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Border Gavaskar Trophy: Indian bowlers on fire; Aussies paralysed by fear
India has retained the prestigious Border Gavaskar trophy with emphatic victories over the visiting Australian side. While there is plenty of reason for Indian fans to be cheerful, the pathetic display of…
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Tulasidas Balaram, Secunderabad-born football legend, passes away
Hyderabad: One of India’s legendary footballers Tulasidas Balaram is no more. He was born in Ammuguda in Secunderabad but after playing the major portion of his football career in Kolkata, he decided to…
- Sports
Cricketers in Hyderabad welcome SC appointment of Justice Rao to clean up the mess
For too long Hyderabad cricket has traveled along a dark tunnel. There seemed to be no end to the journey and even the BCCI was unable to find a solution. But now…
- Sports
Women’s cricket Premier League is an exciting concept but beware of match fixers
The concept of the women’s cricket Premier League will be a huge leap forward for women’s cricket in India and is very likely to have a positive impact on world cricket too.…
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Maharajas who played dirty politics and hampered development of Indian cricket
The smooth progress of Indian cricket has frequently been hampered by the whims and egos of the people in power. It happens now and it happened in the past too. Back when…
- India
India has unique distinction: It produced several cricket captains of other nations too
India enjoys a unique distinction in world cricket. It is the birthplace of several cricketers who went on to become captains of teams from foreign lands. No other nation has produced so many outstanding cricketers who…
- Sports
What qualities made great cricket captains successful?
What are the qualities that make a cricket captain successful? According to former England skipper Ray Illingworth, it is very important to be versatile. “A captain needs the patience of a saint,…
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Jacob Diamond: Tragic story of the man who sold it to Nizam Mahboob Ali Khan
A diamond known as the Jacob Diamond, reportedly bigger than the Kohinoor in its uncut stage, was found lying forgotten in one of the shoes of the Sixth Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir…
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Hyderabad Cricket has become a banana republic; no sensibility, no direction except losing matches
Hyderabad cricket is in a pitiable state. It has recently recorded its worst ever performance in the Ranji Trophy Championship. In the past Hyderabad used to be known for it’s daredevilry. Its…
- Sports
Cricketer Siraj turns into a dangerous strike bowler
Hyderabad pacer Mohammed Siraj has scaled a new peak by becoming the third ranked seam bowler in the world in ODI cricket at the present. Hyderabad is famous for producing talented spinners.…
- Sports
With Azharuddin leading HCA rampant corruption has reduced Hyderabad cricket to a tamasha
These days the HCA’s functioning or more accurately malfunctioning, is being brought to the eyes of the public with increasing frequency. When Mohammed Azharuddin was elected to the post of President, everyone expected…
- Sports
Cricket: Furore over non-selection of Sarfaraz in spite of his outstanding performance
In Indian domestic cricket, the Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan has been one of the most consistent performers for three years. However, despite piling up massive scores regularly, he has not been picked…
- Hyderabad
Sania Mirza prepares to bid adieu to tennis on an emotional note
Tennis star Sania Mirza has officially announced that the 2023 Australian Open tennis championship will be her last Grand Slam event. She will play only one more tournament, namely the Dubai Open in February…
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Islahuddin, lion of Pakistan hockey, celebrates 75th birthday amidst fading glory
Islahuddin Siddique, one of the legendary figures of Pakistan hockey, recently reached a landmark when he celebrated his 75th birthday. Islahuddin belonged to the golden generation of Pakistan’s hockey history and led…
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Ace photographer Gerard Carr goes through hair raising experiences with wildlife around Hyderabad
The popularity of wildlife photography as a hobby is growing steadily. Several avid photographers set out every year to try their luck at clicking the exotic birds and animals in their natural…
