As India are drawn alongside arch-rivals Pakistan in same group at FIH World Cup later this year, hockey wizard Dhyan Chand’s son and 1975 World Cup-winning goalscorer Ashok Kumar recalls how political tensions dictated terms during 1971 and 1973 clashes between both teams
21 March,2026 08:55 AM IST | Ashwin FerroThe 17-year-old, who is a silver medallist at the BWF World Junior Championships, registered a 21-14 21-14 in 43 minutes in the women's singles quarterfinals.
21 March,2026 08:57 AM IST | PTIThe seven-time world champion cleared the table for a break of 153 in the first frame of his 5-0 win over Ryan Day at the World Open in China on Friday.
21 March,2026 08:58 AM IST | PTIFormer India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar says opener Sanju’s preference for orthodox shots instead of flamboyant ones played a crucial role in India’s T20 World Cup triumph
21 March,2026 09:01 AM IST | Subodh Mayure“It’s a big blow. Harshit has been an integral part of this team for the last few seasons. It’s not easy to replace him. The team management is evaluating multiple options and we will make a decision on his replacement soon,” coach Abhishek Nayar said.
21 March,2026 09:05 AM IST | Arup ChatterjeeSivaramakrishnan, 60, was known for expressing his views candidly for more than two decades inside the commentary box.
21 March,2026 09:26 AM IST | PTILiverpool boss Arne Slot believes Saturday’s opponents will look to dominate them physically, seeking to capitalise on their UCL exertion
21 March,2026 09:27 AM IST | AgenciesThe contest began at a lively tempo, with Mohun Bagan dominating possession in the early exchanges, while Mumbai City looked to threaten on the counter.
21 March,2026 09:29 AM IST | PTI"I have played many times against him and suffered when he played against my teams. I know very well about his strengths."
21 March,2026 09:31 AM IST | AP | PTIChiesa, who helped Italy win the European Championship in 2021, made the last of his 51 international appearances at Euro 2024, in the loss to Switzerland in the round of 16.
21 March,2026 09:33 AM IST | AgenciesWith six of the eight runners in the mid-day Trophy qualifying as realistic contenders for the top prize, the race promises to be extremely exciting, and could culminate in a close finish
21 March,2026 09:34 AM IST | Prakash GosaviIn one picture they are seen standing in front of the iconic Marina Bay Sands hotel. “A quick getaway,” he captioned the post which received nearly four lakh ‘likes.’
21 March,2026 09:36 AM IST | A CorrespondentHardik Pandya will soon be in action for the Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL)
20 March,2026 09:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAhead of the cash-rich league, former Team India cricketer Irfan Pathan feels that teams may plan certain things against Rajasthan Royals' (RR) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
20 March,2026 08:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPBKS will begin the 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
20 March,2026 07:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRoyal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will begin their IPL 2026 campaign by playing a clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru
20 March,2026 06:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFormer CSK batter S Badrinath has labelled KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane as a 'weak link' of the team ahead of IPL 2026. Badrinath has raised doubts about the three-time winners' campaign
20 March,2026 03:20 PM IST | Mumbai | Atharva UpasaniBefore the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant discussed the team's preseason training and highlighted the importance of Bharat Arun's appointment as the team's new bowling coach.
20 March,2026 12:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc, three of Australia's top pacers, are expected to miss the start of the Indian Premier League season later this month, giving their respective teams an early setback.
20 March,2026 12:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKKR has received a boost ahead of the IPL 2026 season as Matheesha Pathirana has received clearance from the Sri Lankan cricket board to join the franchise. Pathirana was seriously doubtful for the forthcoming season after sustaining an injury during the 2026 T20 World Cup
20 March,2026 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs per the Times of India report, a former Indian cricketer has approached the board for a further extension until the 2027 World Cup after India successfull defense of the T20 World Cup this month.
20 March,2026 09:18 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSADVERTISEMENT
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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Brazil star launches new YouTube series, offering fans a behind the scenes view of his luxurious lifestyle
21 March,2026 09:38 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent“How lucky our children are to have you as their father,” replied Georgina.
English teams enjoyed a successful European outing as both Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest advanced to the quarter-final of the Europa League. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace advanced to the last eight of the UEFA Conference League thanks to a Sarr goal.
The Qatar motorcycling Grand Prix, initially scheduled for the weekend of April 12, has been postponed to November 8
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