Chennai, Sept. 9 -- Thanks to middle order batter Varun Goud's timelyunbeaten half century, Reigning champions Hyderabad retained the All IndiaBuchi Babu Cricket Tournament title on the basis of 23-run first inningslead against TNCA President's XI on the last day of the summit clashwhich ended in a draw here today.
As the final day action unfolded, Hyderabad held the aces and the home teamneed to strike early blows to entertain any chances of toppling the title holders.
The home team bowlers sanred five quick wickets, before Varun emerged asthe saviour for Hyderabad.
Resuming at 14 for one in 10 overs and with a total lead of 37 runs, Hyderabadlost five quick wickets for 70 runs in 29.4 overs before Varun came to the rescuewith a dogged ...