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R Ashwin’s remarks on Hindi ignite renewed language debate across India

R Ashwin’s remarks on Hindi ignite renewed language debate across India

Speaking to the students, Ashwin asked if they would be willing to pose questions in Hindi if they were not comfortable with English or Tamil

India pacer Varun Aaron retires from 'representative cricket'

The 35-year-old Aaron made the announcement on social media after Jharkhand failed to go beyond the preliminary stage of the marquee domestic one-day event

10 January,2025 07:19 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

India ease past Ireland by six wickets in Women's ODI opener

India opener Pratika Rawal (89) and Tejal Hasabnis ( 53 not out) then scored fifties to help the hosts overhaul the target in 34.3 overs

10 January,2025 05:44 PM IST | Rajkot | mid-day online correspondent

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

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

"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

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 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

“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

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

"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

"Pratika has done really well, but Shafali is in the scheme of things": Mandhana

Mandhana is leading the Indian team in the absence of Harmanpreet Kaur, who has been rested for the three-match ODI series against Ireland, along with pacer Renuka Thakur

10 January,2025 07:32 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI

"They couldn’t play, and that’s unfortunate": Joshi on the snub of these players

The inexperience of pacers and over-reliance on Bumrah does raise questions on India’s fast-bowling stocks for the future

10 January,2025 07:27 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS

"He’s got a little bit of a sore ankle": Bailey on Pat Cummins' feature in CT25

“He’s got a little bit of a sore ankle as well. In the next week or so, he’ll undergo scans, and we’ll have more information about where things stand,” Bailey told reporters

10 January,2025 07:20 AM IST | Melbourne | IANS

Champions Trophy 2025: Team India's Three stumps, two bails!

Ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, Team India might face a selection problem when it comes to wicketkeeper-batsman for the mega event. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)

10 January,2025 02:50 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar
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

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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