India remain firmly in control of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle after taking a 178-run first-innings lead on a rain-hit third day. Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar played a key role with four wickets and later praised his experienced spin partner Ravindra Jadeja for his remarkable consistency.Speaking after the day’s play, Suthar said…
Ravindra Jadeja, Devdutt Padikkal Devdutt Padikkal’s magnificent 167 remained the highlight as India finished Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at 460/9 in Galle. Despite losing seven wickets for 172 runs during a truncated day, India retained a commanding position after Sri Lanka’s bowlers fought back strongly in the final two sessions.Heavy…
India’s Devdutt Padikkal (ANI Photo) Devdutt Padikkal’s sensational innings came to an end in the opening Test against Sri Lanka as the India batter was dismissed for a magnificent 167 off 230 balls in Galle. Padikkal, who had struck his maiden Test century on Day 1, continued his remarkable run on the rain-affected second day…
India’s Devdutt Padikkal celebrates his century during the day one of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India in Galle, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Devdutt Padikkal made a strong statement in India’s first Test against Sri Lanka, dominating the opening day in Galle and strengthening his case…
India’s KL Rahul (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) KL Rahul’s condition after retiring hurt on the opening day of India’s first Test against Sri Lanka is not a major concern, with batting coach Sitanshu Kotak saying the senior batter is “fine now” after suffering cramps.Rahul scored a patient 77 off 162 balls before leaving the field during…
Galle: India’s Rishabh Pant, left, and Devdutt Padikkal on day one of the first test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka. (PTI Photo) Devdutt Padikkal stole the spotlight on a memorable opening day as India finished 288/2 against Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium…
Rishabh Pant (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka’s last Test win against India came under Angelo Mathews in 2015 in Galle—the venue for the first Test starting on Saturday. He was a new captain thenWhile all the talk leading up to the series has been around spinners playing the key role, Mathews highlighted that playing…
Sarfaraz Khan and Gautam Gambhir (Agency Image) Sarfaraz Khan’s return to the Indian Test squad has sparked a fresh selection debate ahead of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, with the Mumbai batter competing with Dhruv Jurel for a place in the playing XI.Sarfaraz was brought back into the squad after Sai Sudharsan…
Sarfaraz Khan (Getty Images) Sarfaraz Khan has been named as Sai Sudharsan’s replacement in India’s squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, with the selectors opting for experience as the left-hander continues his recovery from a right toe stress reaction.The BCCI confirmed on Sunday that Sudharsan has been ruled out of the series….
India’s Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, starting in Galle on August 15. TimesofIndia.com has learnt that the star seamer continues to feel discomfort in his left knee after an initial assessment at the BCCI CoE (Centre of Excellence). The stakeholders have decided that it’s…