Bangladesh Premier League

Bangladesh Premier League after completion of 20 matches (from a total of 30 matches plus 2 semi-finals plus 1 final) stands at a interesting juncture. Except for Sylhet Royals that lost all the six matches it played and is yet to gain first points; there is room for any of the other five teams to make it to the semi-finals in the inaugural edition of Bangladesh Premier League.

Let's start all over again

With IPL just round the corner, lets restart the blog again. This time I will publish photographs of you people at IPL venues. It means, if you or your family and friends have gone to watch a IPL match in any part of the country and between any two teams - please share the photographs of the same with me for posting on your favorite blog.

Expecting your support and contributions friends!

Hyderabad rocks Assam; claims 6 points

Riding on some excellent bowling from A Lalith Mohan who claimed 4 and 5 wickets in two innings and centuries from our own superstar P Akshath Reddy (112) and S A Quadri (107 not out); Hyderabad defeated Assam by an innings and 78 runs in the third round of the Ranji Trophy Plate League cricket match that concluded at Guwahati on Sunday. Hyderabad bagged 6 points (including a bonus point) by win in this encounter. This was the much needed win after the humiliating defeated Hyderabad suffered in the second round.

Batting first Assam batting line-up  was dismissed for just 227 runs, A Lalith Mohan claimed 4 wickets for 70 runs, while Anwar Ahmed claimed 4 wickets for just 38 runs. In response, Hyderabad declared its innings at a total of 474 runs for loss of 6 wickets. P Akshath Reddy (112) and S A Quadri (107 not out) scored centuries to Hyderabad post a strong total against its lowly opponents.

In the second innings, A Lalith Mohan claimed 5 wickets for just 42 runs to rattle Assam batting line up for just 169 runs and help Hyderabad post an innings and 78 runs defeat.

Hyderabad vs Assam

Hyderabad takes on Assam in the third round match of the Ranji Trophy Plate League cricket tournament being played at Guwahati (between November 17th - 20th)

Hyderabad won the toss and elected to field.

Hyderabad succumbs to a humiliating defeat

After decent performance in the first match, Hyderabad Ranji cricket team succumbed to a humiliating defeat against Maharastra, in the second round of the Ranji Trophy Plate League match which finished in just a day and half at the Uppal's Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.

After India defeated England in the first one-day international series that concluded recently and Hyderabad taking the crucial first innings lead in the first match of the new Ranji season, everyone expected that the fortunes of the host team at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium have changed.

But, yesterday's defeat against Maharastra, coupled with abject surrender of the host team without putting up any fight has also raised serious doubts about Hyderabad team's preparation for the tournament and also issues that preceded the tournament in selection of team coach and team members.

We hope, many Hyderabad cricket fans who have witnessed the glorious days of Hyderabad cricket will call for a thorough investigation into the mess at the  Hyderabad Cricket Association and call for a complete overhaul of the system that exists currently. We strongly believe only some serious steps will send a strong message to all associated with this beautiful game of cricket in Hyderabad.

Champions JNTU-H lifts the trophy at Uninor's Aurora Cricket Premier League

Winners : JNTU-H

Runners-up : MLRIT

JNTU-H won Uninor’s Aurora Cricket Premier League beating MLRIT by  5 wickets in the finals at the Aurora’s Seethaiah Engineering College, IDA, Patancheru on Tuesday. Sponsored by Uninor, a leading GSM service provider in AP, the 2 week long cricket tournament which saw the participation of 34 teams from top engineering colleges in Hyderabad proved to be a unique platform for students to showcase their skills and prove their mettle as budding cricketers.

Gracing the occasion were Vivek Jaisimha, Former Ranji player and Coach and Satish Kumar, Business Head, Uninor, AP Circle. Along with  a grand trophy, the winners walked away with a cash prize of Rs 25,000 while the runner up took home Rs 12,500.

Satish Kumar Kannan, Business Head, AP Circle said “At Uninor, we are constantly looking to bring in excitement and raise aspirations among the youth. Being a partner to this event has essentially provided a great platform for the student community to not only display their skills but come together in healthy competition . This game has been an enriching experience and we will continually look at associating ourselves with the youth in various other exciting ways.”

JNTU-H beats MLRIT to win UAPL Trophy

Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Technology-Hyderabad defeated Marri Laxma Reddy Institute of Technology by 5 wickets to win the Uninor's Aurora Premier Cricket League title that concluded at the Aurora's Seethaiah Engineering College here on Tuesday.

Batting first, MLRIT were dismissed for a modest total of 119 runs in 19.3 overs in the 20-over-a-side finals. In response, JNTU-H riding on a patient and watchful performance from its batsmen achieved the set target in 19.1 overs.

Will share photographs of the prize distribution ceremony shortly.