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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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Centurion Dinusha's dogged effort helps SL draw second Test; India win series 1-0

Sonal Dinusha's unbeaten 133 guided Sri Lanka to a draw in the second Test. India secured the series 1-0 after winning the first match at Galle. Dinusha displayed remarkable resilience, batting for over 420 minutes to save the match. He became the third batter to score twin hundreds in a…

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Asian Games 2026 Cricket Full Schedule: Check match dates, timings, fixtures and India squads led by Shreyas Iyer and Harmanpreet Kaur

The schedules for cricket competitions at the Asian Games 2026, set to take place in Japan, have just been announced. India’s men’s and women’s teams, defending champions for both tournaments, will mark their participation soon. The women kick off their campaign on September 17, facing hosts Japan the following day,…

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India Has Its Own Native Chameleon Species, and Most Indians Have Never Seen One

A reptile that belongs hereThe Indian chameleon (Chamaeleo zeylanicus) is not an exotic import or an escaped pet. It is a fully native species, found across peninsular India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Pakistan and Nepal. Its range covers dry deciduous forests, thorny scrublands, and agricultural edges from Maharashtra and…

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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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"Not good for sport": Sanjay Manjrekar urges ICC, BCCI to address Yashasvi Jaiswal's on-field conduct

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to take a stronger stance on on-field conduct after India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was sanctioned for his altercation with Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando during the ongoing…

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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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Sri Lanka tracks 11 US-sanctioned Iranian tankers off coast

Sri Lankan authorities are monitoring eleven Iranian oil tankers near their southern coast. These vessels are US-sanctioned and cannot return to Iran due to a blockade. The ships are located near Galle harbour, where an Iranian frigate previously sank. Sri Lankan navy rescued thirty-two sailors from that sunken frigate earlier…

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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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School assembly headline August 26: Top national, international, business and sports news for students

School assembly headlines for August 26 cover major national developments, including the Supreme Court's ruling in the Tarun Tejpal case, Delhi's H1N1 surge and DRDO missile tech transfer. International news includes Israeli strikes on a Gaza hospital and US-Iran sanctions tensions. Sports highlights feature India's dominant position against Sri Lanka…

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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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Yashasvi Jaiswal hits back at criticism over Fernando altercation, says 'don't judge' without knowing context

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal expressed his support for his exchange with Asitha Fernando, assuring that the situation needs context for fair judgment. He highlighted the fierce competitive spirit of the Indian team, which doesn't shy away from responding when challenged. The tense encounter happened post-Jaiswal's dismissal, with Sri Lankan captain…

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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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India 300-5 after Padikkal's second hundred of the Test series

Devdutt Padikkal scored his second century of the series as India reached 300 for five. Sri Lanka missed two early chances which could have altered the match's direction. Captain Shubman Gill also contributed a calm half-century before his dismissal. Asitha Fernando took three wickets, including Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill.…

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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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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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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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"We rate him very highly": Gambhir backs Kuldeep ahead of second Sri Lanka Test

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir supports Kuldeep Yadav for the upcoming Test match. He advised the spinner to focus on taking wickets while maintaining control. Gambhir also expressed his preference for three-match Test series over shorter formats. India secured a significant victory in the first Test against Sri Lanka. The…

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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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"My job is to win trophies, not views and likes": Gambhir responds to criticism ahead of second Sri Lanka Test

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir prioritizes winning trophies over external criticism. He stressed that team success is the only measure that truly matters. Discussions are ongoing to ensure key players remain available for matches. Player availability and squad continuity will help achieve better results. India recently defeated Sri Lanka by…

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