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Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur rues missed chances as Karnataka thrashes Mumbai

Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy quarter-final exit against Karnataka was marred by poor fielding, with dropped catches and a missed stumping proving costly. Shardul Thakur called it an “unwanted record,” admitting Mumbai dropped the most catches this season, including three chances of KL Rahul, who went on to score a match-winning century

10 February,2026 09:35 AM IST | Mumbai | G Krishnan
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Davis Cup legend Mahesh Bhupathi praised youngster Dhakshineswar Suresh’s powerful serve after India edged the Netherlands 3-2 in Bengaluru. Bhupathi said the surface suited DK’s big game and called him exciting to watch

10 February,2026 09:33 AM IST | New Delhi | S Kannan
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India secured a thrilling 3-2 Davis Cup Qualifier win over World No. 6 Netherlands, with 6’5” Madurai-born Dhakshineswar Suresh (DK) starring. DK won crucial singles and doubles rubbers, including the deciding fifth match, showcasing his potential as a future tennis star while college commitments in the US highlight the challenges

10 February,2026 09:36 AM IST | New Delhi | S Kannan
Football

Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva said victory against Liverpool at Anfield was crucial to keep their Premier League title hopes alive. City staged a dramatic late comeback to win 2-1, with Silva scoring the equaliser before Erling Haaland sealed the win in stoppage time, ensuring they stayed in contention with leaders Arsenal

10 February,2026 09:18 AM IST | Liverpool | AFP
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Olympic double bronze-medallist Manu Bhaker narrowly missed out on gold, clinching silver in the women’s 25m pistol after losing a tense shoot-off at the Asian Championship on Monday. Manu tied with Vietnam’s Nguyen Thuy Trang with 35 points in the final before finishing second in the shoot-off, while India’s Esha Singh secured the bronze medal

10 February,2026 08:57 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Cricket

Defending champions Parag English School (Bhandup) advanced to the final of the Manoramaben Apte inter-school cricket tournament with a commanding 43-run victory over Dnyandeep Seva Mandal (Nerul) at Jolly Gymkhana on Monday. Vedika Nikam’s brisk 36 anchored Parag English’s total of 131-6, while Tanisha Sharma’s impressive spell of 2-22 restricted

10 February,2026 09:15 AM IST | Mumbai | R Kaushik
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From broken bones and torn ligaments to knee replacement surgery, Lindsey Vonn’s career has been defined as much by resilience as by dominance. Time and again, the American skiing legend fought her way back from devastating injuries to remain one of the most successful alpine skiers in history

10 February,2026 08:54 AM IST | Italy | Ronan Carvalho
Cricket

Drafted in at the last moment after injuries and illness hit India’s pace unit, Mohammed Siraj made his return count with a match-settling spell of 3-29 at the Wankhede. Rejoining the T20I setup after 18 months, Siraj struck twice in the Powerplay to calm Indian nerves and remind everyone of his value at T20 World Cup 2026

10 February,2026 10:59 AM IST | New Delhi | R Kaushik
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Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton and reality TV star Kim Kardashian have officially gone public with their relationship after being spotted together at the NFL Super Bowl in California, where they shared a suite amid a host of global celebrities

10 February,2026 08:56 AM IST | California | Agencies
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Indian middle-distance runner Harmilan Bains wowed fans by sharing a striking fashion post on Instagram, pairing a short skirt with high black boots. The Asian Games double silver medallist called the look a “statement,” drawing attention both for her style and sporting achievements

10 February,2026 09:13 AM IST | China | Agencies
Cricket

Smriti Mandhana’s mother briefly reposted a meme poking fun at her daughter’s former fiancé Palash Muchhal after RCB’s WPL title win. The post, later deleted, sparked online chatter following Smriti’s match-winning 87 in the final against DC. Smriti was seeing his face while scoring against the DC bowlers

10 February,2026 09:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
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All-rounder Michael Leask starred with a late cameo and a four-wicket haul (22 not out and 4-17) after opener George Munsey’s attacking 84 as Scotland thrashed debutants Italy by 73 runs in their T20 World Cup Group C match of T20 world cup 2026

10 February,2026 11:01 AM IST | Kolkata | PTI
Cricket

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been downgraded to Grade B as the BCCI abolished the A plus category in its latest central contracts. The board awarded contracts to 30 men and 21 women cricketers, revamping the existing grading structure

10 February,2026 09:00 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Cricket

The T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to kick off from February 7. India and Pakistan are placed in Group A of the tournament along with teams such as Namibia, the Netherlands, and the United States of America (USA)

05 February,2026 07:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Dilip Vengsarkar slams Mumbai poor fielding after Ranji Trophy exit

Mumbai Cricket Association’s Cricket Advisor Dilip Vengsarkar disappointed as 42-time Ranji Trophy champs end up trophy-less this season; insists team management must probe poor fielding

11 February,2026 09:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure

Ranji Trophy: Sulakshan Kulkarni questions Mumbai’s bowling depth amid poor seas

“For the last four, five seasons we [Mumbai] have been playing with the same bowlers in the Ranji Trophy. Why are we not getting in bowlers from the U-19 or U-23 team? We had a fast bowling talent hunt, but those bowlers are not seen,” Kulkarni, who was head coach when Mumbai won its 40th Ranji title in 2012-13, told mid-day on Tuesday. 

11 February,2026 09:34 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

Kohli, Rohit retiring from T20I cricket, but playing IPL puzzles me: Patil

India’s emerging players are set for a big test against Belgium in the FIH Pro League opener, with skipper Harmanpreet Singh urging them to seize the opportunity

11 February,2026 09:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello

Shubhman Gill meets Ousmane Dembele in Paris as Siraj Joins T20 World Cup squad

While Mohammed Siraj cut short his Spain trip after a late T20 World Cup call-up, India’s ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill enjoyed a stylish outing in Paris. Gill was spotted meeting PSG star Ousmane Dembele at Parc des Princes after the club’s 5-0 win over Marseille

11 February,2026 09:16 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

T20 World Cup 2026: Abhishek Sharma doubtful for India-Pakistan clash

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said the team was always mentally prepared to face Pakistan in the T20 World Cup despite uncertainty over the fixture. While acknowledging Pakistan’s Colombo advantage, he confirmed Abhishek Sharma is recovering from a stomach upset ahead of the Namibia match

11 February,2026 09:12 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Bas de Leede stars as Netherlands overcome snow-hit preparations to beat Namibia

On Tuesday, the Netherlands’s No. 3 batter Bas de Leede’s unbeaten 48-ball 72 (5x4s, 4x6s) helped them comfortably chase down Namibia’s total of 156-8 with two overs and seven wickets to spare.

11 February,2026 09:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Jaspreet Singh

    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

    Arne Slot calls this his toughest season as Liverpool fight

    Arne Slot has admitted Liverpool’s season will be unacceptable without Champions League qualification, as the Reds sit sixth after winning just one of their last seven Premier League matches

    11 February,2026 09:19 AM IST | Liverpool | Agencies

    Brooklyn Beckham erases ‘Dad’ tattoo amid family rift

    Brooklyn Beckham has quietly removed a tattoo dedicated to his father, David Beckham, amid reports of an ongoing family feud. The move comes after Brooklyn publicly criticised his parents’ behaviour towards his wife, Nicola Peltz, following their 2022 wedding

    09 February,2026 09:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies

    EPL: Victor Gyokeres brace powers Arsenal over Sunderland, Martin on target

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Viktor Gyokeres for performing at the “highest level” after the striker scored twice in a 3-0 victory over Sunderland. The win extended Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points, with Martin Zubimendi also on target

    09 February,2026 09:50 AM IST | London | AFP

    English Premier League | 'Always tough at Anfield': Manchester City manager Pep

    Despite Liverpool’s recent struggles, Man City boss Guardiola hails them as an exceptional team ahead of today’s clash; admits this away tie is hardest of the season

    08 February,2026 09:11 AM IST | London | Agencies

    English Premier League: Bruno hails Man Utd’s ‘incredible’ 2-0 win over Spurs

    Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes ended an eight-game winless run against Spurs for the Red Devils

    08 February,2026 09:04 AM IST | Manchester | AFP

    Confident Michael Carrick eyes Spurs test as Man United’s winning run grows

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick expressed growing confidence in his side after a stunning start to his tenure, with three consecutive Premier League wins, including statement victories over Manchester City and Arsenal. Ahead of Saturday’s clash against Tottenham Hotspur, Carrick said the tough run of games has sparked belief and growth

    07 February,2026 10:06 AM IST | Manchester | Agencies

    India eye strong start against Belgium in FIH Pro League opener

    With Belgium having won 22 of their 35 meetings since 2013, India will aim to turn the tide when they open their FIH Pro League campaign on Wednesday

    11 February,2026 09:29 AM IST | Rourkela | PTI

    Asian Shooting Championship: Aakriti bags silver, Anjum takes bronze

    India’s Aakriti Dahiya clinched silver while Anjum Moudgil secured bronze in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Asian Shooting Championship. Kazakhstan’s Sofiya Shulzhenko set a new world record to claim gold at the Karni Singh Range

    11 February,2026 09:24 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI

    Aryna Sabalenka shares glamorous life update after Australian Open final loss

    Days after her 4-6, 6-4, 4-6 defeat to Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka shared glimpses of her downtime, including luxury brands, gourmet meals and relaxing by the pool

    11 February,2026 09:22 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

    Mariah Carey faces lip-sync backlash at Milan Winter Olympics opening ceremony

    Pop icon Mariah Carey’s performance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan drew criticism from viewers, with many alleging that the singer was lip syncing. Social media users pointed out a visible mismatch between her lip movements and the audio during her rendition of Volare and Nothing Is Impossible

    09 February,2026 10:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies

    Saina Nehwal stuns fans in little black dress on Instagram

    Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal left fans impressed after sharing pictures in a little black dress on Instagram. The Olympic bronze medallist received a flood of praise from followers, who called her one of India’s most beautiful athletes

    09 February,2026 09:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies

    Rutvi Lolge gets world-class bow boost for para archery dream

    Malad-based 15-year-old para archer Rutvi Lolge has received a world-class compound bow after her talent and struggles with inferior equipment were highlighted by mid-day. Backed by OGQ and supporters, the young archer now hopes to close the gap with the world’s best as she trains with elite gear to pursue her Olympic dream

    09 February,2026 09:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin Ferro