India survived a testing World Cup opener against the USA, overcoming a batting collapse on a challenging Wankhede surface. Early movement, variable bounce and spin put India under pressure, but Suryakumar Yadav’s calm, unbeaten 84 guided them to a crucial 29-run victory
09 February,2026 10:05 AM IST | R KaushikNepal came agonisingly close to scripting a historic upset against England at the T20 World Cup, before the two-time champions held their nerve to secure a four-run victory at Wankhede Stadium. Chasing 184, Nepal’s lower order, led by Lokesh Bam, mounted a late charge, but Sam Curran’s composed final over sealed the win
09 February,2026 10:08 AM IST | Subodh MayureNepal fans brought unmatched energy to the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, vastly outnumbering English supporters during Nepal’s T20 World Cup match against England. Several fans travelled from Kathmandu to cheer their team, expressing pride and optimism about Nepal’s growing stature in world cricket
09 February,2026 10:35 AM IST | Subodh MayurePop icon Mariah Carey’s performance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan drew criticism from viewers, with many alleging that the singer was lip syncing. Social media users pointed out a visible mismatch between her lip movements and the audio during her rendition of Volare and Nothing Is Impossible
09 February,2026 10:02 AM IST | AgenciesSporting excellence took centre stage as Bombay Gymkhana felicitated 65 legendary sportspersons, past and present, during its family day celebrations. Among those honoured were Sunil Gavaskar, Nari Contractor, MM Somaya, and Yasin Merchant
09 February,2026 09:59 AM IST | A CorrespondentThe Mumbai vs Karnataka Ranji Trophy quarter-final remains evenly balanced after three days at the MCA-BKC ground. A spirited 89-run ninth-wicket stand between Tanush Kotian and Tushar Deshpande helped Mumbai stretch their lead and set Karnataka a target of 325. In reply, Karnataka reached 113-2, with KL Rahul unbeaten on 60
09 February,2026 08:41 AM IST | G KrishnanBrooklyn Beckham has quietly removed a tattoo dedicated to his father, David Beckham, amid reports of an ongoing family feud. The move comes after Brooklyn publicly criticised his parents’ behaviour towards his wife, Nicola Peltz, following their 2022 wedding
09 February,2026 09:57 AM IST | AgenciesTim Seifert smashed a rapid 65 off 42 balls as New Zealand chased down a record 182 to defeat Afghanistan by five wickets in Chennai. Supported by Glenn Phillips’ 42, NZ reached the target with 13 balls to spare, registering their highest successful chase in T20 World Cup history
09 February,2026 09:56 AM IST | AgenciesIndian badminton star Saina Nehwal left fans impressed after sharing pictures in a little black dress on Instagram. The Olympic bronze medallist received a flood of praise from followers, who called her one of India’s most beautiful athletes
09 February,2026 09:54 AM IST | AgenciesMalad-based 15-year-old para archer Rutvi Lolge has received a world-class compound bow after her talent and struggles with inferior equipment were highlighted by mid-day. Backed by OGQ and supporters, the young archer now hopes to close the gap with the world’s best as she trains with elite gear to pursue her Olympic dream
09 February,2026 09:53 AM IST | Ashwin FerroArsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Viktor Gyokeres for performing at the “highest level” after the striker scored twice in a 3-0 victory over Sunderland. The win extended Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points, with Martin Zubimendi also on target
09 February,2026 09:50 AM IST | AFPElavenil Valarivan and Arjun Babuta delivered a dominant performance to win the 10m air rifle mixed team gold at the Asian Championship, finishing four points clear of South Korea. India also enjoyed success in the 25m standard pistol event, with Gurpreet Singh winning gold, while Harsh Gupta and Amanpreet Singh secured silver and bronze
09 February,2026 09:47 AM IST | PTIDefending champions Parag English School (Bhandup) advanced to the final of the Manoramaben Apte inter-school cricket tournament with a commanding 43-run victory over Dnyandeep Seva Mandal (Nerul) at Jolly Gymkhana on Monday. Vedika Nikam’s brisk 36 anchored Parag English’s total of 131-6, while Tanisha Sharma’s impressive spell of 2-22 restricted
10 February,2026 09:15 AM IST | Mumbai | R KaushikSmriti Mandhana’s mother briefly reposted a meme poking fun at her daughter’s former fiancé Palash Muchhal after RCB’s WPL title win. The post, later deleted, sparked online chatter following Smriti’s match-winning 87 in the final against DC. Smriti was seeing his face while scoring against the DC bowlers
10 February,2026 09:12 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesAll-rounder Michael Leask starred with a late cameo and a four-wicket haul (22 not out and 4-17) after opener George Munsey’s attacking 84 as Scotland thrashed debutants Italy by 73 runs in their T20 World Cup Group C match of T20 world cup 2026
10 February,2026 09:06 AM IST | Kolkata | PTIVirat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been downgraded to Grade B as the BCCI abolished the A plus category in its latest central contracts. The board awarded contracts to 30 men and 21 women cricketers, revamping the existing grading structure
10 February,2026 09:00 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesDrafted in at the last moment after injuries and illness hit India’s pace unit, Mohammed Siraj made his return count with a match-settling spell of 3-29 at the Wankhede. Rejoining the T20I setup after 18 months, Siraj struck twice in the Powerplay to calm Indian nerves and remind everyone of his value at T20 World Cup 2026
10 February,2026 08:53 AM IST | New Delhi | R KaushikIn an attempt to chase a target of 214 runs, Canada managed to score 156 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs. Navneet Dhaliwal garnered 64 runs off 49 deliveries, which was laced with seven boundaries and a maximum
09 February,2026 11:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShubman Gill, who has been leading Team India in two formats, Tests and ODIs, has been named in the Grade A contract by the board. Along with him, lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah and star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja are also named in the same grade
09 February,2026 09:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPakistan will face the United States of America (USA) in their upcoming clash. In the previous edition of the global showpiece, the USA had defeated them
09 February,2026 07:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Tiigers’ campaign was defined by their ability to entertain while relentlessly pushing boundaries. The statement came early in the league stage, when they opened their season against Srinagar by posting a then-record team total of 136 runs
09 February,2026 07:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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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Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva said victory against Liverpool at Anfield was crucial to keep their Premier League title hopes alive. City staged a dramatic late comeback to win 2-1, with Silva scoring the equaliser before Erling Haaland sealed the win in stoppage time, ensuring they stayed in contention with leaders Arsenal
10 February,2026 09:18 AM IST | Liverpool | AFPDespite Liverpool’s recent struggles, Man City boss Guardiola hails them as an exceptional team ahead of today’s clash; admits this away tie is hardest of the season
Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes ended an eight-game winless run against Spurs for the Red Devils
Indian middle-distance runner Harmilan Bains wowed fans by sharing a striking fashion post on Instagram, pairing a short skirt with high black boots. The Asian Games double silver medallist called the look a “statement,” drawing attention both for her style and sporting achievements
10 February,2026 09:13 AM IST | China | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
