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Here is Team India's ODI record under Shubman Gill's captaincy

With India losing back-to-back ODI series under captain Shubman — a rare low for the Men in Blue — mid-day highlights how the team’s One-Day International fortunes have plummeted under his leadership so far

20 January,2026 09:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Rohan Koli
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India threatened to nail a stiff chase of 338 with a key partnership between centurion Virat Kohli and Harshit Rana, but fell short once the stand broke in the series-deciding third game here on Sunday

20 January,2026 09:18 AM IST | Indore | PTI
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“Unless Kohli got substantial support, it was always going to be difficult, and he got very little of it. The real problem for India throughout the series has been the starts. India never began well, and that’s one of the main reasons they weren’t able to chase these big scores,” Gavaskar told JioStar

20 January,2026 09:16 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
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The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side have managed just two wins from five outings so far and have looked off the pace for large parts of the season

20 January,2026 08:26 AM IST | Vadodara | PTI
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USA’s Olympic champion skiier Lindsey hops on to 10-year-throwback picture bandwagon online

20 January,2026 09:08 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
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Bhagat showcased grit and experience in the SL3 men’s singles final, defeating compatriot Umesh Vikram Kumar in a thrilling three-set contest

20 January,2026 08:30 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
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Lakshya opens his campaign against Singapore’s Jia Heng Jason Teh, while HS Prannoy faces a stern test against Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia

20 January,2026 09:06 AM IST | Jakarta | PTI
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Having been at the top of his game for a major part of 2025, Praggnanandhaa seems to be running low on steam as a drawn endgame turned into a painful loss against the Uzbek on Sunday.

20 January,2026 09:04 AM IST | Wijk Aan Zee (The Netherlands) | PTI
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World No. 4 Novak Djokovic cruises past Pedro Martinez in Round 1 to register record 100th win at Melbourne; reveals Rod Laver Arena is his favourite court

20 January,2026 08:35 AM IST | Melbourne | AFP
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After the hosts were awarded a spot-kick in injury time, Senegal’s players stormed off, unhappy with the referee’s decision

20 January,2026 09:01 AM IST | Rabat (Morocco) | AFP
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Dnyandeep enter the three-day final high on confidence, having beaten SVIS via the first innings lead in the league phase of the competition.

20 January,2026 08:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus Vedanayagam
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The match moved to a tie-breaker after a 0-0 stalemate at the end of regulation time. In the penalty shootout, both teams were level at 4-4 after the first set of five penalty kicks each

20 January,2026 08:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus Vedanayagam
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Inter boss Chivu admits Gunners are title favourites, but is confident his team can produce an upset by playing positive, risk-taking football

20 January,2026 08:38 AM IST | Milan | Agencies
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Greek tennis ace Stefanos finds new love with girlfriend Kristen Thoms less than a year after splitting from fellow player Paula Badosa

15 January,2026 09:17 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

WPL 2026: RCB register fifth straight win, ensure top 3 finish

Right-arm medium pacer Sayali Satghare continued her fine form and turned out to be the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3/21.

20 January,2026 02:22 AM IST | Vadodara | PTI

Sunil Gavaskar reveals potential reason behind Virat Kohli's consistency

Following Virat Kohli's blistering knock, legendary Team India batsman Sunil Gavaskar heaped praise on Kohli by saying that he plays according to the match situation

19 January,2026 09:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

'Decide on participation by January 21 or risk removal': ICC to BCB

The T20 World Cup 2026 tournament will kick off from February 7, with the first game scheduled to be played between Pakistan and the Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Sri Lanka. As of now, Bangladesh will also begin its campaign on the same day with a clash against the West Indies at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata

19 January,2026 09:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Irfan Pathan explains why Virat Kohli is a 'great player' in format

Following his century, former cricketer Irfan Pathan heaped praise on Kohli by saying that the right-handed batsman has scored runs under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Shubman Gill

19 January,2026 08:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

WPL 2026: Ashleigh Gardner wins toss, elects to bowl first against RCB

RCB has played four matches and is unbeaten in the tournament. The team is enjoying the top spot on the points table with eight points and a net run rate (NRR) of +1.600. Gujarat Giants are placed in the third spot with four points and a net run rate (NRR) of -0.319

19 January,2026 07:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Is India ready to bid adieu to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma?

With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma nearing the twilight of their careers, attention has turned to India’s batting depth and its ability to manage a major transition. While many youngsters have shown promise, questions remain over consistency and match-winning reliability in high-pressure games

19 January,2026 06:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Sujay Shivalkar

    Father’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

    14 June,2025 07:10 PM

    England football legend Wayne Rooney reveals he’s deaf in his left ear

    England and Man Utd legend Wayne admits it causes him to struggle at times as a TV pundit

    19 January,2026 09:17 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

    'Clear penalty not given': Arteta fumes after 0-0 draw vs Forest

    Forest survived a VAR review in the closing stages when the ball seemed to brush the arm of defender Ola Aina.

    19 January,2026 09:14 AM IST | Nottingham | AFP

    Rich Cristiano Ronaldo rules the roost

    Fourth on the list is baseball star Juan Soto with £96mn (approximately Rs 1163 crore), followed by basketball legend LeBron James with £95.9mn (approximately Rs 1162 crore)

    18 January,2026 08:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies

    'If I didn’t have self-belief to win the title, I wouldn’t be here': Djokovic

    The Serbian, 38, is targeting a record-extending 11th title here and a 25th major crown. To do so he must get past Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who have shared the last eight Grand Slams since Djokovic the 2023 US Open

    18 January,2026 08:50 AM IST | Melbourne | AFP

    English Premier League: A real show of Carrickter

    Interim boss Michael Carrick’s reign off to perfect start as Man United stun rivals Man City 2-0; defender Martinez reveals coach urged team to use fans’s energy to prevail

    18 January,2026 08:46 AM IST | Manchester | Agencies

    “We are in a difficult situation”: Guardiola ahead of United clash

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola conceded his side are in a “difficult situation” due to injuries to key defenders Ruben Dias, John Stones and Josko Gvardiol ahead of their Premier League clash against Manchester United. With limited options at the back, Guardiola hopes his remaining defenders step up, while choosing to focus on his own team

    17 January,2026 09:17 AM IST | Manchester | Agencies

    Tata Mumbai Marathon: Dr Kartik Karkera’s surgical strike

    Orthopedic surgeon operates in style to win gold among Indian elite men in full marathon

    19 January,2026 09:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure

    Tata Mumbai Marathon: Taluka Sports Officer Jadhav shocks champion Thakor

    Jadhav secured top position clocking 2:49:02, while Thakor finished in 2:49:13. Sonam won bronze, clocking 2:49:24.

    19 January,2026 09:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure

    Ethiopia's Tadu Abate Deme and Yeshi Kalayu Chekole win men's and women's events

    Ethiopians Tadu Abate Deme and Yeshi Kalayu Chekole make light of Coastal Road addition to emerge men’s and women’s champions at Tata Mumbai Marathon; four out of six top finishers from same African nation

    19 January,2026 09:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal Ashar

    Arjun Erigaisi beats R Praggnanandhaa in Round 1 of Tata Steel Masters

    Meanwhile, Gukesh came close, but could not convert his advantage into a victory over Sindarov, who played with white

    19 January,2026 09:11 AM IST | Wijk Aan Zee (The Netherlands) | PTI

    Australian Open | 'Proud of my effort': Venus despite loss

    The seven-time Grand Slam winner showed she still has what it takes by pushing Danilovic all the way before losing 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 6-4. “I’m really proud of my effort because I’m playing better with each match,” Williams said

    19 January,2026 09:08 AM IST | Melbourne | AFP

    Australian Open: Easy ones for both No. 1s

    Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz beats Australia’s Adam Walton in straight sets, while Belarusia’s Aryna Sabalenka eases past French wildcard Tiantsoa Rajaonah

    19 January,2026 09:06 AM IST | Melbourne | AFP