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India-Sri Lanka Test series: Beyond the result

India’s 1-0 series win over Sri Lanka offered plenty to ponder, from the limitations of two-Test series to Gill’s growing authority as captain.

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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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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's Test journey: Letting go a chance to be in IPL to work on red-ball game

Earning his Test cap, Saransh Jain chose to refine his red-ball techniques over pursuing IPL roles. Chandrakant Pandit, his coach, admired Jain's relentless pursuit of bowling skill enhancement. Jain's exceptional around-the-wicket technique caught the attention of Pandit and other spinners. Alongside his bowling, Jain cultivated his batting to fit the…

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Shubman Gill joins 3,000-run club in Tests during Colombo second Test

Indian skipper Shubman Gill achieved 3,000 Test runs on Sunday. He reached this milestone during the second Test against Sri Lanka. Gill has scored 3,004 runs in 43 matches at an average of 43.53. He is the fourth-youngest Indian batter to achieve this significant feat. India was 88/2 at the…

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Ravindra Jadeja creates history, becomes first Indian to feature in 50 WTC matches

Ravindra Jadeja achieved a significant milestone by playing his 50th World Test Championship match. This historic achievement occurred during India's second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. The veteran all-rounder reached this landmark as India made one change to their playing XI. Saransh Jain made his debut for India, replacing…

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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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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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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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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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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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India vs Sri Lanka: Bad weather threatens IND vs SL warm-up clash in Colombo, putting Shubman Gill-led side's Test preparations at risk

Colombo is set for persistent rain, with wet weather threatening to disrupt India's crucial three-day warm-up match ahead of the Test series. The fixture is the visitors' only opportunity to adapt to Sri Lanka's spin-friendly conditions before the opening Test in Galle. Batters and bowlers alike will be eager to…

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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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Gautam Gambhir says India ready for Sri Lanka Test challenge

Coach Gautam Gambhir emphasized team readiness for the upcoming Sri Lanka Test series. The squad aims to be fully prepared for all challenges presented during the matches. This series marks India's first World Test Championship assignment since their last defeat. Newcomers Saransh Jain and Auqib Nabi received congratulations from the…

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India vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2026: Squad, schedule, venues, when and where to watch live streaming

Ind vs SL Test Series 2026 Squad, Date: India and Sri Lanka will play a Test series next month after a nine-year break. Both teams seek World Test Championship points after recent disappointing performances. Ravindra Jadeja returns to the Indian squad, boosting team balance and spin options. The series begins…

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Saransh Jain earns maiden India Test call-up at 33; ailing father's note became his motivation

Saransh Jain earned his maiden India Test call-up at age thirty-three. This achievement followed a journey marked by perseverance and strong family support. His father, Subodh Jain, a former cricketer, shared his own fulfilled dream. A handwritten note from his father during a health crisis became a source of strength.…

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Saransh Jain's father hid cancer when he was playing, brother gave up his cricket dream

Saransh Jain Biography: Saransh Jain received his first India call-up for the Sri Lanka Test series. Washington Sundar's injury opened a spot for the off-spinning all-rounder. Jain impressed selectors with strong India A performances in Sri Lanka. He has a decade of Ranji Trophy experience without IPL exposure. His father's…

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BCCI announces India A squad for unofficial Tests in Sri Lanka; Dhruv Jurel to lead

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced the India A squad for upcoming multi-day matches in Sri Lanka. Dhruv Jurel will captain the team, with Devdutt Padikkal as his deputy. These matches are scheduled to take place in Galle. The squad also features promising young talents and…

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Irani Cup: A triumph that was well worth the wait for Mumbai

Kotian's hundred helps domestic giants clinch 15th Irani Cup, their first in 27 years

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Mumbai spinners Mulani and Kotian spark Rest of India collapse to lay one hand on Irani Cup

LUCKNOW: Seasoned spin duo of Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian became catalysts of Rest of India's sudden middle-order collapse that saw them lose six wickets for only 23 runs on Friday, putting Mumbai within sniffing distance of an Irani Cup triumph despite Abhimanyu Easwaran's heroic 191.

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Duleep Trophy: India C beat India D by 4 wickets

NEW DELHI: Young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar picked up seven wickets in the Duleep Trophy match in Anantapur on Saturday, carrying on from his first-inning performance. This caused an India D batting collapse to and allowed India C to win by four wickets.

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Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha storm into final

NAGPUR: The end turned out to be short and sweet for Vidarbha. Just 50 minutes into Day 5 the team was celebrating. With a62-run win over Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha ended the five-year wait for a berth in final. The win means the Ranji summit clash will be a Maharashtra derby.

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