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Devdutt Padikkal's 167 forces rethink on India's number three spot

Padikkal's maiden Test century has created a genuine selection dilemma at number three that extends beyond naming one player.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hasan Mahmud takes 6-55 as Australia bowled out for 198

Hasan Mahmud's 6-55 dismantles Australia for 198 on day one in Darwin, while Bangladesh reach 96-1 and trail by just 102.

Sri Lanka name squad for first Test against India with two key players ruled out

Sri Lanka recalled Niroshan Dickwella and named uncapped Keshara Nuwantha while India added replacements for multiple injuries.

Afghanistan post record 343 for 9 to beat Ireland by 42 runs

Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal centuries powered Afghanistan to their highest ODI score and an unassailable 3-0 series lead over Ireland.

Hasan Mahmud takes 6 for 55 as Bangladesh bowl Australia out for 198

Hasan Mahmud's 6 for 55 led Bangladesh's attack as Australia collapsed to their lowest score against them while Mitchell Starc claimed a left-arm bowling record.

Sri Lanka recall Dickwella after Nissanka and Kusal Mendis ruled out

Sri Lanka recalled Niroshan Dickwella and named uncapped Keshara Nuwantha while India added Auqib Nabi and Sarfaraz Khan to cover multiple injuries.

'Technology saved me today' — Steve Smith on Snicko controversy

Steve Smith said technology saved him after surviving an edge that Snicko did not detect on day one of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin.

198 — Australia all out, record lowest Test score versus Bangladesh

Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6 for 55 to lead Bangladesh's attack in Darwin.

Niroshan Dickwella returns to Sri Lanka Test squad for India series

Rishabh Pant dismissed for 39 in Galle Test

Rishabh Pant's 39 in Galle ended in controversy as India suffered a middle-order collapse on day two.

Irfan Pathan reveals on-field spat with Kumar Sangakkara in 2005

Pathan said Sangakkara accused Indian players of cheating during the 2005 Delhi Test before they became teammates in the IPL.

Murali Kartik backs Dhruv Jurel to keep Sarfaraz Khan out for Sri Lanka Test

Devdutt Padikkal's maiden Test century at No. 3 addresses India's middle-order selection gap

Padikkal scored 131 not out off 134 balls on day one in Galle. India reached 288 for 2 after Sai Sudharsan was ruled out of the match.

Washington Sundar doubtful for Sri Lanka series over hamstring injury

Washington Sundar's chances of joining India's Test squad in Sri Lanka are very slim due to a hamstring injury.

Australia drop Jake Weatherald after Bangladesh defeat

Shubman Gill returns to middle as India complete Colombo warm-up

Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Gurnoor Brar gave India positives in the Colombo warm-up. Devdutt Padikkal scored a century to press his Test claims.

Wasim Jaffer urges stricter fitness tests for India after injury spate

Jaffer said India must return to the strict fitness regime of the Kohli-Shastri period to reduce injuries.

Jaiswal's three-ball duck highlights concerns over aggressive approach

Yashasvi Jaiswal's three-ball duck in the second innings has highlighted a worrying trend in his aggressive strokeplay.

VVS Laxman says CoE is not just a rehab centre amid injury concerns

Laxman rejected blame on the CoE and stressed its role in monitoring players beyond injury recovery.