mid-day lists seven IPL-19 captains, who will have much more than a point to prove, having been left out of India’s recent T20 World Cup-winning team
26 March,2026 08:25 AM IST | Subodh MayureHis form dipped and he lost his place in not only Team India, but also the Mumbai side, and was eventually released by the Delhi Capitals (DC) following a poor 2024 season.
26 March,2026 08:27 AM IST | Neeru BhatiaAhead of first match at Cooperage on Friday, Joe Miranda, owner of city’s only club in I-League 2 admits financial struggles, but insists love for game is bigger
26 March,2026 08:31 AM IST | Karan ShankarThis was the second title of the season for Parsee Gymkhana, who previously clinched the Purshottam Shield and finished runners-up in the Talim Shield.
26 March,2026 08:33 AM IST | A CorrespondentApex Council member Bhushan Patil said. The new PRC at Kandivli will be open from 11 am to 7 pm from Wednesday to Friday.
26 March,2026 08:35 AM IST | A CorrespondentThe men’s and women’s titles carry a cash award of Rs 41,000 each, while the runner-up will receive Rs 31,000 each. For details, call Jitesh Padukone on 9821051790.
26 March,2026 08:36 AM IST | A CorrespondentJoshua Jesso netted the winner for MH Oranje FC in the summit clash at the Celebrations Sports Complex in Andheri.
26 March,2026 08:38 AM IST | A CorrespondentBut two heavy defeats dished out by group winners Norway were a stark reminder of how far the national team has fallen since last winning the World Cup 20 years ago -- with Gattuso in midfield.
26 March,2026 08:45 AM IST | AFPThe women's compound team improved on its bronze from the previous edition by reaching the final.
26 March,2026 08:46 AM IST | PTIThe post accumulated over 1.35 lakh likes within a few hours of being posted on social media.
26 March,2026 08:48 AM IST | A CorrespondentWith this investment, Parag joins a growing league of cricketers backing Proxgy, including Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane.
26 March,2026 08:50 AM IST | PTIIndia head coach heads to Southeast Asia with family for much-needed holiday after T20 World Cup glory
26 March,2026 08:52 AM IST | IANSGT will begin their IPL 2026 campaign by playing a clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on March 31 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh
26 March,2026 09:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the previous edition of the cash-rich league, PBKS ended up as the runners-up. They will now gear up to clash against Gujarat Titans (GT) on March 31
26 March,2026 09:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOne of the fiercest rivals, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), will lock horns with MI on April 23 in Mumbai. Pandya-led men will then face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai on April 29 and May 2, respectively
26 March,2026 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe remainder of the league stage will include 50 matches. All the remaining matches will be played from April 13 to May 24 across 12 venues in the country
26 March,2026 06:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKKR will begin their IPL 2026 campaign by playing a clash against the Mumbai Indians (MI) on March 29 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai
26 March,2026 06:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAhead 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
26 March,2026 04:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDC will begin their IPL 2026 campaign by playing a clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 1 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground in Lucknow
26 March,2026 04:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentChennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has confirmed that he will be opening the batting with the star wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson in the IPL 2026, starting March 28.
26 March,2026 01:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRCB franchise has been sold for a massive Rs 166.6 billion (around Rs 16,660 crore) to a high-profile consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group, alongside The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone.
26 March,2026 11:18 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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FIFA announced plans for a final round of World Cup ticket sales on Wednesday. They said over one million tickets had been sold by the end of the previous release between December and February, and additional tickets would be put on general sale on April 1 to the end of the tournament, which runs till July 19.
26 March,2026 12:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBrazil are the most successful side in FIFA World Cup history, winning the trophy five times. However, they are yet to win the World Cup since their triumph in 2002. Since then, Brazil have reached the quarter-final four times and finished fourth, once in 2014.
"Thank you for everything. Because of all of you, I will never walk alone," insisted Salah in a reference to the Liverpool fans' anthem.
"Different sports, but the mindset is the same, stay disciplined, keep improving, and give your best for India. Good conversation, good vibes," he added.
26 March,2026 08:57 AM IST | Bengaluru (Karnataka) | ANIADVERTISEMENT
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