Pant, Siraj's future in focus as BCCI selection panel set to announce squad
The first ODI match between Team India and New Zealand is scheduled to be played on January 11 at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium in Gujarat
02 January,2026 04:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHere are Mumbai's Sarfaraz Khan's blistering knocks in December
mid-day highlights Mumbai’s star batter’s month-long run fest that puts him in contention for a Team India spot as Ajit Agarkar-led national selection committee sits to pick the squad for the upcoming ODI series vs NZ, starting on January 11
02 January,2026 04:06 PM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureAshes: Shoaib Bashir picked in England’s squad for Sydney clash
The "Three Lions" have made two changes from their previous squad for the fourth Test match in Melbourne. Spinner Shoaib Bashir and pacer Matthew Potts have been picked in the team for the fifth clash
02 January,2026 03:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPat Cummins, Shikhar Dhawan congratulate Khawaja after retirement announcement
During a press conference that lasted for 50 minutes on Friday, Khawaja said that the Test match in Sydney would be his last appearance in international cricket, according to ESPNcricinfo
02 January,2026 02:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJason Gillespie reveals reasons for parting ways with Pakistan Cricket Board
Jason Gillespie was succeeded by former Pakistan cricketer Aaqib Javed across formats, who was also serving on the selection panel
02 January,2026 01:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTeam India skipper Shubman Gill reflects on highs and lows of 2025
Shubman Gill amassed a staggering 754 runs in five Tests at an average of 75.40, scoring four centuries and registering a career-best 269. His run spree saw him shatter multiple records, achievements that could fill an entire chapter in a traditional 'history of cricket' book within a single series
02 January,2026 11:41 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIs Australia ready to fill Usman Khawaja-sized opening gap?
Usman Khawaja has made 87 Test appearances for Australia and has smashed 6206 runs, with a top score of 232 runs. He also has 16 centuries and 28 half-centuries to his name in the format
02 January,2026 11:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Sujay ShivalkarAshes: Sydney Test to be Usman Khawaja’s final international appearance
While announcing his retirement, Usman Khawaja, who was the first Muslim to play for the Aussies, criticised the racial stereotyping that he experienced in his career
02 January,2026 10:44 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent'Keeper Pant’s ODI spot in doubt ahead of NZ series
While Ruturaj Gaikwad, a specialist opener, was tried at No. 4, Pant was left cooling his heels during all the three games
02 January,2026 10:11 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIGiles Shield games called off due to unseasonal rainfall
The waterlogged Karnataka Sporting Association ground and Azad Maidan were deemed unsafe for play by the umpires
02 January,2026 09:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus VedanayagamRobin Uthappa names two promising Indian cricketers to watch out for in 2026
02 January,2026 01:01 PM ISTHere are Deepti Sharma's top three bowling performances in T20Is
As star India all-rounder Sharma becomes highest wicket-taker in WT20Is (152 wickets), mid-day looks at her Top 3 bowling displays
02 January,2026 09:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Karan ShankarVirushka shine on New Year’s Day
Superstar India batter Virat Kohli and his Bollywood star wife Anushka Sharma ooze class in first Instagram post of 2026
02 January,2026 09:48 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesAshes | 'I definitely think it can spin...': Todd Murphy on Sydney pitch
Australia off-spinner Todd Murphy says SCG pitch looks very green three days before fifth Test; feels pace may dominate once again, with spinners having a limited role
02 January,2026 09:37 AM IST | Sydney | AFPFather’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