Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando have both been fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) following their heated exchange during the second Test in Colombo. The two players were handed a 25 per cent match-fee fine and one demerit point after their confrontation on the opening day. The incident took place during the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Former India fielding coach T Dilip has praised Virat Kohli for his exceptional intensity and athleticism, insisting that the veteran batter’s contribution to the team extends well beyond his performances with the bat. Despite being 37, Kohli continues to remain an important part of India’s ODI setup, with his energy in the field earning particular […]

Team India suffered an early setback in their three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI as opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed without scoring on Day 2 in Colombo. The left-handed batter lasted just two deliveries before returning to the pavilion, leaving India under immediate pressure in their chase. Jaiswal walked out alongside stand-in captain […]

Jasprit Bumrah’s rare bowling action has made him one of the most dangerous fast bowlers in world cricket, but it has also placed enormous stress on his body. Former India pacer Raju Kulkarni believes that the ace seamer’s recurring injuries are closely linked to the strain created by his unorthodox action, and has urged the […]

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 […]