Matthew Hayden urges Rohit Sharma to decide his fate ahead of 2027 ODI World Cup
Australian legend Matthew Hayden believes Rohit Sharma's international future rests on his hunger and drive, following the Indian veteran's standout ODI century against England
12 August,2026 09:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMatthew Hayden backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for all-format success
Australian legend Matthew Hayden praises 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, stating he has the mental toughness and skill to excel in both formats
12 August,2026 06:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent'It’s a goal that I want to achieve...': David Miller ahead of global showpiece
South African batsman David Miller said that winning a World Cup is one of the goals that he wants to achieve. The left-handed batsman said that he will be focused on making a cut into South Africa's squad for the ODI World Cup 2027
12 August,2026 03:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPAK vs ENG Tests: Injured Shan Masood returns to training ahead of series
The first Test match is scheduled to be played from August 19 at the Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds. The three-match Test series between the teams will be a part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 cycle
12 August,2026 02:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIND vs SL Tests: Ajinkya Rahane to make commentary debut ahead of series
Ahead of the series, former cricketer Ajinkya Rahane is set to make his Test commentary debut. He will join the Sony Sports Network's commentary panel
12 August,2026 02:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIND vs AFG T20Is: Afghanistan to host India for three matches in New Delhi
According to several media reports, the series will see both teams clashing against each other on September 13, 15, and 17. Currently, Team India will gear up for a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka
12 August,2026 02:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent‘Kohli insisted on fitness first’: SA legend Jonty Rhodes
SA fielding great Jonty reveals how then skipper Virat helped convert an Indian team that had just a couple of great fielders to the current lot where you don’t need to hide anymore
12 August,2026 10:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureRajat Patidar enjoys beach vacation ahead of Duleep Trophy
Patidar led RCB to their IPL title defence this year, and will be hoping to further his claims of an India recall by performing in the Duleep Trophy
12 August,2026 10:11 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentHanif’s 10th death anniversary: Pakistan great’s son Shoaib rues no honour for d
A year after his marathon 337, Hanif went on to score what was the highest first-class innings then, 499, before he was run out
12 August,2026 09:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Bipin DaniSri Lanka spinners can hurt vulnerable Indian batters: Farveez Maharoof
The two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka kicks off in Galle on Saturday, with 24 crucial World Test Championship (WTC) points on the line for both teams to boost their chances of entering the final in June 2027
12 August,2026 09:50 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSIn Photos: Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out of The Hundred with hamstring injury
08 August,2026 05:11 PM ISTJonty Rhodes discusses decline in bilateral ODIs in modern day cricket
South Africa legend Jonty Rhodes discusses the future of 50-over cricket, player choices, and how Virat Kohli transformed India's fielding standards
11 August,2026 07:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentT Dilip reflects on his fielding medal initiative and its impact on Team India
Former fielding coach T Dilip cherishes the quiet dressing-room moment following India's 2024 T20 World Cup win and explains the vision behind fielding medal tradition
11 August,2026 06:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFarveez Maharoof wants consistency from Sri Lanka ahead of India Test series
Former Sri Lanka all-rounder Farveez Maharoof highlights the need for batting consistency and labels Dinesh Chandimal a key player for the Test series against India
11 August,2026 05:59 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