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 SuriThe 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 KaushikA 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 CorrespondentShafali 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 | PTIAbhinav 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 | PTIAnthony, 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 CorrespondentYouTuber-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 | AgenciesOn 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 VedanayagamReporting 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“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 | PTIErigaisi 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 | IANSBritish 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 CorrespondentRavichandran 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 correspondentThe 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 correspondentIn 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 correspondentIn the ongoing series, Khawaja did not come out to bat in the second innings of the Perth Test match as he was struggling with back spasms. So far, he has scored 153 runs in three matches and five innings, with an average of 30.60. He also has one half-century, which he scored in Adelaide
01 January,2026 03:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe fifth and final Test match of the ongoing Ashes series is scheduled to be played from January 4 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The ongoing Ashes series has the joint fewest wickets for spin of any Test series played on Australian soil, featuring at least three matches
01 January,2026 02:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAustralia will begin their campaign by playing a match against Ireland on February 11 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo
01 January,2026 11:25 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the match against Uttarakhand, Maharashtra skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad delivered a crucial knock of 124 runs off 113 deliveries. Mumbai's Sarfaraz Khan registered his ton in just 56 balls. He then went on to score 157 runs in 75 balls, which were laced with nine boundaries and 14 maximums
31 December,2025 04:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAfghanistan will begin their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign by playing a match against the "Black Caps" on February 8 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. They are placed in Group D along with teams such as Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates
31 December,2025 04:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShaheen Shah Afridi sustained a knee injury while fielding for Brisbane Heat in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL). Following the blow, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has called Shaheen for treatment and rehabilitation at the High Performance Centre in Lahore
31 December,2025 01:51 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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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 | AFPAnd 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
According to British tabloid The Sun, Sweeney’s surprising link-up with Pulisic was first reported by Instagram account DNA da Bomba
Humpy, who had entered the event as the defending champion, was done in by the international chess federation's (FIDE) tie-break rules on Sunday despite being the joint leader on 8.5 points with two other Grandmasters after the final round
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