India head coach Gautam Gambhir faces high pressure ahead of a two-Test series in Sri Lanka as the team struggles in Test cricket and risks missing another WTC final.
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza expressed confidence in his team's ability to compete with India in the upcoming three-match T20I series, citing recent consistent performance and viewing both teams as being in a rebuilding phase, rejecting notions of Indian dominance.
Anvay Dravid, son of Rahul Dravid, scored a rapid 87 off 67 balls to help India U-19 reach 285 against Sri Lanka A in the second Youth ODI in Hambantota. Arjun Rajput also contributed 76.
Auqib Nabi's 4/58 with the second new ball helped India A secure a 122-run first-innings lead over Sri Lanka A, extending it to 170 by stumps on Day 3
India A remains in control of the second unofficial Test despite Sri Lanka A's resilient partnerships, with Auqib Nabi Dar and Yash Thakur securing key wickets to keep the hosts at 305/7, trailing India A's 452/6 declared by 147 runs.
On Day 3 of the second unofficial Test in Galle, India A finally broke a resilient 117-run fourth-wicket partnership between Ashen Bandara and Sahan Arachchige, with Saransh Jain taking the wicket. The day saw Sri Lanka A show strong resistance, building two century partnerships, despite rain interruptions, as they chased India A's declared total of 452/6.
India A declared their first innings at 452/6, led by Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten 141. They then reduced Sri Lanka A to 113/2, holding a substantial lead of 339 runs heading into Day 3.
India A declared their first innings at 452/6 after captain Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten 141. Sri Lanka A reached 17/1 after four overs in response, losing opener Niroshan Dickwella early.
India A reached 381/5 against Sri Lanka A in the 1st Unofficial Test in Galle before rain forced an early halt on Day 2. Captain Dhruv Jurel is unbeaten on 97, nearing a century, after a crucial 100-run partnership with Shaik Rasheed (63).
India A will resume Day 2 of the 1st Unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A at Galle International Stadium in a dominant position at 333/4, powered by Sai Sudharsan's century and an unbeaten 98-run partnership between captain Dhruv Jurel (57*) and Shaik Rasheed (48*).
India A finished day one of the first unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A in a commanding position at 333/4 in Galle, powered by Sai Sudharsan's fluent century (132) and an unbeaten 116-run partnership between captain Dhruv Jurel (68*) and Shaik Rasheed (53*).
India A ended Day 1 at 333/4 against Sri Lanka A, anchored by Sai Sudharsan's 132 and an unbeaten 116-run partnership between Dhruv Jurel (68*) and Shaik Rasheed (53*)
Suryansh Shedge has been named as the replacement for all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in India's squads for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England due to a quadriceps injury sustained by Reddy. Shedge earned his call-up following strong performances with India A.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed the fastest List A half-century in history (11 balls) and scored 94 off 29 balls in the Tri-Series final, leading India A to a 66-run victory over Sri Lanka A. The 15-year-old credited a conversation with his coach for overcoming a lean patch.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, smashed 94 off 29 balls, including an 11-ball fifty, to help India A win the Tri-nation title against Sri Lanka A
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed the fastest List A half-century in history (11 balls) and scored 94 off 29 balls in the Tri-Series final. His explosive innings helped India A defeat Sri Lanka A by 66 runs to win the title.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit a record-breaking 94 off 29 balls, including an 11-ball fifty, to lead India A to a Tri-nation final victory over Sri Lanka A in Dambulla. The knock avenged a previous 'not IPL' jibe.
Teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, smashed 94 off 29 balls in the Tri-Nation Series final, setting a List A record for the fastest fifty in 11 deliveries. He admitted many may not realize his extensive 50-over experience.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, smashed a record 94 off 29 balls in the Tri-Nation Series final, leading India A to victory. He achieved the fastest List A fifty in 11 deliveries and admitted many may not realize his extensive 50-over experience.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 94 off 29 balls, a List A record, to guide India A to 377/9. India A then defeated Sri Lanka A by 66 runs in the tri-series final, restricting the hosts to 311 despite strong individual efforts.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 94 off 29 balls, setting a List A record for fastest fifty in 11 deliveries, as India A defeated Sri Lanka A by 66 runs in the tri-series final. India A posted 377/9, with Sri Lanka A managing 311 in reply.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a blistering 94 off 29 balls, including a 12-ball fifty, in the Tri-Nation Series final against Sri Lanka A. This innings, while remarkable, was not his fastest-scoring knock, with a previous 144 off 42 balls against UAE in 2025 holding that record.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a rapid 94 off 29 balls against Sri Lanka A in a Tri-Nation Series final, hitting 10 fours and 8 sixes. This innings, with a strike rate of 324.14, is one of India A's most destructive in 50-over format, though not his fastest.
Indian teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieved the fastest fifty in List A cricket history, scoring a half-century in just 11 deliveries during the Tri-Nation Series final against Sri Lanka A. The 15-year-old's explosive innings ended at 94 off 29 balls.
