The rumours began circulating when Dhawan was seen in the stands with Shine during the Champions Trophy 2025. Subsequent social media posts shared by the two only fuelled curiosity
06 January,2026 01:32 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentBairstow, who is currently playing for Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) in the ongoing SA20 League, was asked about England's performance in the subcontinent and chances in the T20 World Cup
06 January,2026 06:50 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPlay was halted 15 minutes before the scheduled tea break on Sunday due to fading light, gentle rain and lightning protocols
06 January,2026 08:35 AM IST | AFPAs England’s star batter climbs to joint-third on all-time Test centurions list, mid-day highlights key numbers from his scintillating knock of 160
06 January,2026 08:39 AM IST | A CorrespondentTen years ago Pranav Dhanawade scored a world record 1009 not out, but surprisingly, he wasn’t aware of the special anniversary till mid-day reminded him on Monday
06 January,2026 08:57 AM IST | Subodh MayureKohli, who made 131 and 77 on his return to the premier domestic one-day competition, will soon rejoin the national team for the ODI series against New Zealand beginning on January 11
06 January,2026 08:17 AM IST | AgenciesThe two-day match, delayed by damp conditions, began at 10.50 am instead of the scheduled 9.45 am start
06 January,2026 08:42 AM IST | Rufus VedanayagamBollywood star remembers father and former India captain Mansoor Ali Khan by visiting the Eden Gardens on his 84th birth anniversary
06 January,2026 11:58 AM IST | A CorrespondentHe is survived by his wife, son Sourav Kothari — also a former world billiards champion — and daughter Shreya Kothari
06 January,2026 12:06 PM IST | PTIThe action also highlighted the “unsustainable schedule” for players, with tournaments scheduled 11 months out of 12 by both the men’s ATP and women’s WTA
06 January,2026 08:25 AM IST | AFPMan Utd sack boss Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge over inconsistent results and growing issues with management in recent days; Darren Fletcher is interim boss
06 January,2026 08:50 AM IST | AFPWilliams will become the oldest woman to play in the main draw at the season-opening Grand Slam after accepting a wildcard, five years after she last competed in Melbourne
05 January,2026 08:17 AM IST | AFPmid-day breaks down Steve Smith and Travis Head’s defining numbers after the duo dominate Day Three with record tons
07 January,2026 08:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Rohan KoliSteve Smith scores 129* after opener Travis Head’s 163 to give Australia a commanding 134-run first innings lead; skipper reveals he loves batting on his SCG home turf and is eyeing a 200-plus lead to put England under pressure
07 January,2026 08:20 AM IST | Sydney | Agencies"I think everyone’s all right, as good as you can be. Everyone’s still very driven to leave Australia 3-2," said England's Jacob Bethell
07 January,2026 08:15 AM IST | Sydney | AgenciesSouth Africa is placed in Group D of the T20 World Cup 2026, along with Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Arab Emirates. Semi-finals 1 and 2 of the tournament have been scheduled to be played on March 4 and 5, respectively. The fans will witness the title clash of the global showpiece on March 8
06 January,2026 08:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSouth Africa is placed in Group D of T20 World Cup 2026, along with Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Arab Emirates. They will open their campaign against Canada on February 9 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad
06 January,2026 08:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKnown for his out-of-the-box approach, Phillips turned heads during a New Zealand Super Smash clash against Central Districts last Tuesday, smashing an unbeaten 90 for Otago
06 January,2026 06:12 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIJoe achieves personally milestone with magnificent 160 to power visitors to 384 but does not forget signicance of team goals, admitting England have fallen short; Travis Head’s quickfire 91* takes Australia to 166-2
06 January,2026 08:56 AM IST | Sydney | AFPAt the same time, Neser acknowledged that Root is not an easy batter to bowl to. “He’s a tricky one to bowl to, especially when he’s in that touch," he said
06 January,2026 08:33 AM IST | Sydney | IANSJoe Root said he looked at the opportunities and was also looking to replicate the feeling of the victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
05 January,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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United are placed sixth in the EPL table after securing a 1-1 draw at Leeds on Sunday. After the match, a furious Amorim said at the press conference that he was Manchester United’s manager, not just the coach
05 January,2026 06:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBrazilian model Suzy Cortez claims star footballer’s wife Antonela has banned her entry from Inter Miami’s stadium because she sent him steamy pics on social media
Arsenal manager Mikel praises England international for stretching himself to the limit and scoring a fine brace in 3-2 victory over Bournemouth
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