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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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      15 November
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      Rahul and Nitish hit centuries in HCA A-Division T-20 league

      B Rahul (106 n.o.) and K Nitish Reddy (100 n.o.) cracked centuries in the HCA A-Division T-20 league-cum-knock-out tournament third round. Despite their knocks, Hyderabad Bottling and Gemini Friends faced stiff competition in thrilling matches across Hyderabad Hyderabad: Centuries by B Rahul (106 n.o.) for Hyderabad Bottling and K Nitish Reddy (100 n.o.) for Gemini Friends were the highlights of the HCA A-Division T-20 league-cum-knock-out tournament third round here on Thursday. The scores: A-Division T-20 league-cum-knock-out tournament, 3rd round: Sporting XI 138/8 in 20 overs (A Takshit Rao 52, Shaik Sohial 36, Sai Krishna Reddy 4/13) lost to Combined District 142/3 in 14.4 overs (David Kripal Roy 60, Sai Krishna Reddy 61 n.o.). Hyderabad Bottling 178/6 in 20 overs (B Rahul…

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    • 14 November
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      Surge in fandom for SA20 in India

      Over its first three seasons, SA20 has firmly established itself as the biggest T20 league outside India, powered by a blend of world-class international stars and strong franchise and broadcast support Hyderabad: SA20, South Africa’s premier T20 league, continues to witness a surge in fandom and affinity in India, a testament to the resounding success of ‘SA20 India Day 2025’ held in Mumbai. The event marked a key milestone in the League’s growing connection with the subcontinent and a launchpad to Season 4 starting December 26 – January 25, 2026. Hosted at the Museum of Solutions (MuSo), the celebration brought together League Commissioner Graeme Smith, South African legends and current stars Faf du Plessis (Joburg Super Kings), David Miller (Paarl Royals),…

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    • 14 November
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      There is no competition with Pant, says Dhruv Jurel

      India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel dismissed any notion of competition with Rishabh Pant, saying the focus is on the team. Ahead of the South Africa series, he praised both sides’ fast-bowling strength and described his Test debut as a “surreal” experience. HYDERABAD: India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel said it would be a very exciting battle against the visiting South African in the forthcoming series. “Both teams have strong fast-bowling attacks. Whether it’s Rabada and Marco Jansen from their side, or Bumrah bhai from ours, there’s quality all around,” Jurel said on JioStar’s ‘Follow The Blues’. “At the end of the day, if you want to win a match, you have to step up against good teams. South Africa are World Test Champions, so…

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    • 14 November
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      Mohammed Siraj says South Africa Tests crucial for India’s WTC campaign

      Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj termed the upcoming Test series against South Africa crucial for the World Test Championship cycle. Confident after strong performances in England and against the West Indies, Siraj said he is bowling with rhythm and eager for the challenge Kolkata: Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj is confident of putting up a strong show against defending World Test Championship (WTC) winners South Africa in the “crucial” Test series beginning here on Friday. India, currently third in the WTC points table, drew their away series in England before beating the West Indies at home earlier in the cycle. South Africa, on the other hand, began the defence of their WTC title with a 1-1 draw in an away Test series against…

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    • 14 November
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      Shubman Gill fine-tunes technique in long nets session before South Africa Test

      India captain Shubman Gill spent over 90 minutes at the nets in Kolkata, fine-tuning his technique ahead of the opening Test against South Africa. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan also trained hard, as the management inspected the dry pitch Kolkata: Transitioning from shorter formats to the rigours of red-ball cricket takes time, and India captain Shubman Gill spent close to an hour and a half at the nets, fine-tuning his technique ahead of the opening Test against South Africa, starting here on Friday. The Proteas arrive high on confidence, having secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw in Pakistan last month in challenging conditions. Gill, who struck a fifty and an unbeaten century in the two home Tests against the West Indies last…

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    • 13 November
      104

      Aaron George, Vihaan Malhotra named India Under-19 captains for triangular series

      Hyderabad’s Aaron George and Vihaan Malhotra will lead the India Under-19 B and A teams respectively in the IDFC FIRST Bank Under-19 Triangular Series at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, from November 17. Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi were unavailable Hyderabad: Hyderabad’s Aaron George and Vihaan Malhotra will lead India A and B under-19 teams in the IDFC FIRST Bank Under-19 Triangular Series to be played at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru from November 17. Ayush Mhatre was not considered for selection as he is currently playing the Ranji Trophy, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was not considered as he has been picked for the India A squad for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup. The teams: India Under-19 A…

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    • 13 November
      107

      Sagar Chaurasia, Sathwik Reddy shine with tons in HCA A-Division T-20 matches

      Hyderabad: Centuries by Sagar Chaurasia (105 n.o.) for Deccan Chronicle, N Sathwik Reddy (108 n.o.) for Central Excise, and a fine spell by Bharath Reddy (five for 23) for Combined Districts were among the highlights of the HCA A-Division T-20 league-cum-knock-out cricket championship here on Tuesday. The scores: A-Division T-20 league-cum-knock-out tournament: SBI 154/7 in […] Hyderabad: Centuries by Sagar Chaurasia (105 n.o.) for Deccan Chronicle, N Sathwik Reddy (108 n.o.) for Central Excise, and a fine spell by Bharath Reddy (five for 23) for Combined Districts were among the highlights of the HCA A-Division T-20 league-cum-knock-out cricket championship here on Tuesday. The scores: A-Division T-20 league-cum-knock-out tournament:SBI 154/7 in 20 overs (Derek Prince 66, Akash Bhandari 67, E. Sanket 3/20,…

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    • 13 November
      96

      Hyderabad extends lead to 293 runs against Rajasthan in Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match

      Hyderabad extended their lead to 293 runs against Rajasthan on Day 3 of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match. Captain G. Rahul Singh (59) and K. Himateja (41) led the charge, despite regular wickets falling in their second innings Hyderabad: Captain G Rahul Singh scored his second half-century of the match (59, 66 balls, 8×4), and K Himateja contributed with a valuable 41 (70 balls, 3×4), helping Hyderabad extend their overall lead to 293 runs with three wickets in hand on the third day of the four-day Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on Monday. Resuming at an overnight score of 221/5 in reply to Hyderabad’s first innings total of 364, Rajasthan, with wicketkeeper-batter Kunal…

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    • 13 November
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      Rajasthan holds Hyderabad to a draw in Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match

      Rajasthan earned a hard-fought draw against Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Salman Khan, Mahipal Lomror, and Sachin Yadav anchored Rajasthan’s second innings after Hyderabad gained a first-innings lead Hyderabad: Rajasthan salvaged a creditable draw against Hyderabad in the four-day Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on Tuesday. Earlier, resuming at the overnight score of 198 for seven in the second innings, Hyderabad declared its innings at 244 for nine in 78 overs, with only Rohit Rayudu (42, 89b, 1×4, 1×6) and G. Anikethreddy (21 n.o., 37b, 2×4) batting well. For Rajasthan, captain and left-arm spinner Mahipal Lomror (four for 51) bowled well, striking at regular intervals to…

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    • 12 November
      150

      Wafi Kachchhi Diamond to lead Hyderabad in Cooch Behar Trophy (Under-19)

      Wafi Kachchhi Diamond will lead Hyderabad in the upcoming Cooch Behar Trophy (Under-19) matches against Baroda and Jharkhand on November 16 and 23. The team also includes players like C. Siddharth Rao, T. Shiva Rama Krishna, and Vikash Gupta Hyderabad: Wafi Kachchhi Diamond will lead Hyderabad in the Cooch Behar Trophy (Under-19) cricket championship matches against Baroda and Jharkhand, to be played on November 16 and 23, respectively. The team:Wafi Kachchhi Diamond (capt.), C. Siddharth Rao, T. Shiva Rama Krishna, Aawez Ahmed, G. Aryan Reddy, Arhaan Satwalekar, Vikash Gupta (wk), V. Yashveer Goud, A. Sai Chandra, Urvesh Kakkad, Uzair Ahmed, K. Rahul Karthikeya, Thanmai Krishna, and N. Sudheev. Stand-byes:Syed Mohd Hussain, Aditya Javvaji, Mohammed Mosiquddin, Dev Mehta, and Shrrey Singh.

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