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'We made the ball with wood...': Romario Shepherd reflects on his journey

'We made the ball with wood...': Romario Shepherd reflects on his journey

Romario Shepherd revealed that back then, he, along with his friends, used to shape a wooden piece into a ball and use coconut branches as a willow. A batsman now known for towering maximums was once a player trying to find gaps while batting

09 April,2026 03:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
West Bengal polls: PM Modi slams TMC, calls for change in state

West Bengal polls: PM Modi slams TMC, calls for change in state

Addressing a public meeting in Haldia—considered a stronghold of Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari— PM Modi claimed that while the country is progressing, the current state administration is holding Bengal back

09 April,2026 02:40 PM IST | Haldia | mid-day online correspondent
IPL 2026 | Break helped me stay fresh and excited: Virat Kohli

IPL 2026 | Break helped me stay fresh and excited: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli feels that taking regular breaks from the game has kept him mentally sharp and prevented burnout. The star batter scored his 28th IPL fifty as RCB started their season with a win against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

08 April,2026 05:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
IPL 2026: Ruturaj Gaikwad wins the toss, CSK elect to bowl first against RCB

IPL 2026: Ruturaj Gaikwad wins the toss, CSK elect to bowl first against RCB

Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss, and CSK will bowl first against RCB. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings will face off at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

08 April,2026 05:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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