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 correspondentSporting 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 | Mumbai | A CorrespondentTim 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 | Chennai | AgenciesThe 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 | Mumbai | G KrishnanSkipper 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 ChatterjeeTeam 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 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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Brooklyn 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 | Mumbai | AgenciesArsenal 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
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
Indian 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 | Mumbai | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
