Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen feels Dewald Brevis will be the most impactful player for South Africa in the tournament. Speaking about him, the former cricketer explained a SA20 match scenario in which Brevis helped his team, Pretoria Capitals, come out of a difficult situation. "Dewald Brevis, for Sout
22 January,2026 10:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAhead of the T20 World Cup 2026, former cricketer Ravi Shastri feels that Team India will take off if opening batsman Abhishek Sharma continues his rich vein of form. In the first T20I match against New Zealand, Abhishek smashed 84 runs off 35 deliveries, which was laced with five boundaries and eight maximums. Speaking about him, the former cric
22 January,2026 08:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe death toll from a mall fire in Pakistan's biggest city rose to at least 55 people on Thursday, with rescuers in Karachi still searching for more missing in the devastating inferno. Investigators are yet to announce what caused the fire, five days after the blaze gutted the three-storey Gul Plaza. "A total of 55 bodies have been recovered sinc
22 January,2026 08:12 PM IST | Karachi | AFPA reactor at the world's largest nuclear power plant that restarted for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster is now being shut down again on Thursday due to a glitch that occurred hours after the unit's resumption, its operator said. The No. 6 reactor at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant in north-central Japan was reactivated Wednes
22 January,2026 08:08 PM IST | Tokyo [Japan] | APFourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his fairytale rise in youth cricket with another stunning performance during India’s ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 encounter against Bangladesh in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Asked to bat first at the Queens Sports Club after Bangladesh opted to bowl on a damp surface, India stumbled early. The top order
22 January,2026 08:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the first T20I match against New Zealand on Wednesday, Team India emerged victorious by 48 runs at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav, who was struggling to find himself among the runs, delivered a helpful knock during India's batting. Facing 22 balls, he scored 32 runs, including four boundaries and a
22 January,2026 07:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam Bulbul has confirmed that the board is firm on its decision not to participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 in India. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected BCB's request to move its World Cup matches out of India. The T20 World Cup 2026 is set to kick off from February 7, w
22 January,2026 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPresident Donald Trump on Thursday signed the charter to formally launch his “Board of Peace” initiative at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, describing it as a significant step towards global conflict resolution, news agency PTI reported. Calling it a “very exciting day, long in the making”, Trump said, “We&rs
22 January,2026 06:07 PM IST | Davos | mid-day online correspondentThe Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) have signed two major investment agreements worth USD 26 billion including Artificial intelligence (AI) and green industry, calling it the biggest-ever Davos success. The deals were signed on day three of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026, marking a major step towards building future-r
22 January,2026 05:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWith the countdown nearly over, Lollapalooza India returns for its fourth edition, transforming Mumbai into the epicentre of music, art and culture this weekend. More than a festival, it promises a carefully curated, immersive experience that brings together global sounds and the city’s unmistakable energy. Every element of Lollapalooz
22 January,2026 04:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the first T20I match against New Zealand, Team India emerged victorious by 48 runs at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. After the victory, Team India's pacer Arshdeep Singh said that he tries to enjoy the game. "I try to be ready all the time. Whenever the team gives me a chance, I try to be ready and give my best. Few things
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