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 | PTIThe USA will now lock horns with Pakistan in their upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 group stage match on February 10 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Sri Lanka
09 February,2026 04:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe T20 World Cup 2026 match between arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, is scheduled to be played on February 15 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo
09 February,2026 04:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSkipper Wayne Madsen is hoping the buzz around ongoing T20 World Cup and massive TV coverage will help grow popularity of cricket in football-crazy European nation
08 February,2026 08:53 PM IST | Kolkata | Arup ChatterjeeSkipper Yadav leads from the front with unbeaten 49-ball 84 to rescue India after batting collapse, while bowlers keep it tight as hosts defend 161-9 to beat USA by 29 runs in their T20 World Cup campaign-opener at Wankhede
08 February,2026 08:56 AM IST | Mumbai | R KaushikSpeedsters Avasthi (4-27) and Deshpande (4-33) dismantle Karnataka for 173 on Day 2 after hosts folded for 120 on first day; Shardul Thakur & Co are 189-2 at stumps, leading by 136 runs
08 February,2026 08:50 AM IST | Mumbai | G KrishnanThe ICC has asked Pakistan Cricket Board to justify pulling out of one match while playing the remaining tournament on government instructions
08 February,2026 08:45 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIChasing 148, Pakistan were 90-2 at the halfway stage, but lost wickets in a heap as they were 114-7 in 16.1 overs
08 February,2026 08:42 AM IST | Colombo | PTITeam India's Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, and Axar Patel claimed two wickets each. Varun Chakaravarthy also chipped in with one wicket. Following the victory, the "Men in Blue" are topping Group A with a net run rate (NRR) of +1.450
07 February,2026 11:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn an attempt to chase a target of 183 runs, Scotland was bowled out for 147 runs in 18.5 overs. West Indies' Romario Shepherd registered a five-wicket haul by conceding 20 runs in three overs. Jason Holder also bagged three wickets for 30 runs in 3.5 overs
07 February,2026 07:48 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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Despite 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
08 February,2026 09:11 AM IST | London | AgenciesGoals from Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes ended an eight-game winless run against Spurs for the Red Devils
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick expressed growing confidence in his side after a stunning start to his tenure, with three consecutive Premier League wins, including statement victories over Manchester City and Arsenal. Ahead of Saturday’s clash against Tottenham Hotspur, Carrick said the tough run of games has sparked belief and growth
India finished overall sixth in the medals tally. China topped the chart with 34 medals — 10 gold, 11 silver and 13 bronze
09 February,2026 09:45 AM IST | China | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
