Mid Day

Exactly a year ago, Rohit Sharma played Australia at Perth in what was his first match after being removed as captain with a lot of buzz about his retirement. The veteran opener however has silenced his critics by amassing 952 runs the most by any Indian batter in ODIs during this period. mid-day highlights his three centuries and five half-tons

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes India will have to win both Tests in NZ and at least four games against Australia to have a chance of qualifying for the WTC final

Pant, 29, has scored 3,725 runs in 52 Tests and is part of Indias Test squad, subject to fitness clearance

Mumbai reached 107 for two in 36 overs at stumps, needing just 33 more runs to take the lead with eight wickets in hand

Rain forced the fifth and final match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to be called off with India on 118-5 in 7.4 overs in a 9-overs-a-side contest

India para athletics coach Satyanarayana believes contingent's strong preparation will lead to rich medal haul in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan

However, Leeds bounced back soon after half-time, thanks to striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin (51st min), who controlled the ball with his chest and finished at full stretch after teammate Tarik Muharemovic got his head to the ball following a corner

The 2022 World Cup-winner recently retired from international football, signing off with a goal and two assists against Benin

Man Utd players wives and girlfriends forced to cancel outdoor dinner plans after defender Martinezs outburst against clubs director Jason Wilcox

She shared this picture with her one million Instagram followers, who lauded her style, with one social media user saying: So stunning, while another said, Fabulous look

Torres has been in good form since his move to PSG, scoring seven goals in nine games across all competitions

Opening batswoman Shafali Verma departed after scoring 55 runs. Her knock of 25 balls also included six boundaries and four maximums. Zimbabwe's Beloved Biza claimed one wicket by conceding nine runs in one over

Check out the latest sports news from today, including Charles Matata's Delhi Half Marathon triumph and Daren Sammy's call for financial help

The Women in Blue are leading the ongoing three-match T20I series 1-0 and will look to continue riding on the momentum. The visitors will be eager to secure a win in order to keep the series alive

Having opted to bat first, Zimbabwe's opening batswoman Kellies Ndlovu was dismissed on a 11-ball duck, whereas fellow opening batswoman Beloved Biza departed after scoring seven runs in 13 balls

Sandeep Reddy Vangas Spirit, starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, is gearing up for a Diwali 2027 theatrical release instead of its earlier March date. The revised schedule could lead to a box-office showdown with Ranbir Kapoors Ramayana: Part 2.

Kareena Kapoor Khan has ruled out having another child with husband Saif Ali Khan during a playful exchange on The Great Indian Kapil Show. When Kapil Sharma joked about Saif becoming a father every decade, Kareena quipped, Yes, we are, but not with me

In the title clash against Ukraine's Iryna Zablotska, Amruta faced a tough challenge and suffered a defeat by 0-6, according to a press release from the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)

The five-match T20I series between the teams will begin from October 22, with the first match scheduled to be played at Hagley Park South in the central city of Christchurch

Shah Rukh Khan's King is gearing up for a promotional push, with its 45-second teaser recieving certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The promo is reportedly expected to play alongside theatrical screenings of Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana, setting the stage for increased anticipation around the action thriller.

A video of Mukesh Chhabra kissing Samay Rainas hand at a Mumbai event has surfaced online amid the controversy surrounding Indias Got Latent season 2. The casting director is facing a complaint over allegedly inappropriate remarks during an episode of the show

Salman Khan was among the notable attendees at Shanaya Munots engagement ceremony in Mumbai. The daughter of politician and fashion designer Shaina NC celebrated her special occasion at a gathering that also saw Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and MNS chief Raj Thackeray in attendance.

Sandeep Reddy Vangas Spirit, starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, is gearing up for a Diwali 2027 theatrical release instead of its earlier March date. The revised schedule could lead to a box-office showdown with Ranbir Kapoors Ramayana: Part 2.

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are bringing their much-loved chemistry to the Koffee With Karan couch. The newly married stars are set to appear together in Season 9, and their playful interactions and personal revelations are expected to make for an entertaining episode.

The Mohan family is mourning the loss of Brij Mohan Sharma, father of singer Neeti Mohan and dancers Shakti and Mukti Mohan, who passed away on October 15. Neeti remembered her father in an emotional post.

Lieutenant General Sanjay Mitra, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Armys Central Command, visited forward areas in the Garhwal sector to review operational preparedness. He urged frontline troops to maintain vigilance, sharpen combat capabilities and remain ready for every contingency

According to Sacnilk, Yami Gautam-starrer Nayyi Navelli earned Rs 4 crore on Saturday (day 2), witnessing a 23.1 per cent increase from yesterday's net collection of Rs 3.25 crore. This takes the film's total box office collection to Rs 7.25 crore in two days.

Jailer 2, starring the megastar Rajinikanth, has impressively crossed the Rs 300 crore mark globally within just three days of release. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the sequel features an ensemble cast that includes Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar, Ramya Krishnan, Vijay Sethupathi, Vidya Balan and Mithun Chakraborty, among others.

The latest for the game to resume for West Indies to have five overs of batting time was 10:21 pm

Former offie R Ashwin reckons upcoming five-match one-day contest against New Zealands quality pacers will be Indias closest dress rehearsal for next years global showpiece on South Africas bouncy pitches

Mumbai have drafted in Divyansh Saxena and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who are likely to open the innings

India all-rounder Deepti Sharma (49) hails debutant batter Prasad (39 not out) for remaining calm despite early collapse during nervy four-wicket win over Zimbabwe in first T20I; insists her composure shows how far she can go

The SL3-SU5 doubles event is a combined standing category for players with lower- or upper-limb impairments

He also said that the club has put defender Lisandro Martinezs explosive outburst behind them

Real Madrid boss Jose hails Vinicius Jrs mental resilience amidst criticism and abuse from fans

After scoring brace in Chelseas 2-0 win over Everton, Pedro Neto dedicates 1st defensive shutout since January to keeper Martinez, who was stretchered off after bad head injury

The makers of director Pavan Sadinenis upcoming film Aakasamlo Oka Tara, starring Dulquer Salmaan and Satvika Veeravalli in the lead roles, unveiled an inspiring teaser on Saturday, leaving fans and film buffs impressed.

After being seen as the quintessential good guy in Rang De Basanti (2006), Kunal Kapoor has been keen to break away from that image and experiment with edgier roles. So, when the opportunity to play Indradev in Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana: Rise of a Legend came along, the actor didnt think twice.

After a delayed start due to rain and a wet outfield, West Indies won the toss and decided to bowl first. India scored 118 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 7.4 overs

Ishan Kishan starred with a 10-ball 30-run innings, while Naman Dhir scored a quickfire 24 runs in 6 balls to take India to 118 in 7.4 overs

After winning the toss, West Indies skipper Shai Hope was happy to bowl first and chase the score set by India in the 5th and final T20I in Bengaluru

Shivnarine Chanderpaul believes West Indies' strong white-ball tour against India will boost their confidence and help revive their Test cricket fortunes

Check out the latest sports news from today, including Ravichandran Ashwin, who criticised the selection committee for dropping Yashasvi Jaiswal from the ODI squad for the New Zealand tour

R Ashwin expresses concern over Yashasvi Jaiswal's absence from India's ODI squad for the New Zealand tour, warning that a lack of game time could damage his confidence

The International Paralympic Committee has banned Indian javelin thrower Anmol Vasistha for three years after testing positive for a banned substance

Mahela Jayawardene ends his decade-long association with Mumbai Indians after stepping down as head coach ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season

As hosts look to win series-decider in Bengaluru tonight, its bowlers will have to find answers quickly against the rampaging West Indies skipper, who has hammered two unbeaten tons in last three T20Is

Morkel lauded the bowlers for delivering more often than not while rising above the mental fatigue caused by a tight schedule.

At 19-4, India were in all sorts of trouble before Niki (39 not out off 35) and Deepti (49 off 37 balls) steadied the ship with an 82-run stand. India eventually got the job done in 15.4 overs.

Faldo, a six-time Major champion, who won three Open Championships (1987, 1990 and 1992) and three Masters titles (1989, 1990 and 1996), came away impressed by Tendulkars golf skills.