Arjun Nair

How preparation delivered Devdutt Padikkal’s maiden Test century, says India coach

August 15, 2026

India’s young left-hander Devdutt Padikkal registered his first Test hundred in the ongoing series, a milestone his national coach attributed chiefly to meticulous preparation rather than sudden inspiration. The innings underlines India’s emphasis on converting promising white-ball performers into dependable red-ball batsmen at the international level. What happened: the innings and the immediate reaction Padikkal ... Voir l'article

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Devdutt Padikkal earns maiden Test century as India steadies after KL Rahul’s dismissal

August 15, 2026

India’s young batter Devdutt Padikkal reached his first Test hundred in the opening match against Sri Lanka, a development that followed the earlier dismissal of KL Rahul. The innings has drawn attention because it came in the format’s longer version during a bilateral series that serves as a window on India’s next crop of international ... Voir l'article

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From Lord’s to Lahore: India’s milestone Tests on the road to the 600th at Galle

August 14, 2026

India play what has been reported as their 600th Test match in Galle, Sri Lanka — a round-number milestone that invites a look back at earlier landmark games in the long history of Indian cricket. Milestone Tests are rarely just statistics; they map the team’s journeys, tensions and turning points across decades and borders. Why ... Voir l'article

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Manav Suthar: the left-arm finger spinner India may turn to after Ravindra Jadeja

August 14, 2026

India’s search for a left-arm orthodox spinner to provide control and balance in all conditions has focused attention on Manav Suthar, a domestic cricketer whose recent performances have drawn notice. Whether he becomes a regular international option remains unconfirmed, but his profile shows why selectors are examining alternatives as Ravindra Jadeja’s role evolves. Who is ... Voir l'article

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India may field three left-arm spinners in Galle, coach suggests

August 13, 2026

India’s coaching staff has signalled a possible, and unconventional, spin-heavy attack for the forthcoming Test in Galle, Sri Lanka: two established left-arm spinners plus a lesser-known left-arm option. The indication, if it materialises, would reflect conditions in Sri Lanka and the continued premium India places on spin in subcontinental Tests. What the coach has said ... Voir l'article

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Dhruv Jurel at a crossroads in Galle: time to turn promise into permanence

August 13, 2026

India’s young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel arrives in Galle with attention focused on whether his early promise can become a sustained international role. The Sri Lanka series offers him exposure in conditions that test technique, reflexes and temperament—qualities selectors will be watching as India manages a crowded white-ball and red-ball calendar. Why Galle matters for a ... Voir l'article

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Mitchell Starc becomes leading wicket-taker among left‑arm Test bowlers

August 13, 2026

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has overtaken the all‑time Test wicket record for left‑arm bowlers, Australian and Indian press reported. The milestone comes in a long Test career that has regularly influenced team selections, franchise availability and the wider international calendar. What happened — and what is confirmed Australian media and other outlets reported that ... Voir l'article

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Amit Mishra urges patience for Gautam Gambhir as India’s Test fortunes come under scrutiny

August 12, 2026

Former India spinner Amit Mishra has publicly asked cricket followers and commentators to give head coach Gautam Gambhir more time, after a sequence of results that has renewed debate about Team India’s direction in Test cricket. The comments come amid reports that India has lost 10 of 19 Tests under Gambhir and that their standing ... Voir l'article

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Pakistan told Babar Azam should limit media contact on England tour

August 10, 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly advised captain Babar Azam to minimise his interactions with the English media during the upcoming tour of England. The guidance, reported by an Indian newspaper, has not been formally confirmed in a public statement by the board. What has been reported and what is confirmed Reports in the Indian ... Voir l'article

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Trial by spin, with a hint of reverse: Inside India’s final net session in Colombo

August 10, 2026

India’s squad spent its last practice before the Colombo match focusing on two clear priorities: spin work for the slow, turning surfaces the island often provides, and seam-bowling drills aimed at finding late movement and reverse swing. The session offered a snapshot of how India is preparing tactically for a tour match where wickets and ... Voir l'article

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