Tilak (73) and Hardik’s (63) fourth-wicket stand of 105 runs off 44 balls powers India to a massive 231-5 before mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy’s 4-53 restricts South Africa to 201-8 for an emphatic series-clinching 30-run victory
20 December,2025 08:56 AM IST | AgenciesIndia chased down the target in 18 overs. India’s eighth appearance in the final was built on the unbroken 114-run stand for the third wicket between Malhotra and George
20 December,2025 08:59 AM IST | PTIWhile nobody in the BCCI is spelling it out, the global event in India could well be the last for Suryakumar as national T20 skipper. He is already 35 and has been out of form for the past one year
20 December,2025 09:02 AM IST | PTIOpener Travis, who smashed his fourth consecutive century at Adelaide (142 not out) to take Australia to 271-4 at stumps on Day 3, believes he has been in his prime mentally across the last four to five years
20 December,2025 09:06 AM IST | AFPBen Stokes didn’t bowl on Day Three of the third Test of Ashes series at Adelaide Oval, assistant coach Jeetan Patel said that all-rounder is “pretty knackered”
20 December,2025 09:09 AM IST | IANS“Rohit, Jaiswal, Dube and even Rahane will not be a part of the Mumbai squad for at least first two matches as the selection panel is going ahead with a young squad,” said Mumbai chief selector Sanjay Patil
20 December,2025 09:13 AM IST | PTIPramodaya Wickramasingha, who is back as the chairman of selectors, said Asalanka’s poor batting form and Shanaka’s experience in playing three previous World Cups were factors in the decision
20 December,2025 09:15 AM IST | PTIMen’s top seed Veer Chotrani got the better of Rounak Yadav 11-7, 11-2, 11-5. Second seed Suraj Chand was tested a little before he edged past Hridhaan Shah 11-9, 11-9, 11-8 on the courts of the Cricket Club of India (CCI)
20 December,2025 09:18 AM IST | IANSHowever, other matches in the Round of 32 went the distance, with Spruha Joshi having to dig deep in the decider to beat Anika Taneja 15-12, 12-15, 16-14. Poorvi Shirke also had to rally after losing the first game to get the better of Radha Raorane 13-15, 15-13, 15-9
20 December,2025 09:20 AM IST | A CorrespondentRepresenting Maharashtra in the U-17 category, Saawari won the 100m dash in 11.90 seconds. She was closely followed by Punjab’s Kashish H (12.25 seconds), who secured the silver, and Maharashtra’s Pratiksha Jivankuma (12.26s), who won bronze
20 December,2025 09:23 AM IST | A CorrespondentThe second game began in a similar vein, with the scores level at 12-12, but the Indian pair held their nerve with Chirag sealing the game 21-18 with a smash
20 December,2025 09:25 AM IST | AgenciesThe Bandra outfit’s aggressive approach paid dividends in the ninth minute, when Esha Jain broke the deadlock with a neat finish to give her side a 1-0 lead, which they carried into the break
20 December,2025 09:26 AM IST | Rufus VedanayagamQuinton de Kock was the highest run-scorer for the side. Facing 35 balls, he smashed 65 runs, including nine boundaries and three maximums. Dewald Brevis also scored 31 runs in 17 balls, with the help of three boundaries and two maximums
19 December,2025 11:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSpeaking about expecting a call in Team India for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, Ishan Kishan said that he is currently focused on performing in the matches
19 December,2025 10:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn a statement, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said Team India’s vice-captain, Shubman Gill, sustained a blow to his right foot and will miss the series-deciding clash against the Aiden Markram-led South Africa
19 December,2025 10:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWith a lead of 2-1 in the five-match T20I series, the "Men in Blue" under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav will be aiming to secure a win to clinch the series. On the other hand, the Proteas will be looking to secure a draw by winning the clash in Ahmedabad
19 December,2025 10:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShaan Mehta, Director, Torrent Group and Director, Gujarat Titans, said, "The team bonding that has happened over the last few years continues and Shubman continues to lead us going forward for many years to come"
19 December,2025 05:58 PM IST | Ahmedabad | ANIKuldeep Yadav is a well-known football fan and a vocal supporter of FC Barcelona. Messi has represented FC Barcelona for several years before his stints with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and currently with Inter Miami
19 December,2025 04:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVarun Chakaravarthy has made 32 T20I appearances for the "Men in Blue" and has bagged 51 wickets. His best bowling figures in the format are five wickets for 17 runs
19 December,2025 04:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWith two possible outcomes before the final game and former Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn opined that India have ‘been the better team’ so far in the three games played
19 December,2025 09:20 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSDilip VeIndia batter Ajinkya Rahane was Mumbai’s top-scorer with 395 runs from 10 games, followed by Sarfaraz Khan with 329 in seven matches. In the bowling department, medium pacer Sairaj Patil (14 scalps) and skipper Shardul Thakur (13) were the top two wicket-takers for Mumbai
19 December,2025 09:12 AM 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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Liverpool boss Arne Slot insists team have finally rediscovered their groove and are looking to carry form into Saturday’s clash against Tottenham Hotspur
20 December,2025 09:36 AM IST | London | Agencies“These players who didn’t play much played really, really well. We struggled early, but after that we took the game,” said Guardiola
Following the conclusion of the "GOAT India Tour", Indian footballer Sandesh Jhingan has expressed concerns over the future of the sport in the country
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