Team India rely on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma for Kiwi challenge in Kotambi
In-form senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli headline India’s settled batting line-up as hosts eye a winning start in three-match ODI series against New Zealand, beginning today
11 January,2026 09:21 AM IST | Vadodara | PTIGujarat Giants head coach Michael Klinger heaps praise on debutant Sharma after she impresses with 30-ball 44 in her maiden WPL outing as GG edge UP Warriorz by 10 runs in a high-scoring encounter
11 January,2026 08:43 AM IST | Navi Mumbai | Subodh MayureSciver-Brunt hammered a 46-ball 70, while Harmanpreet -- smarting from a last-ball defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday -- slammed an unbeaten 74 off 42 balls as Mumbai Indians posted a fighting 195 for 4 on the back of fine form from the two stalwarts
11 January,2026 08:47 AM IST | Navi Mumbai | PTIFormer India captain Sunil Gavaskar gifts bat-shaped guitar to women’s cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues; duo belt out tunes together
11 January,2026 09:18 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentIndia’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 | PTIThe 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) | AgenciesFynbos 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 GosaviShe underwent elbow surgery after a first-round loss at Wimbledon in July, and later withdrew from the third round of the China Open in September, admitting she had rushed her return
09 January,2026 09:14 AM IST | Paris | AFPAfter her Indian 1000 Guineas loss, Pesi Shroff's Fynbos gets another chance to make a statement about her class on Saturday
09 January,2026 09:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Prakash GosaviIND vs NZ 1st ODI: Virat Kohli scripts history in international cricket
11 January,2026 09:15 PM ISTKL Rahul finishes off in style; Team India seal victory by four wickets
Team India stalwart Virat Kohli missed his well-deserved century by just seven runs. Facing 91 deliveries, the right-handed batsman garnered 93 runs, which was laced with eight boundaries and a maximum
11 January,2026 09:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJacques Kallis speaks about Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's feature in ODI WC 2027
The ODI World Cup 2027 is all set to be co-hosted by South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. Till the time the tournament arrives, Rohit will already be in his 40s, whereas Virat will be in his late 30s
11 January,2026 07:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMark Boucher expresses confidence about Virat Kohli's participation in ODI WC 27
Mark Boucher said that there is nothing wrong with Kohli's fitness and the Indian team will need his services for the global tournament. The ODI World Cup 2027 will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia
11 January,2026 06:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentT20 WC 2026: Dewald Brevis looks to enjoy his game ahead of global tournament
Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa is placed in Group D of the tournament along with teams such as Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Arab Emirates
11 January,2026 04:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIND vs NZ 1st ODI: Team India win toss, elect to bowl first against New Zealand
Team India's second-choice wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the entire three-match ODI series, as he has sustained a side strain (oblique muscle tear). Dhruv Jurel has been named as his replacement for series. The fans will be excited to witness elegant strokes from the bigwigs of Indian cricket, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
11 January,2026 01:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGujarat giants post 207/4 in WPL match two against UP Warrirorz
Gujarat Giants put up a massive 207/4 against UP Warriorz, led by captain Ashleigh Gardner’s 65 and a vital 103-run stand with debutant Anushka Sharma (44). After an aggressive start by Sophie Devine, late cameos from Georgia Wareham and Bharti Fulmali ensured a strong finish. Sophie Ecclestone (2/32) was the pick of the UPW bowlers
10 January,2026 06:22 PM IST | Navi Mumbai | ANIFather’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
Chevalier 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 | AFPArteta says Arsenal stronger after festive run despite Liverpool draw
Mikel Arteta praised his side’s resilience and progress after Arsenal were held to a goalless draw by Liverpool at the Emirates. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said the Gunners have come out of a gruelling festive schedule in a stronger position despite the disappointment of being held 0-0 at home to Liverpool on Thursday
10 January,2026 09:03 AM IST | London | AFPSemenyo joins Manchester City in big-money move
Premier League champions Manchester City have signed Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth to boost their attacking depth ahead of key domestic and European campaigns
10 January,2026 09:03 AM IST | Manchester | AP | PTIIndian football hits decade low FIFA ranking after years of decline
After achieving a decent 104 rank towards the end of 2020, Indian football oscillated between the 104th and 109th position for the next couple of years. In 2024 though things took a turn for the worse. India flopped in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 which was held in early 2024 and plummeted to 117
10 January,2026 08:07 AM IST | Doha | AgenciesFocus on development, not trophies: Hallgrimsson’s message for Indian football
Ex-Iceland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson, who masterminded their miraculous run to the Euro 2016 QFs, tells mid-day that India’s grassroot system must focus on upskilling kids rather than results
10 January,2026 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Ronan CarvalhoLiverpool great Keegan diagnosed with cancer
“These investigations have revealed a diagnosis of cancer, for which Kevin will undergo treatment,” read a statement from Keegan’s family. Keegan is a two-time Ballon d’Or winner and also won 63 caps for England.
09 January,2026 09:11 AM IST | Newcastle | AP | PTIMalaysia Open: P V Sindhu loses to Wang Zhiyi in women’s singles semifinals
India’s ace shuttler P V Sindhu bowed out of the Malaysia Open Super 1000 after a straight-game defeat to world number two Wang Zhiyi in the semifinals. Returning to competitive action after recovering from a foot injury that had kept her out since October last year, the two-time Olympic medallist struggled to maintain consistency against
10 January,2026 01:46 PM IST | Kuala Lumpur | mid-day online correspondentAryna Sabalenka reaches Brisbane International final
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Karolina Muchová in straight sets to advance to the Brisbane International final. The Brisbane International is a tuneup event for this year's Australian Open, which begins Jan. 18
10 January,2026 01:20 PM IST | Brisbane | APPV Sindhu reaches semis as Satwik-Chirag exit Malaysia Open
PV Sindhu moves into the Malaysia Open semi-finals after Akane Yamaguchi retires due to injury, while India’s men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty exit in the quarters
10 January,2026 09:04 AM IST | Kuala Lumpur | PTISabalenka turns heads with bold pink kit ahead of Australian Open
Aryna Sabalenka showcased her new Nike-designed, surf-inspired pink outfit for the Australian Open on Instagram, adding a splash of style ahead of the season’s first Grand Slam
10 January,2026 09:04 AM IST | Australia | AgenciesVilloo C Poonawalla Indian Oaks: Fynbos not a certainty despite favourite tag
Fynbos will have two passionate rivals in the feature event line up: the vastly improved stablemate Namiri whose rider Trevor Patel is smarting under the allegation of "incompetent" ride; and the Prasanna Kumar-trained Ravishing Beauty who was denied entry in the first Classic of the season due to a precautionary Glanders rule
10 January,2026 09:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Prakash GosaviMalaysia Open: Superb PV Sindhu soars into quarters
Sindhu had not participated in any tournament since October due to a foot injury, and opted to give herself a longer period of time to recover.
09 January,2026 08:31 AM IST | Kuala Lumpur | PTI