August 2026

India reach 288 for 2 on day one as Padikkal scores maiden Test century

Devdutt Padikkal remained unbeaten on 131 after reaching his hundred off 134 balls. KL Rahul retired hurt on 77 but is expected to be available on day two.

Sunil Gavaskar questions India's fitness methods after hamstring injuries

Sunil Gavaskar said hamstring injuries show flaws in India's training approach and called for more match-specific preparation.

Sri Lanka recall Dickwella and hand Nuwantha maiden Test call-up for India series

Niroshan Dickwella returns to the Sri Lanka Test squad after a long absence. Offspinner Keshara Nuwantha earns his first call-up ahead of the series against India in Galle.

Zaheer Khan emerges as candidate to replace Ajit Agarkar as chief selector

Zaheer Khan is being discussed as Agarkar's replacement if Laxman is appointed Director of Cricket instead.

Scotland and Netherlands criticise ICC over 2027 World Cup format

Scotland and Netherlands boards say ICC changes to 2027 World Cup format create uncertainty and weaken cricket's integrity.

India name squad for Galle Test as Dickwella returns for Sri Lanka

Niroshan Dickwella returns to the Sri Lanka Test squad while offspinner Nuwantha earns his first call-up. India arrive with Devdutt Padikkal in place of the injured Sai Sudharsan for the 600th Test in Galle.

BCCI to meet Ajit Agarkar after Sri Lanka series to discuss selector's future

The BCCI office bearers are set to meet selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar after India's Test series against Sri Lanka to discuss his future, according to a report by The Indian Express.

Shubman Gill confirms constant contact with BCCI Centre of Excellence over injured players

Shubman Gill said the team management has maintained constant communication with the BCCI Centre of Excellence regarding the fitness of injured players ahead of the Sri Lanka series.

WV Raman urges India to give Rishabh Pant freedom to bat aggressively in Tests

WV Raman said Rishabh Pant must be allowed to bat aggressively in Test cricket rather than being asked to change his approach to a more conventional style.

Tanzid Hasan Tamim scores maiden Test century as Bangladesh lead Australia by 153 runs

Tanzid Hasan Tamim scored Bangladesh's first Test century in Australia as the visitors built a 153-run lead after bowling Australia out for 198 on day one.

Jordan Cox to carry Virat Kohli advice into Pakistan Tests

England batter Jordan Cox says advice from Virat Kohli will stay with him forever as he prepares to bat at number three against Pakistan starting August 19.

Shubman Gill stresses preparation time ahead of Sri Lanka Test series

Shubman Gill highlighted the need for preparation time as India prepare to face Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle on August 15.

'ODIs can thrive, but random bilaterals must end' — ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta

Gupta called for an end to random bilateral series to strengthen the ODI format.

Cricket Australia chief warns of bilateral ODI revenue impact

Todd Greenberg said Cricket Australia must balance the need for meaningful ODIs against potential revenue loss from removing bilateral series.

Gill says India remain in touch with Bumrah and Sudharsan over fitness

Shubman Gill said India maintained constant contact with Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan before ruling them out of the Sri Lanka series.

Ashwin urges India to give Sarfaraz clarity on future role

Ravichandran Ashwin said India should tell Sarfaraz Khan whether he is viewed as a sub-continent specialist so he can plan his career accordingly.

Jonty Rhodes warns bilateral ODIs face decline as T20 grows

Rhodes believes standalone bilateral ODIs will reduce while the World Cup keeps the format alive.

'He has got to go and play the way he knows to bat'

Raman urged selectors to give Pant freedom to play his aggressive brand of cricket rather than asking him to change his approach.

Morkel identifies KL Rahul as key resource for Sri Lanka Tests

Morkel expects Rahul to guide the batting unit with his prior experience on turning Sri Lankan pitches.

VVS Laxman set for new BCCI role with powers over Indian cricket operations

Gill says India need six or seven wins to reach WTC 2027 final

Gill set a clear target of six or seven wins from nine Tests as India begin their push for the WTC 2027 final against Sri Lanka.

Madhav Kaushik named captain of Noida Kings for UP T20 League 2026

Kaushik takes over the Noida Kings with a proven record as both batter and leader in the UP T20 League.

Babar Azam retires hurt after blow to hand in England warm-up

Babar Azam took a blow to his right hand and retired hurt on five, leaving Pakistan with questions ahead of next week's Test series.

600. India play their 600th men's Test against Sri Lanka in Galle

India reach their 600th Test milestone in Galle on Independence Day, having won 186 of 599 previous matches.