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‘Tactically, we were found wanting’

Former India fielding coach R Sridhar says team lost series to Australia since they hadn’t prepared as well as the 2018-19, 2020-21 tours; feels pace attack this time wasn’t as vicious, barring Bumrah

08 January,2025 07:24 AM IST | N Jagannath Das
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Shastri, Ponting questions Mohammed Shami's injury management

Echoing Shastri’s views, Australian World Cup-winning captain Ponting said: “I was really surprised when he wasn’t flown out even halfway through the series, two Test matches in

08 January,2025 07:30 AM IST | PTI
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"How long they continue is really up to the selectors": Gavaskar on Rohit, Kohli

“Now that India has failed to qualify for the WTC [World Test Championship] final, it would be pertinent to reflect on the reasons that [why it] happened,” he added

08 January,2025 07:20 AM IST | PTI
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"When you are 37 years old, every failure hurts": Bangar on Rohit Sharma

Rohit, 37, opted out of the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney due to his awful outings in the three Tests of the series. He accumulated only 31 runs across five innings on the tour

08 January,2025 07:13 AM IST | IANS
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Former WI captain Clive Lloyd disgusted at 2-tier Test plan

The West Indian legend, who captained his region from 1974-75 to 1984-85, appealed to the establishment for financial help

08 January,2025 07:33 AM IST | Debasish Datta
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Pak fined and docked five points for slow over-rate

The ICC said in a statement that match referee Richie Richardson of the West Indies imposed the sanction

08 January,2025 07:36 AM IST | AP | PTI
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‘Sabalenka is a complete player’

Tennis legend Sania Mirza picks Belarusian as favourite to win Aus Open; says she has worked hard to emerge from near-quitter in 2022 to World No. 1 currently

08 January,2025 07:40 AM IST | Ashwin Ferro
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Osaka splits from rapper Cordae

Hi everyone, just wanted to say that Cordae and I are no longer in a relationship,” Osaka wrote on Instagram Monday

08 January,2025 07:43 AM IST | AFP
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Treesa-Gayatri qualify for pre-quarters; Prannoy’s tie suspended over roof leak

Meanwhile, HS Prannoy experienced a frustrating start to the tournament as his match against Canada’s Brian Yang was suspended midway due to a leaking roof

08 January,2025 07:44 AM IST | IANS
Football News

Aubameyang suffered sleepless nights after burglary

Auba revealed the robber broke his jaw and the incident left him and his family scarred. It was shortly after that he left the club and went back to England to play for Chelsea

08 January,2025 07:47 AM IST | IANS
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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 | AFP
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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
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
Team India honoured with grand send-off for Physically Disabled Champions Trophy

Team India honoured with grand send-off for Physically Disabled Champions Trophy

The Indian team, captained by Vikrant Ravindra Keni, is gearing up for their opening match against arch-rivals Pakistan on January 12

07 January,2025 09:20 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
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
PCB faces uncertainty over England players' availability for PSL

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 | Karachi | mid-day online correspondent
Jasprit Bumrah nominated for ICC Men's Player of the Month award

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 | Dubai | 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

    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
    PM Modi to inaugurate 38th National Games in Uttarakhand

    PM Modi to inaugurate 38th National Games in Uttarakhand

    The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced Uttarakhand as the host for the 38th National Games. The event will witness over 10,000 athletes, officials and coaches locking horns against each other in 38 different sports across multiple cities in the state

    08 January,2025 02:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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