Indian spinner Manav Suthar, 24, became the youngest Indian to claim a 10-wicket haul in an away Test, leading India to a 1-0 series lead against Sri Lanka in Galle. The win marks India's 600th Test match and secures crucial World Test Championship points.
India captain Shubman Gill made a sensational one-handed catch to dismiss Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis for 14 in the Galle Test, leaving the crowd stunned as India dominated, reducing Sri Lanka to 99/5 after posting 462.
India is on the cusp of a historic milestone in cricket, set to play their 600th Test match at Galle International Stadium in Sri Lanka, coinciding with the nation's 80th Independence Day. This achievement makes India the third team, after England and Australia, to reach this landmark.
India celebrated Independence Day and its 600th Test match by hoisting the Tricolour in Galle ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka. Captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening match of the two-match series.
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.
India captain Shubman Gill is unlikely to play in the ongoing three-day warm-up match in Colombo after suffering a finger injury during training, with the management opting for caution ahead of the Galle Test starting August 15.
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 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.
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.
India's Shubman Gill regains the No. 1 spot in ICC ODI batting rankings, surpassing New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell who missed recent series, with Gill now leading at 801 rating points.
India's cricket captain Shubman Gill has spoken out amid student protests over exam paper leaks, urging compassion, mutual respect, and a focus on student interests. He emphasized education's power and supported peaceful voices, with other sports legends like Sachin Tendulkar also backing students.
Former India opener Abhinav Mukund announced his 15-man squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, including veteran Rohit Sharma but omitting Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill is now just one rating point behind the No. 1 spot in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings.
Former India batter Hanuma Vihari criticized Shubman Gill's captaincy after India's 27-run ODI loss to England at Lord's. Vihari questioned the decision to field only five bowlers and omit Kuldeep Yadav, stressing the need for experienced match-winners for the ODI World Cup.
England secured a 2-1 ODI series victory over India, their first since 2018, with Joe Root named Player of the Series and returning to the ICC ODI Batting Rankings top 10 at No. 8. Ben Duckett also climbed to joint-19th after a record-breaking knock at Lord's.
India's captain Shubman Gill stated that frequent player injuries prevented the team from fielding its best combination during the one-day series against England, a concern that must be addressed before next year’s World Cup after their 2-1 series defeat.
India suffered a 2-0 T20I series defeat to Ireland, prompting former batter Sanjay Manjrekar to advocate for a specialist middle-order batter and the return of Shubman Gill, citing the team's over-reliance on all-rounders and struggle on seamer-friendly pitches.
Former India batter Mohammad Kaif cautioned young Tilak Varma, newly appointed T20I vice-captain, that the role offers no guaranteed spot in the current Indian team. Kaif cited examples of Axar Patel and Shubman Gill being dropped despite leadership positions, emphasizing that consistent performance is crucial for all players.
India has named a 15-member squad for the ODI series against England, captained by Shubman Gill, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (pending fitness) included. Jasprit Bumrah leads the bowling attack. Varun Chakaravarthy is out of the Ireland T20Is due to injury.
Former India bowler Dodda Ganesh questioned the decision to rest KL Rahul for the final ODI against Afghanistan, stating the wicketkeeper-batter had faced only 20 balls in the series. Ishan Kishan kept wickets in Rahul's absence.
India's struggle to take wickets in the middle overs (20-35) is a concern for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Captain Shubman Gill believes tall fast bowlers like Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana can provide breakthroughs, even on unresponsive pitches, as the team explores alternatives to wrist spin.
Shubman Gill captained India to a 3-0 ODI series victory against Afghanistan, marking his first ODI series win as captain. He also finished as the series' top scorer with 238 runs and won Player of the Series.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's impressive ODI form puts veteran Rohit Sharma's place in the Indian team under scrutiny ahead of the England tour. Captain Shubman Gill acknowledged the selection dilemma.
