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Andre Russell showcases his prowess, helps West Indies win third T20I against Australia

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His ferocious innings against Australia earned him the well-deserved title of player of the match.

Published Date – 13 February 2024, 08:10 PM


Andre Russell showcases his prowess, helps West Indies win third T20I against Australia

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Hyderabad: Great news for the West Indies cricket team and fans ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup event as their power batsman, Andre Russell, is back in form.

Displaying his brutal power and hitting ability in the third T20I match against Australia on Tuesday, the Caribbean all-rounder smacked an impressive 71 runs in just 21 balls, which included four fours and seven sixes.

His ferocious innings against Australia earned him the well-deserved title of player of the match.

Andre Russell’s onslaught was particularly evident against Australian spinner Adam Zampa, whom he hammered for four sixes and a four, showcasing his dominance with the bat.

His return to form comes as a significant boost for the West Indies team, providing them with a formidable weapon as they prepare for the prestigious T20I World Cup.

Fans can undoubtedly expect thrilling performances from Russell as he continues to showcase his prowess on the international stage.

Australia won the 3 match Test series against West Indies by 2-1.

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Labuschagne to make captaincy debut for Queensland in Marsh Cup

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It marks the first time Labuschagne has captained a professional team since the Queensland Under-19 side more than a decade ago.

Published Date – 13 February 2024, 02:47 PM


Labuschagne to make captaincy debut for Queensland in Marsh Cup

Marnus Labuschagne

Adelaide: Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne is set to take on the captaincy for Queensland Bulls in their final Marsh Cup fixture against South Australia on Wednesday at Karen Rolton Oval in the absence of regular skipper Usman Khawaja, who is rested ahead of New Zealand tour.

It marks the first time Labuschagne has captained a professional team since the Queensland Under-19 side more than a decade ago.

The 29-year-old, who debuted for Queensland in 2014, will captain the side at Karen Rolton Oval where Dylan McLachlan will make his List A debut, becoming the first indigenous men’s cricket player to represent Queensland since spinner Brendan Doggett.

Queensland and South Australia, who are presently ranked fifth and sixth in the Marsh Cup ladder, are unable to advance to the final on Sunday hence the match will be the dead rubber.

As Labuschagne prepares to lead Queensland in the Marsh Cup clash, he also gears up for a Sheffield Shield fixture in Adelaide, seeking to fine-tune his game ahead of Australia’s Test tour of New Zealand.

With Khawaja likely to miss the Shield game to prioritise rest before the upcoming tour, Labuschagne’s role as a senior batter and potential leader assumes greater significance for Queensland.

The Marsh Cup’s final round will witness all six state teams vying for supremacy, with the winner of the clash between New South Wales and Victoria poised to secure the right to host the final.

Meanwhile, Western Australia aims to capitalise on the opportunity to secure a finals spot by defeating Tasmania in Hobart.

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Former India skipper Dattajirao Gaekwad passes away at 95

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DK Gaekwad made his international debut in 1952. In the nine years of his international career he represented the country in 11 Test matches and scored 380 runs at an average of 18.42 with one fifty to his name.

Published Date – 13 February 2024, 02:33 PM


Former India skipper Dattajirao Gaekwad passes away at 95


New Delhi: Former India skipper Dattajiro Krishnarao Gaekwad also known as DK Gaekwad passed away at the age of 95 years on Tuesday morning. He was known as oldest living Indian cricketer before his death.

Gaekwad represented Baroda in the first-class cricket and under his leadership the team won the Ranji title back in the 1957-58 season. He became the oldest living Indian cricketer after the sad demise of Deepak Shodhan who passed away at the age of 87 years.

“The BCCI expresses its profound grief at the passing away of Dattajirao Gaekwad, former India captain and India’s oldest Test cricketer. He played in 11 Tests and led the team during India’s Tour of England in 1959. Under his captaincy, Baroda also won the Ranji Trophy in the 1957-58 season, beating Services in the final. The Board expresses its heartfelt condolences to Gaekwad’s family, friends, and admirers,” BCCI posted on X.

DK Gaekwad made his international debut in 1952. In the nine years of his international career he represented the country in 11 Test matches and scored 380 runs at an average of 18.42 with one fifty to his name.

The right-hand batter played a total of 110 games in first-class cricket where he went on to score 5788 runs at an average of 36.40 with 17 tons and 23 fifties.

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Young Sporting thrash Social Sporting 4-1 in C Division Football League

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Zeeshan scored two goals as his side Young Sporting thrashed Social Sporting 4-1 in the Telangana Football Association’s C Division Football League

Published Date – 12 February 2024, 11:17 PM


Young Sporting thrash Social Sporting 4-1 in C Division Football League

Zeeshan scored two goals as his side Young Sporting thrashed Social Sporting 4-1 in the Telangana Football Association’s C Division Football League

Hyderabad: Zeeshan scored two goals as his side Young Sporting thrashed Social Sporting 4-1 in the Telangana Football Association’s C Division Football League match at Gymkhana on Monday.

Mussa and Anas scored the other two goals for the winners. For Social Sporting, Mohsin and Syed Rayyan scored goals in a span of five minutes to reduce the margin.

On Tuesday, Young Dynamos will take on CCOB FC at Reeds Football Ground while Reeds will face OK Sporting at Gymkhana.

Results: Young Sporting 4 (Zeeshan 17’, 35’, Mussa 34’, Anas 60’) bt Social Sporting 2 (Mohsin 50’, Syed Rayyan 55’); Cantonment FC 3 (John 37’, Lakshman 43’, Sampath 55’) bt Secunderabad Blues 0.

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HCA president Jaganmohan Rao felicitates cricketer Trisha Poojita

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Trisha Poojita has been selected to play for the Gujarat Giants in the upcoming Women’s Premier League

Published Date – 12 February 2024, 11:22 PM


HCA president Jaganmohan Rao felicitates cricketer Trisha Poojita

HCA president A Jaganmohan Rao felicitating Trisha Poojita.

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) president A Jaganmohan Rao felicitated cricketer Trisha Poojita who has been selected to play for the Gujarat Giants in the upcoming Women’s Premier League.

The State cricketer met the HCA president on Monday at his office in Madhapur. Jagan presented the cricketer with a memento and hoped that she would achieve greater heights in the future. He advised her to make use of every opportunity that comes in this WPL. He assured all the support to the player from the association.

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Hyderabad declare on 515/6 against Pondicherry in CK Nayudu Trophy

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M Pratyush (162) and Aman Rao (145) hit centuries to power Hyderabad to massive 515/6 declared against Pondicherry in the BCCI Men’s Under-23 Col CK Nayudu Trophy

Published Date – 12 February 2024, 11:19 PM


Hyderabad declare on 515/6 against Pondicherry in CK Nayudu Trophy

M Pratyush (162) and Aman Rao (145) hit centuries to power Hyderabad to massive 515/6 declared against Pondicherry in the BCCI Men’s Under-23 Col CK Nayudu Trophy

Hyderabad: M Pratyush (162) and Aman Rao (145) hit centuries to power Hyderabad to massive 515/6 declared against Pondicherry in the BCCI Men’s Under-23 Col CK Nayudu Trophy Round 6 match at SLIMS Cricket Ground in Puducherry, on Monday.

In reply, the hosts lost eight wickets posting 134 runs at stumps on Day Two, trailing by 381 runs.

Brief Scores: Hyderabad 515/9 dec in 125 overs (M Pratyush 162, Aman Rao 145; Y Saie Sharan 4/107, Akash Pugazhanthi 3/46) vs Pondicherry 134/8 in 53 overs (Neyan Kangayan 61; Ilyaan Sathani 2/12, CTL Rakshann 2/17, Nitin Sai Yadav 2/27, Aniketh Reddy 2/55).

HCA C Division Institutions One-day League Championship: GHMC 216/8 in 35 overs (Venu 65, Raghu 70) lost to Midhani 220/4 in 31.5 overs (Aravind 73, Murali 108).

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Sethu bags twin titles at Hyderabad Open senior Tennis Tournament

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In the singles final, Sethu defeated AR Rao 10-0. In the doubles, Sethu paired with Rambabu to down AR Rao and Parvateesham 10-2

Published Date – 12 February 2024, 07:00 PM


Sethu bags twin titles at Hyderabad Open senior Tennis Tournament

Winners and runners-up of the 16th Hyderabad Open senior Tennis Tournament at the Jubilee Hills International Club.

Hyderabad: Sethu bagged twin titles winning singles and doubles top honours in the 70 age category at the 16th Hyderabad Open senior Tennis Tournament at the Jubilee Hills International Club, on Monday.

In the singles final, Sethu defeated AR Rao 10-0. In the doubles, Sethu paired with Rambabu to down AR Rao and Parvateesham 10-2.

Results: Finals:
30 singles: Surya Pavan bt Ankesh bhargav 10-4; Doubles: Anirudh/Sidharth bt Vijay/Eshwar 10-8;
40 Singles: Raja bt Bose Kiran 10-2; Doubles: Vijay Varma/Venkata Sivakumar Raju bt Afroze/Nikhil 10-7;
50 singles: Lagadapati Sridhar bt Waheed 10-8; Doubles: Nandyala Narsimha Reddy/Waheed bt Sudheer Reddy/Dinakar 10-6;
60 Singles: Ram Reddy bt Suresh 10-2; Doubles: Paul Manohar/Joji Reddy bt Ram Reddy/Prasad Rao 10-4;
70 singles: Sethu bt AR Rao 10-0; Doubles: Sethu/Rambabu bt AR rao/Parvateesham 10-2.

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Team Alpha enter semifinals of Hyderabad Premier Golf league

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Team Alpha held their nerves to defeat Rough Riders 45-35 in quarterfinal to make it to the semifinals of the Hyderabad Premier Golf league season 4

Published Date – 12 February 2024, 06:18 PM


Team Alpha enter semifinals of Hyderabad Premier Golf league

Team Alpha after recording victory in the quarterfinal.

Hyderabad: Team Alpha held their nerves to defeat Rough Riders 45-35 in quarterfinal to make it to the semifinals of the Hyderabad Premier Golf league season 4 at the Hyderabad Golf Club, on Monday.

Meanwhile, Sama Angels thrashed Tutoroot 80-0 for a comfortable victory. Tutoroot, who made it to the quarterfinals by a whisker, failed to put up the same spirited show as Sama Angels lead from the start to finish.

Villagio Highlanders and Mavericks match was no less than a clash of the titans as both the teams were strong favourites during the league stage to book a spot at the international final in Thailand. Nikhil Mathur the captain of the Highlanders played Sankeerth N captain of the Mavericks in a thriller and took the highlanders home on the penultimate hole. Nikhil made a chip shot from outside the green to save par on the 17th hole and seal the deal for a 50-30 win.

Semifinal fixtures: DSR The World vs Sama Angels; Team Alpha vs Villagio Highlanders.

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BCCI miffed over players opting out of Ranji Trophy and gearing up for IPL

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While the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane have been eyeing to make comebacks in the national side, some younger players have chosen to skip First Class cricket upsetting the BCCI.

Published Date – 12 February 2024, 05:56 PM


BCCI miffed over players opting out of Ranji Trophy and gearing up for IPL

Ishan Kishan has been unavailable for Ranji Trophy.

Hyderabad: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly unhappy and dissatisfied with certain players choosing not to participate in the Ranji Trophy.

The development comes at a time when there are significant speculations over the spots of some players in the national squad, even as wicket-keeper batsman Ishan Kishan has been drawing attention over his absence from cricket since he withdrew from the South-Africa tour mid-way in last November.

While the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane have been eyeing to make comebacks in the national side, some younger players have chosen to skip First Class cricket upsetting the BCCI. Meanwhile, India head coach Rahul Dravid seemed displeased over media repeatedly questioning the young wick-keeper’s unavailability.

Responding to the questions, Dravid said that Kishan must play some cricket before returning to the national fold. Some sections of media, however, reported that Ishan has returned to training but did not make himself available for selection for the Jharkhand Ranji Team.

According to a Times of India report, the BCCI is likely to send out a notice to all players who are deemed fit, to take part in the Ranji Trophy. The report also states that some of the newspaper’s sources in BCCI have expressed displeasure and further mentioned that some players were already in the  “IPL mode”.

The TOI’s source was quoted as saying: “All the players will be communicated by the BCCI to play for their respective state teams in the Ranji Trophy, as long as they are not on national duty, with only those who are unfit and recovering at NCA being granted an exemption. The Board isn’t too happy with certain players already in IPL mode from January.

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Premier League: McTominay header secures 2-1 Man Utd Victory vs. Aston Vill

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In a promising start, United faced two denials as Villa center-back Diego Carlos made precise defensive interventions within the first 12 minutes

Published Date – 12 February 2024, 11:50 AM


Premier League: McTominay header secures 2-1 Man Utd Victory vs. Aston Vill


Birmingham: Scott McTominay’s late header secured Manchester United’s third consecutive Premier League win, as the Reds beat Aston Villa 2-1 away to close the gap on fifth-placed Villa to five points.

Making a really promising start, United were denied twice by inch-perfect defensive interventions from Villa centre-back Diego Carlos inside the opening 12 minutes.

Rasmus Hojlund opened the scoring on 17 minutes in a breathless encounter at Villa Park, but Douglas Luiz levelled for Villa midway through the second half.

It was McTominay, who provided the decisive moment on 86 minutes, heading in from Diogo Dalot’s superb cross to secure a crucial three points and United’s third straight league victory. His seven league goals this season have won United 12 points this season, more than any other player in the competition, Premier League reports.

Goalkeeper Andre Onana was also in inspired form, making eight saves, his joint-most in a match since joining Man Utd, as Villa suffered back-to-back home defeats following a 17-match unbeaten run at Villa Park.

With Sunday night’s win, Man Utd are onto sixth place with 41 points, just five behind fifth placed Villa and six behind fourth placed Tottenham Hotspur.