India vs Sri Lanka 2026/27 News

Rishabh Pant scored 168 runs in 2 matches against Sri Lanka. But, Ravichandran Ashwin isn't happy.

Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh has thrown his weight behind Sanjay Manjrekar amid criticism over his post demanding stricter punishments for Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday fined Sri Lanka bowler Asitha Fernando and India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal 25 per cent of their match fees for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct

India captain Shubman Gill scripted a major record on Sunday during the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.

Rishabh Pant has reached a peak unlike any Indian batter before him. With a six off Lahiru Kumara in the second session on Day 4 of the first India vs Sri Lanka Test in Galle, the wicketkeeper-batter became the first Indian to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket

Ravindra Jadeja entered an elite group in Test cricket as the India all-rounder completed 350 wickets in the longest format during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

The two-match series in Sri Lanka will be followed by a two-Test tour of New Zealand later this year, before the much-anticipated five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy at home against Australia in early 2027.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live Streaming: India take on Sri Lanka in the first Test of a two-match series at the Galle International Stadium, starting August 15.

While Auqib Nabi is not even in contention, the choice is between the 6-foot-5-inch tall Brar and an inch shorter Prasidh, who has already played seven Tests and taken 25 wickets.

Without Jasprit Bumrah, India are without a sure-shot playing XI starter when they face Sri Lanka in the first Test of a two-match series

Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the final ODI in England last month due to an impact on his knee. As per multiple reports, the injury only aggravated his recurring knee issue.

Pacer Auqib Nabi, who also contributes with the bat, impressed one and all with his heroics on the domestic circuit.

India have nine Tests to prove their mettle and qualify for the World Test Championship final. Currently, the Gautam Gambhir-coached side is fifth in the standings with four wins and four losses from nine matches, with a PCT of 48.15

What is going through Gautam Gambhir's mind? His reputation as a red-ball coach is at stake, and so are India's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final

Former India spinner Murali Kartik believes Kuldeep Yadav needs consistency and a clearly defined role in the Test side as the team prepares for a crucial two-match series against Sri Lanka

In the absence of premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj will have to assume the lead role in the Sri Lanka tour, besides handholding Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar.

Shubman Gill is set to lead India in their upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, and former pacer Chaminda Vaas has predicted how he'll fare.

Sarfaraz Khan has been backed by many to make it to India's playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka. But Murali Kartik feels it would not be fair for the management to leave out Dhruv Jurel.