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SL vs IND 1st Test: India decide to bat in crucial encounter

India decided to bat after winning the toss in the opening Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday. Both sides are completely aware that the series could have a major impact on their hopes of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Things are pretty tight in terms of the race for the WTC final, and neither team can afford to lose a match. A 2-0 series victory would majorly strengthen their position and give…

Aug 15, 2026

“If the scheduling allows us to have at least…”: Shubman Gill on India’s bustling schedule

India captain Shubman Gill believes that spin bowling could play a major role when India take on Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-match series at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Gill admitted that conditions in Sri Lanka can resemble those seen in India. Speaking to the media ahead of the opening Test, Gill said Galle offers conditions that Indian players can relate to. "A big similarity is that spinners play a…

Aug 15, 2026

SL vs IND, 1st Test: Desperate India eye turnaround as they gear up for Sri Lanka challenge

India are set to take on Sri Lanka in the opening Test of the high-stakes two-match series, beginning on Saturday in Galle. The road to the World Test Championship final is becoming tougher for India with each passing day as they desperately look to stamp their authority on the Lankan soil. Both teams heading into the series know very well that every point would be crucial for them to create a difference in their chances of making it to the…

Aug 14, 2026

“Our skill is there”: Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel ahead of opening Test against Sri Lanka

India will be looking to make massive gains in their ICC World Test Championship campaign when they face Sri Lanka in their upcoming two-match Test series, starting on August 15. All valuable points are at stake for India in order for them to close the gap in the points table. At present, India hold fifth place in the WTC standings with a points percentage of 48.15. Sri Lanka are just behind them in sixth with 41.67 percent. It’s not that India…

Aug 14, 2026

Sri Lanka name squad for Women’s T20 Asia Cup

Sri Lanka have named a 15-member squad for the upcoming Women’s T20 Asia Cup , with all-rounder Dewmi Vihanga earning a maiden T20I call-up. The squad will be led byChamari Athapaththu, and Harshitha Samarawickrama will serve as her deputy. The squad also includes notable names in Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera and Kavisha Dilhari. Moreover, there are also players like Nilakshika Silva, Kaushini Nuthyangana and Chethana Vimukthi featuring in the squad. Meanwhile…

Aug 13, 2026

Ash Gardner breaks silence in light of affair allegations

Australian women’s vice captain Ashleigh Gardner took to social media on Thursday to publicly apologise to her ex-wife, Monica Wright, and address the controversy surrounding their separation. Recently, Wright had alleged that Ashleigh Gardner had an affair with teammate Georgia Voll that fuelled the separation between them. Notably, the couple split this year after being married for few months. “While my separation from my wife is a personal matter, I…

Aug 13, 2026

Mitchell Starc overtakes Sri Lanka legend Rangana Herath to create massive Test record

Australia’s star bowler Mitchell Starc created a humongous record during day one of the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh on Thursday in Darwin, becoming the only left-arm bowler to claim most Test wickets. In doing so, he overtook Sri Lankan legend Rangana Herath to claim the record. Starc reached the landmark achievement after capturing the wicket of Bangladesh batter Shadman Islam, who was gone for 20 after…

Aug 13, 2026

The Hundred Men's 2026 Eliminator: Sunrisers Leeds under pressure for must-win showdown against Manchester Super Giants

Manchester Super Giants and Sunrisers Leeds will meet in the Eliminator of the Hundred Men's Competition 2026 on Friday at Kennington Oval after finishing second and third in the points table. It is a do-or-die showdown because the winner will advance to the final to take on Trent Rockets while the losing team will be exiting the tournament. Both teams are riding a wave with confidence and carry greater momentum after winning five…

Aug 13, 2026

Matthew Hayden shares his perspective on Rohit’s future in ODIs

Over the past few months, there has been tremendous discussion over veteran Indian star Rohit Sharma’s place in India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Rohit, who is now 39, no longer plays Test or T20Is, keeping himself involved only in ODIs. Amid the intense debate, former Australia opener Matthew Hayden , sharing his views, believes that the decision over Rohit’s future should lie with Rohit himself. According to Hayden, the question is not…

Aug 13, 2026

Sunil Gavaskar’s big message to team India ahead of Sri Lanka Tests

India’s upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka is hugely crucial and will play a pivotal role in determining their chances to qualify for the World Test Championship final. India will play a total of nine Tests in the current cycle, with every match having massive significance in their hopes of finishing among the top two. In fact, they need to win at least seven of their nine Tests to stand the chance of making it to the WTC final. Currently…

Aug 13, 2026

England Test captain Joe Root scraps team's midnight curfew

Joe Root has taken a big decision after returning as England’s Test captain, with the veteran cricketer’s first major decision being the removal of the team’s midnight curfew . Root is of the opinion that strict restrictions on players’ movements are unlikely to bring about the discipline England need. Rather, he expects players to make sensible decisions while giving thoughts to the standards expected of them. Root’s second spell as England’s…

Aug 13, 2026

Sri Lanka unveil squad for opening Test against India

Sri Lanka have announced their squad for the first Test against India, with Dhananjaya De Silva set to captain the side. Sri Lanka have recalled veteran wicket-keeper Niroshan Dickwella, who returns to the Test side after three years. His last appearance for Sri Lanka in Tests came in 2023. Meanwhile, experienced players Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka have been ruled out of the first Test. Despite few notable names missing out, the squad still remains solid…

Aug 12, 2026