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Wankhede waits! Mumbai's iconic ground overlooked for the Australia tour

Mumbai’s iconic venue continues to be overlooked for India vs Australia Tests despite its rich history as BCCI announces fixtures for next year’s five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy; city last hosted the Aussies for a Test in 2004

27 March,2026 08:28 AM IST | Clayton Murzello
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It’s BCCI’s call, we’re happy to follow their instructions: MCA

“We never tell BCCI anything about this [allotting of any particular match]. It is totally decided by the BCCI.”

27 March,2026 08:30 AM IST | Subodh Mayure
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Shubman Gill says he does not focus on personal goals

Shubman Gill unfazed at missing out on India’s victorious T20 World Cup campaign; insists consistency will ensure Gujarat Titans can win the IPL title for a second time

27 March,2026 08:32 AM IST | Sunil K Vaidya
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CSK skipper Gaikwad says Samson will open with him

The five-time winners then tried Ayush Mhatre at the top, and he provided some brisk starts.

27 March,2026 08:34 AM IST | IANS
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Nuwan Thushara likely to miss IPL after SLC denies NOC

According to Newswire Sri Lanka, SLC withheld the NOC, a decision that could cost the pacer his contract with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, reportedly valued at around INR 1.6 crore.

27 March,2026 08:36 AM IST | IANS
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Australian skipper Pat Cummins still keen on all formats

Several of Cummins’ long-time teammates, including Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis, have already stepped away from ODIs, while Mitchell Starc has given up T20Is in an effort to extend their careers.

27 March,2026 08:38 AM IST | IANS
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I still have unfinished business at Asian Games: Mirabai Chanu

Now 31, Chanu is eyeing what could be her final appearance at the continental showpiece, with the goal of finally adding the one missing medal to her decorated cabinet.

27 March,2026 08:40 AM IST | PTI
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IOC bans transgender women athletes from competing in Olympics

The IOC document details its research that being born male gives physical advantages that a working group of experts believes are retained.

27 March,2026 08:49 AM IST | AP | PTI
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Chauhan-Taniparthi storm into mixed team compound final

The compound mixed team duo of Chauhan and Taniparthi, who received a direct entry into the quarterfinals as top seeds, underlined their class with back-to-back wins.

27 March,2026 08:41 AM IST | PTI
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‘China GP win made me aware of my potential’ Kimi Antonelli

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli hopes to build on his maiden triumph from two weeks ago

27 March,2026 08:43 AM IST | AFP
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Max Verstappen tells reporter to ‘get out’ at press conference

Richards asked Verstappen if his demand was because of a question he had asked the driver last season, to which the four-time world champion replied "yes" and told him to "get out". 

27 March,2026 08:45 AM IST | AFP
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Mbappe refutes reports of Real Madrid examining wrong knee for injury

Mbappe played throughout January but was then sidelined for three-and-a-half weeks before making his latest comeback.

27 March,2026 08:54 AM IST | AP | PTI
RCB head coach Andy Flower provides an update on Josh Hazlewood's availability

RCB head coach Andy Flower provides an update on Josh Hazlewood's availability

The first match of the tournament is scheduled to be played between the defending champions, RCB and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 28 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru

27 March,2026 08:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Aakash Chopra picks Virat Kohli over Rohit Sharma to have a big season with bat

Aakash Chopra picks Virat Kohli over Rohit Sharma to have a big season with bat

The first match of the tournament is scheduled to be played between the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 28 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru

27 March,2026 07:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan speaks about his mindset ahead of season

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan speaks about his mindset ahead of season

GT will begin their IPL 2026 campaign by playing a clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on March 31 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh

27 March,2026 07:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
IPL 2026: Irfan Pathan heaps praise on Delhi Capitals' KL Rahul ahead of season

IPL 2026: Irfan Pathan heaps praise on Delhi Capitals' KL Rahul ahead of season

DC will begin the IPL 2026 campaign by playing their first match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 1 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground in Lucknow

27 March,2026 06:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
IPL 2026: Shashank Singh optimistic about PBKS' chances of clinching title

IPL 2026: Shashank Singh optimistic about PBKS' chances of clinching title

Punjab will begin their IPL 2026 campaign by playing a clash against the Gujarat Titans (GT) on March 31 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh

27 March,2026 05:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
IPL 2026: Aakash Chopra picks top contenders for Orange Cap ahead of season

IPL 2026: Aakash Chopra picks top contenders for Orange Cap ahead of season

The first match of the tournament is scheduled to be played between the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 28 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru

27 March,2026 04:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
IPL 2026: Nita Ambani praises Rohit Sharma's transformation

IPL 2026: Nita Ambani praises Rohit Sharma's transformation

Mumbai Indians team owner Nita Ambani had arrived to meet the team prior to Sunday's Indian Premier League (IPL) season opener against the three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Ambani had a positive conversation with the team's star batsman, Rohit Sharma, praising his recent improvement in fitness.

27 March,2026 12:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BCCI releases schedule for Indian home season 2026-27

BCCI releases schedule for Indian home season 2026-27

Ahead of the season, India will host the West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Australia across 22 international matches, which will be played in 17 cities

27 March,2026 11:49 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
IPL 2026: Australian star Josh Hazlewood joins RCB camp

IPL 2026: Australian star Josh Hazlewood joins RCB camp

Josh Hazlewood, the Australian fast bowler, has formally joined the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

27 March,2026 11:08 AM 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
    France beat Brazil 2-1 in friendly as Kylian Mbappe shines

    France beat Brazil 2-1 in friendly as Kylian Mbappe shines

    Kylian Mbappe showed no signs of injury as he guided his French team to a 2-1 win against Brazil in Boston. The Frenchman has been nursing a knee injury, but looked fit before being taken off in the 60th minute.

    27 March,2026 10:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Monaco gets a boost as Pogba shows signs he is ready to play again

    Former star Pogba scored in the World Cup final win over Croatia eight years ago, when he was considered among the best midfielders in the world.

    27 March,2026 09:12 AM IST | Monaco | AP | PTI

    Antonela’s Lego love! Messi's wife loves building Lego sets

    Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi’s wife Roccuzzo opens up about her favourite hobby; reveals she also has a museum at their home in Florida where she keeps her artistic creations

    27 March,2026 09:01 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
    Rio Olympic champion shuttler Carolina Marin announces retirement

    Rio Olympic champion shuttler Carolina Marin announces retirement

    Marin shared one of modern badminton's most compelling rivalries with India's two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, with the duo producing several memorable encounters over the years.

    27 March,2026 09:14 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
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