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KL Rahul finishes off in style; Team India seal victory by four wickets

Team India stalwart Virat Kohli missed his well-deserved century by just seven runs. Facing 91 deliveries, the right-handed batsman garnered 93 runs, which was laced with eight boundaries and a maximum

11 January,2026 09:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Jacques Kallis speaks about Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's feature in ODI WC 2027

The ODI World Cup 2027 is all set to be co-hosted by South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. Till the time the tournament arrives, Rohit will already be in his 40s, whereas Virat will be in his late 30s

11 January,2026 07:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Mark Boucher expresses confidence about Virat Kohli's participation in ODI WC 27

Mark Boucher said that there is nothing wrong with Kohli's fitness and the Indian team will need his services for the global tournament. The ODI World Cup 2027 will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia

11 January,2026 06:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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T20 WC 2026: Dewald Brevis looks to enjoy his game ahead of global tournament

Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa is placed in Group D of the tournament along with teams such as Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Arab Emirates

11 January,2026 04:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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IND vs NZ 1st ODI: Team India win toss, elect to bowl first against New Zealand

Team India's second-choice wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the entire three-match ODI series, as he has sustained a side strain (oblique muscle tear). Dhruv Jurel has been named as his replacement for series. The fans will be excited to witness elegant strokes from the bigwigs of Indian cricket, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

11 January,2026 01:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Team India rely on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma for Kiwi challenge in Kotambi

In-form senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli headline India’s settled batting line-up as hosts eye a winning start in three-match ODI series against New Zealand, beginning today

11 January,2026 09:21 AM IST | Vadodara | PTI
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Jemi jams with legendary cricketer Sunny G and her special ‘bat-ar’

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar gifts bat-shaped guitar to women’s cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues; duo belt out tunes together

11 January,2026 09:18 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

WPL 2026:Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Vastrakar out for 2 weeks with injury

The 26-year-old, who last played a competitive game in the T20 World Cup in October 2024, was bough for Rs 85 lakh at the auction

11 January,2026 09:06 AM IST | Navi Mumbai | PTI

WPL 2026 | 'Nadine de Klerk did all the work for us': RCB’s Smriti

De Klerk hit a sublime 63 off 44 balls to clinch victory off the last ball of the match. Earlier, she also picked up 4-26 to restrict MI to a moderate total of 154-6

11 January,2026 09:04 AM IST | Navi Mumbai | PTI

WPL 2026: Mumbai Indians emerge victorious by 50 runs against Delhi Capitals

Sciver-Brunt hammered a 46-ball 70, while Harmanpreet -- smarting from a last-ball defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday -- slammed an unbeaten 74 off 42 balls as Mumbai Indians posted a fighting 195 for 4 on the back of fine form from the two stalwarts

11 January,2026 08:47 AM IST | Navi Mumbai | PTI

Michael Klinger hopeful of Anushka Sharma representing India at highest level

Gujarat Giants head coach Michael Klinger heaps praise on debutant Sharma after she impresses with 30-ball 44 in her maiden WPL outing as GG edge UP Warriorz by 10 runs in a high-scoring encounter

11 January,2026 08:43 AM IST | Navi Mumbai | Subodh Mayure

IND vs NZ 1st ODI | Skipper Bracewell: 'Leaning on Jamieson to lead pace attack'

Michael Bracewell on Saturday said he would lean on all-rounder Kyle Jamieson to lead the pace attack and confirmed an ODI debut for 24-year-old Kristian Clarke in the first match against India

11 January,2026 08:36 AM IST | Vadodara | PTI

IND vs NZ: Shubman Gill focused on present after T20 World Cup 2026 snub

The 26-year-old was not considered for next month’s T20 World Cup despite leading India in the longer formats. He has played 36 T20Is for India, scoring 869 runs at an average of 28.03 with a strike-rate of 138.59

11 January,2026 08:24 AM IST | Vadodara | PTI

    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