Galle, Aug 16 (IANS) The start of the second session on day two of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka has been delayed due to rain at the Galle International Stadium here on Sunday.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) India’s rising shuttler Ayush Shetty set to face the challenging opening draw at the BWF World Championships 2026 in front of a home crowd when he locks horns with defending champion Shi Yu Qi of China, but the 21-year-old Indian downplayed the challenge of facing the world no. 1 player, saying he is much more prepared tactically and ready for the opener.
Darwin, Aug 16 (IANS) Bangladesh achieved one of their greatest moments in international cricket when they stunned a full-strength Australian team in the latter's own backyard with a historic nine-wicket win in Darwin on Sunday. Bangladesh registered their first-ever Test win against the Aussies Down Under, when they chased down a paltry total of 57 on Day 4 of the Test match here at the Marrara Cricket Ground.
Galle, Aug 16 (IANS) Persistent showers forced an early lunch break to be taken on day two of the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium here on Sunday, with not a single ball bowled in the opening session due to heavy rain.
Darwin, Aug 16 (IANS) Former players and commentators united to applaud Bangladesh's landmark Test victory over Australia on Sunday, describing their nine-wicket thrashing of the hosts at the Marrara Stadium in Darwin as a ‘momentous’ occasion.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) As the BWF World Championship are returning to Indian shores after a gap of 17 years, with the world’s best players looking forward to getting their hands on the coveted title, the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium is all decked up to witness world badminton’s biggest extravaganza.
Darwin, Aug 16 (IANS) Bangladesh has completed one of the most stunning upsets in men’s Test cricket history on Sunday by thrashing top-ranked Australia by nine wickets in the series opener at Marrara Oval on Sunday.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) The best in the world are set to compete at the BWF World Championships 2026 as India gets ready to host the biggest badminton stage for one week at the Indira Gandhi Stadium from August 17 to 23. This is the second time that India is hosting the tournament and the first time since 2009.
Galle, Aug 16 (IANS) India’s veteran left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has expressed satisfaction with the pitch conditions for the ongoing first Test at the Galle International Stadium, adding that while dry surfaces offering turn and bounce excite spinners, he personally prefers a slow turner over a rank turner as that aids him in contributing with the bat.
Galle, Aug 16 (IANS) India batter Devdutt Padikkal has revealed that sheer determination to battle extreme physical exhaustion and heat was the defining factor behind his commanding unbeaten century on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka here at the Galle International Stadium.
