Guwahati: Temba Bavuma paid the price for his momentary indiscretion while Tristan Stubbs fell prey to Kuldeep Yadav’s guile as bowlers put India on top in the second Test, reducing South Africa to 247 for six on an attritional opening day’s cricket, here. It was a track with a difference where survival, unlike Kolkata, wasn’t…
Sydney: Star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen stormed into the men’s singles final of the Australian Open Super 500 with a gritty three-game win over world number six Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei, here Saturday. Showing mental toughness, Lakshya recovered from an opening-game setback and saved three match points in the second game to register…
By Vinay Rao Niyat” is a Hindi/Urdu word that means intention, motive, or inner purpose. It refers to the true mindset or sincerity behind an action In sport, as in governance, intention — Niyat — determines direction. Hyderabad cricket today finds itself in a moment where intention matters more than ever. Some within the system…
Greater Noida: Indian women boxers, led by star pugilist Nikhat Zareen, lived up to their top billings to claim seven gold medals, while Hitesh Gulia and Sachin Siwach also clinched the coveted yellow metal at the World Boxing Cup Finals here on Thursday. The hosts finished with at least a medal in all 20 weight…
By Vinay Rao The Hyderabad U19 team delivered another bright moment, beating Baroda in the Cooch Behar Trophy with standout performances from Thanmai (8 wkts), Rahul (8 wkts), Yashveer (85 & 3 wkts) and Sidharth (109). Credit to the team management for creating a conducive environment. But the contrast elsewhere is stark. The Ranji team…
Sydney: With India’s singles stars still searching for rhythm, the spotlight will once again be on Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty as the top-seeded men’s doubles pair eyes its first title of the season at the Australian Open Super 500 starting here on Tuesday. The Asian Games champions have been the bright spots in an…
Kolkata: South Africa coach Shukri Conrad was overwhelmed to see his spinners rule the roost in the first Test against India at the Eden Gardens, signalling to him that the Rainbow Nation is no longer an exclusive “fast bowling country” and hoped that a lot more slow bowlers would emerge. Fresh off a hard-fought 1-1…
In our campaign against “clean rot” in the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), as a responsible media, we wish to provide aggrieved parents a platform to express their experiences through these columns. Your e-newspaper’s decision to become a facilitator is not with any ill intention, but with the sole purpose of protecting the game and safeguarding…
Kolkata: South Africa completed a remarkable win in a low-scoring thriller, defending a modest target as India collapsed on a turning Eden Gardens pitch, handing the hosts their first defeat at the venue in 13 years. South Africa clinched a famous 30-run victory over India at the Eden Gardens on Sunday, defending a modest target…
By Vinay Rao Hyderabad cricket has, for decades, been trapped in a cycle of influence-driven selections, entrenched power groups, and families quietly benefiting from the offices they hold. This culture did not begin yesterday. The son of a former secretary found his way into state teams during his father’s tenure; an ex–Vice President’s academy trainees…
