THIS Indian-origin batter earns Australia U-19 call-up for India tour
Neel Patel is a classic opening batsman who is also handy with the ball. He bowls off-spin, which has helped him succeed through junior cricket in Australia
03 August,2026 01:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFormer umpire Anil Chaudhary feels Virat Kohli's presence important for cricket
Former umpire Anil Chaudhary said that he has officiated Virat Kohli's matches since his teenage years and has known the Delhi-born cricketer for a long time
03 August,2026 01:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIPL 2027: Aiden Markram speaks about prospect of leading Lucknow Super Giants
South Africa's batsman Aiden Markram said that LSG's squad consists of some good leaders and he is not "too fussed" about the captaincy
03 August,2026 12:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBCCI names Auqib Nabi as Jasprit Bumrah's replacement in India's Test squad
Team India's lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the series as he has not yet fully recovered from the left knee injury. Following his absence, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Auqib Nabi as his replacement in India's squad
03 August,2026 10:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBoard of Control for Cricket in India pays tribute to Team India great Rahane
In Tests, he played 85 matches and 144 innings, scoring 5,077 runs, including 12 centuries and 26 fifties, at an average of 38.46 and a strike rate of 49.50
03 August,2026 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIND vs SL Tests | ‘I’m hoping to impress against quality batters’: Tanush Kotian
“I was supposed to be leaving for Bengaluru tomorrow [Monday], but now I will be going to Sri Lanka on Tuesday instead,” Kotian told mid-day on Sunday
03 August,2026 10:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureJasprit Bumrah set to miss Sri Lanka Test series due to knee injury
Premier Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is likely to sit out India's two-Test series in Sri Lanka following advice from the BCCI medical team regarding a knee issue
02 August,2026 03:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRoot names Stephen Fleming's appointment as key factor in Test captaincy return
Joe Root revealed that Stephen Fleming’s arrival as England's new Test head coach was a primary driver behind his decision to reassume the captaincy
02 August,2026 03:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent'I want to make home our fortress...': Roston Chase ahead of series decider
Ahead of the second match, West Indies’ Test skipper Roston Chase said that his men want to level up. They will look to execute their plans and secure the victory against Pakistan
01 August,2026 07:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBumrah clears fitness Test to feature in two-match Test series against Sri Lanka
India need to win seven of their remaining nine Tests of this World Test Championship cycle to remain in contention for a summit clash berth
01 August,2026 11:04 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIFans go down memory lane as 'baby-faced' Rohit Sharma flaunts clean-shaven look
In the picture, Rohit appeared with a new look, in which he has a neatly trimmed beard. His new look has triggered an outpouring of affection across social media platforms
31 July,2026 09:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRohit Sharma leads tribute for Team India's veteran batsman Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane's retirement also marked the end of the Indian side's iconic slip cordon, which, apart from Rahane, had the likes of Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Rohit Sharma
31 July,2026 08:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPAK vs SL 2nd Test: Fractured finger rules out Shan Masood from decider clash
Before the two-match Test series, Shan Masood was relieved of the captaincy after Pakistan suffered losses in 12 of 16 Test matches under his leadership
31 July,2026 06:57 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