Having risen through ranks of Hyderabad cricket, Himateja eyes breakthrough campaign
On a scorching Saturday at Chennai’s CSK-HPC grounds, batting was a test of endurance and skill. Kodimela Himateja battled through 221 deliveries, only to fall agonisingly short of a century — a cruel twist on what could have been a perfect way to celebrate his 24th birthday in a tournament final. “I could have grinded…