Colombo, Aug 9 (IANS) India’s spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule confirmed that captain Shubman Gill’s absence from the first two days of the warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka Cricket XI was purely a precautionary measure and added that the right-handed batter is fully fit and ready for the first Test in Galle starting on August 15.
Colombo, Aug 9 (IANS) India’s spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule expressed satisfaction with the team’s preparation following the conclusion of their three-day warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, which they won by six wickets, adding that the spin unit made full use of the outing to adapt to local conditions ahead of the upcoming Test series.
Colombo, Aug 9 (IANS) Right-handed batter Sarfaraz Khan has been named as a replacement for injured left-handed batter B Sai Sudharsan in India’s squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.
London, Aug 9 (IANS) Diksha Dagar and Aditi Ashok remained inside the Top-20 after the third round of the $2 million PIF London Championship at Centurion Club on Saturday, while Pranavi Urs slipped down the leaderboard following a difficult outing.
Imphal, Aug 9 (IANS) Afridi Buyamayum scored twice, including a stunning second-half winner, as TRAU FC overcame sustained pressure from Indian Navy FT to secure a 2-1 victory in their final Group D fixture of the Durand Cup at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium here on Sunday.
Manchester, Aug 9 (IANS) Manchester United are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Leicester City teenage midfielder Louis Page, with the Premier League giants understood to be in talks over a transfer for one of the most highly-rated young players in the English game.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists for their historic performances in Glasgow and urged the country’s athletes to continue inspiring the nation.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) North Delhi Strikers secured a comfortable seven-wicket win against New Delhi Tigers in Match 18 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, thanks to a captain's solid innings from Sarthak Ranjan and an organised, all-round bowling effort.
Chandigarh, Aug 9 (IANS) Cricketer Ramandeep Singh believes the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League will provide a much-needed platform for talented cricketers from villages across the state, allowing them to showcase their abilities in front of a wider audience.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Former India spinner Anil Kumble on Sunday marked 36 years since his international debut for India, looking back on the August 9, 1990 Test against England in Manchester where he claimed Allan Lamb as his first international wicket and began a career that would eventually make him India's most successful Test bowler.
