India’s touring party wrapped up their pre-series warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka XI on August 9, completing a six-wicket chase of 207 in 45 overs to head into the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka with confidence. The first Test begins on August 15 at Galle. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak reflected on the match with […]

India’s spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has played down concerns surrounding Kuldeep Yadav’s fitness after the left-arm wrist-spinner did not bowl during India’s second innings in the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Bahutule clarified that Kuldeep’s absence was a precautionary decision, with the spinner keen to assess how his body was responding […]

Former India cricketer and BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman has praised Virat Kohli for his exceptional professionalism and unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards in the game. Laxman believes Kohli’s dedication has made him an inspiration for a new generation of cricketers. Speaking to reporters during a press conference in Bengaluru […]

Nearly two years after his last international appearance, Sarfaraz Khan is delighted to have earned a recall to India’s Test squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka series. The middle-order batter made his Test debut in 2024 and featured in all six of his matches that year, scoring 371 runs at an average of 37.10, including […]

Sarfaraz Khan’s wait for another opportunity in India’s Test squad is finally over. The Mumbai batter has been recalled as Sai Sudharsan’s replacement for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, giving him another chance to revive his international career after nearly two years away from the national setup.  Sarfaraz was last part of […]

Mohammed Siraj produced a stunning late cameo with the bat as India defeated Sri Lanka XI by six wickets in their three-day practice match on Sunday. With India needing 23 runs from the final two overs, the contest appeared destined for a draw. However, Siraj turned the game on its head with a breathtaking display […]

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja continued his impressive preparations for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka by scoring a composed half-century on Day 2 of the ongoing warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo. Jadeja reached his fifty from 88 balls in the 56th over. Dilum Sudeera […]

India batter Devdutt Padikkal produced a timely century on Day 2 of the ongoing three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo on Saturday, August 8. The left-handed batter reached the milestone in style, smashing a powerful pull through the leg side off Ramesh Mendis. The boundary […]

West Indies are once again staring at the ODI World Cup Qualifiers after failing to secure a direct spot in the 2027 tournament. The two-time world champions have now found themselves in the qualification battle for a third consecutive World Cup cycle, underlining the continued struggles of Caribbean cricket in the 50-over format. The latest […]

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal wasted no time in addressing his early dismissal after being bowled out for a two-ball duck against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in the ongoing three-day warm-up match in Colombo. The left-handed batter reportedly spent nearly an hour in the practice nets, working on his batting ahead of the crucial two-Test series […]