InsightAug 19, 2026
'Important to grab the opportunity and help the team win' — Padikkal
Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century in Galle, stepping in for injured Sai Sudharsan and stressing the need to seize opportunities when they come.
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InsightAug 19, 2026
Yashasvi Jaiswal edges Dickwella in same over after Galle Test banter
Yashasvi Jaiswal's banter with Niroshan Dickwella ended with the Sri Lankan edging out in the same over. Jaiswal's three-ball duck highlighted concerns about his Test batting.
NewsAug 18, 2026
Dhruv Jurel discusses pitch conditions ahead of Galle Test resumption
Dhruv Jurel addressed India's strategy and pitch conditions as the Galle Test prepares to resume on day four.
NewsAug 16, 2026
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.
NewsAug 16, 2026
KL Rahul retires hurt on 77 with cramps in Galle Test
KL Rahul retired hurt on 77 with cramps but is expected to bat on day two of the Galle Test.
NewsAug 16, 2026
Tom Banton hits maiden ODI century as England beat Sri Lanka by 223 runs
Banton's 126 anchored England's series-clinching victory at The Oval.
NewsAug 14, 2026
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.
NewsAug 14, 2026
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.
NewsAug 14, 2026
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.
NewsAug 13, 2026
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.
NewsAug 13, 2026
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.
NewsAug 13, 2026
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.
NewsAug 13, 2026
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.
NewsAug 12, 2026
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.
NewsAug 12, 2026
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.
NewsAug 12, 2026
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.
NewsAug 12, 2026
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.
NewsAug 10, 2026
Yashasvi Jaiswal run out for 32 after mix-up with KL Rahul in Galle
Yashasvi Jaiswal fell for 32 after a bizarre mix-up with KL Rahul left both batters at the same end during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
InsightAug 8, 2026
Devdutt Padikkal secures No. 3 spot after 142 in warm-up match
Devdutt Padikkal's century in the practice match has locked him into the middle order for the Sri Lanka Tests.
InsightAug 8, 2026
Devdutt Padikkal ready to bat anywhere after Player of the Series award
Devdutt Padikkal signals flexibility in batting position after earning Player of the Series honours against Sri Lanka.
NewsAug 7, 2026
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.
InsightAug 7, 2026
Sarfaraz Khan’s sledging rattles Sri Lanka batters
Sarfaraz Khan’s verbal pressure from short leg helped India break Sri Lanka’s middle order on day three in Colombo.
InsightAug 4, 2026
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.
InsightMay 20, 2026
Virat Kohli credits Dravid and Rathour for post-captaincy support
Virat Kohli said Rahul Dravid and Vikram Rathour helped him through the difficult period after losing the Test captaincy. He noted that their assistance allowed him to rediscover joy in the game.
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