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Devdutt Padikkal Emphasises Basics Ahead of India‑Sri Lanka 1st Test

India’s promising opener Devdutt Padikkal said he relies on fundamental techniques and keeps his hands close to the bat as the teams prepare for the first Test against Sri Lanka.

19 Aug 2026

India's Cricket Strategy vs Sri Lanka Criticised as "Not Quite Sure"

NDTV Sports reports that India's gameplan against Sri Lanka has been harshly criticised, with analysts calling it uncertain.

19 Aug 2026

Kiran More urges selectors to give Rishabh Pant a white‑ball opportunity

Former India wicket‑keeper Kiran More said Rishabh Pant deserves a chance in limited‑overs cricket, urging selectors to consider him for white‑ball formats.

19 Aug 2026

Pant's 100th six and Suthar's double strike bring India close to Galle win

Rishabh Pant hit his 100th six of his career while Manav Suthar claimed two wickets, pushing India to the brink of victory at Galle.

19 Aug 2026

Rishabh Pant’s Test Form Remains Strong as He Eyes 2027 ODI World Cup Spot

Pant continues to impress in Test cricket, prompting discussions about his potential recall for India’s 2027 ODI World Cup squad.

19 Aug 2026

Devdutt Padikkal Talks Race for No.3 Spot with Sai Sudharsan

India’s opening batsman Devdutt Padikkal said the contest for the third batting slot with Sai Sudharsan is intensifying ahead of upcoming matches.

19 Aug 2026

Serena and Venus Williams lose thriller in first doubles match in four years

The Williams sisters, playing together for the first time in four years, were defeated in a tightly contested doubles match, despite a dazzling performance.

19 Aug 2026

India in commanding position at lunch on day two of Galle Test

India held a firm grip on the match at the lunch interval of the second day in Galle, Sri Lanka, after a solid first innings.

19 Aug 2026

Glenn Maxwell and wife Vini Raman welcome baby girl Maia

Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell and his wife Vini Raman have announced the birth of their daughter, Maia, and shared a first glimpse of the newborn.

19 Aug 2026

Lakshya Sen battles tricky drift to clinch first‑round win at World Badminton Championships

India’s Lakshya Sen navigated a difficult drift and secured a victory in his opening match at the World Badminton Championships.

19 Aug 2026

India scores three more goals in third quarter to reach six

India added three goals in the third quarter, with Deepika, Sakshi Rana and Lalremsiami scoring, taking the tally to six.

19 Aug 2026

Rishabh Pant Becomes India's Leading WTC Run‑Scorer, Overtaking Shubman Gill

Wicket‑keeper‑batsman Rishabh Pant has moved past Shubman Gill to become the highest run‑getter for India in the World Test Championship.

19 Aug 2026