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.
As India arrives in Sri Lanka for a crucial two-Test series to keep their WTC hopes alive, captain Shubman Gill faces mounting pressure to step out of head coach Gautam Gambhir's shadow and assert his leadership.
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.
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.
Sri Lanka deployed troops to three prisons after attempted breakouts and unrest left 5 inmates dead and 46 wounded, attributed to overcrowding with prisons at 4x capacity.
Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi has earned his maiden call-up to India's Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, replacing the injured Jasprit Bumrah following an impressive domestic run.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir urged his young Test squad to prepare thoroughly for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka, emphasizing readiness for spin-friendly conditions as part of the World Test Championship.
Hindistan'da temmuz ayından bu yana etkili olan muson yağmurlarının yol açtığı sel ve heyelanlarda 100'den fazla kişi yaşamını yitirdi, binlerce kişi evlerini terk etmek zorunda kaldı.
Monsoon rains have caused floods and landslides in India and Sri Lanka, resulting in over 100 deaths. India's Assam state has been hardest hit with at least 87 deaths, while Kerala reports 15 deaths and 7 missing. Sri Lanka also reports 8 deaths and 12,000 displaced.
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.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino retains backing from six countries amid pressure over his future following the collapse of the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, while several major nations withdraw support ahead of the upcoming election.
Sri Lanka closed schools in tea-growing mountainous regions after heavy rains and mudslides left five people dead, three wounded, and two missing. The Disaster Management Centre reports nearly 2,000 evacuated.
Sri Lanka has closed schools in its central highlands after torrential rains and mudslides killed at least seven people, injured several, and forced the evacuation of nearly 3,500 residents.
India's chances of reaching the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 final heavily depend on the upcoming 2-Test series against Sri Lanka, with a 2-0 loss potentially ending their hopes and boosting Sri Lanka's prospects.
Auqib Nabi, a 29-year-old swing bowler from Jammu and Kashmir, has been named as the replacement for the injured Jasprit Bumrah in India’s Test squad for the two-match series in Sri Lanka, marking his maiden India call-up.
Jammu and Kashmir swing bowler Auqib Nabi earned his maiden India Test call-up as replacement for injured Jasprit Bumrah, becoming the first J&K cricketer to play Test cricket if he debuts.
Aquib Nabi, a 29-year-old seamer from Jammu & Kashmir, earns his maiden India call-up for the Test series against Sri Lanka, replacing injured Jasprit Bumrah. Nabi's journey, marked by borrowing bowling spikes, long journeys for practice, and an obsession with mastering the inswing, has led to 104 wickets in the last two Ranji Trophy seasons.
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.
Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi has received his maiden national call-up, replacing the injured Jasprit Bumrah for India's upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins August 15th in Galle. Several other key players are also sidelined due to various injuries.
The BCCI is set to assess the Indian cricket team's recurring injury issues, with feedback expected on head physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain. Captain Shubman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir are reportedly displeased with frequent player breakdowns, impacting team selection ahead of a packed calendar.
The BCCI is set to assess the Indian cricket team's frequent injury concerns, with head physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain and the BCCI Centre of Excellence under scrutiny. Captain Shubman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir are reportedly displeased, as player breakdowns force them to field less than full-strength squads.
Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi has earned his first call-up to the Indian team, replacing senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who is ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka due to a left knee injury. Nabi's selection follows strong performances in the Ranji Trophy and with India A.
