DARK SECRETS: 9 | Vintage Vibes

Kings of Galle: The Jayasuriya-Mendis twister awaits Indian batters

Sri Lankan spinners Prabath Jayasuriya and Ramesh Mendis have made Galle their favorite venue. They have collectively taken 145 wickets at this ground, posing a significant challenge. Jayasuriya, nicknamed the 'King of Galle,' uses the wind effectively to generate drift. Mendis provides crucial support, maintaining pressure from the other end.…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

How Gen Z and India’s Cockroach Janata Party are successfully challenging Narendra Modi

Gen Z protesters have taken to the streets in mass numbers in South Asia in recent years — particularly in Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, leading to regime change in those countries. These protests are part of a broader, global Gen Z movement.

The Conversation · Aug 12

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

ICC Women's Player of the Month nominees announced for July

Hayley Matthews, Harshitha Samarawickrama, and Nat Sciver-Brunt are nominated for the ICC award. Matthews showcased exceptional all-round performances with bat and ball in ODIs. Samarawickrama played a key role in Sri Lanka's ODI series victory over Pakistan. Sciver-Brunt's crucial knocks helped England reach the T20 World Cup final. These players…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

The Rusty-Spotted Cat Is India's Smallest Wild Feline and Almost Nobody Knows It Exists

Smaller Than Your Kitten, Deadlier Than You'd ExpectThe rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) weighs between 0.9 and 1.6 kilograms at full adult size. A domestic cat typically weighs three to five kilograms. This wild feline fits in a human hand and would lose a size comparison to most Indian street kittens.…

Times Life · Aug 10

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Australia lead WTC standings as India look to revive campaign against Sri Lanka

Australia leads the World Test Championship standings with seven wins from eight matches. South Africa follows in second place, having secured three wins from four games. New Zealand is third, with four wins from six matches played so far. India, the two-time runners-up, faces pressure after recent defeats. Teams are…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Sarfaraz Khan replaces injured Sai Sudharsan in India’s Test squad for Sri Lanka series

Sarfaraz Khan joins the Indian Test squad for the Sri Lanka series. He replaces Sai Sudharsan, who suffered an injury and is undergoing rehabilitation. Sudharsan did not travel with the team and missed the warm-up match. The first Test against Sri Lanka is scheduled to begin in Galle. The Board…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

India hands over another consignment of Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka

India delivered a third consignment of Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka. This delivery supports rural road reconstruction after Cyclone Ditwah caused damage. The bridges were handed over as part of India's reconstruction package. Indian Army engineers will install these bridges across the island. This action helps restore vital connectivity and…

The Economic Times · Aug 9