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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
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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
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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
SA20 will strengthen Proteas cricket: De Villiers

SA20 will strengthen Proteas cricket: De Villiers

South African great says he’d love to see more Indian players involved in the league

10 January,2025 05:24 PM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin Ferro
MCA marks 50 years of Wankhede with star-studded line-up of cricketing icons

MCA marks 50 years of Wankhede with star-studded line-up of cricketing icons

The other stalwarts who are expected on the occasion are former skipper Ravi Shastri, Ajinkya Rahane, Dilip Vengsarkar, Suryakumar Yadav and Diana Edulji

10 January,2025 03:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"People have opinion but I'm comfortable in my own skin": Steve Smith

Steve Smith also served a two-year leadership ban for his role in the scandal. While Cricket Australia (CA) considers the matter closed, some sections still feel that Steve Smith should not be allowed to lead the national team

10 January,2025 01:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
George Bailey feels this Australian star could open the innings in Sri Lanka

George Bailey feels this Australian star could open the innings in Sri Lanka

"Trav's an option (to open). We've got a number of options and there's been a few preliminary discussions around where that may land, and that may depend on the makeup of that first XI," George Bailey told cricket.com.au

10 January,2025 11:56 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Potgieter, Brevis star as MI Cape Town open season 3 with bonus point

Potgieter, Brevis star as MI Cape Town open season 3 with bonus point

Robin Peterson’s MICT outfit dominated all facets on the night with Dewald Brevis smashing 57 off just 29 balls (2x4; 6x6) to lift the visitors to 174/7 before Delano Potgieter and Trent Boult combined to dismiss the Sunrisers for just 77

10 January,2025 11:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Robin Uthappa blames this star Indian player to cut short Yuvraj's career

Robin Uthappa blames this star Indian player to cut short Yuvraj's career

Robin Uthappa revealed that Yuvraj asked for a point deduction in the fitness test but was denied any leniency by the team management. Yuvraj Singh, 43, announced his international retirement in 2019, having last played in the IPL in the same year for Mumbai Indians

10 January,2025 10:33 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
SA20 chief Graeme Smith bats for tough competition as Season 3 gets underway

SA20 chief Graeme Smith bats for tough competition as Season 3 gets underway

“We have some quality local players, the best of South Africa, and some outstanding international players that have come now

10 January,2025 07:58 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS

"Everybody must play domestic cricket, giving rest should be coach's decision"

Ex-India skipper Sunil Gavaskar calls for more practice matches on overseas Test tours after poor show in Oz

10 January,2025 07:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Sandipan Banerjee
Vish we had more like him

Vish we had more like him

Tomorrow marks 50 years for one of the most courageous knocks played by an Indian batsman— Gundappa Vishwanath’s unbeaten 97 at Chennai in 1975 against Clive Lloyd’s West Indians; batting effort helped make scoreline 2-2

10 January,2025 07:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Saad Bin Jung
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
    Tottenham teen topples reds!

    Tottenham teen topples reds!

    Lucas Bergvall, 18, scores winner as Spurs shock Liverpool 1-0 in League Cup semi-final first leg; boss Slot feels youngster should’ve been red-carded earlier

    10 January,2025 08:28 AM IST | London | AFP

    Bentancur ‘all good’ after head injury

    After Tottenham Hotspur’s 1-0 win in the first leg of the semi-final, manager Ange Postecoglou said the Uruguay international was conscious and taken to hospital

    10 January,2025 08:23 AM IST | London | AP | PTI

    West Ham hire ex-Chelsea boss Potter

    “It was important to me that I waited until a job came along that I felt was right for me, and equally that I was the right fit for the club I am joining,” he said

    10 January,2025 08:20 AM IST | London | AP | PTI
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