The signing has sparked widespread criticism from fans in India, who have also termed the franchise as anti-national.
17 March,2026 08:54 AM IST | IANSFC Goa struggled to clear their lines for much of the half but came close to equalising in stoppage time.
17 March,2026 08:54 AM IST | IANSPreviously, NZC said that leg-spinner Ish Sodhi was ruled out of the ongoing series against South Africa after breaking his thumb in training.
17 March,2026 08:55 AM IST | IANSVashi-based basketball player Aaron Monteiro’s India debut was cut short after one match due to the US-Iran war, but the hoopster has no complaints as his opening act has convinced him that he belongs at the highest level
17 March,2026 08:32 AM IST | Ronan CarvalhoWhile the cause of his discomfort was unclear initially, the Indian had decided to pull out of his match against Japan's Koki Watanabe to avoid aggravating the injury.
17 March,2026 08:34 AM IST | PTIThe Indian women's hockey team was relegated from the Pro League 2024-25 after finishing at the bottom of the nine-team standings. The Indian women's team will feature in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup to be held in Auckland, New Zealand from June 15 to 21.
17 March,2026 08:35 AM IST | PTIApart from the opening fixture of the upcoming season , the M Chinnaswamy Stadium is also slated to host the RCB Unboxing event as well as the tournament's opening ceremony.
17 March,2026 09:10 AM IST | PTIReacting strongly to the outcome, Akmal expressed serious concerns over the state of Pakistan cricket and questioned the lack of accountability within the Pakistan Cricket Board.
17 March,2026 09:12 AM IST | IANSManchester City boss Guardiola hopeful of overturning 0-3 deficit at home vs Real Madrid
17 March,2026 08:41 AM IST | AFP“The team spirit was amazing. We hope today is a turning point,” said a hopeful Tudor, whose side are in 16th place, one point above the relegation zone.
17 March,2026 08:42 AM IST | AgenciesThe London club have also been hit with an immediate nine-month academy transfer ban, the Premier League said.
17 March,2026 08:44 AM IST | AFPIn 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 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 correspondentMumbai Indians have released their ticket sales schedule for the home fixtures during the first phase of the tournament. The first phase of IPL is set to be played between March 28 to April 12.
17 March,2026 02:34 PM IST | Mumbai | Atharva UpasaniSuryakumar Yadav opened up about his wife's impact on his cricket career. The Indian World Cup-winning captain got married to his wife, Devisha Shetty, on July 7, 2016, and the couple have been together since 2010.
17 March,2026 02:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSuryakumar Yadav stated that the 2024 class had 'experienced enthusiasm' to strive for a drought-ending ICC trophy, while the "fiery passion of youth" drove India's unprecedented championship defence of the T20 World Cup this year.
17 March,2026 01:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndia's top-order batter Pratika Rawal has advocated for more Test matches for the Indian women's team. The southpaw believes that the team will improve in the longest format of the game after playing more competitive Test matches.
17 March,2026 12:41 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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Iran's embassy in Mexico stated on Monday (March 16, 2026) that Iran's football association is "negotiating" with FIFA to move the nation's World Cup first-round matches from the United States to Mexico due to the conflict in West Asia.
17 March,2026 03:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Atharva UpasaniThe UEFA Champions League second leg is set for some exciting clashes. European heavyweights will collide at the round of 16 stage, making it thrilling for fans and players alike, with Manchester City vs Real Madrid will be the showpiece match of the night
Neymar has been left out of Brazil's friendlies in the United States this month. The 34-year-old former captain has struggled to be fit since his ACL injury in October 2023. Brazil are set to face France in Boston on March 26 and Croatia in Orlando four days later.
Following the attacks in Dubai amid the West Asia conflict, Sania Mirza returned to India with her son, Izhaan. She said she witnessed jets flying overhead and debris scattered near her home after interceptions
17 March,2026 06:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT