Former Pakistan's hockey player Sohail Abbas’ ‘social’ Work
Decades of tense Indo-Pak rivalry notwithstanding, former Pakistan skipper Abbas takes to social media to teach drag-flicking to kids in Indian villages
19 August,2026 09:12 AM IST | New Delhi | Harpreet Kaur LambaIndia opened their campaign with a 3-1 win over Wales but suffered a 2-4 defeat against World No. 3 England after conceding three goals in the second half
19 August,2026 09:14 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIThe win also gave India a valuable boost in the three-way race for the two qualifying spots from Pool ‘D’
19 August,2026 09:16 AM IST | Amstelveen | PTIRishabh has faced fewer balls [4918] compared to them,” More told mid-day on Tuesday
19 August,2026 09:18 AM IST | Kolkata | Debasish DattaStar ’keeper-batter Rishabh mixes defence and attack expertly during explosive 66 to help India set Sri Lanka a victory target of 372; spinner Suthar picks two as hosts are 84-4 at stumps
19 August,2026 09:21 AM IST | Galle | R KaushikDevdutt Padikkal reflects on maiden Test century in victory over Sri Lanka
Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal shared insights on his maiden Test century at Galle, analysing pitch conditions and his number three role following India's 165-run win over SL
19 August,2026 05:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndia's 600th Test: A timeline of India’s evolution in red-ball cricket
Powered by Devdutt Padikkal's 167 and Manav Suthar's ten-wicket match haul, India celebrated their 600th Test match with a 165-run win over Sri Lanka at Galle
19 August,2026 05:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentManav Suthar's crucial contributions help Team India secure win by 165 runs
Team India's Manav Suthar returned with the figures of six wickets for 55 runs in 23.4 overs. Prasidh Krishna also claimed two wickets by conceding 16 runs in 10 overs. Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja bagged one wicket each
19 August,2026 02:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDhruv Jurel departs for 51 runs; Team India post 460 runs at stumps on Day 2
Team India's Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna will resume Day 3 with the scores of 12 and one runs, respectively. Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya has claimed four wickets by conceding 109 runs in 36 overs
19 August,2026 01:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDinusha continues to show skills; Sri Lanka reach 175 runs at lunch on Day 5
Sonal Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha are unbeaten at the crease. Dinusha is showcasing a strong approach and has reached 65 runs in 112 balls, with the help of six boundaries and a maximum. On the other hand, Nuwantha has scored eight runs in 27 balls, including a boundary
19 August,2026 12:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGlenn Maxwell and wife Vini Raman welcome their second child
They shared the news by sharing a post on their official social media handles. "our dream girl is here, Maia Maxwell," read the post's caption
19 August,2026 10:24 AM 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
Mourinho opens up on Rodri’s Barcelona transfer after failed Real Madrid pursuit
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho insists the club will thrive without Rodri following his move to Barcelona, revealing he questioned the midfielder's commitment
19 August,2026 07:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGeorgina Rodriguez reveals reason for intimate wedding ceremony with Ronaldo
Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo’s wife Rodriguez reveals reason behind their small-scale wedding recently; says privacy is a rarity for the couple amidst all their fame and luxury
18 August,2026 10:14 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentDavid Beckham and wife Victoria rekindle date at Portofino after 29 years!
Victoria shared a similar post, writing: “Back in Portofino, where we began in 1997”
18 August,2026 10:13 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentBayern Munich issues positive update on Musiala after he collapses on field
It remains uncertain if Musiala will feature in the DFL Supercup against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday (August 22)
18 August,2026 10:10 AM IST | Munich | AgenciesFrench Super Cup: Boss Luis Enrique speaks about PSG's loss against Lens
Lens were worthy winners in their first match under new coach Dino Toppmoeller, adding to the French Cup title they won under previous manager Pierre Sage in May
18 August,2026 10:08 AM IST | Lens | AFPMSSA inter-school football tournament: Ranya’s dashing debut for Podar
Ranya Gupta, 14, marked her tournament debut in style, scoring off a seventh-minute tap-in for Podar’s close win
18 August,2026 10:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus VedanayagamFIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026: India beat Pakistan 5-3 to reach second round
India secured a 5-3 victory over Pakistan to advance to the second round of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026, eliminating their rivals following a high-scoring thriller
19 August,2026 08:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBWF World Championships: Lakshya Sen knocked out by teenager Garret Tan
World No. 14 Lakshya Sen suffered a surprising second-round loss to 18-year-old American Garret Tan at the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi
19 August,2026 08:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndia leads 4-2 against Pakistan at half-time; skipper Harmanpreet shines
India dominated Pakistan in the opening two quarters of their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 clash in Amstelveen, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring from a penalty corner. India led 4-2 at half-time after a strong attacking display, while Pakistan struggled to match India's intensity
19 August,2026 07:52 PM IST | Amstelveen | mid-day online correspondentTennis star Nick Kyrgios provisionally banned after testing positive for cocaine
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios faces a provisional suspension following a positive cocaine test in Mallorca, issuing a public apology to fans and family
19 August,2026 03:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTanvi Sharma aims to carve her own identity despite comparisons with Nehwal
Taipei Open champion Tanvi Sharma opens up about her historic BWF World Tour title, becoming the tournament's youngest champion and India's first women's winner since Saina Nehwal in 2008. The 17-year-old also discusses comparisons with the badminton legend
19 August,2026 03:28 PM IST | Mumbai | Sujay ShivalkarHockey: Where to watch, squads, all things you need to know about IND vs PAK
India is set to take on Pakistan in the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 match. The clash is scheduled to be played on August 18 at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen
19 August,2026 11:58 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent