Sonal Dinusha wins ICC Player of the Month after India series
Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for August 2026, the first such award of his career, after scoring 420 runs at an average of…
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Dinusha century, Sri Lanka lower order fight back but follow on enforced
Sri Lanka were made to follow on after being bowled out for 290 in reply to India’s 503/9 declared on day three of the second Test in Colombo. Sonal Dinusha scored 103,…
Bhogle says key moment shifted Test from Sri Lanka
Commentator Harsha Bhogle has identified the exact moment the second Test between India and Sri Lanka slipped away from the hosts. Speaking on air, Bhogle pointed to a passage of play on…
Kaif Questions Gill’s Use of Kuldeep in Sri Lanka Test
Former India batter Mohammad Kaif criticised captain Shubman Gill for giving Kuldeep Yadav short spells during India’s first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle. Kuldeep bowled 24 overs across both innings, the…
Test cricket is dying, warns Sri Lanka great Chaminda Vaas
Former Sri Lankan fast bowler Chaminda Vaas has urged cricket boards worldwide to prioritise preserving Test and ODI formats as T20s and franchise leagues gain preference. Vaas, who took 355 Test and…
Jadeja recalls 2017 Galle Test win with gratitude
Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has reflected on the 2017 Galle Test victory against Sri Lanka, calling it a special memory from his long career. The left-arm spinner and middle-order batsman took…
Gambhir and Kirsten discuss coaching, Test cricket in Galle
India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Sri Lanka coach Gary Kirsten had a post-match conversation during the first Test in Galle, focusing on coaching challenges and their shared values around Test cricket…
Ajinkya Rahane leaves all in splits with Ravi Shastri mimicry on air
Ajinkya Rahane impersonated Ravi Shastri on air during commentary for the first Test between Sri Lanka and India in Galle, triggering laughter in the studio. The former India captain, working as a…
Manav Suthar takes 10 wickets as India win Galle Test
Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar took a 10-wicket match haul, his second successive five-for in only his second Test, as India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test at Galle…
Rain threat spurred India to Galle win: KL Rahul
India vice-captain KL Rahul said the visitors were determined to push for a result against Sri Lanka in the first Test because they knew heavy rain was approaching. The weather arrived just…
