Skipper 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 | R KaushikChasing 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 | PTIThe 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 | PTISpeedsters 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 | G KrishnanIn the 10m air rifle junior women’s category, Shambhavi Kshirsagar set a new record of 253.7, to take home the gold medal, surpassing Isha Anil Taksale’s 253.1 from Jakarta in 2024 in the process
08 February,2026 09:01 AM IST | IANSGoals from Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes ended an eight-game winless run against Spurs for the Red Devils
08 February,2026 09:04 AM IST | AFPYouTube star Jake Paul’s partner Jutta criticised for flying to 2026 Winter Olympics in private jet
08 February,2026 09:07 AM IST | AgenciesDespite 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 | AgenciesWith four of the six horses huddled within three points of the Dynamic Ratings, the Mathradas Goculdas Trophy may turn out to be an extremely open race
08 February,2026 09:15 AM IST | Prakash GosaviFormer Pakistan captain Asif Iqbal said he remains hopeful the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo will be played, warning that a boycott would damage cricket’s popularity and urging the ICC to act neutrally
07 February,2026 10:09 AM IST | Debasish DattaOlympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra said he was “truly humbled” and “honoured” after carrying the Olympic torch ahead of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Calling the flame a symbol of unity and perseverance, Bindra shared the moment on social media as the Games prepare to begin on Friday
06 February,2026 09:49 AM IST | PTISkipper Smriti Mandhana delivered a knock of 87 runs off 41 deliveries, which was laced with 12 boundaries and three maximums. Shouldering her was Georgia Voll, who smashed 79 runs after facing 54 balls. Her knock included 14 boundaries
05 February,2026 11:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentTeam 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 correspondentIt will be interesting to see if the "Men in Blue" manage to defend their shortest format global showpiece title. As the match proceeds, the cricket fans will keep a tab on Team India's swashbuckling opening batsman Abhishek Sharma
07 February,2026 07:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, Afghanistan is all set to lock horns against New Zealand on February 8 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai
07 February,2026 07:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFaheem Ashraf delivered an unbeaten knock of 29 runs off 11 balls. His knock also included two boundaries and three maximums. With this, the "Green Shirts" are enjoying the top spot in their group A with a net run rate of +0.240
07 February,2026 07:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndia captain Suryakumar Yadav said the team would not hesitate to field both Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav together in the T20 World Cup 2026 if conditions and opposition demand it, calling the dilemma a “very good headache”. Ahead of India’s opener against the USA, Surya stressed the importance of flexibility and combinations
07 February,2026 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIZainullah Ihsan, the young Afghan-born pacer who moved to Scotland four years ago, is overjoyed to be part of the T20 World Cup after missing the age cutoff for the U-19 edition. Scotland secured a spot in the tournament following Bangladesh’s withdrawal from their India fixtures, giving Ihsan a last-minute opportunity
07 February,2026 10:08 AM IST | Kolkata | Arup ChatterjeeRoyal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Smriti Mandhana praised pacer Lauren Bell and opening partner Voll for their decisive contributions after RCB defeated Delhi Capitals by six wickets to clinch their second Women’s Premier League title. Mandhana called the franchise’s three titles in three years a remarkable achievement and lauded Bell’s match-win
07 February,2026 10:05 AM IST | Vadodara | PTIShardashram Vidyamandir English Medium School defeated KEM High School by nine wickets in the girls U-16 MSSA Manoramaben Apte inter-school cricket quarter-final. Kartika Poojary starred with the ball, while Ria Thakur led the chase
07 February,2026 10:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus VedanayagamADVERTISEMENT
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 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
07 February,2026 10:06 AM IST | Manchester | AgenciesManchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised his side’s remarkable consistency after a dominant 3-1 win over Newcastle United sealed a 5-1 aggregate victory in the EFL Cup semi-final. City booked their sixth Wembley final in 11 years, with Guardiola lauding his team’s intensity and approach, while Newcastle boss Eddie Howe rued a poor first-half
Kai Havertz’s stoppage-time goal against former club Chelsea earned Arsenal a 1-0 second-leg win and a 4-2 aggregate victory, sending the Gunners to the EFL Cup final at Wembley. Manager Mikel Arteta called the moment “magical”, while Declan Rice said Arsenal’s hunger to end their trophy drought is driving their strong performances this season
Indian shooter Rudrankksh delivered a stellar performance to win the gold medal in the 10m air rifle event, shooting an impressive 251.9 in the final. He edged past Babuta, who finished with 250.7, to assert his dominance. Rudrankksh, along with Babuta and Vishal Singh, also secured the team gold for India in the event
07 February,2026 09:55 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIADVERTISEMENT
