With only a few matches left before the T20 World Cup, vice-captain Shubman finds himself under scrutiny as he faces crucial test to rediscover form with India taking on South Africa at Dharamsala on Sunday
14 December,2025 08:29 AM IST | PTIWith India continuing to experiment in the middle-order in the build-up to next year’s T20 World Cup, Tilak said adaptability has become a key requirement in the shortest format
14 December,2025 08:32 AM IST | PTI“And then also giving everybody a good run. See what works here, what doesn’t work. But yeah, we’re pretty clear in terms of what we want,” Shukri Conrad said
14 December,2025 08:35 AM IST | AgenciesKhawaja missed the second Test in Brisbane, which the hosts won by eight-wickets, due to worsening back spasms, which also limited his role in the opening Test at Perth
14 December,2025 08:38 AM IST | IANSPrior to his recent injury, Hazlewood was on the comeback trail from a hamstring strain he picked up while playing in the Sheffield Shield in preparation for the Ashes series
14 December,2025 08:40 AM IST | IANSOne positive sample from Bengaluru for the disease stamps the move as wise. Nevertheless, Fynbos is expected to assert her supremacy in the 1000 Guineas (Gr 1), the feature event of Sunday’s, six-race card. Kings Gambit and Kavya will likely vie for second place
14 December,2025 08:41 AM IST | Prakash Gosavi“I’m starting 2026 with an all or nothing mentality. It’s going to demand something from my body, that’s not produced before,” Lyles, a brand ambassador for the Pune Marathon said on Saturday
14 December,2025 08:44 AM IST | PTIThe tournament features six teams comprising of top class players such as Viswanathan Anand, D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Alireza Firouzja, Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, and Wesley So, to name a few
14 December,2025 08:47 AM IST | A CorrespondentIndian paddler Diya Chitale and her mixed-doubles partner Manush Shah at the WTT Finals in Hong Kong as they lost all three of their group-stage matches
14 December,2025 08:53 AM IST | Ronan CarvalhoF1 world champ Lando Norris’s girlfriend Magui Corceiro opens up on their relationship after couple shared passionate kiss following McLaren driver’s triumph in Abu Dhabi last Sunday
14 December,2025 08:56 AM IST | A CorrespondentEnglish Premier League: "I’m so surprised, with all the years that he’s done in the league," said Manchester City deputy Kolo Toure
14 December,2025 08:59 AM IST | AFPFootball legend Lionel Messi’s first stop during India visit turns into chaos as fans barely get a glimpse of star due to poor planning; angry crowd vandalise Salt Lake Stadium
14 December,2025 09:06 AM IST | Debasish DattaThe tourists were crushed in the first two Ashes Tests in Perth and Brisbane by eight wickets, and only a win at Adelaide Oval this week will be enough to keep the five-match series alive.
15 December,2025 09:03 AM IST | Adelaide | AFPA strong bowling effort helps India bundle out South Africa for just 117 before opener Abhishek Sharma’s 18-ball 35 guides hosts to a commanding 7-wicket win with 25 balls to spare; SKY & Co go 2-1 up in five-match T20I series
15 December,2025 09:00 AM IST | Dharamsala | AgenciesHaving put to chase a target of 118 runs, Team India posted 120 runs for the loss of three wickets in 15.5 overs. With this, the "Men in Blue" have taken a lead by 2-1 against the Proteas in the five-match T20I series
14 December,2025 10:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAfter winning the toss, skipper Suryakumar stated that bowling first would be a good decision. The side has also made two changes: Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah have made way for Harshit Rana and Kuldeep Yadav
14 December,2025 07:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe IPL 2026 auction will take place in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. So far, Cameron Green has featured in 21 T20I matches for Australia and has scored 521 runs, with a career best score of an unbeaten 62 runs
14 December,2025 04:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai Ranji Trophy all-rounder Vinayak Bhoir, bought by Salman Khan-owned Delhi Superheros for Rs 3 lakh at the ISPL Season 3 auction, believes tennis-ball cricket offers a strong Plan B and a viable career option
13 December,2025 10:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureIndia captain Suryakumar Yadav said Abhishek Sharma can’t win matches every time and admitted he and Shubman Gill should have batted deeper after India suffered a 51-run defeat to South Africa in the second T20I
13 December,2025 10:24 AM IST | Mullanpur | PTIIndia assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said Shubman Gill has been “a bit too tight” since his T20 return and is trying to justify his place. The team wants Gill to free up and bat with the same freedom he shows in the IPL
13 December,2025 10:22 AM IST | Mullanpur | PTIFourteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a sensational 171 off 95 balls as India U-19 posted a record 433-6 and crushed hosts UAE by 234 runs in the opening match of the U-19 Asia Cup in Dubai
13 December,2025 10:18 AM IST | Dubai | PTIADVERTISEMENT
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 event, Messi shared a warm hug with the Indian football legend, Sunil Chhetri. Messi greeted the Secunderabad-born footballer with Argentina's national football team jersey
15 December,2025 08:54 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe project was formally launched at Wankhede Stadium by Fadnavis in the presence of football icon Lionel Messi, and prominent personalities, including footballers Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul
Sachin Tendulkar said that Lionel Messi has achieved everything in his sport, and everybody admires him for his dedication and commitment
A total of 126 professional golfers will participate in the tournament, including players from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, the Czech Republic, Italy, the United States and Uganda
14 December,2025 04:45 PM IST | Mumbai | Amarjeet SinghADVERTISEMENT
