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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 04:03 PM 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
IND vs NZ 1st T20I: Abhishek Sharma shakes, rattles and rolls Kiwis over

IND vs NZ 1st T20I: Abhishek Sharma shakes, rattles and rolls Kiwis over

Opener Sharma’s blistering 35-ball 84 powers India to massive 238-7 before Varun Chakravarthy’s 2-37 helps the hosts overwhelm NZ by 48 runs in opening T20I at Nagpur; Glenn Phillips’s 78 off 40 deliveries goes in vain

22 January,2026 09:29 AM IST | Nagpur | Agencies
Giles Shield: Centurions Anuj, Anup help Dnyandeep dominate SVIS

Giles Shield: Centurions Anuj, Anup help Dnyandeep dominate SVIS

Support from openers Atharv Kale, who contributed a steady 50 off 126 balls, and Neil Naik’s  useful 38 off 95 deliveries ensured the scoring rate remained healthy without the batters taking any unnecessary risks.

22 January,2026 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus Vedanayagam
Former Aussie captain believes Europe is cricket’s next frontier

Former Aussie captain believes Europe is cricket’s next frontier

The inaugural ETPL marks a significant step for the game in a region long considered underdeveloped in cricketing terms. “To me, Europe is the last frontier of cricket, and that’s why I’m involved," said Waugh

22 January,2026 09:09 AM IST | Nagpur | PTI
Ranji Trophy | 'Looking forward to doing well against Siraj': Mumbai’s Mulani

Ranji Trophy | 'Looking forward to doing well against Siraj': Mumbai’s Mulani

Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Shams Mulani, who is Mumbai’s leading wicket-taker with 28 scalps so far, insists the team must concentrate on each session at a time to get the better of the Hyderabad side

22 January,2026 09:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
ICC rejects BCB request to move its T20 World Cup matches out of India

ICC rejects BCB request to move its T20 World Cup matches out of India

The decision was taken at an ICC Board meeting held via video conference, which was convened to discuss the situation after the BCB raised concerns and sought a change in venues.

22 January,2026 09:02 AM IST | Dubai | PTI
'We were 20 runs short': Harmanpreet Kaur after MI’s third straight loss

'We were 20 runs short': Harmanpreet Kaur after MI’s third straight loss

“Yeah, I think we were about 20 runs short with the bat. Even in the Powerplay, we weren’t able to execute properly — both with bat and ball, and that’s been a concern for us throughout this tournament. We really need to push ourselves more in that phase of the game,” said Kaur.

22 January,2026 09:00 AM IST | Vadodara | IANS
ICC ODI rankings: NZ’s Mitchell replaces Kohli as No. 1 batsman

ICC ODI rankings: NZ’s Mitchell replaces Kohli as No. 1 batsman

New Zealand won the series 2-1. Mitchell scored two hundreds during the rubber

22 January,2026 08:56 AM IST | Dubai | PTI
Despite Glenn Phillips' fiery knock, New Zealand suffer a loss in Nagpur

Despite Glenn Phillips' fiery knock, New Zealand suffer a loss in Nagpur

Having put to chase a target of 239 runs, the "Black Caps" managed to score 190 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. Glenn Phillips accumulated 78 runs off just 40 deliveries, which was laced with four boundaries and six maximums

21 January,2026 11:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mitchell Santner wins toss, elects to bowl first against Team India

Mitchell Santner wins toss, elects to bowl first against Team India

Kristian Clarke is set to make his T20I debut for New Zealand, whereas Michael Bracewell will miss out on the clash due to a calf niggle

21 January,2026 09:16 PM IST | Mumbai | 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
    Champions League | 'It’s embarrassing, I’m sorry': Haaland

    Champions League | 'It’s embarrassing, I’m sorry': Haaland

    Manchester City striker Erling Haaland accepts responsibility for not scoring and issues apology to fans after humiliating 1-3 defeat to Bodo/Glimt

    22 January,2026 09:17 AM IST | Bodo (Norway) | Agencies

    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
    Fritz recalls break-in scare with girlfriend Riddle

    Fritz recalls break-in scare with girlfriend Riddle

    US tennis ace Taylor reveals holding up racquet to face intruders during London holiday with Morgan

    22 January,2026 09:28 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
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