Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten observed India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, analyzing the visitors ahead of the two-Test series. India faces a 207-run chase in the final phase of the warm-up, with Devdutt Padikkal's unbeaten 142 strengthening his case for the No. 3 spot after Sai Sudharsan's injury ruled him out.
Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka due to a toe injury, joining other injured players like Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, and Harshit Rana.
B Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka due to a toe injury sustained during the India A tour, with Devdutt Padikkal replacing him at number three.
India's No. 3 batter Sai Sudharsan is nearly ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka due to a foot injury, with Shaik Rasheed and Sarfaraz Khan emerging as potential replacements.
Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons expressed deep disappointment after his batting unit collapsed for just 54 runs against a Cricket Australia XI in Darwin, losing the three-day practice match by an innings and 38 runs.
India's captain Shubman Gill suffered a right ring finger injury during practice, prompting KL Rahul to lead the team in the warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI before the two-Test series.
India's three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI in Colombo faces disruption due to a 90% chance of rain on Friday, potentially affecting preparations for the first Test starting August 15.
Dazn has secured the UK broadcast rights for Australia's upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, marking the streaming platform's first solo foray into international cricket.
England named a 16-man squad for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan, addressing the absence of Ben Stokes by recalling Dan Lawrence and selecting Jordan Cox to bat at No 3 under returning captain Joe Root.
England announces a 16-man squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan, marking the start of a new era post-Ben Stokes' retirement and under Joe Root's reinstated captaincy with interim coach Marcus Trescothick.
Australia's men's Test team will forgo a traditional warm-up match in favor of a training camp with spin-friendly pitches before their 5-Test series in India, starting January 21, 2027, aiming to end a 22-year series win drought.
Former England captain Ben Stokes has revealed his ambition to coach the national cricket team after retiring, confirming he is already undertaking Level 3 coaching qualifications.
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald announced the team will skip practice matches before the 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India, opting for a targeted training camp to prepare for the five-Test series.
India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is out of the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka due to a left knee injury. Uncapped fast bowler Auqib Nabi has been named as his replacement, marking his first senior call-up. The series begins August 15 in Galle.
Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane, 38, expressed gratitude to fans for their overwhelming support following his retirement from international cricket. Tributes poured in from cricketing legends like Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, celebrating his decade-long career marked by quiet leadership and resilience, notably during India's 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win in Australia.
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah will miss the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka starting August 15 due to persistent left knee discomfort, with the BCCI medical team advising full recovery. A replacement is expected, with Auqib Nabi as a front-runner.
India's warm-up cricket match against a Sri Lanka XI, ahead of their two-Test series, has been reduced from four days to three days. The practice game will now be played from August 7 to August 9 at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo, as confirmed by Sri Lanka Cricket.
Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta believes head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill will face significant pressure in the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. This follows recent Test series losses, and India's performance will be crucial for their World Test Championship final qualification hopes.
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta believes head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill will face significant pressure as India begins its two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in Galle on August 15, following recent series losses against New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa.
Indian team management is delaying a decision on seamer Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the Sri Lanka Test series starting August 15, following a left knee "impact injury" and a prior knee issue that required an injection. He is undergoing conditioning at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
Rishabh Pant trains with MS Dhoni in Ranchi as he prepares for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, while Dhoni's future in competitive cricket remains uncertain amid rumors of a mentorship role with Chennai Super Kings.
India's Test squad against Sri Lanka faces uncertainties with Washington Sundar injured, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana unlikely to join, and key updates on Jasprit Bumrah and B Sai Sudharsan's availability.
Australia's cricket captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon are back in the 13-man squad for the upcoming two-Test home series against Bangladesh in August, following their recovery from injuries sustained during the Ashes.
India's ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill raised concerns over the national cricket team's fitness standards following a series of player injuries, highlighting a communication gap and system breakdown between team management and the Centre of Excellence (CoE).
