Jayawardene was speaking on the sidelines of the MI Junior tournament Season Six closing ceremony at the MIG Cricket Club on Tuesday.
18 March,2026 08:29 AM IST | Subodh MayureMeanwhile, the Indian women’s team, who were also drawn in Group D, will battle China, England, and South Africa.
18 March,2026 08:31 AM IST | PTI“I feel that the percentage I tried to achieve in school and college by studying, I’m getting that today in cricket here,” he quipped when asked to reflect on the success rate since taking over as T20 captain in 2024.
18 March,2026 08:34 AM IST | PTIAhead of the JSW Indian Open, starting in the city today, India’s teenaged squash sensation and defending champion Anahat Singh reveals she’s eyeing gold at continental event in Japan to ensure automatic qualification for 2028 Olympics
18 March,2026 08:36 AM IST | Subodh MayureThe 21-year-old then attempted single leg attacks but Meenakshi stayed solid in her defence. With a push-out point Antim made it 2-2.
18 March,2026 08:38 AM IST | PTINewcastle United midfielder Jacob Murphy issued a rallying cry to his team ahead of their Champions League Round-of-16 second-leg clash against Barcelona here on Wednesday.
18 March,2026 09:10 AM IST | Agencies“We want to do something special. We’ll give it our all to turn it around. We showed great character against Liverpool and we can build on that,” he said.
18 March,2026 08:46 AM IST | AgenciesThe schedule also includes additional rest days after the group stage and quarterfinals, giving teams time to travel.
18 March,2026 08:48 AM IST | AP | PTIIn a post that she Instagrammed on Tuesday, Nehwal is seen posing with her mother Usha, in front of a picturesque backdrop of the forest.
18 March,2026 08:50 AM IST | A CorrespondentThe 38-year-old Russian oozed elegance, sporting a white, frilly, low-cut dress, while reportedly mingling with Hollywood stars and singing sensations, including the likes of Olivia Rodrigo, Jane Fonda, Bella Hadid, and Dua Lipa.
18 March,2026 09:07 AM IST | A CorrespondentUS pop star Carpenter posts TikTok video dancing to rapper Bad Bunny’s tunes while wearing replica of Argentine legend’s World Cup-winning jersey
18 March,2026 08:55 AM IST | A CorrespondentIn one photo, he is seen embracing partner Virginia Fonseca, in another he’s talking to TV star Kim Kardashian, in a third picture he’s posing for a photo with rapper Central Cee.
17 March,2026 08:46 AM IST | A CorrespondentNew Zealand batter Maddy Green's fine knock of 94 in the final match of their ICC Women's Championship series against Zimbabwe has helped her make notable progress in the rankings.
18 March,2026 09:01 AM IST | Dubai | PTIVijayan hosted the World Cup champion at his official residence, Cliff House, on Monday (March 16), to acknowledge his achievements.
18 March,2026 09:00 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSCSK will begin its IPL 2026 campaign against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on March 30 at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati
17 March,2026 09:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAhead of the cash-rich league, Mumbai Indians' head coach Mahela Jayawardene heaped praise on veteran batsman Rohit Sharma by saying he is fit and looks very committed for the season
17 March,2026 09:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will kick off their campaign by playing a clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) on March 29 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai
17 March,2026 08:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPBKS will begin their 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
17 March,2026 06:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAB de Villiers stated that Dhoni should bat at number six and be ready to bat at number four or five, depending on the match situation
17 March,2026 05:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPunjab Kings (PBKS) will begin their IPL 2026 campaign by playing a match against Gujarat Titans (GT) on March 31 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh
17 March,2026 05:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOpening batsman Devon Conway smashed 60 runs off 49 deliveries, laced with five boundaries and two maximums. With this, he completed 6000 runs in international cricket
17 March,2026 05:32 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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Hansi Flick said that he does not plan on coaching anymore after his stint with Barcelona ends. The German was talking to the media prior to Barca's crunch Champions League game against Newcastle United in the Round of 16 in the Champions League
18 March,2026 12:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSenegal's triumph was overturned in an extraordinary verdict, and Morocco has been crowned the Africa Cup of Nations champions. In January, Senegal defeated the Atlas Lions 1-0 in a game marred by intense controversy and utter turmoil.
The UEFA Champions League knock-out fixtures delivered some iconic matches. City were chasing a historic comeback against Real Madrid, and Chelsea were looking to overcome a 3-goal deficit at home to the European champions PSG.
Carlos Alcaraz posted a picture with fellow tennis stars Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev on his Instagram account. The Spaniard was on a golf course having a relaxed time with his on-field rivals.
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