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IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s big T20 test against SRH

From novelty value in 2025 to a vital player this season, teenaged batting prodigy Vaibhav has ruled IPL-19 with a scary strike-rate but will he manage the pressure of carrying his team in a do-or-die Eliminator vs SRH today?

27 May,2026 09:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Anand Vasu
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RR’s Dasun Shanaka, the Sri Lanka captain, says he has been blown away by the composure and poise of Sooryavanshi and he has not seen a “kid” like him in the dressing room

27 May,2026 09:34 AM IST | Mullanpur | PTI
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Reddy has made an impact both with the bat and his medium pace bowling

27 May,2026 09:36 AM IST | Mullanpur | Agencies
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The Uganda national team is currently in Mumbai for an exposure tour of four one-day games and as many T20 matches against different teams

27 May,2026 09:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
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But former United midfielder Keane has been unimpressed by Fernandes’s pursuit of the landmark

27 May,2026 09:41 AM IST | London | Agencies
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After a shock 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 Round One defeat to Australia’s wildcard Adam Walton, Russia’s World No. 6 Daniil admits he struggles to begin well in Paris

27 May,2026 09:45 AM IST | Paris | Agencies
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Not one to back down, Medvedev instantly responded: “When I start finding the court, I’ll start to behave.”

27 May,2026 09:55 AM IST | Paris | Agencies
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Uganda’s Ghetto Kids dance group ‘can’t wait to perform’ alongside Colombian pop star at half-time show of FIFA World Cup final on July 19

27 May,2026 09:57 AM IST | Kampala | AFP
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Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, produced a composed performance to outwit her Indonesian opponent 21-17, 21-18 in the opening round. The Indian will next face Japan’s Riko Gunji

27 May,2026 09:58 AM IST | Singapore | PTI
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Thanks to his Armageddon triumph after a 144-move slugfest that lasted nearly five hours, Gukesh pocketed 1.5 points

27 May,2026 09:59 AM IST | Oslo | PTI
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“Hey Pep, I just want to congratulate you on an unbelievable career. Enjoy your retirement,” said the six-time NBA champion

27 May,2026 10:01 AM IST | Manchester | AP | PTI
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She completed her outfit by draping a floral-patterned purple dupatta over her right shoulder.

27 May,2026 10:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
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For the first time since 1950 there won’t be a Real Madrid player in Spain’s World Cup squad.

26 May,2026 10:04 AM IST | Madrid | AP | PTI
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A day after scoring his maiden IPL century in seven-wicket win over LSG to end six-match losing streak, PBKS skipper Iyer (101 not out off 51 balls) finds his team ousted from Playoffs race as RR beat MI

25 May,2026 10:07 AM IST | Lucknow | Agencies

Sooryavanshi departs on 97 runs; RR reach 136 runs in 10 overs against SRH

Having been put to bat first, RR's swashbuckling opening batsman, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, missed his well-deserved century by just three runs. Facing just 29 balls, he smashed 97 runs, laced with five boundaries and 12 maximums

27 May,2026 08:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

IPL 2026: Pat Cummins wins toss, elects to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals

The Sunrisers will enter the clash with one change, where Praful Hinge will come in place of Harshal Patel. On the other hand, the Royals have also made one change. Shubham Dubey will make way for Ravindra Jadeja

27 May,2026 07:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Kumble heaps praise on RCB's skipper Rajat Patidar after stunning win against GT

Following the victory, the Royal Challengers have sealed the final berth of the marquee event. The title clash of the tournament is scheduled to be played on May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

27 May,2026 05:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

30-Ball century lights up Dream Again cricket League Pune player bagged MoS

The league was conceptualised by Kolhapur-based former state-level cricketer and architect Abhay Sonawane. Trials were conducted across Pune, Kolhapur, Nashik, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Thane, receiving an overwhelming response from thousands of passionate cricketers

27 May,2026 03:33 PM IST | Mumbai | Archana Dahiwal

IPL 2026: Glenn Phillips admits fielding lapses hurt GT in Qualifier 1 loss

Gujarat Titans batter Glenn Phillips admitted that scoreboard pressure and sloppy fielding hurt his side badly in the crushing 92-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL Qualifier 1, but insisted the team would quickly move on ahead of the Eliminator

27 May,2026 02:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Virat Kohli departs after 43 runs; RCB reach 99 runs in 10 overs against GT

Stalwart Virat Kohli missed his well-deserved half-century by just seven runs. Facing 25 balls, he scored 43 runs, with the help of five boundaries and a maximum

27 May,2026 01:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    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

    Michael Jordan pays tribute to Pep Guardiola in Man City manager's send-off

    Basketball great Michael Jordan paid tribute to Pep Guardiola as the departing Manchester City manager was given a final sendoff during an open-top bus parade and after-party featuring an on-stage contract announcement by one of the club's top players.

    26 May,2026 03:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Messi suffers hamstring injury ahead of Argentina's World Cup training camp

    Inter Miami confirmed that Lionel Messi has a left hamstring issue, one that has popped up about a week before defending World Cup champion Argentina is set to begin its training camp for this summer's title defense.

    26 May,2026 01:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    We’ve waited so long for this: Arsenal boss Arteta

    “We have waited so long for this. We have had difficult moments along the way but it is all worth it,” said boss Mikel Arteta.

    26 May,2026 10:03 AM IST | London | Agencies

    ‘Hell will freeze over before I say sorry’ Rebekah Vardy on Rooney saga

    Ex-Leicester City star Jamie Vardy’s wife Rebekah says she won’t apologise to Man Utd great Wayne Rooney’s spouse Coleen despite losing libel case against her

    26 May,2026 09:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies

    Meet Bengaluru-based fan who has travelled to London to witness victory parade

    Arsenal lifted the trophy on Sunday, and Siddharth Nair made sure he was in London at the time, to witness the energy and soak in the win along with fellow Gooners

    25 May,2026 07:45 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

    What it feels like to be a Mumbai Gooner with Arsenal winning EPL after 22 years

    The English football club won its first title in 22 years, and it has been an emotional few days for fans not only around the world and India but also in Mumbai

    25 May,2026 05:13 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

    Former Asian Games gold medalist Randhir Singh dies

    Veteran sports administrator and India's first shooting gold-medallist in Asian Games, Randhir Singh, died here on Wednesday after battling age-related ailments

    27 May,2026 01:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Vidit Gujrathi, Benjamin Bok reach India Rising: Road to EWC LAN finals

    Top Grandmasters compete in high-intensity playoffs as they move closer to Mumbai LAN Finals and Esports World Cup pathway

    27 May,2026 10:58 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Veteran Indian Olympian archer Shyam Lal Meena dies at 61

    The former archer died on Sunday night as he was suffering from a prolonged illness. According to Olympics.com, Meena was battling liver-related complications

    26 May,2026 08:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Indian-origin Nishesh Basavareddy stuns Taylor Fritz in a French Open upset

    Seventh seed Taylor Fritz was stunned 7-6(5) 7-6(5) 6-7(9) 6-1 by fellow American Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round of the French Open on Sunday

    26 May,2026 10:54 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Not the way I wanted to win, but I’ll take it: Kimi Antonelli

    Mercedes driver feels he benefited from teammate George Russell’s engine failure

    26 May,2026 10:39 AM IST | Montreal | AP | PTI

    ‘Nishesh killed me with drop shots’ Fritz after French Open defeat

    USA’s World No. 7 Taylor Fritz heaps praise on Indo-American Basavareddy’s strategy after his shock 6-7, 6-7, 7-6, 1-6 loss to the wildcard entrant in Round 1

    26 May,2026 10:05 AM IST | Paris | Agencies