Deepti Sharma becomes third-highest wicket-taker to claim 150 T20I wickets
India’s star all-rounder Deepti Sharma created history during the third T20I against Sri Lanka by becoming the first Indian cricketer to claim 150 T20I wickets, while also rising to third place on the all-time women’s international wicket-takers list
27 December,2025 02:29 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | ANIEngland opener Ben Duckett reaches 3,000 Test runs milestone
England batter Ben Duckett crossed the 3,000-run mark in Test cricket during the Boxing Day Ashes Test against Australia at the MCG. In a run-chase of a modest 175 runs, Duckett crossed the 30-run mark for the first time in the series, scoring a 26-ball 34, with four boundaries and a six at a strike rate of 130.77
27 December,2025 12:29 PM IST | Melbourne [Australia] | ANIDeepti Sharma becomes joint highest wicket-taker in women’s T20Is
India all-rounder Deepti Sharma became the joint highest wicket-taker in women’s T20 Internationals alongside Australia’s Megan Schutt after taking 3 for 18 against Sri Lanka, reaching the landmark of 151 wickets
27 December,2025 10:38 AM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | AgenciesSara Tendulkar celebrates first Christmas at her Pilates studio in Andheri
Sachin Tendulkar’s daughter Sara celebrated Christmas in style at her newly opened Pilates Academy in Andheri. The fitness entrepreneur marked the occasion with festive décor, a Christmas tree, themed outfits, and shared glimpses of the celebration on Instagram
27 December,2025 10:27 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesRenuka, Deepti and Shafali power India to series-clinching T20I win over SL
Renuka Singh Thakur and Deepti Sharma starred with the ball before Shafali Verma’s explosive unbeaten 79 sealed India’s eight-wicket win and a 3-0 lead in the five-match series
27 December,2025 10:17 AM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | PTIStuart Broad slams ‘excessive movement’ on MCG pitch after 20-wicket Day One
Former England pacer Stuart Broad criticised the MCG surface, saying the extreme seam movement seen on Day One of the Boxing Day Test pointed to serious issues with the pitch
27 December,2025 10:08 AM IST | Melbourne | IANSRohit Sharma's presence helped helps Mumbai win against Uttarakhand
Batting first, Mumbai’s Khan brothers, opener Musheer (56-ball 55) and Test discard one-drop Sarfaraz (49-ball 55) shared a 107-run stand off 90 balls. After Tamore came to the crease following Sarfaraz’s dismissal at 133-4 in the 22nd over, he continued the good work, shouldering the responsibility well, stitching a 95-run partnership
27 December,2025 10:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureBora reveals bouncer plan behind Rohit Sharma’s first-ball dismissal
Uttarakhand pacer Devendra Singh Bora explained the strategy discussed with team management that led to Mumbai opener Rohit Sharma’s wicket off the very first ball in the Vijay Hazare Trophy clash
27 December,2025 09:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureAshes bloodiest openings: When day one belonged to the bowlers
With both England and Australia getting bowled out on the opening day at MCG on Friday, mid-day revisits previous Tests involving the two nations where 20 or more wickets fell on the first day
27 December,2025 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Rohan KoliJosh Tongue hails England bowlers after historic MCG 5-45
England pacer Josh Tongue praised the bowling unit after claiming a maiden five-wicket haul at the MCG in the fourth Ashes Test. Tongue led the attack at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, bagging 5-45 as the hosts were dismissed for 152. In doing so, he became the first England bowler this century to collect a five-wicket haul in a Test
27 December,2025 09:20 AM IST | Melbourne | AFPIN PHOTOS: Virat Kohli's 18-year-long wait to clinch IPL title comes to an end
27 December,2025 06:33 PM ISTAshes on a knife edge after 20-wicket Boxing Day Test opener at MCG
A frantic opening day witnesses 20 wickets, with the hosts 46 runs ahead at stumps; Australia pacer Michael Neser says he fulfilled a childhood dream by claiming 4-45 in his first-ever Boxing Day Test
27 December,2025 09:14 AM IST | Melbourne | AgenciesVijay Hazare Trophy: Virat Kohli, Pant fifties, Rinku's ton highlights so far
Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant struck half-centuries for Delhi, while Rinku Singh smashed a century and Aryan Juyal hit 134 as the Vijay Hazare Trophy saw big scores across matches, including Mumbai’s 331 against Uttarakhand
26 December,2025 06:32 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIMumbai clinch victory over Uttarakhand; Tamore and Musheer shine
Mumbai defeated Uttarakhand by 51 runs in a the Group C match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy despite Rohit Sharma’s golden duck. However, Hardik Tamore’s unbeaten 93 and fifties from Sarfaraz and Musheer Khan powered Mumbai to 331 before bowlers sealed the win
26 December,2025 06:28 PM IST | Jaipur | 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