Former India captain Kris Srikkanth believes Devdutt Padikkal has done enough to establish himself as India’s preferred No. 3 batter in Test cricket following his outstanding performance against Sri Lanka in Galle. Padikkal grabbed the opportunity after Sai Sudharsan was ruled out of the series with a toe injury. Batting at No. 3, Padikkal produced […]

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s inconsistent run with the bat has become a talking point after the Indian opener endured another difficult outing in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Despite possessing the talent and attacking style to dominate bowling attacks, Jaiswal struggled to convert his opportunities into substantial scores in the series opener. The 24-year-old […]

The reunion between Gary Kirsten and Gautam Gambhir in Galle attracted plenty of attention, given their successful association during India’s historic 2011 ODI World Cup triumph. However, despite their shared history, the two coaches had little time for nostalgia when they met after India’s 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test.  Kirsten, who […]

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 […]

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 […]

India secured a commanding 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-match series at the Galle International Cricket Stadium, taking a 1-0 lead. Devdutt Padikkal was the standout performer for the visitors and was named Player of the Match after producing a superb 167 in India’s first innings. Speaking after the victory, […]

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal added some spice to the final day of the first Test against Sri Lanka with a playful exchange involving wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella at the Galle International Stadium on Tuesday, August 19. The banter came during Sri Lanka’s fourth-innings chase and was followed soon after by Dickwella’s dismissal, further strengthening India’s position […]

Former India pacer Dodda Ganesh heaped praise on Rishabh Pant after the wicketkeeper-batter produced another counter-attacking innings in the second innings of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Ganesh described Pant as the best wicketkeeper-batter India have had in Test cricket, highlighting his ability to change the course of matches with the bat. […]

India and Sri Lanka were involved in a tense battle on Day 4 of the first Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium, with the hosts chasing a challenging 288-run target. Sri Lanka were 84/4 when a controversial dismissal involving Dhruv Jurel became the biggest talking point of the session. The incident occurred when Lahiru […]

A sharp low catch by Dhruv Jurel to dismiss Sri Lanka opener Lahiru Udara sparked controversy during Day 4 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the 22nd over of Sri Lanka’s second innings when Udara attempted to defend a delivery from Manav Suthar. The […]