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    Cricket

    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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    Mumba Masters beat Ganges Grandmasters to go top in GCL standings

    Fabiano Caruana ended Alireza Firouzja’s winning run to help Alpine SG Pipers beat Triveni Continental Kings in the Global Chess League. Mumba Masters climbed to the top with victory over Ganges Grandmasters, while Alaskan Knights continued their revival with another win Hyderabad: Fabiano Caruana ended Alireza Firouzja’s winning run on the icon board in a last-second scramble to help Alpine SG Pipers upset table toppers Triveni Continental Kings 12-8, while PBG Alaskan Knights continued their revival with a 9-7 victory over Fyers American Gambits on matchday 6 of the Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE, on Friday. In the match between Mumba Masters and Ganges Grandmasters, GM Wesley So, Player of the Match Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Koneru Humpy won their respective games. On the icon board, Viswanathan Anand managed to build pressure on Maxime Vachier-Lagrave but could not convert with the black pieces. upGrad Mumba…
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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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    Faridabad hotel rape case: Woman shooter locks accused in room, alerts police

    A 23 year old woman shooter alleged she was raped at a Faridabad hotel while attending a competition. Police arrested three people, including her friend. The victim reportedly locked the accused in the room after the assault and alerted authorities. Faridabad: A 23-year-old woman shooter alleged that she was raped at a hotel during her stay in Faridabad for a competition. Three people, including the woman’s friend, have been arrested, officials said. The victim managed to lock the accused in a hotel room after the alleged rape on Wednesday evening and alert the police, they said. A case was registered based on her complaint at the Sarai Khawaja police station and the accused – Satendra, Gaurav and the shooter’s female friend – were arrested from the hotel premises, officials said on Thursday. According to police, the woman shooter had come to Faridabad on Tuesday along with her friend to participate in…
    Football

    Messi fiasco fallout: Sourav Ganguly slaps Rs 50 cr defamation suit on football fan club official

    Sourav Ganguly has issued a Rs 50 crore defamation notice and filed a police complaint against Uttam Saha of the Argentina Football Fan Club for falsely linking him to Lionel Messi’s India tour and tarnishing his reputation Kolkata: Sourav Ganguly has slapped a Rs 50 crore defamation suit notice on an official of a Kolkata-based football fan club for “falsely” dragging his name into the Lionel Messi fiasco and making derogatory and defamatory public statements about the former India cricket captain. Cricketer-turned-sports administrator Ganguly had also lodged a police complaint against Uttam Saha of ‘Argentina Football Fan Club’ on Thursday. “Besides the police complaint, I have sent this official of the football fan club a Rs 50 crore legal notice. They keep saying anything that comes to their mind,” Ganguly told PTI. Saha, while speaking to a journalist, had accused Ganguly of being the actual man behind organising Messi’s G.O.A.T India…
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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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    Lionel Messi to play in Hyderabad on December 13 at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium

    Lionel Messi will play in Hyderabad on December 13 as part of his India tour. The event at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium will feature a short match, football clinic, parade, and appearances by Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul Hyderabad: Football great Lionel Messi, who helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup, will showcase his skills to the delight of soccer-crazy fans of the twin cities at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on December 13. Parvathi Reddy, Advisor to the GOAT Tour Hyderabad, informed the media on Thursday that there will be a 20-minute match featuring Singareni RR and Aparna Messi All Stars. “The Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Messi will join the teams five minutes before the scheduled close of play of the match,” she said. “Then, Messi will conduct a football clinic for local underprivileged children (he is also a UNICEF Ambassador) and young talent, followed by a parade…
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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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    Pakistan’s sports bodies probing ugly incident after football match

    A brawl erupted after the National Games football semi-final in Karachi between Pakistan Army and WAPDA teams, injuring players and officials. The Pakistan Football Federation and Olympic body are investigating, with disciplinary action expected over the referee assault and on-field violence Karachi: The Pakistan Football Federation and the country’s apex Olympic body are probing an ugly incident that took place after a semi-final match between Pakistan Army and the WAPDA team in Karachi, with several players and officials sustaining injuries. Players from both sides got into a fight with officials also jumping in as they punched and kicked each other after the National Games football semi-final at the KPT sports complex. As the match was being shown live the ugly scenes were captured and later circulated on social media, with many demanding action against the two sides. The fighting started after some members from Wapda expressed their anger at the Army…

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      13 December
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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…

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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…

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    • 12 December
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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…

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      Hyderabad shooting mentor Niranjan Reddy gets ISSF License A

      Hyderabad shooting mentor Niranjan Reddy, who trained Olympian Gagan Narang and Deaflympics star Dhanush Srikanth, has earned the prestigious ISSF License A certificate in Doha, making him one of only 10 worldwide to achieve this milestone Hyderabad: For Niranjan Reddy, one of the best-known mentors in shooting from the city, whose beneficiaries include 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist Gagan Narang and Deaflympics double gold medallist Dhanush Srikanth, it was a truly “unforgettable” moment when he earned the prestigious ISSF License A certificate in Doha. The 66-year-old Niranjan, a retired officer in the Telangana Road Transport Authority, is known for being a stickler for rules and discipline with a no-nonsense approach and, more importantly, never tried to ‘market’ himself. “Yes, I feel…

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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…

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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…

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      Maharashtra take first-innings lead against Hyderabad in Vijay Merchant Trophy

      Maharashtra gained a crucial first-innings lead against Hyderabad in the Vijay Merchant Trophy under-16 Elite Group match at Mulapadu. D Eknath scored 119 and Prajwal More hit 170 as Maharashtra reached 366/7 in reply to Hyderabad’s 301 Hyderabad: D Eknath (119, 159b, 17×4, 2×6) and Prajwal More (170, 214b, 17×4) helped Maharashtra score 366 for seven in the first innings in reply to Hyderabad’s 301 and grab the vital first-innings lead on the second day of the Vijay Merchant Trophy (under-16) Elite Group first-round match at Mulapadu (Vijayawada) on Monday. The scores: At Mulapadu (Vijayawada): Hyderabad 301 in 80.4 overs vs Maharashtra 366/7 in 91 overs (D Eknath 119, Prajwal More 170, Ram Charan 3/8).

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      Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India in T20I series against Sri Lanka

      India will face Sri Lanka Women in a five-match T20I series starting December 21, with World Cup-winning captain Harmanpreet Kaur leading the side. The first two matches are in Visakhapatnam, followed by three in Thiruvananthapuram Hyderabad: World Cup-winning captain Harmanpreet Kaur will lead India in the IDFC First Bank five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka Women starting December 21. The first two matches will be played in Visakhapatnam on December 21 and 23, while the last three will be held in Thiruvananthapuram. India’s squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Harleen Deol, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur, Richa Ghosh (WK), G Kamalini (WK), Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma.

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      Hyderabad qualify for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy knockouts despite loss

      Hyderabad entered the knock-out phase of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 despite losing to Chandigarh by four wickets in Kolkata. P Aman Rao and Pragnay Reddy top-scored for Hyderabad, while Arjun Azad guided Chandigarh to victory with 63 runs Hyderabad: Hyderabad qualified for the knock-out phase of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 cricket championship despite losing to Chandigarh by four wickets in the final round match at Salt Lake Cricket Ground in Kolkata on Monday. Batting first, Hyderabad scored 146 for eight in 20 overs with P Aman Rao (33) and Pragnay Reddy (43) being the top scorers, while Jagjit Singh (3/36) bowled well for Chandigarh. In reply, Chandigarh achieved the target with four wickets in hand and a…

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      Indian para-cyclists win medals in Thailand Para Cycling Cup

      A 10-member Indian para-cycling team trained by Aditya Mehta Foundation won two silver and nine bronze medals at the Thailand Para Cycling Cup in Korat. Young cyclists Vishva and Lisha led the medal tally with multiple podium finishes Hyderabad: A 10-member Indian para-cycling team, trained by the Aditya Mehta Foundation (AMF) of Hyderabad, put up a fine show by winning two silver and nine bronze medals in the Thailand Para Cycling Cup in Korat. The list of medallists: Track Events Individual Time Trial (1 km): Vishva (16, Gujarat) – Bronze; Lisha (15, Assam) – Silver Individual Pursuit: Vishva – Bronze; Lisha – Bronze 200m Sprint: Vishva – Bronze; Lisha – Silver; Pavan Kumar (22, Andhra Pradesh) – Bronze Road Events Individual…

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