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PCB faces uncertainty over England players' availability for PSL

Smith and Williamson have excused themselves from the PSL due to prior commitments

07 January,2025 05:38 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Jasprit Bumrah nominated for ICC Men's Player of the Month award

In the month of December, Bumrah took 22 wickets in the three Tests at a phenomenal average of 14.22 and overall, the 31-year-old finished with 32 wickets across five Tests

07 January,2025 05:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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India to field their largest-ever contingent at India Open Super 750 next week

The competition will feature 18 of the world's top 20 men's singles players and 14 of the top 20 women's singles shuttlers

07 January,2025 03:45 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Gavaskar wants Rohit and Virat to play Ranji Trophy matches, but will they?

The loss has highlighted the fading form of some of the senior players. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, being the stalwarts of Indian cricketers over the years found themselves taking centre stage of criticism from fans and the cricket fraternity

07 January,2025 02:38 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar
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"We know how to beat Aussies": Kagiso Rabada's bold statement ahead of WTC final

Having needed to play the tie against Australia, Kagiso Rabada is all geared up and had twice played a big role in winning the series against the Aussies in 2016-17 and 2017-18. The Proteas don't have any Test assignment in the build-up to the WTC Final at Lord's from June 11-16

07 January,2025 02:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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India to host top javelin competition with Neeraj Chopra and best in world

"Neeraj Chopra will be there. He is part of the team that is organising the event, along with JSW, a foreign firm and the AFI are together creating this competition", Adille Sumariwalla. 2002 Asian Games shot put gold medallist Bahadur Singh Sagoo has been elected as the new AFI chief

07 January,2025 01:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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"Whitewash at home bigger failure than BGT loss": Yuvraj Singh

Hoping for bouncing back, Yuvraj Singh said he has full faith in not just Virat and Rohit, but also head coach Gautam Gambhir. The big-hitting former batter also lauded Rohit for dropping himself from the Sydney Test, saying it was a selfless act

07 January,2025 12:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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"Won't be a surprise": Sunil Gavaskar on India selectors taking "bold decision"

With the changes expected for the England series, Sunil Gavaskar said that he won't be surprised if the selectors take bold decisions in the next WTC cycle. Following the loss against Australia, the faded performances of senior players came into focus

07 January,2025 10:42 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Smriti to lead India v Ireland; Harmanpreet, Renuka rested

Smriti Mandhana will lead the side in the series, beginning on January 10 at Rajkot, in the absence of Harmanpreet.

07 January,2025 07:38 AM IST | PTI
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Rashid helps Afghans seal series

Zimbabwe were 205-8 overnight with captain Craig Ervine unbeaten on 53 and needing 73 more runs to win the Test at Queens Sports Club after a drawn first Test

07 January,2025 07:40 AM IST | AFP
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Jasprit likely to miss majority of home white-ball series against England

If Bumrah’s injury is in Grade 1 category, then it will take a minimum two to three weeks of rehabilitation before Return to Play (RTP).

07 January,2025 07:42 AM IST | PTI
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Two-tier Test system in pipeline

The Age reported that Jay Shah, the new ICC chairman, is set to meet Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird and his England counterpart Richard Thompson later this month to discuss the finer points.

07 January,2025 07:45 AM IST | PTI
Pakistan lose five WTC points, face fine for slow over-rate against South Africa

Pakistan lose five WTC points, face fine for slow over-rate against South Africa

The ICC also said that Pakistan captain Shan Masood accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing

07 January,2025 07:23 PM IST | Dubai | 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

07 January,2025 06:11 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

"Rohit has raised big questions about his future in Test cricket": Gavaskar

Rohit Sharma himself recognized the rough patch in his batting and negative impact on the team. Before the start of the Sydney Test, when India had the opportunity to retain the trophy, the skipper opted to sit out to give his team a better opportunity

07 January,2025 10:02 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shukla criticizes CA for snubbing Sunil Gavaskar at BGT presentation ceremony

Shukla criticizes CA for snubbing Sunil Gavaskar at BGT presentation ceremony

Earlier on Sunday, Sunil Gavaskar was not invited for the presentation of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy despite being at the venue. The snub came after Australia successfully reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground, a landmark victory that marked the end of a decade-long wait for the Australians

07 January,2025 08:46 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Konstas finds personal connection to 'Pink Test' after losing family to cancer

Konstas finds personal connection to 'Pink Test' after losing family to cancer

Konstas was involved in a heated exchange with India captain Jasprit Bumrah during the fifth Test here but the 19-year-old said he remains unfazed by the incident

07 January,2025 08:13 AM IST | Sydney | mid-day online correspondent

"If Rohit Sharma plays Ranji games...": MCA's Raju Kulkarni

Former Test pacer and MCA’s CIC chief Raju Kulkarni feels if out-of-form Rohit Sharma can join Mumbai’s Ranji campaign and succeed, it’ll be beneficial for the player himself, reigning domestic champions and Indian cricket overall

07 January,2025 08:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
SA wrap up Test series against Pak

SA wrap up Test series against Pak

David Bedingham hit 44 not out off 30 balls.

07 January,2025 07:47 AM IST | Cape Town | AFP
Khawaja, Head admit Aussies were pleased with Bumrah not bowling

Khawaja, Head admit Aussies were pleased with Bumrah not bowling

Laid low by back spasm, Bumrah could not bowl on the spiciest wicket of the series as India failed to defend a small 162-run target to lose the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade.

07 January,2025 07:35 AM IST | Sydney | PTI

"Whoever wants to become a superstar should stay at home": Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan’s stinging remarks came after India’s 1-3 Test series defeat to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade.

07 January,2025 07:23 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
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
    Good mentality, Man!

    Good mentality, Man!

    Man Utd boss Amorim pleased with team’s focus and execution during tough 2-2 draw with league leaders Liverpool; urges boys to play like this every day

    07 January,2025 08:01 AM IST | Liverpool | AFP

    Indian Super League: Mumbai City beat East Bengal 3-2

    Lallianzuala Changte (39th minute) gave Mumbai the lead after which Karelis (43rd) doubled the margin. 

    07 January,2025 07:51 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies

    Late Dembele strike helps PSG win title

    PSG’s troubles in front of goal this season have often cost them in the Champions League, and they were thwarted here by a combination of poor finishing and fine saves by Monaco goalkeeper Philipp Koehn. 

    07 January,2025 07:50 AM IST | Doha | AFP
    Know the reason why Novak Djokovic feels trauma in Australia

    Know the reason why Novak Djokovic feels trauma in Australia

    Novak Djokovic was later handed over his visa back, saying that he was not given enough time to speak to his lawyers. Australia's immigration minister then took away the visa again, based on public interest. At the Australian Open, Djokovic will be playing in his first event alongside new coach Andy Murray

    07 January,2025 09:30 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Focus on Satwik-Chirag as Indians look for strong start

    07 January,2025 07:57 AM IST | Kuala Lumpur | PTI
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