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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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      Virat Kohli century powers India to 1-0 lead against South Africa

      India defeated South Africa by 17 runs in the first ODI at Ranchi. Virat Kohli’s century, Rohit Sharma’s record-breaking knock, and Kuldeep Yadav’s four wickets powered India to a 1-0 lead in the three-match series Ranchi: India survived a scare and sailed past South Africa in a closely fought encounter to grab a 17-run victory in the first ODI and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. India put up a commanding first innings total, driven by a superb century from Virat Kohli and vital fifties from Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. After being asked to bat, India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal early to Nandre Burger, but Rohit and Kohli quickly seized control.…

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      Khelo India Games help athlete grow in the circuit, says Aditi Gopichand

      World champion archer Aditi Gopichand Swami credited the Khelo India Games for her rise in the sport, saying they strengthened her growth and stability. She won gold at the KIUG 2025 and now aims for Olympic success in Los Angeles 2028 Hyderabad: Aditi Gopichand Swami, the first Indian and the world’s youngest compound archer to win an individual gold medal at the World Archery Championships, believes that events like the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) and the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) play a crucial role in strengthening an athlete’s professional growth and financial stability. Aditi, who created history by winning the individual gold medal at the World Archery Championships held in Berlin in 2023, has won three consecutive gold medals…

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      Gavaskar says Conrad’s ‘grovel’ remark was wrong time, wrong place

      Sunil Gavaskar termed South Africa coach Shukri Conrad’s use of the word ‘grovel’ as ill-advised. He highlighted India’s role in South Africa’s cricket re-entry, stressed the positive ties between the two nations, and urged Conrad to clarify his remark Hyderabad: Cricketing great Sunil Gavaskar addressed South Africa coach Shukri Conrad’s recent remark and said that it was an ill-advised use of the word ‘grovel’. “We need to look back at South Africa’s re-entry into international cricket. It was the Indian Cricket Board that proposed South Africa’s readmission after more than 20 years of isolation, and their first international match on return was played in India,” Gavaskar said on JioHotstar’s Cricket Live programme. “When you consider the current landscape of South African…

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      Harmanpreet joins Pink Marathon as brand ambassador

      The 10th Vedanta Pink City Half Marathon in Jaipur saw 15,000 runners support the #RunForZeroHunger movement, raising 1 lakh Poshan Packs for children at Nand Ghars. Flagged off by Priya Agarwal Hebbar and Harmanpreet Kaur, the event celebrated grit and community spirit Hyderabad: The 10th edition of the Vedanta Pink City Half Marathon (VPCHM) concluded today in Jaipur, showcasing an extraordinary display of community spirit and determination. Almost 15,000 runners participated in support of Vedanta’s #RunForZeroHunger movement, raising 1 lakh Poshan Packs for children at Nand Ghars, the company’s flagship social impact project working to ensure a nourished and healthy future for children by transforming anganwadis across India. Supported by Vedanta, the country’s leading energy transition metals, oil and gas, critical…

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      Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return as India face South Africa in Ranchi ODI

      India face South Africa in the first ODI at Ranchi with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to the squad. The series doubles as a 2027 World Cup audition, while head coach Gautam Gambhir looks to stabilise India’s white-ball direction Ranchi: India will look to address several lingering selection puzzles when they take on South Africa on Sunday in the first ODI of the three-match series, where Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to the set-up for a short audition that could well shape their 2027 World Cup fate. Both Rohit and Kohli now compete in just one international format, and with India scheduled to play only six ODIs in the next two months — three against the Proteas and three…

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      Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy shine at Telangana State table tennis championship

      Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy districts shared honours at the Stag Telangana State and Inter-district Table Tennis Championship in Moinabad. Hyderabad won men’s and women’s titles, while Ranga Reddy claimed the girls’ crown, with both districts excelling in the juniors category Hyderabad: Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy district boys and girls won the team titles in the juniors category of the Stag Telangana State and Inter-district Table Tennis Championship at Firefox Sports & Resorts in Moinabad near here on Saturday. Final placings: Juniors: Boys: 1. Hyderabad, 2. Ranga Reddy, 3. Jagtial & Nalgonda. Men: 1. Hyderabad, 2. Ranga Reddy, 3. Mulugu & Medchal-Malkajgiri. Girls: 1. Ranga Reddy, 2. Hyderabad, 3. Medchal-Malkajgiri. Women: 1. Hyderabad, 2. Ranga Reddy, 3. Peddapalli & Khammam.

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    • 1 December
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      Hyderabad’s Anaya Sharma wins gold at Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025

      Eight-year-old Hyderabad chess prodigy Anaya Sharma won gold in the under-8 category at the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. An ELO 1600+ player, she trains at Maestro Chess Academy and aspires to become a Grandmaster Hyderabad: Anaya Sharma of Hyderabad can well be the next big thing to happen in the world of chess from Telangana. The eight-year-old Anaya, whose parents Gaurav Sharma and Aarti Bolaki are going all out to support her passion given the abundance of promise she has shown, won the gold medal in the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025 held at Kuala Lumpur recently. Anaya dominated the girls’ under-8 category, outwitting strong opponents. She finished with an impressive score to clinch the honours, outsmarting higher-rated players…

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      Mumbai Indians retain core, add fresh firepower at WPL 2026 auction

      Mumbai Indians reclaimed most members of their 2025 title-winning squad at the WPL 2026 mega auction, including Amelia Kerr and key performers Saika, Sajana, Sanskriti and Shabnim. The franchise also added promising young Indian players and experienced overseas talent. Hyderabad: Two-time champions Mumbai Indians will be confident heading into a new season of the Women’s Premier League in 2026 after managing to get back most of the previous champions from the team at the mega auction in New Delhi on Thursday. Speaking about the thought process, Mrs. Nita M Ambani said, “Auction days are really exciting but sometimes unnerving too. Our strategy was to win back as many players as possible from our winning team of 2025. I am very excited…

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      Smriti Mandhana wedding row: Choreographer Nandika Dwivedi breaks silence on rumours

      Choreographer Nandika Dwivedi has denied rumours linking her to the postponement of Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana’s wedding, calling the claims baseless and distressing. She said unverified online speculation has affected her mental well-being. Another choreographer also issued a clarification. Mumbai: The drama surrounding Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana’s wedding refuses to die down anytime soon. The choreographer Nandika Dwivedi, who was hired for the now indefinitely postponed wedding, and is rumored to be part of the reason for the wedding being pushed, has now issued a statement putting an end to the fast-spinning rumour mills. Putting forth her perspective on the matter, Nandika wrote on her Insta Stories, “In recent days, I have observed speculation regarding my involvement in a…

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      BCCI releases schedule for TATA WPL 2026; season to run from Jan 9 to Feb 5

      BCCI announced the schedule for TATA WPL 2026, to be held from January 9 to February 5 across Navi Mumbai and Vadodara. The season opens with MI vs RCB, features 22 matches, and concludes with the final in Vadodara on February 5. Hyderabad: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule for the TATA Women’s Premier League 2026 to be held from January 9 to February 5 2026. The fourth edition of the tournament will be played across Navi Mumbai and Vadodara. The league will once again showcase the finest cricketers from India and around the world, continuing to reflect the growing depth and competitive strength of the women’s game. The season begins with a blockbuster opener…

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