Oz cricket legend Matthew Hayden’s daughter Grace gets thumbs up from viewers for stunning floral dress during Aus Open TV show in India
Lanky spinner Himanshu Singh returned with superb figures of 27-10-39-3 while pacer Tushar Deshpande (2-68) and Mohit Avasthi (2-54) chipped in as well, bowling out Hyderabad for 267 in their first innings after the hosts had resumed the third day’s play on 138-2 in reply to Mumbai’s 560. Hyderabad conceded a huge lead of 293 runs
The Irish Cricket board, however, categorically dismissed the suggestion. At the ICC Board meeting, Bangladesh were taken to the cleaners with an overwhelming 14-2 verdict in favour of the Tigers travelling to India for their games.
Addressing a press conference here, Naqvi said the matter would be placed before Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, who is currently out of the country, once he returns
An all-round India won a truncated game of 37-overs-per-side with complete ease, stamping their authority in the competition with another big victory
Kishan’s 76 has intensified the spotlight on Samson. For NZ, it remains to be seen how they bounce back after the walloping
Ishan Kishan says consistent run-scoring for Jharkhand restored his confidence, allowing him to trust his instincts while anchoring a dominant chase with a quickfire match-winning 76 against New Zealand
The Bangladesh Cricket Board’s appeal to the ICC’s Dispute Resolution Committee seeking a review of the decision to host its T20 World Cup matches in India will not be heard, as the matter falls outside the panel’s jurisdiction. With Scotland kept on standby, the BCB may now consider approaching the Court of Arbitration for Sport as a last resort
Gujarat Giants head coach Michael Klinger said a simple message to “fight hard” during the drinks break inspired his team to a dominant 45-run win over UP Warriorz in the WPL. Sophie Devine’s unbeaten fifty and Rajeshwari Gayakwad’s 3-16 helped GG end their home losing streak and climb to second place on the points table
Saurashtra registered a dominant 194-run victory over Punjab in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match as Shubman Gill endured another poor outing. Chasing 320 on a difficult pitch, Punjab collapsed for 125, with Gill managing just 14 after a first-innings duck. Left-arm spinner Parth Bhut starred with a sensational 10-wicket match haul
Test batter Sarfaraz Khan continued his stellar domestic form with a magnificent double century, scoring 227 to power Mumbai to a massive 560 all out against Hyderabad on Day Two of their Elite Group D Ranji Trophy match. The knock marked Sarfaraz’s fifth double hundred and saw him cross 5,000 first-class runs in just his 61st match
India opener Abhishek Sharma said he has modelled his attacking T20I Powerplay batting on former skipper Rohit Sharma’s template, with encouragement from head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav. The left-hander said his role is clearly defined to attack early and set the tone for the team
Test batter Sarfaraz Khan continued his stellar domestic form with a magnificent double century, scoring 227 to power Mumbai to a massive 560 all out against Hyderabad on Day Two of their Elite Group D Ranji Trophy match. The knock marked Sarfaraz’s fifth double hundred and saw him cross 5,000 first-class runs in just his 61st match
24 January,2026 08:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureIndia opener Abhishek Sharma said he has modelled his attacking T20I Powerplay batting on former skipper Rohit Sharma’s template, with encouragement from head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav. The left-hander said his role is clearly defined to attack early and set the tone for the team
24 January,2026 08:12 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIFormer India captain Rohit Sharma said fear of failure among elite batters may have contributed to India’s prolonged ICC title drought between 2011 and 2024. Reflecting on the lean phase, Rohit said the team largely did the right things but felt something was missing, possibly a mental barrier that affected performances in big tournaments
24 January,2026 08:11 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIIshan Kishan’s blistering 76 and skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 82 helped India chase down a daunting 209 to beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the second T20I. The hosts recovered from an early collapse to seal their joint-highest successful T20I chase and take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series
24 January,2026 08:10 AM IST | Raipur | AgenciesHaving put to chase a target of 209 runs, Team India scored 209 runs for the loss of three wickets in 15.2 overs. Ishan Kishan accumulated 76 runs off just 32 deliveries, which was laced with 11 boundaries and four maximums
23 January,2026 11:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
In the second T20I match against Team India, New Zealand posted a total of 208 runs. Here's all you need to know (Pic: File Pic/X)
As of now, Bangladesh is placed in Group C along with England, Italy, Nepal, and the West Indies. The Bengal Tigers are scheduled to play their first group stage match against the West Indies on February 7 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata
23 January,2026 08:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The "Men in Blue" are leading the five-match T20I series 1-0. The "Black Caps" will be eager to secure a win and make the series more interesting. Later, both the teams will engage in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka
23 January,2026 08:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Milne has sustained a torn left hamstring injury and will not feature in the tournament. New Zealand have been placed in Group D of the tournament along with Afghanistan, Canada, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
23 January,2026 07:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The second T20I match between Team India and New Zealand at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Raipur on Friday
23 January,2026 04:28 PM 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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