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WPL 2026: Mumbai Indians' schedule, dates, and squad for mega tournament

Mumbai Indians (MI) will lock horns against Gujarat Giants (GG) on January 13, followed which they will play against the UP Warriorz (UPW) on January 15

09 January,2026 04:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Ashes: Despite series loss, Ben Stokes keen to lead England in future

“We will take many lessons from this tour and are determined to improve quickly. Our focus is on regaining the Ashes in 2027,” Gould said.

09 January,2026 08:21 AM IST | AFP
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Hits & flops of the Ashes

mid-day lists three heroes, who set up Australia’s emphatic 4–1 win and three under-performers, who hurt England’s cause

09 January,2026 08:47 AM IST | Rohan Koli
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India eye World Cup glory through Women's Premier League-4

MI’s India skipper Harmanpreet and her deputy Smriti, who captains RCB, believe a fine showing at Women’s Premier League, beginning today, will help team’s pursuit of glory at ICC Women’s T20 World Cup to be held in June-July

09 January,2026 08:52 AM IST | Subodh Mayure
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VHT: Sarfaraz’s record fifty in vain as Punjab beat Mumbai by 1 run

The in-form Mumbai batter belted a 20-ball 62, laced with seven fours and five maximums while chasing a small target of 217

09 January,2026 08:56 AM IST | Agencies
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Damien Martyn discharged from hospital after coming out of an induced coma

Martyn, who represented Australia in 67 Test matches, fell ill on Boxing Day and was taken to hospital on the Gold Coast late last month, where he was placed in an induced coma amid a bout of meningitis

09 January,2026 08:58 AM IST | IANS
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T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka pick Vikram Rathour as new batting coach

The World Cup would be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Rathour will assume charge on January 18 and will remain with the team until March 10.

09 January,2026 08:28 AM IST | PTI
Football News

EPL | ‘Can’t think of title if you don’t win games’: Pep Guardiola

After Man City play out third straight draw, a 1-1 stalemate against Brighton this time, boss Pep Guardiola admits it’s tough to challenge Arsenal for crown

09 January,2026 09:03 AM IST | AFP
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Lamine Yamal tops the list of most valuable football players

Barcelona’s teen superstar Lamine Yamal named world’s most valuable footballer at £297 million (approximately Rs 3591 crore)

09 January,2026 09:08 AM IST | A Correspondent
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Man Utd’s interim boss Fletcher disappointed with 2-2 Burnley draw

Benjamin Sesko’s brace (50th and 60th min) for United was cancelled out by an own-goal from Ayden Heaven (13th min) and a wonder-strike from Jaidon Anthony (66th min)

09 January,2026 09:09 AM IST | Agencies
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Liverpool great Keegan diagnosed with cancer

“These investigations have revealed a diagnosis of cancer, for which Kevin will undergo treatment,” read a statement from Keegan’s family. Keegan is a two-time Ballon d’Or winner and also won 63 caps for England.

09 January,2026 09:11 AM IST | AP | PTI
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Malaysia Open: Superb PV Sindhu soars into quarters

Sindhu had not participated in any tournament since October due to a foot injury, and opted to give herself a longer period of time to recover.

09 January,2026 08:31 AM IST | PTI
Nicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana lift MI to 154 after early blows vs RCB

Nicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana lift MI to 154 after early blows vs RCB

Late-order fireworks from Nicola Carey and Sajeevan Sajana helped Mumbai Indians recover from a shaky start against RCB in the WPL-4 opener at DY Patil Stadium. However, Sajana and left-hander Carey shouldered the responsibility well, stitching a vital 82-run stand off just 49 balls. At the time of going to press, RCB were 82-5 in 11.4 overs

10 January,2026 08:27 AM IST | Navi Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
WPL 4 opener sees fans travel miles to watch Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana

WPL 4 opener sees fans travel miles to watch Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana

Ajay Patil and his friend Chetan Bachaav, part of a group of 24 MI fans who travelled here from Nashik to watch their favourite cricketers, were excited to witness the WPL-4 opener.

10 January,2026 08:27 AM IST | Navi Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma hit top gear in nets ahead of New Zealand ODI series

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma hit top gear in nets ahead of New Zealand ODI series

The ODI series starting here on Sunday will be followed by a long T20I season, which includes a five-match series against the Kiwis, the T20 World Cup, and then the Indian Premier League

10 January,2026 08:13 AM IST | Vadodara | PTI
BCB official’s “Indian agent” remark on Tamim sparks backlash

BCB official’s “Indian agent” remark on Tamim sparks backlash

Bangladesh Cricket Board functionary slams former skipper for urging board to prioritise country’s cricket future before deciding on T20 World Cup after Mustafizur’s IPL ouster; remark draws backlash from current and ex-players

10 January,2026 08:12 AM IST | Dhaka | PTI
Nadine de Klerk's unbeaten half-century helps RCB to begin campaign with victory

Nadine de Klerk's unbeaten half-century helps RCB to begin campaign with victory

Premier all-rounder Nadine de Klerk played a match-winning knock of an unbeaten 63 runs off 44 deliveries. Her knock was laced with seven boundaries and two maximums. Arundhati Reddy also scored 20 runs in 25 balls, with the help of two boundaries

09 January,2026 11:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
WPL 2026: RCB bowlers restrict MI to 154 runs in Navi Mumbai

WPL 2026: RCB bowlers restrict MI to 154 runs in Navi Mumbai

Opening the innings for the "Paltan", Amelia Kerr departed early on just four runs in 15 balls. Fellow opening batswoman Gunalan Kamalini accumulated 32 runs off 28 deliveries, which was laced with five boundaries

09 January,2026 09:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
WPL 2026: Smriti Mandhana wins toss, opts to bowl first in Navi Mumbai

WPL 2026: Smriti Mandhana wins toss, opts to bowl first in Navi Mumbai

After winning the toss, RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana said that, considering the dew factor, she opted to bowl first in the WPL 2026 opening match. Nadine De Klerk, Grace Harris, Lauren Bell, and Linsey Smith will be the team's four overseas players for this game

09 January,2026 09:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BBL: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne likely to feature in event

BBL: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne likely to feature in event

Smith, who had torched an unbeaten 121 runs against Perth Scorchers and another half-century in his three-match stint last season, will be available for the Sixers' final three regular-season fixtures

09 January,2026 09:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
WPL 2026: Here's the full schedule, dates, venues, and more

WPL 2026: Here's the full schedule, dates, venues, and more

The Women’s Premier League 2026 begins on Friday with defending champions Mumbai Indians taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening game

09 January,2026 08:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Father’s Day 2025: Rohit Sharma opens up on his father’s sacrifices

    Father’s Day 2025: Rohit Sharma opens up on his father’s sacrifices

    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

    14 June,2025 07:10 PM IST
    Indian football hits decade low FIFA ranking after years of decline

    Indian football hits decade low FIFA ranking after years of decline

    After achieving a decent 104 rank towards the end of 2020, Indian football oscillated between the 104th and 109th position for the next couple of years. In 2024 though things took a turn for the worse. India flopped in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 which was held in early 2024 and plummeted to 117

    10 January,2026 08:07 AM IST | Doha | Agencies

    Focus on development, not trophies: Hallgrimsson’s message for Indian football

    Ex-Iceland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson, who masterminded their miraculous run to the Euro 2016 QFs, tells mid-day that India’s grassroot system must focus on upskilling kids rather than results

    10 January,2026 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Ronan Carvalho

    English Premier League | 'We’ve already beaten Arsenal at home': Slot

    As Liverpool visit the Emirates on Thursday, Reds boss Arne wants team to draw confidence from their 1-0 win at Anfield over the table-toppers last August

    08 January,2026 08:42 AM IST | London | Agencies
    Fynbos seeks redemption in Villoo C Poonawalla Indian Oaks (Gr 1)

    Fynbos seeks redemption in Villoo C Poonawalla Indian Oaks (Gr 1)

    After her Indian 1000 Guineas loss, Pesi Shroff's Fynbos gets another chance to make a statement about her class on Saturday

    09 January,2026 09:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Prakash Gosavi

    Olympic champ Zheng out of Australian Open

    09 January,2026 09:14 AM IST | Paris | AFP
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