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IND vs SL live streaming: Where to watch 1st Test Day 3 action live?

The live streaming of the India vs Sri Lanka first Test will be available on the SonyLIV mobile app and website.

IND vs SL 1st Test: Siraj strikes early after India are bowled out for 462

India resumed Day 3 at 460 for nine but could add only two runs before their innings came to an end.

IND vs SL live streaming: Where to watch 1st Test Day 2 action live?

Devdutt Padikkal went past 150 as India recovered from two quick wickets to strengthen their position against Sri Lanka on Day 2 of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Sunday.

Historic day for Bangladesh! Tigers seal maiden Test win in Australia

Bangladesh scripted history in Darwin with their maiden Test win in Australia as Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Hasan Mahmud starred with the ball.

IND vs SL 1st Test: Padikkal's maiden ton puts India on top at Galle

Devdutt Padikkal struck an unbeaten 131 on his Test return as India reached 288 for two against Sri Lanka at stumps on Day 1 of the first Test in Galle.

India's 600th Test puts history, red-ball revival in focus at Galle

Gill-led side faces stern spin challenge against Sri Lanka as Gambhir looks to arrest recent Test slide

Virat's intensity inspires others to stretch limits when fielding: T Dilip

Former India fielding coach T Dilip says Virat Kohli's relentless intensity has a contagious effect on the team and pushes at least five other players to "stretch their limits" whenever they share the ground with him. Dilip, whose nearly five-year stint with the Indian team ended after the recent tour of England, also lauded Kohli's ability to maintain the same intensity in training and matches as one of the biggest influences on India's fielding standards. "When it comes to Virat Kohli, intensity is non-negotiable. You have seen him in the powerplay, how he is as a batsman, whether at cover or short mid-wicket, with his reflexes and with his dives, is admirable," Dilip told 'JioStar'. "Even in the last series, he was putting in those dives and was sharp, always at you all the time. "Even at this juncture of his career, he runs from long-on to long-on at either end during the death overs, and he is the first one to run out of the circle when the field is spread, and that's a fabulo

Gurnoor could be India's X-Factor in Jasprit Bumrah's absence: Maharoof

Former Sri Lanka allrounder Farveez Maharoof feels rookie pacer Gurnoor Brar could be the 'X-Factor' in absence of Jasprit Bumrah and says he would be tempted to hand the 26-year-old his Test debut in the two-match series against Sri Lanka, beginning in Galle on Saturday. Under pressure following home series defeat to South Africa, fifth-placed India will be without pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah when they resume Test action with a two-match tour of Sri Lanka. Mohammed Siraj is expected to lead the pace attack but there is a speculation whether inexperienced Brar could make his Test debut replacing Prasidh Krishna who played in the last Test against Afghanistan. "The ability to reverse-swing the ball, especially with the older ball, is something Bumrah brings, and that is going to be a massive miss for India," Maharoof replied to a PTI query in a virtual media interaction organised by Sony Sports Network. "That is where I think they could lack some wicket-taking ability. Mohammed Si

Cricket Scotland, KNCB criticise ICC's changes to ODI World Cup format

Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) on Monday said the changes to next year's ODI World Cup format "risk weakening the integrity and credibility of international cricket", questioning the process through which the changes have been introduced. While the 2027 ODI World Cup will have a total of 14 countries, the teams ranked 12th, 13th and 14th will face off in a qualifying round from which only one team will progress to join the final 12 sides. These 12 teams will be further divided into two groups of six each for the main round. The two national boards issued a joint statement on Monday criticising the global governing body's decision to change the format with less than 18 months left for the competition, which will be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. "Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association are deeply disappointed by the International Cricket Council's recent decision to implement significant structural changes to the ICC Men'

Sarfaraz Khan replaces injured Sudharsan in India squad for Sri Lanka Tests

Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan on Sunday replaced injured Sai Sudharsan in the Indian squad for the Test series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15. The left-handed Sudarshan had suffered a toe injury during the India A tour last month and is recovering at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru. The BCCI said Sudarshan has made significant progress in his recovery and its medical team is closely monitoring his progress. "The men's Selection Committee has named Sarfaraz Khan as a replacement for Sai Sudharsan for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka," BCCI said in a release. "He will link up with the Indian squad in Colombo before the team travels to Galle for the first Test match, starting August 15, 2026." The 28-year-old Sarfaraz has played six Tests for India, his last being a game against New Zealand in Mumbai in 2024. India's updated squad: Shubman Gill (Captain), KL Rahul (Vice-Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravindra Jadeja

Jemimah Rodrigues injury raises doubt over India's Asia Cup preparation

India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the ongoing Hundred after suffering a hamstring injury while playing for Southern Brave, putting her participation in the upcoming Women's T20 Asia Cup in doubt. Southern Brave confirmed on Saturday that Rodrigues has been replaced by Australian all-rounder Charlie Knott for the remainder of the tournament. "We can confirm that due to an injury suffered by Jemimah Rodrigues, we've signed Charli Knott as our injury replacement for the remainder of The Hundred. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Jemi," Southern Brave posted on X. The 25-year-old has scored 143 runs with a highest of 42 not out in six innings for the Brave at an average of 35.75 and a strike rate of 131.19. The Women's T20 Asia Cup begins on August 28, with India starting their campaign against Thailand on August 30. Jemimah has just under three weeks to recover from the injury to be fit for the continental tournament.

Rishabh Pant seeks Dhami's help to buy land in Uttarakhand, CM assures help

Pant made the request to Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami in a late-night post on X, formerly Twitter, at 12:46 am on Saturday.

Rahane joins Amsterdam Flames for inaugural European T20 Premier League

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane on Friday joined Amsterdam Flames as a marquee player in the inaugural European T20 Premier League, hoping to make global impact through the opportunity that came to him the day he announced his international retirement. The tournament is scheduled to be played between August 26 to September 20 across Dublin, Ireland, and the Hague, Netherlands. "It's a great opportunity for me. When I announced my retirement...I think the same day this opportunity came up. I took a day to probably think through it. (Flames co-owner) Steve (Waugh), personally, called me and asked me about if I'm interested to play for his team," Rahane, who retired late last month, told PTI in an interview facilitated by ETPL. "The amount of experience I have, the amount of cricket I have played for so many years with a certain attitude, certain mindset, I thought it's a great opportunity for me to go out there, probably create an impact globally. "Share my experience with other

India's Test debut factory keeps growing, but careers remain hard to build

India introduced 68 Test debutants between 2006 and 2026, but only a handful became long-term pillars as fierce competition reshaped the national side

Women's Asia Cup begins on Aug 28; IND vs PAK clash on September 5

India will face arch-rivals Pakistan in the marquee clash of the Women's T20 Asia Cup on September 5 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the Asian Cricket Council announced on Thursday. The eighth-team tournament will begin on August 28, with Hong Kong taking on Thailand in the opening Group A fixture, and will run until September 13. Group A features seven-time champions India, Pakistan, Thailand, Hong Kong and China. Defending champions Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE and Indonesia have been placed in Group B. The sixth edition of the Women's Asia Cup to be played in the T20 format will see teams compete in a single round-robin group stage. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals, scheduled for September 10 (A1 vs B2) and September 11 (A2 vs B1), with the final on September 13. In Group B, Sri Lanka will face Bangladesh on September 6, with hosts UAE and Indonesia completing the pool. Sri Lanka enter the tournament as defending champions, while Bang

India vs Sri Lanka XI live streaming: Where to watch warm-up match today?

Gill suffered an impact injury to his right ring finger during Thursday's practice session and will sit out the opening day as a precautionary measure.

Tan concerned over Satwik's shoulder injury ahead of World Championships

India's men's doubles coach Tan Kim Her on Tuesday said Satwiksairaj Rankireddy's recurring shoulder injury remains the biggest concern ahead of the BWF World Championships, even as he backed the former world No. 1 pair to challenge for the title if they remain mentally strong. Satwik and Chirag, bronze medallists at the 2022 and 2025 World Championships, head into this year's edition after missing a few tournaments because of Satwik's shoulder injury. The Asian Games gold medallists, who returned to winning ways with the Singapore Open Super 750 title in June, have received a first-round bye as one of the seeded combinations. "His shoulder is almost fully recovered now. He is ready now," Tan told a select group of reporters on the sidelines of the draw ceremony for the World Championships, which begin here on August 17. "He has gone under rehab. I think now he is improving a lot. Of course, the rehab is still there but he is getting much better. Chirag is fully 100 per cent ...

Agarkar's future under cloud? VVS Laxman emerges as successor: Report

According to a report, Agarkar was initially expected to receive an extension until the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Zaheer Khan takes co-owner role with Jaffna Kings in Lanka Premier League

Former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan on Tuesday became the co-owner of four-time champions Jaffna Kings in the Lanka Premier League (LPL). The Stockholm-based global sports ownership group Anchor Sports AB completed the acquisition of the Kings, and has officially rebranded the team as Anchor Jaffna Kings. Zaheer joins Anchor Sports owner Nagendra Siddoutam as co-owner as the group continues to expand its presence in global franchise cricket. The Kings are the current table toppers with 11 points from eight matches. Welcoming the new ownership, Anil Mohan Sankhdhar, Founder and CEO of Innovative Production Group (IPG), the official rights holder of the Lanka Premier League, said: "We welcome Anchor Sports on board and to the LPL family as they take over the iconic Jaffna franchise. We are confident that Anchors Sports will build on this remarkable legacy, bringing fresh vision and energy to the franchise." Sri Lanka Cricket had terminated the franchise agreement with Sports Commun

Pakistan Cricket Board contests disclosure order in Islamabad High Court

The Pakistan Cricket Board has moved the Islamabad High Court, challenging Pakistan Information Commission orders directing it to disclose confidential financial records, players' contracts and employee salary details. The PIC has issued the directives under the Right of Access to Information Act, 2017 on July 9, seeking the PCB's annual budgets for the financial years 2023-26, expenditure break-ups, players' and employees' contracts, and salary details. The commission has also sought details of the players and officials who travelled to this year's T20 World Cup, besides expenditure incurred and steps taken to upgrade Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. A PCB source said this was a "Catch-22 situation" since if they complied with the PIC directives, it could trigger similar demands from other institutions and committees for access to its financial dealings, including those related to the Pakistan Super League. Challenging the PIC directives, the PCB has argued that it operates in a highl