ENG vs AUS 5th Test: Steve Smith unsure about his participation in Ashes 2027
Smith said that he would like to tick off winning an Ashes series in England, and also stated that the Australian squad in the previous four to five years has been amazing
08 January,2026 07:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentT20 WC 2026: Roston Chase hopeful of regaining form before global showpiece
The T20 World Cup 2026 is set to kick off on February 7 and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The West Indies will play their first match against Bangladesh on the same day at Eden Gardens in Kolkata
08 January,2026 05:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentT20 World Cup 2026: Keshav Maharaj speaks on his approach for the global tournam
Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa have been placed in Group D alongside Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates. They will begin their campaign against Canada on February 9 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad
08 January,2026 04:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTilak Varma undergoes surgery, availability lingers in doubt for T20 WC 2026
Varma was rushed to the hospital after he complained about the acute pain he experienced. He is with the Hyderabad team for the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy
08 January,2026 02:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentUsman Khawaja opens up after retiring from international cricket
Usman Khawaja, who made his final appearance for the side, said that he found it difficult to control his emotions while playing at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
08 January,2026 01:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWomen’s Premier League: Mumbai Indians eye triple high!
Two-time WPL champs Mumbai Indians’s skipper Harmanpreet Kaur says her team’s winning mentality keeps them in good stead to lift third title; MI vs RCB kick off new season on Friday
08 January,2026 09:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure'Will draw on 2023 ODI WC experience to counter spin': NZ’s Daryl Mitchell
India’s spin contingent in the ODI squad includes Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar, while their T20I squad also features Varun Chakravarthy
08 January,2026 08:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies'ICC willing to work to address security concerns in India': BCB
“The ICC has conveyed its willingness to work closely with the BCB to address the concerns raised and has assured that the Board’s inputs will be considered as part of the security planning for the event,” BCB said in a statement. Bangladesh are due to play four games in Kolkata and Mumbai
08 January,2026 08:35 AM IST | Dhaka | PTISkipper Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's stunning ton helps India defeat South Africa
After being sent in to bat, skipper Sooryavanshi went on a six-hitting spree, hammering 10 maximums and nine boundaries in a 74-ball 127
08 January,2026 08:27 AM IST | Benoni (South Africa) | PTIENG vs AUS 5th Test: Bethell late than never!
After not being picked in first three Tests, England’s Jacob slams maiden first-class century (142 not out) as visitors end Day 4 at 302-8 to lead by 119; 22-year-old says scoring ton in front of family makes it special
08 January,2026 08:23 AM IST | Sydney | AP | PTIENG vs AUS 5th Test: Starc concludes Ashes with 31 wickets, joins elite list
08 January,2026 01:17 PM ISTENG vs AUS 5th Test: Jacob joins rare club of maiden centurions!
As England star Bethell’s first Test ton puts him in an exclusive list of players, who have scored their maiden first-class and List A centuries on the international stage, mid-day highlights the other four
08 January,2026 08:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Karan ShankarENG vs AUS 5th Test: Former cricketers heap praise on Bethell's blistering ton
Bethell registered his maiden First-Class century. He also became the ninth English batsman to score a ton against the Aussies at the age of 22 or younger, according to ESPNcricinfo
07 January,2026 06:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWPL 2026: Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur reveals Mumbai Indians' mindset
"We have the same energy and excitement this season. We are going with a similar mindset like we did for the last three years and won two titles. Our mindset is to play good cricket," said Harmanpreet Kaur
07 January,2026 06:20 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