The first ODI match between Team India and New Zealand is scheduled to be played on January 11 at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium in Gujarat
mid-day highlights Mumbai’s star batter’s month-long run fest that puts him in contention for a Team India spot as Ajit Agarkar-led national selection committee sits to pick the squad for the upcoming ODI series vs NZ, starting on January 11
The "Three Lions" have made two changes from their previous squad for the fourth Test match in Melbourne. Spinner Shoaib Bashir and pacer Matthew Potts have been picked in the team for the fifth clash
During a press conference that lasted for 50 minutes on Friday, Khawaja said that the Test match in Sydney would be his last appearance in international cricket, according to ESPNcricinfo
Jason Gillespie was succeeded by former Pakistan cricketer Aaqib Javed across formats, who was also serving on the selection panel
Shubman Gill amassed a staggering 754 runs in five Tests at an average of 75.40, scoring four centuries and registering a career-best 269. His run spree saw him shatter multiple records, achievements that could fill an entire chapter in a traditional 'history of cricket' book within a single series
Usman Khawaja has made 87 Test appearances for Australia and has smashed 6206 runs, with a top score of 232 runs. He also has 16 centuries and 28 half-centuries to his name in the format
While announcing his retirement, Usman Khawaja, who was the first Muslim to play for the Aussies, criticised the racial stereotyping that he experienced in his career
While Ruturaj Gaikwad, a specialist opener, was tried at No. 4, Pant was left cooling his heels during all the three games
The waterlogged Karnataka Sporting Association ground and Azad Maidan were deemed unsafe for play by the umpires
As star India all-rounder Sharma becomes highest wicket-taker in WT20Is (152 wickets), mid-day looks at her Top 3 bowling displays
Superstar India batter Virat Kohli and his Bollywood star wife Anushka Sharma ooze class in first Instagram post of 2026
As star India all-rounder Sharma becomes highest wicket-taker in WT20Is (152 wickets), mid-day looks at her Top 3 bowling displays
02 January,2026 09:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Karan ShankarSuperstar India batter Virat Kohli and his Bollywood star wife Anushka Sharma ooze class in first Instagram post of 2026
02 January,2026 09:48 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesAustralia off-spinner Todd Murphy says SCG pitch looks very green three days before fifth Test; feels pace may dominate once again, with spinners having a limited role
02 January,2026 09:37 AM IST | Sydney | AFPRavichandran Ashwin pointed out how several people started watching the Vijay Hazare Trophy only to see their icons, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, feature in the tournament
01 January,2026 05:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe first picture shows the pacer and Sanjana sharing warm smiles, and in the second picture, Sanjana is seen sharing an adorable and candid moment with her son Angad
01 January,2026 04:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Former cricketer Robin Uthappa has picked two interesting names to watch out for in 2026. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)
In the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins, stand-in captain Steve Smith will continue to lead the Australian pack. Cummins had missed out on the first two Test matches of the Ashes series after he failed to recover in time due to a lower back injury
01 January,2026 03:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
In the ongoing series, Khawaja did not come out to bat in the second innings of the Perth Test match as he was struggling with back spasms. So far, he has scored 153 runs in three matches and five innings, with an average of 30.60. He also has one half-century, which he scored in Adelaide
01 January,2026 03:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The fifth and final Test match of the ongoing Ashes series is scheduled to be played from January 4 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The ongoing Ashes series has the joint fewest wickets for spin of any Test series played on Australian soil, featuring at least three matches
01 January,2026 02:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Australia will begin their campaign by playing a match against Ireland on February 11 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo
01 January,2026 11:25 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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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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