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The first Muthoot FinCorp ODI between India and Sri Lanka, scheduled for December 13, 2026, has been shifted from Delhi to Visakhapatnam. The DDCA requested the change, citing possible weather disruption and proposed renovation work at the stadium

Hyderabadi author Ravi Kaza's book, Howzzat! 150 Glorious Years, traces Test cricket's evolution from 1876–77 to the upcoming 2027 MCG Test. Its 56 sections combine stories, statistics and 40 commissioned illustrations in a non-linear format for cricket enthusiasts

Greyhounds defeated Good Training Academy 60-41 in the GM Sampath Kumar Annual League Basketball Championship at Secunderabad Club. Bipin led the winners with 27 points. In another match, BITS Hyderabad beat Rising Stars, Secunderabad, 58-44

Telangana’s D Laxmi Siri entered the women’s singles third round of the Sify AITA tennis tournament in Bhimavaram with a straight-sets win over Tamil Nadu’s P Mridhula. Several other players competed in the men’s and women’s singles second rounds

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has appointed Girish Dongre as its Chief Executive Officer, effective November 5, 2026. HCA Secretary Manney Jeevan Reddy said the appointment would support efforts to strengthen governance, administration, operational efficiency and cricket development

Three-time champion Pankaj Advani and reigning women's champion Anupama Ramachandran will lead India's 22-member squad at the IBSF World Snooker Championships in Indore from November 12 to 21. The team comprises 15 men and seven women

India women's head coach Amol Muzumdar wants his team to carry the belief behind their 2025 ODI World Cup triumph into the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy in February 2027. He also recalled his spontaneous speech before the historic final

India captain Smriti Mandhana says the 2025 Women’s World Cup triumph brought greater respect and visibility to women’s cricket, with players becoming household names. She recalled fans’ rain-soaked send-off, while Shafali Verma spoke about their strong opening partnership

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his intention to retire from international football after Portugal's November break, ending a record-breaking 23-year career with 146 goals and 234 appearances. The 41-year-old forward will hand over the iconic number seven shirt to the next generation

India all-rounder Deepti Sharma has been shortlisted for the ICC Player of the Month award following an impressive Zimbabwe series. She scored an unbeaten 106, took five wickets in ODIs and also contributed with bat and ball in T20Is

Virat Kohli turned 38 on Thursday as former teammates, cricketers, BCCI officials and IPL franchises celebrated his birthday. Tributes highlighted his passion, achievements and influence on modern cricket, while his statistics underline his standing among international cricket's most prolific batters

Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have completed a major IPL 2027 trade, with Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards joining CSK, while Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis move to SRH. The deal reshapes both teams' overseas and pace-bowling combinations ahead

Australian Formula One legend Alan Jones, the 1980 world champion and winner of 12 Grand Prix races, has died aged 80 following a short illness. His remarkable career with Williams leaves an enduring legacy in Australian and international motorsport

India stormed into the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 final with an emphatic 8-1 semifinal victory over South Korea in Mohali. Shilanand Lakra and Dilpreet Singh scored braces as the defending champions set up a title clash against Japan

Aman Rao's unbeaten 186 helped Hyderabad reach 357/4 against Maharashtra in the Col CK Nayudu Trophy. Meanwhile, Vanka Pooja delivered an impressive all-round performance, taking four wickets and scoring an unbeaten 55 in Hyderabad's seven-wicket win over Pondicherry

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has praised India's performance at the inaugural U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan. Coached by Bibiano Fernandes, India finished 87th among 189 nations, recording five victories in their 10-match campaign

Oman qualified for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2027 despite losing to the UAE by 42 runs in Dubai. They edged Namibia on net run rate to secure a place in the 10-team Global Qualifier alongside USA, Scotland and Netherlands

SBI Hyderabad staged a comeback to defeat Saints 60-54 and qualify for the Level-II to Level-I qualification knockout as Pool G winners in the GM Sampath Kumar Annual League Basketball Championship. Hosts Secunderabad Club also defeated City College Old Boys

The fifth edition of the Women's Premier League will be held in Vadodara and Mumbai from January 14 to February 7, 2027. Brabourne Stadium will host the Mumbai leg, incluing the playoffs and final, the BCCI announced.

Ajinkya Rahane praised Shubman Gill’s confidence and growing maturity as captain, saying he is improving with every series. Gill has continued scoring heavily across formats, while his leadership, handling of players and tactical decisions have impressed the former India captain

Jacob Duffy praised Virat Kohli after the Indian batter's 74 off 51 balls powered India to a five-wicket win over New Zealand in the first ODI. The Kiwi pacer also acknowledged India's bowling attack and discussed the impact of conditions

Telangana's P Sandilya defeated Maharashtra's Pawan Satish Koli 6-1, 6-2 in the men's singles first round of the Sify AITA Men's and Women's Tennis Tournament at Bhimavaram. The day's results also featured several men's and women's singles matches

Defending champions India begin their SAFF Championship 2026 campaign against Pakistan in Dhaka on Thursday. Coach Naushad Moosa's young side will target a winning start as India seek a record-extending 10th title in the regional tournament

Vizag Dolphins GC plans to popularise golf in Andhra Pradesh through grassroots clinics and a junior academy. The franchise's initiative coincides with the first AM Green IGPL event at Visakhapatnam's East Point Golf Club, featuring the new X-Golf format