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 | PTIFormer India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin backed Pakistan’s Usman Tariq after his bowling action was questioned during the T20 World Cup 2026, asking why restrictions are imposed only on bowlers while batters enjoy greater flexibility
12 February,2026 09:46 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSIn an attempt to chase a target of 197 runs, England was bowled out for 166 runs in 19 overs. West Indies' Gudakesh Motie returned with the figures of three wickets for 33 runs in four overs. Roston Chase also bagged two wickets for 29 runs in four overs
11 February,2026 11:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSouth Africa defeated Afghanistan in one of the greatest ICC T20 World Cup 2026 matches, winning a rare double Super Over thriller at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Gurbaz's brilliance almost took Afghanistan home
11 February,2026 07:17 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentIn an attempt to chase a target of 183 runs, Ireland was bowled out for 115 runs in 16.5 overs. Australia's Adam Zampa and Nathan Ellis registered four-wicket hauls each. Bowling four overs, Zampa conceded 23 runs, whereas Ellis was smashed for 12 runs in 3.5 overs
11 February,2026 06:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe "Men in Blue" will lock horns with Namibia in their upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 fixture. The match is scheduled to be played on February 12 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi
11 February,2026 06:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCurrently, Pakistan is enjoying the top spot in Group A with two victories and a net run rate (NRR) of +0.932. They also have four points. On the other hand, the "Men in Blue" are in the second position with one win in one match and a net run rate (NRR) of +1.450
11 February,2026 04:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe priority for the "Men in Blue" is not the match against Namibia, but the clash against the arch-rivals Pakistan. The high-octane match between the arch-rivals is scheduled to be played on February 15 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo
11 February,2026 03:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai Cricket Association’s Cricket Advisor Dilip Vengsarkar disappointed as 42-time Ranji Trophy champs end up trophy-less this season; insists team management must probe poor fielding
11 February,2026 09:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure“For the last four, five seasons we [Mumbai] have been playing with the same bowlers in the Ranji Trophy. Why are we not getting in bowlers from the U-19 or U-23 team? We had a fast bowling talent hunt, but those bowlers are not seen,” Kulkarni, who was head coach when Mumbai won its 40th Ranji title in 2012-13, told mid-day on Tuesday.
11 February,2026 09:34 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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Arne Slot has admitted Liverpool’s season will be unacceptable without Champions League qualification, as the Reds sit sixth after winning just one of their last seven Premier League matches
11 February,2026 09:19 AM IST | Liverpool | AgenciesManchester City captain Bernardo Silva said victory against Liverpool at Anfield was crucial to keep their Premier League title hopes alive. City staged a dramatic late comeback to win 2-1, with Silva scoring the equaliser before Erling Haaland sealed the win in stoppage time, ensuring they stayed in contention with leaders Arsenal
Brooklyn Beckham has quietly removed a tattoo dedicated to his father, David Beckham, amid reports of an ongoing family feud. The move comes after Brooklyn publicly criticised his parents’ behaviour towards his wife, Nicola Peltz, following their 2022 wedding
NBA star Stephen Curry says honest communication and making time for each other are the pillars of his enduring marriage with wife Ayesha. The 37-year-old recently opened up on the secret to his successful marriage, saying it’s rooted in ‘honest communication.’
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