Alyssa Healy set to retire from international cricket after India series
Healy said that she is still passionate about representing Australia, but has lost the competitive edge that kept her driven over the years
13 January,2026 04:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWhen asked if the visitors were able to get any learning from playing against the stalwarts such as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Nicholls said facing the Indian bigwigs was a challenge
13 January,2026 04:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent“Obviously, to get a doctorate [Doctor of Philosophy] for your work is always an honour. And it gives me motivation that yes, I can do more. When someone gives recognition for your work, it’s a great feeling,” Pandit told mid-day over the phone from Bengaluru on Sunday.
12 January,2026 08:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureIndia’s hockey team skipper Harmanpreet Singh dismisses fears that overseas players can pick his drag flick secrets at Hockey India League and then counter him at World Cup and Asian Games this year; says Indian players benefit by learning from foreigners too
12 January,2026 08:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Ronan CarvalhoFootball great David and wife Victoria’s daughter-in-law Peltz removes all traces of husband Brooklyn’s family from her social media accounts, including latest post with mother-in-law
12 January,2026 08:48 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentThe women’s Elite International field will be led by Medina Deme Armino from Ethiopia, who finished third at last year’s TMM
12 January,2026 08:51 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentLooking ahead to the Australian Open, which begins next Sunday, Sabalenka said: “The only thing I know is that I’ll be there, I’ll be fighting
12 January,2026 08:55 AM IST | Brisbane | AFPArsenal are now unbeaten in nine matches across all competitions. They face Chelsea next in the EFL Cup semi-final on Wednesday
12 January,2026 08:57 AM IST | Portsmouth | AgenciesTaking charge of Chelsea for the first time following his arrival from Strasbourg, Rosenior watched as goals from Jorrel Hato (45+4th min), Tosin Adarabioyo (50th), Marc Guiu (62nd), Pedro Neto (90+1st) and Enzo Fernandez (90+4th) gave him the perfect introduction to his new club
12 January,2026 09:01 AM IST | London | AFPGeorgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali help GG post 192 runs against MI
13 January,2026 09:22 PM ISTWPL 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur's blistering knock helps MI win by seven wickets
Having needed to chase a target of 193 runs, the "Paltan" scored 193 runs for the loss of three wickets in 19.2 overs. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Nicola Carey stayed unbeaten at the crease
13 January,2026 11:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAakash Chopra speaks about Ayush Badoni’s maiden call-up to Team India
Chopra raised questions on why Riyan Parag or Rinku Singh didn't get opportunities despite both players having the ability to bowl. The second ODI match between Team India and New Zealand is scheduled to be played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot
13 January,2026 09:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWPL 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur wins toss, elects to bowl first against GG
The "Paltan" will enter the clash on the back of one victory and one loss. They will look to secure another win in order to take an edge in the ongoing competition
13 January,2026 09:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAyush Badoni receives maiden India call-up
Uncapped Ayush Badoni on Monday replaced Washington Sundar in India’s squad for the remaining two ODIs against New Zealand after the all-rounder was ruled out due to a rib injury. Washington suffered the injury in the series-opener on Sunday.
13 January,2026 10:40 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies‘You don’t contain greats’: Jamieson marvels at Kohli’s brilliance
New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson lauded Virat Kohli’s masterful batting, saying the Indian superstar operates on a “different level” where even the best bowlers struggle to contain him. Kohli scored 93 in India’s four-wicket win in the ODI series opener against New Zealand
13 January,2026 10:39 AM IST | Vadodara | PTIKohli ‘walks the talk’, says Iyer after 93-run masterclass
Kohli struck a fluent 93 off 91 balls. “Whatever we talk about his innings, it would be less. We have been seeing it for so many years now, he’s been doing it consistently. The way he rotates the strike and he takes on the bowlers, he basically walks the talk,” Iyer said in a video posted by BCCI
13 January,2026 10:39 AM IST | Vadodara | AgenciesFather’s Day 2025: Rohit Sharma opens up on his father’s sacrifices
Team India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his emotional journey to cricketing success, crediting his parents—especially his father—for the sacrifices they made to help him reach the top. Speaking from the heart, Rohit recalled the intense years of grinding through Under-19 cricket, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Trophy before finally making it to the Indian team. He shared how his father stood by him through every struggle, watching closely as his career unfolded. Interestingly, Rohit revealed that while his world record 264 in ODI cricket barely got a reaction from his father, it was his red-ball cricket achievements that truly made his father proud
Fragile United crumble again as Brighton knock them out
Manchester United’s woes deepened after a 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Brighton, with interim boss Darren Fletcher admitting the players have lost confidence. Reports suggest former club star Michael Carrick could step in as interim manager for the rest of the season
13 January,2026 09:54 AM IST | Manchester | AFPRaphinha shines as Barcelona edge Real Madrid in Super Cup thriller
Raphinha’s brace powered Barcelona to a dramatic 3-2 win over Real Madrid as they retained the Spanish Super Cup. Coach Hansi Flick praised the Brazilian’s intensity and mentality, saying his energy lifted the entire team. The victory has boosted Barcelona’s confidence as they aim to replicate last season’s domestic success
13 January,2026 09:53 AM IST | Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) | AFPBarcelona edge Real Madrid in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final
After Raphinha sent Barcelona ahead Vinicius Junior pulled Madrid level with a fine individual goal to kick-start a frenetic end to the first half in Jeddah
12 January,2026 09:07 AM IST | Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) | AFP'Want to see the best version of my players': Barca boss Flick
The Catalan giants laid down a marker in their semi-final encounter by thrashing Athletic Bilbao 5-0, while maintaining an astounding 80 per cent possession. Flick hopes his team can put up a similarly dominating display in the first ‘El Clasico’ of the year
11 January,2026 09:12 AM IST | Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) | AgenciesFA Cup: Title-holders Crystal Palace ousted by 6th-tier side
The 117 places that separate Palace from Macclesfield of the National League North in the English football pyramid is the most ever overcome by an underdog in FA Cup history
11 January,2026 09:10 AM IST | Macclesfield | AFPChevalier the hero as PSG sink Marseille in penalty thriller
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Marseille 4-1 on penalties after a dramatic 2-2 draw to win the French Champions Trophy in Kuwait. Desire Doue converted the decisive spot-kick after Chevalier had saved efforts from Marseille’s Matt O’Riley and Hamed Traore
10 January,2026 09:03 AM IST | Kuwait City | AFPBadminton: India Open 2026 to be held at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium
The BWF Super 750 India Open will run from January 13 to 18, 2026, at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, offering a larger venue, USD 950,000 prize purse and world-ranking points, with top global and Indian shuttlers in action. The larger venue allows us to accommodate significantly more fans while delivering a better on-ground experience
13 January,2026 03:43 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSVenus Williams exits Hobart opener ahead of Australian Open
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams bowed out in the first round of the Hobart International after a straight-sets loss to Tatjana Maria. The 45-year-old, who received a wild card for both Hobart and the Australian Open, will now shift focus to Melbourne, where she is set to make a record-breaking return to the Grand Slam stage
13 January,2026 12:37 PM IST | Hobart, Australia | APWedding bells for Sabalenka? World No. 1 drops big hint after Brisbane win
Fresh from her Brisbane International title triumph, Aryna Sabalenka sparked marriage rumours by jokingly hinting at a future engagement with boyfriend Georgios Frangulis during her victory speech, adding off-court excitement ahead of the Australian Open
13 January,2026 09:54 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentIndia Open: PV Sindhu looks to make most of home advantage after injury layoff
Fresh from a long injury break, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is eager to make a strong comeback at the India Open Super 750 in New Delhi. After a confidence-boosting semi-final finish at the Malaysia Open, Sindhu says her focus this season is on staying injury-free, finding rhythm and giving her best on court rather than chasing rankings
13 January,2026 09:53 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentFynbos wins Villoo C Poonawalla Indian Oaks (Gr 1)
Fynbos put her 1000 Guineas defeat behind her as she galloped to glory in the feature event of Saturday's nine-race card at Mahalaxmi racetrack
11 January,2026 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Prakash Gosavi'Jan opened my eyes to so many new ideas': India's javelin throw star Neeraj
India’s superstar javelin thrower parts ways with coach Jan Zelezny after one season together; says Czech legend provided him a whole new toolbox of exercises, technical experience and fresh perspective which will hold him in good stead going forward
11 January,2026 09:16 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI