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Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten. (Photo: ANI)
'We need to turn it into a performance': Kirsten eyes Sri Lanka turnaround in Test despite defeat against India in Galle

Aug 19, 2026

Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten remained optimistic about his side's Test prospects despite their 165-run defeat to India in the opening Test at the Galle International Stadium, saying the team is "starting to build some shape" as it gets more opportunities in the longest format.

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Indian men's hockey team. (Photo: Hockey India)

With 5-3 win India eliminates Pakistan from FIH Men's Hockey WC; moves to Round 2

Aug 19, 2026
Indian shuttler PV Sindhu. (Photo: ANI)

BWF World Championships: Ayush Shetty, PV Sindhu advance to pre-quarterfinals

Aug 19, 2026
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen. (Photo: ANI)

Lakshya Sen stunned by world No. 92 Garret Tan, crashes out of BWF World Championships

Aug 19, 2026
Indian shuttler Unnati Hooda. (Photo: ANI)

"I had two advantages and couldn't convert": Unnati Hooda bows out of BWF World Championships after defeat in Round of 32

Aug 19, 2026
Devdutt Padikkal (L) and KL Rahul. (Photo: ANI)

"Starts that Rahul, Padikkal got, put pressure on us": Dhananjaya after defeat in Galle Test

Aug 19, 2026
Devdutt Padikkal. (Photo: @BCCI)

"Left-handed handers were able to negotiate left-arm spinners better": Centurion Padikkal after Galle Test win

Aug 19, 2026
Ladakh LG VK Saxena (File photo/ANI)

LG Saxena approves 4 per cent horizontal reservation for 'Outstanding Sportspersons' in Group 'C' government posts under New Ladakh Sports Policy

Aug 19, 2026

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Australian High Commissioner Philip Green (Photo/ANI)

BBL match in Chennai to feature in 'G'day Namaste' showcase: Australian High Commissioner Philip Green

Aug 19, 2026

Australian High Commissioner Philip Green on Wednesday highlighted the strengthening sporting ties between India and Australia, saying the Big Bash League (BBL) cricket match in India, announced by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese last month, will be part of the 'G'day Namaste' showcase in December.
Team India. (Photo: ANI)

India's Test journey from 1st to 600th: A story of progress, revolutions, historic triumphs

Aug 19, 2026

Ever since India's international debut in 1932, India's journey in Test arena has been nothing short of inspirational. While not the most dominant team on the planet historically, Indian cricket, right from the era of CK Nayadu to Kapil Dev to Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, has shaped the way longer format moves ahead.
Manav Suthar. (Photo: ANI)

"Can play for India for a long time": Skipper Gill hails spinner Suthar after match-winning ten-wicket haul at Galle

Aug 19, 2026

After giving spotlight to legends of the past, Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin, the Galle International Stadium unearthed the future torch-bearer of Indian spin bowling as his ten-wicket haul became the best figures by an Indian in Sri Lanka and proved to be instrumental in India's 165-run win, with Devdutt Padikkal playing sensational knock of 167 in the first innings at number three and following it with a knock of 44 in the second innings to give SL a tough target of 372 runs.
KL Rahul (Photo: ANI)

"Great Test match": KL Rahul hails Galle wicket after India's 165-run win over Sri Lanka

Aug 19, 2026
India's Manav Suthar and his teammates celebrating (Photo: ANI)

Manav Suthar claims maiden 10-wicket haul as India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs in Galle Test

Aug 19, 2026
Manav Suthar. (Photo: ANI)

Galle unearths another prodigy: Suthar becomes Indian with best figures in Sri Lanka, surpasses Ashwin, Harbhajan

Aug 19, 2026
Karan Sharma (Photo: UP T20 League)

UP T20 League: Kashi Rudras register 15-run win over Gorakhpur Lions; Karan Sharma stars with unbeaten 92

Aug 19, 2026
Niroshan Dickwella in action. (Photo: ANI)

"Hit him for six, I'll take you to IPL": Jaiswal's mind games, banter costs Dickwella his wicket during run-chase at Galle

Aug 19, 2026
Faf du Plessis (Photo: ANI)

Faf du Plessis, Jonty Rhodes back ETPL to boost Associate cricket

Aug 19, 2026
R Praggnanandhaa. (Photo: FIDE)

R Praggnanandhaa reaches 2026 Grand Chess Tour final

Aug 19, 2026
India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (Photo: ANI)

Satwik-Chirag receive walkover, advance to BWF World Championships 2026 pre-quarters

Aug 19, 2026
Sonal Dinusha in action (Photo: ANI)

SL vs IND, 1st Test: India needs four wickets to win, Dinusha keeping Sri Lanka's hopes alive (Day 5, Lunch)

Aug 19, 2026
Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto. (Photo: ANI)

BWF World Championships: Crasto-Kapila march into mixed doubles pre-quarters

Aug 19, 2026
Indian men's hockey team. (Photo: HI Media)

FIH Men's Hockey WC: India enter Pakistan clash enjoying 10 year unbeaten run against arch-rivals

Aug 19, 2026
Rodri. (Photo: @ManCity X)

"I am not lacking Rodri": Mourinho opens lid after Real Madrid's failed bid for Spanish star

Aug 19, 2026
PV Sindhu with Virat Kohli. (Photo: @RCBTweets X)

PV Sindhu opens up on "brotherly" bond with Virat Kohli, recalls his perspective-changing advice

Aug 19, 2026
The Mosca brothers were once again heroes for Italy. (Photo: ICC)

Italy further Cricket World Cup 2027 ambitions, qualify for Qualifier Play-Off

Aug 19, 2026
Brandon Nakashima. (Photo: @brandon_nakashima Instagram)

Cincinnati Open: Nakashima knocks out former champion Medvedev

Aug 19, 2026