India, fresh from a 2-0 rout of West Indies, meet Test world champions South Africa in what promises to be an evenly matched contest in Kolkata. That came on the back of their stirring, unchecked run in the inaugural ICC KnockOut Trophy (as the Champions Trophy was then called) in Bangladesh in 1998
14 November,2025 09:34 AM IST | R KaushikHead coach Gautam Gambhir’s preference for batting depth makes Axar a strong contender. Yet, Kuldeep’s form and ability to strike in clusters have kept the discussion open till the morning of the match
14 November,2025 09:38 AM IST | PTIInterestingly, Khanvilkar’s name was missing from the list released by the Sharad Pawar-Ashish Shehlar group on the eve of the election, but he reckoned it was a blessing in disguise
14 November,2025 09:43 AM IST | Subodh MayureThakur, 34, who represented Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) claiming 13 scalps from 10 games last season, was traded to MI for Rs 2 crore on Thursday
14 November,2025 09:48 AM IST | Subodh MayureIndia’s world champion 10m air pistol shooter Samrat Rana tells mid-day that the secret to his success is intense technical training, deep breathing, and the ability to ignore the scoreboard while pulling the trigger
14 November,2025 09:52 AM IST | S KannanThe AVM boys won 22-11 in extra time, after both sides were locked at 16-16 at the end of regulation time
14 November,2025 10:03 AM IST | Rufus VedanayagamWorld No. 15 Sen prevailed over World No. 20 Teh 21-13, 21-11. The Indian will face former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the quarter-finals
14 November,2025 10:06 AM IST | PTIThe season will get underway on Thursday, November 27 and conclude on Sunday, April 12, 2026
14 November,2025 10:01 AM IST | Prakash GosaviArjun dumped Leko 3-1 in the first set of the tie-breaker itself, while Harikrishna drew the first and then won the second for an overall 2.5-1.5 victory that took him to the last-16
14 November,2025 09:56 AM IST | PTIJyothi then claimed the compound women’s individual crown with a hard-fought 147-145 win over Prithika, 17, in an all-India final
14 November,2025 09:59 AM IST | PTI“We wanted to remember all those who have lost loved ones. We’ll try tomorrow to pay tribute to all these people by trying to put smiles on the faces of those who come to the stadium,” said Mbappe on Thursday
13 November,2025 10:56 AM IST | AFPEngland manager Thomas Tuchel believes Serbia will be a totally different side under new coach Paunovic; insists 5-0 victory over them previously counts for nothing
13 November,2025 10:57 AM IST | AgenciesTeam India's Jasprit Bumrah claimed five wickets by conceding 27 runs in his spell of 14 overs
14 November,2025 02:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the second session, Bumrah and Kuldeep added one more wicket to their tally, while Mohammed Siraj (2/47) redeemed himself with two quick wickets
14 November,2025 02:31 PM IST | Kolkata | PTIFollowing Sai Sudharsan's snub, former cricketer Dodda Ganesh criticised the team management by saying they are playing musical chairs without vision. So far, having played five Test matches, Sudharsan has scored 273 runs with an average of 30.33. He also has two half-centuries, with a top score of 87
14 November,2025 02:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAfter completing 27 overs, Bumrah helped the side claim two wickets. Along with him, wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav also picked up one wicket for 24 runs in seven overs. Wiaan Mulder and Tony de Zorzi are still unbeaten at the crease
14 November,2025 11:54 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJoe Root said that it would be the best achievement for him if the "Three Lions" managed to win the series, without him scoring a century. The first Ashes Test is scheduled to be played at the Optus Stadium in Perth from November 21
14 November,2025 11:54 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBefore the first Test match against England, there will be discussions about whether to send Labuschagne or Cameron Green at the number three spot. Green has also started to bowl and will be looked at as a long-term number three option
14 November,2025 11:00 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPeople will keep a tab on Rishabh Pant, as the left-hander has made his first appearance in international cricket after the injury. South Africa's lead pacer, Kagiso Rabada, will not feature in the match due to rib injury. In his place, Corbin Bosch has been selected for the Eden clash
14 November,2025 10:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Team India skipper said that it is a huge honour for him to lead the side at the iconic Eden Gardens. India will take on South Africa in the first Test starting tomorrow
13 November,2025 07:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWith Shubman Gill leading a young Indian pack, the South African skipper feels the contest will be exciting, and his side is looking forward to playing against the best team. The first Test match between India and South Africa is scheduled to be played at the Eden Gardens from Friday
13 November,2025 06:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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
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During the match, the situation worsened for the Portuguese team when Ronaldo was sent off after he swung an elbow at Dara O'Shea. Initially, the 40-year-old football star was shown a yellow card, but was later upgraded to red after the VAR review
14 November,2025 12:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentEx-India captain and striker Bhaichung Bhutia slams federation after national players make desperate plea to commence Indian Super League; insists a newly-elected body should revive Indian football from scratch
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Drubbing Peter Leko of Hungary 2-0 in the first set of the tie-break games, Arjun has to meet Aronian, who has displayed great form coming into the round of 16 and it looks like an evenly-poised match on form even though Arjun enjoys a decent rating advantage
14 November,2025 01:16 PM IST | Panaji | PTIADVERTISEMENT
