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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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      Mahit Sandhu leads India’s medal rush in shooting at Deaflympics

      Indian shooters won 16 medals, including seven gold, six silver and three bronze, at the Tokyo Deaflympics. Rifle shooter Mahit Sandhu led with four medals, while Abhinav Deshwal, Pranjali Dhumal and Dhanush Srikanth also starred in India’s dominant campaign Hyderabad: The Indian shooters dominated the shooting ranges in Tokyo Deaflympics, winning 16 out of the total 39 medals in shooting over 10 days of competition, including seven gold, six silver and three bronze medals. The most successful shooter was rifle shooter Mahit Sandhu who won four medals, including two gold and two silver, followed by pistol shooters Abhinav Deshwal and Pranjali Prashant Dhumal who won two gold and one silver medal respectively. Dhanush Srikanth also won two gold medals in 10m…

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      AIFF adopts Supreme Court directive, resolves pending issue since 2017

      The All India Football Federation formally adopted Article 25.3 (c) and (d) of its Constitution as directed by the Supreme Court. The move resolves a matter pending since 2017 and aligns AIFF with FIFA and AFC statutes Hyderabad: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday formally adopted Article 25.3 (c) and (d) of its Constitution as directed by the Supreme Court of India, pursuant to its order dated October 15, 2025. As a result, the AIFF Constitution is now in accordance with the directions of the Supreme Court and the framework recommended by Justice (Retd) L Nageswara Rao. With this, a matter pending since 2017 stands conclusively resolved. The AIFF expressed appreciation to all stakeholders and contributors whose time, effort…

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    • 27 November
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      Telangana Cricket Association appeals to BCCI for affiliation

      Telangana Cricket Association appealed to the BCCI for affiliation, urging derecognition of HCA over non-compliance. TCA cited a 2021 directive acknowledging its statewide footprint and said thousands of players continue to be denied opportunities due to lack of integration Hyderabad: Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) has appealed to the BCCI to enforce the mandates of Rule 3(d) and Rule 3(b)(3), and derecognize the non-compliant Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). Rule 3(a)(iii)(B) facilitates induction of an Associate Member from a State where a regional full member already exists. Other States like Gujarat, Maharashtra and Chandigarh (UT) have three members each. “Hence, we submit that TCA should be recognized as the rightful member representing the State of Telangana,” TCA general secretary Guruva Reddy said in…

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      Lal Bahadur Stadium hired again for non-sporting event

      Lal Bahadur Stadium in Hyderabad was hired out again for a non-sporting event, denying athletes training space. Officials of the Sports Authority of Telangana admitted pressure from lobbies, raising concerns over misuse of sports infrastructure despite the State’s new Sports Policy Hyderabad: The authorities governing sports in the State seem to have the uncanny knack of not disappointing the sporting fraternity! In the space of two months, Lal Bahadur Stadium, located in the heart of the city and crying for attention, has once again been given on hire for a non-sporting activity, denying athletes the limited training space available in the twin cities on Monday. This goes contrary to repeated appeals by top officials of the State government, who often declare…

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    • 26 November
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      MCC to showcase Shane Warne treasures at Australian Sports Museum

      The Melbourne Cricket Club will host WARNE: Treasures of a Legend at the Australian Sports Museum from December 16, 2025, to August 9, 2026. The exhibition features 48 memorabilia items celebrating Shane Warne’s career and legacy at his beloved MCG Hyderabad: The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) has announced a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition at the Australian Sports Museum in the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), celebrating the career and legacy of Australian cricketing icon Shane Warne. Opening on Tuesday, December 16, the exhibition titled WARNE: Treasures of a Legend will showcase 48 of Warne’s most prized personal items and career memorabilia. For the record, Warne played 145 Tests and is the second-highest wicket-taker in Test history with 708 wickets, behind Sri Lankan legend Muttiah…

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    • 26 November
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      Wei Yi holds Sindarov in final opener; Esipenko wins third-place match

      Chinese GM Wei Yi held GM Javokhir Sindarov to a draw in the opening game of the FIDE World Cup 2025 final. GM Andrey Esipenko defeated GM Nodirbek Yakubboev in the third-place play-off in Panaji, Goa Hyderabad: Chinese GM Wei Yi played another solid game with black pieces to hold GM Javokhir Sindarov to a draw in the opening game of the FIDE World Cup 2025 final, while GM Andrey Esipenko defeated GM Nodirbek Yakubboev in the third-place match in Panaji (Goa) on Monday. In the first game of the final, Wei once again opted for the Petrov Defence with black and made Sindarov take risks in search of a win. Wei’s plan almost worked as the Chinese GM was…

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    • 26 November
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      World Tennis League Bengaluru 2025: Teams, owners and star players revealed for four-day tennis spectacle

      The World Tennis League arrives in Bengaluru from December 17-20 with four franchise teams featuring global and Indian stars. Defending champions Game Changers Falcons, VB Realty Hawks, Aussie Mavericks Kites, and AOS Eagles promise high-octane action. Lineups and coaches unveiled. Hyderabad: The excitement for the World Tennis League (WTL), licensed and managed by Iconik Sports and Events Ltd., is increasing countrywide, as ‘The Greatest Show on Court!’ comes to Bengaluru, from December 17-20. Ahead of the four-day tennis action at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium, the league has now unveiled the team owners and composition, bringing together global and Indian tennis stars guided by the energetic new leadership. This season’s franchise owners include the defending champions Game Changers Falcons (owned by…

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    • 26 November
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      Pranjali Prashant Dhumal wins 25m Pistol Women’s gold at Deaflympics, India’s shooting tally rises

      Pranjali Prashant Dhumal won the 25m Pistol Women’s gold at the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo, her second gold of the Games. India’s shooting contingent now has 16 medals, with Abhinav Deshwal also winning gold in men’s events. Hyderabad: India’s Pranjali Prashant Dhumal clinched the 25m Pistol Women’s gold, her second gold and third medal at the 25th Tokya Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo. Pranjali finished with a score of 34 in the finals, two more than Halyna Mosina of Ukraine who won the silver. Jiwon Jeon won the bronze medal with a score of 30, who overcame India’s Anuya Prasad in a shootout who eventually finished fourth. Pranjali had earlier won the gold in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed team along…

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      Smriti Mandhana postpones wedding after father hospitalised in Sangli

      The wedding of Indian women’s cricket star Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Munchal, scheduled in Sangli on Sunday, was postponed indefinitely after her father Shrinivas Mandhana suffered a cardiac complication. Mandhana, deeply attached to her father, decided to defer the ceremony until his recovery. Sangli (Maharashtra): The wedding of star Indian women’s cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Munchal has been postponed indefinitely after her father Shrinivas fell ill in the lead-up to the ceremony, which was scheduled to take place here on Sunday. Mandhana is emotionally attached to her father, who has been a constant source of support in her cricketing journey. Tuhin Mishra, the manager of Mandhana, said the World Cup-winning cricketer’s father suffered the health complication early on Sunday morning.…

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      Pakistan clinch World Cup of Snooker team title in Muscat

      Pakistan, led by Muhammad Asif, defeated Hong Kong China ‘B’ 3-2 in a thrilling final to win their third team title at the World Cup of Snooker in Muscat. The victory followed a semifinal upset over India ‘A’ Hyderabad: Pakistan edged out Hong Kong China ‘B’ in a thriller to regain the team title at the World Cup of Snooker in Muscat on Sunday. Led by the inimitable Muhammad Asif, Pakistan — who stunned fancied India ‘A’ in the semifinals — came good after being down 1-2 to pull off a 3-2 verdict, securing their third triumph in the 10th edition of the prestigious event. Hong Kong China ‘B’, who shocked their ‘A’ team — the reigning champions — in the…

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