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When KKR playfully mocked Mumbai Indians for breaking the bank on Rohit Sharma

For those who might not recall, the 2011 auction was the first mega auction after the inaugural three-year cycle (2008-2010) had concluded

09 January,2025 02:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Djokovic vs Alcaraz? Australian Open draw sets up possible quarterfinal showdown

Sinner upset Djokovic in the semifinals here last year before coming back to beat Daniil Medvedev in the final 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 for his first Grand Slam singles title

09 January,2025 01:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Football News

Newcastle Utd fan skips school for Arsenal game, gets 'unauthorised' notice

The win was a textbook defensive display from the Magpies, as they held Arsenal at arm’s length despite being peppered with 23 shots

09 January,2025 01:26 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Cricket News

'Therapawtic!' MS Dhoni and daughter Ziva groom their furry friend in viral clip

In the video, Dhoni, exuding the same calmness that he is famous for during match pressure, is seen lovingly brushing the fur of his dog

09 January,2025 01:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Opinion News

A Mumbai moment to cherish

As former Ravi Shastri’s six-sixes-in-an-over feat off Baroda’s Tilak Raj turns 40 tomorrow, there is a lesson for today’s domestic cricket shirkers—Ranji cricket can make you accomplished too

09 January,2025 09:21 AM IST | Clayton Murzello
Cricket News

Drama Down Under

As the 3-1 scoreline in favour of the hosts does not do justice to how competitive the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was, here are some heated on-field moments to prove that both teams did not give an inch

09 January,2025 06:39 AM IST | Anuj Prabhu
Cricket News

Jasprit continues to remain No. 1 in Test rankings

However, a back spasm ruled him out of bowling in the second innings, restricting his role to just batting

09 January,2025 06:32 AM IST | PTI
Cricket News

Shastri urges Rohit, Virat to refine their game against spin

The repeated failures of the star Indian duo in the Border-Gavaskar trophy contributed to the visitors’ series loss

09 January,2025 06:33 AM IST | PTI
Cricket News

A leader to look up to

Sunil Gavaskar says he won’t be surprised if speedster Jasprit Bumrah takes over India’s Test captaincy, considering his ability to lead from the front

09 January,2025 06:43 AM IST | IANS
Cricket News

Rahul wants break, will skip Vijay Hazare knockout rounds

India head coach Gautam Gambhir had recently expressed his desire to see frontline Indian players making themselves available for the remainder of the premier domestic red-ball tournament.

09 January,2025 06:43 AM IST | PTI
Cricket News

Atherton backs ‘two-division’ Test plan

“Tiers and divisions are two different things. Divisions imply a chance of promotion and relegation. I’d be fine with that. 

09 January,2025 06:44 AM IST | IANS
Cricket News

ICC rates SCG track ‘satisfactory’, other pitches ‘very good’

The five-match series ended 3-1 in favour of the hosts, who regained the trophy after a decade while also qualifying for the World Test Championship final in June against South Africa

09 January,2025 06:45 AM IST | Agencies
Tomar’s ton sends Rajasthan in quarters, Shami's 3 wickets not enough for Bengal

Tomar’s ton sends Rajasthan in quarters, Shami's 3 wickets not enough for Bengal

Rajasthan will face Vidarbha in the quarterfinals scheduled on Sunday

09 January,2025 06:57 PM IST | Vadodara | mid-day online correspondent
South Africa minister calls for Proteas to boycott Afghanistan game

South Africa minister calls for Proteas to boycott Afghanistan game

The Proteas are scheduled to play Afghanistan on Feb. 21 in a group match in Karachi, Pakistan

09 January,2025 05:18 PM IST | Pretoria (South Africa) | mid-day online correspondent
'Doesn't pressurise anybody': Gavaskar backs Bumrah as India’s future captain

'Doesn't pressurise anybody': Gavaskar backs Bumrah as India’s future captain

Bumrah recently produced one of the best-ever bowling performances by an overseas pacer in Australia and picked 32 wickets over five Tests

09 January,2025 05:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Martin Guptill reflects on unfinished business after retirement announcement

Martin Guptill reflects on unfinished business after retirement announcement

One of the most accomplished white-ball players to emerge from New Zealand, Guptill, scored 7,346 runs from 198 ODI matches with 18 hundreds and 39 fifties

09 January,2025 02:56 PM IST | Auckland | mid-day online correspondent

"Virat Kohli is always super motivated, he'll know what to do": Faf du Plessis

Faf Du Plessis backed Virat Kohli to bounce back strongly and said that retirement is a very personal choice. "As long as we can look at Test cricket as (being) important, you just look at all the Test matches that took place over the last few weeks, some incredible matches have been played", Du Plessis noted

08 January,2025 06:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
PCB shifts ODI tri-series to Karachi, Lahore; dismisses delay

PCB shifts ODI tri-series to Karachi, Lahore; dismisses delay

The PCB said preparations for the Champions Trophy are in full swing with the renovation work at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and the National Bank Stadium in Karachi set to be completed before or around the deadlines

08 January,2025 05:44 PM IST | Lahore | PTI
Michael Clarke terms 'freak' to this Indian player

Michael Clarke terms 'freak' to this Indian player

Michael Clarke further believes that India could have won the Sydney Test if they had Japrit Bumrah bowling in the hosts' second essay and some more runs under their belt. Jasprit Bumrah was in a league of his own as his 32 wickets came at an incredible average of 13.06 and a strike rate of 28.3

08 January,2025 05:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
New Zealand crush Sri Lanka by 113 runs in 2nd ODI to win series

New Zealand crush Sri Lanka by 113 runs in 2nd ODI to win series

Janith Liyanage's 22 was the next-best score in a Sri Lanka chase marred by two run-outs and a series of risky shots that didn't pay off. Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka said their run target should have been achievable

08 January,2025 04:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"There comes time to forge your own identity and for SA20 that moment will come"

"As for learnings from the IPL, the biggest takeaway is to keep going. It’s funny because everyone doubted the IPL in its early years. In 2008, 2009, and maybe even 2010, people were sceptical. It only started gaining serious momentum after that. For SA20, the key is to innovate and improve every season, just like the IPL did", AB de Villiers

08 January,2025 01:38 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
    'Elon Musk interested in buying Liverpool': Dad

    'Elon Musk interested in buying Liverpool': Dad

    Errol Musk, in an interview with Times Radio, acknowledged that the Tesla CEO has shown an interest in the six-time European Cup champions.

    09 January,2025 06:48 AM IST | Los Angeles | AP | PTI

    Gunners will reload!

    Despite 0-2 semi-final first-leg defeat to Newcastle, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes his boys played a good game and will bounce back in return clash

    09 January,2025 06:47 AM IST | London | AFP

    Forest tame Wolves 3-0; close gap with leaders Liverpool

    Wolves pressed and probed for a way back into the game after the break but were toothless in the absence of talisman Matheus Cunha through suspension

    08 January,2025 07:50 AM IST | Wolverhampton | AFP
    Mo Farah to be in city as Mumbai Marathon ambassador

    Mo Farah to be in city as Mumbai Marathon ambassador

    The Somalian-born, British runner Sir Mo has won four Olympic and six World Championship gold medals and is the first man to retain both the 5,000m and 10,000m titles at both the Olympics (2012 and 2016)

    09 January,2025 09:08 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
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