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Gill must show will!

Despite not touching 40 in Tests outside Asia since his 2021 heroics in Australia, top-order batter Shubman has shown potential across formats, but with Indian cricket having invested a lot in him, it’s imperative he starts to step up and repay the faith

07 January,2025 07:19 AM IST | R Kaushik
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"We’ll be back stronger": Yashasvi Jaiswal after Australia series

Jaiswal also scored two fifties, but India failed to retain the Trophy for the first time in a decade, after losing the fifth and final Test by six wickets at Sydney on Sunday.

07 January,2025 07:15 AM IST | PTI
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"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 | PTI
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"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 | Subodh Mayure
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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 | PTI
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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
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SA wrap up Test series against Pak

David Bedingham hit 44 not out off 30 balls.

07 January,2025 07:47 AM IST | AFP
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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 | AFP
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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 | Agencies
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
South Africa wrap up Test series win over Pakistan

South Africa wrap up Test series win over Pakistan

David Bedingham hit 44 not out off 30 balls as South Africa sealed victory in just 7.1 overs

06 January,2025 09:34 PM IST | Cape Town | mid-day online correspondent
India's road to WTC 2027 final: Full schedule for 2025-27 cycle

India's road to WTC 2027 final: Full schedule for 2025-27 cycle

The new cycle promises to be a challenging one, with India’s first major task being a five-Test tour of England in June 2025

06 January,2025 08:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
WATCH: Tendulkar's 12-year-old viral discovery outfoxes Rajyavardhan Rathore

WATCH: Tendulkar's 12-year-old viral discovery outfoxes Rajyavardhan Rathore

What made the moment even more special was the resemblance between Sushila's bowling action and that of former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan

06 January,2025 06:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Khawaja-Head admit relief over injured Jasprit Bumrah’s absence on Day 3 at SCG

Khawaja-Head admit relief over injured Jasprit Bumrah’s absence on Day 3 at SCG

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

06 January,2025 05:12 PM IST | Sydney | mid-day online correspondent
Harbhajan alludes to Gambhir's influence in India’s decline, references Dravid

Harbhajan alludes to Gambhir's influence in India’s decline, references Dravid

India recently suffered an ODI series loss to Sri Lanka, followed by a home whitewash against New Zealand in the Test series, and most recently, a 1-3 series defeat to Australia

06 January,2025 04:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
India gaze into life without veterans Kohli-Rohit after loss to Australia

India gaze into life without veterans Kohli-Rohit after loss to Australia

Fresh from a 3-0 home whitewash to New Zealand, the defeat sparked renewed debate in India about the future of the team and in particular two of its stalwarts

06 January,2025 03:45 PM IST | Sydney | mid-day online correspondent
With Champions Trophy 2025 in line, Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss England series

With Champions Trophy 2025 in line, Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss England series

Jasprit Bumrah was India's stand-out player in the concluded Test series against Australia. In the series, the speedster claimed 32 wickets, despite his side losing the series by 1-3. The 30-year-old Jasprit Bumrah bowled more than 150 overs in the series

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

"Probably best series of fast bowling I've ever seen": Ponting praises Bumrah

Despite India losing the Test series by 1-3, Jasprit Bumrah ended as the leading wicket-taker. Jasprit Bumrah was named as the "Player of the Series" for his stellar run. During the series, the pacer overtook legendary Team India all-rounder Kapil Dev for the most Test wickets by an Indian in Australia, which is 64 wickets. Dev has 51 wickets

06 January,2025 11:50 AM 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
    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

    Nine men Kerala Blasters dig deep to return to winning ways against Punjab FC

    With this win, KBFC are back in the reckoning for the playoffs, as they are only three points behind sixth-placed Odisha FC (20)

    06 January,2025 12:22 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

    ‘Never seen this before’

    Arsenal manager Arteta says penalty for clash of heads between Saliba and Brighton’s Pedro in 1-1 draw is bizzare

    06 January,2025 07:54 AM IST | Brighton | AFP
    Focus on Satwik-Chirag as Indians look for strong start

    Focus on Satwik-Chirag as Indians look for strong start

    For Satwik and Chirag, seeded seventh, this USD 1.45 million event marks the start of a new season like it did in 2024

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