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Three series wins in thirty years: Sri Lanka has been the one Gordian Knot that India could never figure out

As India gears up for a Test series in Sri Lanka on August 15 the teams' historical rivalry highlights the unpredictable dynamics of Test matches.

BCCI urged to grill Gautam Gambhir in review meeting about Kuldeep Yadav: ‘They must ask why he wasn’t played'

Mohammad Kaif requested the BCCI to ask the tough questions in the upcoming review meeting.

Sunil Narine's 30-minute call to Usman Tariq after ‘Chucking’ row: ‘They are unable to pick you’

Usman Tariq reveals Sunil Narine's 30-minute call and advice to ignore batters questioning his action, saying they react because they cannot pick him.

'I deserved clarity, not ridicule': Shashank Singh accuses Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh of unfair treatment

Shashank claimed the state association repeatedly overlooked him despite his performances, alleging that he was left in the dark over key selection decision.

Ben Stokes breaks silence on notion of England players having drinking problem: ‘Cricket has relationship with alcohol’

Ben Stokes answers the burning question: Is there a drinking culture in English cricket? Here's what he said.

'Ajinkya never got the credit he deserved': Sunil Gavaskar likens recently-retired Rahane to Rahul Dravid

Sunil Gavaskar reckons Ajinkya Rahane never got the credit he deserved. Here's what he wrote in his latest column.

Pakistan hire Michael Smith to revive struggling batting unit before England Tests

Michael Smith’s tenure will begin ahead of Pakistan’s upcoming three-match Test series against England, starting August 19.

'Australia was my stop': Ben Stokes reveals retirement truth, says coaching England is now the dream

Ben Stokes dreams of a return to the England dressing room, but this time as a coach, calling it a long-term ambition.

Jasprit Bumrah injury saga puts CoE under scanner as selectors left embarrassed before Lanka Tests

The review is not expected to be limited to the CoE. India team physio Kamlesh Jain's role is also likely to come under discussion

Father rejected BCCI’s offer with McGrath, said 12th board exams more important: How ₹10,000 changed Auqib Nabi’s life

Auqib Nabi's India call-up after Bumrah's injury caps a journey that began when his father was persuaded to back his cricket dream with ₹10,000.

Delhi Premier League: Dev Lakra's blitz, Anuj Rawat's calm finish help Purani Dilli 6 chase down 181 with ease

Chasing 181, Purani Dilli 6 suffered the worst possible start as Rohan Rana was dismissed off the very first ball of the innings.

'You created magic': Rohit Sharma's emotional farewell to behind-the-scenes architect T Dilip

Rohit Sharma's social media post came in response to Dilip's emotional farewell note after officially parting ways with the national side.

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Bumrah's injury exposes rigidity in Agarkar-Gambhir's plans: Mohammed Shami stays ignored despite brilliant season

Jasprit Bumrah's injury has exposed India's rigid Shami stance despite his brilliant domestic season and proven Test experience.

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Pacer Nabi’s Test call-up reward for excelling in domestic cricket

An ideal red-ball bowler who relies on swing and seam, he replaces the injured Bumrah for the Test series in Sri Lanka

England take the scenic route before factory reset

Bazball changed the conversation around Tests than changing England’s fortunes. The Root-Fleming appointment is course correction

Mohammad Amir's British citizenship creates PSL 2027 overseas-player puzzle

Mohammad Amir is set to play PSL 2027 as an overseas player after gaining British citizenship, amidst uncertainty over his Rawalpindi contract and squad status.

Kohli-Gambhir's heated moment from IPL recalled by umpire Anil Chaudhary: ‘There’s a limit, it should not be crossed'

Umpire Anil Chaudhary recalled the fiery IPL 2013 Kohli-Gambhir clash, saying Virat has no malice despite his aggression and that such players enliven cricket.

USA player Akhilesh Reddy handed eight-year ban for attempted fixing and deleting evidence during anti-corruption probe

USA cricketer Akhilesh Reddy was banned for eight years for attempted match-fixing, soliciting a teammate and deleting evidence during the probe.

'Developing UAE cricket remains the DP World ILT20's biggest priority': David White

As the DP World ILT20 enters its fifth season, CEO David White highlights its positive impact on cricket growth in the UAE.

The Jasprit Bumrah dilemma: Why India scrapped quick fixes and chose pacer's future over Sri Lanka

Jasprit Bumrah was officially ruled out on Monday after failing to recover from the knee injury he sustained during last month's ODI series

Fate smiles and tousles Auqib Nabi’s hair but the Jammu and Kashmir pacer may still need some more luck for India debut

The 29-year-old fast bowler makes it to the Indian squad for the upcoming two Sri Lanka Tests after Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out.

Auqib Nabi earns maiden India Test call-up as Jasprit Bumrah is ruled out of Sri Lanka series

Auqib Nabi earned his maiden call-up to the senior national team.

Aiden Markram not bothered by vacant LSG captaincy: ‘They can decide whatever they think is best’

At present, Markram is the favourite to take over, but a lot also depends on how he performs as the captain in the ongoing Hundred.