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Gill, take charge: With the honeymoon period over, India captain must assert himself and own the big decisions

Shubman Gill faces significant captaincy challenges beyond batting prowess. He must navigate squad selection and player availability issues. The coach Gautam Gambhir appears to hold considerable influence in team decisions. Gill needs to assert his authority and make difficult playing XI choices. Taking ownership of his role is crucial for…

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Old ground, new reality: A proud record against Sri Lanka offers little comfort to an Indian side still searching for identity

India faces Sri Lanka in a Test series with no current player knowing defeat. The team's bowling attack shows significant inexperience in Jasprit Bumrah's absence. Batting also appears shaky despite Shubman Gill's recovery and Yashasvi Jaiswal's hunger. This series is crucial for India's World Test Championship qualification hopes. Victory is…

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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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Players play through injuries during IPL due to franchise, financial pressures, then are dumped onto unsuspecting COE physios: BCCI CoE Source

A source at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) has raised concerns over players playing through injuries during the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to franchise and financial pressures before being sent to the national cricket board's rehabilitation facility, making the task of managing their return to international cricket increasingly…

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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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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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Jasprit Bumrah to miss India's Test against Sri Lanka, Auqib Nabi named as replacement

Auqib Nabi earned his first national call-up, replacing the injured Jasprit Bumrah for the Sri Lanka Test series. He impressed with 104 wickets in the last two Ranji Trophy seasons. Several other players are also sidelined due to various injuries. The Test series against Sri Lanka begins on August 15th…

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Gill, Arshdeep, Abhishek, Brar give star value to newly-launched 'Sher-e-Punjab T20 League'

The Sher-e-Punjab T20 League was officially unveiled on Sunday in Chandigarh. Prominent cricketers like Shubman Gill and Arshdeep Singh will feature in the tournament. This league offers a significant platform for young aspiring cricketers in Punjab. Six teams will compete in twenty-seven matches for the coveted title. The tournament aims…

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School Assembly News Headlines, July 30, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

India's mobile phone exports have surged significantly over the past decade. A new bill passed in Lok Sabha aims to prevent exam paper leaks. The Rajya Sabha approved a bill criminalizing disrespect towards the national song Vande Mataram. International news includes FIFA's private equity plans and BMW's job cuts. Vaibhav…

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi jumps 230 spots to career-best 48th in ICC T20I rankings

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieved a career-best 48th rank in T20I batting. Ishan Kishan maintains the top spot in T20I batting rankings. Tilak Varma and Shreyas Iyer also advanced in the T20I batting list. Ravi Bishnoi moved up to 41st among T20I bowlers. Shubman Gill returned to the number one ODI batting…

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Shubman Gill regains No. 1 spot in ODI batting rankings

Shubman Gill has reclaimed the number one ODI batting ranking from Daryl Mitchell. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi jumped 230 places to reach 48th in T20I rankings. Ishan Kishan leads T20I rankings with a high rating, surpassing other Indian players. Ravi Bishnoi advanced 31 spots to 41st among T20I bowlers. Justin Greaves also…

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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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School Assembly News Headlines, July 29, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

Delhi government approved the Lakshmi Yojana scheme for women's financial aid. The Supreme Court ordered safeguards for NEET protestor data and released detainees. Char Dham Yatra faced a two-day suspension due to heavy rains and landslides. India announced its Test squad for the Sri Lanka series with Shubman Gill captaining.…

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Skipper Shubman Gill on Rohit Sharma retirement rumours: 'He's not told us anything'

Shubman Gill stated Rohit Sharma has not discussed his future with teammates. Sharma proved critics wrong by scoring a historic century at Lord's. Gill praised Sharma's exceptional innings pacing and acceleration during the match. He admitted overlooking Kuldeep Yadav was a mistake in the series. India's spinners adopted a defensive…

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'If there is no noise, there is no fun': Rohit Sharma shuts down retirement talk after historic Lord's ODI ton

Setting the record straight, Rohit Sharma quelled retirement rumors by clinching a historic century at Lord's with an impressive 138 runs, marking him as the first Indian to do so. Focused on helping his team excel, Sharma's contributions have garnered support from selectors and captain Shubman Gill as they prepare…

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Captain Shubman Gill wants India to improve fitness ahead of World Cup

Expressing his concern for player welfare, Captain Shubman Gill pointed out the troubling trend of injuries during the England series. The repeated unavailability of team members has necessitated several alterations in the lineup, impacting their readiness for the World Cup. He stressed the urgency for improved fitness levels among players…

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Amid retirement buzz, Gill says Rohit Sharma has made no announcement to team

Shubman Gill stated no team discussions occurred regarding Rohit Sharma's ODI future. Rohit Sharma scored a record century at Lord's in the third ODI. India lost the series-deciding match by twenty-seven runs to England. Sharma's brilliant 138 runs were not enough to secure victory for India. England posted a record…

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Harry Brook praises Brendon McCullum for role in ODI success over India

Brendon McCullum encouraged the use of Jacob Bethell, who dismissed Rohit Sharma with India restricted to 360 for seven.

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England take India ODI series after Duckett’s ton and Bethell’s brilliant star turn

Rohit Sharma made 138 for India but England’s 387-3 secured a 27-run win as Ben Duckett hit 141 and Jacob Bethell made 91 and bowled seven overs for 49

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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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England vs India Playing 11: Check probable XIs as Rohit Sharma in focus ahead of series-deciding 3rd ODI

ENG vs IND Playing 11: The India versus England ODI series stands level at one win each. All eyes are now on the decisive third match scheduled for today. India seeks to rebound after a recent T20 series loss to England. England enters this crucial encounter with considerable confidence after…

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