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Pasindu Sooriyabandara’s unbeaten 90 and Kamindu Mendis’ 55 helped Sri Lanka fight back against India in the second Test. After being forced to follow on, Sri Lanka reached 199 for three at tea, trailing India by just 14 runs

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has become the No. 1 Test bowler in the ICC rankings for the first time after his 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh. Jasprit Bumrah slipped from the top spot, while several Indian and international players made significant gains

Dhruv Jurel remained unbeaten on 95 as India reached 475/8 against Sri Lanka before heavy rain halted play early in the second session of the second Test. Rishabh Pant scored 63, while Asitha Fernando claimed four wickets

Mitchell Starc reaffirmed his commitment to Test cricket after claiming 10 wickets in Australia’s innings-and-51-run win over Bangladesh in Mackay. The victory levelled the two-match series 1-1, with Starc saying he wants to continue playing as long as possible

India captain Shubman Gill became the fourth-youngest Indian to score 3,000 Test runs during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. The milestone came as India reached 88/2 at lunch, with Gill joining an elite list featuring Tendulkar, Sehwag and Vengsarkar

Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva has urged his pacers to improve their performance as the hosts prepare for the second Test against India. After a heavy defeat in Galle, Sri Lanka aim to score big and take 20 wickets

South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj praised India’s young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, calling him a “gem” after his impressive performances against Sri Lanka in Galle. Maharaj said Suthar’s control and variations could help him carry India’s spin legacy forward

Former Australia batter Michael Hussey is considering an England Test batting coach role after an informal approach from new head coach Stephen Fleming. Hussey said family commitments remain a factor but backed Fleming to succeed and praised his coaching approach

Devdutt Padikkal praised Manav Suthar’s exceptional control after the young spinner claimed 10 wickets in India’s 165-run win over Sri Lanka in the Galle Test. Padikkal also credited India’s patience, discipline and first-innings batting effort for the victory

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has called the IPL generation’s ability to seamlessly transition from T20 cricket to Tests a “mystery”. Comparing the shift to pop singers attempting classical ragas, he praised modern players’ adaptability, technique and concentration

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.