The T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to kick off from February 7, and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Australia is placed in Group B of the tournament along with teams such as Ireland, Oman, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe
03 February,2026 03:53 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSeparated by 16 years, the pair stand at opposite ends of their careers and are pursuing significant but different milestones
01 February,2026 08:47 AM IST | AFPThomas Frank sets them up in a really clear way. They can link inside to attack through the inside, they can play balls in behind
01 February,2026 08:50 AM IST | AgenciesPakistan Under-19 won the toss and elected to bowl first against India Under-19 in a crucial Super Six Group 2 match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 in Bulawayo. With England already through to the semi-finals, the contest is a virtual knockout as both India and Pakistan vie for the remaining spot
01 February,2026 02:49 PM IST | ANIBatting first, India posted a massive 271-5. Kishan (103, 43 balls, 6x4, 10x6), who struck his maiden hundred in the format, and skipper Suryakumar Yadav (63, 30b, 4x4, 6x6) treated the Kiwis bowlers with utter disdain during their 137-run third wicket stand, which came in just over 10 overs
01 February,2026 09:01 AM IST | AgenciesHaving emerged fastest at WPL’s Speed Queen contest in Kalina, Houston-based pacer Rhea Nadkarni, 15, is eager for the National finals on Monday; says main goal is playing for USA senior team
01 February,2026 09:04 AM IST | Subodh MayureMehra, 23, who was struggling with an injury — spur in the heel of his landing foot — and playing only his second match of the season, revealed that Test pacer Ishant Sharma inspired his comeback
01 February,2026 09:06 AM IST | Subodh MayureMumbai skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who fought valiantly with an unbeaten 82, rued the lack of support
01 February,2026 09:08 AM IST | IANSYoung middle-order batter Vihaan Malhotra rediscovered his form with a composed unbeaten 109 as India stormed to a massive 204-run victory over Zimbabwe in their opening Super Six match of the U-19 World Cup. Backed by Abhigyan Kundu’s fluent 61, India piled up a mammoth 352 for 8
28 January,2026 08:06 AM IST | PTIMumbai Indians all-rounder Hayley Matthews praised Nat Sciver-Brunt after the England captain became the first-ever cricketer to score a century in the Women’s Premier League during MI’s clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The duo put on a crucial 131-run partnership to help MI post 199 and secure a 15-run victory
28 January,2026 08:05 AM IST | IANSNew Zealand bowling coach Jacob Oram admitted that his side is not playing to its full potential in the ongoing T20I series against India but said the team remains calm under pressure and focused on long-term goals. Oram said the Kiwis are looking beyond the series and aiming to peak during next month’s T20 World Cup
28 January,2026 08:05 AM IST | AgenciesIndia bowling coach Morne Morkel said the team’s decision to rotate bowlers in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand is not only about managing workload but also about maintaining unpredictability ahead of the T20 World Cup
28 January,2026 08:04 AM IST | PTIMS Dhoni said that a commentator needs to be smart enough to explain the reasons behind a team’s losses without making anyone feel targeted
04 February,2026 04:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOn 24 January 1976, Dilip Vengsarkar made his Test debut, beginning a career that became a cornerstone of Indian cricket. As we marked the half-century of his India debut recently, it’s a good moment to reflect on how the MCA honours its legends
04 February,2026 04:18 PM IST | Mumbai | Jagdish AchrekarSane Guruji School (Dadar) produced a dominant all-round display to crush Shishuvan School (Matunga) by 180 runs in the inter-school girls U-16 Manoramaben cricket knockout tournament at Matunga Gymkhana. Tanvi Lad’s unbeaten 76 powered Sane Guruji to a massive 202-2, before Aayushi Surve’s five-wicket haul bundled Shishuvan out for just 22
04 February,2026 09:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus VedanayagamEngland booked their place in the ICC U-19 World Cup final after skipper Thomas Rew’s brilliant century guided them to a 27-run victory over Australia in the semi-final. While Australia captain Oliver Peake scored a fighting hundred, England’s disciplined bowling ensured the Aussies were bowled out for 250 while chasing 278
04 February,2026 09:15 AM IST | Bulawayo | AgenciesIndia U-19 captain Ayush Mhatre received words of encouragement from his father Yogesh Mhatre ahead of the World Cup semi-final against Afghanistan in Harare. Confident of India’s balanced squad and strong team bonding, Mhatre Sr backed the young side to stay unbeaten and clinch a sixth U-19 World Cup title
04 February,2026 09:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureFive-time champions India will enter the ICC U-19 World Cup semi-final against Afghanistan as clear favourites, having remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. With strong performances from Abhigyan Kundu, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Vihaan Malhotra, India will aim to move a step closer to a record sixth title
04 February,2026 09:06 AM IST | Harare | PTIIndia discovered fresh positives in their T20 series against New Zealand as Abhishek Sharma’s fearless starts, Ishan Kishan’s explosive comeback and skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s return to form stood out. With strong contributions at the top and finishing firepower from the middle order
04 February,2026 09:02 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesIndia opener Rohit Sharma expressed gratitude after being conferred with the Padma Shri, calling it a special moment for him and his family. The veteran cricketer thanked the government for the honour and reaffirmed his commitment to continue winning matches and trophies for India
04 February,2026 09:00 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSThe win also helped the Jemimah Rodrigues-led women seal their berth in the WPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
03 February,2026 11:39 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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Cathedral and John Connon School won the U-12 girls title, while Campion High School clinched the boys crown at the Dream Sports Mumbai School Sports Association (MSSA) Inter-school Knockout Cup at Azad Maidan
04 February,2026 09:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus VedanayagamMumbai Knights players Nishka Parkash and Diti Kanungo played a key role as India finished runners-up at the inaugural SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship in Bangkok. For the two Mumbai girls, it marked their maiden appearance in Indian colours, with both making significant contributions and crediting their club’s intense training
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has urged his players to focus on playing their natural game in the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final against Newcastle, despite holding a 2-0 aggregate lead. While eyeing a potential fifth EFL Cup final in a decade, Guardiola cautioned against complacency, acknowledging Newcastle’s pride and competitiveness
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has sparked dating rumours with Hollywood TV star and model Kim Kardashian after the duo were spotted together in Paris. According to reports, they were also seen travelling on a private jet from the UK, adding fuel to speculation about a possible relationship
04 February,2026 09:01 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
