India will begin their T20 World Cup campaign at the iconic Wankhede Stadium against the USA, revisiting memories of their historic 2011 World Cup triumph at the same venue. Led by Mumbai’s own Suryakumar Yadav, the world No.1 side enters the tournament as favourites after dominant recent series wins at home
07 February,2026 08:54 AM IST | R KaushikIndia’s Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal said match exposure and recent form prompted the team management to pick N Sriram Balaji over Ritvik Bollipalli for the doubles match against the Netherlands starting Saturday. Rajpal highlighted Balaji’s strong run of back-to-back tournaments, including a good result in Bahrain
07 February,2026 09:53 AM IST | PTIIndian 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 | PTIThe ICC T20 World Cup will get underway in grand style at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday with an opening ceremony featuring Bollywood star Nora Fatehi and popular rapper Badshah. The event, scheduled to begin at 6 pm ahead of India’s opening match against the USA, will also include a musical medley by Rishab Sharma and Shivamani
07 February,2026 09:59 AM IST | AgenciesShardashram 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 | Rufus VedanayagamRoyal 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 | PTIManchester 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 | AgenciesIndia pacer Prasidh Krishna delivered a devastating post-lunch spell to dismantle Mumbai’s batting, bundling them out for 120 on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Karnataka. With Sarfaraz Khan sidelined due to viral fever and early wickets tumbling, Mumbai never recovered from the pressure. Karnataka ended the day on 110-2
07 February,2026 10:00 AM IST | G KrishnanZainullah 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 | Arup ChatterjeeFormer 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 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 | PTIThe T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to begin from February 7, and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Team India is placed in Group A of the tournament along with teams Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States of America (USA)
06 February,2026 09:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTeam India's RS Ambrish returned with the figures of three wickets for 56 runs in nine overs. Deepensh Devendran and Kanishk Chouhan bagged two wickets each. Khilan Patel and skipper Ayush Mhatre also claimed one wicket each
06 February,2026 08:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to kick off from February 7, and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Australia is placed in Group B of the tournament along with teams Ireland, Oman, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe
06 February,2026 08:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe T20 World Cup 2026, which is set to kick off from Saturday, February 7, will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Team India is placed in Group A of the tournament along with Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States of America (USA)
06 February,2026 08:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWith the majority of the crowd firmly behind Ahmedabad, the Tiigers were pushed into a hostile, high-decibel atmosphere. Unfazed by the noise or the pressure, the side responded with calm execution and collective belief, seizing control of the contest early
06 February,2026 07:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentT20 World Cup 2026, which is set to kick off from Saturday, February 7, will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Team India is placed in Group A of the tournament along with Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States of America (USA)
06 February,2026 05:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to kick off from February 7, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Team India is placed in Group A of the tournament along with teams such as Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States of America (USA)
06 February,2026 04:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndia captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed that the team will travel to Colombo for their ICC T20 World Cup match against Pakistan on February 15, despite Pakistan’s decision to boycott the fixture. India’s schedule includes matches against USA and Namibia before the Colombo trip
06 February,2026 12:40 PM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureADVERTISEMENT
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 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
06 February,2026 10:04 AM IST | Manchester | AgenciesKai 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
Cathedral and John Connon School won the U-12 girls title, while Campion High School clinched the boys crown at the Dream Sports Mumbai School Sports Association (MSSA) Inter-school Knockout Cup at Azad Maidan
WNBA star Cameron Brink has signalled interest in modelling for Playboy, saying she would consider it if her rugby player fiancé Ben Felter approves. The 24-year-old LA Sparks forward, who recently posed for sports and fashion magazine PLAYERS, spoke about her comfort with bold photoshoots and her appreciation for their artistic expression
06 February,2026 10:00 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
