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Saransh Jain Earns Maiden Call-up As BCCI Names Squad For Sri Lanka Tests
ICC World Test Championship: Offspin all-rounder Saransh Jain has earned a maiden Test call-up and veteran spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also returned to the red-ball set-up for the first time since November 2025 as the BCCI announced the 15-man squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15.
India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah also made a return to the Test squad after the home series against South Africa last November, but the BCCI said his availability depends on fitness clearance after picking up an injury during the recent three-match ODI series in England.
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India’s Test Squad For Sri Lanka Tour To Be Announced By Tuesday, Says Saikia
ICC World Test Championship: The Ajit Agarkar-led senior men’s selection committee will announce India’s Test squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka by Tuesday, said BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Saturday.
'We Could See Some Light Coming Through': Sammy Confident Of Test Revival Ahead Of Pakistan Series
Brian Lara Cricket Academy: West Indies head coach Darren Sammy has shown confidence in his side, saying that he could see 'the light coming through' as they gear up to face Pakistan in the two-match home test series starting from Saturday.
Asian Games 2026: India Women To Face Japan In Cricket QFs; Men's Team Await Opponent
Hangzhou Asian Games: Defending champions India learned their route to another Asian Games cricket title after the official draw for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 competitions was conducted on Thursday, with the women's team set to open their campaign against host nation Japan, while the men's side will enter directly at the quarter-final stage against a yet-to-be-decided opponent.
‘Wish To Return As A Capped Player’: Prabhsimran Eyes India Debut In Zimbabwe
New Delhi: Punjab wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh is hoping the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe becomes the moment he finally makes his international debut, with the uncapped opener saying his immediate goal is to earn his first India cap and make the most of the opportunity if selected.
Kusal Mendis Suffers Hamstring Injury Ahead Of India Tests, Ruled Out Of LPL 2026
National High Performance Centre: Sri Lanka have been dealt an injury concern ahead of next month's home Test series against India after white-ball captain Kusal Mendis was ruled out of the remainder of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 with a hamstring injury.
NZ Spinner Lennox Surpass Warne, Kumble With 14 Wickets In Windies ODIs
West Indies ODI: New Zealand left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox enjoyed a memorable breakthrough series against the West Indies, finishing with 14 wickets to guide the Black Caps to a 3-2 ODI series victory while matching one of the best bowling returns by a spinner in a bilateral men’s ODI series.
Hashmatullah Shahidi Steps Down As Afghanistan’s ODI Captain
The Afghanistan Cricket Board: Top-order batter Hashmatullah Shahidi has stepped down as the captain of Afghanistan’s ODI team with immediate effect. Shahidi, who took over the reins in January 2022, led the side in 55 ODIs until their 3-0 series defeat to India last month.
'My First Target Will Be To Wear India Jersey': Ashok Sharma Eyes Debut In Zimbabwe T20Is
Zimbabwe T20Is: Fast bowler Ashok Sharma opened up about the emotions of earning his maiden India call-up and stated that wearing the national jersey has been a long-cherished dream as he is targetting an international debut after earning his maiden senior team call-up for the T20I series against Zimbabwe, starting Thursday.
'Gambhir And Team Management Have To Be Accountable': Srikkanth After India's ODI Series Defeat
T20 World Cup: Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has called for accountability from head coach Gautam Gambhir and the team management following India's 2-1 ODI series defeat to England, questioning the side's preparation for the 2027 World Cup and criticising the frequent changes to the playing XI.
India To Play Four-day Warm-up Game In Colombo Ahead Of Tests vs Sri Lanka
Galle International Cricket Stadium: The Indian men’s cricket team will play a four-day warm-up game in Colombo starting on August 7 ahead of facing Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series starting on August 15. The Shubman Gill-led visitors are scheduled to land in Colombo on August 4 and will go through some practice sessions before playing the warm-up game at the Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC).
Muneeba To Captain Pakistan In T20Is Against Sri Lanka In Fatima’s Absence
Pakistan T20I Squad: Wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali Siddiqui has been named captain of the Pakistan women's T20I squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, in the absence of regular skipper Fatima Sana, who will give it a miss to play in The Hundred in England.
Harsh Dubey Replaces Injured Washington Sundar For Final ODI Against England
Harare Sports Club: Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey has been added to India’s squad for the third and final ODI against England, to be played at Lord's on Sunday, as a replacement for the injured Washington Sundar, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Saturday.
Rashmika Sewwandi Earns Maiden ODI Call-up As Sri Lanka Name Squad For Pakistan Series
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka has handed teenage fast bowler Rashmika Sewwandi her maiden ODI call-up as the selectors announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match home series against Pakistan, with Chamari Athapaththu continuing as captain.
Raichandani's Double Ton Becomes A Standout In Drawn First Youth Test Between India And Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Under: Opener Lakshay Raichandani’s magnificent double century and a patient hundred by wicketkeeper-batter Manav Krishna were the standout performances in India Under-19's dominant batting display as their first Youth Test against Sri Lanka Under-19 ended in a tame draw in Galle on Thursday.
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