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U-19 World Cup: Offie Vihaan Malhotra turns it on with 4-14 as India beat B'desh

U-19 World Cup: Offie Vihaan Malhotra turns it on with 4-14 as India beat B'desh

Skipper Azizul Hakim top-scored for Bangladesh with 51. It was India’s second consecutive victory in the tournament

Vaibhav Suryavanshi shines again as he breaks records in U-19 world cup

For a player barely into his teens, joining such elite company underlines, quickly Vaibhav is fast becoming the face of India’s youth campaign and the youngest half-centurion in U-19 World Cup history.

17 January,2026 06:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Mumbai Cricket at Risk? Homeschooling Sparks Talent Concerns

A rising trend of students opting for homeschooling in Mumbai is raising concerns about its impact on local cricket talent and academic standards. Experts warn that students from other states may gain an advantage in inter-school tournaments, while strict schools struggle to balance academics and sports

17 January,2026 09:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Jagdish Achrekar

Bishnoi replaces injured Sundar, Shreyas Iyer drafted in for New Zealand T20Is

Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi has been included in India’s T20I squad for the New Zealand series in place of injured all-rounder Washington Sundar, while batter Shreyas Iyer has been drafted in for the first three matches after Tilak Varma was ruled out with a side strain

17 January,2026 08:23 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI

WPL 2026: Shreyanka Patil's five-wicket haul helps RCB defeat GG

RCB's Shreyanka Patil registered a five-wicket haul by conceding 23 runs in 3.5 overs. Lauren Bell also bagged three wickets and gave away 29 runs in four overs. Arundhati Reddy and Nadine de Klerk registered one wicket each

16 January,2026 11:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Paramanik's composed spell powers Tiigers of Kolkata to crucial win over BNG

The turning point, however, came with the ball, courtesy of Man of the Match Saroj Paramanik, who delivered a spell defined by control and nerve

16 January,2026 09:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

U-19 World Cup: India's Henil Patel draws inspiration from THIS legendary pacer

India's Henil Patel played a crucial role. In his spell of seven overs, he registered a five-wicket haul by conceding just 16 runs

16 January,2026 08:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Ashleigh Gardner wins toss, elects to bowl first against RCB

Smriti Mandhana-led RCB has secured two victories in as many matches. Currently, they are topping the table with four points and a net run rate (NRR) of +1.964. They will look to continue on their winning momentum in the tournament

16 January,2026 07:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

WPL 2026: Harleen Deol reflects on her match-winning knock for UP Warriorz

Harleen Deol played a crucial role in the run chase. Facing just 39 deliveries, she smashed an unbeaten 64 runs, which was laced with 12 boundaries

16 January,2026 06:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Aakash Chopra heaps praise on Team India stalwarts Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

Considering that the next ODI series is six months away, Chopra said that Rohit has nothing to prove to anyone. He is hopeful that the injuries don't become an issue for the "Men in Blue" leading to the marquee tournament

16 January,2026 04:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Giles Shield: All-round Chhajer takes SVIS into summit clash

Holding a first-innings lead of 103 runs, the SVIS boys made decisive use of their second-innings, batting on the final day

16 January,2026 09:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus Vedanayagam

Crisis deepens in B’desh as players revolt for not sacking director Najmul Islam

Bangladesh Cricket Board stared at the prospect of the Bangladesh Premier League coming to a halt after senior national players revolted against it for not sacking director Najmul Islam

16 January,2026 08:48 AM IST | Dhaka | PTI
Giles Shield: All-round Chhajer takes SVIS into summit clash

Giles Shield: All-round Chhajer takes SVIS into summit clash

Holding a first-innings lead of 103 runs, the SVIS boys made decisive use of their second-innings, batting on the final day

16 January,2026 09:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus Vedanayagam
Crisis deepens in B’desh as players revolt for not sacking director Najmul Islam

Crisis deepens in B’desh as players revolt for not sacking director Najmul Islam

Bangladesh Cricket Board stared at the prospect of the Bangladesh Premier League coming to a halt after senior national players revolted against it for not sacking director Najmul Islam

16 January,2026 08:48 AM IST | Dhaka | PTI
WPL 2026: Skipper Jemimah hails Delhi’s last-ball finish against UPW

WPL 2026: Skipper Jemimah hails Delhi’s last-ball finish against UPW

Lizelle Lee’s commanding strokeplay, backed by Shafali Verma’s all-round impact, laid the foundation for Delhi Capitals’s first win under captain Jemimah Rodrigues

16 January,2026 08:42 AM IST | Navi Mumbai | IANS
IND vs NZ ODIs | 'We’re always trying to win every game': Ryan ten Doeschate

IND vs NZ ODIs | 'We’re always trying to win every game': Ryan ten Doeschate

Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate believes Team India need to restore their dominance at home after crushing defeat to NZ in second ODI

16 January,2026 08:40 AM IST | Rajkot | PTI
U-19 World Cup: Henil Patel's five-wicket haul helps India win against USA

U-19 World Cup: Henil Patel's five-wicket haul helps India win against USA

India’s target was revised to 96 in 37 overs after rain interrupted proceedings with the total reading 21-1 in four overs

16 January,2026 08:34 AM IST | Bulawayo | PTI

WPL 2026: Radha Yadav, Richa Ghosh's crucial knocks help RCB post 182 runs

In the WPL 2026 match against Gujarat Giants, Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted a total of 182 runs at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Here is all you need to know (Pic: Instagram/wplt20)

16 January,2026 09:11 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar
Harleen Deol's match-winning knock helps UP Warriorz register first win

Harleen Deol's match-winning knock helps UP Warriorz register first win

Harleen Deol played a match-winning knock of an unbeaten 64 runs off just 39 deliveries, including 12 boundaries. Shouldering her was Chole Tryon, who stayed unbeaten on 27 runs in 11 balls. Her knock was laced with four boundaries and a maximum

15 January,2026 11:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

WPL 2026: Meg Lanning wins toss, elects to bowl first against Mumbai Indians

WPL 2026: Meg Lanning wins toss, elects to bowl first against Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians will enter the clash with an aim of continuing their winning streak. After losing the first match, the "Paltan" has managed to secure two back-to-back wins

15 January,2026 07:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Washington Sundar set to miss T20 series against NZ amid injury

Washington Sundar set to miss T20 series against NZ amid injury

Currently, Sundar is recovering from the side strain that he sustained during the first ODI match against the "Black Caps" in Vadodara. Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) described it as an acute onset of discomfort in his left lower rib

15 January,2026 07:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

IND vs NZ ODIs: Sunil Gavaskar surprised by how New Zealand got over the line

IND vs NZ ODIs: Sunil Gavaskar surprised by how New Zealand got over the line

Following the home side's loss, former Team India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said that he was surprised by the way the visitors cruised to victory in Rajkot

15 January,2026 06:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Father’s Day 2025: Rohit Sharma opens up on his father’s sacrifices

    Father’s Day 2025: Rohit Sharma opens up on his father’s sacrifices

    Team India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his emotional journey to cricketing success, crediting his parents—especially his father—for the sacrifices they made to help him reach the top. Speaking from the heart, Rohit recalled the intense years of grinding through Under-19 cricket, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Trophy before finally making it to the Indian team. He shared how his father stood by him through every struggle, watching closely as his career unfolded. Interestingly, Rohit revealed that while his world record 264 in ODI cricket barely got a reaction from his father, it was his red-ball cricket achievements that truly made his father proud

    14 June,2025 07:10 PM IST
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