Star Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal shared his disappointment after Sri Lanka forced a draw against India in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, stating that it would have been better had India won the game. However, Sri Lanka made a stunning fightback to hold India to a draw in the second Test on […]

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara feels that Indian captain Shubman Gill was a little defensive with his tactics on Day 5 of the Colombo Test against Sri Lanka. Pujara also shared that Gill should have had fielders in attacking positions for a lower-order batter like Keshara Nuwantha as well. However, Sri Lanka pulled off a […]

Former India batter turned commentator Cheteshwar Pujara said that Sonal Dinusha’s batting in the recently concluded Test series in Sri Lanka reminded him of legends like Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene as well. Pujara also added that Dinusha has the talent to become a great batter for Sri Lanka in the future. However, Dinusha was […]

After Team India failed to win the second Test against Sri Lanka, former India player Aakash Chopra has added that the drawn game was almost equivalent to a loss. He added that the result is a huge setback to India’s World Test Championship (WTC) final aspirations as well. However, India would have hoped to register […]

India captain Shubman Gill said that the decision to impose a follow-on against Sri Lanka in the second Test did not “backfire” as it was taken after looking at the local weather and the team’s interest as well. After bowling out Sri Lanka for 290 in the first innings, 13 runs less than the follow-on […]

After Sonal Dinusha’s unbeaten century in the second Test, former India player turned commentator Ajay Jadeja has named him a special player. He added that the Sri Lankan batter overcame physical fatigue and showcased mental ability as well. However, Dinusha also scored an unbeaten 133 off 264 balls in Sri Lanka’s second innings in Colombo […]

Former India player Ajay Jadeja has applauded Devdutt Padikkal for his consistent performances in the Test series against Sri Lanka. He also added that the left-handed batter can open or play at No. 3 in Tests as well. Padikkal also scored 117 runs off 193 balls in India’s first innings in the second Test against […]

Former India player-turned-commentator Mohammad Kaif has questioned Team India for their inability to find Sonal Dinusha’s weakness in the second Test against Sri Lanka. He added that India failed to figure out a plan against the left-handed batter despite having a big support staff as well. Dinusha scored an unbeaten 133 off 264 balls in […]

Former Indian batter Ajay Jadeja said that India skipper Shubman Gill has a bias towards pacers over spinners regarding field placements. Jadeja’s comments came after India drew the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, despite being in a good position to win. India had Sri Lanka reeling at 229/6 with only a 16-run second-innings […]

Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten applauded Sonal Dinusha, saying that the young batter thrives in “tough situations” and it is a treat to watch him playing Test cricket as well. Dinusha scored twin hundreds at the Sinhalese Sports Club, helping Sri Lanka draw the second Test against India as well. “I think it’s never […]