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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 February
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      Sadik shines with five wickets as North Zone beat Central in PD T20 Inter-Zonal

      Batting first, Central Zone posted 138/8, with Lokesh Marchlad top-scoring with 46, while Sadik shone with figures of 5/16 Hyderabad: Md Sadik’s brilliant five-wicket haul powered North Zone to a five-wicket victory over Central Zone in the Physically Differently Abled T20 Cricket Inter-Zonal Tournament at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, on Tuesday. Batting first, Central Zone posted 138/8, with Lokesh Marchlad top-scoring with 46, while Sadik shone with figures of 5/16. In reply, Wasim Iqbal’s blistering 55 (5×4, 4×6) guided North Zone to victory in 19.1 overs. Brief Scores: Central Zone 138/8 in 20 overs (Lokesh Marchlad 46; Md Sadik 5/16) lost to North Zone 142/5 in 19.1 overs (Wasim Iqbal 55; Satish Kirar 1/14); West Zone 140/7 in 20 overs…

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      Ed Sheeran plays cricket with Rajasthan Royals stars, pays tribute to Shane Warne

      The sources also revealed that the jersey Sheeran wore was a custom Rajasthan Royals jersey, designed as a tribute to Shane Warne, who left an indelible mark on both the sport and the Royals franchise Bengaluru: It was a different ball game for singer Ed Sheeran. Literally! It seems Bengaluru kept the singer-songwriter really busy, with a new video showing him playing cricket with IPL team Rajasthan Royals’ stars Riyan Parag and Tushar Deshpande. Rajasthan Royals posted the video on its Instagram page on Tuesday morning. The video shows Sheeran, wearing a cricket jersey emblazoned with the number ‘23′ and the name ‘Warne’, in tribute to legendary Australian cricketer Shane Warne, Sheeran’s late friend. Walking onto the pitch, Sheeran says, “Let’s…

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    • 12 February
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      Setback for India as injured Bumrah ruled out of Champions Trophy

      Selection committee names Harshit Rana as replacement for the mega event starting February 19 in Pakistan New Delhi: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury, the BCCI said on Tuesday, putting to rest all the speculation over his participation in the premier tournament. The senior men’s team selection committee has named Harshit Rana as Bumrah’s replacement for the mega event starting February 19 in Pakistan. India will open their campaign against Bangladesh in Dubai on February 20. The selectors have also included Varun Chakaravarthy in the team, the mystery spinner replacing batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was named in the provisional squad. India will play all their matches of the tournament in Dubai…

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      KTR congratulates champion India U-19 Women’s World Cup team, lauds Trisha’s performance

      He specially congratulated Telangana girl Gongadi Trisha for her stellar contribution to the team’s success Hyderabad: BRS working president K T Rama Rao expressed his joy at India’s U-19 Women’s cricket team winning the T20 World Cup 2025. “India’s U-19 Women’s team has made history by winning the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025! The young cricketers delivered a dominant all-round performance, showcasing their exceptional skills and determination throughout the tournament,” he said, praising their outstanding performance and wishing them a bright future ahead. He specially congratulated Telangana girl Gongadi Trisha for her stellar contribution to the team’s success. Trisha’s remarkable performance earned her the titles of Player of the Match and Player of the Series, truly leading from the…

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    • 3 February
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      Abhishek’s blistering ton helps India post 247/9 in 5th T20I against England

      Opening the innings, Abhishek, who scored 135 off 54 balls with the help of seven boundaries and 13 sixes, smashed his century off just 37 deliveries but failed to equal Rohit Sharma’s record by just two balls Mumbai: A fired-up Abhishek Sharma unleashed a flurry of sixes to shatter the reputation of England bowlers en route the second-fastest T20I century by an Indian batter, as the hosts made a massive 247 for 9 in the fifth and final game at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday. Opening the innings, Abhishek, who scored 135 off 54 balls with the help of seven boundaries and 13 sixes, smashed his century off just 37 deliveries but failed to equal Rohit Sharma’s record by just…

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    • 3 February
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      Abhishek Sharma’s blazing 135 propels India to emphatic win over England in 5th T20I

      India’s win by 150 runs is now their second biggest by a margin of runs in T20Is after their 168-run hammering of New Zealand in 2023 Mumbai: Irresistible Abhishek Sharma toppled records en route a 54-ball 135, the second-fastest century and the highest score by an Indian batter in T20Is, as the hosts crushed a feeble England by 150 runs in the fifth T20I to take the series 4-1 here on Sunday. Abhishek went hammer and tongs to power India to 247/9, their highest-ever T20I total against England, after the visitors opted to bowl. Jos Buttler’s men surrendered meekly, getting bowled out for just 97 in 10.3 overs. India’s win by 150 runs is now their second biggest by a margin…

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    • 2 February
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      Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson’s form in focus as India take on England in 5th T20I

      India’s 15-run win in the fourth T20I at Pune on Friday gave the hosts an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match affair but left England exasperated over the choice of the concussion replacement who played an impactful role Mumbai: The series already in their pocket, India would look to address their nagging batting woes against an England team gunning for revenge after feeling hard-done by a debatable concussion substitute when the two teams clash in the fifth and final T20 International here on Sunday. The hosts will hope that struggling skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson are back among runs and adding spice to the otherwise inconsequential match is the resentment that England is carrying after the 15-run loss in the…

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    • 2 February
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      BCCI Awards: Sachin Tendulkar honoured with Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award

      The 51-year-old Tendulkar, who played 664 international games for India, holds the record for the highest number of Test and ODI runs in the history of the game Mumbai: The legendary Sachin Tendulkar, whose batting records and impact on international cricket have stood the test of time, was on Saturday conferred with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, while current India pace spearheads Jasprit Bumrah was honoured with the Polly Umrigar Award for Best Men’s International Cricketer of 2023-24. The 51-year-old Tendulkar, who played 664 international games for India, holds the record for the highest number of Test and ODI runs in the history of the game. “Deeply honoured to receive the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award. My cricketing…

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    • 2 February
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      Champions Trophy: Gambhir backs Rohit and Virat, says duo ‘hungry for runs’

      India head coach places his faith on batting icons to play “massive roles” in the Champions Trophy, scheduled to begin from February 19 Mumbai: India head coach Gautam Gambhir placed his faith on batting icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play “massive roles” in the Champions Trophy and said they add “so much value” to the team and the country’s cricketing landscape in general. The modest form of Kohli and Rohit in recent times has fuelled speculation about their future, but Gambhir did not read too much into it. “I think both Rohit and Virat, they add so much value to the dressing room. They add so much value to Indian cricket as well. They’ve got to play a massive role (in the Champions…

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    • 1 February
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      WPL: Tickets for Vadodara, Bengaluru games to go live at 6 pm on Jan 31

      The upcoming edition of the biggest women’s T20 League will be played across four venues — Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow and Mumbai Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed that online ticket sales for the much-awaited Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 will go live at 6 pm (IST) on Friday. As per the WPL release, the first phase of tickets will go live for the games to be played in Vadodara and Bengaluru on January 31. “The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named BookMyShow as the official ticketing agency for the third edition of the exciting WPL,” the release said. The upcoming edition of the biggest women’s T20 League will be played across four…

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