India Vs Sri Lanka

Jurel reveals how Pant's advice helps him while batting alongside him

Dhruv Jurel's Instagram bio is simple yet catchy. It reads Mamba Mentality - a term coined by basketball legend Kobe Bryant to describe his efforts to become the best version of himself. Jurel's unbeaten 115 on the second day of the second Test against Sri Lanka here on Monday was a testimony of his devotion to that motto. At one end, Rishabh Pant, with whom he built a 112-run stand, was playing in his archetypal way for 63, but Jurel concentrated on his strengths to accumulate runs. Jurel explained his batting methods while batting alongside a sparkling shot-maker like Pant. "We all know Pant is such a terrific player and what he has done for India in Australia and England. So, whenever he is in, I only seek his advice, because he has so much experience. So, I always ask him for advice as, what I should do in a particular situation," Jurel said in the post-day press conference and dedicated his second Test hundred to his parents. But does he get tempted to copy the dominating way

ICC penalises Jaiswal, Fernando with 25% match fee fine for heated exchange

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka seamer Asitha Fernando were on Monday fined 25 per cent of their match fee for an on-field altercation on day one of the second Test in Colombo. The duo was also handed a demerit point each. The players were involved in a confrontation after Fernando dismissed Jaiswal in the 17th over of India's first innings. Jaiswal walked towards Fernando and the two exchanged words, following which Fernando moved his head towards Jaiswal. In response, Jaiswal leant in, resulting in their heads making contact. "Both players admitted the offences and accepted the sanctions proposed by Andy Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for formal hearings," ICC said in a statement. "Both players were found to have breached Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any

Jaiswal responds to Bhogle over Asitha clash assessment during Colombo Test

Both Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando have been fined 25% of their match fees and handed one demerit point by the ICC a day after the clash

IND vs SL 2nd Test: No place for Kuldeep Yadav as India opt to bat first

India handed a debut to spin bowling all-rounder Saransh Jain as captain Shubman Gill elected to bat against Sri Lanka in the second Test here on Sunday. India have an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match series, having won the opening Test at Galle by a massive 165 runs. For Sri Lanka, batters Kamil Mishara and Pasindu Sooryabandara are making their Test debut. Teams: India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Saransh Jain, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna. Sri Lanka: Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando.

IND vs SL 1st Test: Suthar-Pant shine as India thrash Sri Lanka by 165 runs

The exceptionally gifted Manav Suthar gave India temporary deliverance from their red-ball turmoil, leading the 165-run dismantling of Sri Lanka in the first Test with a match haul of 10-wicket on the fifth and final day here on Wednesday. The visitors now lead the two-match series 1-0 and it became all the more special as it was India's 600th Test match. Once Suthar got his 10th scalp of Test, Shubman Gill must have heaved a sigh of relief as there was a heavy downpour within five minutes after the end of the game. This victory at a traditionally spin-ruled venue like Galle will give India oodles of confidence after their struggles against New Zealand and South Africa at home on rather similar pitches. Starting the final day from 84 for four needing a further 288 to cross an improbable line, Sri Lanka delayed the inevitable for a session and a bit but eventually folded for 206, succumbing to the guiles of the young Indian left-arm spinner. Suthar (6/55) ran through the Lankan la

IND vs SL live streaming: Where to watch 1st Test Day 5 action live?

Suthar was India's standout performer with the ball. The left-arm spinner claimed four wickets in the first innings and six in the second, finishing the match with 10 wickets

IND vs SL live streaming: Where to watch 1st Test Day 4 action live?

Pant hit 66 and Padikkal added 44 after his first-innings 167, helping India set Sri Lanka 372 - beyond Galle's highest successful fourth-innings chase.

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.

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

IND vs SL: Will Sarfaraz get direct entry to India Playing 11 in 1st Test?

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar's arrival in Colombo has added to the significance of the selection discussions, with India's World Test Championship campaign also at stake.

IND vs SL: Sai Sudharsan ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series with injury

Talented top order batter B Sai Sudharsan was on Saturday ruled out of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka after failing to recover from a big toe injury sustained during the India A tour of the island nation last month. Sudharsan, who scored two tons in two 'A' Test matches, was hit during the second game against Sri Lanka 'A' and since then has been in rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. "Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. Doctors have advised more time for biological healing. Significant improvement, but not yet sufficient for a safe return to Test cricket," according to the update from the Sports Science team which is monitoring the rehabilitation of the player. The Sports Science team has informed the management and national selection committee. The medical cum fitness advice for Sudharsan reads: "Rehabilitation, strength & conditioning, and cricket-specific loads should be increased gradually and under close

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.

CoE faces scrutiny after Jasprit Bumrah's late withdrawal from Lanka Tests

A glaring communication disconnect between the Centre of Excellence's (CoE) sports science and medical team and the senior national men's selection committee has come into sharp focus once again, with Jasprit Bumrah's absence from the Test series against Sri Lanka emerging as the latest example. It has been learnt that national selection committee was initially made to believe that Bumrah will be available for the Sri Lanka series, starting August 15, before it was realised that his injury is more serious than what was expected. There was a virtual meeting between the top officials of CoE, including VVS Laxman, and head of selection committee Ajit Agarkar on Monday to discuss the injury management issue of centrally contracted players. While injuries are a part and parcel of sport, the performance of the sports science team at the state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence with all modern amenities available, hasn't been something to write home about. The BCCI has been without an offici

Auqib Nabi receives maiden India Test call-up, replaces Bumrah in SL Tests

Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi on Monday replaced injured Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka, becoming the first player from the Kashmir valley to get selected in India's Test squad. Bumrah, originally named in the squad, has been ruled out of the tour as he has not yet fully recovered from the left knee injury sustained during the ODI series against England. It is Nabi's maiden call-up to the senior national team. "The Men's Selection Committee has named Auqib Nabi as Bumrah's replacement. The Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler earns his maiden call-up to the senior national team," the BCCI said in a statement. The 29-year-old Nabi, who hails from a remote village in Kashmir's Baramulla, is the third player from J&K after Parvez Rasool and Umran Malik to get a senior national team call-up. Rasool and Malik played for India in limited overs format. Nabi had claimed 104 wickets across the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, including 60 wickets in the ...

Injury blow for India! Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Test series vs Sri Lanka

Premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss India's two-Test tour of Sri Lanka as he is yet to recover from his knee injury. The swelling in his knee seems to be more serious than it initially looked and the Sports Science team at Bengaluru's Centre of Excellence doesn't want to rush the seasoned pacer to the grind of international cricket, keeping in mind a packed calendar ahead. The Sri Lanka series begins August 15 in Galle. The 32 year old had missed out on the third ODI against England at Lord's after sustaining an impact injury. He recently reported at the Centre Of Excellence in Bengaluru and was expected to be match-fit by the time series begins in two weeks. However it has been learnt that Bumrah is still feeling some discomfort and even if he gets fit before August 15 or the second Test starting August 23, the medical team isn't sure if Test match is correct format due to a massive workload on the docile tracks. It will be interesting to see of selectors pick Jammu and

India load up on spin for Sri Lanka Tests as WTC hopes face stern test

Four spinners give India variety for conditions expected to favour turn, but concerns remain over batting against spin, Bumrah's fitness and the side's demanding WTC qualification equation

Vaibhav shines with fiery fifty as IND-A beat SL-A to lift tri-series title

Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi saved his best for the final, smashing a breathtaking 29-ball 94 as India A thrashed Sri Lanka A by 66 runs to clinch the Team Tri-Series title, here on Sunday. The 15-year-old blazed 10 fours and eight sixes in a record 11-ball List A fifty, powering India A to a daunting 377/9 after Sri Lanka A opted to bowl. With a mountain of runs to chase, Sri Lanka A never really got going and were bowled out for 311 in 47.1 overs, losing wickets at regular intervals. There was little resistance in the chase apart from Sadeera Samarawickrama (52; 44 balls) and Wanuja Sahhan who top-scored with a 69-ball 62. For India A, new-ball bowler Yash Thakur led the attack with 3/45 in 7 overs, while Vipraj Nigam wrapped the tail with 3/60 in 9.1 overs. Skipper Tilak Varma capped a fine all-round outing with a tidy 1/11 from two overs. Sooryavanshi's breathtaking assault had put India A firmly in command early in the innings, while Varma later anchored the effort wit

IND A vs SL A: Sooryavanshi slams 11-ball fifty, fastest in List A cricket

Teenager sensation Sooryavanshi falls six runs short of a century after smashing 94 off 29 balls against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla

Can India solve their spin problem before Sri Lanka Test challenge?

India have lost five of their last nine Tests on spin-friendly tracks and now face a Sri Lankan side whose home success still rests heavily on slow bowling