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Episodes 12

India Held to Draw: Sri Lanka Stuns in Test Finale
2d ago · 9:31
India’s WTC Final hopes take a hit as Sri Lanka holds on for a thrilling Day 5 draw in the Test series finale. Sonal Dinusha’s heroic knock denies Shubman Gill’s side a win, sparking debates on the follow-on call. Ashwin Ferro and Ronan Carvalho break down the Test series, key positives, and India’s white-ball road map leading to the Asian Games.
India vs Sri Lanka Test Series: Can Shubman Gill and Co Master Galle
16d ago · 9:44
India kicks off a crucial two-Test series against Sri Lanka in Galle as part of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. With a heavy Test schedule ahead including series against New Zealand and Australia, Shubman Gill’s side faces a vital trial on subcontinent turning tracks.
From CWG Success to Asian Games Challenge: Can Indian Athletes Maintain the Momentum?
23d ago · 8:02
On this episode of Mid-Day Maidaan, Sports Editor Ashwin Ferro and Ronan Carvalho break down India’s performance at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Despite a truncated schedule, India secured a strong 4th-place finish with 39 overall medals, driven by stellar performances from the boxing and weightlifting contingents.
CWG Medal Tally Breakdown, Inspiring Stories Neeraj Chopra Preview
1mo ago · 8:27
Highs, heartbreaks, and heroic comebacks at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow! In this episode of Mid-Day Maidaan, Sports Editor Ashwin Ferro and colleague Ronan Carvalho review India’s performance at the Commonwealth Games and look ahead to the biggest events on the horizon.
FIFA 2026 Finale: Spain Rule The World Tears For Messi Argentina
1mo ago · 9:05
Ashwin Ferro and Ronan Carvalho break down the epic FIFA World Cup 2026 Final! From Ferran Torres’ dramatic 106th-minute extra-time winner for Spain to Dibu Martínez's heroic 12 saves and Enzo Fernández’s costly red card for Argentina, we unpack the best and worst moments of a historic finale.
Tactical Collapse or Messi Masterclass?
1mo ago · 19:34
From 1-0 up to an 88% possession nightmare: England crumbled against Argentina in a chaotic World Cup semifinal. Sachin Kalbag and Ronan Carvalho break down Thomas Tuchel's tactical collapse, Lionel Messi's selfless masterclass, and drop an ultimate preview for the blockbuster Spain vs. Argentina Sunday final.
Historic Lord's Conquest Messi's Ultimate England Showdown
1mo ago · 22:32
The Indian Women’s team scripts history with a stunning Test win at Lord’s after a 142-year wait, while the FIFA World Cup hits fever pitch with a legendary Messi vs England semi-final showdown. This week, Mid-Day Editor-in-chief Sachin Kalbag and Sports Editor Ashwin Ferro break down two grand sports events that kept the globe by its edge.
The Ireland Shock Women's World Cup Heartbreak
2mo ago · 13:52
A brutal weekend for Indian cricket. Editor-in-Chief Sachin Kalbag and Sports Editor Ashwin Ferro dissect a shocking 2-0 T20I series loss to Ireland under Shreyas Iyer’s new captaincy, the bizarre benching of 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, and the structural flaws that knocked the Indian Women’s team out of the T20 World Cup. Is it time for a radical overhaul?
FIFA 2026: Minnows No More! Records Broken, Tears Flow
2mo ago · 9:53
Sleep-deprived and loving it! Mid-day Editor-in-Chief Sachin Kalbag and Sports Editor Ashwin sit down to audit the wild first two weeks of the FIFA World Cup 2026. From the 40-year-old Cape Verde "Superman" goalkeeper to the corporate commercial controversy behind tactical hydration breaks, we break down why the "minnows" are completely taking over the global stage.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Kicks Off
2mo ago · 10:53
The wait is officially over! The historic 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026 has kicked off across the US, Canada, and Mexico. This week on Mid-Day Maidaan, we break down the brand-new 104-match format, give our predictions for the massive group stage fixtures, track the final major tournament for legends Messi and Ronaldo, and tell you exactly where you can watch it all live in India.
Shreyas Iyer or Sanju Samson? Inside Team India's T20 Leadership War FIFA 2026 Countdown
2mo ago · 11:57
June 6 marks a massive day for Team India. While the Men in Blue return to action on the pitch, a massive backstage battle has reached its boiling point: Who will lead India's T20I future? With the BCCI ready to transition from Suryakumar Yadav, it's a direct, high-stakes tie between two massive IPL figures: Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson. We unpack the intense debate dividing Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and the national selection committee. Who brings the tactical edge, who has the consistency, and who will officially get the crown?
65 Sixes, Crazy Stats, and Why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is Missing From Team India
2mo ago · 10:04
Join our Editor-in-Chief Sachin Kalbag and Sports Editor Ashwin Ferro in the premier episode of Mid-Day Maidaan! The duo breaks down the high-stakes drama of the IPL 2026 Grand Finale, unpacks the mind-boggling stats of the season, and tackles the burning question on every cricket fan's mind.

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Episodes 12

India Held to Draw: Sri Lanka Stuns in Test Finale

India vs Sri Lanka Test Series: Can Shubman Gill and Co Master Galle

From CWG Success to Asian Games Challenge: Can Indian Athletes Maintain the Momentum?

CWG Medal Tally Breakdown, Inspiring Stories Neeraj Chopra Preview

FIFA 2026 Finale: Spain Rule The World Tears For Messi Argentina

Tactical Collapse or Messi Masterclass?

Historic Lord's Conquest Messi's Ultimate England Showdown

The Ireland Shock Women's World Cup Heartbreak

FIFA 2026: Minnows No More! Records Broken, Tears Flow

FIFA World Cup 2026 Kicks Off

Shreyas Iyer or Sanju Samson? Inside Team India's T20 Leadership War FIFA 2026 Countdown

65 Sixes, Crazy Stats, and Why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is Missing From Team India