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"He has that X factor": Suresh Raina backs Rishabh Pant for white-ball cricket

Suresh Raina praised Rishabh Pant's hard work and performances, calling him a favorite player. He highlighted Pant's X-factor and backed his maturation in white-ball cricket and the IPL. Pant has established himself as a key member of India's Test setup. Raina also suggested Abhishek Sharma should play Test cricket. He…

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Gill, Bumrah slide in ICC Test rankings; Padikkal climbs five places

Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah have slipped in the latest ICC Test rankings. Rishabh Pant remains India's highest-ranked batter, holding steady at seventh place. Yashasvi Jaiswal maintained his position at eleventh among the world's top batters. Devdutt Padikkal made a significant jump to 54th after a strong series. Sonal Dinusha…

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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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Mitchell Starc claims No. 1 spot in ICC Test rankings after 10-wicket haul

Mitchell Starc has achieved the ICC Test bowling number one ranking. He surpassed Matt Henry and Jasprit Bumrah with his performance. Harry Brook maintains his lead in the Test batting rankings. Rishabh Pant has returned to the top ten batting positions. Several other players also saw significant movements in the…

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Jasprit Bumrah loses No.1 Test bowling rank; here's who dethroned the Indian after two years

Jasprit Bumrah's long reign ended after his absence from recent matches with Mitchell Starc claiming the world's top Test bowler ranking for the first time. Starc achieved this milestone with a remarkable 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh. Rishabh Pant made significant gains in the Test batting rankings. Ravindra Jadeja continues to…

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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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Rishabh Pant is badly bruised and movement is restricted, hope to see on field on 4th day: Morne Morkel

Rishabh Pant is experiencing restricted movement due to a bruised shoulder sustained during batting. Bowling coach Morne Morkel expressed hope for Pant's return behind the stumps on day four. Kuldeep Yadav was unavailable for selection due to a viral fever contracted earlier. India aims to secure the remaining Sri Lankan…

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Dhruv Jurel tattoo: India player reveals emotional reason behind ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’ ink after century; dedicates it to family

Dhruv Jurel commemorated his remarkable century with a heartfelt tribute to his family heritage. His unbeaten innings of 115 propelled India to a commanding total of 503 for nine declared. Contributions from players like Devdutt Padikkal and Rishabh Pant further bolstered the scoreboard. Drawing on his India A experience, Jurel…

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Cricket: Dhruv Jurel hits unbeaten 115, Rishabh Pant 63 as India, 1-0 ahead, take charge of series

Pant's batting was best encapsulated by a falling pull off Lahiru Kumara in the 90th over. The contact with the ball was so clean that it disappeared in the gap between the Col. FC de Saram Pavilion and the Members' Enclosure and landed onto Gregory's Road. The shot was identical…

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Cricket: Devdutt Padikkal straight hundred puts India in command after Sri Lanka squander early openings

After losing the toss, Sri Lanka’s bowlers will feel that they did not allow India to run away with the game. There is a grain of truth in this, but a closer examination of how things panned out tells a different story. India’s openers, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, did…

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Shubman Gill falls after 50, India 187/3 at tea against Sri Lanka on Day 1 in 2nd Test

Shubman Gill and Devdutt Padikkal built a strong partnership for India. They added 120 runs for the third wicket alliance. India reached 187 for three at tea on the opening day. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal departed in the first session. Rishabh Pant joined Padikkal at the crease before tea.

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School Assembly News Headlines, August 19, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: The trend of domestic donations to PM CARES has notably decreased, along with a downturn in foreign contributions. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court plans to establish a panel to scrutinize police responses during a recent protest. In other news, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred in Granada, Spain,…

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Pant-astic! Rishabh Pant just hit a Test milestone no Indian reached before

Rishabh Pant achieved a significant milestone by hitting his 100th Test six. He became the first Indian batter and fourth player globally to reach this mark. Pant reached the landmark in his 51st Test, making him the fastest to do so. This achievement came during India's second innings against Sri…

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Now to have a ball in Galle

India reached 460 for 9 after two days of play in Galle. Devdutt Padikkal scored 167, his highest score in Sri Lanka. Dhruv Jurel provided stability with a crucial 51 runs. Rain interruptions limited play, impacting the overall match duration. India remains confident in their bowling attack to secure a…

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Galle weather causes another delay as India vs Sri Lanka Test enters Day 2 after rain disrupts final session of Day 1

Galle weather has delayed the start of Day 2 in the India vs Sri Lanka first Test, with persistent rain preventing play in Galle on Sunday. The weather had also disrupted Day 1, but India still reached 288/2 at stumps after Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century and remained…

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Cricket: Padikkal smashes ton at No 3, India eye big total

Devdutt Padikkal struck his maiden test hundred for India against Sri Lanka. He propelled the tourists to a commanding 288-2 on the opening day. Opener KL Rahul also contributed a composed 77 before retiring hurt. Padikkal and Rahul built a significant 150-run partnership for the second wicket. Rishabh Pant remained…

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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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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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Rishabh Pant’s midnight appeal to Uttarakhand CM: Seeks help to buy land and build home after 3-year search becomes a ‘nightmare’

Cricketer Rishabh Pant has reached out to the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand for his help in securing land to build his first home in his home state. After three years of seeking suitable property, Pant aims to settle down and contribute to the development of Uttarakhand. He emphasized his desire…

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Rishabh Pant seeks CM Pushkar Singh Dhami’s help to buy land in Uttarakhand after 3-year search

Cricketer Rishabh Pant has appealed to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister for assistance in acquiring land. Aspiring to shift from Delhi to his native state, Pant has faced three years of challenges in securing land. He plans to construct his first home and contribute positively to Uttarakhand’s progress, indicating a readiness…

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India's Test transition hurt by exit of seniors: Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane believes Test cricket needs more senior players on the team. He stated that the departure of multiple senior players has impacted India's performance. India has experienced recent series losses after key players retired from international cricket. The team is now transitioning with new players and a younger core.…

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