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India captain Shubhman Gill puts positive spin on drawn Colombo test

India secured a 1-0 series victory over Sri Lanka after winning the opening test. The team felt disappointed after the second test ended in a draw. Young players like Manav Suthar and Devdutt Padikkal showed promising performances. Shubman Gill acknowledged the team played good cricket for most of the series.…

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Cricket: Sonal Dinusha, backed by the lower order, denies India series-sweeping win in second Test

India were on the hunt for World Test Championship points, but more critically, having enforced the follow-on, they would have believed they had the bowlers to take 10 Sri Lankan wickets. As it turned out, the Day 5 pitch was not quite as dry as anticipated — thanks mainly to…

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Test cricket: How India turn the screw against Sri Lanka

Sooriyabandara was compact against the quicks and deadly against the spinners. He swept with great effect, while Indian spinners were guilty of not bowling the right length often enough to create chances. The sweep is an effective shot when played well, but on a fourthday pitch it is not without…

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India enforce follow-on after restricting Sri Lanka to 290 in Colombo Test

After declaring at 503/9, India successfully bowled Sri Lanka out for 290, leading to a 213-run deficit for the visitors. Notably, Sonal Dinusha's remarkable century gave Sri Lanka a glimmer of hope. As India nears an innings victory, they only need ten more wickets, while Sri Lanka has a strenuous…

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Saransh Jain handed debut as India elect to bat against Sri Lanka in 2nd Test

India handed a debut to Saransh Jain as captain Shubman Gill elected to bat first. The Indian team holds an unassailable 1-0 lead in the ongoing two-match series. Sri Lanka also introduces two new batters, Kamil Mishara and Pasindu Sooriyabandara. Kuldeep Yadav is unavailable due to a viral infection but…

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With spin options in focus, India must resist pre-judging the SSC pitch in 2nd Test against Sri Lanka

India secured a victory in Galle, which demanded hard work from players. Coach Gautam Gambhir desires a balanced Test wicket for future matches. He also advocates for three-match Test series over shorter formats. India plans to select the best bowling attack to secure twenty wickets. The team will adapt to…

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India have unearthed a gem in Manav Suthar: Keshav Maharaj

South African spinner Keshav Maharaj sees Manav Suthar as a future Indian Test star. He believes Suthar possesses excellent control and subtle variations in his bowling. Maharaj ranks himself third among left-arm spinners, placing Jadeja first. He also commends Prabath Jayasuriya for his consistent performances. Maharaj expresses excitement for Suthar…

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"Rankings do not matter": Gambhir says India heading in right direction in Tests amid team transition

Coach Gautam Gambhir stated India is undergoing a Test cricket transition phase. He dismissed concerns over rankings, asserting the team is moving forward. Young players Devdutt Padikkal and Manav Suthar made immediate impacts in the first Test. Gambhir praised their performances while noting the need for continued development. Building depth…

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Buoyant India eye series sweep against injury-hit Sri Lanka

India seeks a series sweep against Sri Lanka to improve World Test Championship standings. Victory in Colombo would boost their bid to reach the third WTC final. Devdutt Padikkal's century suggests he is a dependable number three option. Spinner Manav Suthar impressed with ten wickets in the opening test.

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Kuldeep Yadav remains in India’s scheme of things: Sairaj Bahutule

India's spin coach defended Kuldeep Yadav's performance in the recent Test match. He stated that one mediocre outing would not define the struggling wrist spinner. The coach explained that difficult conditions impacted Kuldeep's bowling effectiveness. Manav Suthar, however, has become a consistent performer for the team. Suthar's accuracy and trajectory…

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Kuldeep at cross roads: What is ailing left-arm wrist spinner as India look at Saransh for 2nd Test

Kuldeep Yadav faced challenges on the Galle pitch, taking no wickets in his eleven overs. He was India's third spin option behind Jadeja and Suthar, who claimed fourteen wickets. The think tank may replace Kuldeep with off-spinner Saransh Jain for the upcoming Test. Former spinner L Sivaramakrishnan advised focusing on…

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Manav Suthar: How a PT teacher’s son from Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar became India’s Test spin hero

Manav Suthar, the son of a physical education teacher from Sri Ganganagar, has risen through Rajasthan’s domestic cricket system to become India’s latest Test spin hero. His journey includes a strong Ranji Trophy debut, limited IPL opportunities and a seven-wicket haul on Test debut before his 10-wicket match haul against…

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Manav Sutra: Suthar’s 10-for powers India past Sri Lanka and offers a glimpse of his craft

Manav Suthar secured ten wickets in the final Test match. His consistent bowling troubled Sri Lankan batsmen throughout the game. Suthar's skill and variations proved effective on the Galle pitch. KL Rahul and Gary Kirsten praised his Test match capabilities. India has found a promising spin bowling prospect for the…

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India's Test journey from 1st to 600th: A story of progress, revolutions, historic triumphs

India achieved a significant 165-run victory against Sri Lanka in their 600th Test match. Devdutt Padikkal scored a century, and Manav Suthar took ten wickets in the game. India's Test journey has seen significant evolution in bowling and batting prowess over decades. The team has transformed into a major power…

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Manav Suthar's 10-wicket haul powers India to 165-run win over Sri Lanka in Galle Test

In the opening Test match of the series, India triumphed over Sri Lanka by 165 runs, with Manav Suthar stealing the spotlight with a 10-wicket haul, showcasing his skills with figures of 6/55. Sri Lanka, in pursuit of 372 runs, crumbled to 206 all out. Ravindra Jadeja's bowling also contributed…

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Left hooks floor Sri Lanka: Suthar and Jadeja share seven wickets to hand India a healthy 178-run lead despite Dinusha’s century

India maintained control during the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle. Spinners Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja took crucial wickets for the Indian team. Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha and Niroshan Dickwella staged a strong recovery with their batting. Jadeja achieved a significant career milestone by reaching 350 Test…

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India vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2026: Galle 1st test live streaming, squads, playing XI, weather, pitch and head-to-head record

Ind vs SL Test Live Streaming: India and Sri Lanka begin their two-match Test series in Galle on August 15, 2026. Here are the live streaming details, squads, predicted playing XIs, weather and pitch reports, and the head-to-head Test record.

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Galle spin challenge awaits India as Gambhir seeks Test redemption

India's batters face a significant spin challenge in the upcoming Galle Test series. Head coach Gautam Gambhir's position relies heavily on the team's performance in this crucial series. Sri Lanka's spinners have historically made Galle a difficult venue for visiting teams. Indian bowlers must also find their rhythm on the…

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Gurnoor Brar could be India's X-Factor in Bumrah's absence: Former Sri Lanka allrounder Farveez Maharoof

Former Sri Lanka allrounder Farveez Maharoof sees Gurnoor Brar as an X-factor for India. He would be tempted to debut the young pacer against Sri Lanka. India will miss Jasprit Bumrah's reverse-swinging ability in the upcoming series. Maharoof also discussed the spinner selection and Rishabh Pant's potential impact. He predicted…

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Shubman Gill "very much ready" for first Sri Lanka Test: Bahutule after skipper's return during final day of warm-up clash

Gill made a return to the action during the final day of the warm-up clash, scoring a quick 44 in 54 balls, laying the foundation of an easy 207-run chase for India that will give them plenty of morale ahead of the two-match Test series starting from August 15 onwards…

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Kuldeep took break to assess body, not fitness concern: Sairaj Bahutule

Kuldeep Yadav rested during the warm-up game after a heavy workload, which was precautionary. Other spinners like Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja received extended bowling sessions. The team focused on adapting to local conditions and assessing player fitness for the upcoming series. Shubman Gill recovered well after a hand injury…

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Shubman Gill returns to action on final day, India beat SLXI in three-day warm-up match

India achieved a four-wicket victory against Sri Lanka XI in their warm-up match. Skipper Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal led the run-chase with a century partnership. Devdutt Padikkal scored a remarkable 142 not out in India's first innings. Sri Lanka XI posted 200/6 in their second innings before declaring. Mohammed…

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India Tour of Sri Lanka: Padikkal makes strong case for No. 3 during warm up match

Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten century during India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka. Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel failed to score significantly in favorable batting conditions. India finished the day at 357 for 8 after 90 overs. B Sai Sudharsan was ruled out of the series due to a toe…

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Warm-Up Game: Indian bowlers make comeback after poor first session; SLC XI post 363/8

Sri Lanka posted 363 for 8 on day one of the warm-up match. Young Sri Lankan batters showed ease against the Indian bowling attack. Kuldeep Yadav-led spinners staged a recovery in the final session. Openers Nishan Fernando and Ravindu Rasantha built a strong opening partnership. Sonal Dinusha displayed technique and…

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Ind vs SL: Shubman Gill suffers finger injury, misses Day 1 of India's warm-up match ahead of Sri Lanka Tests

India captain Shubman Gill will miss the first day of the warm-up match due to a finger injury. The BCCI medical team is monitoring his progress as a precautionary measure. This practice game is India's sole competitive outing before the Test series. The team aims to adapt to local conditions…

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