IPL 2026: Rohit looks fit to open again, GT face middle-order muddle
Rohit’s early arrival at the nets boosts his chances of returning for MI’s crucial tie, but final call will be taken today as hosts continue to lean on their top-order batters
20 April,2026 10:44 AM IST | Ahmedabad | Sunil K VaidyaKKR spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who claimed 3-14 against RR, says people were crying in the dressing room after notching up maiden win this season post five defeats in a row
20 April,2026 11:54 AM IST | Kolkata | Arup Chatterjee"We were 15-20 runs short. Two wickets falling in two overs, but then Harmanpreet Kaur and I getting that partnership back," said Jemimah Rodrigues
19 April,2026 09:46 AM IST | Durban | AgenciesAfter being blamed for turning down a run in DC’s painful defeat to GT a few days back, big-hitter Miller holds nerve this time with 15 needed off last over to deliver six-wicket win over RCB; admits that last-ball loss was on his mind
19 April,2026 09:32 AM IST | Bengaluru | R KaushikLucknow, with four points, are reeling from back-to-back losses, but the return of Pant in Sunday’s match will be a relief for them
19 April,2026 09:20 AM IST | Mullanpur | AgenciesFor CSK, Jamie Overton and Anshul Kamboj picked up three wickets apiece, while Mukesh Choudhary bagged two
19 April,2026 09:10 AM IST | Hyderabad | AgenciesIn the 75+ women’s doubles quarters, Popat and partner Naheed Divecha beat Jaanvi Merani and Sonal Battad 15-11, 15-3.
18 April,2026 09:45 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent"In doubles, such minor issues happen. She had a shoulder problem earlier but is fine now," Sumeeth said.
18 April,2026 09:46 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIAbhay lost to Sam Todd (England) 9-11, 11-7, 4-11, 2-11, Tandon fell to Balazs Farkas (Hungary) 10-12, 11-4, 5-11, 9-11, and Joshna was beaten by eighth seed Joelle King of New Zealand 11-9, 11-7, 9-11, 11-4.
18 April,2026 09:47 AM IST | Hamburg | PTINavdeep tied the knot with Swati — a fashion and travel vlogger — in November 2023.
18 April,2026 09:49 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentIPL 2026: 'We gave away too many runs', Shubman Gill reacts after losing to MI
The Mumbai Indians beat the Gujarat Titans by 99 runs to get a much-needed victory. MI ended their four-match losing streak and got 2 points as they aim to mount a comeback this season.
20 April,2026 11:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIPL 2026: GT struggle at 45/3 while chasing MI’s 199-run target
The Gujarat Titans are struggling at 45/3 at the end of the powerplay, chasing MI's 199-run target. The hosts have all their top three, with Jasprit Bumrah getting back among the wickets for MI.
20 April,2026 10:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIPL 2026: MI struggle at 46/3 against GT as Rabada shines with three wickets
The Mumbai Indians were struggling at 46/3 after 6 overs against the Gujarat Titans. The visitors started slowly and lost early wickets against the experienced GT bowling line-up.
20 April,2026 08:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIPL 2026: Shubman Gill wins toss; GT opt to bowl first against MI
Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Mumbai Indians. MI and GT are set to face off at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
20 April,2026 07:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent'For this year, the manifestation is to win the title': PBKS' Shreyas Iyer
So far, the Kings, under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, are unbeaten in the tournament. Having played six games, they have secured five wins with a net run rate (NRR) of +1.420 and 11 points
20 April,2026 05:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSherfane Rutherford expresses his views on working alongside Kieron Pollard
The "Paltan" is placed in the last position with one win and four defeats from five games. They have a net run rate (NRR) of -1.076 and two points. On the other hand, the Titans are in the sixth position with three wins and two losses. The Shubman Gill-led team has a net run rate (NRR) of +0.018 and six points
20 April,2026 03:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFather’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
Girls add Spice to Victoria’s 52nd birthday
England football superstar David Beckham’s wife receives special 52nd birthday wishes from not just hubby, but also her former Spice Girls bandmates
20 April,2026 11:34 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent‘To defend the way we did was magnificent’: Michael Carrick
Man Utd boss Carrick hails team for keeping a clean sheet in massive 1-0 win over Chelsea
20 April,2026 11:30 AM IST | London | AFPEnglish Premier League | ‘Every game for us is a final now’: Haaland
Manchester City star striker Erling Haaland pumps team up for pivotal clash against title rivals and league leaders Arsenal; tells teammates to play on Sunday with freedom instead of overthinking every detail
19 April,2026 09:27 AM IST | Manchester | AgenciesFrank Lampard-coached Coventry return to EPL after 25 yrs
The result put Frank Lampard’s Coventry 11 points clear of second-placed Ipswich Town
19 April,2026 09:22 AM IST | Blackburn | AP | PTIVilla rout Bologna 4-0 to enter semis of the Europa League
Ollie Watkins (16th min), Morgan Rogers (26th), Emiliano Buendia (39th) and Ezri Konsa (89th struck for the English side.
18 April,2026 09:42 AM IST | Birmingham | Agencies‘We’re running out of time’ Rosenior ahead of Man Utd clash
Chelsea coach Rosenior urges team to snap losing streak vs Man Utd in chase for UCL spot
18 April,2026 09:41 AM IST | London | AgenciesWCG rink hockey: Bombay Customs, CTC Red in final
Customs beat Mumbai Port Authority 9-8 via tie-breaker while CTC Red beat CTC White 8-3
20 April,2026 10:37 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentF1 star Hamilton and US model Kardashian reportedly moving in
F1 star Hamilton and US model Kardashian reported to be taking the next step in their relationship after being spotted shopping for home furnishings in LA
18 April,2026 09:52 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentBolt’s backing Bengaluru! Usain Bolt cheers for RCB
The eight-time Olympic gold-medal winner Instagrammed a picture of himself sporting the RCB jersey and captioned the post
18 April,2026 09:50 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentWCG rink hockey: C Rly women beat W Rly 4-2 in women’s elite league match
Meanwhile, Sports Authority of India (SAI) beat Republicans Orange 6-2. PG Dechamma netted a hat-trick, while Kavita (two) and Dintei also scored for SAI. Kashish Shaikh and Manvi Jadhav netted for Republicans
18 April,2026 09:43 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent‘In last 4-5 years, I’ve put in lot of hard work to reach here’ Ghadge
Midfielder Ghadge, 15, who stays in Worli and studies at Dr Antonio Da Silva High School (Dadar), trains at the Republicans Sports Club after school hours.
18 April,2026 09:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Karan Shankar'Target is medal at Asian Games': Marathon record-breaker Barwal
The legendary Shivnath Singh had held the national marathon record of 2:12:00 for 48 years. However, on Sunday, the 28-year-old Barwal broke that long-standing mark at the NN Rotterdam Marathon
17 April,2026 10:33 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI