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Devdutt Padikkal’s Back-to-Back Test Centuries Boost India’s Claim for No.3 Spot

Padikkal scored consecutive centuries in Test cricket, reinforcing India’s push for the third place in the ICC rankings.

23 Aug 2026

Devdutt Padikkal Hits Back-to-Back Centuries in 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

Opening batsman Devdutt Padikkal continued his rich run by scoring centuries in both innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka, reinforcing India's strong position in the series.

23 Aug 2026

Padikkal's back-to-back centuries keep India steady in Colombo Test

Batsman Padikkal notched his second consecutive hundred, anchoring India's innings in the Colombo Test and preserving the team's position.

23 Aug 2026

Indore's Saransh Jain to debut for India in Sri Lanka Test after Kuldeep Yadav's illness

All-rounder Saransh Jain from Indore will make his Test debut for India in Colombo, stepping in for the sidelined Kuldeep Yadav, who is out with a viral infection.

23 Aug 2026

Sri Lanka Cricket seeks additional Test series with India, England and Australia

Sri Lanka Cricket has formally urged the cricket boards of India, England and Australia to schedule more Test matches, aiming to boost competitive opportunities for the island nation.

23 Aug 2026

Saransh Jain Makes Test Debut for India After Rising From Indore Rooftop Nets

Fast‑bowler Saransh Jain earned his first Test cap for India, a milestone that caps a journey that began on the rooftop nets of Indore.

23 Aug 2026

Sri Lanka invokes Buddha and cultural ties to boost cricket relations with India

Sri Lankan officials highlighted shared Buddhist heritage and cultural links with India as a foundation for deepening cricket cooperation between the two nations.

23 Aug 2026

Arunachal Wushu star Nyeman Wangsu secures Team India berth for Asian Games 2026

Wushu athlete Nyeman Wangsu from Arunachal Pradesh has qualified for Team India for the 2026 Asian Games, as reported by India Today NE.

23 Aug 2026

British, VPS and Guru Nanak Foundation School Lead Jalandhar Lawn Tennis Event

British players, VPS and Guru Nanak Foundation School emerged as the top performers at a lawn tennis competition in Jalandhar, according to Amar Ujala.

23 Aug 2026

Jalandhar Hosts Punjab Youth Run, Attracting Hundreds of Young Runners

The Punjab Youth Run was staged in Jalandhar, drawing a large crowd of young athletes from across the state.

23 Aug 2026

Hull City Upset Manchester United 2-0 in Premier League Opener

Hull City delivered a surprise 2-0 victory over Manchester United in the season‑opening Premier League match.

23 Aug 2026

Shoriful Islam's Seven-Wicket Spell Sets Bangladesh Record vs Australia

Bangladeshi pacer Shoriful Islam claimed seven wickets in a match against Australia, the best bowling figures ever recorded by a Bangladesh bowler.

23 Aug 2026