Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a 15-member SLC XI squad for the three-day warm-up match against Team India, scheduled to be played at the Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC) in Colombo from August 7 to 9. The fixture will serve as India’s only practice game ahead of the crucial two-Test series against Sri Lanka, which […]

Veteran India fast bowler Mohammed Shami continues to push for an international comeback, with his childhood coach Mohammed Badruddin expressing complete confidence that the experienced pacer is ready to serve the national team whenever the opportunity arises.  Shami last represented India in March 2025 and has since focused on domestic cricket, where he has consistently impressed […]

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has emerged as the centre of major IPL 2027 trade speculation, with multiple franchises reportedly exploring the possibility of signing the Mumbai Indians star ahead of the next season. While no official confirmation has been made, Hardik’s future remains one of the biggest talking points in the Indian Premier League. In […]

Sri Lanka are set to receive a major injury blow ahead of the opening Test against India, with star wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis unlikely to recover in time for the series opener in Galle, which begins on August 15. The experienced batter is still undergoing rehabilitation after suffering a hamstring injury during the 2026 Lanka Premier […]

India captain Shubman Gill suffered a minor thumb injury during a training session in Colombo on Thursday, raising fresh fitness concerns ahead of the team’s three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka A. The incident comes at a time when injuries have already disrupted India’s preparations for the crucial two-Test series. Gill, who travelled to Sri […]

England have suffered a major setback ahead of their upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan, with promising left-handed batter Jacob Bethell ruled out after sustaining a right knee injury. The youngster picked up the injury during England’s ODI series against India last month and is now expected to miss the entire Test campaign, which begins […]

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has shared the standards he expects from his team as they prepare for a challenging two-match away Test series against Sri Lanka. India’s young team will play two Tests against Sri Lanka, and Gambhir has added the importance of being prepared for every challenge, urging his players to adapt […]

Former India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has urged fans and experts to avoid placing unrealistic expectations on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, insisting the youngster should be given time to develop without the burden of constant comparisons and predictions. The 15-year-old batter has made an encouraging start to his international career after impressing during India’s recent T20I […]

Former India player Wasim Jaffer has called chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s term with the BCCI’s senior men’s selection committee successful so far. His comments came ahead of India’s two-match away Test series against Sri Lanka, beginning on August 15 in Galle as well. Agarkar was appointed chief selector in July 2023 as well. While his […]

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer has backed Auqib Nabi’s maiden call-up for the Sri Lanka series, stating that the pace bowler deserved to be part of the initial India squad rather than being named as a replacement. The two-match Test series is set to begin on August 15 as well. With Jasprit Bumrah failing to […]