Ishan Kishan says consistent run-scoring for Jharkhand restored his confidence, allowing him to trust his instincts while anchoring a dominant chase with a quickfire match-winning 76 against New Zealand
25 January,2026 09:08 AM IST | IANSKishan’s 76 has intensified the spotlight on Samson. For NZ, it remains to be seen how they bounce back after the walloping
25 January,2026 09:11 AM IST | PTIAn all-round India won a truncated game of 37-overs-per-side with complete ease, stamping their authority in the competition with another big victory
25 January,2026 09:13 AM IST | PTIAddressing a press conference here, Naqvi said the matter would be placed before Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, who is currently out of the country, once he returns
25 January,2026 09:16 AM IST | AgenciesThe Irish Cricket board, however, categorically dismissed the suggestion. At the ICC Board meeting, Bangladesh were taken to the cleaners with an overwhelming 14-2 verdict in favour of the Tigers travelling to India for their games.
25 January,2026 09:19 AM IST | PTILanky spinner Himanshu Singh returned with superb figures of 27-10-39-3 while pacer Tushar Deshpande (2-68) and Mohit Avasthi (2-54) chipped in as well, bowling out Hyderabad for 267 in their first innings after the hosts had resumed the third day’s play on 138-2 in reply to Mumbai’s 560. Hyderabad conceded a huge lead of 293 runs
25 January,2026 09:22 AM IST | PTIMumbai-based paddler Diya Chitale, who won the mixed doubles title at WTT Contender Muscat alongside Manush Shah, says their approach aided by fast tables helped them beat China’s Yuzheng-Xunyao pair in final
25 January,2026 09:25 AM IST | Ronan CarvalhoTop seed Arjun Erigaisi, meanwhile, benefitted from a similar oversight by Matthias Bluebaum of Germany to salvage half a point, while R Praggnanandhaa’s hunt for an elusive win went on as he was held to a draw by Vladimir Fedoseev of Slovenia.
25 January,2026 09:27 AM IST | PTIOz cricket legend Matthew Hayden’s daughter Grace gets thumbs up from viewers for stunning floral dress during Aus Open TV show in India
25 January,2026 09:30 AM IST | A CorrespondentThe Red Devils put up a stunning performance last weekend under interim manager Michael Carrick as they stormed to a 2-0 win over rivals Manchester City
25 January,2026 09:32 AM IST | AgenciesThe Japanese superstar made the announcement just hours before she was due to meet Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis on centre court in Melbourne
25 January,2026 09:36 AM IST | AFP“I’m still trying to give these young guys a push for their money. I’m still around. I’m hanging in there. Alcaraz and Sinner are the two best players in the world
25 January,2026 09:38 AM IST | AFPIn the third T20I match against New Zealand, Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati
25 January,2026 06:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJoe Root credited Brendon McCullum for helping him sharpen his batting skills. England will soon engage in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. The marquee tournament is scheduled to kick off from February 7 to March 8
25 January,2026 06:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSalman Ali Agha is set to lead the "Green Shirts" in the upcoming marquee tournament. The T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to kick off from February 7 to March 8 and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka
25 January,2026 03:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Bangladesh Cricket Board’s appeal to the ICC’s Dispute Resolution Committee seeking a review of the decision to host its T20 World Cup matches in India will not be heard, as the matter falls outside the panel’s jurisdiction. With Scotland kept on standby, the BCB may now consider approaching the Court of Arbitration for Sport as a last resort
24 January,2026 08:18 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIGujarat Giants head coach Michael Klinger said a simple message to “fight hard” during the drinks break inspired his team to a dominant 45-run win over UP Warriorz in the WPL. Sophie Devine’s unbeaten fifty and Rajeshwari Gayakwad’s 3-16 helped GG end their home losing streak and climb to second place on the points table
24 January,2026 08:18 AM IST | Vadodara | IANSSaurashtra registered a dominant 194-run victory over Punjab in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match as Shubman Gill endured another poor outing. Chasing 320 on a difficult pitch, Punjab collapsed for 125, with Gill managing just 14 after a first-innings duck. Left-arm spinner Parth Bhut starred with a sensational 10-wicket match haul
24 January,2026 08:17 AM IST | Rajkot | PTITest batter Sarfaraz Khan continued his stellar domestic form with a magnificent double century, scoring 227 to power Mumbai to a massive 560 all out against Hyderabad on Day Two of their Elite Group D Ranji Trophy match. The knock marked Sarfaraz’s fifth double hundred and saw him cross 5,000 first-class runs in just his 61st match
24 January,2026 08:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureIndia opener Abhishek Sharma said he has modelled his attacking T20I Powerplay batting on former skipper Rohit Sharma’s template, with encouragement from head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav. The left-hander said his role is clearly defined to attack early and set the tone for the team
24 January,2026 08:12 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIFormer India captain Rohit Sharma said fear of failure among elite batters may have contributed to India’s prolonged ICC title drought between 2011 and 2024. Reflecting on the lean phase, Rohit said the team largely did the right things but felt something was missing, possibly a mental barrier that affected performances in big tournaments
24 January,2026 08:11 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIADVERTISEMENT
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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24 January,2026 06:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentManchester City manager Pep Guardiola expressed confidence that his team can still close the gap on league leaders Arsenal despite a winless run in the Premier League. City trail Arsenal by seven points after three draws and a loss in 2025 so far, but Guardiola believes his squad is improving and remains capable of mounting a title challenge
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