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Former India spinner Murali Kartik says the Sri Lanka Test series will be crucial for India’s WTC hopes and for identifying the next generation of spin leaders. He believes Kuldeep Yadav must receive consistent backing as Ravindra Jadeja approaches the end of his career

Sri Lanka have named a 16-member squad for the first Test against India, with key batters Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka ruled out through injury. Off-spin all-rounder Keshara Nuwantha earned his maiden Test call-up, while Niroshan Dickwella was recalled

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak praised Devdutt Padikkal for his unbeaten 142 against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, saying the knock was “really good”. Padikkal’s performance strengthens India’s options for the No. 3 spot ahead of the Test series

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India batter Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the first Test against Sri Lanka due to a right big toe injury, while his availability for the second match is also doubtful. Devdutt Padikkal could replace him in the playing XI.

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has urged Indian batters to adopt a proactive approach against Sri Lanka's spinners in the upcoming Test series. He also said adaptability is essential in modern cricket and expressed interest in mentoring or coaching in future

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced free entry for spectators attending the two-Test series against India in Galle and Colombo. The initiative aims to attract larger crowds for the World Test Championship fixtures beginning on August 15 at Galle

Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav picked up two wickets apiece, but Sri Lanka Cricket XI still posted 363/8 on the opening day of the three-day warm-up match against India ahead of the first Test in Galle

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has urged the Shubman Gill-led Test squad to be fully prepared from the opening day of the Sri Lanka series. He also welcomed newcomers Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi and fielding coach Subhadeep Ghosh to the national setup

Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka after failing to resume bowling following a left knee injury. The BCCI medical team has prioritised his recovery, with Jammu & Kashmir all-rounder Auqib Nabi emerging as the leading replacement

Deep Dasgupta has backed Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion in India's playing XI for the Sri Lanka Test series, saying the wrist-spinner is essential on turning pitches. The former wicketkeeper also urged India to prioritise rebuilding its Test team over immediate World Test Championship qualification.

Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta believes India's batting against spin will be its biggest challenge in the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. He also said the team management must demonstrate a clear direction as the side continues its transition under Shubman Gill

Jasprit Bumrah has been cleared by the BCCI Centre of Excellence to play India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka after recovering from an impact injury. His return boosts India's hopes as the team chases crucial World Test Championship points

The BCCI will announce India’s Test squad for the August tour of Sri Lanka by Tuesday. Devajit Saikia confirmed the timeline as selectors evaluate fitness updates on Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar ahead of the two WTC Test matches

Jasprit Bumrah's knee recovery will be monitored as India prepare to name their squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is set to return to the Shubman Gill-led side

The Indian Deaf Women’s Cricket Team clinched a historic milestone on Monday, defeating Sri Lanka 5-0 to sweep their maiden international T20 series. India secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory in the final match after bowling out the hosts for 40

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hammered a historic, 11-ball half-century—the fastest in List A cricket history—during a blistering 94-run knock, guiding India A to a massive 377/9 against Sri Lanka A in the tri-series final on Sunday

The Junior Cricket Committee has announced India Men's U19 squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, consisting of three One-Dayers and two Multi-Day fixtures. Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan will captain both teams, while Lakshya Raichandani serves as vice-captain

Sonali Mondal scored a brilliant hat-trick as India defeated Sri Lanka 5-2 to finish runner-up at the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship in Bangkok. Mithila Ramani and Pooja Gupta added goals, while Bangladesh claimed the overall title

Tickets for the India-Sri Lanka women’s T20I matches at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on December 21 and 23 are now on sale. Tickets are available exclusively via the District by Zomato app, priced from ₹200.