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Ravindra Jadeja became the first Indian left-arm bowler to take 350 Test wickets during the Galle Test against Sri Lanka. The milestone also saw him join Kapil Dev, Ian Botham and Daniel Vettori in the elite 4,000-run, 350-wicket club

Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja shared seven wickets as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284, securing a 178-run first-innings lead. Sonal Dinusha hit his maiden Test century, while Niroshan Dickwella scored 80 in Sri Lanka’s resistance

Tanzid Hasan scored his maiden Test century as Bangladesh reached 351-6 at stumps on Day 2 against Australia in Darwin. Strong partnerships with Mominul Haque and Najmul Hossain Shanto helped Bangladesh secure a 153-run lead in the opening Test

Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim created history by becoming the first Bangladeshi batter to score a Test century in Australia. His 101-run knock in Darwin, his maiden Test hundred, helped Bangladesh take control after Hasan Mahmud’s six-wicket haul

India bowling coach Morne Morkel has warned the team’s seamers that the Kookaburra ball could soften after 25-30 overs in Sri Lanka. He urged them to adapt to the heat, humidity and changing conditions while maintaining intensity throughout the Tests

Dhruv Jurel faces a crucial Test audition against Sri Lanka after a string of modest scores and repeated dismissals to spin. With Sarfaraz Khan competing for his batting slot, Jurel needs to adapt quickly to Galle’s conditions and deliver

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has warned that the rise of T20 leagues, led by the IPL, could threaten bilateral international cricket. He urged stakeholders to protect Test cricket, calling it the sport’s ultimate examination amid changing player and fan preferences

England Test captain Joe Root has scrapped the team’s midnight curfew ahead of the Pakistan series, urging players to behave responsibly and make smart decisions. Root also reflected on Brendon McCullum’s departure, Jofra Archer’s workload and his return to captaincy

Mohammed Siraj will lead India’s pace attack in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah during the two-Test Sri Lanka series. With spin expected to dominate, Siraj’s experience, intensity and ability to deliver crucial breakthroughs could prove decisive for India

Babar Azam has returned to the ICC Test batting top 10 after Pakistan’s eight-wicket win over West Indies in Port of Spain. Abdullah Shafique climbed 25 places, while Sajid Khan, Mohammad Ali and Ali Usman also gained ground.

Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed said the team is honoured to play a Test series in Australia after 23 years. He called the opportunity a proud moment while admitting the visitors face a tough challenge against the hosts

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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Australia batter Travis Head has backed himself to continue opening in Tests despite admitting the role does not come naturally to him. After a successful Ashes campaign, Head has become a key part of Australia's Test plans ahead of a packed schedule

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

India begin their preparations for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka with a three-day warm-up match against the SLC XI in Colombo. The contest offers crucial batting practice against spin and valuable acclimatisation ahead of the opening Test in Galle on August 15

Former Jammu and Kashmir captain Samiullah Beigh praised Auqib Nabi’s maiden India Test call-up, saying the pacer possesses rare skills and “magic in his wrists”. Beigh recalled spotting Nabi’s talent early and backed him to succeed at the international level

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

Ajinkya Rahane’s retirement from international cricket drew heartfelt tributes from Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant. Kohli praised him as the safest pair of hands in the slips and his favourite Test batting partner, while recalling Rahane’s historic leadership during India’s Australia triumph

Ajinkya Rahane retired from international cricket, leaving behind a legacy of understated leadership, memorable Test performances and resilience. Despite leading India to a historic Test series win in Australia, the elegant batter often remained overshadowed and, many believe, underappreciated