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Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal to miss 2nd Test against India
After a defeat, Sri Lanka have been dealt a major blow ahead of the 2nd Test match against India in Colombo.
Headingley Test: Ollie Robinson strikes early against Pakistan, sets record
England fast bowler Ollie Robinson made a sensational start to the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday.
ODI tri-series is back! Pakistan to host England, Sri Lanka
Pakistan will host a thrilling ODI tri-series featuring Sri Lanka and England in October.
Shaheen Afridi takes hat-trick in National Champions Cup final: Stats
Pakistan's ODI captain Shaheen Afridi put on a stellar performance in the National Champions Cup final, leading his team Pakistan Gold to victory.
These Indians have recorded match 10-fers in Sri Lanka (Tests)
Young spin-bowling all-rounder Manav Suthar made history by becoming the third Indian bowler to register a 10-wicket match haul in Sri Lanka.
'Difficult to play': Rahul lauds Manav Suthar's exploits versus SL
KL Rahul has praised spinner Manav Suthar for his exceptional bowling in the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Which batter has recorded most 50-plus Test scores without hundred?
Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella recently made his return to the Test team.
Shubman Gill hails India's historic 600th Test victory: Details here
India registered a resounding 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the 1st Test at Galle International Stadium.
'England should beat poor Pakistan 3-0,' says Stuart Broad
Former England cricketer Stuart Broad has predicted a strong performance from his country in the upcoming Test series against Pakistan.
Galle Test: Sonal Dinusha hammers twin 80-plus scores versus India
Albeit in a losing cause, Sri Lankan all-rounder Sonal Dinusha put on a stellar show with the bat in the opening Test against India in Galle.
Neetu David appointed UP Warriorz head of scouting: Details here
Former Indian cricketer Neetu David has been named head of scouting for UP Warriorz for the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) season.
Harry Brook returns to top of ICC Test Batting Rankings
England's Harry Brook has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings, after Travis Head slipped down after poor scores of 22 and 17 in Darwin.
PV Sindhu reveals Virat Kohli's advice during tough times
Two-time Olympic medalist and badminton star PV Sindhu has opened up about her close bond with Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli.
WTC standings: India remain at fifth despite Galle Test win
Team India's position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings has slightly improved after their victory over Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test at Galle.
Manav Suthar claims match 10-fer in India's Galle Test triumph
Team India put up a comprehensive performance to beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test of the two-match series.
All-round India thrash Sri Lanka in Galle Test: Key stats
Team India recorded a thumping 165-run win over Sri Lanka in the opener of the two-Test series at the Galle International Stadium.
Not 'unlucky': Shoriful Islam on missing Bangladesh's Darwin Test triumph
Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam has opened up about his absence from the playing XI in the first Test against Australia.
Galle Test: Dickwella throws away wicket following banter with Jaiswal
During Sri Lanka's fourth-innings chase in the ongoing first Test in Galle, India's Yashasvi Jaiswal got under Niroshan Dickwella's skin with some cheeky banter.
Dhananjaya de Silva slams his 14th 50-plus score (home Tests)
Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva scored a fighting fifty for his team on Day 5 of the opening Test against India in Galle.
Joe Root set to break this Ricky Ponting record (Tests)
Talismanic batter Joe Root is all set to kick-start his second term as England's full-time Test captain.
Who is India's highest run-getter in WTC history?
Rishabh Pant has become India's highest run-scorer in the World Test Championship (WTC), surpassing Shubman Gill.
SL-IND, 1st Test: Rain could affect final day's play
The final day of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka in Galle could be heavily affected by rain.
How has Joe Root fared at Headingley in Test cricket?
As England and Pakistan gear up for a three-match Test series starting August 19, all eyes will be on Joe Root.
Venus Williams receives US Open wildcard at 46: Details here
Tennis legend Venus Williams has been awarded a wildcard for the upcoming US Open singles tournament.
Women's Hockey World Cup: India thrash South Africa 6-1
The Indian women's hockey team registered a resounding victory over South Africa in its second Pool D match of the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
A look at most prolific wicket-keepers in Test cricket
Wicket-keeping is among the toughest jobs in Test cricket.
Devdutt Padikkal addresses competition with Sai Sudharsan for No.3 spot
Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal has spoken about the stiff competition with Sai Sudharsan for the No. 3 position in India's Test team.
1st Test: England begin post-Bazball era against Pakistan at Headingley
England's Test cricket enters a new chapter as they prepare to face Pakistan in the first Test of the three-match series, starting on August 19.
Mahipal Lomror signs short-term deal with Surrey in County Championship
Uncapped Indian cricketer Mahipal Lomror has signed a six-match deal with Surrey for the ongoing County Championship season.
No Khel Ratna recipient for 2025: Here's why
The Indian government has announced that there will be no recipient for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting honor, in 2025.
Justin Greaves named ICC Player of the Month (July 2026)
West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2026.
These player battles can headline England vs Pakistan Test series
The three-match Test series between England and Pakistan will get underway on August 19.
Babar Azam to miss first England Test; Agha to lead
Pakistan's Test captain Babar Azam has been ruled out of the first match of the three-Test series against England, starting on August 19.
Galle Test: SL falter in 372-run chase; India eye win
India are on the brink of winning the 1st Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium.
Have SL ever chased down 350-plus runs in Tests? Stats
Despite triggering a collapse, Sri Lanka were on the back foot against India on Day 4 of the 1st Test in Galle.
Fastest batters to reach 100 Test sixes (by balls)
Indian batter Rishabh Pant added another feather to his cap, completing 100 sixes in Test cricket.
Highest match aggregates by visiting number-three batters in SL (Tests)
Devdutt Padikkal made his bat talk in the ongoing opening Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Galle Test: Asitha Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya shine against India
India set Sri Lanka a challenging target of 372 runs in the 1st Test at Galle International Stadium.
Chandimal ruled out of Galle Test; Sooriyabandara named concussion substitute
Veteran Sri Lankan batter Dinesh Chandimal has been ruled out of the ongoing Galle Test against India due to a concussion.
Which specialist batter has recorded most Test ducks since 2024?
Since his Test debut in 2023, Yashasvi Jaiswal has made a name for himself as a promising opener in Test cricket.
Rishabh Pant slams his maiden Test fifty in SL: Stats
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant bolstered India with a riveting half-century against Sri Lanka in the ongoing 1st Test in Galle.
Cricketer Nitish Rana breaks down during DPL half-century: Here's why
Indian cricketer Nitish Rana broke down in tears after scoring a half-century in the ongoing Delhi Premier League (DPL).
David Warner ordered to have car interlock device: Here's why
Former Australian cricketer David Warner has been fined A$1,500 (£787) after being convicted of drink driving.
Rishabh Pant becomes first Indian with 100 Test sixes: Stats
Rishabh Pant, the explosive wicketkeeper-batter, has become the first Indian to complete 100 sixes in Test cricket.
Devdutt Padikkal goes past 4,000 First-Class runs: Dissecting his stats
Team India is in a strong position against Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle.
Manjrekar's criticism hurt me, but I took it positively: Ashwin
Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has opened up about the harsh criticism he received at the start of his international career.
Galle Test: Dinesh Chandimal suffers neck and shoulder injury
Veteran Sri Lankan batter Dinesh Chandimal has suffered an injury to his right shoulder and neck during the ongoing Galle Test against India.