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Rain delayed the start of day two in the India-Sri Lanka first Test at Galle, with play set to begin at 2:35 pm. India resumed from a strong position after Devdutt Padikkal’s unbeaten century helped them reach 288/2

India captain Shubman Gill said reaching the World Test Championship final next year remains the team’s primary target. Ahead of the Sri Lanka Test series, Gill backed India’s preparation, pacers and young players while stressing the importance of adapting to conditions

India captain Shubman Gill hinted that Prasidh Krishna could partner Mohammed Siraj with the new ball against Sri Lanka. Gill praised rookie Gurnoor Brar but said selecting between the two pacers would be difficult ahead of the opening Test in Galle

Former India batter WV Raman says Sri Lanka will pose a strong challenge in spin-friendly conditions but believes turning tracks also offer scoring opportunities. Raman backed Rishabh Pant’s aggressive approach and urged Indian batters to be proactive during the Test series

Former India batter WV Raman has backed Sarfaraz Khan over Dhruv Jurel for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, citing his ability against spin and attacking approach. Raman also supported Devdutt Padikkal for the No. 3 position

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia will meet Head of Cricket VVS Laxman in Bengaluru on Sunday to review injury management at the Centre of Excellence. Several India players, including Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan, are currently sidelined with injuries

India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bat against Zimbabwe in the third and final T20I. Ashok Sharma replaced the injured Prince Yadav, while Suryansh Shedge came in for Shivam Dube. Zimbabwe brought in Wellington Masakadza for Richard Ngarava

India head coach VVS Laxman urged his players to remain grounded after clinching the T20I series against Zimbabwe. Praising the team's batting, bowling and fielding intensity, he stressed the need to draw confidence from victories while avoiding complacency ahead of the final match.

Yuvraj Singh believes India's recent struggles should be viewed as part of a rebuilding phase, urging patience with the team's transition. The former all-rounder accepted criticism but reminded fans of India's recent success and called for introspection ahead of future challenges.

India captain Shubman Gill dismissed retirement rumours surrounding Rohit Sharma, saying there has been no discussion within the team. Rohit scored a brilliant 138-run century against England at Lord’s, showcasing his form despite India’s 27-run ODI defeat

Mohammad Kaif has criticised India's team management over its handling of Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following the 4-0 T20I series defeat to England. Sanjay Manjrekar also urged selectors to look beyond IPL performances while assessing players for overseas cricket.

Karnataka pacer Vyshak Vijaykumar has backed Shreyas Iyer to succeed as India's full-time T20I captain in England. Vyshak praised the PBKS skipper's elite man-management skills, maturity, and ability to handle pressure during high-scoring IPL matches

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia stated India’s 2027 World Cup strategic roadmap remains internal, refusing to discuss Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's futures. He added that bilateral cricket ties with Bangladesh depend entirely on the Government of India's directives

Shreyas Iyer said his appointment as India’s T20I captain will not change his personality, as he has always embraced challenges. He highlighted his Mumbai cricket upbringing and competitive mindset, while Sourav Ganguly backed his elevation, saying he has earned the role.

India cricket chief selector Ajit Agarkar has appointed Shreyas Iyer as the new T20I captain, citing his IPL leadership experience. Suryakumar Yadav, despite leading India to the World Cup title, has been omitted due to form concerns and long-term planning

India face Zimbabwe in a crucial Super 8 clash needing a big victory to improve their net run rate after defeat to South Africa. Batting concerns at the top order remain key as India aim to revive their T20 World Cup campaign

Cricket Australia names India's premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah as captain, Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Men's Test Team of the Year 2024, which features players from six countries

Dube, Samson and Jaiswal, all part of the T20 World Cup-winning squad, were slated to join the Zimbabwe-bound group but are stranded in Barbados due to hurricane Beryl.

Manchester: India cricket team’s junior physio Yogesh Parmar has tested positive for COVID-19 and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is unsure whether the fifth and final Test against England, scheduled from Friday, will go ahead or not. After head coach Ravi Shastri and bowling coach Bharath Arun, another member of the support staff testing positive forced […]

Dhoni's wife Sakshi has posted a video of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper racing with a Shetland pony in his Ranchi farmhouse. In the short video, Dhoni can be seen initially pushing the horse to gallop faster