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From Ravindra Jadeja to Jasprit Bumrah, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers fastest to 150 Test wickets. This list also includes Ravichandran Ashwin, Erapalli Prasanna and Anil Kumble

From Ravindra Jadeja to Jasprit Bumrah, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers fastest to 150 Test wickets. This list also includes Ravichandran Ashwin, Erapalli Prasanna and Anil Kumble

Meet top 5 Indian bowlers fastest to 150 Test wickets

Sri Lanka produced a strong fightback to hold India to a draw in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Thursday (Aug 27). Indian captain Shubman Gill said his team gave its best to win the match and praised Sri Lanka for its “brilliant” batting under pressure.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sonal Dinusha led Sri Lanka’s resistance with an unbeaten 133 as the hosts finished at 429/9 after 154 overs. India had enforced the follow-on after taking a 213-run first-innings lead but could not dismiss Sri Lanka for a second time.&nbsp;India, however, won the two-match series 1-0 after securing a 165-run victory in the first Test.&nbsp;“Honestly, nothing. I mean, we fielded for about 250 overs, three days consecutively, and we did everything we can. They played brilliantly. I think the batters played really well, and they had a lot of skill and a little bit of luck going their way. So I don’t think we could have done anything differently,” Gill said after the match.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/updated-wtc-points-table-2025-27-where-does-india-stand-after-sri-lanka-draw-1787834641348">WTC Points Table 2025-27: Where does India stand after Sri Lanka draw?</a>&nbsp;Gill also praised Sri Lanka for showing great character while under pressure and said India could learn from their performance.&nbsp;“A lot of positives for us, even learning from the opposition. I think the position that they were under, under immense pressure, and the way they came back was tremendous to see. It sort of tells us, and we were talking at lunch and at tea time, that I don’t think that we could have done (anything) differently,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-sonal-dinusha-achieves-rare-feat-with-second-century-after-follow-on-1787833041269">IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Dinusha achieves rare feat with 2nd century after follow-on</a>&nbsp;Looking back at the series win, Gill highlighted the performances of several Indian players, including Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Manav Suthar and Prasidh Krishna.&nbsp;“But in the series, a lot of positives for us. Padikkal was brilliant, KL was really good, Manav bowled brilliantly, and Prasidh, in both innings, bent their back; both the fast bowlers. So I think we did everything we can,” Gill said.&nbsp;Gill also stressed the need for India to remain consistent in their preparation, performances and approach both on and off the field.&nbsp;“Very excited. I think really exciting times for us. Very important for us to be consistent on and off the field, with our preparation and the way that we perform and how we go about our things. And I think so far there have been a lot of positives for us,” Gill concluded.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Shubman Gill said India did everything possible to win the second Test, while praising Sri Lanka for their brilliant batting effort in securing a draw at the Sinhalese Sports Club.

Sri Lanka produced a strong fightback to hold India to a draw in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Thursday (Aug 27). Indian captain Shubman Gill said his team gave its best to win the match and praised Sri Lanka for its “brilliant” batting under pressure. Sonal Dinusha led Sri Lanka’s resistance with an unbeaten 133 as the hosts finished at 429/9 after 154 overs. India had enforced the follow-on after taking a 213-run first-innings lead but could not dismiss Sri Lanka for a second time. India, however, won the two-match series 1-0 after securing a 165-run victory in the first Test. “Honestly, nothing. I mean, we fielded for about 250 overs, three days consecutively, and we did everything we can. They played brilliantly. I think the batters played really well, and they had a lot of skill and a little bit of luck going their way. So I don’t think we could have done anything differently,” Gill said after the match. Also Read - WTC Points Table 2025-27: Where does India stand after Sri Lanka draw? Gill also praised Sri Lanka for showing great character while under pressure and said India could learn from their performance. “A lot of positives for us, even learning from the opposition. I think the position that they were under, under immense pressure, and the way they came back was tremendous to see. It sort of tells us, and we were talking at lunch and at tea time, that I don’t think that we could have done (anything) differently,” he added. Also Read - IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Dinusha achieves rare feat with 2nd century after follow-on Looking back at the series win, Gill highlighted the performances of several Indian players, including Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Manav Suthar and Prasidh Krishna. “But in the series, a lot of positives for us. Padikkal was brilliant, KL was really good, Manav bowled brilliantly, and Prasidh, in both innings, bent their back; both the fast bowlers. So I think we did everything we can,” Gill said. Gill also stressed the need for India to remain consistent in their preparation, performances and approach both on and off the field. “Very excited. I think really exciting times for us. Very important for us to be consistent on and off the field, with our preparation and the way that we perform and how we go about our things. And I think so far there have been a lot of positives for us,” Gill concluded. With inputs from agencies

Shubman Gill said India did everything possible to win the second Test, while praising Sri Lanka for their brilliant batting effort in securing a draw at the Sinhalese Sports Club.

'We did everything we could': Shubman Gill reacts after Sri Lanka hold India to draw in second Test

India’s hopes of reaching the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) final suffered a setback after the second Test against Sri Lanka ended in a draw in Colombo on Thursday (Aug 27). The result left India fifth in the WTC standings with five wins and 68 points and their points percentage (PCT) also fell from 53.33 to 51.52.&nbsp;Australia remain at the top of the table after beating Bangladesh in the second Test at Mackay. The victory took their PCT to 80.00.&nbsp;&nbsp;Defending champions South Africa are second with 75.00, having won three of their four Tests. New Zealand are third with 72.22 after losing just one of their six matches.&nbsp;Bangladesh are fourth with a PCT of 55.56 following their heavy defeat to Australia. India are fifth on 51.52, while Sri Lanka are sixth with 33.33 after winning only one of their six Tests.&nbsp;England sit seventh with a PCT of 29.76. They have played 14 Tests, the most among all teams, winning five and losing eight. Their campaign has also been affected by a 14-point deduction for slow over rates.&nbsp;Pakistan are at the bottom with a PCT of 19.05 after their innings-and-103-run defeat to England in the first Test at Headingley.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-sonal-dinusha-achieves-rare-feat-with-second-century-after-follow-on-1787833041269">IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Sonal Dinusha achieves rare feat with second century after follow-on</a>&nbsp;West Indies are eighth with 20.83. They have won only two of their 12 Tests and have also lost two points due to over-rate offences.&nbsp;India will next travel to New Zealand for a two-Test series in Nov before hosting Australia for a five-Test series in early 2027.&nbsp;India will need a strong run of results in these seven matches to stay in the race for the WTC final. However, the challenge will be tough, especially against New Zealand and Australia.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-sri-lanka-pulls-off-sensational-draw-as-india-takes-series-1-0-1787828472642">IND vs SL: Sri Lanka pull off sensational draw as India take series 1-0</a>&nbsp;India’s last Test series against New Zealand ended in a 3-0 defeat, giving the Black Caps India’s first home Test series loss in 12 years.&nbsp;<h3>World Test Championship 2025-27 points table</h3>

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>M</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>D</th><th>Deduction</th><th>Pts</th><th>PCT</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Australia</td><td>10</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>96</td><td>80</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>36</td><td>75</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>52</td><td>72.22</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>40</td><td>55.56</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>11</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>68</td><td>51.52</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>24</td><td>33.33</td></tr><tr><td>England</td><td>14</td><td>5</td><td>8</td><td>1</td><td>14</td><td>50</td><td>29.76</td></tr><tr><td>West Indies</td><td>12</td><td>2</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>8</td><td>30</td><td>20.83</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>16</td><td>19.05</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Check the updated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table after India were held to a draw by Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo despite enforcing the follow-on.

India’s hopes of reaching the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) final suffered a setback after the second Test against Sri Lanka ended in a draw in Colombo on Thursday (Aug 27). The result left India fifth in the WTC standings with five wins and 68 points and their points percentage (PCT) also fell from 53.33 to 51.52. Australia remain at the top of the table after beating Bangladesh in the second Test at Mackay. The victory took their PCT to 80.00. Defending champions South Africa are second with 75.00, having won three of their four Tests. New Zealand are third with 72.22 after losing just one of their six matches. Bangladesh are fourth with a PCT of 55.56 following their heavy defeat to Australia. India are fifth on 51.52, while Sri Lanka are sixth with 33.33 after winning only one of their six Tests. England sit seventh with a PCT of 29.76. They have played 14 Tests, the most among all teams, winning five and losing eight. Their campaign has also been affected by a 14-point deduction for slow over rates. Pakistan are at the bottom with a PCT of 19.05 after their innings-and-103-run defeat to England in the first Test at Headingley. Also Read - IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Sonal Dinusha achieves rare feat with second century after follow-on West Indies are eighth with 20.83. They have won only two of their 12 Tests and have also lost two points due to over-rate offences. India will next travel to New Zealand for a two-Test series in Nov before hosting Australia for a five-Test series in early 2027. India will need a strong run of results in these seven matches to stay in the race for the WTC final. However, the challenge will be tough, especially against New Zealand and Australia. Also Read - IND vs SL: Sri Lanka pull off sensational draw as India take series 1-0 India’s last Test series against New Zealand ended in a 3-0 defeat, giving the Black Caps India’s first home Test series loss in 12 years. World Test Championship 2025-27 points table

Check the updated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table after India were held to a draw by Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo despite enforcing the follow-on.

WTC Points Table 2025-27: Where does India stand after Sri Lanka draw?

Sri Lanka’s middle-order batter Sonal Dinusha produced another outstanding performance against India, scoring his third century in his last four innings on Day 5 of the second Test on Thursday (Aug 27). Dinusha became only the third batter in Test cricket to score hundreds in both innings after his team was asked to follow on, joining India’s Vijay Hazare and Zimbabwe’s Andy Flower in the elite list. Hazare achieved the feat against Australia in Adelaide in 1948, while Flower did so against South Africa in Harare in 2001.&nbsp;The left-hander completed his century with a couple of runs through midwicket just after the Tea break and reached the landmark in 197 balls during Sri Lanka’s second innings.&nbsp;Dinusha also became only the third Sri Lankan batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test against India. Duleep Mendis had scored 105 in both innings in Chennai in 1982, while Aravinda de Silva made 146 and 120 in Colombo in 1997. Dinusha had scored 103 in the first innings of the ongoing Test before adding another hundred.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-sri-lanka-pulls-off-sensational-draw-as-india-takes-series-1-0-1787828472642">IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka pull off sensational draw as India take series 1-0</a>&nbsp;The century also made Dinusha only the third Sri Lankan to score three hundreds in a two-Test series. Aravinda de Silva and Kumar Sangakkara are the other Sri Lankan batters to achieve the feat.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/uae-batter-asif-khan-handed-15-month-ban-for-anti-doping-violation-1787827581610">UAE batter Asif Khan handed 15-month ban for anti-doping violation</a>&nbsp;Overall, Dinusha became the 12th batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test against India. He is also only the second batter since Jan 2015 to achieve the feat against India, after England’s Jonny Bairstow scored 106 and an unbeaten 114 at Edgbaston in 2022. &nbsp;

Sonal Dinusha continued his impressive form against India, registering his third century in four innings during the second Test in Colombo.

Sri Lanka’s middle-order batter Sonal Dinusha produced another outstanding performance against India, scoring his third century in his last four innings on Day 5 of the second Test on Thursday (Aug 27). Dinusha became only the third batter in Test cricket to score hundreds in both innings after his team was asked to follow on, joining India’s Vijay Hazare and Zimbabwe’s Andy Flower in the elite list. Hazare achieved the feat against Australia in Adelaide in 1948, while Flower did so against South Africa in Harare in 2001. The left-hander completed his century with a couple of runs through midwicket just after the Tea break and reached the landmark in 197 balls during Sri Lanka’s second innings. Dinusha also became only the third Sri Lankan batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test against India. Duleep Mendis had scored 105 in both innings in Chennai in 1982, while Aravinda de Silva made 146 and 120 in Colombo in 1997. Dinusha had scored 103 in the first innings of the ongoing Test before adding another hundred. Also Read - IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka pull off sensational draw as India take series 1-0 The century also made Dinusha only the third Sri Lankan to score three hundreds in a two-Test series. Aravinda de Silva and Kumar Sangakkara are the other Sri Lankan batters to achieve the feat. Also Read - UAE batter Asif Khan handed 15-month ban for anti-doping violation Overall, Dinusha became the 12th batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test against India. He is also only the second batter since Jan 2015 to achieve the feat against India, after England’s Jonny Bairstow scored 106 and an unbeaten 114 at Edgbaston in 2022.

Sonal Dinusha continued his impressive form against India, registering his third century in four innings during the second Test in Colombo.

IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Sonal Dinusha achieves rare feat with second century after follow-on

Sonal Dinusha proved to be the difference between India and Sri Lanka, scoring an unbeaten 133 off 264 balls to help the hosts secure a hard-fought draw in the second Test in Colombo on Thursday (Aug 27). India started the final day hoping to complete a 2-0 series win after taking a huge 213-run first-innings lead, however, Dinusha once again showed great determination and kept India’s bowlers at bay. Sri Lanka eventually extended their lead to 216 runs before declaring, after which both teams agreed to a draw.&nbsp;Sri Lanka ended the match at 429/9. India won the two-Test series 1-0 after their convincing victory in the first Test in Galle last week.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dinusha’s unbeaten century was his third hundred of the series. He had scored 103 in Sri Lanka’s first innings in this Test and made his maiden century in the opening Test in Galle.&nbsp;Starting the day at 229/6, Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha spent long periods at the crease to frustrate India on the fifth-day pitch.&nbsp;&nbsp;The duo added 112 runs for the seventh wicket, with Nuwantha scoring 46. Sri Lanka remained resilient despite being forced to follow on on the fourth day.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/uae-batter-asif-khan-handed-15-month-ban-for-anti-doping-violation-1787827581610">UAE batter Asif Khan handed 15-month ban for anti-doping violation</a>&nbsp;For India, Manav Suthar was the most successful bowler with 3/121 from 41 overs, while Ravindra Jadeja took 3/94 in 38.3 overs.&nbsp;<h3>WTC points table after IND vs SL, 2nd Test</h3>The result saw India remain fifth in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. They have now recorded five victories and two draws from 11 Tests, giving them a 51.52 per cent win rate, compared to 53.33 per cent before the Colombo Test.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/looking-like-tendulkar-bcci-vice-president-lauds-dinusha-s-consistent-run-in-colombo-1787825776764">‘Looking like Tendulkar’: BCCI vice-president lauds Dinusha’s consistent run</a>&nbsp;Australia are at the top with 80 per cent, followed by South Africa (75 per cent), New Zealand (72.22 per cent) and Bangladesh (55.56 per cent). Sri Lanka occupy sixth place with 33.33 per cent.&nbsp;India still have seven WTC matches to play, two against New Zealand and five against Australia. They will need to win at least five of these games and also depend on other results going in their favour to boost their chances.

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>M</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>D</th><th>Deduction</th><th>Pts</th><th>PCT</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Australia</td><td>10</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>96</td><td>80</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>36</td><td>75</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>52</td><td>72.22</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>40</td><td>55.56</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>11</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>68</td><td>51.52</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>24</td><td>33.33</td></tr><tr><td>England</td><td>14</td><td>5</td><td>8</td><td>1</td><td>14</td><td>50</td><td>29.76</td></tr><tr><td>West Indies</td><td>12</td><td>2</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>8</td><td>30</td><td>20.83</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>16</td><td>19.05</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Gautam Gambhir secured his first away Test series win as India head coach, with India drawing the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Sri Lanka’s lower order showed resilience throughout the final day to deny India a series clean sweep.

Sonal Dinusha proved to be the difference between India and Sri Lanka, scoring an unbeaten 133 off 264 balls to help the hosts secure a hard-fought draw in the second Test in Colombo on Thursday (Aug 27). India started the final day hoping to complete a 2-0 series win after taking a huge 213-run first-innings lead, however, Dinusha once again showed great determination and kept India’s bowlers at bay. Sri Lanka eventually extended their lead to 216 runs before declaring, after which both teams agreed to a draw. Sri Lanka ended the match at 429/9. India won the two-Test series 1-0 after their convincing victory in the first Test in Galle last week. Dinusha’s unbeaten century was his third hundred of the series. He had scored 103 in Sri Lanka’s first innings in this Test and made his maiden century in the opening Test in Galle. Starting the day at 229/6, Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha spent long periods at the crease to frustrate India on the fifth-day pitch. The duo added 112 runs for the seventh wicket, with Nuwantha scoring 46. Sri Lanka remained resilient despite being forced to follow on on the fourth day. Also Read - UAE batter Asif Khan handed 15-month ban for anti-doping violation For India, Manav Suthar was the most successful bowler with 3/121 from 41 overs, while Ravindra Jadeja took 3/94 in 38.3 overs. WTC points table after IND vs SL, 2nd Test The result saw India remain fifth in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. They have now recorded five victories and two draws from 11 Tests, giving them a 51.52 per cent win rate, compared to 53.33 per cent before the Colombo Test. Also Read - ‘Looking like Tendulkar’: BCCI vice-president lauds Dinusha’s consistent run Australia are at the top with 80 per cent, followed by South Africa (75 per cent), New Zealand (72.22 per cent) and Bangladesh (55.56 per cent). Sri Lanka occupy sixth place with 33.33 per cent. India still have seven WTC matches to play, two against New Zealand and five against Australia. They will need to win at least five of these games and also depend on other results going in their favour to boost their chances.

Gautam Gambhir secured his first away Test series win as India head coach, with India drawing the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Sri Lanka’s lower order showed resilience throughout the final day to deny India a series clean sweep.

IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka pull off sensational draw as India take series 1-0

UAE batter Asif Khan has been suspended for 15 months after testing positive for a banned anabolic steroid during an out-of-competition doping test last year. The Pakistan-born cricketer tested positive for a metabolite of mesterolone, a substance used to enhance testosterone levels, in a doping test conducted on 8 Sept, 2025.&nbsp;“The 36-year-old admitted to a violation of Article 2.1 of the ICC Anti-Doping Code and accepted the sanction through a Case Resolution Agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the International Cricket Council (ICC),” the ICC said in a statement.&nbsp;Now, Asif will be allowed to resume training with a team or use the facilities of a club or another ICC Member organisation from Oct 8. However, he will only be eligible to return to competitive cricket from Dec 8.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/looking-like-tendulkar-bcci-vice-president-lauds-dinusha-s-consistent-run-in-colombo-1787825776764">‘Looking like Tendulkar’: BCCI vice-president lauds Dinusha’s consistent run in Colombo</a>&nbsp;“Asif will be permitted to return to training with a team or use the facilities of a club or other ICC Member organisation from October 8, but will only be eligible to return to competitive cricket from December 8,” the ICC statement said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-includes-sons-of-sehwag-and-dravid-in-india-u-19-one-day-squad-for-home-series-against-australia-u-19-1787824333498">Sehwag, Dravid in India U-19 one-day squad for home series vs Australia U-19</a>&nbsp;The batter’s individual results from 8 Sept, 2025, until his provisional suspension began on 29 Dec, 2025, have also been disqualified. This means he will lose any medals, points, prize money or other prizes earned during that period.&nbsp;Asif has represented the UAE in 38 ODIs and 56 T20Is since making his international debut in 2022. He moved to the UAE in 2017 after playing 32 first-class matches in Pakistan’s domestic cricket.

Asif Khan tested positive for a metabolite of mesterolone, a substance used to enhance testosterone levels, in a doping test conducted on 8 Sept, 2025.

UAE batter Asif Khan has been suspended for 15 months after testing positive for a banned anabolic steroid during an out-of-competition doping test last year. The Pakistan-born cricketer tested positive for a metabolite of mesterolone, a substance used to enhance testosterone levels, in a doping test conducted on 8 Sept, 2025. “The 36-year-old admitted to a violation of Article 2.1 of the ICC Anti-Doping Code and accepted the sanction through a Case Resolution Agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the International Cricket Council (ICC),” the ICC said in a statement. Now, Asif will be allowed to resume training with a team or use the facilities of a club or another ICC Member organisation from Oct 8. However, he will only be eligible to return to competitive cricket from Dec 8. Also Read - ‘Looking like Tendulkar’: BCCI vice-president lauds Dinusha’s consistent run in Colombo “Asif will be permitted to return to training with a team or use the facilities of a club or other ICC Member organisation from October 8, but will only be eligible to return to competitive cricket from December 8,” the ICC statement said. Also Read - Sehwag, Dravid in India U-19 one-day squad for home series vs Australia U-19 The batter’s individual results from 8 Sept, 2025, until his provisional suspension began on 29 Dec, 2025, have also been disqualified. This means he will lose any medals, points, prize money or other prizes earned during that period. Asif has represented the UAE in 38 ODIs and 56 T20Is since making his international debut in 2022. He moved to the UAE in 2017 after playing 32 first-class matches in Pakistan’s domestic cricket.

Asif Khan tested positive for a metabolite of mesterolone, a substance used to enhance testosterone levels, in a doping test conducted on 8 Sept, 2025.

UAE batter Asif Khan handed 15-month ban for anti-doping violation

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has praised Sri Lankan batter Sonal Dinusha for his impressive performances against India in the ongoing Test series, saying the 25-year-old could become a top Test batter for Sri Lanka and that he “looks like Tendulkar.”&nbsp;Earlier, Dinusha has scored two centuries in the series and continued his strong form with another century on the final day of the second Test. He also put together a century partnership with Keshara Nuwantha, helping Sri Lanka move closer to saving the match and avoiding a series whitewash.&nbsp;While Sri Lanka’s batting has been inconsistent, Dinusha has stood out with his patience, shot selection and ability to bat for long periods. He has scored 606 runs in nine innings across five Tests at an average of 86.57, with three centuries and two fifties.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-includes-sons-of-sehwag-and-dravid-in-india-u-19-one-day-squad-for-home-series-against-australia-u-19-1787824333498">BCCI includes Sehwag and Dravid in India U-19 one-day squad for home series against Australia U-19</a>&nbsp;Shukla praised the batter in a post on X, saying, “This Sonal of Srilanka is an amazing player. Looking like Tendulkar. Can be a wonderful test player in international cricket. @OfficialSLC”&nbsp;Dinusha has also joined Kumar Sangakkara and Dimuth Karunaratne as the third Sri Lankan batter to score 50 or more in all four innings of a two-match Test series.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-matteo-guendouzi-at-centre-of-brawl-after-fenerbahce-seal-champions-league-return-at-lyon-1787821695301">Guendouzi at centre of brawl vs Lyon after Fenerbahce return to Champions League</a>&nbsp;Sangakkara achieved the feat against Bangladesh at home in 2013 and England in 2014, while Karunaratne did so against South Africa in 2018.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Impressed by the youngster’s batting, Shukla praised Dinusha, saying the batter reminded him of Sachin Tendulkar, while backing him to become a fine Test cricketer in the future.

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has praised Sri Lankan batter Sonal Dinusha for his impressive performances against India in the ongoing Test series, saying the 25-year-old could become a top Test batter for Sri Lanka and that he “looks like Tendulkar.” Earlier, Dinusha has scored two centuries in the series and continued his strong form with another century on the final day of the second Test. He also put together a century partnership with Keshara Nuwantha, helping Sri Lanka move closer to saving the match and avoiding a series whitewash. While Sri Lanka’s batting has been inconsistent, Dinusha has stood out with his patience, shot selection and ability to bat for long periods. He has scored 606 runs in nine innings across five Tests at an average of 86.57, with three centuries and two fifties. Also Read - BCCI includes Sehwag and Dravid in India U-19 one-day squad for home series against Australia U-19 Shukla praised the batter in a post on X, saying, “This Sonal of Srilanka is an amazing player. Looking like Tendulkar. Can be a wonderful test player in international cricket. @OfficialSLC” Dinusha has also joined Kumar Sangakkara and Dimuth Karunaratne as the third Sri Lankan batter to score 50 or more in all four innings of a two-match Test series. Also Read - Guendouzi at centre of brawl vs Lyon after Fenerbahce return to Champions League Sangakkara achieved the feat against Bangladesh at home in 2013 and England in 2014, while Karunaratne did so against South Africa in 2018. With inputs from agencies

Impressed by the youngster’s batting, Shukla praised Dinusha, saying the batter reminded him of Sachin Tendulkar, while backing him to become a fine Test cricketer in the future.

‘Looking like Tendulkar’: BCCI vice-president lauds Dinusha’s consistent run in Colombo

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the <a href="https://www.bcci.tv/news/article/india-u19-squad-for-australia-u19-mens-tour-of-india-announced">India U-19 squad for the upcoming home tour against Australia U-19</a>, which will feature both 50-over and multi-day matches. Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag, sons of former legendary Indian cricketers Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag, have been included in the one-day squad, marking the beginning of a new generation of former batters. Both Dravid and Sehwag were players of great stature in Indian cricket, playing more than 100 Tests each.<h2>Schedule of India U-19 home series against Australia U-19</h2>The tour starts with three one-day matches, scheduled for September 18, 21, and 23, before moving to the four-day matches, which will run from September 27 to 30 and October 5 to 8. All matches of the tour, barring the second four-day game, will be played in Rajkot. The second multi-day match will be played in Ahmedabad.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/derbyshire-police-investigate-alleged-assault-in-england-pacer-brydon-carse-s-arrest-case-1787805581778">Derbyshire police investigate alleged assault in ENG pacer Carse's arrest case</a><h2>What have Dravid Jr. and Sehwag Jr. done to earn a call-up to the India U-19 squad?</h2>Anvay Dravid was first selected for India B U-19 against Afghanistan in November last year but got out for a duck. He was recently included in the squad for the Sri Lanka U-19 tour in July, where he played two matches, scoring 14 and 87, respectively.Aaryavir Sehwag, meanwhile, has been effective in the ongoing Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 while playing for the West Delhi Lions.<h2>India U-19 squad for home series against Australia U-19</h2>One-Day Squad: Lakshya Raichandani (capt), Yashbardhan Chauhan (vice-capt), Rajat Baghel (wk), Aaryavir Sehwag, VK Vineet, Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid (wk), V Yashveer, Rohit Yadav, Shavin Vinodh, Mohit Ulva, Chigurupati Venkata, Kavya Patel.Multi-Day Squad: Yashbardhan Chauhan (capt), Lakshya Raichandani (vice-capt), Sagar Virk, Kushagra Ojha, Manal Chauhan, Kush Patel, Manav Krishna (wk), Abhipray Biswas (wk), Rohit Yadav, Ishan Om, Ayaan Akram, Pranav Ragavendra, Priyanshu Singh, Mohit Ulva, Aryan Yadav.

Rahul Dravid’s son Anvay and Virender Sehwag’s son Aaryavir have been named in India U-19's One-Day squad to face Australia U-19 at home. The multi-format series begins Sept 18 in Rajkot.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the India U-19 squad for the upcoming home tour against Australia U-19, which will feature both 50-over and multi-day matches. Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag, sons of former legendary Indian cricketers Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag, have been included in the one-day squad, marking the beginning of a new generation of former batters. Both Dravid and Sehwag were players of great stature in Indian cricket, playing more than 100 Tests each. Schedule of India U-19 home series against Australia U-19 The tour starts with three one-day matches, scheduled for September 18, 21, and 23, before moving to the four-day matches, which will run from September 27 to 30 and October 5 to 8. All matches of the tour, barring the second four-day game, will be played in Rajkot. The second multi-day match will be played in Ahmedabad. Also Read - Derbyshire police investigate alleged assault in ENG pacer Carse's arrest case What have Dravid Jr. and Sehwag Jr. done to earn a call-up to the India U-19 squad? Anvay Dravid was first selected for India B U-19 against Afghanistan in November last year but got out for a duck. He was recently included in the squad for the Sri Lanka U-19 tour in July, where he played two matches, scoring 14 and 87, respectively. Aaryavir Sehwag, meanwhile, has been effective in the ongoing Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 while playing for the West Delhi Lions. India U-19 squad for home series against Australia U-19 One-Day Squad: Lakshya Raichandani (capt), Yashbardhan Chauhan (vice-capt), Rajat Baghel (wk), Aaryavir Sehwag, VK Vineet, Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid (wk), V Yashveer, Rohit Yadav, Shavin Vinodh, Mohit Ulva, Chigurupati Venkata, Kavya Patel. Multi-Day Squad: Yashbardhan Chauhan (capt), Lakshya Raichandani (vice-capt), Sagar Virk, Kushagra Ojha, Manal Chauhan, Kush Patel, Manav Krishna (wk), Abhipray Biswas (wk), Rohit Yadav, Ishan Om, Ayaan Akram, Pranav Ragavendra, Priyanshu Singh, Mohit Ulva, Aryan Yadav.

Rahul Dravid’s son Anvay and Virender Sehwag’s son Aaryavir have been named in India U-19's One-Day squad to face Australia U-19 at home. The multi-format series begins Sept 18 in Rajkot.

BCCI includes Sehwag and Dravid in India U-19 one-day squad for home series against Australia U-19

The brief arrest of England pacer Brydon Carse in the wee hours of Sunday (Aug 23) morning has taken another turn as Derbyshire police are investigating an alleged assault case as well. Carse was seen in handcuffs outside a bar in Derbyshire where he was partying with several of his Durham teammates, including former England Test skipper Ben Stokes. The incident has subsequently gotten <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/brydon-carse-dropped-england-squad-derby-nightclub-handcuff-row-1787660861949">Carse dropped from the second Test squad against Pakistan</a>, which starts Thursday (Aug 27) at Lord's<h2>Police investigating alleged assault in Carse arrest case</h2>The England pacer was handcuffed by the Derbyshire police for a brief amount of time before being de-arrested after he was denied entry at Molly Malone’s Irish Tavern in Derby at around 4 am, as reported by the Guardian. He then left after an 'exchange of words' with a person in public who allegedly spilled a drink on him. The police are now investigating an alleged assault case as well, but it is not clear as of now if Carse is involved in it or not.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mitchell-starc-replaces-jasprit-bumrah-no-1-test-bowler-icc-rankings-1787741427267">Mitchell Starc replaces Bumrah as no. 1 Test bowler after 10-wicket masterclass</a>"We are investigating allegations of assault in Derby city centre," the statement by Derbyshire police read, which was released on Wednesday (Aug 26) and first reported by the Telegraph. "No arrests have yet been made and the investigation is ongoing."<h2>England's booze woes continue</h2>The Carse incident came shortly after new Test skipper Joe Root removed the midnight curfew. Root was not pleased and said <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/brydon-carse-dropped-england-squad-derby-nightclub-handcuff-row-1787660861949">he was 'hacked off'</a> with the way things turned out.On the Ashes tour of Australia, England were criticised for a break mid-series in Noosa, allegedly for drinking where Ben Duckett was seen completely sozzled. Prior to that, Harry Brook had an incident in a nightclub in New Zealand which ended up in him getting reprimanded.More recently, Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were suspended for their celebration after England's win in the first Test of the summer over New Zealand. Ben Stokes retired shortly after and said on a podcast earlier this month that "cricket has a culture that is associated with alcohol".

England pacer Brydon Carse was dropped from the 2nd Test vs Pakistan after a brief arrest in Derby. Police are investigating an alleged assault, adding to the team's ongoing off-field alcohol woes.

The brief arrest of England pacer Brydon Carse in the wee hours of Sunday (Aug 23) morning has taken another turn as Derbyshire police are investigating an alleged assault case as well. Carse was seen in handcuffs outside a bar in Derbyshire where he was partying with several of his Durham teammates, including former England Test skipper Ben Stokes. The incident has subsequently gotten Carse dropped from the second Test squad against Pakistan, which starts Thursday (Aug 27) at Lord's Police investigating alleged assault in Carse arrest case The England pacer was handcuffed by the Derbyshire police for a brief amount of time before being de-arrested after he was denied entry at Molly Malone’s Irish Tavern in Derby at around 4 am, as reported by the Guardian. He then left after an 'exchange of words' with a person in public who allegedly spilled a drink on him. The police are now investigating an alleged assault case as well, but it is not clear as of now if Carse is involved in it or not. Also Read - Mitchell Starc replaces Bumrah as no. 1 Test bowler after 10-wicket masterclass "We are investigating allegations of assault in Derby city centre," the statement by Derbyshire police read, which was released on Wednesday (Aug 26) and first reported by the Telegraph. "No arrests have yet been made and the investigation is ongoing." England's booze woes continue The Carse incident came shortly after new Test skipper Joe Root removed the midnight curfew. Root was not pleased and said he was 'hacked off' with the way things turned out. On the Ashes tour of Australia, England were criticised for a break mid-series in Noosa, allegedly for drinking where Ben Duckett was seen completely sozzled. Prior to that, Harry Brook had an incident in a nightclub in New Zealand which ended up in him getting reprimanded. More recently, Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were suspended for their celebration after England's win in the first Test of the summer over New Zealand. Ben Stokes retired shortly after and said on a podcast earlier this month that "cricket has a culture that is associated with alcohol".

England pacer Brydon Carse was dropped from the 2nd Test vs Pakistan after a brief arrest in Derby. Police are investigating an alleged assault, adding to the team's ongoing off-field alcohol woes.

Derbyshire police investigate alleged assault in England pacer Brydon Carse's arrest case

Indian spinners were on top of Sri Lankan batters on day four of the second Test in Colombo, but kept management worried about overstepping. India gave away five extra runs in no-balls on the fourth day, with off-spinning debutant Saransh Jain bowling four of them. Ace spinner Ravindra Jadeja also bowled on the fourth day. Jadeja, however, owns an unwanted record of bowling the most no-balls by a spinner since 2021 (88*). India's spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule offered a novel suggestion to reduce it in red-ball cricket. &nbsp;Unlike in white-ball cricket, where bowling a no-ball leads to a free hit, the bowlers get away with it in Tests, and Bahutule suggested the same, though jokingly.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-day-4-rain-delays-india-series-sweep-1787747428021">IND vs SL 2nd Test, Day 4: India inch closer to series sweep despite rain interruption</a> &nbsp;“We are working on the no-balls. It is a concern, at times,” Bahutule said to the reporters on Wednesday. “When the bowler is putting in that effort, trying to see how he can create that opportunity and get a wicket in situations where wickets are not coming through, he has the tendency to push himself.” &nbsp;“I guess, if the free hit comes in, it will reduce the (no ball) percentage. But again, as I mentioned, there are times where they want to push themselves and see how they can get the best of their bowling in that particular situation,” he added.<h2>India’s Decision to Enforce Follow-On</h2>India dismissed Sri Lanka for 290 in the first innings, and instead of batting in their second innings, captain Shubman Gill decided to enforce the follow-on – something bowling coach Morne Morkel suggested after the third day’s play. That decision, however, helped India inch closer to the win, with Sri Lanka only 16 runs ahead and four wickets remaining.&nbsp; &nbsp;“I think, one, the decision had to be taken. But the other part, we were looking at the clouds every now and then because, from Galle to Colombo, the rains are around any moment. So considering that, I think it was very important for us. There was no debate, but to give that follow-on and get on the field and make sure that we get the opposition out,” Bahutule said of the team decision.&nbsp;

India spin coach Sairaj Bahutule half-jokingly suggested introducing free-hits in Test cricket to curb overstepping after spinners bowled five no-balls on Day 4 in Colombo.

Indian spinners were on top of Sri Lankan batters on day four of the second Test in Colombo, but kept management worried about overstepping. India gave away five extra runs in no-balls on the fourth day, with off-spinning debutant Saransh Jain bowling four of them. Ace spinner Ravindra Jadeja also bowled on the fourth day. Jadeja, however, owns an unwanted record of bowling the most no-balls by a spinner since 2021 (88*). India's spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule offered a novel suggestion to reduce it in red-ball cricket. Unlike in white-ball cricket, where bowling a no-ball leads to a free hit, the bowlers get away with it in Tests, and Bahutule suggested the same, though jokingly. Also read| IND vs SL 2nd Test, Day 4: India inch closer to series sweep despite rain interruption “We are working on the no-balls. It is a concern, at times,” Bahutule said to the reporters on Wednesday. “When the bowler is putting in that effort, trying to see how he can create that opportunity and get a wicket in situations where wickets are not coming through, he has the tendency to push himself.” “I guess, if the free hit comes in, it will reduce the (no ball) percentage. But again, as I mentioned, there are times where they want to push themselves and see how they can get the best of their bowling in that particular situation,” he added. India’s Decision to Enforce Follow-On India dismissed Sri Lanka for 290 in the first innings, and instead of batting in their second innings, captain Shubman Gill decided to enforce the follow-on – something bowling coach Morne Morkel suggested after the third day’s play. That decision, however, helped India inch closer to the win, with Sri Lanka only 16 runs ahead and four wickets remaining. “I think, one, the decision had to be taken. But the other part, we were looking at the clouds every now and then because, from Galle to Colombo, the rains are around any moment. So considering that, I think it was very important for us. There was no debate, but to give that follow-on and get on the field and make sure that we get the opposition out,” Bahutule said of the team decision.

India spin coach Sairaj Bahutule half-jokingly suggested introducing free-hits in Test cricket to curb overstepping after spinners bowled five no-balls on Day 4 in Colombo.

‘Introduce Free Hits’: Sairaj Bahutule’s bold suggestion to fix Test no-balls

Babar Azam has recovered 90% from the finger injury he suffered in the lead-up to the Test series against England and is now confirmed to return and lead his team in the second Test at Lord’s. Babar suffered a blow to the middle finger of his right hand while batting during Pakistan’s only warm-up match in Beckenham, and thus was ruled out of the series opener at Headingley, which Pakistan lost inside three days. While bowling coach Umar Gul provided a key update on Babar’s fitness, saying he looked comfortable during the net sessions on Tuesday, Pakistan’s talismanic batter confirmed his comeback to the playing XI. &nbsp;"I had a couple of practice sessions," Babar said on the eve of the match. "I'm 90% fit for tomorrow and the rest of the series." &nbsp;After the press briefing in London on Wednesday, Babar returned to face more throwdowns in the nets, but notably, no fast bowling. Unfortunately for him and Pakistan, England is highly unlikely to play a spinner in the second Test.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ms-dhoni-csk-fallout-failed-stake-sale-talks-report-1787750665699">MS Dhoni-CSK Fallout? Report claims failed stake sale talks triggered rift</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, sitting on the sidelines and watching his team collapse cheaply across both innings in the first Test, Babar said it was the batting unit’s collective failure but added that it’s not the end of the world for his team. &nbsp;"You need to produce complete team performances. You have to bowl and bat in partnerships. And you have to take it deep as a batter if you're set. If you're set, it's a little easier. For a new batter, it's a little bit difficult to build partnerships,” Babar reflected on Pakistan’s performance in the first Test.<h2>Changes in Batting Order</h2>With Babar Azam returning to the playing XI, Pakistan would have to reshuffle its top order for the second Test. Azam Awais is expected to make way for his regular captain, with Shan Masood likely to pair up with Imam-ul-Haq in the opening. That opens the number three slot for Abdullah Shafique to grab, while Babar will bat at his usual position at four. &nbsp;"The number Abdullah is batting, he should [continue to] play there," Babar said. "He's batted three and four since his comeback. He's got confidence there so he'll continue there. We need to [stamp out] the back-to-back wickets we lose. The senior batters need to be more focused and make up for it." &nbsp;Babar will lead Pakistan for the first time in a Test match in England, and he feels honoured to do that.&nbsp; &nbsp;"When you lead the Pakistan side on this ground, it's an honour," Babar said. "I do my best on the field as captain, and when I'm batting, I just play my game. Our stats here are good, and we'd like to continue that. We will forget about the first Test and are looking forward to this one."

Babar Azam confirms he is 90% fit to return as captain for Pakistan's 2nd Test against England at Lord's following a finger injury layoff.

Babar Azam has recovered 90% from the finger injury he suffered in the lead-up to the Test series against England and is now confirmed to return and lead his team in the second Test at Lord’s. Babar suffered a blow to the middle finger of his right hand while batting during Pakistan’s only warm-up match in Beckenham, and thus was ruled out of the series opener at Headingley, which Pakistan lost inside three days. While bowling coach Umar Gul provided a key update on Babar’s fitness, saying he looked comfortable during the net sessions on Tuesday, Pakistan’s talismanic batter confirmed his comeback to the playing XI. "I had a couple of practice sessions," Babar said on the eve of the match. "I'm 90% fit for tomorrow and the rest of the series." After the press briefing in London on Wednesday, Babar returned to face more throwdowns in the nets, but notably, no fast bowling. Unfortunately for him and Pakistan, England is highly unlikely to play a spinner in the second Test. Also read| MS Dhoni-CSK Fallout? Report claims failed stake sale talks triggered rift Meanwhile, sitting on the sidelines and watching his team collapse cheaply across both innings in the first Test, Babar said it was the batting unit’s collective failure but added that it’s not the end of the world for his team. "You need to produce complete team performances. You have to bowl and bat in partnerships. And you have to take it deep as a batter if you're set. If you're set, it's a little easier. For a new batter, it's a little bit difficult to build partnerships,” Babar reflected on Pakistan’s performance in the first Test. Changes in Batting Order With Babar Azam returning to the playing XI, Pakistan would have to reshuffle its top order for the second Test. Azam Awais is expected to make way for his regular captain, with Shan Masood likely to pair up with Imam-ul-Haq in the opening. That opens the number three slot for Abdullah Shafique to grab, while Babar will bat at his usual position at four. "The number Abdullah is batting, he should [continue to] play there," Babar said. "He's batted three and four since his comeback. He's got confidence there so he'll continue there. We need to [stamp out] the back-to-back wickets we lose. The senior batters need to be more focused and make up for it." Babar will lead Pakistan for the first time in a Test match in England, and he feels honoured to do that. "When you lead the Pakistan side on this ground, it's an honour," Babar said. "I do my best on the field as captain, and when I'm batting, I just play my game. Our stats here are good, and we'd like to continue that. We will forget about the first Test and are looking forward to this one."

Babar Azam confirms he is 90% fit to return as captain for Pakistan's 2nd Test against England at Lord's following a finger injury layoff.

‘90% fit’ Babar Azam confirmed to captain Pakistan in Lord’s Test against England

In a strange development surrounding one of IPL’s greatest teams, its veteran captain's falling out with the franchise has made headlines. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and its former skipper MS Dhoni have reportedly disagreed over honouring each other's demands during a failed discussion about CSK's stake sales. Dhoni and CSK have been synonymous since the competition’s inception in 2008. Since Dhoni took over CSK’s captaincy from day one and led them to an unprecedented run for nearly 15 years, winning five titles and several across the now-defunct Champions League competition, no one thought a day would come when the two would differ over any point. &nbsp;While Dhoni remains an active CSK player, having last featured in the 2025 edition, he aims to bolster his affiliation with the star IPL franchise by acquiring a stake in the team. However, after talks between the team management and Thala fell through, speculation about their ties was raised.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sanjay-manjrekar-urges-harsher-punishment-jaiswal-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-1787744565098">'Don't let them get away': Manjrekar urges harsher punishments for Jaiswal, Vaibhav</a> &nbsp;A Cricblogger report, also carried out by several publications, suggests that Dhoni intended to acquire a 25% stake in the franchise, but the team owners were willing to offer him only 3%. Dhoni then reduced his demand to 20%, only for the owners to offer a per cent increase in the counteroffer. Dhoni, however, further reduced the number to 18%, but CSK’s final counteroffer of 5.5% led to the breakdown. &nbsp;“Dhoni wanted to buy a stake. He wasn’t asking for it for free, but the CSK management thought otherwise," a source close to the information said, as quoted in the report.&nbsp;<h2>What is next for Dhoni and CSK?</h2>Dhoni is CSK’s most-capped player, having featured most times for the franchise, barring the last one. A stiff and persistent calf injury kept him out of action from IPL 2026, where CSK failed to reach the playoffs. Even though his playing days are numbered due to his age and fitness, this latest episode would likely determine his future ahead of IPL 2027. &nbsp;CSK is also without a head coach after mutually parting ways with Stephen Fleming after this season. Several former players have suggested a few names for the new coach, including urging Dhoni to fill the vacant spot; nothing has been formalised yet. It remains to be seen what happens next.&nbsp;

Reports claim a rift has emerged between MS Dhoni and CSK after talks over acquiring an ownership stake in the IPL franchise broke down over equity terms.

In a strange development surrounding one of IPL’s greatest teams, its veteran captain's falling out with the franchise has made headlines. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and its former skipper MS Dhoni have reportedly disagreed over honouring each other's demands during a failed discussion about CSK's stake sales. Dhoni and CSK have been synonymous since the competition’s inception in 2008. Since Dhoni took over CSK’s captaincy from day one and led them to an unprecedented run for nearly 15 years, winning five titles and several across the now-defunct Champions League competition, no one thought a day would come when the two would differ over any point. While Dhoni remains an active CSK player, having last featured in the 2025 edition, he aims to bolster his affiliation with the star IPL franchise by acquiring a stake in the team. However, after talks between the team management and Thala fell through, speculation about their ties was raised. Also read| 'Don't let them get away': Manjrekar urges harsher punishments for Jaiswal, Vaibhav A Cricblogger report, also carried out by several publications, suggests that Dhoni intended to acquire a 25% stake in the franchise, but the team owners were willing to offer him only 3%. Dhoni then reduced his demand to 20%, only for the owners to offer a per cent increase in the counteroffer. Dhoni, however, further reduced the number to 18%, but CSK’s final counteroffer of 5.5% led to the breakdown. “Dhoni wanted to buy a stake. He wasn’t asking for it for free, but the CSK management thought otherwise," a source close to the information said, as quoted in the report. What is next for Dhoni and CSK? Dhoni is CSK’s most-capped player, having featured most times for the franchise, barring the last one. A stiff and persistent calf injury kept him out of action from IPL 2026, where CSK failed to reach the playoffs. Even though his playing days are numbered due to his age and fitness, this latest episode would likely determine his future ahead of IPL 2027. CSK is also without a head coach after mutually parting ways with Stephen Fleming after this season. Several former players have suggested a few names for the new coach, including urging Dhoni to fill the vacant spot; nothing has been formalised yet. It remains to be seen what happens next.

Reports claim a rift has emerged between MS Dhoni and CSK after talks over acquiring an ownership stake in the IPL franchise broke down over equity terms.

Rain has delayed Team India’s series-sweeping win in Colombo on day four after India enforced the follow-on and subsequently reduced Sri Lanka to 229 for six at stumps. The hosts lead by only 16 runs with four wickets and a day full of cricket remaining, as Team India leads the charge. Sri Lanka might have found their heroes in Pasindu Sooriyabandara (92) and Kamindu Mendis (55) in the second innings, but sit far from where they would have liked in this second and final Test of the series. For the visitors, each of the five bowlers used in the second innings has chipped in with at least one wicket. &nbsp;Team India quickly dismissed Sri Lanka for 290 early inside the first hour on day four. Sonal Dinusha -- Sri Lanka’s best batter in this series -- completed his second Test hundred before getting dismissed by debutant Saransh Jain, who returned with two wickets in the first innings.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sanjay-manjrekar-urges-harsher-punishment-jaiswal-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-1787744565098">'Don't let them get away': Manjrekar urges harsher punishments for Jaiswal, Vaibhav</a> &nbsp;Trailing by 213 runs, Sri Lanka came out to bat again. Mohammed Siraj removed opener Lahiru Udara for three, before Kamil Mishara and Sooriyabandara stitched a 58-run stand for the second wicket. Following Mishara’s dismissal, Mendis and Sooriyabandara revived their innings with a massive 118-run partnership for the third wicket. A cluster of wickets fell soon after, with Sri Lanka reeling at 218 for six at one stage.&nbsp; &nbsp;Fortunately for the hosts, Sonal remains unbeaten on seven off 37 balls, and Keshara Nuwantha is batting on just three off 29 deliveries. The two also frustrated India in the first innings with gritty resistance, aiming to deny them an early win when play resumes on the fifth and deciding day. &nbsp;Among the bowlers, seamers Prasidh Krishna and Siraj, alongside Saransh and Ravindra Jadeja, have all picked a wicket each, while Suthar returned with two so far in the second innings.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, should India dismiss Sri Lanka early and then complete the run chase, they would inflict a series sweep on the hosts, further boosting their chances of making the WTC Final next year.&nbsp;

Rain interrupted Day 4 of the 2nd Test in Colombo with India nearing a series sweep against Sri Lanka. The hosts lead by 16 runs after being forced to follow on.

Rain has delayed Team India’s series-sweeping win in Colombo on day four after India enforced the follow-on and subsequently reduced Sri Lanka to 229 for six at stumps. The hosts lead by only 16 runs with four wickets and a day full of cricket remaining, as Team India leads the charge. Sri Lanka might have found their heroes in Pasindu Sooriyabandara (92) and Kamindu Mendis (55) in the second innings, but sit far from where they would have liked in this second and final Test of the series. For the visitors, each of the five bowlers used in the second innings has chipped in with at least one wicket. Team India quickly dismissed Sri Lanka for 290 early inside the first hour on day four. Sonal Dinusha -- Sri Lanka’s best batter in this series -- completed his second Test hundred before getting dismissed by debutant Saransh Jain, who returned with two wickets in the first innings. Also read| 'Don't let them get away': Manjrekar urges harsher punishments for Jaiswal, Vaibhav Trailing by 213 runs, Sri Lanka came out to bat again. Mohammed Siraj removed opener Lahiru Udara for three, before Kamil Mishara and Sooriyabandara stitched a 58-run stand for the second wicket. Following Mishara’s dismissal, Mendis and Sooriyabandara revived their innings with a massive 118-run partnership for the third wicket. A cluster of wickets fell soon after, with Sri Lanka reeling at 218 for six at one stage. Fortunately for the hosts, Sonal remains unbeaten on seven off 37 balls, and Keshara Nuwantha is batting on just three off 29 deliveries. The two also frustrated India in the first innings with gritty resistance, aiming to deny them an early win when play resumes on the fifth and deciding day. Among the bowlers, seamers Prasidh Krishna and Siraj, alongside Saransh and Ravindra Jadeja, have all picked a wicket each, while Suthar returned with two so far in the second innings. Meanwhile, should India dismiss Sri Lanka early and then complete the run chase, they would inflict a series sweep on the hosts, further boosting their chances of making the WTC Final next year.

Rain interrupted Day 4 of the 2nd Test in Colombo with India nearing a series sweep against Sri Lanka. The hosts lead by 16 runs after being forced to follow on.

IND vs SL 2nd Test, Day 4: India inch closer to series sweep despite rain interruption

Cricketer-turned-broadcaster Sanjay Manjrekar has urged the BCCI and ICC to make examples of Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for their outbursts over dismissals and send-offs. In the space of a couple of months, the two have made headlines for loudly reacting against separate Sri Lankan teams, with Jaiswal’s instance taking place on day one of the ongoing second Test in Colombo. While Jaiswal and Sri Lankan seamer Asitha Fernando were slapped with a 25% fine on their match fees and handed a demerit point each, Manjrekar feels the punishment should be stricter.<h2>What happened between Jaiswal and Asitha?</h2>Just after Asitha’s almost unplayable incoming delivery crashed into the wickets, dismissing the well-set Indian opener for 45, Jaiswal stood there in disbelief. As soon as he began walking towards the pavilion, he immediately turned and charged towards Asitha, who had also animatedly celebrated Jaiswal’s wicket. &nbsp;Tensions arose as the two faced off, only for Jaiswal to take it far by deliberately going for a physical touch by placing his helmet towards Asitha’s face.&nbsp;&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -

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The remaining Sri Lankan players quickly intervened and separated the two. The match referee found both guilty of breaching ICC’s code of conduct and slapped them with respective fines.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-jaiswal-asitha-fernando-fight-colombo-video-1787469986821">WATCH | Tempers flare in Colombo as Yashasvi Jaiswal charges at Asitha Fernando following dismissal</a> &nbsp;“Both players were found to have breached Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator during an International Match).” As a result, Jaiswal and Fernando were fined 25 per cent of their match fee and were handed one demerit point each,” an official ICC statement read. &nbsp;In another incident, batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi too became a talking point following a super over loss (playing for India A) against Sri Lanka A in mid-June. After the scores were tied and Sri Lanka A scored 16 in six balls, India A failed to complete the chase, with Sooryavanshi at the crease. &nbsp;Moments later, he was on record getting involved in a physical altercation with a Sri Lanka A player. Sooryavanshi then walked back in anger, making hand gestures and expressing his frustration at being unable to help his team win the match.<h3>Manjrekar’s take on this matter</h3>Taking to his X handle, Manjrekar wrote, “Dear @icc &amp; @bcci…Vaibhav for Ind A recently &amp; now Jaiswal… if you keep letting them get away with such behaviour, you train them to repeat such behaviour. It’s not good for the sport &amp; crucially their own future too.🙏”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Dear <a href="https://x.com/ICC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@icc</a> &amp; <a href="https://x.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bcci</a>… Vaibhav for Ind A recently &amp; now Jaiswal… if you keep letting them get away with such behaviour, you train them to repeat such behaviour. It’s not good for the sport &amp; crucially their own future too. 🙏&mdash; Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) <a href="https://x.com/sanjaymanjrekar/status/2092444755422814358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, as things stand in this second Test in Colombo, India is sitting in the driver’s seat after reducing Sri Lanka to 229 for six, as they lead by 16 runs on day four.

Sanjay Manjrekar has urged the ICC and BCCI to impose stricter punishments on young Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to prevent repeated on-field outbursts.

Cricketer-turned-broadcaster Sanjay Manjrekar has urged the BCCI and ICC to make examples of Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for their outbursts over dismissals and send-offs. In the space of a couple of months, the two have made headlines for loudly reacting against separate Sri Lankan teams, with Jaiswal’s instance taking place on day one of the ongoing second Test in Colombo. While Jaiswal and Sri Lankan seamer Asitha Fernando were slapped with a 25% fine on their match fees and handed a demerit point each, Manjrekar feels the punishment should be stricter. What happened between Jaiswal and Asitha? Just after Asitha’s almost unplayable incoming delivery crashed into the wickets, dismissing the well-set Indian opener for 45, Jaiswal stood there in disbelief. As soon as he began walking towards the pavilion, he immediately turned and charged towards Asitha, who had also animatedly celebrated Jaiswal’s wicket. Tensions arose as the two faced off, only for Jaiswal to take it far by deliberately going for a physical touch by placing his helmet towards Asitha’s face. WATCH VIDEO -

Sanjay Manjrekar has urged the ICC and BCCI to impose stricter punishments on young Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to prevent repeated on-field outbursts.

'Don't let them get away': Manjrekar urges harsher punishments for Jaiswal, Vaibhav

Australian quick Mitchell Starc ended Jasprit Bumrah’s reign at the top of the Test rankings for bowlers by replacing him to claim the number one position for the first time in his career. Starc produced a match-winning 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh in the recently concluded second Test in Mackay, and helped the hosts win the match inside two days. Starc’s record-breaking outing came days after Bangladesh shocked Australia for their first Test win Down Under and second overall against the mighty Aussies. While Starc attained his career-best ratings (872) and jumped two places to number one, India’s Bumrah slipped one place to sit at two. Australian Test captain Pat Cummins too gained a place to conquer the fourth spot, and off-spin veteran Nathan Lyon entered the top ten by jumping two places. Cummins returned with three-wicket hauls in both innings, while Lyon, who grabbed just one wicket across two innings in the series opener, picked up three in the second innings.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/joe-root-brydon-carse-handcuff-row-england-vs-pakistan-lords-test-1787673950513">England captain Root ‘hacked off’ with Carse’s handcuff row ahead of Lord’s Test against Pakistan</a> &nbsp;Starc, however, was the hero of the game for the Aussies. He made headlines for picking up a five-for in just 22 balls early on day one, including dismissing Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam on a first-ball duck. He picked up six wickets for 12 runs in his 10 overs in the first innings, before returning 4/39 in the second to hand Bangladesh a heavy defeat by an innings and 51 runs. &nbsp;The left-arm quick also broke several records during his six-wicket haul in the first innings – surpassing former South African quick Dale Steyn for most Test wickets (445*) and going past James Anderson for the most first-ball dismissals (9*)in cricket.<h2>Other Notable Ranking Movers</h2>New Zealand seamer Matt Henry dropped down one place to number three, while Ollie Robinson jumped 15 places to claim the 11th spot in the updated rankings for Test bowlers.&nbsp; &nbsp;Robinson’s eight-wicket haul in the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley gave the hosts a thumping win by an innings and 103 runs. Josh Tongue, his teammate and fellow quick who also picked up eight wickets in the opener, jumped 16 spots to go to 17. &nbsp;The Sri Lankan bowling pair of Asitha Fernando and Prabath Jayasuriya also gained five spots each after the Galle Test. Asitha picked six wickets and Jayasuriya seven, respectively, but Sri Lanka lost the opener by 165 runs.&nbsp; &nbsp;On the other hand, batters Kamindu Mendis and Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped out of the top 10 after low scores in Galle.&nbsp;

Mitchell Starc has overtaken Jasprit Bumrah to become the new No. 1 Test bowler in the ICC rankings. Starc achieved the top spot for the first time following a 10-wicket masterclass against Bangladesh.

Australian quick Mitchell Starc ended Jasprit Bumrah’s reign at the top of the Test rankings for bowlers by replacing him to claim the number one position for the first time in his career. Starc produced a match-winning 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh in the recently concluded second Test in Mackay, and helped the hosts win the match inside two days. Starc’s record-breaking outing came days after Bangladesh shocked Australia for their first Test win Down Under and second overall against the mighty Aussies. While Starc attained his career-best ratings (872) and jumped two places to number one, India’s Bumrah slipped one place to sit at two. Australian Test captain Pat Cummins too gained a place to conquer the fourth spot, and off-spin veteran Nathan Lyon entered the top ten by jumping two places. Cummins returned with three-wicket hauls in both innings, while Lyon, who grabbed just one wicket across two innings in the series opener, picked up three in the second innings. Also read| England captain Root ‘hacked off’ with Carse’s handcuff row ahead of Lord’s Test against Pakistan Starc, however, was the hero of the game for the Aussies. He made headlines for picking up a five-for in just 22 balls early on day one, including dismissing Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam on a first-ball duck. He picked up six wickets for 12 runs in his 10 overs in the first innings, before returning 4/39 in the second to hand Bangladesh a heavy defeat by an innings and 51 runs. The left-arm quick also broke several records during his six-wicket haul in the first innings – surpassing former South African quick Dale Steyn for most Test wickets (445*) and going past James Anderson for the most first-ball dismissals (9*)in cricket. Other Notable Ranking Movers New Zealand seamer Matt Henry dropped down one place to number three, while Ollie Robinson jumped 15 places to claim the 11th spot in the updated rankings for Test bowlers. Robinson’s eight-wicket haul in the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley gave the hosts a thumping win by an innings and 103 runs. Josh Tongue, his teammate and fellow quick who also picked up eight wickets in the opener, jumped 16 spots to go to 17. The Sri Lankan bowling pair of Asitha Fernando and Prabath Jayasuriya also gained five spots each after the Galle Test. Asitha picked six wickets and Jayasuriya seven, respectively, but Sri Lanka lost the opener by 165 runs. On the other hand, batters Kamindu Mendis and Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped out of the top 10 after low scores in Galle.

Mitchell Starc has overtaken Jasprit Bumrah to become the new No. 1 Test bowler in the ICC rankings. Starc achieved the top spot for the first time following a 10-wicket masterclass against Bangladesh.

Mitchell Starc replaces India's Bumrah as no. 1 Test bowler after 10-wicket masterclass

India's teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, known for his aggressive and scintillating batting style, showed off his bowling prowess in the Duleep Trophy match. Playing for East Zone, Sooryavanshi failed with the bat, scoring only eight runs off six balls in his team's only batting innings, but picked up two wickets in one over in the three overs he bowled in the match. Sooryavanshi's left-arm spin, coupled with his fearless batting at the top, could prove beneficial for him in the bright future ahead, where he is expected to shine for India at the international level.<h2>Sooryavanshi shows off bowling skills in Duleep Trophy</h2>The batter did not bowl in North East Zone's first innings, in which the team scored 111 in reply to East Zone's mammoth 467. During the follow-on, Sooryavanshi was given the ball, and he immediately returned the favor with two wickets. In the 28th over, with NE Zone already five wickets down, Vaibhav sent back Kishan Lyngdoh (25) and Imliwati Lemtur (4) in the space of four balls, effectively drawing curtains on the game.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provides Double Delight ✌️ Picks up 2⃣ wickets in the over. 2 excellent catches as well. 🙌 North East Zone are 79/7 in the 2nd innings after following on. Scorecard ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/XJFhfvvTIU">https://t.co/XJFhfvvTIU</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/DuleepTrophy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DuleepTrophy</a> <a href="https://t.co/NnYbBPnrja">pic.twitter.com/NnYbBPnrja</a>&mdash; BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) <a href="https://x.com/BCCIdomestic/status/2092132633442701365?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

NE Zone were eventually dismissed for 146 in their second innings, <a href="https://www.bcci.tv/matches/6dd4d51a-0601-4c35-8f46-6de345b31a01/east-zone-vs-north-east-zone/scorecard">losing the match</a> by an innings and 210 runs.<h2><a href="https://www.bcci.tv/matches/fa8391f5-4ab5-4da5-bfc0-362391baec31/north-zone-vs-west-zone">North Zone beat West Zone in other match</a></h2>In the other Duleep Trophy QF, North Zone beat West Zone by 52 runs to reach the semis. Batting first, North Zone scored 251 runs, thanks to pacer Anshul Kamboj (60) and Ayush Badoni (51) hitting fifties. In reply, West Zone could manage only 187 runs, with Shams Mulani scoring 52.In the second innings, North Zone scored 222 runs, with Ayush Badoni (50) scoring his second fifty of the match as they set a target of 287 for West Zone. Musheer Khan (96) and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (66) led the fight for West Zone, but they were eventually bowled out for 234, losing the match by 52 runs.

Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took two wickets in an over to help East Zone beat North East Zone in the Duleep Trophy. North Zone also defeated West Zone by 52 runs to reach the semifinals.

India's teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, known for his aggressive and scintillating batting style, showed off his bowling prowess in the Duleep Trophy match. Playing for East Zone, Sooryavanshi failed with the bat, scoring only eight runs off six balls in his team's only batting innings, but picked up two wickets in one over in the three overs he bowled in the match. Sooryavanshi's left-arm spin, coupled with his fearless batting at the top, could prove beneficial for him in the bright future ahead, where he is expected to shine for India at the international level. Sooryavanshi shows off bowling skills in Duleep Trophy The batter did not bowl in North East Zone's first innings, in which the team scored 111 in reply to East Zone's mammoth 467. During the follow-on, Sooryavanshi was given the ball, and he immediately returned the favor with two wickets. In the 28th over, with NE Zone already five wickets down, Vaibhav sent back Kishan Lyngdoh (25) and Imliwati Lemtur (4) in the space of four balls, effectively drawing curtains on the game.

Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took two wickets in an over to help East Zone beat North East Zone in the Duleep Trophy. North Zone also defeated West Zone by 52 runs to reach the semifinals.

Duleep Trophy: Sooryavanshi shows off bowling skills with double-wicket over in East Zone win

Anaya Bangar, daughter of former Indian all-rounder and ex-India batting coach Sanjay Bangar, will be returning to competitive cricket, but in Australia. The 25-year-old, who underwent gender-affirming surgery in March earlier this year, has received confirmation to play community cricket in Australia. She had previously represented Mumbai in U-19 age-group cricket alongside the likes of India Test cap Sarfaraz Khan. Bangar reached out to Cricket Australia in June, and a reply came in July allowing her to participate in women's community cricket. For Elite Cricket in Australia (e.g., Women's Big Bash League), she would have to clear Cricket Australia's testosterone-related eligibility criteria.<h2>Anaya set for return to competitive cricket</h2>“It is a great day for me, especially after knowing the fact that I can play cricket. There was a stage when I thought I would never play cricket again, but thanks to Cricket Australia, it has given me another chance,” Anaya said while talking to The Indian Express.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pak-bowling-coach-umar-gul-blames-cold-weather-for-loss-in-first-test-vs-england-1787719337943">Pak bowling coach Umar Gul blames 'cold weather' for loss in first Test vs ENG</a>She moved to Cricket Australia after receiving no reply from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about her eligibility to play as a trans athlete. The ICC, the apex body of cricket, does not allow trans athletes to participate at the elite level of women's cricket if they have gone through male puberty, under a rule passed in 2023.

Cricket Australia, however, under its Transgender and Gender Diverse Players in Elite Cricket Policy, requires a player's testosterone to be below 10 nmol/L (nanomoles per litre) for a year to consider them eligible to play elite cricket.<h2>Anaya's transformation as a trans athlete</h2>Anaya, born as Aryan Bangar, chose to have gender-affirming surgery to align her physical characteristics with her gender identity. After the surgery, she <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DMbJvW_Mte_/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1">penned a note on Instagram</a>, saying: "This journey has taught me that becoming yourself means losing people who only loved the version of you that made sense to them. Not everyone will hold space for your truth. And not everyone is meant to."

Anaya Bangar, daughter of ex-India coach Sanjay Bangar, was cleared by Cricket Australia to play community cricket following gender-affirming surgery, with WBBL eligibility set for March 2027.

Anaya Bangar, daughter of former Indian all-rounder and ex-India batting coach Sanjay Bangar, will be returning to competitive cricket, but in Australia. The 25-year-old, who underwent gender-affirming surgery in March earlier this year, has received confirmation to play community cricket in Australia. She had previously represented Mumbai in U-19 age-group cricket alongside the likes of India Test cap Sarfaraz Khan. Bangar reached out to Cricket Australia in June, and a reply came in July allowing her to participate in women's community cricket. For Elite Cricket in Australia (e.g., Women's Big Bash League), she would have to clear Cricket Australia's testosterone-related eligibility criteria. Anaya set for return to competitive cricket “It is a great day for me, especially after knowing the fact that I can play cricket. There was a stage when I thought I would never play cricket again, but thanks to Cricket Australia, it has given me another chance,” Anaya said while talking to The Indian Express. Also Read - Pak bowling coach Umar Gul blames 'cold weather' for loss in first Test vs ENG She moved to Cricket Australia after receiving no reply from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about her eligibility to play as a trans athlete. The ICC, the apex body of cricket, does not allow trans athletes to participate at the elite level of women's cricket if they have gone through male puberty, under a rule passed in 2023.

Anaya Bangar, daughter of ex-India coach Sanjay Bangar, was cleared by Cricket Australia to play community cricket following gender-affirming surgery, with WBBL eligibility set for March 2027.

Trans athlete Anaya, daughter of ex-India coach Sanjay Bangar, set to play cricket in Australia

Pakistan bowling coach Umar Gul has blamed the cold English weather for his team's loss in the first Test against England. Pakistan lost the Test played at Headingley in Leeds by an innings and 103 runs inside three days. Batting first, Pakistan had scored 171 and England posted 409 in reply. In the second innings, Pakistan could manage only 135 runs as England pacers snapped up all 20 wickets of the match in quick time to take a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series.<h2>Pakistan coach blames cold weather for loss in 1st Test against England</h2>Speaking ahead of the second Test, which starts August 27 at Lord's, Gul highlighted the temperature difference between the West Indies, where Pakistan played before coming to England, and Headingley.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-injury-update-morne-morkel-day-4-wicketkeeping-colombo-test-1787669230699">'Badly bruised but will keep wickets on Day 4': Morkel on Rishabh Pant's injury</a>"When we came here from the WI, the weather was hot. It was a hot summer. We weren't expecting it to be this cold. Even during the practice match at Croydon, the weather there was hot. When we reached Headingley, it was totally different. It rained and the weather was cold. Obviously, you need to spend some time in that cold weather. That's why we couldn't bowl that well, and we couldn't execute due to the weather. But I hope they acclimatise to the weather and do well in the next game," he said.<h2>Babar back for second Test</h2>Pakistan also played the first Test without ace batter and skipper Babar Azam, who was out with an injury. The skipper, in some good news for Pakistan, will be back for the second Test. England, meanwhile, are dealing with booze issues, with the latest incident involving pacer Brydon Carse, who has now been dropped from the squad for the second Test as the matter gets investigated. After the second Test at Lord's from Aug 27–31, the third Test will be played in Birmingham from September 9–13.

Pakistan bowling coach Umar Gul blamed cold weather for their innings defeat to England in the first Test at Headingley. Skipper Babar Azam returns for the second Test at Lord's starting August 27.

Pakistan bowling coach Umar Gul has blamed the cold English weather for his team's loss in the first Test against England. Pakistan lost the Test played at Headingley in Leeds by an innings and 103 runs inside three days. Batting first, Pakistan had scored 171 and England posted 409 in reply. In the second innings, Pakistan could manage only 135 runs as England pacers snapped up all 20 wickets of the match in quick time to take a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series. Pakistan coach blames cold weather for loss in 1st Test against England Speaking ahead of the second Test, which starts August 27 at Lord's, Gul highlighted the temperature difference between the West Indies, where Pakistan played before coming to England, and Headingley. Also Read - 'Badly bruised but will keep wickets on Day 4': Morkel on Rishabh Pant's injury "When we came here from the WI, the weather was hot. It was a hot summer. We weren't expecting it to be this cold. Even during the practice match at Croydon, the weather there was hot. When we reached Headingley, it was totally different. It rained and the weather was cold. Obviously, you need to spend some time in that cold weather. That's why we couldn't bowl that well, and we couldn't execute due to the weather. But I hope they acclimatise to the weather and do well in the next game," he said. Babar back for second Test Pakistan also played the first Test without ace batter and skipper Babar Azam, who was out with an injury. The skipper, in some good news for Pakistan, will be back for the second Test. England, meanwhile, are dealing with booze issues, with the latest incident involving pacer Brydon Carse, who has now been dropped from the squad for the second Test as the matter gets investigated. After the second Test at Lord's from Aug 27–31, the third Test will be played in Birmingham from September 9–13.

Pakistan bowling coach Umar Gul blamed cold weather for their innings defeat to England in the first Test at Headingley. Skipper Babar Azam returns for the second Test at Lord's starting August 27.

Pak bowling coach Umar Gul blames 'cold weather' for loss in first Test vs England

Barely a week after England Test captain Joe Root urged his teammates to be ‘man enough and responsible role models’, another case of a drunken English cricketer creating disorder made headlines. While it was Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson who put England’s dressing room under scrutiny for its drinking culture, seamer Brydon Carse’s handcuff row made things worse. ‘Hacked off’ with this latest incident, Root said he was disappointed that matters not relating to cricket are at the forefront for the second time this summer. &nbsp;Carse was filmed in handcuffs while celebrating Durham’s win over Derbyshire on Saturday night. The police on Monday confirmed that he had been briefly arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly before he was de-arrested. The Cricket Regulator is investigating the matter, and the ECB has dropped him from the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s, starting Thursday. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Root revealed he spoke with ‘upset and apologetic’ Carse about the incident, and that he had a ‘very robust discussion' with his players since arriving in London on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/babar-azam-injury-update-pakistan-vs-england-2nd-test-lords-return-1787671699316">Babar Azam set to return from injury for second Test against England at Lord’s</a> &nbsp;"If I'm being brutally honest, I'm really hacked off," Root said, speaking at Lord's on Tuesday. "I'm really disappointed that after last week's performance, we sat here and we're talking about something nothing related to it at all. &nbsp;"In terms of the incident itself, it's obviously with the Regulator. There's not a lot I can say on it. It's in their hands now. I've spoken to Brydon. When I first found out, my first concern was him as a person, as someone I've spent a lot of time with [and who has] been involved in this dressing-room,” he added.&nbsp; &nbsp;While late-night drinking episodes have largely contributed to England’s loss lately, Root stands by his words of urging his teammates to behave like adults and take responsibility for their actions.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I still don't believe that's the way to go," he said. “It's important we create something bigger than that. It's about having something long-lasting that we can be proud of, that we can pass on to the next generation of players for them to evolve and be proud of.”<h2>Root’s Message to Teammates</h2>Keeping a cool head despite growing frustrations, Root said the dressing room has been far from portraying its true self, and that they have an opportunity to make things better.&nbsp; &nbsp;"What I will say is that actually, we have an opportunity moving forward," Root said. "Clearly, we're not portraying ourselves how we want to, and I think we've got an opportunity to build a culture that's very strong, something that we can be proud of, that's player-driven. &nbsp;"Of course, that's not going to happen overnight. We've already had conversations as a team about what is expected from this group of players, what it means to play for England, what it takes to play for England. But we want to create something that we can be proud of and people that follow us can be proud of,” he added.

"I'm really hacked off": Joe Root reacts to Brydon Carse's handcuff incident as the ECB drops the bowler from the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's.

Barely a week after England Test captain Joe Root urged his teammates to be ‘man enough and responsible role models’, another case of a drunken English cricketer creating disorder made headlines. While it was Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson who put England’s dressing room under scrutiny for its drinking culture, seamer Brydon Carse’s handcuff row made things worse. ‘Hacked off’ with this latest incident, Root said he was disappointed that matters not relating to cricket are at the forefront for the second time this summer. Carse was filmed in handcuffs while celebrating Durham’s win over Derbyshire on Saturday night. The police on Monday confirmed that he had been briefly arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly before he was de-arrested. The Cricket Regulator is investigating the matter, and the ECB has dropped him from the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s, starting Thursday. Meanwhile, Root revealed he spoke with ‘upset and apologetic’ Carse about the incident, and that he had a ‘very robust discussion' with his players since arriving in London on Monday. Also read| Babar Azam set to return from injury for second Test against England at Lord’s "If I'm being brutally honest, I'm really hacked off," Root said, speaking at Lord's on Tuesday. "I'm really disappointed that after last week's performance, we sat here and we're talking about something nothing related to it at all. "In terms of the incident itself, it's obviously with the Regulator. There's not a lot I can say on it. It's in their hands now. I've spoken to Brydon. When I first found out, my first concern was him as a person, as someone I've spent a lot of time with [and who has] been involved in this dressing-room,” he added. While late-night drinking episodes have largely contributed to England’s loss lately, Root stands by his words of urging his teammates to behave like adults and take responsibility for their actions. "I still don't believe that's the way to go," he said. “It's important we create something bigger than that. It's about having something long-lasting that we can be proud of, that we can pass on to the next generation of players for them to evolve and be proud of.” Root’s Message to Teammates Keeping a cool head despite growing frustrations, Root said the dressing room has been far from portraying its true self, and that they have an opportunity to make things better. "What I will say is that actually, we have an opportunity moving forward," Root said. "Clearly, we're not portraying ourselves how we want to, and I think we've got an opportunity to build a culture that's very strong, something that we can be proud of, that's player-driven. "Of course, that's not going to happen overnight. We've already had conversations as a team about what is expected from this group of players, what it means to play for England, what it takes to play for England. But we want to create something that we can be proud of and people that follow us can be proud of,” he added.

"I'm really hacked off": Joe Root reacts to Brydon Carse's handcuff incident as the ECB drops the bowler from the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's.

England captain Root ‘hacked off’ with Carse’s handcuff row ahead of Lord’s Test against Pakistan

Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam has shown positive signs in his recovery from the finger injury that kept him out of the series opener at Headingley. Two days before the second Test match begins on Thursday at Lord’s, Babar trained in the nets and looked good, Pakistan’s bowling coach Umar Gul said. The former speedster added that Babar batted comfortably during the training sessions, boosting his chances of returning to the side at the Mecca of cricket.

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Ahead of the UK tour, Pakistan’s first since 2020, Babar suffered a blow to his finger during an away Test against the West Indies, and then during Pakistan’s scheduled warm-up fixture (on the same finger), which ruled him out. Salman Ali Agha captained in his absence, and Pakistan lost the first Test inside three days by an innings and 103 runs.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-injury-update-morne-morkel-day-4-wicketkeeping-colombo-test-1787669230699">'Badly bruised but will keep wickets on Day 4': Morkel gives key update on Rishabh Pant's injury</a> &nbsp;"Babar batted in the nets, faced fast bowlers, spinners and throwdowns," Gul said. "We're hopeful he will be available for the game, and today he was looking good; he batted well in the nets. He had a full batting session." &nbsp;Meanwhile, Babar’s return will boost Pakistan’s batting line-up, which created an unwanted record of getting dismissed twice inside 86 overs in total – Pakistan’s fifth-fewest in two completed innings. Against the West Indies in the previous Test series, Babar top-scored with the bat, scoring 193 runs. &nbsp;Babar’s return will also see changes in the top order, as Azan Awais will likely make way for him, while either Abdullah Shafique or Shan Masood will move up the order. Not only will Babar assume captaincy, but he will also bat at his preferred position at number four. His numbers in England, however, are impressive as he averages over 65 in six innings, including three fifties.&nbsp; &nbsp;Against England overall in Tests, Babar averages 53.83 in 14 Tests.<h2>Gul on Improving Performances</h2>Pakistan was in shambles in the first Test, and despite Babar’s potential return, the side must learn from the mistakes and play better cricket to seek any chance of making a comeback in this Test series. &nbsp;"We'll have to learn from the mistakes we made in the previous game. If you want to win a Test match, you have to perform in all departments. One can't be carrying the other. But in these conditions, the responsibility lies more with the bowlers. Until you take 20 wickets, you can't win a Test match. &nbsp;"The players trained today with full intensity. I'm pretty sure the boys will bounce back properly here,” Gul added.

Babar Azam trained in the nets ahead of the 2nd Test at Lord's, with bowling coach Umar Gul confirming the Pakistan skipper is on track to return against England.

Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam has shown positive signs in his recovery from the finger injury that kept him out of the series opener at Headingley. Two days before the second Test match begins on Thursday at Lord’s, Babar trained in the nets and looked good, Pakistan’s bowling coach Umar Gul said. The former speedster added that Babar batted comfortably during the training sessions, boosting his chances of returning to the side at the Mecca of cricket.

Babar Azam trained in the nets ahead of the 2nd Test at Lord's, with bowling coach Umar Gul confirming the Pakistan skipper is on track to return against England.

Babar Azam set to return from injury for second Test against England at Lord’s

Team India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has provided a key update on Rishabh Pant’s injury status. Pant suffered two blows to his body during India’s first innings against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Retiring hurt after being struck on his wrist on day one, Pant returned to bat on day two but suffered bruises from a short-ball barrage from the Sri Lankan quicks. He, however, got out to off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha on 63 and never made it to the field after that in this game. With three days done, Pant is now expected to keep wickets when play resumes on the fourth day, Morkel confirmed. &nbsp;The former South African pacer said the team doctors will monitor him overnight and decide on his participation accordingly. &nbsp;"Rishabh obviously got hit on the shoulder. I think that it was discussed last night," Morkel said after the third day’s play. "It is quite badly bruised. I think he was just a little bit restricted in his movement this morning when he tried to warm up. I think they'll keep on monitoring him now overnight, and hopefully, he'll be behind the stumps for us tomorrow. I think it's important to have him there. His reading of the game is exceptional."&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-day-3-match-report-krishna-suthar-jayasuriya-icc-sanction-1787664667228">IND vs SL 2nd Test, Day 3: Krishna, Suthar share 6 wickets as India surge ahead despite rain</a> &nbsp;Luckily for India, they had a backup keeper, Dhruv Jurel, picked in the XI for the ongoing second Test. Dhruv impressed with his second Test hundred (115), helping India post 503/9 declared. Meanwhile, Pant too scored his fifty (63) and now leads the runs tally for an Indian in the World Test Championship (WTC), surpassing India Test captain Shubman Gill.<h2>Will India Enforce Follow-on?</h2>Unlike the previous Test, where India decided to bat and later dismissed Sri Lanka in the fourth innings to win the match, they could enforce the follow-on in this Test, with Sri Lanka trailing by 238 runs and two wickets remaining. &nbsp;Morkel hinted at this possibility, considering how rain had already disrupted proceedings several times across the first three days. &nbsp;"That will be the first prize… that we can get those two wickets tomorrow early," Morkel said. "I know it's a cliché thing, but you know, with the weather around and sometimes the time it takes with taking the covers on and off, we want to try and get as many overs as possible to the Sri Lankans. So hopefully, we can get those wickets tomorrow and then be brave, put them in, and bowl well."&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar were among the wickets, picking three each thus far in this innings, as Sri Lanka’s scorecard reads 265 for 8 at stumps on day three.&nbsp;

Morne Morkel confirms Rishabh Pant is 'badly bruised' after taking hits on his wrist and shoulder, but India expect the keeper to take the gloves on Day 4 in Colombo.

Team India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has provided a key update on Rishabh Pant’s injury status. Pant suffered two blows to his body during India’s first innings against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Retiring hurt after being struck on his wrist on day one, Pant returned to bat on day two but suffered bruises from a short-ball barrage from the Sri Lankan quicks. He, however, got out to off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha on 63 and never made it to the field after that in this game. With three days done, Pant is now expected to keep wickets when play resumes on the fourth day, Morkel confirmed. The former South African pacer said the team doctors will monitor him overnight and decide on his participation accordingly. "Rishabh obviously got hit on the shoulder. I think that it was discussed last night," Morkel said after the third day’s play. "It is quite badly bruised. I think he was just a little bit restricted in his movement this morning when he tried to warm up. I think they'll keep on monitoring him now overnight, and hopefully, he'll be behind the stumps for us tomorrow. I think it's important to have him there. His reading of the game is exceptional." Also read| IND vs SL 2nd Test, Day 3: Krishna, Suthar share 6 wickets as India surge ahead despite rain Luckily for India, they had a backup keeper, Dhruv Jurel, picked in the XI for the ongoing second Test. Dhruv impressed with his second Test hundred (115), helping India post 503/9 declared. Meanwhile, Pant too scored his fifty (63) and now leads the runs tally for an Indian in the World Test Championship (WTC), surpassing India Test captain Shubman Gill. Will India Enforce Follow-on? Unlike the previous Test, where India decided to bat and later dismissed Sri Lanka in the fourth innings to win the match, they could enforce the follow-on in this Test, with Sri Lanka trailing by 238 runs and two wickets remaining. Morkel hinted at this possibility, considering how rain had already disrupted proceedings several times across the first three days. "That will be the first prize… that we can get those two wickets tomorrow early," Morkel said. "I know it's a cliché thing, but you know, with the weather around and sometimes the time it takes with taking the covers on and off, we want to try and get as many overs as possible to the Sri Lankans. So hopefully, we can get those wickets tomorrow and then be brave, put them in, and bowl well." Meanwhile, Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar were among the wickets, picking three each thus far in this innings, as Sri Lanka’s scorecard reads 265 for 8 at stumps on day three.

Morne Morkel confirms Rishabh Pant is 'badly bruised' after taking hits on his wrist and shoulder, but India expect the keeper to take the gloves on Day 4 in Colombo.

'Badly bruised but will keep wickets on Day 4': Morkel gives key update on Rishabh Pant's injury

Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar have shared six wickets between them as India surge ahead of Sri Lanka despite rain on day three of the second Test in Colombo. The hosts started the day on 8 for 2 but soon lost another opener and debutant Kamil Mishara, caught behind on 19. Barring Krishna and Suthar, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj were also among the wickets. Rain, on the other hand, kept interrupting play before having its say at the end, forcing an early stumps.

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Sri Lanka, trailing by 238 runs, had contributions from Pasindu Sooriyabandara (85) and Sonal Dinusha (80*) to help them stay afloat in this Test. After India made merry with the bat in the first innings, amassing 503 for 9 declared and picking up two Sri Lankan batters, including Lahiru Udara and night watchman Prabath Jayasuriya, they looked poised to take this game away. Although an early strike on day three did help their cause, Sooriyabandara’s gritty outing paused India’s early celebrations.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/duleep-trophy-2026-east-zone-vs-north-east-zone-sooryavanshi-shami-1787657658839">Duleep Trophy: Sooryavanshi, Shami flop as East Zone edge past North East to reach semis</a> &nbsp;Kamindu Mendis scored 32 as the two added 88 for the fourth wicket. Two quick wickets further reduced Sri Lanka to 137 for five before Sooriyabandara’s dismissal made it worse for the hosts. Wicketkeeper batter Niroshan Dickwella departed next, leaving Sri Lanka reeling at 173 for seven, staring at a potential follow-on.

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Sonal Dinusha entered -- Sri Lanka's last-game hero -- who remained unbeaten at 80 off 137 balls, including six fours and two sixes. Handy contributions from the tail helped Sri Lanka post 265 for eight at stumps on day three.<h2>Jayasuriya Sanctioned for Breaching ICC Code of Conduct</h2>Jayasuriya, however, faced sanctions and a demerit point for his emotional reaction to his dismissal late on day two. After being adjudged LBW off Suthar, on what happened to be the last ball of the day, Jayasuriya smashed the boundary wedges, leading to his punishment.&nbsp; &nbsp;The apex body reprimanded him for breaching Level 1 of the ICC's code of conduct for players and player support personnel, which relates to "abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an international match". &nbsp;The left-arm spinner was handed an official reprimand and had a demerit point added to his disciplinary record.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Jayasuriya is the third player in this ongoing Test after Asitha Fernando and Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal to be slapped with fines. Jaiswal and Fernando were involved in a verbal spat on the first day and were fined 25% of their match fees for inappropriate physical contact. The two also had a demerit point added to their respective disciplinary records.

Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar shared six wickets as India dominated Day 3 of the 2nd Test in Colombo despite rain. Sri Lanka reached 265/8 at stumps, trailing by 238 runs.

Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar have shared six wickets between them as India surge ahead of Sri Lanka despite rain on day three of the second Test in Colombo. The hosts started the day on 8 for 2 but soon lost another opener and debutant Kamil Mishara, caught behind on 19. Barring Krishna and Suthar, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj were also among the wickets. Rain, on the other hand, kept interrupting play before having its say at the end, forcing an early stumps.

Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar shared six wickets as India dominated Day 3 of the 2nd Test in Colombo despite rain. Sri Lanka reached 265/8 at stumps, trailing by 238 runs.

IND vs SL 2nd Test, Day 3: Krishna, Suthar share 6 wickets as India surge ahead despite rain

England Cricket and its alcohol issues seem to run hand in hand, despite former captain Ben Stokes saying that cricket’s drinking culture has been going on since the game turned professional. Even though a similar episode at a London nightclub and an altercation that followed later led to Stokes’ shocking international retirement, it continues to follow the England setup. &nbsp;English seamer Brydon Carse was the latest to find himself at the centre of controversy after being handcuffed for being drunk and disorderly outside a nightclub on Saturday night. The ECB and the Cricket Regulator have launched yet another investigation into alcohol-related matters, which continue to hound the England setup.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-icc-penalises-jaiswal-asitha-fernando-after-colombo-test-altercation-1787568750698">IND vs SL: ICC penalises Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando after Colombo Test altercation</a> &nbsp;Confirming the incident, a spokesperson for the Derbyshire Constabulary said, "A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in Derby city centre on Saturday night. However, the man was de-arrested shortly afterwards having agreed to leave the area."&nbsp; &nbsp;Carse was due to link up with the Test squad in London on Monday evening but now finds himself out of the squad amid an investigation into the matter.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Following a referral from the ECB, the Cricket Regulator have confirmed that they will investigate events on Saturday night in Derby. Brydon Carse will no longer be available for selection for the second men's Test match while this investigation is ongoing and the full facts are obtained,” an official statement from the ECB read.<h2>Baker Replaces Carse</h2>Seamer Sonny Baker has replaced him for the second Test against Pakistan starting Thursday (Aug 27).&nbsp; &nbsp;Baker made his Test debut earlier this summer against New Zealand after Stokes and Gus Atkinson were left out of the second Test for breaking the midnight curfew. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Carse – an unused part of the squad for the first Test -- was not on England duty during the time of the incident, and had been playing a domestic county match at Derby, which Durham won on Saturday. Stokes and fellow England quick Matthew Potts were also seen in the viral video published by The Telegraph; however, there are no indications that either was involved in any wrongdoing on the scene. &nbsp;Also, the independent investigation has come five days after Joe Root urged his players to be ‘good role models and human beings’ following a series of similar episodes in the past year, prompting accusations of a drinking culture. &nbsp;

England seamer Brydon Carse has been dropped from the 2nd Test against Pakistan following an ECB investigation into a late-night handcuff incident outside a Derby nightclub.

England Cricket and its alcohol issues seem to run hand in hand, despite former captain Ben Stokes saying that cricket’s drinking culture has been going on since the game turned professional. Even though a similar episode at a London nightclub and an altercation that followed later led to Stokes’ shocking international retirement, it continues to follow the England setup. English seamer Brydon Carse was the latest to find himself at the centre of controversy after being handcuffed for being drunk and disorderly outside a nightclub on Saturday night. The ECB and the Cricket Regulator have launched yet another investigation into alcohol-related matters, which continue to hound the England setup. Also read| IND vs SL: ICC penalises Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando after Colombo Test altercation Confirming the incident, a spokesperson for the Derbyshire Constabulary said, "A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in Derby city centre on Saturday night. However, the man was de-arrested shortly afterwards having agreed to leave the area." Carse was due to link up with the Test squad in London on Monday evening but now finds himself out of the squad amid an investigation into the matter. "Following a referral from the ECB, the Cricket Regulator have confirmed that they will investigate events on Saturday night in Derby. Brydon Carse will no longer be available for selection for the second men's Test match while this investigation is ongoing and the full facts are obtained,” an official statement from the ECB read. Baker Replaces Carse Seamer Sonny Baker has replaced him for the second Test against Pakistan starting Thursday (Aug 27). Baker made his Test debut earlier this summer against New Zealand after Stokes and Gus Atkinson were left out of the second Test for breaking the midnight curfew. Meanwhile, Carse – an unused part of the squad for the first Test -- was not on England duty during the time of the incident, and had been playing a domestic county match at Derby, which Durham won on Saturday. Stokes and fellow England quick Matthew Potts were also seen in the viral video published by The Telegraph; however, there are no indications that either was involved in any wrongdoing on the scene. Also, the independent investigation has come five days after Joe Root urged his players to be ‘good role models and human beings’ following a series of similar episodes in the past year, prompting accusations of a drinking culture.

England seamer Brydon Carse has been dropped from the 2nd Test against Pakistan following an ECB investigation into a late-night handcuff incident outside a Derby nightclub.

Alcohol issues haunt England camp as Brydon Carse dropped from 2nd Test after handcuff row

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi failed with the bat on his return to red-ball cricket, and so did veteran quick Mohammed Shami, who went wicketless for the East Zone in the first quarterfinal. While the batting prodigy lasted just six balls and scored eight runs early on day one, Shami failed to pick up a wicket across both innings, bowling 14 overs for 46 runs. Sooryavanshi, however, impressed with his left-arm orthodox by removing two batters in the same over, helping East Zone inflict an innings and 210-run defeat on North East to qualify for the semifinal. &nbsp;Bengal all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed was the star performer for the East Zone, scoring a match-winning 167 in the first innings and later returning with four wickets in both innings. His first three wickets came in the first innings, and a five-for from Abhijit K Sarkar wrapped up North East Zone on just 111. After enforcing a follow-on, Shahbaz picked up one more, and Anukul Roy picked five to dismiss North East on 146.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-jaiswal-takes-stunning-catch-in-slip-to-dismiss-udara-watch-1787636540033">IND vs SL: Jaiswal takes stunning catch in slip to dismiss Udara - WATCH</a><h2>Sooryavanshi's Bowling Cameo</h2>Sooryavanshi hammered two fours before being caught at slips, but had his left-arm spin for the world to talk about. In the second innings, he first accounted for Kishan Lyngdoh, caught off his top edge on 25, before sending Imliwati Lemtur back to the pavilion for just four.&nbsp;&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -

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On the other hand, the out-of-favour India seamer Mohammed Shami didn’t have the best of games either after failing to provide any breakthrough. Though he was economical in his spells, Shami had nothing to boast about in his wicket column. &nbsp;The two, however, are at opposite ends of the selection spectrum. While Sooryavanshi, 15, had just made his senior team debut during the England T20Is, Shami hasn’t played for India since returning with the most wickets in the triumphant 2025 Champions Trophy campaign.&nbsp; &nbsp;Shami is best known for his majestic run in the 2023 ODI World Cup, where he picked up 24 wickets in seven matches.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, East Zone will face Central Zone in the first semifinal starting August 30.

East Zone crushed North East Zone by an innings and 210 runs to reach the Duleep Trophy semifinals. While Mohammed Shami went wicketless and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi failed with the bat, the 15-year-old impressed with 2 key wickets.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi failed with the bat on his return to red-ball cricket, and so did veteran quick Mohammed Shami, who went wicketless for the East Zone in the first quarterfinal. While the batting prodigy lasted just six balls and scored eight runs early on day one, Shami failed to pick up a wicket across both innings, bowling 14 overs for 46 runs. Sooryavanshi, however, impressed with his left-arm orthodox by removing two batters in the same over, helping East Zone inflict an innings and 210-run defeat on North East to qualify for the semifinal. Bengal all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed was the star performer for the East Zone, scoring a match-winning 167 in the first innings and later returning with four wickets in both innings. His first three wickets came in the first innings, and a five-for from Abhijit K Sarkar wrapped up North East Zone on just 111. After enforcing a follow-on, Shahbaz picked up one more, and Anukul Roy picked five to dismiss North East on 146. Also read| IND vs SL: Jaiswal takes stunning catch in slip to dismiss Udara - WATCH Sooryavanshi's Bowling Cameo Sooryavanshi hammered two fours before being caught at slips, but had his left-arm spin for the world to talk about. In the second innings, he first accounted for Kishan Lyngdoh, caught off his top edge on 25, before sending Imliwati Lemtur back to the pavilion for just four. WATCH VIDEO -

East Zone crushed North East Zone by an innings and 210 runs to reach the Duleep Trophy semifinals. While Mohammed Shami went wicketless and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi failed with the bat, the 15-year-old impressed with 2 key wickets.

Duleep Trophy: Sooryavanshi, Shami flop as East Zone edge past North East to reach semis

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in the news for all the wrong reasons during the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at Colombo. The southpaw opener, however, changed the topic to his fielding on day 2 (Aug 24), minutes before the close of play. After India declared their first innings on 503/9, Sri Lanka lost two wickets in the three overs they played to finish at 8/2. One of the two wickets came thanks to Jaiswal's brilliance on the field when he grabbed a screaming catch at the third slip.<h2>Jaiswal takes stunning catch on day 2 of IND vs SL 2nd Test</h2>Sri Lanka opener Lahiru Udara was batting on one run off five balls when he faced a superb delivery from India pacer Prasidh Krishna - the second ball of his first and Sri Lankan innings' second over. The ball was angling in on the off stump, and squared up Udara. The batter nicked it behind and the ball went flying in the third slip area where Jaiswal flew to his right to grab a spectacular catch. Have a look at the video below:

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Sri Lanka lost another wicket on the last ball of the next over with Manav Suthar trapping night watchman Prabath Jayasuriya LBW. Sri Lanka ended the dismal day at 8/2, trailing by 495 runs against India in the first innings.<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-icc-penalises-jaiswal-asitha-fernando-after-colombo-test-altercation-1787568750698">ICC penalises Jaiswal for altercation with Fernando</a></h2>Earlier in the day, the ICC had penalised Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando for getting into a scuffle on day 1 (Aug 23) of the Test. The incident involved Jaiswal and Fernando headbutting after the Indian batter was dismissed on 45 by the SL pacer. The ICC fined both the players 25 per cent of their match fees.

Yashasvi Jaiswal shone on Day 2 of the IND vs SL 2nd Test with a stunning slip catch, leaving Sri Lanka reeling at 8/2 after India declared at 503/9. Earlier, ICC fined him 25% for an altercation.

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in the news for all the wrong reasons during the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at Colombo. The southpaw opener, however, changed the topic to his fielding on day 2 (Aug 24), minutes before the close of play. After India declared their first innings on 503/9, Sri Lanka lost two wickets in the three overs they played to finish at 8/2. One of the two wickets came thanks to Jaiswal's brilliance on the field when he grabbed a screaming catch at the third slip. Jaiswal takes stunning catch on day 2 of IND vs SL 2nd Test Sri Lanka opener Lahiru Udara was batting on one run off five balls when he faced a superb delivery from India pacer Prasidh Krishna - the second ball of his first and Sri Lankan innings' second over. The ball was angling in on the off stump, and squared up Udara. The batter nicked it behind and the ball went flying in the third slip area where Jaiswal flew to his right to grab a spectacular catch. Have a look at the video below:

Yashasvi Jaiswal shone on Day 2 of the IND vs SL 2nd Test with a stunning slip catch, leaving Sri Lanka reeling at 8/2 after India declared at 503/9. Earlier, ICC fined him 25% for an altercation.

IND vs SL: Jaiswal takes stunning catch in slip to dismiss Udara - WATCH

Pakistan Women are going the extra mile for the upcoming Asia Cup T20 which starts August 28 in Dubai, UAE. Pakistan last played in the final of the event more than a decade ago in 2016 when they lost to arch-rivals India by 17 runs. For the upcoming tournament, Pak Women, led by Fatima Sana, have been preparing against a men's team comprising teenage boys and older players of the Abdul Qadir Academy to sharpen their skills. The matches, played in a 20-over format, were staged at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Lahore during the pre-tournament camp.<h2>Why Pakistan Women are playing against men to prepare for Asia Cup T20 2026?</h2>The idea behind playing against men was to help players improve their decision-making in crunch moments against tougher opponents, something which has been lacking and attracted criticism for them. The most recent case was the T20 World Cup where Pakistan managed to win only one match - against the Netherlands - out of the five they played.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-icc-penalises-jaiswal-asitha-fernando-after-colombo-test-altercation-1787568750698">IND vs SL: ICC penalises Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando after Colombo Test altercation</a>"We have played competitive matches against boys in which we were put under pressure. These learnings will help us adapt to the challenges of the competition," Pak skipper Fatima Sana said as reported by Cricinfo."We needed to understand how to handle the pressure better, and that is something which is highlighted whenever there is a big tournament," she added. "These matches have helped us on that front, and the difference will be visible… It is very important to stay calm in pressure situations rather than pressing the panic button. We have told the girls to stay calm in the crunch moments, and stay in control by trusting their hard work and executing the plans."<h2>Women's Asia Cup T20 2026 group and schedule</h2>The tournament is being played between 8 teams, which have been divided into two groups of four each. Pakistan are in Group A along with India, Thailand, and Hong Kong. The other group teams are - Bangladesh, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and hosts United Arab Emirates.Pakistan starts their campaign against Thailand in September, before taking on India on September 5, and finishing against Hong Kong on September 7.

Pakistan Women, led by Fatima Sana, are prepping for the 2026 Asia Cup T20 by playing against men's teams at Lahore's NCA to build composure, sharpen decision-making, and handle crunch-moment pressure.

Pakistan Women are going the extra mile for the upcoming Asia Cup T20 which starts August 28 in Dubai, UAE. Pakistan last played in the final of the event more than a decade ago in 2016 when they lost to arch-rivals India by 17 runs. For the upcoming tournament, Pak Women, led by Fatima Sana, have been preparing against a men's team comprising teenage boys and older players of the Abdul Qadir Academy to sharpen their skills. The matches, played in a 20-over format, were staged at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Lahore during the pre-tournament camp. Why Pakistan Women are playing against men to prepare for Asia Cup T20 2026? The idea behind playing against men was to help players improve their decision-making in crunch moments against tougher opponents, something which has been lacking and attracted criticism for them. The most recent case was the T20 World Cup where Pakistan managed to win only one match - against the Netherlands - out of the five they played. Also Read - IND vs SL: ICC penalises Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando after Colombo Test altercation "We have played competitive matches against boys in which we were put under pressure. These learnings will help us adapt to the challenges of the competition," Pak skipper Fatima Sana said as reported by Cricinfo. "We needed to understand how to handle the pressure better, and that is something which is highlighted whenever there is a big tournament," she added. "These matches have helped us on that front, and the difference will be visible… It is very important to stay calm in pressure situations rather than pressing the panic button. We have told the girls to stay calm in the crunch moments, and stay in control by trusting their hard work and executing the plans." Women's Asia Cup T20 2026 group and schedule The tournament is being played between 8 teams, which have been divided into two groups of four each. Pakistan are in Group A along with India, Thailand, and Hong Kong. The other group teams are - Bangladesh, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and hosts United Arab Emirates. Pakistan starts their campaign against Thailand in September, before taking on India on September 5, and finishing against Hong Kong on September 7.

Pakistan Women, led by Fatima Sana, are prepping for the 2026 Asia Cup T20 by playing against men's teams at Lahore's NCA to build composure, sharpen decision-making, and handle crunch-moment pressure.

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