Sri Lanka coach Gary Kirsten watched India’s final warm-up match on August 9, 2026, as the teams prepared for the upcoming Test series.
Sri Lanka Cricket XI declared to set the visitors a target of 207, and Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten 142 while chasing that total, bolstering arguments for his selection at number three.
India’s Sai Sudharsan will miss out due to a toe injury.
On August 9, 2026, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said it will approach the Government of India for permission and clarity over the proposed Indian tour of Bangladesh, with a top BCCI sourc...
VVS Laxman hailed Virat Kohli as a 'great role model' and praised his professionalism in a Times of India article published on 2026-08-09. Laxman described Kohli as a model of professionalism and int...
Ajinkya Rahane demanded clarity over Rohit Sharma's World Cup spot ahead of the 2027 World Cup, saying “Can’t go series by series”. Rahane urged selectors not to judge the seasoned opener on individu...
