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Karthik feels Gill is yet to understand the importance of being India's captain

In his first captaincy assignment, Shubman Gill will be clashing against England in their backyard, where India last won a Test series in 2007. Karthik feels that Gill should score runs in the first Test match in order to earn respect in the dressing room

17 June,2025 01:39 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Buttler feels Shubman Gill's captaincy will be a mix of Rohit, Virat

After the retirements of these Virat and Rohit, there are rumours that Gill would come to bat at number four with an aim of maintaining the legacy that Virat and Sachin Tendulkar held previously. Buttler played under Gill's captaincy at the Gujarat Titans during the IPL 2025

17 June,2025 01:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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‘We’ll look to acclimatise quickly and learn’

On Monday, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced an 18-member squad that will play five two-day matches and four one-day games in the UK

17 June,2025 09:01 AM IST | Subodh Mayure
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State shuttler Kadam eyes elusive gold at Asia Para Badminton Championships

“My target is to win the Asia Para Badminton Championships. It [gold medal at a major championship] is something missing in my cabinet,” Kadam, 32, told mid-day

17 June,2025 09:05 AM IST | Ronan Carvalho
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George Russell hails double podium finish for Mercedes

Russell started on pole for the second consecutive year in Montreal and held the advantage for most of the race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Verstappen was satisfied with his second-place finish

17 June,2025 09:08 AM IST | AP | PTI
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Magical feeling, says Duplantis on new WR

Duplantis broke the world record for the 12th time as he sailed over the bar at the first attempt to improve on his 6.27m effort at Clermont-Ferrand in February

17 June,2025 09:19 AM IST | AFP
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I just tried to dig deep: US Open champ Spaun

“I just tried to dig deep,” said the 34-year-old Californian who can now call himself a major champion. “I’ve been doing it my whole life”

17 June,2025 09:17 AM IST | AP | PTI
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FEI cancels equestrian events in India due to non-payment of dues

It has been learnt that EFI was supposed to pay about R27 lakh to the FEI officials as remuneration and allied charges for various events held between January and March 2025

17 June,2025 09:15 AM IST | PTI
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‘We’re still hungry’: PSG manager Luis Enrique

Paris Saint-Germani rout Atletico Madrid 4-0: manager Luis Enrique says European champs are keen to add Club World Cup to season’s trophy list

17 June,2025 09:23 AM IST | AFP
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New Zealand women's captain Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs

"It feels like the right time for me to start stepping away," said the 35-year-old Devine, who has played in 152 ODIs and 146 T20 internationals

17 June,2025 09:26 AM IST | AFP
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Andrew McDonald opens up on changes in Australia's top-order batting lineup

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald believes team must improve after defeat to South Africa in WTC Final; insists on need to bed down their opening combination

16 June,2025 08:35 AM IST | IANS
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‘Ready to take on anyone,’ Luis Enrique

PSG boss Luis Enrique bristles with confidence ahead of team’s opening match against Atletico Madrid at Club World Cup; expresses belief over winning fifth trophy of season

15 June,2025 08:39 AM IST | Agencies
Shardul Thakur relives 2021 Oval heroics ahead of England series

Shardul Thakur relives 2021 Oval heroics ahead of England series

At The Oval, Thakur delivered under pressure, first rescuing India with a blistering 57 off just 36 balls in the first innings when the visitors were struggling

17 June,2025 10:54 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
India take the rail route to Leeds, Harshit Rana called up as bowling cover

India take the rail route to Leeds, Harshit Rana called up as bowling cover

Notably, Harshit Rana made his international debut during India’s tour of Australia last year and has since played two Test matches, five One-Day Internationals, and a solitary T20I

17 June,2025 10:31 PM IST | Leeds | mid-day online correspondent
Leeds curator tips 300 as par score in 1st innings of India-England opener

Leeds curator tips 300 as par score in 1st innings of India-England opener

With both teams finalising their preparations, Robinson and his grounds crew were spotted fine-tuning the pitch, a verdant strip that still retained some moisture, just four days ahead of the opening Test

17 June,2025 08:05 PM IST | Leeds (UK) | mid-day online correspondent
Bumrah rules out full England series, confirms Headingley opener as certain

Bumrah rules out full England series, confirms Headingley opener as certain

Adding further clarity to his role, Jasprit Bumrah revealed that he had already communicated his decision to step away from leadership responsibilities during the IPL season

17 June,2025 07:52 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
LSG owner Goenka hails Digvesh Rathi’s 5-5 as glimpse of 'breakout' IPL talent

LSG owner Goenka hails Digvesh Rathi’s 5-5 as glimpse of 'breakout' IPL talent

Rathi, who was picked up by LSG at the 2025 IPL auction for Rs 30 lakh, quickly became one of the season’s most talked-about performers

17 June,2025 07:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ind vs Eng Test series: Pataudi legacy to live on in India-England Test rivalry

Ind vs Eng Test series: Pataudi legacy to live on in India-England Test rivalry

The development comes in the wake of the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) decision to rename the Pataudi Trophy as the Tendulkar-Anderson trophy, a move that sparked backlash, notably from former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, who himself has a Test series named in his honour

17 June,2025 07:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ind vs Eng Test series: Jasprit Bumrah advised to play only three specific Tests

Ind vs Eng Test series: Jasprit Bumrah advised to play only three specific Tests

During India's squad announcements, chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed that the pacer was advised not to play in consecutive Test matches as part of his workload management. He returned to the action during the Mumbai Indians' IPL 2025 campaign

17 June,2025 06:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ind vs Eng Test series: India head to Leeds after final tune-up in Beckenham

Ind vs Eng Test series: India head to Leeds after final tune-up in Beckenham

In recent years, England have transformed into a formidable red-ball side under the dynamic leadership of Ben Stokes and the aggressive coaching approach of Brendon McCullum. Since McCullum took charge, England have remained unbeaten in Test series, winning 22 out of 35 matches

17 June,2025 06:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Netherlands vs Nepal sees first-ever third Super Over in men’s cricket

Netherlands vs Nepal sees first-ever third Super Over in men’s cricket

The game, part of a tri-nation series also featuring hosts Scotland, initially seemed to tilt in the Netherlands’ favour. After being asked to bat first, they posted a competitive total of 152 for seven, anchored by steady middle-order contributions

17 June,2025 06:25 PM IST | Glasglow | mid-day online correspondent
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
    Gattuso named new Italy coach

    Gattuso named new Italy coach

    The 47-year-old was part of the 2006 World Cup-winning side and won 73 caps for the national team. He has previously coached the likes of AC Milan, Napoli, Valencia and Marseille

    16 June,2025 09:09 AM IST | Rome | AFP

    Messi magic missing

    Inter Miami superstar Lionel kept quiet by Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahly in 0-0 draw; club manager Javier Mascherano feels they were overawed by the occasion

    16 June,2025 08:53 AM IST | Miami | AFP

    157 million dollards and he’s Wirtz the wait

    After months of speculation over German midfielder Florian’s destination, Arne Slot’s Liverpool snap him up for English Premier League record transfer fee

    14 June,2025 10:35 AM IST | London | AFP
    U Mumba captain gifts Rs 25 lakh to childhood coach as token of gratitude

    U Mumba captain gifts Rs 25 lakh to childhood coach as token of gratitude

    Besides coaching Sunil, Mallik has been a silent architect behind the rise of many other PKL stars

    17 June,2025 08:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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