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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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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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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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India vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2026: Check IND vs SL match schedule, live streaming, predicted playing 11 and full squads

Beginning August 15, 2026, cricket fans can look forward to an exciting two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka. Led by Shubman Gill, the revamped Indian Test team will take the field, although both nations are grappling with notable injury issues. Tune in to Sony Sports Network for live…

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India seek Sri Lanka Test series win to revive World Test Championship hopes

A strong showing in Sri Lanka is essential for India to improve its position in the World Test Championship. Captain Shubman Gill stressed the team's determination to reach the championship final. The Indian squad is aiming for dominance, recalling their last victorious sweep against Sri Lanka nine years ago. With…

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Gurnoor Brar is excellent with old ball but Prasidh Krishna is bowling well of late: Shubman Gill

Captain Shubman Gill indicated Prasidh Krishna will likely partner Mohammed Siraj with the new ball. The team faces a tough choice between Krishna and rookie Gurnoor Brar for pace duties. India will field three left-arm spinners and one wrist spinner in the upcoming Test match. Devdutt Padikkal is expected to…

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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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Soft ball, hard questions: India’s inexperienced attack has no clear template to follow as conditions remain difficult to read

Galle's pitch preparation remains uncertain for the upcoming India-Sri Lanka Test match. Home side strategizing involves balancing traditional spin strengths with a true surface. India's bowling coach Morne Morkel emphasized adapting to heat and a softening Kookaburra ball. Fast bowlers must deliver short, intense spells to exploit conditions effectively. The…

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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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Indian batters aim to ace spin test in warm-up before Test series against SL

Indian batters will fine-tune skills against spin in a warm-up match. This practice is crucial for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. The team faces a capable spin attack in home conditions. Many players are experiencing these shores for the first time. Intermittent rain may potentially disrupt the planned…

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Rohit Sharma answers critics with superb ton but India lose series decider by 27 runs

England secured a 2-1 series victory after defeating India by twenty-seven runs in the third ODI. Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant 138, while Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill also contributed half-centuries. England posted a formidable total of 387 for three, with Ben Duckett scoring 141. Jacob Bethell added 91 runs…

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"Virat and Gautam don't need any bridge": India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak after second ODI loss

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak dismissed speculation of acting as a communication bridge between head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting stalwart Virat Kohli, asserting that the two regularly interact and require no intermediary.

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Who won India vs England, 2nd ODI? Here's what happened in the Cardiff clash

Who won Ind vs Eng, 2nd T20: England secured a four-wicket victory in the second ODI, leveling the series against India. Joe Root's unbeaten 99 guided the hosts to successfully chase 234 runs. India's captain Shubman Gill expressed disappointment with the middle-order batting collapse. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer scored…

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Joe Root hits unbeaten 99 as England level ODI series with India

Joe Root steered England to a four-wicket victory in Cardiff with an unbeaten 99, sharing a 72-run stand with Will Jacks, to level the ODI series with India

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Shubman Gill, Axar Patel guide India to 6-wicket win over England in first ODI

India clinched a convincing six-wicket win against England in the first ODI match. Shubman Gill was the standout performer, scoring a robust eighty runs, while Axar Patel and Washington Sundar added essential unbeaten half-centuries to seal the victory. After England struggled to recover and posted 258 runs, India showcased effective…

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Ind vs Eng T20 final clash: Check pitch report, weather update and other key details

India seeks a positive end to their England tour in the final T20I. The Shreyas Iyer-led team aims to avoid a series whitewash. England has dominated the series and targets a clean sweep. Weather forecasts predict clear skies and ideal playing conditions. Both teams will field their predicted playing XIs…

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India likely to bench Ravi Bishnoi, bolster pace attack in third T20 against England

Desperate India, yet to secure a win on their UK tour, is set to bolster their pace attack by dropping leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi for the third T20I against England. Following a series loss to Ireland and a costly performance by Bishnoi, the team aims to leverage pace on a batting-friendly…

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India vs Ireland Playing 11: Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finally make his debut in 2nd T20I? Check probable playing 11

IND vs IRE 2nd T20I Playing 11: Team India faces a must-win situation in the second T20I against Ireland in Belfast after an unexpected loss. The squad, led by Shreyas Iyer, will be looking to bounce back, with a predicted playing XI featuring key players. The absence of young prodigy…

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India grapple with Sooryavanshi inclusion; focus on Samson, Kishan, Abhishek vs Ireland

India faces a selection dilemma as teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi eyes a debut against Ireland. The team management must decide whether to disrupt a winning top-order featuring Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, who have strong T20 credentials. Captain Shreyas Iyer aims for a series win to kickstart his captaincy, while…

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T20I: Suryansh Hegde replaces Nitish Kumar Reddy in India A-team against Ireland series

Nitish Kumar Reddy has been sidelined from the upcoming T20I series against Ireland due to a left quadriceps injury, confirmed by an MRI scan revealing swelling and fiber disruption. He faces a minimum four-week recovery period. Meanwhile, Hegde has been drafted into the squad, impressing with his performances for India…

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Rise of Gurnoor Brar, Prasidh Krishna gives India shot in the arm on road to 2027 ODI World Cup

India's fringe bowlers showcased promising talent in the ODI series against Afghanistan, offering optimism for the team's support bowling options. Debutants Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav, and Harsh Dubey displayed moments of brilliance, with Brar particularly impressing with his pace and bounce. Captain Shubman Gill lauded the bowlers' ability to consistently…

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CRIK:Jaiswal ton leads India to ODI sweep over Afghanistan

Fine bowling from Prasidh Krishna and excellent batting from Yashasvi Jaiswal has propelled India to complete a three-game ODI series sweep over Afghanistan.

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Jaiswal ton leads India to ODI sweep over Afghanistan

Fine bowling from Prasidh Krishna and excellent batting from Yashasvi Jaiswal has propelled India to complete a three-game ODI series sweep over Afghanistan.

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Jaiswal's hundred, Rohit's 79 and Prasidh's fifer headline India's 9-wicket win over Afghansitan

India clinched a dominant nine-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the third ODI, completing a 3-0 series whitewash. Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten century and Rohit Sharma's fluent 79, coupled with Prasidh Krishna's stellar 5/23, powered India's comprehensive chase.

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