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Now, desi girls eye T20 World Cup 2026 glory in England

That triumph in Navi Mumbai has given the Indian women’s cricket team fresh hope and a new challenge, to set the record straight in the shortest format as well, when the ICC T20 World Cup is held in England in June 2026

01 January,2026 09:14 AM IST | Santosh Suri
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T20 World Cup 2026: Surya’s sunshine boys hope for hurrah at home sweet home

The decision to reintegrate Shubman Gill, the Test and ODI vice-captain, into the 20-over setup backfired spectacularly with Suryakumar’s designated deputy failing to touch fifty in 15 innings since his recall after a 13-month absence for the Asia Cup

01 January,2026 09:19 AM IST | R Kaushik
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From T20 World Cup 2026 to FIFA World Cup, here are key dates you cannot miss

A quick guide to some high-octane sporting action fans should relish and cherish through this power-packed year

01 January,2026 09:28 AM IST | A Correspondent
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ICC Women’s T20I Rankings: Shafali, Renuka rise; Deepti stays at No. 1 spot

Shafali Verma has moved up four places after scores of 69 not out off 34 balls in the second T20I against Sri Lanka, followed by unbeaten knocks of 79 off 42 deliveries and 79 off 46 balls in the third and fourth matches in Thiruvananthapuram

31 December,2025 09:44 AM IST | PTI
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Abhinav Bindra-led Task Force urges Sports Ministry to set up NCSECB

Abhinav Bindra-led Task Force points to systemic gaps constraining sports governance in the country; Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya assures all recommendations will be implemented

31 December,2025 10:02 AM IST | PTI
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Carol's Rush of love!

Anthony, 48, is a model and singer from Ireland. The pair started dating after Rush divorced his first wife Tracy after 25 years of marriage in 2012

31 December,2025 09:54 AM IST | A Correspondent
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'Life more important than boxing': Jake Paul on Anthony Joshua’s car accident

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul was Joshua’s most recent opponent in a high-octane bout on December 19, which the latter won

31 December,2025 09:47 AM IST | Agencies
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Giles Shield: Ton-up Kartik helps SVIS earn draw against Dnyandeep

On the final day of the two-day match, Dnyandeep declared at a commanding 299-8 in their first innings, having secured a lead of 162

31 December,2025 09:49 AM IST | Rufus Vedanayagam
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MCA selection trials to be held for U-12 boys

Reporting time is 8.30 am. Online registration form on the MCA website to be filled by January 2

31 December,2025 09:52 AM IST | A Correspondent
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'Great stepping stone for tennis': Kyrgios after exhibition match win

“Really enjoyed the show,” she said, “and I feel like next time I play him I’m going to know the tactics, his strengths and his weaknesses, and it’s going to be a better match, for sure”

30 December,2025 09:25 AM IST | AP | PTI
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PM Narendra Modi hails bronze-winners Humpy, Erigaisi’s sheer grit

Erigaisi claimed a historic bronze medal at the FIDE World Rapid Championship in Doha, scoring 9.5 points —just one point behind world champion Magnus Carlsen. With his bronze medal, he became only the second Indian male player, after five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, to secure a podium finish at a World Rapid Championship

30 December,2025 09:09 AM IST | IANS
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Adam Peaty changes his name after marrying chef Gordon Ramsay’s daughter

British Olympic swimmer Peaty changes his name after marrying celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s daughter Holly in order to distance parents amidst family feud

30 December,2025 09:29 AM IST | A Correspondent
Giles Shield games called off due to unseasonal rainfall

Giles Shield games called off due to unseasonal rainfall

The waterlogged Karnataka Sporting Association ground and Azad Maidan were deemed unsafe for play by the umpires

02 January,2026 09:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus Vedanayagam
Here are Deepti Sharma's top three bowling performances in T20Is

Here are Deepti Sharma's top three bowling performances in T20Is

As star India all-rounder Sharma becomes highest wicket-taker in WT20Is (152 wickets), mid-day looks at her Top 3 bowling displays

02 January,2026 09:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Karan Shankar
Virushka shine on New Year’s Day

Virushka shine on New Year’s Day

Superstar India batter Virat Kohli and his Bollywood star wife Anushka Sharma ooze class in first Instagram post of 2026

02 January,2026 09:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
Here are Mumbai's Sarfaraz Khan's blistering knocks in December

Here are Mumbai's Sarfaraz Khan's blistering knocks in December

mid-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 09:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
Ashes | 'I definitely think it can spin...': Todd Murphy on Sydney pitch

Ashes | 'I definitely think it can spin...': Todd Murphy on Sydney pitch

Australia off-spinner Todd Murphy says SCG pitch looks very green three days before fifth Test; feels pace may dominate once again, with spinners having a limited role

02 January,2026 09:37 AM IST | Sydney | AFP
'Keeper Pant’s ODI spot in doubt ahead of NZ series

'Keeper Pant’s ODI spot in doubt ahead of NZ series

While Ruturaj Gaikwad, a specialist opener, was tried at No. 4, Pant was left cooling his heels during all the three games

02 January,2026 09:00 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Ashwin concerned about future of ODI after Virat and Rohit's retirement

Ashwin concerned about future of ODI after Virat and Rohit's retirement

Ravichandran Ashwin pointed out how several people started watching the Vijay Hazare Trophy only to see their icons, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, feature in the tournament

01 January,2026 05:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sanjana Ganesan shares adorable pictures with Jasprit Bumrah and son Angad

Sanjana Ganesan shares adorable pictures with Jasprit Bumrah and son Angad

The first picture shows the pacer and Sanjana sharing warm smiles, and in the second picture, Sanjana is seen sharing an adorable and candid moment with her son Angad

01 January,2026 04:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ashes: Australia announce 15-member squad for Sydney clash

Ashes: Australia announce 15-member squad for Sydney clash

In the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins, stand-in captain Steve Smith will continue to lead the Australian pack. Cummins had missed out on the first two Test matches of the Ashes series after he failed to recover in time due to a lower back injury

01 January,2026 03:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Father’s Day 2025: Rohit Sharma opens up on his father’s sacrifices

    Father’s Day 2025: Rohit Sharma opens up on his father’s sacrifices

    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

    14 June,2025 07:10 PM IST
    Enzo Maresca steps down as Chelsea head coach after 18 months

    Enzo Maresca steps down as Chelsea head coach after 18 months

    Chelsea part ways with coach Enzo after recent string of poor performances and manager’s public comments about lack of support from board and fans

    02 January,2026 09:46 AM IST | London | AFP

    English Premier League | ‘We must adapt, change’: Ruben Amorim

    Ahead of Wolves clash tonight, Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim says players missing out due to injuries has forced him to tweak formation to improve

    30 December,2025 09:22 AM IST | London | AFP

    Currently at 956, Ronaldo eyes 1000 goals before ending career

    And the 40-year-old Portugal superstar is in no doubt he’ll get there. “I will reach that number for sure, if no injuries,” Ronaldo said late on Sunday at the Globe Soccer Awards here, where he was named the best player in the Middle East

    30 December,2025 09:04 AM IST | Dubai | AP | PTI
    British professional boxer Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital

    British professional boxer Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital

    Joshua was travelling on Monday with Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele on a highway linking Lagos and Ibadan when their SUV rammed a stationary truck

    02 January,2026 09:56 AM IST | Lagos | AFP
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