NewsAug 15, 2026
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.
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PreviewAug 15, 2026
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.
InsightAug 14, 2026
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.
AnalysisAug 14, 2026
'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.
NewsAug 14, 2026
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.
InsightAug 14, 2026
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.
NewsAug 14, 2026
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.
RecordAug 14, 2026
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.
NewsAug 14, 2026
Pratika Rawal replaces Jemimah Rodrigues in Asia Cup squad
Pratika Rawal steps into India's Asia Cup squad after Jemimah Rodrigues suffers a hamstring injury in The Hundred.
NewsAug 14, 2026
Shubman Gill leads India in 600th Test as WTC qualification window narrows
India play their 600th Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Independence Day. The team sits fifth in the World Test Championship table and needs consistent wins to reach the final.
NewsAug 14, 2026
Shubman Gill says Bumrah absence offers chance for other India bowlers
Gill said Bumrah’s knee injury leaves a gap but gives other bowlers the chance to make their mark in Galle.
NewsAug 14, 2026
Galle pitch offers gradual turn as India weigh three-spinner option
The Galle pitch is expected to offer gradual turn rather than sharp spin from day one, prompting India to consider three spinners.
NewsAug 14, 2026
Why is KL Rahul central to India's plans in Sri Lanka?
Morne Morkel says India will rely on KL Rahul's experience from the 2017 Sri Lanka tour to navigate conditions in Galle.
OpinionAug 14, 2026
Gary Kirsten backs Gautam Gambhir for ODI World Cup success
Gary Kirsten backed Gautam Gambhir to deliver another ICC title at the 2027 ODI World Cup based on his previous successes.
InsightAug 14, 2026
India-Afghanistan T20I series rights sold for $2 million per match
The value is lower than BCCI bilateral rates but still lucrative for Afghanistan.
PreviewAug 13, 2026
Murali Kartik says Jurel should start ahead of Sarfaraz in Galle
Murali Kartik has backed Dhruv Jurel to keep his place at No.
NewsAug 13, 2026
Dhananjaya de Silva says Sri Lanka have upper hand against India in Galle
Dhananjaya de Silva believes Sri Lanka's experience on turning pitches at Galle gives them an advantage over India.
InsightAug 13, 2026
Mohammed Kaif questions why experts are declining BCCI CoE contracts
Mohammed Kaif has asked why top experts are turning down BCCI sports science roles despite the board's resources and the team's injury problems.
NewsAug 13, 2026
Chaminda Vaas says Shubman Gill will be key for India in Galle
Chaminda Vaas has backed Shubman Gill to be India's most important batter in the first Test at Galle.
NewsAug 13, 2026
KL Rahul wants to convert Test centuries into bigger scores
KL Rahul aims to extend his Test centuries beyond 100 as his conversion rate trails other top openers.
NewsAug 13, 2026
Amit Mishra defends Gautam Gambhir's position as India Test coach
Amit Mishra says Gautam Gambhir deserves more time as India Test coach amid recent struggles.
NewsAug 13, 2026
Sony, Fancode win India-Afghanistan T20I media rights for $6 million
Sony and Fancode secured the rights deal for the three-match series, with the ACB set to receive around $2 million per match in combined revenue.
PreviewAug 13, 2026
Stuart Broad says Jadeja's sword celebration used to annoy him
Stuart Broad admitted Jadeja's sword celebration irritated him while Buttler called the all-rounder a nightmare to face in home conditions.
InsightAug 13, 2026
Harbhajan Singh says he has no interest in ODIs
Harbhajan Singh said he has no interest in ODIs and warned that bilateral international cricket risks losing relevance to T20 leagues.
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