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'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 injured Jemimah Rodrigues in Asian Games squad

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.

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