Sooriyabandara came into the Sri Lanka side as a concussion substitute for Dinesh Chandimal on day four of the first Test against India in Galle. Chandimal had been forced off the field earlier with a shoulder injury.

Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed he was taken to hospital for scans after the fielding incident. The replacement was made under ICC concussion substitute protocols during Sri Lanka's second innings.

Chandimal batted at number three in the first innings, scoring four from 16 balls before falling to Manav Suthar. His absence leaves Sri Lanka with limited options in the middle order for the remainder of the match.

Jordan Cox will bat at number three for England against Pakistan after limited prior exposure to the position at international level. The Essex opener faces the task against Pakistan's new-ball attack led by Mohammad Abbas.

Cox made his Test debut at number seven as a specialist batter when Ben Stokes was suspended against New Zealand at the Oval. He has had a handful of white-ball appearances and a Test debut that was taken away from him two years ago when he broke a thumb in the buildup.

England's decision places Cox in a position traditionally reserved for more experienced players against quality pace bowling on seaming pitches.

Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in the first Test at Darwin, their first victory on Australian soil. Mehidy Hasan Miraz took five for 66 in the second innings, while Hasan Mahmud claimed nine wickets in the match. Cameron Green scored 104 in Australia's second innings, but the hosts were dismissed for 198 and 284 across both knocks. Tanzid Hasan scored his maiden Test century as part of gradual improvements in Bangladesh's red-ball cricket. Stronger domestic structures and better preparation contributed to the result. Australia managed only a 56-run first-innings lead after being bowled out cheaply on the opening day. The outcome leaves Australia needing to win the second Test in Mackay to avoid a series defeat. Selectors face pressure to address middle-order fragility before the home summer begins.

Jos Buttler has named 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the batter most likely to break his all-time T20 run-scoring record. Buttler made the comment after scoring an unbeaten 51 for Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred final. Sooryavanshi has accumulated 776 runs in IPL 2026 at a strike rate of 237.30, including 72 sixes. The Rajasthan Royals batter also scored 151 runs in three T20Is against Zimbabwe last month. Buttler told Sky Sports that someone will eventually surpass the record.

Mitchell Starc and Mehidy Hasan Miraz have resolved their on-field disagreement from day two of the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Darwin. Mehidy said Starc offered an olive branch after the incident, which occurred when the batter appeared to run on the protected area of the pitch during Starc's 21st over. The matter is now considered closed by both players. Starc entered the series on 433 Test wickets and needs one more to equal Kapil Dev's tally. Mehidy took five wickets and scored 65 in the match.

Kartik Tyagi bowled a 149kph delivery during a Meerut Mavericks match in the UPT20 League, signaling his return to form after injury setbacks. The pacer's speed allied with improved consistency has drawn attention from observers.

Tyagi has worked on maintaining his pace while adding control to his repertoire following previous injury concerns. His performance in the domestic competition marks a step forward in his rehabilitation and form recovery.

The 24-year-old remains in the Kolkata Knight Riders squad for IPL 2026 and will hope his domestic returns translate to opportunities in the upcoming season.

Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in the first Test at Darwin, their first victory on Australian soil. Mehidy Hasan Miraz took five for 66 in the second innings while Hasan Mahmud claimed nine wickets in the match. Cameron Green scored 104 in Australia's second innings, but the hosts were dismissed for 198 and 284 across both knocks.

Tanzid Hasan scored his maiden Test century as part of the gradual improvements in Bangladesh's red-ball cricket. The team's stronger domestic structures and better preparation contributed to the result. Australia managed only a 56-run first-innings lead after being bowled out cheaply on the opening day.

The result leaves Australia needing to win the second Test in Mackay to avoid a series defeat. Selectors face pressure to address the middle-order fragility before the home summer begins. Ricky Ponting called for Australia to regenerate their batting order after the defeat exposed familiar problems.

Somerset have tied down Jake Ball for another season. The 34-year-old seamer signed the one-year extension that keeps him at the County Ground until the end of 2027. Ball arrived from Nottinghamshire in 2023 and picked up 22 first-class wickets last summer. He's still on England's white-ball radar, and the club wants to keep its experienced seam attack intact for the Championship and limited-overs work ahead.

Bjorn Fortuin will captain a young South Africa side on their upcoming multi-format tour of Namibia. The appointment comes as South Africa continue to blood emerging players across formats.

Fortuin's leadership experience in domestic cricket makes him a logical choice to guide a developing squad. The tour provides opportunities for players who have shown promise in recent domestic competitions.

South Africa face a busy international schedule in the coming months. The Namibia series serves as preparation for upcoming commitments while giving fringe players valuable exposure.

Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in the first Test at Darwin, their first victory on Australian soil. Mehidy Hasan Miraz took five for 66 in the second innings while Hasan Mahmud claimed nine wickets in the match. Cameron Green scored 104 in Australia's second innings, but the hosts were dismissed for 198 and 284 across both knocks.

Pat Cummins said the batting collapse reflected a trend rather than an isolated failure. Australia managed only a 56-run first-innings lead after being bowled out cheaply on the opening day. Bangladesh chased a target of 57 with ease on the fourth morning.

The result leaves Australia needing to win the second Test in Mackay to avoid a series defeat. Selectors face pressure to address the middle-order fragility before the home summer begins.