Saransh Jain Set For India Debut in 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka As Kuldeep Yadav Faces Axe
Despite India’s commanding 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle, the team management could make at least one change to the playing XI for the second and final Test in Colombo. Kuldeep Yadav is reportedly in danger of being dropped after an underwhelming outing with the ball, with India looking to […]
By CricShots - Aug 20, 2026
Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal To Miss 2nd Test vs India
Sri Lanka are set to enter the second Test against India with major selection concerns, as wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis and experienced batter Dinesh Chandimal have been ruled out of the Colombo Test. The second and final match of the series will be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club from August 23 to 27, with India […]
By CricShots - Aug 20, 2026
Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue Split Match Ball After Five-Wicket Hauls in England vs Pakistan Test
England’s Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue delivered superb bowling performances on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, each claiming five wickets as the visitors were bowled out for just 171. The impressive display marked a strong beginning to England’s new era under full-time captain Joe Root following Ben Stokes’ retirement […]
By CricShots - Aug 20, 2026
Jasprit Bumrah Retains No. 1 Spot As Harry Brook Reclaims Top ICC Test Ranking
Harry Brook has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s Test batting rankings, moving back to the top on August 19, 2026. The England batter replaced Australia’s Travis Head, whose difficult outing in the Darwin Test saw him slide four places to fourth. Head managed scores of 22 and 17 as Bangladesh produced a […]
By CricShots - Aug 19, 2026
Rohit Sharma Resumes Training Ahead of West Indies Series As ODI Future Remains Under Spotlight
Former India captain Rohit Sharma has returned to training, once again putting the spotlight on his ODI future ahead of the upcoming series against the West Indies. With India already looking towards the 2027 ODI World Cup, Rohit’s place in the long-term plans remains a major talking point. Rohit was recently seen training at the Mumbai […]
By CricShots - Aug 19, 2026
Cheteshwar Pujara Backs Kuldeep Yadav Ahead Of 2nd Test Against Sri Lanka
India may have taken a commanding 1-0 lead in the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, but the performance of Kuldeep Yadav has sparked debate ahead of the second Test in Colombo. The experienced left-arm wrist-spinner finished the Galle Test with figures of 1/103 from 25 overs, leaving him as the least successful member of India’s […]
By CricShots - Aug 19, 2026
KL Rahul Reveals India’s ‘Race’ Against the Clouds During 165-Run Win Over Sri Lanka
India vice-captain KL Rahul admitted that the team was keeping a close eye on the weather during the final stages of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. India eventually secured a convincing 165-run victory, but the possibility of rain interrupting their charge added an extra layer of tension to the closing stages. A few […]
By CricShots - Aug 19, 2026
Sai Sudharsan Reveals He Was ‘Crying’ After U19 Setback As Injury Rules Him Out Of Sri Lanka Tests
India batter Sai Sudharsan has opened up about one of the toughest moments of his early cricket career, recalling how he was dropped from the Tamil Nadu U19 state team and broke down during the journey home. Speaking on the Mashable India YouTube channel, Sudharsan revealed that the setback came during a tournament in Tripura. The […]
By CricShots - Aug 19, 2026
Shubman Gill Sets Sights On WTC Final After India’s Dominant Win Over Sri Lanka
India Test captain Shubman Gill has set his sights on the World Test Championship (WTC) final after leading the team to a convincing 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle. The win gave India a 1-0 lead in the two-match series and also marked a memorable occasion as the team played […]
By CricShots - Aug 19, 2026
Dhananjaya de Silva Admits KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal Put Sri Lanka Under Pressure
Sri Lanka came close to creating history in Galle but ultimately suffered a 165-run defeat against India in the opening Test of the two-match series. The hosts entered Day 5 with hopes of chasing down a daunting 372-run target, but India’s spin attack quickly turned the contest in the visitors’ favour. Sri Lanka resumed their fourth […]
By CricShots - Aug 19, 2026
















