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WPL 2026: Mumbai Indians' schedule, dates, and squad for mega tournament

Mumbai Indians (MI) will lock horns against Gujarat Giants (GG) on January 13, followed which they will play against the UP Warriorz (UPW) on January 15

09 January,2026 04:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Ashes: Despite series loss, Ben Stokes keen to lead England in future

“We will take many lessons from this tour and are determined to improve quickly. Our focus is on regaining the Ashes in 2027,” Gould said.

09 January,2026 08:21 AM IST | AFP
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Hits & flops of the Ashes

mid-day lists three heroes, who set up Australia’s emphatic 4–1 win and three under-performers, who hurt England’s cause

09 January,2026 08:47 AM IST | Rohan Koli
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India eye World Cup glory through Women's Premier League-4

MI’s India skipper Harmanpreet and her deputy Smriti, who captains RCB, believe a fine showing at Women’s Premier League, beginning today, will help team’s pursuit of glory at ICC Women’s T20 World Cup to be held in June-July

09 January,2026 08:52 AM IST | Subodh Mayure
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VHT: Sarfaraz’s record fifty in vain as Punjab beat Mumbai by 1 run

The in-form Mumbai batter belted a 20-ball 62, laced with seven fours and five maximums while chasing a small target of 217

09 January,2026 08:56 AM IST | Agencies
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Damien Martyn discharged from hospital after coming out of an induced coma

Martyn, who represented Australia in 67 Test matches, fell ill on Boxing Day and was taken to hospital on the Gold Coast late last month, where he was placed in an induced coma amid a bout of meningitis

09 January,2026 08:58 AM IST | IANS
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T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka pick Vikram Rathour as new batting coach

The World Cup would be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Rathour will assume charge on January 18 and will remain with the team until March 10.

09 January,2026 08:28 AM IST | PTI
Football News

EPL | ‘Can’t think of title if you don’t win games’: Pep Guardiola

After Man City play out third straight draw, a 1-1 stalemate against Brighton this time, boss Pep Guardiola admits it’s tough to challenge Arsenal for crown

09 January,2026 09:03 AM IST | AFP
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Lamine Yamal tops the list of most valuable football players

Barcelona’s teen superstar Lamine Yamal named world’s most valuable footballer at £297 million (approximately Rs 3591 crore)

09 January,2026 09:08 AM IST | A Correspondent
Football News

Man Utd’s interim boss Fletcher disappointed with 2-2 Burnley draw

Benjamin Sesko’s brace (50th and 60th min) for United was cancelled out by an own-goal from Ayden Heaven (13th min) and a wonder-strike from Jaidon Anthony (66th min)

09 January,2026 09:09 AM IST | Agencies
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Liverpool great Keegan diagnosed with cancer

“These investigations have revealed a diagnosis of cancer, for which Kevin will undergo treatment,” read a statement from Keegan’s family. Keegan is a two-time Ballon d’Or winner and also won 63 caps for England.

09 January,2026 09:11 AM IST | AP | PTI
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Malaysia Open: Superb PV Sindhu soars into quarters

Sindhu had not participated in any tournament since October due to a foot injury, and opted to give herself a longer period of time to recover.

09 January,2026 08:31 AM IST | PTI
Ashes | ‘We know the importance of every Test’: Steve Smith

Ashes | ‘We know the importance of every Test’: Steve Smith

After completing a comprehensive 4–1 Ashes win in Sydney, skipper Steve Smith highlights Australia’s experience and hunger to improve, insisting the team remains focussed on World Test Championship goals

09 January,2026 08:43 AM IST | Sydney | Agencies
ENG vs AUS 5th Test: Steve Smith unsure about his participation in Ashes 2027

ENG vs AUS 5th Test: Steve Smith unsure about his participation in Ashes 2027

Smith said that he would like to tick off winning an Ashes series in England, and also stated that the Australian squad in the previous four to five years has been amazing

08 January,2026 07:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
T20 WC 2026: Roston Chase hopeful of regaining form before global showpiece

T20 WC 2026: Roston Chase hopeful of regaining form before global showpiece

The T20 World Cup 2026 is set to kick off on February 7 and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The West Indies will play their first match against Bangladesh on the same day at Eden Gardens in Kolkata

08 January,2026 05:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
T20 World Cup 2026: Keshav Maharaj speaks on his approach for the global tournam

T20 World Cup 2026: Keshav Maharaj speaks on his approach for the global tournam

Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa have been placed in Group D alongside Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates. They will begin their campaign against Canada on February 9 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

08 January,2026 04:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Tilak Varma undergoes surgery, availability lingers in doubt for T20 WC 2026

Tilak Varma undergoes surgery, availability lingers in doubt for T20 WC 2026

Varma was rushed to the hospital after he complained about the acute pain he experienced. He is with the Hyderabad team for the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy

08 January,2026 02:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Usman Khawaja opens up after retiring from international cricket

Usman Khawaja opens up after retiring from international cricket

Usman Khawaja, who made his final appearance for the side, said that he found it difficult to control his emotions while playing at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)

08 January,2026 01:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Women’s Premier League: Mumbai Indians eye triple high!

Women’s Premier League: Mumbai Indians eye triple high!

Two-time WPL champs Mumbai Indians’s skipper Harmanpreet Kaur says her team’s winning mentality keeps them in good stead to lift third title; MI vs RCB kick off new season on Friday

08 January,2026 09:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
'Will draw on 2023 ODI WC experience to counter spin': NZ’s Daryl Mitchell

'Will draw on 2023 ODI WC experience to counter spin': NZ’s Daryl Mitchell

India’s spin contingent in the ODI squad includes Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar, while their T20I squad also features Varun Chakravarthy

08 January,2026 08:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
'ICC willing to work to address security concerns in India': BCB

'ICC willing to work to address security concerns in India': BCB

“The ICC has conveyed its willingness to work closely with the BCB to address the concerns raised and has assured that the Board’s inputs will be considered as part of the security planning for the event,” BCB said in a statement. Bangladesh are due to play four games in Kolkata and Mumbai

08 January,2026 08:35 AM IST | Dhaka | PTI
Father’s Day 2025: Rohit Sharma opens up on his father’s sacrifices

    Father’s Day 2025: Rohit Sharma opens up on his father’s sacrifices

    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

    14 June,2025 07:10 PM IST
    English Premier League | 'We’ve already beaten Arsenal at home': Slot

    English Premier League | 'We’ve already beaten Arsenal at home': Slot

    As Liverpool visit the Emirates on Thursday, Reds boss Arne wants team to draw confidence from their 1-0 win at Anfield over the table-toppers last August

    08 January,2026 08:42 AM IST | London | Agencies

    Indian Super League set to resume on February 14; will feature 91 matches

    The ISL will feature all 14 clubs. The I-League, which was also on pause, will be held ‘around the same time’ The ISL will feature 91 matches on home and away basis

    07 January,2026 08:52 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI

    'Liam is an incredible coach': Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney

    “I think Liam is as good a coach as I’ve ever worked with. He was incredible in his coaching ability. I was more of the manager, dealing with players and everything. So I learned a lot from him from,” Rooney said of his former assistant coach on the BBC’s Wayne Rooney Show

    07 January,2026 08:49 AM IST | London | Agencies
    Fynbos seeks redemption in Villoo C Poonawalla Indian Oaks (Gr 1)

    Fynbos seeks redemption in Villoo C Poonawalla Indian Oaks (Gr 1)

    After her Indian 1000 Guineas loss, Pesi Shroff's Fynbos gets another chance to make a statement about her class on Saturday

    09 January,2026 09:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Prakash Gosavi

    Olympic champ Zheng out of Australian Open

    09 January,2026 09:14 AM IST | Paris | AFP
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