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Rahul Dravid believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the potential to become an excellent Test player but stresses the need for patience before rushing him into the longer format

Rahul Dravid on Suryavanshi's rise and test cricket future

Rahul Dravid on Suryavanshi's rise and test cricke

Dravid backs Suryavanshi for Test cricket with a call for patience

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India's veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is on verge of becoming first-ever Asian cricketer to play 50 WTC matches. The second Test against Sri Lanka, will mark his 50th WTC match

Ravindra Jadeja will script history the moment he steps on the ground to play 2nd Test against Sri Lanka

The second Test between India and Sri Lanka will start from August 23

India's veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in this frame. (Getty)

IND vs SL: Ravindra Jadeja on cusp of becoming 1st Asian cricketer to achieve th

South African spinner Keshav Maharaj feels India have found a real gem in Manav Suthar. Manav Suthar played a key role in India's dominant win over Sri Lanka in the first Test

Keshav Maharaj sees a real gem in India's spin sensation Manav Suthar

Manav Suthar played a key role in India's emphatic win over Sri Lanka in 1st Test

South Africa's ace spinner Keshav Maharaj in this frame. (Getty)

'India have found a real gem in him': Maharaj's big words for 24-yr-old star

Former India's head coach Rahul Dravid feels 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the potential to resurrect Test cricket

Rahul Dravid thinks Test cricket needs players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will soon kick off his red-ball campaign in Duleep Trophy 2026

India's explosive batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in this frame. (Getty)

Rahul Dravid backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to revive red-ball cricket, says 'All of

Gautam Gambhir has a message for Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka which is slated to get underway from August 23

Gautam Gambhir finally reacted to Kuldeep Yadav's underwhelming performance ahead of Colombo Test

Kuldeep Yadav could pick only one wicket in the series opener against Sri Lanka

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir (R) and star spinner Kuldeep Yadav in this frame. (Getty)

Gambhir has a piece of advice for under-fire Kuldeep ahead of IND vs SL 2nd Test

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Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have named Zubin Bharucha as their Director of Performance ahead of Indian Premier League 2027

Zubin Bharucha has become Mumbai Indians' Director of Performance

Zubin Bharucha was earlier associated with RR as their High-Performance Director

Mumbai Indians' fans in this frame. (Getty)

MI rope in ex-Rajasthan Royals' linchpin for top role ahead of IPL 2026

Here is all about Medhavi Bidhuri as the Delhi leg-spinner’s '67' celebration goes viral. A look at who she is, her age, bio, team, and more. 

Despite Bidhuri’s efforts and an economical spell from Sumiti Soni (2/13), South Delhi Superstarz posted 156/5 and restricted the Queens to a total that left them 29 runs short

Who is Medhavi Bidhuri? Delhi leg spinner's '67' celebration goes viral

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Gautam Gambhir hit back at critics questioning his position as India head coach, insisting his focus remains on winning trophies rather than chasing views and likes.


Gambhir responds strongly to critics questioning his job.

India coach remains focused on winning the second Test.

Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir in this frame. (Getty)

Gautam Gambhir hits back at critics over calls for his sacking

The Duleep Trophy 2026-27 begins on August 23 in Bengaluru, with four teams battling in the quarterfinals for two semifinal spots.


Duleep Trophy 2026-27 begins on August 23.

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in this frame. (X)

Duleep Trophy 2026-27: Schedule, squads, live streaming and all you need to know

Pakistan have slipped to the bottom of the WTC 2027 standings after their crushing Headingley defeat, while India have a chance to climb to fourth place.


Pakistan drop to ninth with a PCT of 19.05.

India can climb to fourth with a Sri Lanka win.

Salman Ali Agha in this frame. (Getty)

WTC Points Table: Pakistan slip below West Indies after crushing defeat to ENG

England crushed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley as stand-in skipper Salman Ali Agha admitted his side was outplayed in all departments.


England thrash Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs.

Salman Ali Agha hopes Babar Azam returns for second Test.

Salman Ali Agha breaks silence after Pakistan’s heavy loss, provides Babar Azam 

Mitchell Starc’s sensational six-wicket haul dismantled Bangladesh for 64, their lowest-ever Test total against Australia.


Starc finishes with stunning figures of 6/12.

Bangladesh register lowest Test total vs Australia.

Mitchell Starc in this frame. (Getty)

Starc-Cummins take revenge, bowl Bangladesh out for 64 after first-Test defeat

Cheteshwar Pujara has backed Kuldeep Yadav to retain his place amid reports that India could hand Saransh Jain a debut in the second Test against Sri Lanka.


Pujara backs Kuldeep despite his struggles in Galle.

Saransh Jain could make his Test debut.

Kuldeep Yadav in this frame. (Getty)

Pujara warns Gautam Gambhir against dropping Kuldeep Yadav for Saransh Jain

Mitchell Starc ripped through Bangladesh with a stunning five-wicket haul in 22 balls and surpassed Dale Steyn’s Test wicket tally.


Starc takes five wickets in just 22 balls.

Starc surpasses Steyn with 440 Test wickets.

Mitchell Starc takes 5 wickets in 22 balls, overtakes Dale Steyn in historic 

Moses Henriques scored his first T20 century for Portugal in the ICC World T20 qualifier. After a long career with Australia, he now champions Portuguese cricket, inspiring the sport's growth in his homeland.

moses henris century in icc world t20 qualifier

Moses Henriques cracks century for Portugal in ICC World T20 Qualifier

AB de Villiers claims Virat Kohli is better than Sachin Tendulkar in Test matches, sparking debate about their records and impact in challenging conditions.

Virat Kohli is better than Sachin Tendulkar in test matches

Virat Kohli is better than Sachin Tendulkar in tes

AB de Villiers claims Virat Kohli is better than Sachin Tendulkar

Pakistan's stand-in captain Salman Agha has hinted at Babar Azam's return for the second Test against England after losing the series opener

Salman Ali Agha is hopeful of Babar Azam's return for the second Test against England

In Babar Azam's absence, Pakistan lost the first Test by an innings and 103 runs

Pakistan's Babar Azam in this frame. (Getty)

Suspense ends on Babar Azam's availability for England vs Pakistan second Test

Pakistan surrendered to Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue to hand England a dominant win by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test

England crushed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test

Pakistan were bowled out for 135 in their second innings

England's Ollie Robinson celebrates (L) after dismissing Pakistan's Azan Awais in this frame. (Getty)

ENG vs PAK: Robinson-Tongue destroy Pakistan as England seal 1st Test

England's veteran pacer Kate Cross has announced that she will be retiring from the professional cricket at the end of home summer season

Kate Cross will retire from professional cricket at the end of English summer

With this Cross' 12-year professional career came to an end

England's veteran pacer Kate Cross in this frame. (Getty)

England's veteran pacer announces retirement from professional cricket

Michael Hussey has hinted at engaging with the coaching set up of England cricket team, which also suggests that he won't be seen around Chennai Super Kings' camp

Chennai Super Kings' batting coach Michael Hussey in this frame. (Getty)

Another big name to leave CSK following Fleming's departure: 'I don't feel...'

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A favourable outcome in the Argentina versus England clash will decide India men's team's Hockey World Cup 2026 semifinal fate

India went down to Netherlands 1-3 in which dented their Hockey World Cup semifinal hopes

India are now hoping for a favourable outcome in the clash between Argentina and England

(L-R) India's Rajinder Singh and Netherlands' Derck de Vilder in action during Hockey World Cup clash. (Getty)

DECODED: The exact scenario India need to reach Hockey World Cup semis after def

India suffered a heartbreaking 1-3 defeat against host Netherlands in the ongoing Hockey World Cup 2026. Now, Argentina vs England clash will decide India's semifinal fate

India succumbed to Netherlands 1-3 in the Round 2 clash of the Hockey World Cup

Harmanpreet Singh scored the solitary goal in India's losing cause

(L-R) Justen Blok of Netherlands, Abhishek of India  during Hockey World Cup 2026. (Getty)

Hockey World Cup: India fall to Netherlands 1-3, semis hopes hinge on England vs

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Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand did suffer a heartbreaking loss in the semifinal but they ended up becoming India's only second women’s doubles pair to clinch bronze at BWF World Championships

Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand concluded their BWF World Championships campaign with bronze medal

Treesa-Gayatri suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning in semifinal

India's star shuttlers Treesa Jolly (R) and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela in this frame. (Getty)

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