Vice-captain KL Rahul had to retire on 77 and India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said the Bengaluru man is suffering from cramps.

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Saturday lauded Devdutt Padikkal for working on his back foot game and overall shot selection after the No. 3 batter made a wonderful maiden international hundred.

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal joined an exclusive Test cricket club during the 1st Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Devdutt Padikkal made a memorable return to Test cricket with a marvellous unbeaten 131, helping India construct a commanding 288 for two against Sri Lanka at stumps on the opening day of the first match.

Playing an extremely crucial match in the context of his caree, Padikkal took his first steps towards making himself a name worthy of being put in the number three slot with his maiden Test century in only his third Test match.

India batter Devdutt Padikkal entered the history books after he slammed his maiden Test century in the series opener against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, in response to reports suggesting that the selectors didn't want to continue with Rohit after the ODI series against England last month, claimed that no such decision has been made regarding the former India captain's future.

KL Rahul even received treatment from the physio after a cramp in his right forearm surfaced in the 51st over.

Young Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, former Olympic medallist hockey legend PR Sreejesh and double Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker extended greetings to the nation on the 80th Independence Day.

At 7:29 pm on August 15, 2020, Indian cricket witnessed the end of an era. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, one of the most influential cricketers in the country's history, announced his retirement from international cricket.

Former Indian cricket team fast bowler Zaheer Khan has emerged as a top option to lead the BCCI selection committee if the board decides to not extend Ajit Agarkar's contract, according to a report.

Day 1 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle witnessed a scary moment as KL Rahul's shot struck Nishan Madushka on the helmet.

Former England batter Kevin Pietersen extended his greetings to India on Saturday, taking to X to celebrate his affection for the country and send a warm message to his Indian friends on the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day.

SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith extended his warm wishes to the people of India on the occasion of the country's 80th Independence Day, highlighting the strong bond between India and South Africa through cricket.

A terrible mix-up led to Yashasvi Jaiswal's run-out on Day 1 of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday.

India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, with members of the country's sporting fraternity taking to social media to extend their wishes.

Indian cricketing legends and prominent players extended greetings to the nation on Saturday, with several taking to social media to mark the country's 80th Independence Day.

The Indian men's cricket team celebrated the country's 80th Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at their hotel on Saturday, before taking the field for the opening Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka.