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Padikkal vs Sudharsan: who fills India's No.3 spot

Sai Sudharsan is out of the Sri Lanka Test series with a toe stress fracture. Devdutt Padikkal scored 142 in the warm-up and's now the leading candidate for No.3.

Jadeja bats at No.4 as Gill remains absent in warm-up

Ravindra Jadeja batted at number four in India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI while Shubman Gill remained absent on day two.

Sri Lanka offers free entry for India Test series

Sri Lanka Cricket announced free entry for the two-Test series against India to boost attendance at the matches.

Gill misses warm-up, KL Rahul leads India against Sri Lanka XI

Shubman Gill will miss day one of the warm-up match after injuring his right ring finger in practice.

Sri Lanka recall Dickwella for India Test after Nissanka and Kusal Mendis ruled out

Sri Lanka recalled Niroshan Dickwella after three years following injuries to Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka for the Galle Test.

Ravindra Jadeja remains India's sole link to 2015 Test core

Jadeja's longevity marks him as the last remaining member of India's 2015 Test generation.

India begin three-day warm-up against Sri Lanka XI on Friday

Campbell Thompson takes 8 for 25 as Bangladesh collapse for 54 in Darwin warm-up

Hazlewood said the Darwin pitch and Bangladesh's approach in Australian conditions remain unknowns for the series.

Michael Neser ruled out of Bangladesh Tests with calf strain

Neser suffers calf strain in training and will miss the Bangladesh Tests but remains hopeful of selection for South Africa tour.

Ajinkya Rahane credits Kohli and Shastri for toughening Indian Test cricket

Rahane said Kohli and Shastri transformed India's overseas mindset after Dhoni.

Ajinkya Rahane says Kohli's aggression complemented his calm approach

Rahane recalled how Kohli's aggressive nature complemented his calm approach during their 67 Tests together where they shared 3,661 runs.

'If I hadn't made the decision that I made four weeks ago, Baz would still be coach' — Ben Stokes

Stokes said his retirement directly caused McCullum's sacking and revealed he is working towards coaching qualifications with England as a long-term goal.

India add four spinners as net bowlers for Sri Lanka Tests

Shubman Gill arrives in Sri Lanka without Jasprit Bumrah

India begin their Sri Lanka tour without Bumrah, with Nabi earning a first call-up and Ghosh taking over as fielding coach.

India arrive in Colombo without Bumrah as spin vulnerability looms

India's two-Test series in Sri Lanka will test whether their batting order can still negotiate spin with the authority that once defined their approach.

Pakistan appoint Michael Smith as batting coach on two-year deal

Michael Smith will take charge as Pakistan's batting coach ahead of the England Test series.

Sunil Gavaskar likens Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy to Rahul Dravid

Gavaskar compared Rahane's leadership record to Dravid's and said Indian cricket rarely credits captains when the team wins.

Alastair Cook backs Joe Root for temporary England captaincy

Former England captain Alastair Cook supports Joe Root as interim Test captain until the 2027 home Ashes.

Saransh Jain receives maiden India Test call-up at age 33

Domestic all-rounder earns first Test call-up at 33 after consistent performances including 30 Ranji wickets.

Justin Langer open to England Test job despite no contact from ECB

ECB named Stephen Fleming Test coach and Joe Root captain, with Fleming replacing Brendon McCullum in the red-ball role.

Saransh Jain receives maiden India Test call-up for Sri Lanka tour

5 maidens — Greaves sets Test record against Pakistan

Abdullah Fazal is out of Pakistan's Test series against West Indies and England with a lower back injury. Shafique and Shakeel join the squad as replacements.

317-run stand — Rachin Ravindra helps New Zealand seize control

Rachin Ravindra starred in a record opening stand as New Zealand built a strong position on day three of the third Test against England at Trent Bridge.

Mohammad Abbas reaches first-class milestone at Lord's

Mohammad Abbas reached a first-class milestone by dismissing Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay during the second Test at Lord's.