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“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 | AFPmid-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 KoliMI’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 MayureThe 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 | AgenciesMartyn, 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 | IANSThe 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 | PTIAfter 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 | AFPBarcelona’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 CorrespondentBenjamin 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“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 | PTISindhu 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 | PTIThe Women’s Premier League 2026 begins on January 9 with defending champions Mumbai Indians taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match
09 January,2026 05:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBangladesh are scheduled to open their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on February 7 against the two-time champions West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata
09 January,2026 04:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAfter 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 | AgenciesSmith 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 correspondentThe 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 correspondentAhead 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 correspondentVarma 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 correspondentUsman 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 correspondentTwo-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 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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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 | AgenciesThe 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
“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
After her Indian 1000 Guineas loss, Pesi Shroff's Fynbos gets another chance to make a statement about her class on Saturday
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