Usman Khawaja, Australia’s first Muslim Test cricketer, announces international retirement after SCG fixture on Jan 4; slams racial stereotyping and scrutiny he faced during 15-year international career
03 January,2026 09:35 AM IST | AFPAs star batter Usman Khawaja prepares for his final Test at the SCG, mid-day recalls his four previous centuries in nine Tests here
03 January,2026 09:29 AM IST | Rohan KoliPotts is the only unused fast bowler from their original 16-man squad and gets his chance after Gus Atkinson limped off with a hamstring issue in Melbourne
03 January,2026 09:51 AM IST | AFPMumbai boy and No. 3 batter Karan, 31, who moved to Middle East to play on the international stage, is excited to showcase his talent at upcoming T20 World Cup
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03 January,2026 09:56 AM IST | A Correspondent“It’s great to be back after four-and-a-half years. I return with fresh energy and a clear vision to support the team’s growth and help the players achieve their full potential on the world stage,” said Marijne
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03 January,2026 10:05 AM IST | Rufus VedanayagamThe ISL has been on hold after the expiration of the Master’s Rights Agreement between AIFF and FSDL, the organisers of ISL
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30 December,2025 09:29 AM IST | A CorrespondentThe fifth and final Test match of the ongoing Ashes series is scheduled to be played from January 4 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Australia will look to seal the series 4-1, whereas the "Three Lions" will play for pride and try to end the series on a positive note
03 January,2026 11:30 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe first ODI match between Team India and New Zealand is scheduled to be played on January 11 at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium in Gujarat
02 January,2026 04:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentmid-day highlights Mumbai’s star batter’s month-long run fest that puts him in contention for a Team India spot as Ajit Agarkar-led national selection committee sits to pick the squad for the upcoming ODI series vs NZ, starting on January 11
02 January,2026 04:06 PM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureThe "Three Lions" have made two changes from their previous squad for the fourth Test match in Melbourne. Spinner Shoaib Bashir and pacer Matthew Potts have been picked in the team for the fifth clash
02 January,2026 03:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDuring a press conference that lasted for 50 minutes on Friday, Khawaja said that the Test match in Sydney would be his last appearance in international cricket, according to ESPNcricinfo
02 January,2026 02:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJason Gillespie was succeeded by former Pakistan cricketer Aaqib Javed across formats, who was also serving on the selection panel
02 January,2026 01:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShubman Gill amassed a staggering 754 runs in five Tests at an average of 75.40, scoring four centuries and registering a career-best 269. His run spree saw him shatter multiple records, achievements that could fill an entire chapter in a traditional 'history of cricket' book within a single series
02 January,2026 11:41 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentUsman Khawaja has made 87 Test appearances for Australia and has smashed 6206 runs, with a top score of 232 runs. He also has 16 centuries and 28 half-centuries to his name in the format
02 January,2026 11:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Sujay ShivalkarWhile announcing his retirement, Usman Khawaja, who was the first Muslim to play for the Aussies, criticised the racial stereotyping that he experienced in his career
02 January,2026 10:44 AM 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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