Shubman Gill suffers finger injury, KL Rahul leads India on Day 1 of warm-up game vs SLC XI | Cricket News

India Test captain Shubman Gill was rested on the opening day of India’s warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI in Colombo after sustaining an impact injury to his right ring finger during training on Thursday.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that the decision was purely precautionary, with the medical team closely…

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India vs Sri Lanka warm-up: Why did KL Rahul lead India at the toss instead of Shubman Gill? | Cricket News

Instead of captain Shubman Gill, KL Rahul walked out for the toss. NEW DELHI: There was a surprise before the start of India’s three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo. Instead of captain Shubman Gill, KL Rahul walked out for the toss.Sri Lanka XI skipper Sonal Dinusha…

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Brendon McCullum backs Joe Root, vows to ‘develop’ Harry Brook into England’s next Test captain | Cricket News

(IANS) England white-ball captain Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum England white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum has backed the ECB’s decision to reappoint Joe Root as Test captain following Ben Stokes’ retirement, while insisting that Harry Brook remains the long-term leadership prospect.Brook, who served as Stokes’ deputy during England’s recent Test series against New Zealand, was…

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‘Jasprit Bumrah should take a break’: Ex-India pacer urges selectors to consider Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Cricket News

With Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of India’s two-Test series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15, because of a knee injury, former India fast bowler Karsan Ghavri has called for the return of experienced pacers Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Ghavri believes India should not depend only on Bumrah and should use senior bowlers to reduce…

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‘I was India’s 12th man for two years’: Ajinkya Rahane reveals toughest phase of his career | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane has spoken about the difficult wait before making his Test debut, revealing that he spent two years travelling with the team as the 12th man. Rahane made his international debut in limited-overs cricket in 2011 but had to wait for 20 Test matches before finally getting his first…

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India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, Test Warm Up Match: Rain threat looms as India take on Sri Lanka XI in three-day practice match in Colombo

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: India’s batters will get an important chance to prepare for Sri Lanka’s spin challenge when they take on a Sri Lanka XI in a three-day warm-up match at the Nondescripts Cricket Club from Friday. The match comes just ahead of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, with the first…

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India vs Sri Lanka: Rain threat looms large over IND vs SL three-day warm-up match in Colombo | Cricket News

Mohammed Siraj, Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja India will take on Sri Lanka XI in a three-day warm-up match at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo from Friday. However, the weather forecast does not look encouraging.According to the forecast, rain, including heavy showers, is expected to affect the city from Friday morning until Sunday…

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India vs Sri Lanka: India’s search for answers to rediscover lost glory in Tests begins in Colombo | Cricket News

Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill (Image credit: SLC) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: “Come 15th morning whether we are batting first or bowling first we will be absolutely ready with every answer to every question thrown at us.”India head coach Gautam Gambhir came prepared with the war cry when his troops assembled at the Nondescripts Cricket Club…

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Lionel Messi breaks Leagues Cup record on World Cup return with stunning Inter Miami brace | Football News

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring his side’s third goal during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match against Atletico de San Luis, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi needed just one full game after returning from the FIFA World Cup to add another record…

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England fast bowler John Turner retires from cricket at 25 | Cricket News

England’s John Turner, right, celebrates with teammate Dan Mousley taking the wicket of West Indies’ Evin Lewis (PTI file photo) England fast bowler John Turner has announced his retirement from professional cricket at the age of 25 after struggling with injuries.The Hampshire pacer, who represented England in four international matches in 2024, still had two…

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