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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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      29 November
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      Sports briefs: Five-wicket win for Hyderabad in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

      Adilabad scored an eight-wicket win against Deccan Blues in the HCA B-Division T-20 League-cum-knock-out tournament Hyderabad: Hyderabad began the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T-20 cricket championship campaign in style with a five-wicket win against Madhya Pradesh in the first round in Kolkata on Wednesday. Batting first, MP scored 144 for nine in 20 overs with left-arm pacer Chama Milind (three for 34) being the main wicket-taker. In reply, Hyderabad reached the target in the 19th over thanks to a fine knock by Buddhi Rahul (59 n.o.). The scores: At Kolkata: Madhya Pradesh 144/9 in 20 overs (Shivang Kumar 45, CV Milind 3/34) lost to Hyderabad 145/5 in 18.1 overs (Buddhi Rahul 59 no). ******** Easy win or Adilabad Adilabad scored an…

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    • 29 November
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      BCCI signs new commecial partners for WPL

      The new agreements, collectively valued at Rs 48 crore, will cover the 2026 and 2027 seasons and further strengthen the commercial ecosystem of the world’s biggest women’s cricket league Hyderabad: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the onboarding of new commercial partners for the upcoming editions of the TATA Women’s Premier League (WPL). The new agreements, collectively valued at Rs 48 crore, will cover the 2026 and 2027 seasons and further strengthen the commercial ecosystem of the world’s biggest women’s cricket league. For the next two seasons, ChatGPT and Kingfisher Packaged Drinking Water join the WPL as Premier Partners, marking one of the most significant commercial expansions and reflecting a powerful endorsement of the league’s remarkable surge…

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    • 28 November
      151

      Archer Jyothi Surekha: Chasing the Olympic medal dream and a ‘century’

      The turning point of my career was when I won my first individual medal in the 2019 World Championship, says the Vijayawada-based archer Hyderabad: For someone who was never short of motivation despite not being treated on par with some of the other big names in Indian sports despite her rich international medals haul of 90, archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam feels that getting the prestigious Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award could well be the biggest thing as she chases her Olympic medal dream (her event compound bow has been included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics). “Yes, three years is pretty long for the Olympics. I am fortunate to stay focused for 15 long years in the international circuit, showing the…

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    • 28 November
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      Uzbekistan’s 19-year-old Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov emerges FIDE World champion

      The 19-year-old defeated Wei in the second Rapid Game in the tiebreak with black pieces to become the first Uzbek chess player to win the World Cup Hyderabad: Uzbekistan’s GM Javokhir Sindarov became the youngest FIDE World Cup 2025 champion after he defeated GM Wei Yi of China in the tiebreak in Panaji on Wednesday. The 19-year-old defeated Wei in the second Rapid Game in the tiebreak with black pieces to become the first Uzbek chess player to win the World Cup and take home a prize purse of $120,000, along with the newly christened Viswanathan Anand Cup. The FIDE World Cup 2025 was played as a single-elimination knock-out tournament and witnessed 206 players from 82 countries aiming for glory in…

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    • 28 November
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      Rohit Sharma returns to No.1 in ODI rankings; Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza tops T20I all-rounders list

      Rohit Sharma has reclaimed the top ODI batter ranking, while Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza became the No.1 T20I all-rounder for the first time. The latest ICC rankings saw major shifts across formats, with strong gains for players from Pakistan, Australia, Bangladesh and New Zealand. Dubai: Rohit Sharma regained the top rank among ODI batters, while Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza achieved the No.1 spot in the T20I all-rounders rankings for the first time in his career, reflecting his recent strong form in the latest ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings. Raza has been in excellent form for his team in the ongoing tri-series with Sri Lanka and hosts Pakistan. His latest performance was against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, where he scored a rapid 37 runs and…

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    • 28 November
      151

      India to face Pakistan on Feb 15 in T20 World Cup 2026

      India will face Pakistan on February 15 in Colombo during the 2026 T20 World Cup, which begins on February 7 in Mumbai. The 20-team tournament will feature 55 matches across India and Sri Lanka, with Rohit Sharma named brand ambassador Mumbai: Defending champions India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 15, 2026, after opening their campaign in the group stage against the United States of America at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7, 2026. India are in Group A with the Netherlands and Namibia as the other teams in the group. No country has ever defended its title in the T20 World Cup so far, and hosts India will be hoping…

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    • 28 November
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      Hyderabad beat Rajasthan in BCCI Women’s under-23 T20 championship

      Hyderabad defeated Rajasthan by seven runs in the BCCI Women’s under-23 T20 cricket championship at Nagpur. Hyderabad posted 127/4, with Vanka Pooja and G Trisha contributing, before restricting Rajasthan to 120/7 despite Anjali Jat’s 35 Hyderabad: Hyderabad scored a seven-run win against Rajasthan in the BCCI Women’s under-23 T20 cricket championship at Nagpur on Tuesday. The scores: Hyderabad 127/4 in 20 overs (G Trisha 34, Vanka Pooja 36, N Kranthi Reddy 33 no) bt Rajasthan 120/7 in 20 overs (Anjali Jat 35).

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    • 28 November
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      Jharkhand beat Hyderabad in Cooch Behar Trophy under-19 match

      Jharkhand defeated Hyderabad by four wickets in the Cooch Behar Trophy under-19 sixth-round match at Tata Digwadih Stadium, Dhanbad. Hyderabad posted 191 and 186, while Jharkhand replied with 176 and 202/6. Thanmai Krishna picked three wickets for Hyderabad Hyderabad: Jharkhand scored a four-wicket win against Hyderabad in the Cooch Behar Trophy (under-19) cricket championship sixth-round match at Tata Digwadih Stadium, Dhanbad, on Tuesday. The scores: Hyderabad 191 in 38.5 overs and 186 in 34.1 overs lost to Jharkhand 176 in 53.2 overs and 202/6 in 47.2 overs (Thanmai Krishna 3/68).

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    • 27 November
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      Visakhapatnam gears up for India–South Africa ODI on December 6

      A high-level review meeting was held at the ACA–VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam to discuss arrangements for the India–South Africa ODI on December 6. Officials focused on security, sanitation, traffic and beautification works to ensure smooth conduct of the match Hyderabad: A high-level review meeting was held on Tuesday evening at the ACA–VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam to discuss the arrangements being made for the India–South Africa men’s one-day international match to be played on December 6. The meeting, chaired by District Collector M N Harendra Prasad, focused on key aspects such as security, traffic regulation, stadium maintenance, drinking water facilities and sanitation. During the discussion, City Police Commissioner Dr Shankha Brata Bagchi instructed officials to ensure robust security arrangements so that spectators…

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    • 27 November
      85

      Prince and Harsh hit centuries in HCA under-16 probables matches

      Prince and Harsh Gandra struck centuries for Team D in the HCA under-16 two-day probables matches in Hyderabad. Several teams also registered wins in the B-Division T-20 league, with standout knocks from Praneeth Kumar, Nithin Nayak and Rohit Reddy Hyderabad: Centuries by Prince (100) and Harsh Gandra (106) for Team D were some of the highlights of the HCA under-16 two-day probables matches here on Tuesday. The scores: Under-16 two-day probables matches: Team E 164 in 52.3 overs vs Team B 291 in 80.1 overs (Riteesh Reddy 59, Guru Vidhwan 37, Sai Sarath 5/43, Dwipad Naik 3/49). Team C 161 in 58.2 overs vs Team D 326/7 in 90 overs (Prince 100, Harsh Gandra 106, S Ritvik 3/82). B-Division T-20 league-cum-knock-out:…

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