Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain could be in contention for his India Test debut as the team prepares for the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. The 33-year-old was seen bowling extensively during India’s net session, with Sri Lanka’s left-hand-heavy batting lineup potentially influencing the team management’s selection decision. Jain received his […]

Sri Lanka has announced a 14-member squad for the second and final Test against India, with the series decider set to begin on Sunday, August 23, at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. The hosts have made several changes to their squad following the opening Test defeat in Galle, including replacements for two experienced players. […]

Manav Suthar has made a remarkable start to his Test career, and former India batter Hanuma Vihari believes the young spinner has all the qualities required to become one of the best bowlers in the longest format. Suthar played a starring role in India’s 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle, […]

India spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has backed Kuldeep Yadav amid growing speculation over his role in the Test team ahead of the second match against Sri Lanka. Bahutule insisted that Kuldeep’s limited workload in the opening Test was down to the conditions and his role, rather than any concerns over his quality. Kuldeep bowled just […]

India captain Shubman Gill looked determined during an intense batting session at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo as he prepares for the second and final Test against Sri Lanka, beginning August 23. After an underwhelming outing in the series opener, Gill appeared keen to sharpen his approach against Sri Lanka’s spin attack. The right-hander […]

India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, hosted the Indian men’s cricket team at India House in Colombo on Thursday, ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan team was also hosted as both sides prepare for the final match of the two-Test series. The Board of Control for Cricket in India […]

Sri Lankan pitches have traditionally been known for offering assistance to spin bowlers, and the upcoming second Test between India and Sri Lanka is unlikely to be an exception. With India leading the two-match series 1-0, attention has already shifted towards the surface that will be prepared for the series-deciding clash in Colombo. The opening Test […]

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 […]

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has urged the Indian team management to continue backing Kuldeep Yadav after the wrist-spinner endured a difficult outing in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Kuldeep managed just one wicket from 25 overs while conceding 103 runs as India secured a 165-run victory on August 19.  Despite the […]

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 […]