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Pakistan name Fatima Sana captain for Asia Cup and Asian Games

Pakistan appointed Fatima Sana as captain for both the Women's Asia Cup and Asian Games, replacing injured Najiha Alvi with Sadaf Shamas.

India reach 460 for nine on rain-affected day two in Galle

India reached 460 for nine on day two in Galle as Devdutt Padikkal converted his overnight century into 167.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

TNPL player fined ₹1 lakh and barred after mobile phone found in PMOA

The ACSU imposed the fine and TNPL ban after the player was caught with an undeclared phone inside the restricted area during a match in Dindigul.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Farokh Engineer still waiting for 1973 Padma Shri after 53 years

Farokh Engineer says he has never received the Padma Shri announced for him in 1973 and is still seeking official confirmation 53 years later.

India-Afghanistan T20I series rights sold for $2 million per match

The value is lower than BCCI bilateral rates but still lucrative for Afghanistan.