Sri Lanka produced a determined fightback to secure a draw against India in the second Test at Colombo, played from August 23 to 27, 2026. India entered the final day needing just four wickets for victory, but the hosts held their nerve and batted out the remaining period to deny the visitors a clean sweep. After […]

India batter Sai Sudharsan has opened up about one of the toughest moments of his early cricket career, recalling how he was dropped from the Tamil Nadu U19 state team and broke down during the journey home. Speaking on the Mashable India YouTube channel, Sudharsan revealed that the setback came during a tournament in Tripura. The […]

India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel is under pressure to deliver with the bat after a string of modest performances across formats. According to a report in The Times of India, the Indian team management has asked Jurel to improve his Test batting if he wants to remain in contention for a place in the playing XI. Jurel […]

The pitch at the Galle International Stadium has become a major talking point ahead of the India vs Sri Lanka Test series, with the surface likely to play a crucial role in determining the team combinations for the opening match. India head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak inspected the 22-yard strip on […]

Former Sri Lankan all-rounder Farveez Maharoof has identified Rishabh Pant as one of the biggest threats India could pose in the upcoming two-match Test series. Maharoof believes the wicketkeeper-batter’s ability to change the course of a game in a matter of minutes could make him a major concern for the hosts. Pant has struggled for […]

Fresh from retirement, former India batter Ajinkya Rahane is already embracing the next phase of his cricketing career. The 38-year-old is set to make his Test commentary debut during India’s upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka, marking his first major assignment in the broadcasting world.  Rahane announced his new role on Wednesday, August 12, confirming that […]

Former India wicketkeeper Kiran More has backed Dhruv Jurel to take the No.6 spot in India’s playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, starting August 15. Jurel was part of the original 15-member squad, while Sarfaraz Khan earned a late call-up after Sai Sudharsan was ruled out with an injury. India’s […]

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 […]