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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…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

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.…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

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.…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

'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…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 20