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Rahul credits India A tours for the manner in which younger players have embraced Test cricket
19.08.2026
The Sri Lanka head coach is hopeful a busy Test schedule will help them gain momentum in the format
19.08.2026
Sri Lanka could be without three first-choice batters as they look to bounce back after losing in Galle
19.08.2026
Ollie Robinson gives England the perfect start on the opening morning of the first Test against Pakistan by trapping Azan Awais lbw with the first ball of the day at Headingley.
19.08.2026
Ollie Robinson gives England the perfect start on the opening morning of the first Test against Pakistan by trapping Azan Awais lbw with the first ball of the day at Headingley.
19.08.2026
The defeat against Bangladesh was a shocker not only for Australian cricket fans, but for the cricketing world. Alex Carey, Australia's national cricket team wicketkeeper, ahead of the second and final Test match of the series against Bangladesh, vowed to...
19.08.2026
Indian left-arm spinner Manav Suthar achieved a rare bowling milestone that eluded legends like Jasprit Bumrah and Garry Sobers in the first Test against Sri Lanka. The 24-year-old claimed a 10-wicket match haul in only his second Test, helping India secu...
19.08.2026
The India National Cricket Team defeated the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team by 165 runs in the first Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle, on Wednesday to take a 0-1 lead in the two-match Test series. After the match, opener KL Rahul wa...
19.08.2026
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team head coach Gary Kirsten has opened up about his conversation with India National Cricket Team head coach Gautam Gambhir after the hosts lost the two-match Test series opener in Galle on August 19.India defeated Sri Lanka by...
19.08.2026
Cheteshwar Pujara suggested that Manav Suthar not invest too much in the Indian Premier League (IPL), as he could be a long-term prospect for the India National Cricket Team in Tests. After Suthar's 10-fer against Sri Lanka in Galle, questions inevitably...
19.08.2026
The India National Cricket Team, led by Shubman Gill, has given their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2027 hopes a huge boost after beating Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test of the ongoing two-match Test series at Galle on Wednesday, August...
19.08.2026
Root hopes seamers can exploit overheads and "a bit of top moisture" on first morning
19.08.2026
SA call up fast bowlers Caitlin Wyngaard and Nthabiseng Nini, as well as offspinner Luyanda Nzuza as they look to fast-track new talent on this tour
19.08.2026
Speaking on the morning of the opening Test against Pakistan, Joe Root says he's "really excited" to be England captain for a second time and has called on his team to build on the foundations laid by former skipper Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum.
19.08.2026
Ollie Robinson gives England the perfect start on the opening morning of the first Test against Pakistan by trapping Azan Awais lbw with the first ball of the day at Headingley.
19.08.2026
Speaking on the morning of the opening Test against Pakistan, Joe Root says he's "really excited" to be England captain for a second time and has called on his team to build on the foundations laid by former skipper Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum.
19.08.2026
Ollie Robinson gives England the perfect start on the opening morning of the first Test against Pakistan by trapping Azan Awais lbw with the first ball of the day at Headingley.
19.08.2026
India National Cricket Team secured a dominant 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-match series in Galle. Devdutt Padikkal was the star performer for the visitors and was named the Player of the Match after playing a brilliant knoc...
19.08.2026
India National Cricket Team captain Shubman Gill has showered rich praise on Manav Suthar and Devdutt Padikkal for their match-winning efforts in the team’s massive 165-run win over the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team in the first Test at Galle on Wednesd...
19.08.2026
Saint Lucia Kings will face Guyana Amazon Warriors in Match 11 of the Caribbean Premier League 2026 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet on Wednesday, August 19 (local time). Both teams will look to strengthen their position early in...
19.08.2026
The ICC Test Rankings had a change on Wednesday afternoon, as the England National Cricket Team vice-captain Harry Brook became the No.1 Test batter. He surpassed the Australia National Cricket Team opener Travis Head, who was at the top previously. The c...
19.08.2026
Niroshan Dickwella fell on 12 off 17 in the first session of the final day, moments after bantering with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who goaded him to play the hook
19.08.2026
The selection committee and the white-ball team management felt players required rest after the National Champions Cup ended and an impending international home season
19.08.2026
Latest scorecard from the first Test between Sri Lanka and India in Galle.
15.08.2026
Latest scorecard from the first Test between Sri Lanka and India in Galle.
15.08.2026
The relationship between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) management and MS Dhoni is reportedly not on the same page as it used to be a few years back. The strain between the management and their former captain resulted from a few decisions taken by the fran...
19.08.2026
India registered a dominant victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle. The visitors registered a 165-run win after bowling Sri Lanka out for 206 in their second innings.In this article, we will take a look at the updated WTC Points Table after the...
19.08.2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering moving the upcoming Duleep Trophy final from the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The final could be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru or the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chenna...
19.08.2026
The Australia National Cricket Team were stunned by the Bangladesh National Cricket Team in the first Test at the MCG 2 in Darwin, where the Bangla Tigers completely outplayed the No.1 Test side as they defeated them by 9 wickets. Ahead of the second Test...
19.08.2026
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team had the opportunity to create history, defeating India in Galle by chasing a 372-run target. On Day 5, a well-fought contest between India and Sri Lanka was expected. Instead, the first of the two-match Test series ended in...
19.08.2026
The India National Cricket Team, led by Shubman Gill, has given their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2027 hopes a huge boost after beating Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test of the ongoing two-match Test series at Galle on Wednesday, August...
19.08.2026
The ICC Test Rankings had a change on Wednesday afternoon, as the England National Cricket Team vice-captain Harry Brook became the No.1 Test batter. He surpassed the Australia National Cricket Team opener Travis Head, who was at the top previously. The c...
19.08.2026
Niroshan Dickwella fell on 12 off 17 in the first session of the final day, moments after bantering with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who goaded him to play the hook
19.08.2026
Matt Renshaw has returned to Australia's Test squad for the second Test against Bangladesh and is in line to play a Test after two-and-a-half years
19.08.2026
India displayed the required patience and persistence to seal a 165-run win against a resolute Sri Lanka middle order on a slow pitch
19.08.2026
India National Cricket Team batter Tilak Varma was spotted blushing hard during his recent appearance in an Instagram video with the Indian model Naela Paul. The duration of the video was short, but throughout the video, the Indian cricketer was smiling a...
19.08.2026
Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh raised concerns over Mohammed Siraj’s bowling pace during Day 5 (August 19) of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Ganesh said that Siraj was bowling slower than usual and questi...
19.08.2026
Indian opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal unsettled Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella with on-field banter during the final day of the Galle Test on Tuesday, August 19. Dickwella was dismissed after the exchange with Jaiswal, further denting...
19.08.2026
Michael Vaughan and Stuart Broad are expecting to see a whitewash in the England vs Pakistan Test series. Both of the former cricketers opined that the host nation should defeat Pakistan 3-0 in the three-match Test series, starting today at the Headingley...
19.08.2026
Jamaica Kingsmen were 0 for 2 and 54 for 4 before Rovman Powell and Keemo Paul powered them to 181 and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots never really got going in the chase
19.08.2026
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are examining all of the available options before taking a final decision on appointing their next head coach. The franchise legend MS Dhoni is reportedly handling the matter on his own. As the franchise is not in any hurry, the...
19.08.2026
Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Afridi produced a career-best spell in the National Champions Cup 2026 final, helping Gold secure the domestic one-day title in dominant fashion. The left-arm fast bowler took seven wickets, including a hat-trick, to lead Paki...
19.08.2026
A viral social media post claiming that former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist insulted MS Dhoni while calling Virat Kohli the greatest chaser of all time is false. There is no credible evidence that Gilchrist made the alleged comments or criticize...
19.08.2026
Jamaica Kingsmen were 0 for 2 and 54 for 4 before Rovman Powell and Keemo Paul powered them to 181 and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots never really got going in the chase
19.08.2026
North Delhi Strikers will face South Delhi Superstarz in Match 34 of the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday (August 19) afternoon. The Strikers have lost their last three matches and slipped to fifth in the points table wit...
19.08.2026
Sai Kishore will miss the remainder of the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) as he joins county cricket club Gloucestershire for the remainder of its six county games this season. The spinner shared a video from his official Instagram profile to an...
19.08.2026
New Delhi Tigers will face West Delhi Lions in Match 35 of the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday (August 19) evening. The two teams met in the tournament opener, when West Delhi Lions beat New Delhi Tigers by 21 r...
19.08.2026
England and Pakistan will begin their Test battle at Headingley, Leeds, where they meet in the opening match of the 2026 tour on 19th August at 3:30 PM IST.Get the best ENG vs PAK Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match in...
19.08.2026
A crucial league contest awaits in Chennai as Dindigul Dragons meet Trichy Grand Cholas in the twenty-second match of the Tamil Nadu T20 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium on 19th August at 7:30 PM IST.Get the best DD vs TGC Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricke...
19.08.2026
Joe Root and Jordan Cox look ahead to the first Test against Pakistan.
18.08.2026