Josh Hazlewood has entered an exclusive chapter of Australian cricket history, becoming only the ninth Australian bowler to reach 300 Test wickets during the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin. The milestone came as the experienced seamer claimed his 14th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, underlining his value to Australia after a long spell on…
India’s 80th Independence Day brought a wave of patriotic messages from across the cricket fraternity, with former captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli among the prominent names extending their greetings to fans. As the country celebrated its Independence Day on August 15, cricketers past and present took to social media to mark the occasion and…
Bangladesh strengthened their position in the first Test against Australia in Darwin as the hosts reached 161/4 at stumps on Day 3, still trailing by 67 runs after another difficult day with the bat. Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling, combined with Australia’s early batting troubles, left the home side facing an uphill battle heading into the final…
Devdutt Padikkal produced a memorable moment on India’s Independence Day, as he smashed his maiden Test century against Sri Lanka in the opening Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Promoted to the crucial No. 3 position, the left-hander responded to the responsibility with a composed and stylish innings that immediately caught the attention of…
India finished the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at 288/2 after 73 overs, with Devdutt Padikkal unbeaten on a magnificent 131. The visitors, who won the toss and chose to bat first, enjoyed a largely dominant day at the Galle International Stadium despite rain interruptions late in the evening. Padikkal’s composed…
Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam was forced to leave a warm-up game early after taking a painful blow to his hand, raising concerns about his fitness just days before the start of the three-match Test series against England. Babar was batting on five for the Professional County Club Select XI when an awkward rising delivery…
The two-match Sri Lanka-India Test series gets underway on August 15, 2026, with both teams desperate for valuable points in the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle. The series could prove crucial for their hopes of climbing the standings and keeping their WTC campaigns alive. India currently sit fifth in the table with a points…
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill led a special flag-hoisting ceremony in Galle on Friday as the Indian team marked the country’s 80th Independence Day ahead of the historic first Test against Sri Lanka. Team India celebrates Independence Day in Galle The Indian cricket team came together at the Galle International…
India have suffered a major setback ahead of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup and Asian Games, with Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out of both tournaments after suffering a high-grade tear in her right hamstring. The injury occurred while she was playing for Southern Brave against Welsh Fire in The Hundred in England on August 3, and…
Tanzid Hasan Tamim etched his name into Bangladesh cricket history on Day 2 of the first Test against Australia in Darwin, becoming the first Bangladeshi batter to score a Test century on Australian soil. His composed hundred came at a crucial stage as Bangladesh continued to dominate after bowling Australia out for 198. Tanzid Hasan…
Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane is ready to enter a new phase of his cricket career, with the veteran set to make his Test commentary debut during India’s upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka. Ajinkya Rahane joins commentary panel for SL vs IND Test series Rahane will trade his playing kit for a microphone when…
Sri Lanka and India are set to renew their Test rivalry when the two sides meet in the first match of the two-Test series at the Galle International Stadium on August 15. With both teams boasting a blend of experienced campaigners and exciting younger players, the series promises plenty of intriguing individual battles. The opening…
