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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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      Australia skipper Pat Cummins ruled out of second Ashes Test in Brisbane

      Australia captain Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. Steve Smith will lead the unchanged 14‑member squad. Cummins is expected to return for the Adelaide Test, while Usman Khawaja’s fitness remains under watch Sydney: Australia skipper Pat Cummins was on Friday ruled out of the second Ashes Test as the hosts named an unchanged 14‑member squad for the day‑night game in Brisbane. In Cummins’ absence, stand‑in skipper Steve Smith led Australia to an eight‑wicket victory in the first Test as the hosts took a 1‑0 lead in the five‑match series. The second Test is slated from December 4.

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      Coal India Level Inter Company Kabaddi Tournament commences in Kothagudem

      The Coal India Level Inter Company Men’s Kabaddi Tournament began in Kothagudem on Friday. Hosted by SCCL, the three‑day event features teams from eight coal companies. Officials urged players to show sportsmanship and maintain fitness while competing Kothagudem: The three‑day Coal India Level Inter Company Men’s Kabaddi Tournament (League‑cum‑Knockout) hosted by SCCL Kothagudem Area got underway at Professor Jayashankar Stadium, Rudrampur on Friday. Singareni Director (Operations) LV Suryanarayana along with Director (P&P) Venkateswarlu, Director (E&M) M Tirumala Rao, Kothagudem Area General Manager M Shalem Raju and others launched the tournament. The guests said it was a great pleasure for Singareni Kothagudem Area to host the Coal India level men’s kabaddi tournament for the financial year 2025‑26. They said participating in sports…

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      Maharashtra beat Hyderabad by eight wickets in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

      Maharashtra defeated Hyderabad by eight wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 at Salt Lake Ground, Kolkata. Prithvi Shaw scored 66 and Arshin Kulkarni remained unbeaten on 89 as Maharashtra chased down Hyderabad’s 191 with ease Hyderabad: Maharashtra scored an eight-wicket win against Hyderabad in the second round of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 cricket championship at Salt Lake Ground in Kolkata on Friday. The scores: Hyderabad 191/8 in 20 overs (B Rahul 31, CV Milind 35 not out) lost to Maharashtra 192/2 in 18.4 overs (Prithvi Shaw 66, Arshin Kulkarni 89 not out).

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      India face selection dilemmas ahead of Ranchi ODI vs South Africa

      India face multiple selection dilemmas ahead of the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi. Pant’s place is uncertain, Washington Sundar and Nitish Reddy vie for the all-rounder slot, while Tilak and Gaikwad add intrigue to the middle-order puzzle Ranchi: Rishabh Pant’s place in the playing eleven is far from guaranteed, while Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy are locked in a tight contest for the additional all-rounder’s slot as India confront several selection dilemmas ahead of the first ODI against South Africa. At the same time, broader needs of the white-ball season will weigh heavy on the team management’s mind when they tackle the tricky selection questions. Balance and conditions here will largely dictate the selection, but with several seniors…

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      India U20 women’s team to play Uzbekistan in two friendlies at FC Madras Academy

      India’s U20 women’s team will play two friendlies against Uzbekistan on November 29 and December 2 at FC Madras Academy, Mahabalipuram. The matches are part of preparations for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026, where India face Japan, Australia and Chinese Taipei Hyderabad: The Indian Under-20 women’s team will play two friendly matches against Uzbekistan on November 29 and December 2 at the FC Madras Academy in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. Both matches, being held during the FIFA Women’s International Match Window, will be played behind closed doors and will kick off at 17:00 IST. Head coach Joakim Alexandersson has named a 24-member squad for these games, which form part of India’s preparations for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026.…

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      Morne Morkel urges India to regain momentum in ODI series against South Africa

      India bowling coach Morne Morkel stressed the need to regain momentum in the ODI series against South Africa after a 0-2 Test defeat. He highlighted Ranchi conditions, updates on Gill and Iyer, and opportunities for young bowlers like Arshdeep and Harshit Ranchi: Still smarting from the bruising Test series defeat against South Africa, India bowling coach Morne Morkel said the squad has to quickly reset and refocus on white-ball cricket, as regaining momentum is imperative to counter a “dangerous, confident” Proteas unit. India are coming into the three-match ODI series following a 0-2 whitewash against South Africa, losing Tests in Kolkata and Guwahati. Speaking ahead of the series opener here on Sunday, Morkel said the turnaround from Tests to white-ball formats…

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    • 29 November
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      Coach can prepare but players must deliver: Gavaskar backs Gambhir

      Sunil Gavaskar defended India head coach Gautam Gambhir after the Test series loss to South Africa, saying coaches can only prepare teams but players must deliver. R Ashwin also backed Gambhir, stressing players should take responsibility instead of blaming the coach New Delhi: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has come out in defence of embattled head coach Gautam Gambhir, saying the coach can only prepare the team and it is the players who have to deliver on the field. Gambhir has faced scathing criticism following India’s massive 408-run loss to South Africa in the second Test in Guwahati, which helped the visitors sweep the two-match series. This was India’s third Test series defeat under Gambhir. In the 16 months he has…

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      Arsenal beats Bayern, Mbappé hat trick lights up Champions League night

      Kylian Mbappé scored four goals, including the second-fastest hat trick in Champions League history, as PSG and Arsenal recorded big wins. Teenagers Viktor Dadason and Geovany Quenda impressed, while veteran David Luiz became the second-oldest scorer in the competition Paris: On a wild Champions League night with stellar teenage scorers, Kylian Mbappé struck four, including the second-fastest Champions League hat trick ever, to show the veterans still have it. Arsenal took Bayern Munich’s top spot in the standings with a 3-1 win, title holder Paris Saint-Germain romped to a 5-3 win over Tottenham with Vitinha scoring a hat trick, and Liverpool slumped to another loss at Anfield, 4-1 to PSV Eindhoven. The 26-year-old Mbappé scored three times for Real Madrid between…

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      Tanvi Sharma enters quarterfinals after shocking former world champion Okuhara

      Tanvi Sharma, 16, stunned former World No 1 Nozomi Okuhara in a thrilling three-game battle at the Syed Modi International 2025. The World Juniors silver medallist rallied to win 13-21, 21-16, 21-19, advancing to the quarterfinals Hyderabad: The 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma lit up the third day of the Syed Modi International 2025 with a career-defining victory, shocking former World No 1, former World Champion and Olympic medallist Nozomi Okuhara in a gripping three-game battle in Lucknow on Thursday. The World Juniors silver medallist showed remarkable grit, rallying from a game down to claim a memorable 13-21, 21-16, 21-19 win in just under an hour — the biggest result of her young career, sealing her place in the quarterfinals. The upsets did…

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      India hosting 2030 CWG a moment of immense pride: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu

      Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu hailed India winning the bid to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games 2030, calling it a proud moment for every citizen. He lauded PM Modi’s leadership, saying the achievement boosts India’s global standing and commitment to sporting excellence. Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said that India securing the bid to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games 2030 is a moment of immense pride for every citizen. Naidu, while replying to the prime minister in a post on X, said, “It is a moment of immense pride for every citizen as India secures the bid to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games 2030! Under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji”.…

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