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India pay price for poor batting

Leadership must work out how to approach future after World Test Championship exit

06 January,2025 07:22 AM IST | R Kaushik
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Prasidh, Siraj toil hard, but India fail to restrict Australia in decider

India had a horror start to the defence of the target, leaking 35 runs in the first three overs with both Siraj and Prasidh struggling for control

06 January,2025 07:27 AM IST | R Kaushik
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Not CA’s first snub to Sunny

This is the third time since 2000 that Gavaskar has not been invited for key events in Aus

06 January,2025 07:59 AM IST | Amit Shah | Clayton Murzello
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"We need to end superstar culture": Irfan on Virat Kohli's place in Indian squad

Kohli could manage only 190 runs in his nine innings in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, repeatedly offering edges to the slip cordon or keeper

06 January,2025 07:18 AM IST | PTI
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"It will be sad if it’s his last series": Cummins on Virat Kohli

And you know, same with Ashwin retiring, but honestly it doesn’t really affect us at all,” Cummins said

06 January,2025 07:31 AM IST | PTI
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Mumbai secure consolation win

Meanwhile, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Vidarbha and Baroda progressed to the quarter-finals after topping their respective groups

06 January,2025 07:34 AM IST | PTI
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NZ crush SL by 9 wkts in 1st ODI

The tourists never recovered after slumping to 23-4 inside 10 overs, dismissed in the 44th over for 178 after being asked to bat in cold, windy Wellington

06 January,2025 07:36 AM IST | AFP
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Pak impress as SA enforce follow-on

It also exceeded Pakistan’s first innings total of 194, which prompted South African  to enforce the follow on

06 January,2025 07:42 AM IST | AFP
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Auckland Classic: Naomi Osaka retires from final after sustaining an injury

In her first WTA final after three years, she  pulled out after winning the opening set 6-4 against Denmark’s Clara Tauson

06 January,2025 07:40 AM IST | AFP
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Gauff helps USA clinch United Cup

Gauff opened with a statement 6-4, 6-4 win over Swiatek in 1hr 51min of hard-hitting tennis.Big-serving Fritz then battled through against Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (7/4) to spark wild celebrations as the Americans won the mixed-teams cup for the second time in three years

06 January,2025 07:44 AM IST | AFP
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Ready for Oz Open: Brisbane champ Sabalenka

In the men’s final, Czech Jiri Lehecka, 21, claimed his second ATP title when US opponent Reilly Opelka pulled out due to injury while trailing 1-4

06 January,2025 07:46 AM IST | AFP
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Nagal into Auckand Classic main draw

The main draw  will serve as good preparation for Nagal ahead of Australian Open, starting January 12

06 January,2025 07:48 AM IST | PTI
India all-rounder Rishi Dhawan announces retirement from white ball cricket

India all-rounder Rishi Dhawan announces retirement from white ball cricket

Rishi Dhawan made 134 appearances in List A games in which he registered 186 wickets with an average of 29.74. With the willow. he garnered 2,906 runs with an average of 38.23 including one century. His career highlights include helping Himachal to their first Vijay Hazare Trophy title back in 2021-22

06 January,2025 08:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"There should be no excuse for not being able to play Ranji Trophy": Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar said that it was worrying to see Team India batsmen's performance against New Zealand at home and in the recently concluded Test series against Australia

06 January,2025 07:19 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"It's frustrating but you have to respect your body": Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah was not able to bowl on day three when team India needed to defend a target of 162 runs on the Sydney wicket. Australia took just 27 overs to chase the target and claim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years by breaking the strong string of Team India

05 January,2025 06:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"Does the Indian team deserve its senior player?": Pathan lashes out at Virat

Pathan also questioned if Virat Kohli was even serious about improving. Australia beat India by six wickets in the fifth and final Test to regain the Border Gavaskar trophy

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

"He was more focused on being match-winner than reaching 10,000 runs": Cummins

Filled with cracks and covered by grass, the pitch suited Prasidh, who found the formula for success against the established Australian duo of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith. This was the second time Prasidh had dismissed Smith in the match. In the first innings, Prasidh had also claimed Smith's prized wicket

05 January,2025 03:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gautam Gambhir opens up on Virat, Rohit's retirement

Gautam Gambhir opens up on Virat, Rohit's retirement

As questions and critics continue to surround Virat and Rohit, Gautam Gambhir is hopeful that the duo can continue to take Indian cricket forward. For Gambhir, Rohit and Virat's decision will be in the best interest of the team

05 January,2025 02:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sunil Gavaskar upset after not being invited to present BGT with Border

Sunil Gavaskar upset after not being invited to present BGT with Border

Allan Border presented the trophy to the hosts' team, but Sunil Gavaskar, despite being present at the venue was left uninvited. The five-match series that Australia won drew record crowds at multiple venues and broke an 87-year-old attendance record at the Melbourne Cricket Ground last week

05 January,2025 12:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gautam Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s Test future: Tough players with hunger

Gautam Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s Test future: Tough players with hunger

India head coach Gautam Gambhir believes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will decide their Test careers keeping the team’s best interests in mind. Following India’s 1-3 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Gambhir also urged players to commit to domestic cricket

05 January,2025 10:30 AM IST | Sydney
IND vs AUS 5th Test: India lose Border-Gavaskar trophy after 10 years

IND vs AUS 5th Test: India lose Border-Gavaskar trophy after 10 years

Pat Cummins and Scott Boland shared the wickets in the session with the latter completing a six wicket haul. India had won the previous four series against Australia, two at home and as many Down Under

05 January,2025 10:03 AM IST | Sydney | PTI
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
    ‘Never seen this before’

    ‘Never seen this before’

    Arsenal manager Arteta says penalty for clash of heads between Saliba and Brighton’s Pedro in 1-1 draw is bizzare

    06 January,2025 07:54 AM IST | Brighton | AFP

    Brison’s second consecutive brace helps FC Goa notch 4-2 victory against Odisha

    The Juggernauts struck back with Jerry Lalrinzuala drawing a foul inside the penalty box. This was Jerry’s 150th appearance in the ISL, making him only the 10th player to do so in the league

    05 January,2025 04:43 PM IST | Bhubaneswar | IANS

    Real Madrid's Vinicius faces possible suspension for 12 matches for misconduct

    Vinicius has been with Real Madrid since July 2018. He has played a total of 286 matches for the club, scoring 97 goals and providing 83 assists. He was recently named the best player of 2024 at the FIFA Best Awards

    05 January,2025 03:26 PM IST | Madrid | IANS
    Skipper Shazelle shines as Duruelo rout Yashodham

    Skipper Shazelle shines as Duruelo rout Yashodham

    In other quarter-final encounters, St Teresa High School (Bandra) beat Lakshdham High School (Goregaon) 4-0, while Gokuldham High School (Goregaon) got the better of Carmel of St Joseph (Malad) 5-4 via tie-breaker

    06 January,2025 07:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus Vedanayagam
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    05 January,2025 08:04 AM IST | Sydney | AFP
    05 January,2025 08:01 AM IST | Auckland | AFP
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