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'The camaraderie has been there for past few years...': Shreyas Iyer on Ponting

After winning the match, skipper Shreyas Iyer in the post-match presentation thanked head coach Ricky Ponting for giving him the freedom to make decisions on the field. During the IPL 2025 match against Mumbai, PBKS' Priyansh Arya and Josh Inglis delivered crucial knocks to lead the side to a seven-wicket win

27 May,2025 12:55 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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IPL 2025 | 'I don't think it's the end of the world': Ryan Rickelton

Ryan Rickelton expressed confidence in his team ahead of the tournament's eliminator clash. He also feels that MI players will focus on the areas where they need to improve. The Eliminator clash of the IPL 2025 is set to be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on May 30

27 May,2025 12:55 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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IPL 2025 | 'I’m just very pleased,': Heinrich Klaasen after 39-ball 105 vs KKR

Klaasen made his promotion to No. 3 count by striking the joint-third-fastest century in IPL off just 37 balls, as SRH finished with 278-3 on board

27 May,2025 07:44 AM IST | PTI
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Will KKR skipper Rahane skip T20 Mumbai League post conclusion of IPL 2025?

MCA secretary Abhay Hadap reveals Bandra Blasters’s icon player Ajinkya has conveyed his unavaibility for tournament, but they are trying to convince him to play

27 May,2025 08:05 AM IST | Subodh Mayure
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‘I found my rhythm,’ Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz pleased with 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win over Giulio Zeppieri in opener; says returning as defending champion is more difficult

27 May,2025 08:18 AM IST | AFP
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"I did all that I could to have the best career possible": Rafael Nadal

“I arrived today with the peace that I can’t be on court. My body don’t allow me to be on court. So that’s all. I am in peace

27 May,2025 08:14 AM IST | AFP
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Tejaswini clinches gold in 25m pistol as India top medals tally

This was the 20-year-old from Haryana’s first individual World Cup medal, India’s 11th of the campaign and their third gold, to go with four silver and bronze each

27 May,2025 08:08 AM IST | PTI
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Para athlete Gurjar sets world record in javelin F42 event in Switzerland

The 27-year-old bettered the previous world record of 59.19m set by Brazil’s Roberto Floriani Edenilson in 2022

27 May,2025 08:00 AM IST | PTI
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Manager Howe hails ‘huge moment’ as Newcastle book Champions League spot

Charly Alcaraz’s 65th-minute header sealed a 1-0 win for the Toffees at St James’ Park. But Chelsea’s win at Nottingham Forest and 10-man Aston Villa’s 2-0 defeat at Manchester United meant the Magpies finished in fifth place on goal difference.

27 May,2025 07:57 AM IST | AFP
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Alonso takes over as Real Madrid boss; Ancelotti to manage Brazil national team

Ancelotti is taking over the Brazil job after four mostly successful seasons in his second stint with the club

27 May,2025 07:39 AM IST | AP | PTI
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It’s our most important game: Maresca

Blues boss Enzo Maresca has billed the clash with Forest as a do-or-die match.

25 May,2025 10:14 AM IST | AFP
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Vintage Srikanth looking good ahead of Malaysia Masters final

He will face second seeded Chinese Li Shi Feng in the summit clash on Sunday

25 May,2025 10:15 AM IST | PTI
Jitesh Sharma’s whirlwind knock flattens Lucknow as RCB storm into Qualifier 1

Jitesh Sharma’s whirlwind knock flattens Lucknow as RCB storm into Qualifier 1

In what turned out to be an instant classic, RCB hunted down a colossal 228-run target, their highest successful run-chase in IPL history, on the final day of the league stage, ensuring a direct ticket to Qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings

27 May,2025 11:52 PM IST | Lucknow | mid-day online correspondent
How speed demons and Suryakumar's fireworks ignited Mumbai's top-four push

How speed demons and Suryakumar's fireworks ignited Mumbai's top-four push

Finishing fourth in the league table with eight wins and six losses, MI ended the group stage on 16 points. Though the Eliminator is a high-stakes affair where one misstep can end a campaign, Mumbai have made a habit of delivering when the odds are stacked against them

27 May,2025 10:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pakistan Cricket Board confirms no DRS for T20 series against Bangladesh

Pakistan Cricket Board confirms no DRS for T20 series against Bangladesh

Bangladesh are missing some key players due to various reasons including their experienced left arm pacer Mustafizur Rehman who injured his thumb while playing in the IPL

27 May,2025 10:20 PM IST | Lahore | mid-day online correspondent
Rishabh Pant hits late-season purple patch with 54-ball ton as LSG post 227

Rishabh Pant hits late-season purple patch with 54-ball ton as LSG post 227

Opting to bat first, LSG made the most of the opportunity, thanks to a dynamic partnership between Pant and Mitchell Marsh

27 May,2025 09:55 PM IST | Lucknow | mid-day online correspondent
Pakistan player stuns with hostile gesture toward Indian opponent: WATCH

Pakistan player stuns with hostile gesture toward Indian opponent: WATCH

India emphasised that the strikes were 'measured, focused, and non-escalatory' and were intended solely to neutralise terror infrastructure, not to target civilian or military installations

27 May,2025 08:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Fan mimics cheerleaders near boundary rope, draws police intervention: WATCH

Fan mimics cheerleaders near boundary rope, draws police intervention: WATCH

While the off-field antics provided some comic relief, the action on the pitch was equally captivating. Rajasthan Royals ended their season on a high with a commanding six-wicket victory over CSK, comfortably chasing down a target of 188 with 17 deliveries to spare

27 May,2025 08:10 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Playoff-bound RCB put LSG in to bat first in final attempt for top two finish

Playoff-bound RCB put LSG in to bat first in final attempt for top two finish

The playoff equation took a dramatic turn following Gujarat Titans' successive defeats, paving the way for RCB, currently third on the table with 17 points, to aim for a coveted top-two position

27 May,2025 07:30 PM IST | Lucknow | mid-day online correspondent
Injury cloud hangs over Rishabh Pant before RCB showdown

Injury cloud hangs over Rishabh Pant before RCB showdown

For Lucknow, who are already out of the playoff contention in IPL 2025, their final group-stage match holds no bearing on the points table. However, the team will be keen to end their campaign on a high and potentially spoil Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s party

27 May,2025 07:09 PM IST | Lucknow | mid-day online correspondent
RCB vs LSG: Dream 11 prediction, probable playing XIs, head-to-head, injuries

RCB vs LSG: Dream 11 prediction, probable playing XIs, head-to-head, injuries

During the match, RCB stalwart Virat Kohli will be in focus as the veteran is 24 runs shy of completing 9,000 runs for the Bengaluru-based franchise. On the other hand, RCB will also get a major boost after the inclusion of Josh Hazlewood. The pacer was in rehabilitation in Australia, following which he missed Bengaluru's previous match

27 May,2025 06:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
IPL 2025: Who will win — RCB, Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians, or Gujarat Titans?

    IPL 2025: Who will win — RCB, Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians, or Gujarat Titans?

    IPL 2025 has been a season of a few shockers as well as surprises. From Chennai Super Kings’ heartbreaking performance to Punjab Kings leading the scoreboard, how are the planetary alignments playing out? Will Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the IPL title this time or will Mumbai Indians clinch the title once more? Will Gujarat Titans fare ahead of its competitors? We will be discussing this and a lot more with scientific astrologer Greenstone Lobo. In this episode of Straight Talks, Greenstone predicts the top two teams making it to the finals, the IPL winner, explains CSK’s disappointing performance and top players to watch out for. Take a look. 

    27 May,2025 08:36 PM IST
    Trent’s toxic farewell!

    Trent’s toxic farewell!

    Liverpool boss Arne Slot coy on playing defender Alexander-Arnold in Sunday’s last league game at home after he was previously booed by fans for opting to leave boyhood club at end of campaign

    24 May,2025 08:46 AM IST | Liverpool | AFP

    Tuchel won’t let England players leave camp early

    England play a World Cup qualifier against Andorra on June 7 before a friendly against Senegal three days later. The  Club World Cup, involving 32 teams, starts in the US on June 14

    24 May,2025 08:22 AM IST | London | AFP

    Ancelotti wishes Madrid successor Alonso good luck

    I wish him all the luck in the world, because he is a coach who has the characteristics to coach this club, this team — enjoy it,” said Ancelotti

    24 May,2025 08:07 AM IST | Madrid | AFP
    Nadal’s son playfully interacts with Grand Slam greats post-ceremony: WATCH

    Nadal’s son playfully interacts with Grand Slam greats post-ceremony: WATCH

    The 38-year-old Rafael Nadal, who officially retired from professional tennis last November, was honoured in an unforgettable tribute at Roland Garros

    26 May,2025 05:56 PM IST | Paris | mid-day online correspondent
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