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‘Labuschagne has been in that sort of form for 2 yrs’: Hayden on AUS No.3 issue
August 16, 2026 22:50 IST
Labuschagne contributed just 1 and 31 in both the innings vs Bangladesh as the batter's struggle for runs continued.
Dhruv Jurel after 51 against Sri Lanka in 1st Test: ‘There is no pressure’
August 16, 2026 19:54 IST
Dhruv Jurel overcame a recent poor run of scores by making 51 and helping India reach 460/9 after Day 2 in Galle.
How persistent rain dictated India’s approach on the second day of Galle Test
August 16, 2026 19:18 IST
Only 43 overs were possible, from which India plundered 172 runs; but hopes of batting only once looks bleak
‘I’ve dreamt of this moment’: Padikkal after scoring 167 vs SL in 1st Test
August 16, 2026 19:03 IST
India reached 460/9 at stumps on a rain-truncated second day of their opening Test against Sri Lanka.
Tanzid, Hasan and system behind Bangladesh’s historic Darwin win over Australia
August 16, 2026 18:16 IST
Bangladesh’s historic Darwin victory against Australia was the product of a gradual transformation in their red-ball cricket, with stronger domestic structures, better preparation for pace-friendly conditions and a growing belief that they can compete with the world’s best.
In numbers: Why Bangladesh’s historic win over Australia is bigger than it looks
August 16, 2026 12:08 IST
Bangladesh’s historic Darwin win over Australia rewrote several records while ending decades of Asian frustration Down Under.
From 54 all out to Darwin history: How Bangladesh stunned Australia
August 16, 2026 11:54 IST
Bangladesh’s historic nine-wicket win over Australia in Darwin was more than an upset - it was a coming-of-age moment that showcased their pace-bowling strength, resilience and growing belief in Test cricket.
Michael Hussey on Stephen Fleming becoming England coach: ‘He has fire and ice’
August 16, 2026 10:45 IST
The England role will be Stephen Fleming’s first-ever assignment as a red-ball coach, but Michael Hussey felt that a lot of the skills from white-ball to red-ball coaching were “transferable”.
WTC Points Table update after Bangladesh beat Australia: BAN dent AUS lead
August 16, 2026 10:44 IST
Check updated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table after Bangladesh stun Australia in the 1st Test in Darwin on Sunday.
Bangladesh inflict major Australia upset, record first Test win Down Under in Darwin
August 16, 2026 11:10 IST
Najmul Hossain Shanto's side made a remarkable turnaround just a week as Bangladesh record their first-ever Test win in Australia in only their third match in 23 years.
India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test day 2: IND 460/9 at Stumps vs SL in Galle
August 16, 2026 18:14 IST
Devdutt Padikkal is the top scorer for India with 167 runs. KL Rahul too chipped in with 82. Earlier, Indian skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bat first on a flat Galle wicket. Follow all the updates below
‘One of the best Test cricketers’: Pujara hails India batter after IND vs SL Day 1
August 16, 2026 09:34 IST
Pujara hailed KL Rahul's contributions at the top of the order, rating him among the best players in the format for India.
KL Rahul was cramping up, good to go on Day 2, says India batting coach
August 15, 2026 22:13 IST
KL Rahul scored 77 in 162 balls and was crucial's to India's stability on Day 1 before retiring hurt.
India put two years of spin trouble behind on dominant Day 1 in Sri Lanka
August 16, 2026 09:57 IST
Devdutt Padikkal’s fluent century and KL Rahul's gritted-out 77 leave Sri Lanka's bowling attack with one obvious hole
Padikkal finally answers India’s No. 3 question, with a century at Galle
August 15, 2026 20:06 IST
Devdutt Padikkal waited years for the chance. When it came, he took it inside 134 balls
Devdutt Padikkal cracks maiden Test hundred for IND vs SL in Galle
August 15, 2026 16:35 IST
Devdutt Padikkal got his maiden Test century in 134 balls.
‘Just to see the other names…’: Hazlewood on reaching 300 Test wickets
August 15, 2026 14:12 IST
Australian pacer Josh Hazelwood completed 300 Test wickets during his six-wicket haul against Bangladesh in the first Test at Darwin on Saturday
‘There were people in the stands shouting…’: Ollie Pope on England crowd jeers
August 15, 2026 13:35 IST
England batsman Ollie Pope has been recalled into the Test squad for the three-match series against Pakistan.
21-0: Spain break Australia’s incredible cricket world record with unbeaten run
August 15, 2026 10:41 IST
Ranked 28th in the men's ICC T20I team rankings, Spain's latest win was their 21st consecutive victory, a scintillating run they began three years ago.
IND vs SL, 1st Test: India 288/2 at stumps vs Sri Lanka on Day-1 in Galle
August 16, 2026 09:39 IST
Prabath Jayasuriya has been the lone wicket-taker for Sri Lanka against India's Shubman Gill. Yashasvi Jaiswal got run out, while KL Rahul retired hurt. Do stay with us to get all the updates from Galle in the 1st Test.
Galle weather update, India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Will rain affect play on Day 1?
August 15, 2026 08:18 IST
Brief spells of rain showers could interrupt the opening day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
India to start 600th Test on Independence Day in Galle: Relive milestone moments
August 15, 2026 07:50 IST
India become only the third team after England and Australia to feature in 600 Test matches as they open the series against Sri Lanka in Galle on Independence Day.
BCCI officials to meet chief selector Agarkar about tenure extension
August 15, 2026 07:28 IST
The meeting comes in light of differences of opinion between the selectors and the BCCI about the future of former India captain Rohit Sharma.
‘Tanzid’s been very impressive’: Ponting showers praise on Bangladesh centurion
August 14, 2026 20:42 IST
Tanzid Hasan scored his maiden Test hundred in 188 balls against the hosts on the second day of the Test before he was dismissed for a score of 101 runs off 197 balls by spinner Nathan Lyon.
Ranji Trophy-capped TNPL player fined Rs 1 lakh for anti-corruption breach
August 14, 2026 21:03 IST
The Indian Express understands that the Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) of the BCCI recovered a mobile phone — which the player had not declared — when he was in the Player and Match Officials Area (PMOA).
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