Sri Lanka

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Australia name Cummins, Hazlewood, Starc for Bangladesh Test in Darwin

Australia have named their strongest pace attack for the first Test against Bangladesh while confirming Litton Das's availability for the tourists.

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

T Dilip says Virat Kohli's intensity remains non-negotiable

Dilip highlighted Kohli's consistent intensity and its effect on teammates' standards.

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.

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.