India captain Shubman Gill and Sri Lanka skipper Dhananjaya de Silva officially kicked off the build-up to the two-match Test series by posing with the trophy at the Galle International Stadium. The opening Test is scheduled to begin on Saturday, August 15, at the iconic venue, setting the stage for an important contest in the […]

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc was involved in a tense exchange with Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz during the second day of the first Test in Darwin on Friday. The incident occurred after Starc objected to Mehidy running through the protected area of the pitch during his follow-through. The incident took place in the 103rd […]

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could eventually explore coaching or mentoring roles after their playing careers, although he believes the two batting greats may take different paths. With Indian men’s cricket experiencing a relatively quiet period following the ODI series against England, discussions around the future roles of […]

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed his desire to take up a major role in Indian cricket in the future, saying he would be honoured to serve the game as BCCI president, chief selector or head coach. The former off-spinner believes his experience and understanding of Indian cricket could allow him to contribute meaningfully […]

Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has opened the door to a potential coaching role with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after the franchise parted ways with long-time head coach Stephen Fleming following the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Fleming had been at the helm of CSK since 2009 and played a central role in […]

Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten has outlined a flexible, situation-based approach ahead of the first Test against India, which begins on August 15 at the Galle International Stadium. The two-Test series marks India’s first Test tour of Sri Lanka in nine years, with the visitors returning to the island for the first time since […]

Former Indian batter VVS Laxman could be in line for a significantly larger role in Indian cricket, with the BCCI reportedly considering appointing him as Director of Cricket. The potential move comes as the board prepares for a possible reshuffle of key positions in September. According to reports, Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as chairman of the […]

Veteran Sri Lankan cricket coach Sumith Fernando has died at the age of 62 after suffering injuries during a physical altercation with young cricketers at the Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club in Colombo. Fernando, who had a long association with grassroots cricket and previously coached Sri Lanka ODI captain Kusal Mendis during his school years, […]

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has urged the Indian team to put the World Test Championship (WTC) qualification race aside and focus entirely on the two-Test series against Sri Lanka. With India’s WTC 2025-27 campaign already under pressure, Ashwin believes the players must concentrate on the immediate challenge rather than worrying about the 2027 final.  […]

Australia were bowled out for just 198 on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, with Steve Smith’s battling half-century preventing the visitors from gaining an even bigger advantage. The former Australia captain top-scored with a patient 71 off 109 deliveries, while the rest of the batting lineup struggled against Bangladesh’s […]