      Watson’s 110 against India Masters in the previous game propelled Australia Masters to a victory VADODARA: Shane Watson, who scored his third century in four matches in the ongoing International Masters League, after his 110 against India Masters in the previous game,  revealed the ‘secret sauce’ for his rousing form with the bat. “First, I am grateful for and in fact all the veterans were part of this incredible tournament. It’s truly an honour to be back out there playing. A huge credit to the people who have put this league together—it has been so much fun,” Watson informed after his century. He credited the pitch at Vadodara, calling it one of the best he has played on. “The secret sauce…

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    • 9 March
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      HCA League: Praveen Chandra’s century helps GHMC beat Nuclear Fuel Complex

      The HCA D-Division Institutions one-day league cricket championship was held in Hyderabad on Saturday HYDERABAD: Praveen Chandra scored a century (107, 64b, 6×4, 9×6) to help Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) record a 13-run win against Nuclear Fuel Complex in the HCA D-Division Institutions One-Day League Cricket Championship here on Saturday. The scores: D-Division Institution one-day league: GHMC 186/9 in 30 overs (Praveen Chandra 107) beats NFC 173 in 28.5 overs (Ramesh 46, Sandeep Kumar 34, Srihari 37, Viswajit 3/38) TSRTC 159/7 in 20 overs (Sai Kiran 67, Anil Kumar 41, Manek Hormusji 3/29) beats Air India 146/7 in 20 overs (Jatin Mehta 66) IICT Staff Club 103/10 in 21 overs (Subrahmanya 30, Amol Malhari Raut 5/23) lost to Reserve Bank of…

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    • 8 March
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      WPL: Captain of Mumbai Indians, Harmanpreet fined for breaching Code of Conduct

      Mumbai Indians captain in WPL fined 10 per cent of her match fees for breaching the Code of Conduct during her team’s match against UP Warriorz at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Lucknow: Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Women’s Premier League, has been reprimanded and fined 10 per cent of her match fees for breaching the Code of Conduct during her team’s match against UP Warriorz at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Thursday. Harmanpreet Kaur admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.8 which relates to showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during a match. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of…

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    • 8 March
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      Shahrukh Khan on Gautam Gambhir’s return: “The best thing to happen to KKR”

      In an interview with JioHotStar, Shahrukh Khan shared his thoughts on Gautam Gambhir’s return as a mentor, stating that it laid the foundation for KKR through four key pillars. The first was unwavering trust in Mitchell Starc, followed by the strategic move to promote Sunil Narine as an opener. The third crucial step was reuniting with Shreyas Iyer, and lastly, an equally significant decision was investing in young talent. Kolkata: “I never thought Gautam Gambhir left us. There has always been a lovely relationship with Gautam over the years. There are a few players with whom friendships remain strong, and Gautam Gambhir is one of them. For him, it was a big homecoming,” said Shahrukh Khan, owner of defending champions Kolkata…

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