Aakash Chopra heaps praise on Team India stalwarts Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma
Considering that the next ODI series is six months away, Chopra said that Rohit has nothing to prove to anyone. He is hopeful that the injuries don't become an issue for the "Men in Blue" leading to the marquee tournament
16 January,2026 04:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHarleen Deol played a crucial role in the run chase. Facing just 39 deliveries, she smashed an unbeaten 64 runs, which was laced with 12 boundaries
16 January,2026 06:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHolding a first-innings lead of 103 runs, the SVIS boys made decisive use of their second-innings, batting on the final day
16 January,2026 09:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus VedanayagamEx-Man City footballer and pundit Micah makes shocking revelation to leave England legends Linekar and Shearer stunned
16 January,2026 09:07 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentHowever, the men’s duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost 27-25, 21-23, 19-21 to Japan’s Hiroki Midorikawa and Kyohei Yamashita. Kidambi Srikanth and H S Prannoy also exited, losing to France’s Christo Popov, and Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew respectively
16 January,2026 09:04 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI“At this club, a draw is bad enough, a tragedy. Imagine a defeat like this. It’s painful and I’m sure that all the fans are hurt. If anyone is responsible for this defeat, it’s me,” said a candid Arbeloa, who took the reins from Xabi Alonso on Tuesday
16 January,2026 09:02 AM IST | Madrid | AgenciesSabalenka and World No. 3 Coco Gauff are on the same side of the draw and will meet in the semi-finals if they make it that far
16 January,2026 08:59 AM IST | Melbourne | AFPAfter the break, Ayaansh completed his brace in the 27th minute. He latched onto a loose ball outside the box and finished with confidence, giving his team a 3-0 lead and securing the title
15 January,2026 09:14 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentGreek tennis ace Stefanos finds new love with girlfriend Kristen Thoms less than a year after splitting from fellow player Paula Badosa
15 January,2026 09:17 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentVaibhav Suryavanshi shines again as he breaks records in U-19 world cup
For a player barely into his teens, joining such elite company underlines, quickly Vaibhav is fast becoming the face of India’s youth campaign and the youngest half-centurion in U-19 World Cup history.
17 January,2026 06:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai Cricket at Risk? Homeschooling Sparks Talent Concerns
A rising trend of students opting for homeschooling in Mumbai is raising concerns about its impact on local cricket talent and academic standards. Experts warn that students from other states may gain an advantage in inter-school tournaments, while strict schools struggle to balance academics and sports
17 January,2026 09:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Jagdish AchrekarBishnoi replaces injured Sundar, Shreyas Iyer drafted in for New Zealand T20Is
Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi has been included in India’s T20I squad for the New Zealand series in place of injured all-rounder Washington Sundar, while batter Shreyas Iyer has been drafted in for the first three matches after Tilak Varma was ruled out with a side strain
17 January,2026 08:23 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIWPL 2026: Shreyanka Patil's five-wicket haul helps RCB defeat GG
RCB's Shreyanka Patil registered a five-wicket haul by conceding 23 runs in 3.5 overs. Lauren Bell also bagged three wickets and gave away 29 runs in four overs. Arundhati Reddy and Nadine de Klerk registered one wicket each
16 January,2026 11:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentParamanik's composed spell powers Tiigers of Kolkata to crucial win over BNG
The turning point, however, came with the ball, courtesy of Man of the Match Saroj Paramanik, who delivered a spell defined by control and nerve
16 January,2026 09:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentU-19 World Cup: India's Henil Patel draws inspiration from THIS legendary pacer
India's Henil Patel played a crucial role. In his spell of seven overs, he registered a five-wicket haul by conceding just 16 runs
16 January,2026 08:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFather’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
“We are in a difficult situation”: Guardiola ahead of United clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola conceded his side are in a “difficult situation” due to injuries to key defenders Ruben Dias, John Stones and Josko Gvardiol ahead of their Premier League clash against Manchester United. With limited options at the back, Guardiola hopes his remaining defenders step up, while choosing to focus on his own team
17 January,2026 09:17 AM IST | Manchester | AgenciesSemenyo two hot!
Antoine scores in second straight game — a 2-0 win over Newcastle — since joining Man City recently; attributes form to confidence given by team
15 January,2026 09:20 AM IST | Newcastle | AFPWhy Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid spell ended in disappointment
Xabi Alonso’s short-lived spell as Real Madrid coach unravelled amid heavy defeats in big games, dressing-room ego clashes, tactical inconsistency and a lack of trust in young talent. Despite arriving with pedigree after a historic spell at Bayer Leverkusen, Alonso struggled to impose authority and clarity at Madrid, leading to his exit
14 January,2026 09:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Ronan CarvalhoPeter Crouch leaves Abbey Clancy’s birthday present on London train
Former England striker Peter Crouch had a forgetful moment after leaving his wife Abbey Clancy’s birthday gift on a train in London. The jewellery bag was spotted by a fellow commuter, who alerted Clancy on Instagram, ensuring the present was safely recovered from station authorities
14 January,2026 08:56 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentArteta says Arsenal draw motivation from being close to EFL Cup final
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side are energised and motivated ahead of their EFL Cup semi-final clash against Chelsea, with silverware just two games away. The Spaniard stressed the importance of embracing high-pressure matches as Arsenal look to overcome past disappointments and move a step closer to a major trophy
14 January,2026 08:56 AM IST | London | AgenciesSzoboszlai brilliance, blunder mark Liverpool win
Dominik Szoboszlai scored a stunning opener but also made a costly defensive error as Liverpool beat Barnsley 4-1 to reach the FA Cup fourth round. While Liverpool cruised with goals from Frimpong, Wirtz and Ekitike, manager Arne Slot criticised Szoboszlai’s “weird” backheel mistake that gifted Barnsley a goal
14 January,2026 08:55 AM IST | Liverpool | AFP‘Lost a leader, a friend’: Mumbai Port Trust hockey team mourns Abhijit Shirsat
Mumbai Port Trust hockey team captain Abhijit Shirsat passed away at the age of 47 after suffering a massive heart attack at his Pune home. Teammates described him as the backbone of the side and a dependable friend whose loss has left the entire MbPT unit in shock
17 January,2026 09:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin FerroLakshya Sen bows out after three-game loss to Lin Chun-Yi at India Open
India’s Lakshya Sen saw his campaign end in the quarter-finals of the India Open Super 750 after a hard-fought three-game defeat to Chinese Taipei’s Lin Chun-Yi. Despite showing strong resistance, Sen lost 21-17, 13-21, 18-21 in a high-intensity contest on Friday
17 January,2026 09:47 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIElite athletes ready to take on Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026
The elite runners of the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 are geared up for Sunday’s 42-km race, with seasoned international marathoners aiming to conquer the iconic Mumbai course
17 January,2026 09:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharFrom Kenya to India: Mumbai Marathon winners then and now
mid-day highlights all the elite and Indian champions of the Mumbai Marathon right from the inaugural event in 2004 to the last edition in 2025
17 January,2026 09:16 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentTiger Woods marks 50th with star-studded Palm Beach bash
Golf icon Tiger Woods celebrated his 50th birthday with a grand party in Palm Beach, also marking 30 years of his TGR Foundation. The event saw several high-profile guests, live music by Jon Bon Jovi and a lavish spread, making it a memorable milestone celebration
17 January,2026 09:16 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentSania sets sight on Djoko record, Somdev can’t look past ‘Sincaraz’
Former India tennis stars Sania Mirza and Somdev Devvarman shared contrasting views ahead of the Australian Open, with Mirza keenly watching Novak Djokovic’s bid for another Slam and praising Belinda Bencic’s inspiring comeback, while Devvarman said it’s hard to look beyond the current dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in men’s tennis
17 January,2026 08:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Karan Shankar