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It should be Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, not Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

It should be Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, not Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

Indian batting legend reckons Tendulkar deserves to be the first mention as he is the superior achiever; calls alphabetical sequence a lame argument

B’desh draw 1st Test vs Sri Lanka

The day belonged to Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, who scored centuries in both innings. 

22 June,2025 08:40 AM IST | Galle | AFP

Ind vs Eng 1st Test: Pant slams 134 run-knock after lean patch in IPL

There is no doubt the knock in the IPL had come as a big relief for him and has carried that form to England, much to the delight of his fans

22 June,2025 08:38 AM IST | Leeds | Santosh Suri

Ind vs Eng 1st Test: Ollie Pope smashes century; England trail by 262 runs

Ollie capitalises on India’s fielding lapses to score gritty century as hosts end Day Two at 209-3 after visitors post challenging 471 at Leeds; pacer Bumrah claims 3-48

22 June,2025 08:35 AM IST | Leeds | R Kaushik

Ind vs Eng 1st Test: Gill enters elite list after first century as Test captain

After Shubman Gill’s 147 against England in his first Test as captain, Sunday mid-day highlights all former India stalwarts who got a ton in their captaincy debut in the long format

22 June,2025 08:32 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

Ind vs Eng 1st Test: Sachin Tendulkar heaps praise on Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant

Going down with the shot allows him to get under the ball and scoop it over the leg slip with control.

22 June,2025 08:11 AM IST | Leeds | IANS

Ind vs Eng 1st Test: What’s the follow-on equation for India at Headingley?

After piling on an imposing first-innings total of 471, India will aim to bowl England out for 271 or fewer to enforce the follow-on

21 June,2025 11:26 PM IST | Headingley (UK) | mid-day online correspondent

Jasprit Bumrah surpasses Rabada, Starc in elite first-over wickets list

At tea, England reached 107 for 1 in response to India’s imposing 471, still trailing by 364 runs but recovering steadily from an early setback

21 June,2025 10:26 PM IST | Headingley (UK) | mid-day online correspondent

Rain and restraint lead to stalemate in Bangladesh-Sri Lanka 1st Test

Shanto’s feat was undeniably historic, he became just the 15th player in Test history to score centuries in both innings of a match on two separate occasions, having previously done so against Afghanistan in 2023

21 June,2025 09:51 PM IST | Galle | mid-day online correspondent

Snake charmer watches SL vs BAN Test with reptiles in tow in Galle

Despite Day 2 being washed out due to rain, Bangladesh made a strong start in the first innings, piling up a formidable total of 495 runs

21 June,2025 07:20 PM IST | Galle | mid-day online correspondent

India lose last seven wickets for 41 runs, fold for 471 vs England

Rishabh Pant’s 134 was a masterclass in counter-attacking batting and a crucial innings in the context of the match

21 June,2025 06:44 PM IST | Headingley (UK) | mid-day online correspondent

Pant brings up ton with one-handed six, follows it with a frontflip: WATCH

The 27-year-old wicketkeeper-batter brought that signature move back on Saturday at Headingley, moments after reaching his 146-ball Test hundred in emphatic fashion, launching England spinner Shoaib Bashir for a towering six

21 June,2025 05:29 PM IST | Headingley (UK) | mid-day online correspondent
India lose last seven wickets for 41 runs, fold for 471 vs England

India lose last seven wickets for 41 runs, fold for 471 vs England

Rishabh Pant’s 134 was a masterclass in counter-attacking batting and a crucial innings in the context of the match

21 June,2025 06:44 PM IST | Headingley (UK) | mid-day online correspondent
Pant brings up ton with one-handed six, follows it with a frontflip: WATCH

Pant brings up ton with one-handed six, follows it with a frontflip: WATCH

The 27-year-old wicketkeeper-batter brought that signature move back on Saturday at Headingley, moments after reaching his 146-ball Test hundred in emphatic fashion, launching England spinner Shoaib Bashir for a towering six

21 June,2025 05:29 PM IST | Headingley (UK) | mid-day online correspondent
Rishabh Pant breaks MS Dhoni’s record for most Test tons by Indian keeper

Rishabh Pant breaks MS Dhoni’s record for most Test tons by Indian keeper

Dhoni had scored six Test hundreds across 90 matches, while Pant now boasts seven centuries in just 44 appearances

21 June,2025 05:05 PM IST | Headingley (UK) | mid-day online correspondent
Bangladesh take 187-run lead against SL

Bangladesh take 187-run lead against SL

The visitors finished at 177-3 after a strong partnership of 68 between opener Shadman Islam and skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto

21 June,2025 06:57 AM IST | Galle | AFP
Australia drop Labuschagne; injured Smith out of West Indies series

Australia drop Labuschagne; injured Smith out of West Indies series

The 19-year-old Konstas has only played two Tests, bursting onto the scene with an almost run-a-ball 60 against India in the Boxing Day test in Melbourne last December

21 June,2025 06:56 AM IST | Bridgetown (Barbados) | AP | PTI

Sachin Tendulkar to Shikhar Dhawan, 7 cricketers who swear by yoga

On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Mid-Day spotlights seven cricketers who have embraced yoga as an integral part of their lives (Photos: Instagram/X)

21 June,2025 09:07 PM IST | Super Admin
‘Jaiswal’s century doesn’t surprise me’

‘Jaiswal’s century doesn’t surprise me’

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar hails Yashasvi’s gritty 101 against England; says young opener has a solid defensive technique for Tests

21 June,2025 06:54 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Confident Jaiswal paces innings to perfection

Confident Jaiswal paces innings to perfection

In the second over after tea though, he departed to a rather casual stroke, and in the bargain got out below 150 after scoring a Test hundred for the first time

21 June,2025 06:51 AM IST | Leeds | Santosh Suri

Headingley turns into run haven for centurions Jaiswal, Gill

Headingley turns into run haven for centurions Jaiswal, Gill

Skipper Shubman Gill (127*) and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (101) sizzle with impressive centuries as India post a dominant 359-3 on opening day of first Test against England at Leeds

21 June,2025 06:48 AM IST | Leeds | R Kaushik

Captain Gill, Jaiswal lead India's charge with twin tons at Headingley

Captain Gill, Jaiswal lead India's charge with twin tons at Headingley

For England, captain Ben Stokes was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2 for 43, while Brydon Carse took one wicket but proved expensive

20 June,2025 11:19 PM IST | Headingley (UK) | 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
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