India secured a 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle, taking a 1-0 series lead. Spinner Manav Suthar took 10 wickets in the match, including 6-55 in the second innings, to bowl out the hosts for 206 on the final day.
As Pakistan prepares to face England in a new Test series, the team battles severe instability, frequent coaching changes, and key injuries to Babar Azam and Shan Masood, contrasting sharply with their historic No 1 ranking success a decade ago.
Pakistan's Test captain Babar Azam suffers a hand injury in a warm-up match, forcing a precautionary withdrawal ahead of the England Test series starting August 19.
Australia begins an unusual Test cricket season, hosting Bangladesh for the first time since 2003 in two matches in the country's tropical north, with Tests in Darwin and Mackay due to southern stadiums being occupied by Australian Rules football.
India captain Shubman Gill stressed the need for adequate preparation time ahead of their World Test Championship series against Sri Lanka in Galle, highlighting the challenge of adapting to red-ball conditions.
Auqib Nabi, key player in Jammu and Kashmir's first Ranji Trophy win, called up to India's Test squad as a replacement for injured Jasprit Bumrah for the Sri Lanka series, alongside Saransh Jain, highlighting patience and consistent performance as their pathway to selection.
England Test captain Joe Root has announced that the team will not enforce a curfew during the upcoming three-Test series against Pakistan, emphasizing player trust and personal responsibility following past off-field controversies.
Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva expects a fierce response from India in the upcoming Test series in Galle, acknowledging their spin challenges while banking on home conditions and spinner Prabath Jayasuriya.
Former India spinner Amit Mishra defended head coach Gautam Gambhir amid criticism over India's poor Test match record, urging players to take greater responsibility and adapt to conditions.
India's growing injury list, featuring Jasprit Bumrah and others, has put the Centre of Excellence under scrutiny. Former batter Subramaniam Badrinath defended the facility, clarifying that selection decisions rest with the team management, not the COE.
Former Test opener Ed Cowan warns Australian batters face intense pressure to score runs as a grueling 21-Test cycle begins against Bangladesh in Darwin, putting under-fire players like Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, and Cameron Green under the microscope.
Sarfaraz Khan has earned a recall to the Indian Test squad for the series against Sri Lanka after replacing the injured Sai Sudharsan, following a 19-month absence and significant fitness improvements.
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.
