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IND vs NZ 3rd Test: Spun, sealed, delivered!

Aided by Ajaz Patel (6-57), New Zealand stun Rohit Sharma & Co by 25 runs at Wankhede as Tom Latham’s side become the first visiting team to whitewash India 3-0 in a three-Test series

04 November,2024 09:23 AM IST | R Kaushik
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India need big Oz series win to reach WTC final

NZ whitewash lands India in trouble as they now need to win at least four of the five Tests against Australia without losing even one

04 November,2024 07:03 AM IST | R Kaushik
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"I was not at my best in terms of leadership and that probably cost us series"

India skipper Rohit admits his leadership failures cost them the 0-3 series loss to New Zealand; feels 147-run target was chaseable, but team batted poorly

04 November,2024 07:06 AM IST | Subodh Mayure
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"It is disappointing, but this poor patch won’t last long": Rohit Sharma's fan

He has been giving me match tickets for the last couple of years,” Patel, a food delivery boy in Nagpur, told mid-day on Sunday

04 November,2024 07:11 AM IST | Subodh Mayure
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Did he get bat or not?: ABD on Pant’s controversial dismissal

Pant was seen having a word with the onfield umpires before he takes the long walk back to the dressing room after scoring 64 off 57

04 November,2024 07:14 AM IST | IANS
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"It’s certainly a series I’ll never forget": Tom Latham

NZ skipper Tom Latham hails historic 3-0 clean sweep over India

04 November,2024 07:18 AM IST | Subodh Mayure
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Will Young, one of New Zealand’s better players of spin

To win Test matches, you need to pick 20 wickets, but to claim 20 Wickets, the batters need to provide the bowlers with the cushion of runs

04 November,2024 07:20 AM IST | Rahul Patil
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India ‘A’ lose to Oz ‘A’ by 7 wickets amid ball-change drama involving Kishan

However, even before play began, a group of Indian players were involved in a heated exchange with umpire Shawn Craig after the change of ball at the start of Day Four

04 November,2024 07:22 AM IST | PTI
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Iga comes from behind to beat Barbora

Facing off for the fifth time in the last 14 months, Sabalenka and Zheng opened the action at the first ever professional women’s tennis tournament in Saudi Arabia

04 November,2024 07:24 AM IST | AFP
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Zverev clinches Paris Masters title

His victory in Saturday’s semi-final meant the current World No. 3 will overtake Spain’s Alcaraz in the new updated rankings

04 November,2024 07:26 AM IST | AFP
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Bagnaia wins in Malaysia to keep title race alive

Spaniard Martin’s lead was cut to 24 points after he finished second behind the Italian defending champion Bagnaia in a race that had to be restarted, with a maximum of 37 points remaining to be won in the final round in a fortnight’s time

04 November,2024 07:28 AM IST | AFP
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McLaren’s Norris takes Brazilian Grand Prix pole

That means that with a five-place penalty for fitting a sixth engine, the Dutchman will start 17th in the Grand Prix later on Sunday

04 November,2024 07:31 AM IST | AFP
Series clean sweep greatest ever achievement for NZ: Vettori, Taylor

Series clean sweep greatest ever achievement for NZ: Vettori, Taylor

India suffered a humiliating series whitewash after losing the third match by 25 runs to New Zealand in Mumbai on Sunday

04 November,2024 10:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pietersen criticizes modern Test cricket batting techniques

Pietersen criticizes modern Test cricket batting techniques

Pietersen's comments reflect a growing sentiment among cricket purists who worry that the emphasis on T20 and limited-overs formats is undermining the art of Test batting

04 November,2024 10:47 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
WTC 2023-2025: Schedule breakdown, critical matches ahead for India

WTC 2023-2025: Schedule breakdown, critical matches ahead for India

India lost their top spot in the World Test Championship standings and dropped to second place, with their point percentage dropping to 58.33 percent

04 November,2024 09:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pakistan 'have a chance' to beat India in Tests? Akram makes striking claim

Pakistan 'have a chance' to beat India in Tests? Akram makes striking claim

India, long hailed as masters of securing victories on such surfaces, found themselves exposed during their recent home series against New Zealand

04 November,2024 06:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Call for 'intent' from seniors amid packed schedule

Call for 'intent' from seniors amid packed schedule

Possibly the way forward for the Board will be to make it mandatory for the Indian team members (unless someone is injured) to play at least one or two domestic games before a major Test series

04 November,2024 06:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rohit, Kohli under fire as India chews over 'tough pill' of NZ loss

Rohit, Kohli under fire as India chews over 'tough pill' of NZ loss

Mitchell Santner took 13 wickets in the second match while Mumbai-born New Zealander Ajaz Patel took 11 in the third Test to condemn India

04 November,2024 04:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Are turning pitches India's Achilles' heel?

Are turning pitches India's Achilles' heel?

India's batting average against spinners significantly dropped in the three Tests that Rohit's side hosted this year

04 November,2024 03:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"IPL 2025 mega auction expected to be held in Riyadh", sources

Ahead of the IPL 2025, three Indian stars will be available for the captaincy slot for the teams which are looking for a new skipper. Kolkata Knight Riders released Shreyas Iyer, Delhi Capitals released Rishabh Pant, followed by Lucknow Super Giants who did the same with KL Rahul

04 November,2024 02:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"Cause of concern without doubt": Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma knows he must bring his A-grade cricket to Australia as he managed to accumulate just 91 runs across three Test matches against New Zealand. Stalwart Virat Kohli will also be looking to find himself among the runs

04 November,2024 12:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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
    EPL: Caicedo's volley earns Chelsea hard-fought 1-1 draw vs Man Utd

    EPL: Caicedo's volley earns Chelsea hard-fought 1-1 draw vs Man Utd

    A brilliant volley from Moises Caicedo earned Chelsea a point at Old Trafford after Bruno Fernandes’ penalty had put Manchester United in front midway through the second half

    04 November,2024 02:42 PM IST | Manchester | IANS

    Ajaraie’s record-breaking brace powers NorthEast United to 3-2 win vs Odisha FC

    Hugo Boumous and Diego Mauricio found the net for the visitors but couldn’t salvage anything from the five-goal fiesta

    04 November,2024 11:55 AM IST | Guwahati | IANS

    City couldn’t handle their intensity: Pep

    After suffering 1-2 defeat to Bournemouth, Sky Blues boss Guardiola says his boys were not able to match up to the Cherries

    04 November,2024 07:43 AM IST | London | AFP
    India Seniors win silver at Bridge Olympiad

    India Seniors win silver at Bridge Olympiad

    In the 96 board final, which took place over two days and six segments, the competition was neck and neck after the first two segments

    04 November,2024 01:34 PM IST | Buenos Aires | PTI
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