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Shubman Gill has faced multiple injury concerns since taking over as Test and ODI captain last year. (CREIMAS)

Gill's injury struggles a concern for 'Indian cricket's health', says ex-bowler

August 13, 2026 9:02 am

Having taken over as India's Test and ODI captain mid-way through 2025, Gill has faced multiple injury breaks in between.

KL Rahul of India plays a shot during Day 2 of the warm-up match between Sri Lanka XI and India at the NCC Ground, Colombo, Sri Lanka, on August 8, 2026.

Why KL Rahul wants to convert centuries to daddy hundreds

August 12, 2026 8:43 pm

The opener has been a picture of assurance in tough conditions, but the tendency to perish soon after reaching three figures would irritate him

Sri Lanka have announced their 15-man Test squad for the first match against India in Galle. (AP Photo)

Sri Lanka squad for first India Test: de Silva leads; Nissanka, Mendis ruled out

August 12, 2026 3:01 pm

Dhananjaya de Silva will lead the side while all-rounder Kamindu Mendis has been named his deputy in the first Test against India, starting August 15 at Galle.

'We have so much money': Kaif asks why experts are declining BCCI CoE contracts

August 12, 2026 2:17 pm

India's fitness situation has unravelled over the last fortnight, with several key international stars out injured ahead of the two-match Test tour to Sri Lanka.

Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of India's Sri Lanka tour after aggravating his left knee injury. (File Photo)

'Blame the coach and captain': Former India batter on Bumrah's injury management

August 12, 2026 10:04 am

Former India batter S Badrinath slammed the team management for the poor handling of Bumrah's situation ahead of a crucial stretch in the remainder of the season where India will feature in nine Tests.

Kuldeep Yadav's Test appearances stand at 18 in nine years ahead of the Sri Lanka series. (CREIMAS)

'Uska waqt aagaya': Inside Kuldeep Yadav's race against time before Sri Lanka

August 12, 2026 9:45 pm

Benched through India's tour of England, Kuldeep skipped his planned return to Kanpur for a stint of county cricket instead. His childhood coach and former India spinner Venkatapathy Raju explain why this series may be his last real chance.

Sarfaraz Khan vs Dhruv Jurel India vs Sri Lanka

Why India could turn to Sarfaraz Khan on Galle’s turning track over Dhruv Jurel

August 11, 2026 8:44 pm

Sarfaraz Khan’s arrival as Sai Sudharsan’s replacement for the Sri Lanka Tests has created an interesting selection dilemma between him and Dhruv Jurel.

India's spin coach Sairaj Bahutule said that (from left to right) Saransh Jain, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar have their own unique abilities. (BCCI/Creimas Photo)

India's spin lineup for 1st Test vs Sri Lanka to be decided in Galle

August 09, 2026 8:50 pm

Kuldeep Yadav bowled 18 overs in the first innings but did not bowl in the second innings, whereas Saransh Jain delivered 15 overs in the match.

Sarfaraz Khan replaces Sai Sudharsan in the India vs Sri Lanka test series. (Sportzpics and AP)

Sarfaraz Khan replaces injured Sai Sudharsan for India vs Sri Lanka Test series

August 09, 2026 8:07 pm

Sudharsan, who had suffered a toe injury last month during in India A’s tour to Sri Lanka, failed to recover on time and will hence sit out the 2-Test series, scheduled to start on August 15.

Mohammed Siraj of India plays a shot during Day 3 of the warm-up match between Sri Lanka XI and India at the NCC Ground, Colombo, Sri Lanka, on August 9, 2026.

Siraj finishes India's chase with hattrick of sixes vs SLC XI in warmup match

August 09, 2026 7:11 pm

Siraj started with a six off Sonal Dinusha in the 44th over before unleashing carnage on Keshara Nuwantha in the 45th and last over of the day, slogging him three sixes to different parts of the ground.