In and out of the playing XI for no fault of his own, Samson is now certain to get an extended run ahead of next month’s T20 World Cup
With India opener Abhishek Sharma racing to 5000 T20 runs in record time (2898 balls) after his 35-ball 84 in the opening tie against NZ on Wednesday, mid-day breaks down some of his stunning numbers in the shortest format
Gill was trapped in front of the wicket by left-arm spinner Parth Bhut and other Punjab batters too did not fare better against tweakers
In reply, however, the Dnyandeep Seva Mandal boys approached the chase with discipline and maturity, reaching 128 for 6 in 34.5 overs to seal the title
Ton-up stand-in skipper Siddhesh Lad (104) praises fellow centurion Khan (142 not out) for his sheer domination as Mumbai post 332-4 against Mohammed Siraj-led Hyderabad bowling attack
“We had a plan from Day One that we wanted to play this kind of cricket, and that’s what we are following,” Abhishek said after receiving the Player of the Match award
The Giants then produced a collective bowling show to bundle out the Warriorz for a paltry 108 in 17.3 overs, snapping a three-match losing streak and returning to winning ways
Kevin Pietersen explained a SA20 match scenario in which Brevis helped his team, Pretoria Capitals, come out of a difficult situation
The T20 World Cup 2026 is set to kick off from February 7. Team India is placed in Group A along with the teams such as Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States of America (USA)
Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his dream run at the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, smashing a record-breaking fifty against Bangladesh in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. His counter-attacking 72 steadied India after an early collapse and underlined his rise as a youth cricket prodigy
After winning the toss, UPW captain Lanning stated that it would be nice if her team managed to put Gujarat under early pressure, considering the dew already present at the venue. She also said that having a few days off was nice and that all the players in the squad are coming together well
Ravichandran Ashwin noticed that Suryakumar looked in good touch and said this will be a big positive for the batsman. He also feels that Team India's management is backing all-rounder Shivam Dube to be handy with the ball as well
After winning the toss, UPW captain Lanning stated that it would be nice if her team managed to put Gujarat under early pressure, considering the dew already present at the venue. She also said that having a few days off was nice and that all the players in the squad are coming together well
22 January,2026 07:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRavichandran Ashwin noticed that Suryakumar looked in good touch and said this will be a big positive for the batsman. He also feels that Team India's management is backing all-rounder Shivam Dube to be handy with the ball as well
22 January,2026 07:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected BCB's request to move its World Cup matches out of India. The T20 World Cup 2026, set to kick off from February 7, will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka
22 January,2026 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDuring the match, opening batsman Abhishek Sharma delivered a blistering knock. Facing just 35 deliveries, he smashed 84 runs, with the help of five boundaries and eight maximums. After the victory, Team India's pacer Arshdeep Singh said that he tries to enjoy the game
22 January,2026 04:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOpener 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 | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
In the WPL 2026 match against UP Warriorz (UPW), Gujarat Giants (GG) posted a total of 153 runs. Here's all you need to know (Pic: wplt20.com/X/File Pic)
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
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
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
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
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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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