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Team India's middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer opens up on his spleen injury

“Then the next day, when I was admitted to the hospital, after that I realised, ‘Wow, okay, this was a severe injury’,” said Iyer in a chat with broadcasters ahead of the second ODI here

15 January,2026 08:43 AM IST | IANS
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IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: Daryl Mitchell helps New Zealand take flight

Centurion Daryl (131 not out) puts on 162-run stand with Will Young (87) as New Zealand register commanding seven-wicket win in Rajkot to level series 1-1; Rahul’s fighting 112 not out in vain

15 January,2026 08:47 AM IST | PTI
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Team India stalwart Virat Kohli reclaims top spot in ODI rankings

At 37, this marks his return to the No. 1 position for the first time since July 2021, while former skipper Rohit has slipped to third spot

15 January,2026 08:49 AM IST | PTI
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Harbhajan Singh feels Suryakumar Yadav is saving big runs for T20 WC 2026

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh believes out-of-form skipper Yadav will rediscover his touch at upcoming global showpiece event on home soil

15 January,2026 08:53 AM IST | Subodh Mayure
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Harbhajan feels no one wants to be an off-spinner anymore

“People think that bowling off-spin is the easiest thing. But it’s an art where people are lacking. People need to understand that it requires a lot of hard work. If anyone could do it, we would have one lakh off-spinners. But today, no one wants to be one,” Harbhajan said. 

15 January,2026 08:56 AM IST | Subodh Mayure
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Ayush Mhatre’s boys take on USA in U-19 World Cup opener

The squad looks balanced and formidable on paper, and 13 wins in their last 16 matches clearly show that the team know how to win, more importantly away from home

15 January,2026 08:59 AM IST | PTI
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MCA to name inter-college tournament after Dilip Vengsarkar

And when the cream of inter-college cricket was picked to represent Mumbai University, it provided a significant addition to a cricketer’s CV

15 January,2026 09:00 AM IST | A Correspondent
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Giles Shield: Neil’s 89 helps Dnyandeep storm into second consecutive final

Neil Naik (89 runs off 110 balls) anchored the innings, striking 11 boundaries. He got good support from Lavish Singh (66 off 76)

15 January,2026 09:03 AM IST | Rufus Vedanayagam
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WPL 2026: Skipper Kaur lauds youngsters as MI thrash GG by seven wkts

After opting to field, the MI endured a blistering start from the Gujarat Giants, who surged to 62-1 in the Powerplay and reached 99-3 at halfway, led by Beth Mooney and Kanika Ahuja

15 January,2026 09:04 AM IST | IANS
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Lee, Verma shine as Wolvaardt secures victory in last-over thriller for DC

Laura Wolvaardt's nerve-wracking finish proved ultimately calming, as she capped off the dramatic final ball of the chase with victory for Delhi

15 January,2026 09:07 AM IST | IANS
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India Open: Sindhu out, Prannoy through

Sindhu went down 22-20, 12-21, 15-21 to Vietnam’s Thuy Linh Nguyen. Earlier, former World No. 1 Srikanth had to dig deep to outlast fellow Indian Tharun Mannepalli 15-21, 21-6, 21-19

15 January,2026 09:09 AM IST | PTI
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India Open: Srikanth defends conditions in Delhi as Antonsen pulls out

“Due to the extreme pollution in Delhi, I don’t think it’s a place to host a badminton tournament,” Antonsen wrote on his Instagram

15 January,2026 09:12 AM IST | PTI
Harleen Deol's match-winning knock helps UP Warriorz register first win

Harleen Deol's match-winning knock helps UP Warriorz register first win

Harleen 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 correspondent
WPL 2026: Meg Lanning wins toss, elects to bowl first against Mumbai Indians

WPL 2026: Meg Lanning wins toss, elects to bowl first against Mumbai Indians

Mumbai 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 correspondent
Washington Sundar set to miss T20 series against NZ amid injury

Washington Sundar set to miss T20 series against NZ amid injury

Currently, Sundar is recovering from the side strain that he sustained during the first ODI match against the "Black Caps" in Vadodara. Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) described it as an acute onset of discomfort in his left lower rib

15 January,2026 07:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
IND vs NZ ODIs: Sunil Gavaskar surprised by how New Zealand got over the line

IND vs NZ ODIs: Sunil Gavaskar surprised by how New Zealand got over the line

Following the home side's loss, former Team India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said that he was surprised by the way the visitors cruised to victory in Rajkot

15 January,2026 06:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Daryl Mitchell reveals reason behind his success in countering spin

Daryl Mitchell reveals reason behind his success in countering spin

During the second ODI match, Daryl Mitchell played a crucial role for the "Black Caps". Having faced 117 balls, Mitchell scored 131 runs, which were laced with 11 boundaries and two maximums

15 January,2026 06:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
KL Rahul earns praise from former cricketers for his stupendous century

KL Rahul earns praise from former cricketers for his stupendous century

Despite the loss against New Zealand, Team India's wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul earned praise for his crucial knock under pressure. Facing 92 deliveries, the right-handed batsman smashed an unbeaten112 runs, which were laced with 11 boundaries and a maximum

15 January,2026 06:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: Daryl Mitchell's unbeaten ton helps New Zealand cruise to win

IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: Daryl Mitchell's unbeaten ton helps New Zealand cruise to win

Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips stayed unbeaten at the crease. Facing 117 balls, Mitchell smashed 131 runs, with the help of 11 boundaries and two maximums. Phillips registered 32 runs off 25 deliveries, which was laced with two boundaries and a maximum

14 January,2026 10:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Virat Kohli earns praise from Delhi teammates

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Virat Kohli earns praise from Delhi teammates

Virat accumulated 77 runs for Delhi in the match against Gujarat, and later smashed 131 runs against Andhra Pradesh in second game

14 January,2026 07:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Mumbai team players heap praise on Rohit Sharma

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Mumbai team players heap praise on Rohit Sharma

Representing Mumbai in two matches, Rohit registered the score of 155 runs against Sikkim in his first game, but departed on a golden duck in the second match against Uttarakhand

14 January,2026 06:59 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
    Semenyo two hot!

    Semenyo two hot!

    Antoine scores in second straight game — a 2-0 win over Newcastle — since joining Man City recently; attributes form to confidence given by team

    15 January,2026 09:20 AM IST | Newcastle | AFP

    Skipper Ayaansh’s strikes twice as Utpal Sanghvi win U-14 Div-III title

    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

    15 January,2026 09:14 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

    Why Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid spell ended in disappointment

    Xabi Alonso’s short-lived spell as Real Madrid coach unravelled amid heavy defeats in big games, dressing-room ego clashes, tactical inconsistency and a lack of trust in young talent. Despite arriving with pedigree after a historic spell at Bayer Leverkusen, Alonso struggled to impose authority and clarity at Madrid, leading to his exit

    14 January,2026 09:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Ronan Carvalho
    It’s love-all again for Stefanos Tsitsipas

    It’s love-all again for Stefanos Tsitsipas

    Greek tennis ace Stefanos finds new love with girlfriend Kristen Thoms less than a year after splitting from fellow player Paula Badosa

    15 January,2026 09:17 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
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