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Champions Trophy on hold? PCB chief Naqvi puts the ball in ICC's court

Champions Trophy on hold? PCB chief Naqvi puts the ball in ICC's court

India has not played in Pakistan since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks

Pujara takes fans by surprise with unexpected new role in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Having been dropped from the Indian squad for the series, Pujara’s return to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy comes in an unexpected yet impactful role

18 November,2024 05:49 PM IST | Perth | mid-day online correspondent

Gavaskar believes 'hungry' Virat will feast on Australian records

Kohli has faced a challenging patch in all formats over the past few months. In his last 60 Test innings, he has managed just two centuries and 11 half-centuries

18 November,2024 03:56 PM IST | Perth | mid-day online correspondent

"Bowlers are on track for Border-Gavaskar Trophy": Bowling coach Morne Morkel

Morkel also mentioned that the team is willing to put in more training sessions before the series opener, indicating the team's dedication to thorough preparation

18 November,2024 02:48 PM IST | Perth | ANI

Sourav Ganguly feels this player is next-best red-ball batter after Kohli

Sourav Ganguly, who has closely worked with Pant during their time in Delhi Capitals in IPL, believes that the "generational talent" will have his say during the five Tests. Pant showed his knack for scoring runs in the recent Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand earlier this year

18 November,2024 02:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"He is a champion batter": Former Team India players hails Virat Kohli

Virat's Kohli love story with Australian conditions has come to silence Virat's critics twice, in 2012 and 2014. After a concerning West Indies tour in 2011, where he averaged a mere 15.20 after scoring a paltry 76 runs in five innings, his future looked bleak

18 November,2024 01:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Mohinder scoffs at India teams being part of concurrent series

Mohinder Amarnath also revealed that he can never understand players taking rest

18 November,2024 11:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello

Champions Trophy 2025 | "It's the government's responsibility": Kapil Dev

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has opposed the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) plan to hold the Champions Trophy 2025 tour in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) such as Skardu, Hunza, and Muzaffarabad

18 November,2024 08:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Iyer to lead Mumbai as Shaw returns for Mushtaq Ali Trophy

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is scheduled to be played from November 23 to December 15

18 November,2024 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS

"That’s key for me": Smith opens up on his plans against this Indian bowler

There were a couple of occasions where he got on top of me,” Smith told the Sydney Morning Herald

18 November,2024 07:27 AM IST | Melbourne | PTI

‘India hurt, want to prove a point’

In an exclusive interview with mid-day, former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh says he backs the team to bounce back strongly in Oz despite their 0-3 drubbing at home by NZ

18 November,2024 07:23 AM IST | Mumbai | AKSHAY LOKAPALLY

"I think he’s probably under pressure a little bit": Glenn McGrath on Kohli

Pace legend Glenn McGrath urges Australia to target under-pressure India great Virat during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy five-Test series Down Under starting in Perth on November 22

18 November,2024 07:12 AM IST | Melbourne | PTI
‘India hurt, want to prove a point’

‘India hurt, want to prove a point’

In an exclusive interview with mid-day, former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh says he backs the team to bounce back strongly in Oz despite their 0-3 drubbing at home by NZ

18 November,2024 07:23 AM IST | Mumbai | AKSHAY LOKAPALLY

"I think he’s probably under pressure a little bit": Glenn McGrath on Kohli

Pace legend Glenn McGrath urges Australia to target under-pressure India great Virat during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy five-Test series Down Under starting in Perth on November 22

18 November,2024 07:12 AM IST | Melbourne | PTI
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma set to miss the first Test, know the opener

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma set to miss the first Test, know the opener

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will lead the team in Rohit’s absence.

18 November,2024 07:07 AM IST | Perth | PTI
Mumbai gives Prithvi Shaw another shot

Mumbai gives Prithvi Shaw another shot

Shaw’s natural flair and aggressive batting style make him a key asset for Mumbai, and his presence will add a potent dimension to the team’s top order

17 November,2024 06:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Babar Azam stares down fan who told him he doesn’t deserve T20I spot

Babar Azam stares down fan who told him he doesn’t deserve T20I spot

Babar’s struggles with the bat continued as he managed to score just three runs in both the first and second match of the series

17 November,2024 06:38 PM IST | Hobart (Australia) | mid-day online correspondent

Rohit and Ritika’s love story: A perfect match on and off the field

India captain Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh on Saturday announced the birth of their newborn child. Rohit took to Instagram to announce that the family of three has now become four with a subtle reference to the beloved sitcom 'Friends', 'The FAMILY, the one where we are four'. He captioned his post, '15.11.2024', which indicates the date of birth of his newborn child. Rohit and Ritika were blessed with a daughter Samaira, born in 2018. Mid-Day takes a look at some of the cutest and bubbly photos of the couple on Instagram. (Pic: @ritssajdeh/Instagram)

18 November,2024 06:40 PM IST | E A
Pak journalist ruffles feathers with Champions Trophy query at US press briefing

Pak journalist ruffles feathers with Champions Trophy query at US press briefing

The question took principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel by surprise, as it was not related to typical diplomatic matters

17 November,2024 04:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Prithvi Shaw plays the waiting game with a surprise base price at IPL auction

Prithvi Shaw plays the waiting game with a surprise base price at IPL auction

Although he made a brief return to the Indian team during the T20I series against New Zealand in 2023, Shaw did not get an opportunity to feature in a match

17 November,2024 04:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

'If I was in his position..': Ganguly weighs in on Rohit's absence from Aus tour

'If I was in his position..': Ganguly weighs in on Rohit's absence from Aus tour

With less than a week left in the commencement of the series, it is still unclear if Rohit will feature in the opening Test against Australi

17 November,2024 01:30 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent

'Pant's recovery was a miracle, never thought he would play again': Shastri

'Pant's recovery was a miracle, never thought he would play again': Shastri

Pant made a comeback to white ball cricket during the IPL before returning to red-ball cricket through the Duleep Trophy

17 November,2024 01:07 PM IST | Melbourne | PTI

Shikhar Dhawan Retirement: A look back into ‘Gabbar’ Shikhar Dhawan’s journey

    Shikhar Dhawan Retirement: A look back into ‘Gabbar’ Shikhar Dhawan’s journey

    Indian cricketing star Shikhar Dhawan, today announced his retirement from all formats of cricket. The left-handed opener has been a key player in India's top order, amassing over 10,000 runs across formats. Be it in the IPL or playing for the Indian cricket team, Shikhar Dhawan proved his mettle in multiple instances. From numerous injuries to a bitter divorce, affectionately called "Gabbar" by fans, faced numerous challenges on the field and off the field. Known for his aggressive batting style and iconic moustache, Dhawan leaves behind an illustrious career spanning over a decade. Here are the look back into his journey.

    24 August,2024 01:17 PM IST
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