UNBELIEVABLE: 2 - The Untold Story

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.…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Buoyant India eye series sweep against injury-hit Sri Lanka

India seeks a series sweep against Sri Lanka to improve World Test Championship standings. Victory in Colombo would boost their bid to reach the third WTC final. Devdutt Padikkal's century suggests he is a dependable number three option. Spinner Manav Suthar impressed with ten wickets in the opening test.

The Economic Times · Aug 22

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Padikkal rises to the occasion: Drafted in after Sudharsan’s injury, Devdutt repays the faith with a maiden century

India's top order displayed assured batting on a good pitch in Galle. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul formed a strong opening partnership for the team. Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten century, putting India in control of the game. Padikkal's preparation paid off, leading to a stylish performance in the match.…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

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.

The Economic Times · Aug 15