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India eye Chennai high!

Having won 40 matches and lost just four at home since 2013, Team India aim to extend their dominance and chase vital World Test Championship points when they face Bangladesh in a two-match series, starting today

19 September,2024 07:41 AM IST | R Kaushik
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"Our batting unit has so much quality that it can take on any spin unit"

The former Indian opener, himself an excellent player of spin in his playing days, conceded that Bangladesh have experienced and quality tweakers in their ranks

19 September,2024 07:25 AM IST | PTI
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Sunny G turns funny G at book release function!

When I first came into the Indian team, the great Garfield Sobers dropped two really simple catches and I scored some runs

19 September,2024 07:49 AM IST | Ashwin Ferro
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Harmalkar wins MCA Apex Council seat

I’ve been attached to the MCA for several years and have contributed in different capacities

19 September,2024 07:54 AM IST | Subodh Mayure
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‘China surprised us'

Asian Champions Trophy-winning India skipper Harmanpreet Singh credits hosts for extremely good attack and defence in tense summit clash

19 September,2024 08:00 AM IST | Ashwin Ferro
Football News

Yash powers Bombay Scottish to 2-0 win

Ryan International tried hard to get back into the game, but their passing in midfield wasn’t sharp enough to trouble the Scottish side

19 September,2024 07:35 AM IST | Neeraj Anand
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"I’m really proud": Adam Zampa on achieving this feat for Australia

Zampa will become the 32nd Australia men’s player to play 100 ODIs

19 September,2024 07:31 AM IST | IANS
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Duleep Trophy: Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson and others return for the final round

With nine points from two games, India ‘C’ sit at the top of the points table, followed by India ‘B’ (7), India ‘A’ (6) and India ‘D’ (0)

19 September,2024 07:45 AM IST | PTI
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Kamindu century rescues Sri Lanka against NZ

Kamindu said the Sri Lankans were aiming to “get close to the 350 mark” on Thursday to put them “on top of the game.”

19 September,2024 08:04 AM IST | AFP
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‘Pak win is in the past’

Bangladesh skipper Shanto hopes to take confidence from recent away series victory, but admits Team India will be different and difficult cup of tea

19 September,2024 08:07 AM IST | PTI
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Mbappe’s Real happy! Strikes on Champions League debut

“You always have to fight at the start of the season, when you aren’t at your best.”

19 September,2024 08:10 AM IST | AFP
Football News

‘Bit of a crazy game’

After netting four in Bayern’s 9-2 decimation of Dinamo Zagreb, Harry Kane especially thrilled to score three penalties in a match for the first time; takes UCL tally to 33—most by any Englishman

19 September,2024 08:12 AM IST | AFP
What does Ricky Ponting's appointment as coach mean for Punjab Kings?

What does Ricky Ponting's appointment as coach mean for Punjab Kings?

Under Ponting, Delhi Capitals became a force to reckon with though the elusive title never came

18 September,2024 06:26 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
When Gambhir recited 'Hanuman Chalisa' and Kohli chanted 'Om Namah Shivay'

When Gambhir recited 'Hanuman Chalisa' and Kohli chanted 'Om Namah Shivay'

In 2014, Kohli hit four Test hundreds Down Under and revealed he would pay his obeisance to Lord Shiva by chanting 'Om Namah Shivay' while batting

18 September,2024 05:20 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Rishabh Pant braces for Test return after 632 days

Rishabh Pant braces for Test return after 632 days

A harsh sun beating down on him, Rishabh Pant was engrossed preparing for his first Test in two years, taking down net bowlers in that unmistakably Pant-ish way

18 September,2024 04:42 PM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondent
Gambhir’s trio takes center stage!

Mid-Day Premium Gambhir’s trio takes center stage!

The BCCI has managed to turn the appointment of Gambhir as head coach into a spectacle that could rival any reality TV drama

18 September,2024 12:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli reflect on their careers, rivalries in candid chat

Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli reflect on their careers, rivalries in candid chat

The interview is billed in the trailer as a "Very Special Interview," giving viewers an inside peek at the minds of two cricketing greats.

18 September,2024 10:41 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Why Centre is allowing Bangladesh cricket team's India tour, asks Aaditya Thackeray

Why Centre is allowing Bangladesh cricket team's India tour, asks Aaditya Thackeray

In a post on X, Thackeray said trolls in India are engineering hatred on the pretext of violence in Bangladesh, while the BCCI is hosting its team

18 September,2024 10:20 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
'Gautam Gambhir's aggression comes out in protection of his players': Karthik

'Gautam Gambhir's aggression comes out in protection of his players': Karthik

"It will start with a lot of confidence from Bangladesh. (For India) it's about understanding that they are playing a slightly different Bangladesh team," he said

18 September,2024 10:16 AM IST | Chennai | PTI
Zampa set to play 100th ODI but knows he may never play Tests for Australia

Zampa set to play 100th ODI but knows he may never play Tests for Australia

As for ever playing test cricket, the leg-spinner believes he might have missed his chance " especially when it comes to the Ashes

18 September,2024 10:14 AM IST | Nottingham (England) | AP | PTI
'The more the better': Raina, Rayudu have their say on IPL retention

'The more the better': Raina, Rayudu have their say on IPL retention

The IPL had allowed the teams to retain up to four players in the last mega auction held in 2022. A three-year cycle has ended and another mega auction is on the horizon but teams have contrasting views on player retention. Some want as many as eight and some are okay with four or five

18 September,2024 09:48 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Shikhar Dhawan Retirement: A look back into ‘Gabbar’ Shikhar Dhawan’s journey

    Shikhar Dhawan Retirement: A look back into ‘Gabbar’ Shikhar Dhawan’s journey

    Indian cricketing star Shikhar Dhawan, today announced his retirement from all formats of cricket. The left-handed opener has been a key player in India's top order, amassing over 10,000 runs across formats. Be it in the IPL or playing for the Indian cricket team, Shikhar Dhawan proved his mettle in multiple instances. From numerous injuries to a bitter divorce, affectionately called "Gabbar" by fans, faced numerous challenges on the field and off the field. Known for his aggressive batting style and iconic moustache, Dhawan leaves behind an illustrious career spanning over a decade. Here are the look back into his journey.

    24 August,2024 01:17 PM IST
    Rashford scores brace as Utd thrash Barnsley

    Rashford scores brace as Utd thrash Barnsley

    While United ran riot, Fulham made unwanted history as the Premier League club were beaten by second-tier Preston 16-15 on penalties after the tournament’s longest ever shoot-out.

    19 September,2024 08:21 AM IST | London | AFP

    Italys 1990 WC star Schillaci no more

    Italian media report that Schillaci died at Palermo’s Civico hospital after suffering from bowel cancer

    19 September,2024 08:18 AM IST | Milan | AFP

    We stayed calm: Liverpool’s Van Dijk after victory

    Liverpool captain Van Dijk had admitted his side looked like they had no plan during a shock 1-0 home defeat against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League last weekend.

    19 September,2024 08:15 AM IST | London | AFP
    India's young weightlifters win 11 gold medals at Commonwealth Championships

    India's young weightlifters win 11 gold medals at Commonwealth Championships

    Among the standout performers, Babulal Hembrom has etched his name in history by establishing both a Commonwealth and national record in the 49kg Youth Men’s category

    18 September,2024 07:20 PM IST | Suva (Fiji) | mid-day online correspondent
    17 September,2024 08:21 AM IST | Manchester | AP | PTI
    17 September,2024 08:18 AM IST | China | IANS
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