Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a 15-member SLC XI squad for the three-day warm-up match against Team India, scheduled to be played at the Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC) in Colombo from August 7 to 9. The fixture will serve as India’s only practice game ahead of the crucial two-Test series against Sri Lanka, which […]

Veteran India fast bowler Mohammed Shami continues to push for an international comeback, with his childhood coach Mohammed Badruddin expressing complete confidence that the experienced pacer is ready to serve the national team whenever the opportunity arises.  Shami last represented India in March 2025 and has since focused on domestic cricket, where he has consistently impressed […]

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has emerged as the centre of major IPL 2027 trade speculation, with multiple franchises reportedly exploring the possibility of signing the Mumbai Indians star ahead of the next season. While no official confirmation has been made, Hardik’s future remains one of the biggest talking points in the Indian Premier League. In […]

Sri Lanka are set to receive a major injury blow ahead of the opening Test against India, with star wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis unlikely to recover in time for the series opener in Galle, which begins on August 15. The experienced batter is still undergoing rehabilitation after suffering a hamstring injury during the 2026 Lanka Premier […]

India captain Shubman Gill suffered a minor thumb injury during a training session in Colombo on Thursday, raising fresh fitness concerns ahead of the team’s three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka A. The incident comes at a time when injuries have already disrupted India’s preparations for the crucial two-Test series. Gill, who travelled to Sri […]

England have suffered a major setback ahead of their upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan, with promising left-handed batter Jacob Bethell ruled out after sustaining a right knee injury. The youngster picked up the injury during England’s ODI series against India last month and is now expected to miss the entire Test campaign, which begins […]

Former India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has urged fans and experts to avoid placing unrealistic expectations on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, insisting the youngster should be given time to develop without the burden of constant comparisons and predictions. The 15-year-old batter has made an encouraging start to his international career after impressing during India’s recent T20I […]

Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has brushed aside talk of records, saying milestones only matter in hindsight and not while a player is still active. The left-arm quick is now just one wicket away from equalling Kapil Dev on the all-time Test wicket-takers list, but he says the achievement is more humbling than motivating as […]

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood expects plenty of uncertainty when his side takes on Bangladesh in the upcoming two-Test series, admitting the visitors will need to adapt quickly to unfamiliar conditions and an opposition they have not faced regularly in recent years. The series begins in Darwin and forms an important part of Australia’s preparations in […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly asked Indian men’s team physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain to prioritise player fitness over reputation, amid growing concerns over the rising number of injuries affecting the national side. According to a report in The Times of India, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia recently reviewed the team’s injury […]