Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak were spotted inspecting the pitch at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, August 12, ahead of the opening Test against Sri Lanka. The two-match series begins on Saturday, August 15, with India looking to make a strong start to their World Test Championship […]

India all-rounder Washington Sundar is unlikely to recover in time for the second Test against Sri Lanka as he continues his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury, according to a report in The Times of India. Sundar has already been ruled out of the series opener in Galle and was initially expected to target the second […]

Sarfaraz Khan’s wait for another opportunity in India’s Test squad is finally over. The Mumbai batter has been recalled as Sai Sudharsan’s replacement for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, giving him another chance to revive his international career after nearly two years away from the national setup.  Sarfaraz was last part of […]

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has urged Shubman Gill and his team to adopt an aggressive and proactive approach against Sri Lanka’s bowling attack in the upcoming two-Test series, beginning August 15. Rahane believes India’s batting strategy, particularly against spin, could play a decisive role in determining the outcome of the series. Speaking shortly after […]

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 […]

Saransh Jain’s journey to the Indian Test team is a story of perseverance, resilience, and unwavering belief. At 33, when many cricketers begin thinking about the final phase of their careers, the Madhya Pradesh all-rounder has earned his maiden India call-up for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. In an era where youth is […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has thrown his support behind Saransh Jain after the Madhya Pradesh all-rounder earned his maiden India call-up for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. Ashwin said the 33-year-old has been rewarded for years of consistent domestic performances and believes the off-spinner deserves the opportunity to prove himself on the […]

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has admitted he was surprised to see Rishabh Pant return to India’s Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka. While the legendary batter questioned Pant’s recent form and confidence, he expressed full faith in the dynamic wicketkeeper-batter’s ability to rediscover his best at the international […]

Mohammad Shami’s exclusion from India’s Test squad for the Sri Lanka series has reinforced a clear message from the selectors: they are ready to look ahead rather than revisit the past. The veteran fast bowler did everything in his power to force a comeback, but the India team management now appears determined to invest in […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Subhadeep Ghosh as the new fielding coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, ushering in a new era for the side’s fielding department ahead of a packed international calendar. The Assam-born coach replaces T Dilip, whose tenure came to an end following India’s recently […]