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Bangladesh jump three spots to reach No.6 in Test rankings for first time

IANS | August 23, 2026 2:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Bangladesh tasted another piece of history when they achieved a historic outcome in the ICC Test rankings for the teams following the recent update by the global governing body on Sunday. The Bangla Tigers, who famously defeated Australia in the first Test but lost the second one, have jumped three places in the Test standings to reach No.6.

'We are a very strong team': Harmeet Desai confident of India’s Asian Games medal chances

IANS | August 23, 2026 1:45 PM

Surat, Aug 23 (IANS) Indian table tennis star and Arjuna Awardee Harmeet Desai believes India’s men’s team has the right mix of experience and youth to challenge the best at the upcoming Asian Games and is confident of bringing home a medal.

India receive WTC advantage after Bangladesh lose to Australia in Mackay

IANS | August 23, 2026 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) India were handed a slight advantage in their quest for a spot in the World Test Championship final after Bangladesh suffered a defeat to Australia in the second Test match in Mackay on Sunday. India, who are ranked fifth and behind Bangladesh, now have a chance to go past them as they look to outclass Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo.

2nd Test: ‘Dream achieved’ - Saransh expresses gratitude to God, family after getting maiden cap

IANS | August 23, 2026 1:09 PM

Colombo, Aug 23 (IANS) Handed a Test debut in the second game against Sri Lanka after years of relentless toil in domestic cricket, off-spin bowling all-rounder Saransh Jain expressed deep gratitude to God and his family after receiving his cap from veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.

2nd Test: Langer slams 'unacceptable' two-day Tests after Australia level series against Bangladesh

IANS | August 23, 2026 12:49 PM

Mackay, Aug 23 (IANS) Former Australia opener Justin Langer has slammed the increasing frequency of short-lived Test matches, calling two-day finishes ‘unacceptable’ after Australia wrapped up an innings victory over Bangladesh inside six sessions here on Sunday.

2nd Test: India reach 88/2 at lunch after eventful opening session against Sri Lanka

IANS | August 23, 2026 12:43 PM

Colombo, Aug 23 (IANS) An eventful, hard-fought opening session saw India reach 88/2 in 25 overs at lunch on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground on Sunday.

‘We didn’t play our best match,’ says Shanto after Bangladesh’s heavy defeat to Australia

IANS | August 23, 2026 12:39 PM

Mackay, Aug 23 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto admitted his side did not produce their best performance against Australia but said the two-Test series would provide valuable experience as they look to improve in challenging overseas conditions.

Gill scripts milestone, becomes fourth-youngest Indian to 3000 Test runs

IANS | August 23, 2026 12:32 PM

Colombo, Aug 23 (IANS) India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill on Sunday completed his 3000 runs in Test cricket during the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here. Gill has become the fourth-youngest Indian player to reach the milestone as he continues his rise in the format.

'Success will be seeing young players grow': Fazilka Falcons skipper Gill’s message ahead of Sher-e-Punjab T20 League

IANS | August 23, 2026 12:03 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 23 (IANS) The stage is set for the 2026 edition of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, which will begin on August 30 at the I.S. Bindra Stadium in Chandigarh. Six teams will compete for the title, with some of Punjab’s most promising young cricketers getting an opportunity to showcase their talent.

'I do believe that this can be the last one': Neuer hints at retirement after Bayern win

IANS | August 23, 2026 11:42 AM

Munich, Aug 23 (IANS) Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has hinted that the 2026-27 season could be the final campaign of his illustrious career, admitting retirement is now a strong possibility.

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Bangladesh jump three spots to reach No.6 in Test rankings for first time

'We are a very strong team': Harmeet Desai confident of India’s Asian Games medal chances

India receive WTC advantage after Bangladesh lose to Australia in Mackay

2nd Test: ‘Dream achieved’ - Saransh expresses gratitude to God, family after getting maiden cap

2nd Test: Langer slams 'unacceptable' two-day Tests after Australia level series against Bangladesh

2nd Test: India reach 88/2 at lunch after eventful opening session against Sri Lanka

‘We didn’t play our best match,’ says Shanto after Bangladesh’s heavy defeat to Australia

Gill scripts milestone, becomes fourth-youngest Indian to 3000 Test runs

'Success will be seeing young players grow': Fazilka Falcons skipper Gill’s message ahead of Sher-e-Punjab T20 League

'I do believe that this can be the last one': Neuer hints at retirement after Bayern win

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