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Murali Kartik says Jurel should start ahead of Sarfaraz in Galle

Murali Kartik has backed Dhruv Jurel to keep his place at No.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Niroshan Dickwella returns to Sri Lanka Test squad for India series

India-Pakistan clash ruled out in quarters, semis at Asian Games

India and Pakistan can only meet in the final or bronze-medal play-off at the Nagoya Asian Games.

Shubman Gill returns to bat in Sri Lanka warm-up match

Shubman Gill returned to batting action in India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI after missing the first two days with a finger injury.

India-Afghanistan T20I series confirmed for September in New Delhi

Afghanistan will host India for a three-match T20I series in New Delhi from September 13 to 17, casting doubt over the proposed Bangladesh tour.

Farveez Maharoof backs Gurnoor Brar as India's X-factor in Sri Lanka

Farveez Maharoof believes Gurnoor Brar could be India's X-factor pacer in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah for the Sri Lanka Test 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.

BCCI source warns of life without Bumrah in longer formats after 2027

Bumrah’s uncertain return timeline has prompted the BCCI to plan for his long-term absence in Tests.

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's Sri Lanka Test availability in doubt

Sundar's fitness concerns add to India's growing injury list ahead of the Sri Lanka series.

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.

Kapil Dev urges BCCI to enforce domestic cricket for senior players

Kapil Dev has urged the BCCI to make senior players participate in domestic multi-day matches to address India's struggles against spin.

Kapil Dev urges BCCI to manage fast bowlers’ workloads

Kapil Dev has urged the BCCI to reduce fast-bowling workloads and increase domestic multi-day exposure.

Sai Sudharsan ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series

Sudharsan's toe injury forces India to turn to Sarfaraz Khan for the Sri Lanka Test series.

Mohammad Kaif questions BCCI’s failure to recruit top medical staff

Mohammad Kaif has criticised the BCCI for failing to secure top medical professionals for the Centre of Excellence.