Considering that the next ODI series is six months away, Chopra said that Rohit has nothing to prove to anyone. He is hopeful that the injuries don't become an issue for the "Men in Blue" leading to the marquee tournament
16 January,2026 04:58 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentHarleen Deol played a crucial role in the run chase. Facing just 39 deliveries, she smashed an unbeaten 64 runs, which was laced with 12 boundaries
16 January,2026 06:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentHolding a first-innings lead of 103 runs, the SVIS boys made decisive use of their second-innings, batting on the final day
16 January,2026 09:10 AM IST | Rufus VedanayagamEx-Man City footballer and pundit Micah makes shocking revelation to leave England legends Linekar and Shearer stunned
16 January,2026 09:07 AM IST | A CorrespondentHowever, the men’s duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost 27-25, 21-23, 19-21 to Japan’s Hiroki Midorikawa and Kyohei Yamashita. Kidambi Srikanth and H S Prannoy also exited, losing to France’s Christo Popov, and Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew respectively
16 January,2026 09:04 AM IST | PTI“At this club, a draw is bad enough, a tragedy. Imagine a defeat like this. It’s painful and I’m sure that all the fans are hurt. If anyone is responsible for this defeat, it’s me,” said a candid Arbeloa, who took the reins from Xabi Alonso on Tuesday
16 January,2026 09:02 AM IST | AgenciesSabalenka and World No. 3 Coco Gauff are on the same side of the draw and will meet in the semi-finals if they make it that far
16 January,2026 08:59 AM IST | AFPArsenal boss Arteta urges team not to dwell on 3-2 first-leg win over Chelsea because Blues are capable of coming up with a big fight in return encounter
16 January,2026 08:53 AM IST | AFPAssistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate believes Team India need to restore their dominance at home after crushing defeat to NZ in second ODI
16 January,2026 08:40 AM IST | PTIBangladesh Cricket Board stared at the prospect of the Bangladesh Premier League coming to a halt after senior national players revolted against it for not sacking director Najmul Islam
16 January,2026 08:48 AM IST | PTIIndia’s target was revised to 96 in 37 overs after rain interrupted proceedings with the total reading 21-1 in four overs
16 January,2026 08:34 AM IST | PTILizelle Lee’s commanding strokeplay, backed by Shafali Verma’s all-round impact, laid the foundation for Delhi Capitals’s first win under captain Jemimah Rodrigues
16 January,2026 08:42 AM IST | IANSFor a player barely into his teens, joining such elite company underlines, quickly Vaibhav is fast becoming the face of India’s youth campaign and the youngest half-centurion in U-19 World Cup history.
17 January,2026 06:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA rising trend of students opting for homeschooling in Mumbai is raising concerns about its impact on local cricket talent and academic standards. Experts warn that students from other states may gain an advantage in inter-school tournaments, while strict schools struggle to balance academics and sports
17 January,2026 09:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Jagdish AchrekarLeg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi has been included in India’s T20I squad for the New Zealand series in place of injured all-rounder Washington Sundar, while batter Shreyas Iyer has been drafted in for the first three matches after Tilak Varma was ruled out with a side strain
17 January,2026 08:23 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIRCB's Shreyanka Patil registered a five-wicket haul by conceding 23 runs in 3.5 overs. Lauren Bell also bagged three wickets and gave away 29 runs in four overs. Arundhati Reddy and Nadine de Klerk registered one wicket each
16 January,2026 11:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe turning point, however, came with the ball, courtesy of Man of the Match Saroj Paramanik, who delivered a spell defined by control and nerve
16 January,2026 09:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndia's Henil Patel played a crucial role. In his spell of seven overs, he registered a five-wicket haul by conceding just 16 runs
16 January,2026 08:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSmriti Mandhana-led RCB has secured two victories in as many matches. Currently, they are topping the table with four points and a net run rate (NRR) of +1.964. They will look to continue on their winning momentum in the tournament
16 January,2026 07:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHarleen Deol played a match-winning knock of an unbeaten 64 runs off just 39 deliveries, including 12 boundaries. Shouldering her was Chole Tryon, who stayed unbeaten on 27 runs in 11 balls. Her knock was laced with four boundaries and a maximum
15 January,2026 11:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai Indians will enter the clash with an aim of continuing their winning streak. After losing the first match, the "Paltan" has managed to secure two back-to-back wins
15 January,2026 07:24 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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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola conceded his side are in a “difficult situation” due to injuries to key defenders Ruben Dias, John Stones and Josko Gvardiol ahead of their Premier League clash against Manchester United. With limited options at the back, Guardiola hopes his remaining defenders step up, while choosing to focus on his own team
17 January,2026 09:17 AM IST | Manchester | AgenciesAntoine scores in second straight game — a 2-0 win over Newcastle — since joining Man City recently; attributes form to confidence given by team
After the break, Ayaansh completed his brace in the 27th minute. He latched onto a loose ball outside the box and finished with confidence, giving his team a 3-0 lead and securing the title
Mumbai Port Trust hockey team captain Abhijit Shirsat passed away at the age of 47 after suffering a massive heart attack at his Pune home. Teammates described him as the backbone of the side and a dependable friend whose loss has left the entire MbPT unit in shock
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