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Rohit’s struggles shook Team India

Sharma’s recent form raises doubts about the opening position and captaincy. While KL Rahul is a decent alternative, leadership becomes a bigger headache whenever Jasprit Bumrah is unavailable

12 January,2025 08:03 AM IST | Ian Chappell
Cricket

Ramola Wankhede reflects on father’s role behind Mumbai's third Test venue

Sunday mid-day talks to Ramola Wankhede Mahajani on how her father ensured Mumbai got its third Test venue in record time

12 January,2025 08:10 AM IST | Subodh Mayure
Cricket

Saikia, Bhatia to be officially named as BCCI secretary and treasurer

Saikia and Prabhtej were the only candidates in the fray for the vacant posts once BCCI electoral officer and former CEC of India, Achal Kumar Joti finalised the list on Tuesday

12 January,2025 08:12 AM IST | PTI
Cricket

SL thrash NZ by 140 runs in 3rd ODI to bag consolation victory

Fernando took 3-26 and Theekshana 3-35 to jointly knock the top off the New Zealand innings as the Kiwis chased 291 for victory

12 January,2025 08:13 AM IST | AP | PTI
Cricket

Maharashtra, Karnataka enter Vijay Hazare Trophy semi-finals

Teenager Arshin Kulkarni [107] struck a maiden List A century, while gloveman Nitin Naik hit a fifty [52*] to take Maharashtra to 275-6. Punjab never posed any threat to the total, losing wickets regularly as they were bowled out for 205

12 January,2025 08:13 AM IST | PTI
Cricket

Youthful India look to seal ODI series against Ireland

Despite fielding a relatively inexperienced side, Indian women enjoyed a perfect day in the first ODI, registering a six-wicket win

12 January,2025 08:14 AM IST | PTI
Other Sports

'Have to play my best vs Sinner': No. 3 Alcaraz

The 21-year-old clinched both Roland-Garros and Wimbledon last year and is preparing to take Melbourne Park by storm and lift the Australian Open to complete a career Grand Slam of all four majors

12 January,2025 08:14 AM IST | AFP
Other Sports

Rybakina disagrees with WTA’s provisional suspension of coach

“I always said that he never mistreated me,” Rybakina said at a news conference ahead of the Australian Open. Rybakina, who is seeded No. 6, characterised the whole thing as “definitely not the ideal situation” heading into the year’s first Grand Slam

12 January,2025 08:15 AM IST | AP | PTI
Other Sports

Can Sinner, Sabalenka strike again?

Men’s World No. 1 Jannik eyes second successive singles title at Australian Open starting today, while Aryna, leader of the women’s rankings, is gunning for her third crown in a row; Alcaraz, Djokovic to collide in last eight

12 January,2025 08:15 AM IST | AFP
Other Sports

Satwik-Chirag lose Malaysia Open semis

Seeded seventh, Satwik and Chirag, who reached the finals last season, lost 10-21, 15-21 in a 40-minute semi-final clash.\

12 January,2025 08:17 AM IST | PTI
Other Sports

HIL: H’bad Toofans beat Soorma Hockey

Zach Wallace scored for Hyderabad Toofans in sudden death and goalkeeper Dominic Dixson saved Nicolas Poncelet’s attempt to secure the bonus point for Hyderabad Toofans

12 January,2025 08:29 AM IST | PTI
Football

ISL: Mumbai look to dominate vs Jamshedpur

The Islanders are determined to recover from a home defeat to avoid back-to-back losses at the Mumbai Football Arena for the first time since early 2023

12 January,2025 08:18 AM IST | PTI
Will Rohit Sharma step down after CT 2025? BCCI meeting addresses key concerns

Will Rohit Sharma step down after CT 2025? BCCI meeting addresses key concerns

It remains uncertain whether Rohit will lead the team in this series or whether the BCCI will opt for a new captain for the Test format

12 January,2025 02:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Fresh blow for Shakib, fails second bowling action test before Champions Trophy

Fresh blow for Shakib, fails second bowling action test before Champions Trophy

Shakib had earlier failed an independent assessment of his bowling action at Loughborough University, an ICC-accredited testing center in the UK

12 January,2025 12:54 PM IST | Dhaka | mid-day online correspondent

"Not the way we wanted to finish series": Mitchell Santner

"Little disappointing, probably not the way we wanted to finish series. Credit to Sri Lanka; they put score on board, and they challenged us early and it was pretty tough to come back from there

12 January,2025 12:25 PM IST | Auckland | ANI
Jonty Rhodes reflects on India's disappointing performance Down Under

Jonty Rhodes reflects on India's disappointing performance Down Under

The former cricketer added that one cannot blame one or two players for India's poor performance at the BGT series

12 January,2025 12:24 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Captain and selection committee asked me to stay, but I listened my heart: Tamim

Captain and selection committee asked me to stay, but I listened my heart: Tamim

Iqbal decided to close the chapter on his illustrious international career in a heartfelt post on Facebook marking the end of career spanning over 16 years

12 January,2025 12:20 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Mohammed Shami eyes India return while Bumrah's injury clouds pacer lineup

Mohammed Shami eyes India return while Bumrah's injury clouds pacer lineup

Shami has been representing Bengal in domestic cricket consistently since his competitive return in November of last year

11 January,2025 09:23 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Shami returns to Indian team after 14 months for T20 series against England

Shami returns to Indian team after 14 months for T20 series against England

The 34-year-old's last outing for India was the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia at Ahmedabad on November 19, after which he was out of the team for a long time following an ankle injury

11 January,2025 09:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pakistan recalls Imam ul Haq for West Indies series

Pakistan recalls Imam ul Haq for West Indies series

Imam Ul Haq also got a call as the selectors have dropped Abdullah Shafique who lost the form in recent tours to Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. The selectors have also included a third specialist spinner in Abrar Ahmed, indicating that spin pitches would be prepared. West Indies are playing Tests in Pakistan after 18 years

11 January,2025 06:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"ICC Cricket Committee looking to give leeway to bowlers on wides": Pollock

Ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, Shaun Pollock wants South Africa to play on their players' experience in the subcontinent conditions. Shaun Pollock said that he understands the T20 leagues around the world are moneymakers, but he wants players not to turn down their national duties for the leagues

11 January,2025 05:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra’s mom celebrates Silver, praises Nadeem

    Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra’s mom celebrates Silver, praises Nadeem

    Neeraj Chopra's mother, Saroj Devi, celebrated her son's silver medal win at the Paris Olympics, equating it to gold due to his impressive performance despite an injury. She also praised Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who won gold, acknowledging the hard work of all athletes. Meanwhile, Adille Sumariwalla, President of the Athletics Federation of India, lauded Chopra for his resilience, calling him a "tiger" for his remarkable effort and season’s best throw, highlighting his champion spirit in overcoming adversity.

    18 December,2024 01:43 PM IST
    ISL: Maclaren’s goal gives Mohun Bagan bragging rights in Kolkata Derby

    ISL: Maclaren’s goal gives Mohun Bagan bragging rights in Kolkata Derby

    The Mariners have now won nine times and drawn once in their 10 Kolkata Derby clashes against East Bengal FC in the ISL

    12 January,2025 12:26 PM IST | Guwahati | IANS

    ISL: Kasimov scores late-winner to shock Bengaluru FC on home turf

    The effort was blocked but the Blues had laid the foundation for their offensive endeavours

    12 January,2025 12:26 PM IST | Bengaluru | IANS

    Barcelona, Real Madrid set for Supercopa de Espana 2025 Final in Jeddah

    This year, Real Madrid entered the tournament as reigning La Liga champions, while Barcelona qualified as La Liga runners-up. Athletic Bilbao earned their place by winning last year's Copa del Rey, overcoming Mallorca in the final

    12 January,2025 12:25 PM IST | Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) | mid-day online correspondent
    12 January,2025 08:20 AM IST | Liverpool | AP | PTI
    10 January,2025 08:28 AM IST | London | AFP
    10 January,2025 08:20 AM IST | London | AP | PTI
    Psychic Star gives trainer Shroff his 9th Oaks victory

    Psychic Star gives trainer Shroff his 9th Oaks victory

    Shroff has now won this race (reserved only for the fillies) a record ninth time

    12 January,2025 12:34 PM IST | Mumbai | Prakash Gosavi
    11 January,2025 08:17 AM IST | Kuala Lumpur | PTI
    11 January,2025 08:15 AM IST | London | IANS
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