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ODIs: Rohit Sharma overtakes Sachin, Dravid

After a match-winning knock against England in the second ODI, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma overtook two countrymen in the format. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)

10 February,2025 03:02 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar
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"Just another day in office", says Team India skipper Rohit

Rohit Sharma's 119-run knock was his first century since October 2023. In his lean patch, the veteran smashed five half-centuries in 13 matches. Across formats, this was his first century since March 2024 when he hit 104 against England at Dharamsala

10 February,2025 01:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Not India, not Australia, Ravi Shastri feels this team could be dangerous

Pakistan will begin their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against New Zealand in Karachi on February 19 before taking on arch-rivals India on February 23 in Dubai. Looking at Pakistan's team combination, Ravi Shastri stated that the team should make it to the knockout stages

10 February,2025 08:33 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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After rare loss, Gukesh eyes comeback against Caruana

Gukesh suffered a rare setback in normal time control on Sunday, losing to Caruana in the first game of the quarterfinals. The Indian is now under pressure to perform with his black pieces and draw level with Caruana who has been dreaming of being a world champion for a few years now

10 February,2025 02:24 PM IST | PTI
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Australia win second Test and sweep series against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s resistance lasted just 26 minutes, losing Kusal Mendis for 50 and Lahiru Kumara for nine. 

10 February,2025 07:33 AM IST | AFP
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Bosch replaces Nortje in SA’s CT squad

Nortje was ruled out of the marquee ICC event with a recurring back injury last month.

10 February,2025 07:36 AM IST | PTI
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‘Quite clear handball’

After being knocked out due to controversial goal from Brighton, Chelsea boss Maresca says not having Video Assistant Referee makes things complicated

10 February,2025 07:39 AM IST | AFP
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Shuttler Sindhu out with hamstring issues

The tournament is set to be played in Qingdao from February 11-16 with the Indian shuttlers currently undergoing training at a camp in Guwahati.

10 February,2025 07:41 AM IST | PTI
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Dhamne wins maiden Pro ITF singles title in Tunisia

The 17-year-old had entered the main draw as a qualifier, thus winning eight matches on the trot in as many days.

10 February,2025 07:45 AM IST | PTI
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Mbappe secures Madrid 1-1 draw against Atletico

Atletico shaded a close first half but were left holding on in the second period as the hosts stepped up a gear at the Santiago Bernabeu

10 February,2025 07:47 AM IST | AFP
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Switzerland’s Jil has her fill at Mumbai WTA singles final

The former World No. 21 was in complete control and added another accolade to her name. 

10 February,2025 08:07 AM IST | Agencies
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Irish boxer Cooney dies of head injuries in bout

The fight was stopped in the ninth round and Cooney was taken to hospital. It was his first defence of the Celtic super-featherweight title.

10 February,2025 07:53 AM IST | AFP
Can Rohit Sharma deliver consistently? Sanjay Manjrekar weighs in on possibility

Can Rohit Sharma deliver consistently? Sanjay Manjrekar weighs in on possibility

Speaking about Rohit's knock, Sanjay Manjrekar said that the veteran's century was for the team's cause but it held much more importance for the skipper on a personal level. Rohit's approach wasn't the one that he used to cause menace in the 2019 ODI World Cup

10 February,2025 06:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"Champions Trophy a chance for Virat and Rohit to prove themselves": Harbhajan

Harbhajan Singh also feels that ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, India will have an advantage following the familiarity with Dubai's track will give the "Men in Blue" an edge over the "Green Shirts" in their much-awaited clash

10 February,2025 05:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shah announces

Shah announces "Donate Organs, Save Lives" initiative ahead of 3rd IND-ENG ODI

Jay Shah took to his official social media handle to make the announcement and also stated the sports' power to create a strong impact off-field. Coming to the ODI series between India and England, the "Three Lions" are trailing the three-match series by 2-0 against the "Men in Blue"

10 February,2025 03:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Thakare puts Vidarbha on top v TN

Thakare puts Vidarbha on top v TN

Tamil Nadu are trailing by a considerable 194 runs after allowing Vidarbha to post 353 in their first innings.

10 February,2025 07:30 AM IST | Nagpur | PTI
Ankit Kumar smashes ton, Kotian, Mulani misses out on century completion

Ankit Kumar smashes ton, Kotian, Mulani misses out on century completion

Having dismissed Mumbai for 315 some 40 minutes into the morning session, Haryana were 263-5 at stumps on Day Two.

10 February,2025 07:27 AM IST | Kolkata | Arup Chatterjee

"Whole team has done well together": MI Cape Town skipper Rashid Khan

MI Cape Town skipper Rashid Khan reflects on team’s maiden SA20 title; experienced Afghanistan campaigner finds Saturday’s triumph unbelievable

10 February,2025 07:19 AM IST | Johannesburg | Ashwin Ferro
Rohit silences retirement speculations by smashing 32nd ton vs England

Rohit silences retirement speculations by smashing 32nd ton vs England

India skipper returns to form with blazing 119 off just 90 balls as hosts comfortably chase 305-run target, beating England by four wickets to seal three-match ODI series 2-0

10 February,2025 07:13 AM IST | Cuttack | PTI
Rohit's sparkling ton guides India to four-wicket win over England

Rohit's sparkling ton guides India to four-wicket win over England

During the knock, Rohit also reached 49 international centuries to move past Rahul Dravid's count of 48. Rohit was also involved in a deflating 136-run stand with his opening partner Shubman Gill (60, 52, 9x4, 1x6), the sixth such occasion of them engaging a 100-plus alliance

09 February,2025 10:02 PM IST | Cuttack | PTI
Ravichandran Ashwin names strongest teams in the Champions Trophy 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin names strongest teams in the Champions Trophy 2025

Australia will miss out on two key players. Mitchell Marsh who has sustained a back injury has already been ruled out of the tournament. All-rounder Marcus Stoinis who announced that he will be retiring from ODI cricket has also removed himself from Australia's Champions Trophy 2025 squad

09 February,2025 08:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kevin Pietersen gives his verdict on India vs England ODI series

    Kevin Pietersen gives his verdict on India vs England ODI series

    On the sidelines of the launch of an event in an exclusive chat with mid-day, former England cricketer and captain Kevin Pietersen gets candid about cricket, his current favourite Team India player as well as other India favourites, but not without revealing his love for golf, and lastly what he thinks will come out of India vs England ODI series

    06 February,2025 08:23 PM IST | Mumbai
    La Liga: Kylian Mbappe secures Real Madrid derby draw against Atletico Madrid

    La Liga: Kylian Mbappe secures Real Madrid derby draw against Atletico Madrid

    Reigning champions Real Madrid lead second-place Atletico by a single point, with Barcelona, third, given the chance to cut the gap on the top two when they face Sevilla on Sunday

    09 February,2025 03:47 PM IST | Madrid | AFP

    ISL: Hyderabad FC register comfortable 3-1 victory over Mohammedan SC

    Interestingly, Gomez began the second half with equal precision and industriousness to make a move happen in the final third

    09 February,2025 03:07 PM IST | Hyderabad | IANS

    ISL: Chennaiyin beat East Bengal 3-0 on record-breaking night for Coyle, Shields

    With the involvement in the goal, Shields also created his 66th chance of the campaign, breaking the record for most chances created in a single season

    09 February,2025 03:03 PM IST | Kolkata | IANS
    09 February,2025 07:53 AM IST | London | AP | PTI
    09 February,2025 07:44 AM IST | Manchester | AFP
    Christophany reigns supreme

    Christophany reigns supreme

    Sandesh went on to record a fine treble for the day with two more quick winners.

    10 February,2025 07:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Prakash Gosavi

    India’s Gukesh takes on Caruana in quarters

    10 February,2025 07:55 AM IST | Hamburg | PTI
    09 February,2025 03:37 PM IST | Hamburg (Germany) | PTI
    09 February,2025 02:07 PM IST | Rotterdam, Netherlands | AFP
    09 February,2025 07:56 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
    09 February,2025 07:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Prakash Gosavi
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