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 […]

Sri Lanka are set to enter the second Test against India with major selection concerns, as wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis and experienced batter Dinesh Chandimal have been ruled out of the Colombo Test. The second and final match of the series will be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club from August 23 to 27, with India […]

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 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 […]

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced free public entry for fans attending the upcoming two-match home Test series against India, with the matches set to be played at the Galle International Stadium and the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo from August 15. The gesture is aimed at drawing larger crowds to a format that has […]

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 […]

Sri Lanka Cricket has taken strong disciplinary action after the heated on-field altercation involving Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the Sri Lanka A vs India A match in Dambulla on Monday, June 15. The incident, which quickly escalated into a physical confrontation, has now led to sanctions from match referee Pradeep Jeyapragash, according to a Cricbuzz report. […]

Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Thushara has officially withdrawn his legal case against Sri Lanka Cricket, bringing an end to a widely discussed dispute surrounding his participation in the IPL 2026 season. The Colombo District Court accepted Thushara’s request to withdraw the petition, closing a case that had sparked debate within Sri Lankan cricket circles. The fast […]