Sherfane Rutherford smashed an unbeaten 76 off 42 balls while Gudakesh Motie claimed 3-33 as West Indies posted 196-6 and defeated England in their T20 World Cup clash at the Wankhede Stadium. It eventually helped the Caribbeans to beat England with wrist-spinner Gudakesh Motie claiming 3-33
12 February,2026 09:16 AM IST | Subodh MayureSouth Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj revealed he had asked to bowl the first Super Over as well during their dramatic T20 World Cup win over Afghanistan. While Lungi Ngidi bowled the first tie-breaker, Maharaj delivered in the second Super Over, picking up two wickets to seal victory after the match was tied twice
12 February,2026 09:19 AM IST | AgenciesAhead of their T20 World Cup match against Namibia, India face renewed expectations of breaking the 300-run barrier in a T20I, a feat they have never achieved. Despite opener Abhishek Sharma missing out due to a stomach infection, the Indian batting line-up featuring Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Shubham Dube
12 February,2026 09:22 AM IST | Santosh SuriAhead of their second Group A match against Namibia in the T20 World Cup, India got a major boost with Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar returning to full fitness. However, opener Abhishek Sharma is out with a stomach infection. India’s batters, barring Suryakumar Yadav, struggled against the US and will look to capitalize on better condition
12 February,2026 09:24 AM IST | R KaushikReturning Indian batter Tilak Varma stated he is prepared to play a cautious anchor role with skipper Suryakumar Yadav if wickets fall in clusters, as seen in their opener against the USA. He emphasized this approach ahead of India’s match against Namibia in the T20 World Cup
12 February,2026 09:27 AM IST | PTIAustralia captain Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the T20 World Cup opener against Ireland due to a groin injury. Veteran batter Steve Smith has been drafted as cover, while Travis Head will lead the team in Marsh’s absence
12 February,2026 08:44 AM IST | AgenciesManchester United legend Rio Ferdinand disclosed that he trained seriously for six months to become a professional boxer after retiring from football in 2015. Despite his dedication, he was denied a license, missing a potential high-profile fight against Anthony Joshua
12 February,2026 08:16 AM IST | A CorrespondentTottenham Hotspur have sacked coach Thomas Frank after a 1-2 home defeat to Newcastle, leaving the club 16th in the Premier League and winless in their past eight matches. The board cited poor results and performances as the reason for the change
12 February,2026 08:17 AM IST | AFPAnish Bhanwala secured the bronze medal with 23 points in the men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championship, while Kazakhstan dominated the eighth day with four gold medals
12 February,2026 08:35 AM IST | PTIEngland Test captain Ben Stokes confirmed he has undergone successful surgery on his injured right eye after being struck by a cricket ball earlier this month. The 34-year-old shared an update on Instagram, posting a photo of his bruised and swollen eye, saying the procedure was a success
12 February,2026 08:40 AM IST | PTISmriti Mandhana’s mother briefly reposted a meme poking fun at her daughter’s former fiancé Palash Muchhal after RCB’s WPL title win. The post, later deleted, sparked online chatter following Smriti’s match-winning 87 in the final against DC. Smriti was seeing his face while scoring against the DC bowlers
10 February,2026 09:12 AM IST | AgenciesAll-rounder Michael Leask starred with a late cameo and a four-wicket haul (22 not out and 4-17) after opener George Munsey’s attacking 84 as Scotland thrashed debutants Italy by 73 runs in their T20 World Cup Group C match of T20 world cup 2026
10 February,2026 11:01 AM IST | PTINamibia captain Gerhard Erasmus expressed disappointment that his team did not get any practice under lights ahead of their T20 World Cup match against India, unlike India who had successive night sessions. He noted that lack of floodlit grounds back home makes it challenging and hopes more big matches will boost cricket infrastructure in Namibia
13 February,2026 02:41 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesHaving put to chase a target of 210 runs, Namibia was bowled out for 116 runs in 18.2 overs. Team India's Varun Chakaravarthy returned with the figures of three wickets for seven runs in two overs. Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya bagged two wickets each
12 February,2026 11:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAbhishek Sharma, who was earlier hospitalised due to a stomach infection, will miss out on the clash. Sanju Samson will come in his place for tonight's clash
12 February,2026 06:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHaving put to chase a target of 124 runs, the Italian men posted 124 runs without losing any wickets in 12.4 overs. Opening duo Justin Mosca and Anthony Mosca showcased exceptional skills with the willow
12 February,2026 06:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCurrently, the "Men in Blue" are placed in the second position in Group A with a net run rate (NRR) of +1.450 and two points. On the other hand, Namibia is in fourth place with a net run rate (NRR) of -1.033
12 February,2026 05:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentItaly's Crishan Kalugamage returned with three wickets for 18 runs in four overs. Benjamin Maneti also bagged two wickets for nine runs in four overs
12 February,2026 04:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHarry Brook admitted that England didn't execute their plans well with the ball. Despite the loss, he labelled the West Indies team as a powerful side
12 February,2026 04:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSri Lanka have drafted in spin-bowling all-rounder Dushan Hemantha as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga, who has been ruled out of the ongoing T20 World Cup due to a hamstring injury
12 February,2026 10:10 AM IST | Colombo | PTINatasa Stankovic set Instagram buzzing with her latest poolside photos, drawing nearly three lakh likes from her 4.5 million followers. The 33-year-old dancer, actress, and model, is seen posing in a swimsuit as she lazes around in a swimming pool in a jungle-like surrounding
12 February,2026 09:49 AM IST | Mumbai | A 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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With just four months remaining, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be the biggest edition in history. Co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, the tournament will feature 48 teams, 104 matches, and 16 host cities. While 42 nations have already qualified, the race for the remaining spots continues
12 February,2026 02:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentInter Miami star Lionel Messi has sustained a strained left hamstring, raising concerns over his participation in the MLS season opener against LAFC on February 21. The club said his return to training will depend on his recovery progress
Harry Kane struck again as Bayern Munich defeated RB Leipzig 2-0 to reach the German Cup semifinals for the first time in six years. Kane converted from the penalty spot before Luis Diaz sealed the win minutes later. Defending champion Stuttgart, Bayer Leverkusen and Freiburg already advanced to the semifinals
The Indian men’s hockey team began their 2026 FIH Pro League campaign with a 1-3 defeat against Belgium. Nelson Onana (23rd), Thomas Crols (53rd) and Arno van Dessel (56th) scored for the visitors, while Shilanand Lakra (29th) netted the lone goal for India
12 February,2026 10:08 AM IST | Rourkela | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
