2nd Test: Dinusha’s century in vain as India bowl out SL for 290, enforce follow-on

IANS | August 26, 2026 10:33 AM

Colombo, Aug 26 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s determined resistance finally ended just five overs into the first session of Day 4 as India claimed the last two wickets to dismiss the hosts for 290 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, with Sonal Dinusha’s composed 103 the standout effort in an innings that otherwise struggled to keep pace with India’s imposing first-innings total. The result left Sri Lanka 213 runs behind, prompting India to enforce the follow-on and send the hosts back in to bat immediately.

‘Face the ball without facing the bowler’: Sooriyabandara unfazed by India’s attack after comeback knock

IANS | August 26, 2026 10:23 AM

Colombo, Aug 26 (IANS) Sri Lanka batter Pasindu Sooriyabandara said hard work in the nets helped him recover from the disappointment of a golden duck in the series opener as he produced a fighting innings of 80 against India, while also stressing the importance of batting long if Sri Lanka are to save the Test over the final two days.

2nd Test: When a challenge or responsibility comes my way, I really enjoy it, says Siraj

IANS | August 26, 2026 10:08 AM

Colombo, Aug 26 (IANS) India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj said he relishes the responsibility of leading the attack and is focused on building pressure on Sri Lanka despite not yet feeling at his best following a two-month break, as India pushed for the remaining two wickets ahead of Day 4 of the Test on Tuesday.

DPL 2026: East Delhi Riders conclude campaign with 10-run win against Purani Dilli 6

IANS | August 26, 2026 9:19 AM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) East Delhi Riders concluded their Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 campaign with a 10-run win over Purani Dilli 6 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

UPT20 League: Bhuvneshwar Kumar stars as Lucknow Falcons make it 3 wins in a row

IANS | August 26, 2026 1:06 AM

Lucknow, Aug 26 (IANS) Lucknow Falcons skipper and renowned India international Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a vintage new-ball masterclass to lead his team to a comprehensive six-wicket victory over the defending champions, Kashi Rudras, in match 20 of the UP T20 League 2026, which saw a full 20-over contest at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.

Dravid confident, recovering India can qualify for the WTC final

IANS | August 25, 2026 11:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) With India taking a strong position in the second Test against Sri Lanka and set to play seven more games in the next few months, former India captain Rahul Dravid believes the team can qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final from this stage.

‘Hopefully, he’ll be behind the stumps for us tomorrow’: Morkel on Pant

IANS | August 25, 2026 9:13 PM

Colombo, Aug 25 (IANS) India are hopeful that Rishabh Pant will recover from a bruised shoulder and resume wicketkeeping on the fourth day of the second Test against Sri Lanka, bowling coach Morne Morkel said, as the visitors weigh whether to enforce the follow-on, with weather also a major factor in Colombo.

Duleep Trophy: North strike late to leave West needing 67 runs with three wickets in hand; Roy, Shahbaz lead East Zone to semis (Ld)

IANS | August 25, 2026 8:27 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 25 (IANS) North Zone produced a dramatic late fightback on Day 3 of their Duleep Trophy quarterfinal against West Zone, picking up four wickets in the final 33 minutes of play to turn the contest on its head and leave their opponents needing 67 runs with only three wickets in hand, at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

UPT20 2026: Karn Sharma retires as Meerut Mavericks secure seventh consecutive win

IANS | August 25, 2026 8:10 PM

Lucknow, Aug 25 (IANS) Meerut Mavericks continued their invincible run in the UP T20 League 2026 securing their seventh consecutive victory by defeating the Kanpur Superstars by 19 runs.

Women’s DPL 2026: North Delhi Strikers edge past East Delhi Riders by three wickets

IANS | August 25, 2026 7:58 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) North Delhi Strikers Women continued their good run and produced a composed run chase to defeat East Delhi Riders Women by three wickets in the women’s leg of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Cricket

2nd Test: Dinusha’s century in vain as India bowl out SL for 290, enforce follow-on

‘Face the ball without facing the bowler’: Sooriyabandara unfazed by India’s attack after comeback knock

2nd Test: When a challenge or responsibility comes my way, I really enjoy it, says Siraj

DPL 2026: East Delhi Riders conclude campaign with 10-run win against Purani Dilli 6

UPT20 League: Bhuvneshwar Kumar stars as Lucknow Falcons make it 3 wins in a row

Dravid confident, recovering India can qualify for the WTC final

‘Hopefully, he’ll be behind the stumps for us tomorrow’: Morkel on Pant

Duleep Trophy: North strike late to leave West needing 67 runs with three wickets in hand; Roy, Shahbaz lead East Zone to semis (Ld)

UPT20 2026: Karn Sharma retires as Meerut Mavericks secure seventh consecutive win

Women’s DPL 2026: North Delhi Strikers edge past East Delhi Riders by three wickets

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