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IND vs NZ 1st T20I: Will Suryakumar Yadav score big runs in Nagpur?

Out-of-form India skipper Suryakumar Yadav, who has an impressive average against New Zealand, will look to get big runs in T20I series, starting at Nagpur today

21 January,2026 09:03 AM IST | A Correspondent
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IND vs NZ T20Is | ‘Ishan deserves game time before T20 WC’: Suryakumar Yadav

Tilak, an automatic choice at No. 3 has undergone an abdominal surgery and is ruled out of the first three games, starting here on Wednesday. This has allowed Iyer to make a comeback to the national squad for the first three games

21 January,2026 09:07 AM IST | PTI
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Santner expects Daryl to replicate his ODI form in shortest format series

Mitchell was in imperious form during the recent ODIs against India, logging scores of 84, 131 not out and 137 to be a key factor in New Zealand’s unprecedented 2-1 series triumph.

21 January,2026 09:12 AM IST | PTI
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Olympic ambitions vs ground reality: Is India ready for the big stage?

But it ended up making news for the wrong reasons. Instead of women’s singles champ An Se-Young and men’s winner Lin Chun-Yi making headlines, some stray birds and a monkey ended up on the front pages of most newspapers

21 January,2026 09:16 AM IST | Harpreet Kaur Lamba
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'Work hard now and chill later': Team India's wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant does not believe in the concept of work-life balance; insists youngsters must push their limits

21 January,2026 09:23 AM IST | Subodh Mayure
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WPL 2026 | 'The way she batted was outstanding': Smriti Mandhana on Gautami Naik

“From where we started in our batting innings, and then to get 180-plus was excellent. [I’m] very, very happy for Gautami. Coming from domestic cricket, but performing at such a big stage and coming in to bat at 10-2, and the way she batted was outstanding,” said Mandhana

21 January,2026 09:19 AM IST | IANS
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Giles Shield: Chhajer, Taware give SVIS strong start vs Dnyandeep

SVIS won the toss, which was conducted by chief guest India cricketer Shardul Thakur, and began with a massive stand of 149 runs off 250 balls between opening batters Kartik Chhajer and Prajwal Taware.

21 January,2026 09:34 AM IST | Rufus Vedanayagam
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Australian Open: ‘Too timid at the start,’ says Madison Keys

USA’s defending champ Keys rallies from 0-4 down in first set to beat Ukraine’s Oliynykova in Round One; blames poor beginning on mental indecisiveness

21 January,2026 09:41 AM IST | AFP
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Naomi Osaka turns heads in self-designed jellyfish outfit

“Nike let me design this one. It’s modelled on a jellyfish. It’s really beautiful. There’s a butterfly on the hat and umbrella too. It has to do with the title I won here in 2021,” said Osaka

21 January,2026 09:37 AM IST | Agencies
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R Praggnanandhaa to play Norway Chess 2026

“Looking forward to be back in Norway Chess, I enjoyed playing in 2024. Most exciting format I have played!” Praggnanandhaa said on Tuesday

21 January,2026 09:36 AM IST | PTI
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Chagall for Kailashpat Singhania Trophy

Having let down a large following twice in succession in class I, Chagall, now demoted to Class II, should make amends and win the feature event

21 January,2026 09:31 AM IST | Prakash Gosavi
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Brooklyn Beckham releases shocking statement against his parents

In bombshell statement Brooklyn Beckham reveals reasons behind feud with parents David and Victoria; says they are ruining his relationship with wife Nicola Peltz

21 January,2026 09:30 AM IST | A Correspondent
WPL 2026: Jemimah leads Delhi Capitals to welcome win over Mumbai Indians

WPL 2026: Jemimah leads Delhi Capitals to welcome win over Mumbai Indians

Veteran Marizanne Kapp (10 not out off 6) provided the support that Jemimah needed at the other end and closed out the match with a six.

21 January,2026 02:27 AM IST | Vadodara | PTI
Suryakumar Yadav speaks about his poor form ahead of five-match series

Suryakumar Yadav speaks about his poor form ahead of five-match series

The first T20I match between Team India and New Zealand is scheduled to be played on Wednesday at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur

20 January,2026 10:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Suryakumar Yadav reveals Team India's number three batsman against New Zealand

Suryakumar Yadav reveals Team India's number three batsman against New Zealand

The first T20I match between Team India and New Zealand is scheduled to be played on January 21 at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur

20 January,2026 09:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Jemimah Rodrigues wins toss, elects to bowl first against Mumbai Indians

Jemimah Rodrigues wins toss, elects to bowl first against Mumbai Indians

MI is placed in the second position with four points and a net run rate (NRR) of +0.151. The fifth place is in the name of the Capitals, who have two points and a net run rate (NRR) of -0.856

20 January,2026 08:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BCCI likely to scrap Grade A+ contracts

BCCI likely to scrap Grade A+ contracts

The selection committee has recommended scrapping the A+ category (Rs 7 crore) and leaving only three categories: A, B, and C

20 January,2026 05:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
PCB halts preparations, supports Bangladesh's decision to not travel to India

PCB halts preparations, supports Bangladesh's decision to not travel to India

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has requested ICC to move all of its T20 World Cup 2026 matches out of India, citing security and safety concerns of their players. PCB stated that Bangladesh's concerns are reasonable and valid, and the board has extended its support to BCB

20 January,2026 04:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
IND vs NZ ODIs | 'We stayed calm under pressure': Mitchell

IND vs NZ ODIs | 'We stayed calm under pressure': Mitchell

India threatened to nail a stiff chase of 338 with a key partnership between centurion Virat Kohli and Harshit Rana, but fell short once the stand broke in the series-deciding third game here on Sunday

20 January,2026 09:18 AM IST | Indore | PTI
'Poor starts cost India series; batters must learn from Kohli,' says Gavaskar

'Poor starts cost India series; batters must learn from Kohli,' says Gavaskar

“Unless Kohli got substantial support, it was always going to be difficult, and he got very little of it. The real problem for India throughout the series has been the starts. India never began well, and that’s one of the main reasons they weren’t able to chase these big scores,” Gavaskar told JioStar

20 January,2026 09:16 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Here is Team India's ODI record under Shubman Gill's captaincy

Here is Team India's ODI record under Shubman Gill's captaincy

With India losing back-to-back ODI series under captain Shubman — a rare low for the Men in Blue — mid-day highlights how the team’s One-Day International fortunes have plummeted under his leadership so far

20 January,2026 09:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Rohan Koli
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
    US launches FIFA PASS for World Cup visa rush

    US launches FIFA PASS for World Cup visa rush

    Beginning January 20, the State Department is launching the FIFA Priority Appointment Schedule System, known as FIFA PASS, a programme designed specifically for World Cup ticket holders who require US visas, a senior State Department official said

    21 January,2026 10:27 AM IST | Washington | IANS

    ‘Hostile atmosphere makes it a very difficult match’: Virgil van Dijk

    “I’m frustrated that after 60 minutes we started to become sloppy [vs Burnley]. We have to address that on Wednesday, because it will be a very, very difficult game," said van Dijk

    21 January,2026 09:27 AM IST | Marseille | Agencies

    'Stayed focussed amid drama': Pape Gueye

    After the hosts were awarded a spot-kick in injury time, Senegal’s players stormed off, unhappy with the referee’s decision

    20 January,2026 09:01 AM IST | Rabat (Morocco) | AFP
    Children’s Academy stun Don Bosco in U-12 hockey semis

    Children’s Academy stun Don Bosco in U-12 hockey semis

    Malad boys beat Matunga side 2-1 in MSSA U-12 Olympian Walter D’Souza Hockey League

    20 January,2026 09:43 PM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin Ferro
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