Mumbai defeated Uttarakhand by 51 runs in a the Group C match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy despite Rohit Sharma’s golden duck. However, Hardik Tamore’s unbeaten 93 and fifties from Sarfaraz and Musheer Khan powered Mumbai to 331 before bowlers sealed the win
26 December,2025 06:28 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentRising Indian batting star Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been honoured with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President Droupadi Murmu for his outstanding performances in age-group cricket and a record-breaking debut IPL season with Rajasthan Royals
26 December,2025 02:47 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentWhile 2025 proved a mixed year for established stars like PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen, Indian badminton witnessed a promising rise of young talent. Teenagers Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma and Rounak Chouhan emerged as standout performers, dominating junior tournaments and making impactful appearances at senior-level events, signalling a strong future
26 December,2025 09:19 AM IST | Ronan CarvalhoGukesh is coming into the end-of-season tournament following an underwhelming season, which also included an early exit from the FIDE World Cup in Goa recently, and the champion said he was here to experiment, have some fun and enjoy the tournament.
26 December,2025 09:23 AM IST | Agencies“We were searching for a right-court player. Yuki plays only from the left court, Rithvik is a right-court specialist. Balaji will remain in the fray,” Rajpal said. India face the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Qualifiers on February 7-8
26 December,2025 09:26 AM IST | PTIReigning ODI world champions India have already taken a 2-0 lead and are hoping to seal the series here on Friday in the third game. India had won the first two T20Is by eight and seven wickets respectively in Visakhapatnam
26 December,2025 09:31 AM IST | PTISkipper Steve Smith confirms Australia will field four fast bowlers and no spinner for Boxing Day Test against England at MCG, citing grass cover and conditions favouring seam movement
26 December,2025 09:35 AM IST | AFPIndia batter Shreyas Iyer will undergo further medical evaluation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru after resuming batting practice following a spleen injury sustained during the Australia ODIs
26 December,2025 09:39 AM IST | IANSRohit, playing for Mumbai, scored a match-winning 155 against Sikkim on the opening day of the tournament, while Kohli, playing against Andhra Pradesh, notched up 131 to help Delhi win by four wickets
26 December,2025 09:43 AM IST | IANSDefending champions Anjuman-I-Islam Allana English School (Fort) outplayed Al-Barkaat Malik Muhammad English School (Kurla) to successfully defend their Harris Shield title, sealing victory with a composed run chase at the Wankhede Stadium
26 December,2025 09:51 AM IST | Rufus VedanayagamJemimah Rodrigues adds festive warmth to India women’s camp during the Sri Lanka T20I series, sharing light-hearted Christmas moments with teammates in Thiruvananthapuram. The Indian team is currently in Thiruvananthapuram, where the last three T20Is will be played
26 December,2025 09:55 AM IST | A CorrespondentZidane senior was feted by the crowd every time he was shown on the big screens. Luca chose to represent his grandfather’s country after getting and he’s been given his chance to shine because of an injury to Alexandre Oukidja, who was likely to start otherwise
26 December,2025 09:58 AM IST | AP | PTIVirat Kohli and Rishabh Pant struck half-centuries for Delhi, while Rinku Singh smashed a century and Aryan Juyal hit 134 as the Vijay Hazare Trophy saw big scores across matches, including Mumbai’s 331 against Uttarakhand
26 December,2025 06:32 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIEngland vice-captain Harry Brook reached 3,000 Test runs in record time during the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the MCG, achieving the feat in the fewest balls faced. But just like it has been throughout the series, a promising knock was cut short, this time by Scott Boland
26 December,2025 04:20 PM IST | Melbourne [Australia] | ANIRohit Sharma was dismissed for a golden duck against Uttarakhand, while Virat Kohli scored a brisk 77 for Delhi against Gujarat in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Friday. Both Rohit and Virat had made a triumphant return to VHT a couple of days back, with Rohit blasting a 94-ball 155* consisting of 18 fours and nine sixes against Sikkim for Mumbai
26 December,2025 01:17 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIJosh Tongue’s fiery spell powered England to dismiss Australia for just 152 on Day 1 of the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG. Having already lost the Ashes series, England still have something to play for, as they have yet to end their 18-match winless streak in Australia since their series win in the 2010/11 season
26 December,2025 12:14 PM IST | Melbourne [Australia] | ANIAustralia have announced their playing XII for the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG, with Steve Smith set to captain in Pat Cummins’ absence. Stand-in captain Steve Smith, who returned to the side after missing the third Adelaide Test in place of regular captain Pat Cummins, said that the hosts are yet to settle on their final XI for the fourth Ashes
25 December,2025 02:37 PM IST | Melbourne [Australia] | ANIDefending champions Anjuman-I-Islam Allana English School strengthened their position on Day Two of the Harris Shield final, even as Al-Barkaat staged a spirited second-innings response at Wankhede Stadium
25 December,2025 11:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus VedanayagamIndia opener Shafali Verma hailed head coach Amol Mazumdar’s advice after her unbeaten 69 guided India to a seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second T20I. The dashing opener also reflected on her period of previous inconsistency which saw her dropped from the ODI World Cup squad — she would later come back in the semi-final as an injury
25 December,2025 10:57 AM IST | Visakhapatnam | IANSVirat Kohli marked his Vijay Hazare Trophy comeback after 15 years with a commanding century, steering Delhi to a four-wicket win over Andhra. Kohli (131, 101 balls) was ably supported by Nitish Rana (77, 55b) and Priyansh Arya (74, 44b) as Delhi scaled down a challenging target of 299 in 37.4 overs
25 December,2025 10:47 AM IST | Bengaluru | PTIEngland captain Ben Stokes has backed his teammates as the ECB probes reports of excessive drinking during the team’s mid-Ashes break in Noosa. The England Cricket Board is currently investigating claims of the English team’s drinking culture after a video of Ben Duckett went viral, appearing to show intoxication
25 December,2025 10:30 AM IST | Melbourne | IANSADVERTISEMENT
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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Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim admits captain Bruno Fernandes’ absence will be a big blow but trusts the club’s young players to rise to the challenge against Newcastle. Fernandes has an exemplary fitness record since he arrived on English shores from Portugal’s Sporting CP in 2020. He’s only missed three games across all competitions
26 December,2025 10:02 AM IST | Manchester | AgenciesGoalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga’s decisive penalty save sealed Arsenal’s dramatic shoot-out win over Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup quarter-final. William Saliba converted Arsenal’s eighth kick and Kepa dived to his right to save Lacroix’s effort and secure an 8-7 victory
Erling Haaland credits Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola for helping him improve his movement and goal-scoring efficiency this season. He’s a genius, and his support has played a big role in my development as a goal scorer. Working with him so far has been a great experience,” said Haaland
India hockey stars Harmanpreet Singh and Hardik Singh are aiming for strong performances in the upcoming Hockey India League to prepare for major international tournaments next year. The upcoming men's HIL, beginning on January 3, will be a stepping stone for players to get into the rhythm for the season ahead
26 December,2025 02:02 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIADVERTISEMENT
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