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May- 2025 -2 May
Suryakumar Yadav recalls his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians in 2011
Reflecting on the 2019 final against Chennai Super Kings, Suryakumar said he didn’t get too close because he knew both Rohit and Malinga were experienced players, and they didn’t need any third-party advice Hyderabad: Mumbai Indians star batter Suryakumar Yadav went down memory lane to recall that he barely slept the night before his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians in 2011. “I went to bed around 4 or 5 in the morning. There was so much excitement. Playing for a franchise brings a different kind of buzz. I was just enjoying the moment, thinking about stepping onto the field for warm-up and as soon as I did, I was already sweating. It felt really good,” Suryakumar said during the JioHotstar special show ‘The Suryakumar Yadav…
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2 May
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final to be held at Lord’s on July 5
Lord’s, the site of the memorable 2017 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final between England and India, is among the seven venues selected to host matches in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, along with Old Trafford, Headingley, Edgbaston, the Hampshire Bowl, The Oval, and the Bristol County Ground. Hyderabad: The final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be held at Lord’s on July 5 (Sunday), it was announced ahead of a launch event on Thursday at the iconic London venue which will be attended by some of the top names of British women’s sport. Lord’s, which was also the venue for the thrilling final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup between England and India in…
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2 May
India bags 15 golds, finishes third at Asian U-15, U-17 Boxing Championships in Amman
On the final day of the under-17 category, Khushi Chand (46 kg) secured a narrow 3:2 victory in a closely contested bout against Mongolia’s Altanzul Altangadas, while Ahaana Sharma (50 kg) and Jannat (54 kg) registered commanding 5:0 wins over their Uzbek opponents. Hyderabad: India signed off its campaign in the Asian under-15 and 17 years boxing championship in Ammam with a rich haul of 15 gold, six silver and 22 bronze to finish third in the overall medal standings. On the final day in the under-17 category, Khushi Chand (46 kg) edged past Mongolia’s Altanzul Altangadas in a hard-fought 3:2 win, while Ahaana Sharma (50 kg) and Jannat (54 kg) delivered dominant 5:0 victories over opponents from Uzbekistan. The final…
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2 May
Mumbai Indians sign leg-spinner Raghu Sharma as injury replacement for Vignesh Puthur
Raghu Sharma, born on March 11, 1993, in Jalandhar, Punjab, is a right-arm leg-break bowler. He has played for both Punjab and Puducherry in domestic cricket. In 11 first-class matches, Sharma has claimed 57 wickets at an average of 19.59, with his best bowling figures being 7/56. Hyderabad: Mumbai Indians has signed leg-spinner Raghu Sharma as a replacement for Vignesh Puthur, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 due to injury. Raghu Sharma, born on March 11, 1993, in Jalandhar, Punjab, is a right-arm leg-break bowler. He has represented Punjab and Puducherry in domestic cricket. In 11 first-class matches, Sharma has taken 57 wickets at an average of 19.59, with best bowling figures…
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2 May
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer fined for slow over-rate
As this was his team’s first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Iyer, who was also the ‘player of the match’ for his brilliant half-century, was fined Rs 12 lakhs HYDERABAD: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer had been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Indian Premier League (IPL) against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. As this was his team’s first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Iyer, who was also the ‘player of the match’ for his brilliant half-century, was fined Rs 12 lakhs. For…
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1 May
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a truly special cricketer: Dravid
“We all know that Vaibhav is not a finished product yet, but exceptionally talented. He needs to keep improving, to be ready to go through the ups and downs,” Rahul Dravid said Hyderabad: A combination of good bat speed, high backlift and so quickly he picks up the length of the bowlers makes Vaibhav Suryavanshi a truly special cricketer, says Rahul Dravid, head coach of Rajasthan Royals. “To have that level of fearlessness, unfazed by what was happening around, the natural strength and the range of strokes is something remarkable about Vaibhav,” Dravid said during the Star Sports Press Room interaction on Wednesday. “We all know that Vaibhav is not a finished product yet, but exceptionally talented. He needs to keep…
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1 May
Telangana High Court grants interim relief to Hyderabad Cricket Association
Stays previous order of single judge that restricted HCA from taking any administrative or policy decisions related to its finances Hyderabad: The Division Bench of the Telangana High Court, comprising Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Renuka Yara, on Wednesday granted interim relief to the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) by staying a previous order of a single judge that had restricted the HCA from taking any administrative or policy decisions related to its finances. The appeal was filed by the HCA challenging the interim order dated May 21, passed by Justice CV Bhaskar Reddy, in a petition filed by the Telangana Cricket Association. The single judge had directed the HCA to refrain from making any financial decisions except for routine…
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1 May
HCA to conduct one-month free summer cricket camp from May 6 to June 5
The free summer cricket camp will be conducted at 10 centres in and around the twin cities for under-14, 16 and 19 years categories HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) is conducting, one-month free summer cricket camp from May 6 to June 5 at 10 centres in and around the twin cities for under-14, 16 and 19 years categories. Those interested can register by visiting www.hycricket.orq from May 2 to 4. It is also informed that the HCA has similar camps across the State in Warangal, Bhupalpally, Janagam and Mulugu. Parakala and Mehaboobabad. Nizamabad – Urban. Nizamabad – Rural. Armoor, Kamareddy, Mancherial, Adilabad, Sirpur, Thandoor, Chennur, Mahabubnagar, Gadwal, Jadcherla, Narayanpet, Nagarkurnool, Sangareddy, Medak, Siddipet, Zaheerabad, Gajwel, Khammam, Kothagudem, Gowthampur and Palvancha, Karimnagar, Godavarikhani,…
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1 May
Chahal’s hat-trick sets up win for Punjab Kings, another defeat for Chennai at home
Punjab Kings have moved up to second in the table with 13 points while CSK are on 10th with just four points, and their play-off hopes were eliminated with this result Chennai: Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh made well-measured fifties after a splendid hat-trick by Yuzvendra Chahal as Punjab Kings’ four-wicket victory knocked out five-time champions Chennai Super Kings out of this season’s IPL play-off race here on Wednesday. Riding on the late four-wicket haul from Chahal (4/32), including a hat-trick, PBKS bowled out CSK for 190, and despite a little stumbling towards the end, the visitors got over the line with two of balls to spare, scoring 194/6. Shreyas (72, 41b, 5×4, 4×6) and Prabhsimran (54, 36 balls, 5x4s, 3×6)…
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1 May
FC Goa crushes Mohun Bagan 3-1 in semis, to face Jamshedpur FC in Kalinga Super Cup final on May 3
Goa beats Mohun Bagan Super Giant riding on second-half goals from Iker Guarrotxena and Borja Herrera Bhubaneswar: FC Goa breezed into the Kalinga Super Cup summit clash with a crushing 3-1 win over Mohun Bagan SG, riding on second-half goals from Iker Guarrotxena and Borja Herrera, here on Wednesday. The Gaurs, champions in 2019, will face Jamshedpur FC in Saturday’s final. Goals from Brison Fernandes (20′), Guarrotxena (51′), and Herrera (58′) sealed a comfortable victory for Manolo Marquez’s side over Bastab Roy’s young guns.Later, Jamshedpur made it to the final for the first time, defeating Mumbai City 1-0. Japanese midfielder Rei Tachikawa scored the all-important goal in the 87th minute to win it for the Red Miners. Earlier, in a blistering…
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