Devdutt Padikkal marked a major milestone in his Test career by scoring his maiden international century against Sri Lanka on Day 1 of the first Test in Galle. The left-handed batter reached his hundred in 134 deliveries, producing a confident and composed innings as India made the most of a good batting surface. Padikkal’s century […]

India vice-captain KL Rahul endured a worrying injury scare during the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle but continued to make a valuable contribution before eventually leaving the field. Rahul looked in control for much of the first day, anchoring India’s innings with a composed half-century despite battling physical discomfort. India elected to bat […]

Devdutt Padikkal announced himself in style during the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, smashing spinner Prabath Jayasuriya for the first six of the two-match series. The India batter produced a positive start as the visitors looked to build a strong first-innings total after winning the toss. The maximum came on the first delivery […]

Yashasvi Jaiswal made a confident start to India’s first innings in the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday, but his promising knock ended in a bizarre run-out involving KL Rahul. The dismissal came on the final delivery of the 11th over. Rahul drove a flighted delivery from Sri Lankan off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha towards […]

India captain Shubman Gill has made it clear that history will take a back seat when his team begins the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The match will mark India’s landmark 600th Test and the 50th Test at the iconic venue, but Gill’s attention is firmly on […]

Delhi Capitals and Bengal cricketer Abishek Porel has been denied bail in a case involving serious allegations made by a medical student. A court on Friday remanded Porel to judicial custody for 14 days following his arrest in connection with the case. Porel was arrested in Hooghly after being questioned by police over a complaint filed […]

There is something timeless about the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Overlooking the ground is the historic Galle Fort, with its centuries-old ramparts providing one of the most iconic backdrops in Test cricket. Beyond the walls, the Indian Ocean adds to the atmosphere, making Galle one of the most picturesque venues in the sport. The stadium’s charm […]

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has quickly become one of the biggest talking points in world cricket, with the 15-year-old batting sensation continuing to rewrite records at an extraordinary pace. From his IPL debut to his emergence on the international stage, the teenager has already earned comparisons with some of the game’s most exciting young talents. Words such […]

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 […]