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TN BJP moves Madras HC against Chennai Formula 4 car racing event; cites road blockade, inconvenience as reasons

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The Minister also charged that illegal road works are also being carried out, inconveniencing daily commuters and patients visiting Chennai General Hospital and Chennai Multispecialty Hospital

Published Date – 27 August 2024, 03:31 PM


TN BJP moves Madras HC against Chennai Formula 4 car racing event; cites road blockade, inconvenience as reasons

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Chennai: Tamil Nadu BJP state spokesperson A. N. S. Prasad has moved the Madras High Court against the Formula 4 car racing event scheduled for August 31 and September 1 in Chennai.

The petitioner wanted the case to be heard urgently on Tuesday but the case will be heard on August 28. The BJP leader in his petition stated that Formula 4 car racing would lead to a road blockade, causing inconvenience to the general public.

He also charged that illegal road works are also being carried out, inconveniencing daily commuters and patients visiting Chennai General Hospital and Chennai Multispecialty Hospital.

The petitioner said that he seeks to halt the car racing event, citing the “illegal nature” of the event and its impact on the public. Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare and Sports Development Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin had said that the Formula 4-night street race would not cause any hindrances to commuters.

Udhayanidhi, while speaking to media persons a few days before, said that arrangements had been made for 8,000 people to watch the race. The minister said that people can watch the session on Saturday morning which is for free.

The DMK government has spent around Rs 30 crore for the event. Eight teams will participate in the event and the track will have 19 turns, multiple chicanes, and tricky elevations.

Opposing the state government’s plans to host the event, the AIADMK blamed the ruling DMK government for “misgovernance”. AIADMK general secretary and the Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Edappadi Palaniswami (EPS) said public funds should benefit people and not be used for entertainment under the guise of a sporting event. EPS in a statement said,

“There are so many problems that people are facing today, and in such a scenario this DMK government is conducting a car race.” He said, “The race would cut through the heart of the city for 3.5 km around Island Grounds near the Marina beach.”

The opposition leader charged that the circuit was near hospitals and would affect transport immensely in the city. However, the state government argued that they have an agreement with the private organisers of the event to share the revenue generated similar to the process followed in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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Siraj, Malik, Jadeja to miss Duleep Trophy first round, BCCI names replacements

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Both Siraj and Malik are suffering from an illness and are not expected to be fit in time for their Duleep Trophy fixtures, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said

Published Date – 27 August 2024, 04:23 PM


Siraj, Malik, Jadeja to miss Duleep Trophy first round, BCCI names replacements


Mumbai: India pacers Mohammed Siraj and Umran Malik along with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, have been ruled out of the first round of the 2024-25 Duleep Trophy.

Both Siraj and Malik are suffering from an illness and are not expected to be fit in time for their Duleep Trophy fixtures, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Tuesday.

Pacer Navdeep Saini will replace Siraj in the Team B squad, while Gaurav Yadav will replace Malik in the Team C squad. Jadeja has also been released from the Team B squad but his replacement was not named.

Nitish Kumar Reddy’s participation will be subject to fitness, a BCCI release stated, as he is recovering from a sports hernia surgery. The tournament is set to begin on September 5 in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh and M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Originally a zonal competition with teams representing six zones – North, South, East, West, Central, and North-East – the Duleep Trophy will feature only four teams this time.

As the second round coincides with the home Test series against Bangladesh starting on September 19, players selected for the Test series will be replaced in the Duleep Trophy.

Shubman Gill will lead India A, Abhimanyu Easwaran to captain India B while Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shreyas Iyer will don the captain’s hat for India C and India D, respectively.

The revised squads of the four teams for the first round of the tournament are:

India A: Shubman Gill (C), Mayank Agarwal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel (WK), KL Rahul, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Tanush Kotian, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Vidwath Kaverappa, Kumar Kushagra, Shaswat Rawat.

India B: Abhimanyu Easwaran (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Musheer Khan, Nitish Kumar Reddy*, Washington Sundar, Navdeep Saini, Yash Dayal, Mukesh Kumar, Rahul Chahar, R Sai Kishore, Mohit Awasthi, N Jagadeesan (WK).

India C: Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Abishek Porel (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, B Indrajith, Hrithik Shokeen, Manav Suthar, Gaurav Yadav, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Anshul Khamboj, Himanshu Chauhan, Mayank Markande, Aryan Juyal (WK), Sandeep Warrier.

India D: Shreyas lyer (C), Atharva Taide, Yash Dubey, Devdutt Padikkal, Ishan Kishan (WK), Ricky Bhui, Saransh Jain, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Aditya Thakare, Harshit Rana, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Sengupta, KS Bharat (WK), Saurabh Kumar.

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After Shikhar Dhawan, Dinesh Karthik marks presence for Legends League Cricket

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Karthik, in June this year, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after the culmination of the Indian Premier League 2024 season.

Published Date – 27 August 2024, 06:09 PM


After Shikhar Dhawan, Dinesh Karthik marks presence for Legends League Cricket

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New Delhi: A day after Shikhar Dhawan‘s announcement to join the upcoming season of the Legends League Cricket, former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik also joined the bandwagon and marked his presence for the tournament.

Karthik, in June this year, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after the culmination of the Indian Premier League 2024 season. He represented Royal Challengers Bengaluru in his final stint in the cash-rich league. Known for his explosive batting in the middle order, his quick glove work behind the stumps, and most recently his exceptional work as a commentator, Karthik’s transition into the LLC marks a new chapter in his illustrious career.

The 39-year-old expressed his feelings about joining the LLC and said, “Playing at the Legends League Cricket is definitely something I am looking forward to after my retirement. I am up to the task both mentally and physically and look forward to playing the brand of cricket I have always enjoyed. Most importantly, to the fans, thank you for your constant support and I hope to entertain you once again on the field.”

Having represented the country in 180 games across three formats in which he scored 3,463 runs with a lone Test hundred and 17 half-centuries, Karthik also had 172 dismissals to his credit, most of them behind the stumps with a few in the outfield. Karthik finished his IPL career with 4,842 runs in 257 matches (joint second-most with Rohit Sharma), studded with 22 fifties.

In his illustrious IPL career, which spanned over 17 years, Karthik played for six franchises in the cash-rich league. He made his debut in the inaugural season in 2008 with the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals). He switched to Punjab in 2011 and went on to play for the Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Lions, Kolkata Knight Riders, and the RCB.

Raman Raheja, Co-founder of LLC, welcomed Karthik to the league, said, “We are very excited to have Dinesh Karthik join us. His flair and his penchant to finish matches and entertain the crowd will undoubtedly add value to the Legends League Cricket. We look forward to seeing him in action alongside other cricket legends further cementing out position as the 2nd innings for legendary cricketers”.

The Legends League Cricket is set to commence its next season in September 2024, featuring a lineup of retired cricketing greats competing in a series of thrilling matches.

The LLC auction will be held in New Delhi on September 29 where the franchises will fight out for the biggest stars from India and international cricket putting over 200 players under the hammer.

Earlier, Karthik joined Paarl Royals for the SA20 season 3. He will become the first-ever Indian player to feature in the league.

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US Open: Swiatek saves three set points to defeat Rakhimova in first round

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Swiatek, the 2022 US Open champion, saved three set points in the second-set tiebreak to secure a 6-4, 7-6(6) victory in 1 hour and 52 minutes at Flushing Meadows. In their first encounter, Rakhimova showed some promise, despite the match initially looking like a one-sided affair after Swiatek quickly jumped to a 4-0 lead, losing just three points.

Updated On – 28 August 2024, 02:14 PM


US Open: Swiatek saves three set points to defeat Rakhimova in first round


New York: 1221694of Poland survived a scare at the US Open on Tuesday, overcoming a gritty challenge from lucky loser Kamilla Rakhimova in the first round of women’s singles at the Arthur Ashe Stadium here.

Swiatek, the 2022 US Open winner, saved three set points in the second-set tiebreak before advancing 6-4, 7-6(6) in 1 hour and 52 minutes at the Flushing Meadows.

Rakhimova held some initiative in their first encounter, which initially threatened to be a one-sided rout after Swiatek raced out to a 4-0 lead for the loss of just three points. But Rakhimova, who took Aryna Sabalenka to three sets in Washington four weeks ago, pushed the Pole hard for the rest of the match.

Swiatek, who has won five majors so far, was unable to close out the World No.104 serving at 5-4 in the second set and ultimately needed to squeak past in a tiebreak that went down to the wire. This was her 80th win in Grand Slam matches so far.

Swiatek, who has won the French Open in 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024, is bidding to add a second US Open crown to her 2022 title. Her 21st victory in 22 career Grand Slam first-round matches sets up a four-time, second-round clash with either Daria Saville or qualifier Ena Shibahara, the former doubles No.4 who has turned her focus to singles this year.

In other first-round matches on Tuesday, Caroline Dolehide of the United States stunned 11th-seed compatriot Danielle Collins 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 while 31st-seeded Katie Boulter of the United Kingdom too needed three sets to overcome Aliaksandra Sasnovich 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 and 25th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova defeated Taylah Preston of Australia 6-2, 6-0 in just over one hour.

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Buchi Babu: Hyderabad prove too hot for Madhya Pradesh

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Hyderabad register an innings and 229-run victory in All India Buchi Babu Invitation Cricket Tournament in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu on Thursday.

Updated On – 29 August 2024, 11:45 PM


Buchi Babu: Hyderabad prove too hot for Madhya Pradesh

Hyderabad register an innings and 229-run victory in All India Buchi Babu Invitation Cricket Tournament in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu on Thursday.

Hyderabad: Hyderabad secured a resounding innings and 229-run victory over Madhya Pradesh on the third day of the All India Buchi Babu Invitation Cricket Tournament in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu on Thursday.

G Aniketh Reddy shone as the leading bowler for Hyderabad in the second innings, claiming 5/46, and was ably assisted by Tanay Thyagarajan, who took three key wickets, helping dismiss MP for 124 in 47 overs. Earlier, Hyderabad resumed play at 439/5, with A Varun Goud contributing a solid 63, while T Ravi Teja remained unbeaten on 54 as the team declared at 560/6 in 129.3 overs.

Brief Scores: Madhya Pradesh CA 207 & 124 in 47 overs (Shubham S Kushwah 44, G Aniketh Reddy 5/46, Tanay Thyagarajan 3/35) lost to Hyderabad CA 560/6 decl in 129.3 overs (A Varun Goud 63 no, Rahul Radesh 44, T Ravi Teja 54 no, Yuvraj Nema 2/143).

 

HCA A2 Division Two-Day League Championship:

Riding on G Ronith Narayana’s all-round brilliance, CCOB clinched a convincing nine-wicket win over Concorde in the HCA A2 Division Two-Day League Championship in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Ronith excelled with the ball, picking up four-wickets to help his side dismiss Concorde for 112 in 33 over. In reply, Ronith’s unbeaten 56, alongside E Karthik Goud’s 52 led CCOB reach the target in 21.4 overs with nine-wickets in hand.

Brief Scores: Concorde 112 in 33 overs (Durya Ujwal 57, G Ronith Narayana 4/33) lost to CCOB 113/1 in 21.4 overs (E Karthik Goud 52 no, G Ronith Narayana 56 no); Secunderabad Nawabs 118/10 in 33.3 overs (Likith Reddy 41, A Prem Chand 5/55) vs MCC 121/4 in 18 overs (P Narsimha Rao 61, Saransh Sharma 3/22);  Visaka Cc 139/7 in 62 overs (Prem Manohar Reddy 34, B Varun 3/42) vs Warangal Dist; Imperial Cc 134 in 46 overs (C Tarun 3/15) lost to Raju C A 136/3 in 50.3 overs (M Abhinav 63 no);  Southend Raymonds 169/5 in 66 overs (J Koushik 60) vs Vijay Hanuman;  SN Group 166 in 53.2 overs (Syed Ali 3/34, Wafi Kachchhi 3/23) vs Charminar CC 1/0 in 1.2 overs; Young Citizen 187 in 64 overs (PVN Raghu 84 no, A Siddharth 5/44) vs Mega City CC;  HPS B 122 in 45.3 overs (Tanveer 3/30, Vishwanath Patel 3/15)  vs Adnan CC;  Lucky Xi 384 in 85 overs (M Ram Charan 145, J Pradhipan 73, Syed Ali 3/71) vs Galaxy CC; Brothers XI 202 in 64.2 overs (Vasu Dev Sahoo 51, Shirish K Singh 61 no, Rahul G 3/53, Mohd Arshad 3/28) Sai Prachotan 3/19) vs Karimnagar District 113/1 in 26 overs (Sai Prachotan 39 batting); Raju CC 168 Suryakiran Yadav 49, Aditya Sreekar 4/45, Daksh G 3/33)  vs Youth CC 68/6 in 17 overs (T Pavan Kumar 4/28); Saleemnagar CC 137/6 in 40.3 overs (Samuel Sahas 41) vs Hyderabad Panthers CC; Gouds XI 465 in 87 overs (Pradhyumn C 108, Ishaan Khan 100, C Nitish Kumar 100, Ankit Agarwal 64, Sunny Pawar 3/84, M Pranav 5/50) vs Kosaraju CC; Green Turf CC 193/5 in 58 overs (Deepak Nayak 89, T Ratan Aryan 46 batting) vs Adilabad Dist; Oxford Blues CC 163 in 48.4 overs (Rishith 51, Charan Teja 7/40) vs Abhinav Colts 35/1 in 6.4 overs; SK Blues CC 176/6 in 56 overs (Sannihith Kumar 68, Shanmukha K 39) vs Golconda CC;

HCA U-16 BOYS Inter-Schools & Colleges One Day Knockout Tournament: Semifinals: Delhi Public School Nacharam 275/5 in 41 overs (Adithya Sahoo 66) vs Chirec International School Kondapur 97/4 in 22.1 overs (Tanush Mani 31);  Gowtham Jr College Jeedimetla 209 in 35 overs (Srinivasa Manikanta 94, M Pranay 3/50) vs St Andrew’s H S Bowenpally 185/3 in 32 overs (Janmesh Singh 77, Aditya Anand 66);

HCA Senior Women’s T-20 Tournament: Team D 124/7 in 20 overs (Rachana S Kumar 42) lost to Team A 127/3 in 19.1 overs (Kranthi Reddy 63 no); Team F 111/7 in 20 overs (M Sakshi Rao 32) bt Team B 98/8 in 20 overs; Team J 115/5 in 20 overs (K Krishna Priya 53 no) bt Team K 96/6 in 20 overs (P Akshaya Reddy 25);

HCA U-19 Women’s T-20 Tournament: Team B 99/7 in 20 overs (K Dreethi 3/14) bt Team H 87/7 in 20 overs; Team F 116/6 in 20 overs (Drishti Kumari 43, Sandhya Gora 3/9 bt Team D 68 in 18.5 overs (Vaishnavi 3/9); Team C 134/2 in 20 overs (Prathiksha 42 no) bt Team G 84 in 17.1 overs (C Anusha 3/9); Team J 115/5 in 20 overs (K Krishna Priya 53, B Sonali 3/19) bt Team K 96/6 in 20 overs; Team E 89/8 in 20 overs lost to Team A 90/9 in 20 overs; Team I 85/8 in 20 overs (S Mitra 33) lost to Team L 88/3 in 18.3 overs (D Pranavi 42).

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Sports Authority of Telangana honour Esha, Nikhat

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SATG honoured State’s rifle shooter Esha Singh and boxer Nikhat Zareen, presenting them with cheques of Rs 5 lakh each in recognition of their outstanding achievements.

Published Date – 29 August 2024, 11:51 PM


Sports Authority of Telangana honour Esha, Nikhat

Esha Singh (middle) receives a cheque for Rs 5 lakh at Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad on Thursday.

Hyderabad: On National Sports Day, celebrated on Thursday to mark the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, Gachibowli Stadium hosted exhibition hockey matches for junior and sub-junior boys and girls. Highlighting the day, the Sports Authority of Telangana (SATG) honoured State’s rifle shooter Esha Singh and boxer Nikhat Zareen, presenting them with cheques of Rs 5 lakh each in recognition of their outstanding achievements.

 

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Bollywod actor Ayushmann Khurrana extends support to India’s Paralympic team

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The actor took to his Instagram, and shared a video cheering for the Indian contingent for the games. The actor called on every citizen to support and celebrate the incredible athletes, who inspire a nation with their grit and determination

Published Date – 28 August 2024, 02:45 PM


Bollywod actor Ayushmann Khurrana extends support to India’s Paralympic team

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Mumbai: Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who is the India’s National Ambassador for UNICEF, extended support  to India’s Paralympic Team. The Summer Paralympics 2024 is set to be held in Paris from Wednesday.

The actor took to his Instagram, and shared a video cheering for the Indian contingent for the games. The actor called on every citizen to support and celebrate the incredible athletes, who inspire a nation with their grit and determination.

He said in the video, “Olympic season chal raha hai. Ek global manch, jahan duniyabhar ke khiladi compete karte hai. Jahan har team, har Khiladi, har sapne ko chamakane ka sunhara mauka milta hai. Inki kabiliyat ko pahchaniye. In khilaadiyon ko support karein aur jashn manayein unke har koshish, aur jeet ka. Yeh khiladi mehej pratiyogi hone se badkar hai, fighter hai, survivor hai, source of inspiration hain. I salute their indomitable human spirit. Aaiye milkar Bharat ki Paralympic team ka hosla badhayeina.”

The actor further mentioned that the indomitable spirit of India’s Paralympic champions set a living example for all, to not let any challenge come in the way of following their dreams. He called the athletes an inspiration for every child, particularly the specially-abled, reminding that no challenge is insurmountable.

“As UNICEF India’s National Ambassador, I support that all children, irrespective of their gender, economic and social backgrounds, have access to an inclusive and equitable environment to help them realise their full potential. Let us cheer our Paralympic champions to smash barriers and make history”, the actor added.

Meanwhile, on the work front, the actor was last seen in “Dream Girl” which released last year.

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Hockey India announces men’s team for Asian Champions Trophy

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The Indian team will begin their campaign on September 8 with their first match against China, followed by their match against Japan on September 9

Updated On – 28 August 2024, 03:05 PM


Hockey India announces men’s team for Asian Champions Trophy

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New Delhi: After the successful campaign at the Paris Olympics 2024, Hockey India announces a 18-men squad for the Asian Champions Trophy which is scheduled to begin in Hulunbuir, in China from September 8 to 17.

The defending Champions will be led by ace drag flicker Harmanpreet Singh and will be supported by experienced mid-fielder Vivek Sagar Prasad as the vice-captain.

The tournament will see the participation of Asia’s top hockey playing nations such as India, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan and hosts China vie for honours.

The team’s composition has been carefully picked, to ensure a balance between the experienced and the new generation players.

Ten players from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games bronze medal feat are part of this squad. Five players including Hardik Singh, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Upadhyay, Shamsher Singh and Gurjant Singh have been rested for this tournament.

“This is an important campaign for us to ensure we build on our ranking points. The team has just returned to the camp after all the celebrations following our performance in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The past few weeks have truly been incredible with all the love and adulation for the team and we hope this support will continue all through our future campaigns,” expressed chief coach Craig Fulton.

“The new Olympic cycle for us begins with the Asian Champions Trophy and we are ready for the challenge. While we have rested a few players from the squad that played in Paris, we have brought in a few youngsters who have done well in training and have earned the opportunity to play in Asian Champions Trophy.

“We will have Gurjot making his international debut, and I believe this is a great opportunity for youngsters who have received a call-up to shine. As a team, we want to continue to dominate in the Asian continent and we will go to China to retain the title,” asserted Fulton.

The Indian team will begin their campaign on September 8 with their first match against China, followed by their match against Japan on September 9.

Following a day’s rest, they will take on Malaysia on September 11 and play Korea on September 12.

After a day’s break, India will take on nemesis Pakistan on September 14 while the semi-final and final will be held on September 16 and 17, respectively.

Indian Men’s Hockey Team:

Goalkeepers: Krishan Bahadur Pathak and Suraj Karkera

Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh (C), Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, Sumit

Midfielders: Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Vivek Sagar Prasad (VC), Manpreet Singh, Mohd, Raheel Mouseen

Forwards: Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Uttam Singh, Gurjot Singh.

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Buchi Babu: Hyderabad restrict Madhya Pradesh to 207

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Hyderabad began well against Madhya Pradesh on day one of All India Buchi Babu Invitation Cricket Tournament match at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu on Tuesday.

Published Date – 28 August 2024, 04:00 PM


Buchi Babu: Hyderabad restrict Madhya Pradesh to 207

Hyderabad began well against Madhya Pradesh on day one of All India Buchi Babu Invitation Cricket Tournament match at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu on Tuesday.

Hyderabad: Hyderabad had a strong start against Madhya Pradesh on day one of the All India Buchi Babu Invitation Cricket Tournament match at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu on Tuesday.

Hyderabad’s bowlers, led by Aniketh Reddy (3/55) and Tanay Thyagarajan (3/59), delivered a disciplined performance. Rohit Rayudu also chipped in with two crucial wickets to guide their team to bowl out Madhya Pradesh for 207 in 74.5 overs. At the close of play, Hyderabad posted 52/0 in 13 overs, with Tanmay Agarwal and M Abhirath Reddy batting at 30 and 22 runs respectively.

Brief Scores: Madhya Pradesh CA 207 in 74.5 overs (Shubham S Kushwah 48, Aniketh Reddy 3/55, Rohit Rayudu 2/31, Tanay Thyagarajan 3/59) vs Hyderabad CA 52/0 in 13 overs (Tanmay Agarwal 30 batting, M Abhirath Reddy 22 batting).

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HCA League: Vishal, Sai propel Khammam’s victory

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Vishal Yadav and Sai Chand excelled with century and five-for in Khammam’s seven-wicket win over Aggarwal Seniors in the HCA A2 Division Two Days League Championship in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Published Date – 28 August 2024, 04:06 PM


HCA League: Vishal, Sai propel Khammam’s victory

Vishal Yadav and Sai Chand excelled with century and five-for in Khammam’s seven-wicket win over Aggarwal Seniors in the HCA A2 Division Two Days League Championship in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Hyderabad: Riding on Vishal Yadav’s blistering century and Sai Chand’s five-wicket haul, Khammam registered a seven-wicket win over Aggarwal Seniors in the HCA A2 Division Two Days League Championship in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Sai Chand’s impressive figures of 5/34 helped his side bowl out Aggarwal Seniors for 175 runs in 59.2 overs. Later, Khammam chased down the target with ease, thanks to Vishal’s unbeaten 64-ball 102 (12×4, 5×6) and Teja Ram’s 65 runs.

In the other match, Jyothi Sai’s bowling efforts of 6/26 guided Postal to an 87-run win over Vijaynagar. Batting first, Postal posted 140 runs in 38.3 overs, Tajpal shone with a five-for. Later, Jyothi’s impressive show with the ball powered his side to bundle out Vijaynagar to 53 runs in 27.5 overs.

Brief Scores: Nizamabad 114 in 43.5 overs (Rahul 55, P Aditya 3/35, Saish 3/9) vs Team Kun 115/3 in 21 overs (Ramesh 46 no); Manikumar 154 in 48.4 overs (Mohd Rafique 5/12) vs Kishore & Sons 133/6 in 32 overs (B Shiva Charan Reddy 43, Suraj meena 3/13); MP Blues 141 in 43 overs (Syed Hidayath Hussain Wali 42, Vicky 3/39) vs HUCC 44/5 in 20 overs; Postal 140 in 38.3 overs (Nasrool 30, Tajdal 5/32) bt Vijaynagar 53 in 27.5 overs (Jyothi Sai 6/26); Beema 305 in 80.5 overs (Abhinivesh 88, Krish 4/51, Ishan Puram 3/75) vs Sungrace 104/2 in 18 overs (N Harsha 43, Shaurya 30 batting); Deccan Blues 199 in 52.4 overs (Navadeep 56, Charan 5/64) vs Sree Shyam 99/7 in 31 overs (P Nikhil Reddy 3/14); Rakesh XI 345 in 88.2 overs (Manikiran 77, Akshar Goud 107, M Vamshi Reddy 50, Jathin Choudhary 3/56) vs Cheerful Chums; Sri Chakra 134 in 40.3 overs (Varun Teja 3/29, D Sathwik 4/35) lost to Hyd Titans 135/6 in 50.4 overs (D Dheeraj 57, Prudhvi 4/39); Manchester 121/3 in 24 overs (Sarvajith 43 batting, Anirush 39) vs Cosmos; Hyd Cricket Academy 282 in 81.4 overs (Mohd Asfan 93, Durga Prasad 62, TE Kavish 3/61) vs Venus Cybertech 26/1 in 7 overs; Nizam CC 401/8 in 90 overs (Faian Ali Khan 55, Md Farees Shareef 87, Shoaib Abdul 97, Mirza Maqbool Baig 60 no, KR Dhanush 3/107) vs Ours; Red Hills 112 in 55.5 overs (Vineeth pawar 62 no, Aaqib 53, Shashank 4/33) vs Mahadev 116/1 in 23 overs (UV Abhinav 68 batting); Aggarwal Seniors 175 in 59.2 overs (Sai Chand 5/34) lost to Khammam Dist 176/3 in 22.5 overs (Teja Ram 65, Vishal Yadav 102no); WMCC 118 in 41.5 overs (Balraju 3/11, manikumar 3/27) lost to Shalimar CC 121/2 in 25.4 overs (Christopher 35 no); Osmania 146 in 47.3 overs (M Bharath 49, Mirza Imran Baig 4/31, Bhagya Prasad 3/25) vs Elegant 9/2 in 5 overs; Mahmood 195 in 49.2 overs (CVVS Ramana 42, Vijaykanth Naik 6/43) bt SA Amberpet 61 in 30.3 overs (P Kalyan 5/22); Young Masters 175 in 55.4 overs (Aman Singh 78, N Saketh 7/33) vs Sagar XI 49/0 in 12 overs; Nalgonda Dist 270 in 50.3 overs (DSD Keerthan Praise 72, Srinath 93, Sydney Joseph 6/52) vs Telangana 177/6 in 33 overs (C Nikhil Yadav 91 batting, Vishnu Vardhan Reddy 3/33); Deccan Arsenal 177 in 71.3 overs (Ganesh 48, S Eshwar 5/31) vs New Blues 28/1 in 10 overs; Balaji Colts 288 in 72.1 overs (Pavan Tej kumar 71, B Dheeraj Pranav 121) vs Southern Stars.