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Devdutt Padikkal scored his second century of the series as India recovered from a shaky start to finish the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo in a strong position. His 117 anchored the innings after India lost KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal early, with Shubman Gill also scoring a half-century as the visitors ended the day on 300 for five after winning the toss and opting to bat.&nbsp;Sri Lanka picked up two wickets in the final session, giving themselves some hope for the second day. However, India will be confident of building a big first-innings total, especially with batting conditions expected to be better on day two.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sri Lanka will look to remove India’s lower order quickly and make the most of the assistance available to their bowlers.&nbsp;India faced a few setbacks during the day, as Gill was dismissed soon after reaching his fifty, while Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being hit on the left forearm by Lahiru Kumara.&nbsp;Padikkal was also dismissed shortly before the second new ball, but his century had already put India firmly in control.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/men-s-hockey-world-cup-2026-how-can-india-reach-semifinals-after-1-3-loss-to-netherlands-1787483774252">Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026: How can India reach semifinals after 1-3 loss to Netherlands?</a><h3>Padikkal makes Sri Lanka pay</h3>Padikkal was given an early life when Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva dropped him at backward point when he was on one. The batter made full use of the opportunity and grew in confidence as his innings progressed.&nbsp;He brought up his fifty with a powerful pull against Kumara and showed good patience by leaving deliveries outside off stump. Padikkal reached his second century of the series before Keshara Nuwantha dismissed him.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-leg-spinner-karn-sharma-retires-from-all-forms-of-cricket-1787479175764">India leg-spinner Karn Sharma retires from all forms of cricket</a>&nbsp;The bowler got one to turn away sharply after pitching. Padikkal played back to the delivery, missed it completely and was bowled. He scored 117 from 193 balls, hitting 12 fours, before leaving the field.&nbsp;With Padikkal gone just before the second new ball, Sri Lanka will have a chance to put pressure on India’s lower order. India, meanwhile, will aim to add plenty of runs and build a total strong enough to put them in a position where they may only need to bat once.

Devdutt Padikkal struck his second successive century to put India in control on Day 1 in Colombo, with his 117 rescuing the visitors from early trouble before Sri Lanka hit back late in the day and Rishabh Pant suffered an injury.

Devdutt Padikkal scored his second century of the series as India recovered from a shaky start to finish the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo in a strong position. His 117 anchored the innings after India lost KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal early, with Shubman Gill also scoring a half-century as the visitors ended the day on 300 for five after winning the toss and opting to bat. Sri Lanka picked up two wickets in the final session, giving themselves some hope for the second day. However, India will be confident of building a big first-innings total, especially with batting conditions expected to be better on day two. Sri Lanka will look to remove India’s lower order quickly and make the most of the assistance available to their bowlers. India faced a few setbacks during the day, as Gill was dismissed soon after reaching his fifty, while Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being hit on the left forearm by Lahiru Kumara. Padikkal was also dismissed shortly before the second new ball, but his century had already put India firmly in control. Also Read - Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026: How can India reach semifinals after 1-3 loss to Netherlands? Padikkal makes Sri Lanka pay Padikkal was given an early life when Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva dropped him at backward point when he was on one. The batter made full use of the opportunity and grew in confidence as his innings progressed. He brought up his fifty with a powerful pull against Kumara and showed good patience by leaving deliveries outside off stump. Padikkal reached his second century of the series before Keshara Nuwantha dismissed him. Also Read - India leg-spinner Karn Sharma retires from all forms of cricket The bowler got one to turn away sharply after pitching. Padikkal played back to the delivery, missed it completely and was bowled. He scored 117 from 193 balls, hitting 12 fours, before leaving the field. With Padikkal gone just before the second new ball, Sri Lanka will have a chance to put pressure on India’s lower order. India, meanwhile, will aim to add plenty of runs and build a total strong enough to put them in a position where they may only need to bat once.

Devdutt Padikkal struck his second successive century to put India in control on Day 1 in Colombo, with his 117 rescuing the visitors from early trouble before Sri Lanka hit back late in the day and Rishabh Pant suffered an injury.

IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Padikkal’s second successive ton puts India in control on Day 1

Australia strengthened their chances of reaching the 2027 World Test Championship (WTC) Final with a convincing 51-run win over Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay on Sunday (Aug 23). Mitchell Starc was the standout performer, taking 10 wickets in the match, including 4-39 in Bangladesh’s second innings after producing career-best figures of 6-12 in the first. The fast bowler played a key role in helping Australia bounce back from their surprise defeat in the first Test.&nbsp;Bangladesh, who managed just 64 runs in their first innings, were bowled out for 95 in their second innings on the second day. Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon took three wickets each.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier, Australia were dismissed for 210, with Cameron Green scoring 67 and Lyon contributing 32.&nbsp;Shoriful Islam took a career-best 7-48, but Bangladesh’s poor batting performances in both innings allowed Australia to seal a comfortable victory.&nbsp;Australia’s win percentage has now risen to 80 per cent, while Bangladesh’s has dropped to 55.56 per cent. However, there was no change in their positions in the standings.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-leg-spinner-karn-sharma-retires-from-all-forms-of-cricket-1787479175764">India leg-spinner Karn Sharma retires from all forms of cricket</a>&nbsp;South Africa and Australia remain the leading contenders, with the two teams needing six wins from their remaining 10 and 12 matches respectively to reach the likely qualification mark.&nbsp;New Zealand are also in the race and need six wins from their remaining 10 Tests to stay close to the top two.&nbsp;&nbsp;Australia’s victory has made the qualification battle tougher for the Asian teams. India need seven wins from their final eight matches to remain in contention, while Bangladesh require five wins from their last six.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/starc-lyon-active-top-10-test-bowlers-4-reasons-1787475002097">Starc, Lyon are last active top-10 Test bowlers: 4 reasons it won't happen again</a>&nbsp;Sri Lanka face an equally difficult task, needing six victories from their remaining seven matches, leaving them with almost no room for mistakes.&nbsp;England and Pakistan are now close to being eliminated from the race, with only an unlikely turnaround keeping their hopes alive. West Indies have already been knocked out of contention.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 2027 WTC Final will be played at Lord’s in London in June, with the top two teams in the standings, based on their percentage of wins, qualifying for the decider.<h3>ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings</h3>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Team</td><td>Matches</td><td>Win</td><td>Loss</td><td>Draw</td><td>Points Deduction</td><td>Points</td><td>PCT</td></tr><tr><td>1. 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>2. 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>3. 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>4. 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>5. India</td><td>10</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>64</td><td>53.33</td></tr><tr><td>6. Sri Lanka</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>20</td><td>33.33</td></tr><tr><td>7. 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>8. 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>9. 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>

A look at the updated World Test Championship 2025-27 standings after Australia secured an innings and 51 runs victory over Bangladesh in Mackay on Sunday.

Australia strengthened their chances of reaching the 2027 World Test Championship (WTC) Final with a convincing 51-run win over Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay on Sunday (Aug 23). Mitchell Starc was the standout performer, taking 10 wickets in the match, including 4-39 in Bangladesh’s second innings after producing career-best figures of 6-12 in the first. The fast bowler played a key role in helping Australia bounce back from their surprise defeat in the first Test. Bangladesh, who managed just 64 runs in their first innings, were bowled out for 95 in their second innings on the second day. Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon took three wickets each. Earlier, Australia were dismissed for 210, with Cameron Green scoring 67 and Lyon contributing 32. Shoriful Islam took a career-best 7-48, but Bangladesh’s poor batting performances in both innings allowed Australia to seal a comfortable victory. Australia’s win percentage has now risen to 80 per cent, while Bangladesh’s has dropped to 55.56 per cent. However, there was no change in their positions in the standings. Also Read - India leg-spinner Karn Sharma retires from all forms of cricket South Africa and Australia remain the leading contenders, with the two teams needing six wins from their remaining 10 and 12 matches respectively to reach the likely qualification mark. New Zealand are also in the race and need six wins from their remaining 10 Tests to stay close to the top two. Australia’s victory has made the qualification battle tougher for the Asian teams. India need seven wins from their final eight matches to remain in contention, while Bangladesh require five wins from their last six. Also Read - Starc, Lyon are last active top-10 Test bowlers: 4 reasons it won't happen again Sri Lanka face an equally difficult task, needing six victories from their remaining seven matches, leaving them with almost no room for mistakes. England and Pakistan are now close to being eliminated from the race, with only an unlikely turnaround keeping their hopes alive. West Indies have already been knocked out of contention. The 2027 WTC Final will be played at Lord’s in London in June, with the top two teams in the standings, based on their percentage of wins, qualifying for the decider. ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings

A look at the updated World Test Championship 2025-27 standings after Australia secured an innings and 51 runs victory over Bangladesh in Mackay on Sunday.

WTC 2025-27 updated standings after Australia’s dominant victory over Bangladesh

India leg-spinner Karn Sharma has announced his retirement from professional cricket and will play his final competitive match in the UP T20 League on Tuesday before turning his attention to coaching and ‘other responsibilities’ in cricket. The Railways cricketer represented India in four matches across formats, including one Test, two ODIs and one T20I, taking five wickets in total.&nbsp;He made his Test debut against Australia in Adelaide during India’s 2014 tour and picked up four wickets in the match. He also played his white-ball internationals that year but could not secure a regular place in the Indian team.&nbsp;Sharma, however, enjoyed a successful IPL career and played for Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad. He claimed 83 wickets in 90 IPL matches at an average of 26.68 and an economy rate of 8.38.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/starc-lyon-active-top-10-test-bowlers-4-reasons-1787475002097">Starc, Lyon are last active top-10 Test bowlers: 4 reasons it won't happen again</a>&nbsp;He was also part of three consecutive title-winning campaigns and remains the only cricketer to win the IPL with three different teams.&nbsp;“I just want to retire. I will be playing my last game on Tuesday, and I will be retiring from all formats,” Karn said in his announcement during the UP T20 league.&nbsp;&nbsp;“After this, I will be available for coaching and other responsibilities related to the game of cricket."&nbsp;“To all those who supported me, I just want to say thanks. I am extremely grateful to my family, BCCI, Railways, UPCA, Andhra, Vidarbha Cricket Association and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey,” he added.&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 as Jaiswal charges at pacer Fernando following dismissal</a>&nbsp;Representing Kanpur Superstars, Sharma will play his final match against Meerut Mavericks on Aug 25 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Karn made his international debut across all three formats in 2014. He played his only Test against Australia in Adelaide and featured in one T20I against England in Birmingham. He also represented India in two ODIs against Sri Lanka that year.

India leg-spinner Karn Sharma has announced his retirement from professional cricket and will play his final competitive match in the UP T20 League on Tuesday before turning his attention to coaching and ‘other responsibilities’ in cricket. The Railways cricketer represented India in four matches across formats, including one Test, two ODIs and one T20I, taking five wickets in total. He made his Test debut against Australia in Adelaide during India’s 2014 tour and picked up four wickets in the match. He also played his white-ball internationals that year but could not secure a regular place in the Indian team. Sharma, however, enjoyed a successful IPL career and played for Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad. He claimed 83 wickets in 90 IPL matches at an average of 26.68 and an economy rate of 8.38. Also Read - Starc, Lyon are last active top-10 Test bowlers: 4 reasons it won't happen again He was also part of three consecutive title-winning campaigns and remains the only cricketer to win the IPL with three different teams. “I just want to retire. I will be playing my last game on Tuesday, and I will be retiring from all formats,” Karn said in his announcement during the UP T20 league. “After this, I will be available for coaching and other responsibilities related to the game of cricket." “To all those who supported me, I just want to say thanks. I am extremely grateful to my family, BCCI, Railways, UPCA, Andhra, Vidarbha Cricket Association and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey,” he added. Also Read - WATCH| Tempers flare as Jaiswal charges at pacer Fernando following dismissal Representing Kanpur Superstars, Sharma will play his final match against Meerut Mavericks on Aug 25 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Karn made his international debut across all three formats in 2014. He played his only Test against Australia in Adelaide and featured in one T20I against England in Birmingham. He also represented India in two ODIs against Sri Lanka that year.

India leg-spinner Karn Sharma retires from all forms of cricket

Ace Australian quick Mitchell Starc entered the top-10 list of highest Test wicket-takers during the concluded second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay. Alongside veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon, the pair are now the only active cricketers on the elite list. &nbsp;It doesn't happen often, though, that two amongst the highest Test wicket-takers belong to the same country and are playing together. Pairs including Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne, Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh and even James Anderson and Stuart Broad have been part of this elite list, with Starc and Lyon possibly being the last.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-vs-bangladesh-2nd-test-mackay-750-balls-starc-1787466121045">Mackay Test: Australia crush Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in second-shortest match Down Under</a> &nbsp;Starc, 36 and Lyon, 38, are two Test veterans of Australian cricket, having picked up 445 and 571 wickets, respectively. While Lyon’s majestic tally places him in sixth place, Starc is currently 10th on the list. The two made their Test debuts in the same year (2011) and have played over 100 Tests each.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, for Lyon to break into the top-five all-time highest wicket-takers in Tests, he must pick 34 more wickets to surpass former England quick Stuart Broad. Starc, however, is far from Courtney Walsh’s tally of 519 Test wickets, and in all probability, would remain the 10th highest Test wicket-taker for some time. &nbsp;Here are four reasons why Test cricket might never see a bowling pair amongst the top-10 wicket-takers in this format playing together –<h3>Workload Management and Early Retirement –</h3>The new-age cricketers have often prioritised lucrative white-ball T20 leagues over Test cricket, with workload management and injuries drastically shortening their long-form careers before they reach top-10 tallies. With so much cricket being played worldwide, and the emergence of franchise cricket, players have been forced to choose less consuming options.<h3>Specialisation over Longevity –</h3>Gone are those days when a team’s premier bowler or a bowling pair used to feature in every cricket match, regardless of the format and deliver for the team unless an injury forced them out. Nowadays, with an increasing number of matches, compounded by franchise cricket, cricket boards, selection committees and team management are left with no options but to pick and play players format-wise. &nbsp;Such factors make it nearly impossible for any modern-day player to play 80+ Tests, usually required to pick 400 or more Test wickets.<h3>Fewer Test Matches -</h3>Not many teams besides the Big Three: India, Australia and England, play many Test series consisting of three or more matches, which further reduces options from other countries despite potential. Countries known for producing world-class bowlers, including South Africa, Pakistan, New Zealand and even the West Indies, now feature in more two-match Test series, also against the Big Three.<h3>The Rare Coincidence of Alignment -</h3>In 149 years of Test cricket history, only three distinct eras involving eight legendary bowlers have played for the same country, at the same time, and still made it to the list of top-10 most Test wicket-takers. Thus, having a world-class pacer in Starc and a premier spinner in Lyon remain fit for over a decade, and complement each other's workloads, is a statistical anomaly in modern cricket.

With Mitchell Starc joining Nathan Lyon in the top 10 all-time Test wicket-takers, explore 4 reasons why cricket may never see another active bowling pair like them. 

Ace Australian quick Mitchell Starc entered the top-10 list of highest Test wicket-takers during the concluded second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay. Alongside veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon, the pair are now the only active cricketers on the elite list. It doesn't happen often, though, that two amongst the highest Test wicket-takers belong to the same country and are playing together. Pairs including Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne, Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh and even James Anderson and Stuart Broad have been part of this elite list, with Starc and Lyon possibly being the last. Also read| Mackay Test: Australia crush Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in second-shortest match Down Under Starc, 36 and Lyon, 38, are two Test veterans of Australian cricket, having picked up 445 and 571 wickets, respectively. While Lyon’s majestic tally places him in sixth place, Starc is currently 10th on the list. The two made their Test debuts in the same year (2011) and have played over 100 Tests each. Meanwhile, for Lyon to break into the top-five all-time highest wicket-takers in Tests, he must pick 34 more wickets to surpass former England quick Stuart Broad. Starc, however, is far from Courtney Walsh’s tally of 519 Test wickets, and in all probability, would remain the 10th highest Test wicket-taker for some time. Here are four reasons why Test cricket might never see a bowling pair amongst the top-10 wicket-takers in this format playing together – Workload Management and Early Retirement – The new-age cricketers have often prioritised lucrative white-ball T20 leagues over Test cricket, with workload management and injuries drastically shortening their long-form careers before they reach top-10 tallies. With so much cricket being played worldwide, and the emergence of franchise cricket, players have been forced to choose less consuming options. Specialisation over Longevity – Gone are those days when a team’s premier bowler or a bowling pair used to feature in every cricket match, regardless of the format and deliver for the team unless an injury forced them out. Nowadays, with an increasing number of matches, compounded by franchise cricket, cricket boards, selection committees and team management are left with no options but to pick and play players format-wise. Such factors make it nearly impossible for any modern-day player to play 80+ Tests, usually required to pick 400 or more Test wickets. Fewer Test Matches - Not many teams besides the Big Three: India, Australia and England, play many Test series consisting of three or more matches, which further reduces options from other countries despite potential. Countries known for producing world-class bowlers, including South Africa, Pakistan, New Zealand and even the West Indies, now feature in more two-match Test series, also against the Big Three. The Rare Coincidence of Alignment - In 149 years of Test cricket history, only three distinct eras involving eight legendary bowlers have played for the same country, at the same time, and still made it to the list of top-10 most Test wicket-takers. Thus, having a world-class pacer in Starc and a premier spinner in Lyon remain fit for over a decade, and complement each other's workloads, is a statistical anomaly in modern cricket.

With Mitchell Starc joining Nathan Lyon in the top 10 all-time Test wicket-takers, explore 4 reasons why cricket may never see another active bowling pair like them.&nbsp;

Starc, Lyon are last active top-10 Test bowlers: 4 reasons it won't happen again

Tempers flared in Colombo after Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal charged at Sri Lankan quick Asitha Fernando following his dismissal on day one of the ongoing second Test match. Just after Fernando’s inswinging delivery crashed into the wickets, dismissing well-set Jaiswal on 45, an animated celebration followed, but what happened right after made headlines for all the wrong reasons. &nbsp;As Jaiswal stood in disbelief after a faint inside edge led to his wicket – India’s second for the day – he returned to confront Asitha, who was busy celebrating with his teammates. Although nothing is on record, Jaiswal seemed to be triggered by some murmuring from the fast bowler. After which, he charged towards Asitha and touched his helmet on his face, only for the Sri Lankan players to separate the two. &nbsp;WATCH VIDEO BELOW –

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Earlier, Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first. India made one change to their playing XI that won the series opener in Galle, replacing Kuldeep Yadav with debutant Saransh Jain. Gill confirmed at the toss that Kuldeep was down with some infection, and thus remained unavailable for selection for the second Test.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-colombo-toss-saransh-jain-debut-kuldeep-1787458060728">IND vs SL 2nd Test: Saransh Jain debuts as India bat first in Colombo; Kuldeep misses out</a> &nbsp;Sri Lanka, on the other hand, also made a couple of changes to their side, handing debuts to opener Kamil Mishara, while also officially debuting Pasindu Sooriyabandara. The right-hander, however, played the previous Test, coming in as a concussion substitute for Dinesh Chandimal. &nbsp;Indian openers KL Rahul and Jaiswal added 37 for the first wicket before Lahiru Kumara broke the stand, sending Rahul packing on 18. India’s last match hero, Devdutt Padikkal, entered and began stitching a partnership with Jaiswal. Just when the two began feeling settled in the middle, a peach of a delivery from Asitha not only broke the partnership but also led to an ugly confrontation.

Tempers flared on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Colombo as Yashasvi Jaiswal charged at Asitha Fernando following his dismissal for 45. Watch the full video of the confrontation.

Tempers flared in Colombo after Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal charged at Sri Lankan quick Asitha Fernando following his dismissal on day one of the ongoing second Test match. Just after Fernando’s inswinging delivery crashed into the wickets, dismissing well-set Jaiswal on 45, an animated celebration followed, but what happened right after made headlines for all the wrong reasons. As Jaiswal stood in disbelief after a faint inside edge led to his wicket – India’s second for the day – he returned to confront Asitha, who was busy celebrating with his teammates. Although nothing is on record, Jaiswal seemed to be triggered by some murmuring from the fast bowler. After which, he charged towards Asitha and touched his helmet on his face, only for the Sri Lankan players to separate the two. WATCH VIDEO BELOW –

Tempers flared on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Colombo as Yashasvi Jaiswal charged at Asitha Fernando following his dismissal for 45. Watch the full video of the confrontation.

WATCH | Tempers flare in Colombo as Yashasvi Jaiswal charges at Asitha Fernando following dismissal

Just 750 balls were all that it took for Australia to beat Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs to win the second Test and level the two-match Test series 1-1. Mitchell Starc returned with 10 wickets in Mackay, which hosted its maiden Test, the second-shortest on Australian soil and overall, the fourth-shortest, as Australia buried the Darwin ghost to sit at the top of the WTC standings. For the visitors, the left-arm seamer Shoriful Islam picked up his career-best 7/48 in Australia’s first innings. &nbsp;Bangladesh were bowled out for 64 and 95 across two innings – registering an unwanted record of becoming the first team to be dismissed inside 100 twice in a Test in 21 years (since Zimbabwe in 2005). &nbsp;"A lot of things went right these couple of days and a lot of things went wrong last week. We needed to bounce back, and it was a great couple of days for the lads. I thought everyone was sharp. It was the opposite last week. If you get a really good first hour or two, it can set up the rest of the match,” Australian captain Pat Cummins said following his team’s massive win in Mackay.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-ban-2nd-test-day-2-shoriful-7-48-starc-strike-1787452715042">Mackay Test: Australia rolled for 210 as Shoriful takes 7/48; Starc strikes back on Day 2</a> &nbsp;Starc started the proceedings with a wicket off the first ball of a Test match by dismissing opener Shadman Islam, caught in the gully. Soon after, he picked up four more wickets to complete his second-quickest five-for in just 22 balls, reducing Bangladesh to 12 for five at one stage. Captain Pat Cummins and seamer Josh Hazlewood picked up four wickets among them before Starc returned to bag his sixth for the match, wrapping up Bangladesh's first innings for 65. &nbsp;Starc then completed his 10-wicket haul in the second innings on day two, helping Australia avenge the Darwin Test loss – perhaps the most shocking in Australia’s Test history.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Middle stump smashed, 10 wickets for the match for Mitchell Starc ⭐️<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MilestoneMoment?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MilestoneMoment</a> | <a href="https://x.com/nrmainsurance?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NRMAInsurance</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/AUSvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvBAN</a> <a href="https://t.co/eBQ1ku0Tp8">pic.twitter.com/eBQ1ku0Tp8</a>&mdash; cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) <a href="https://x.com/cricketcomau/status/2091383508509860179?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“A much better week,” Starc, who won the Player of the Match award, said.&nbsp; &nbsp;“We knew we were not at our best in Darwin. Bangladesh played really well. Take nothing away from them there. What we expected from ourselves this week is what we got, particularly with the ball on a wicket that aided us with the ball,” he added.<h2>Shanto Rues Missed Chances</h2>Shoriful, on the other hand, enjoyed his breathtaking spells against the mighty Aussies, dismissing heavyweights like Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith. His first-innings masterclass helped Bangladesh wrap up Australia’s innings on 210. However, it was Bangladesh’s batting that let them down, and captain Shanto admitted it in his post-match speech. &nbsp;"We know how good Australia are. They showed their character. We didn't play our best in this Test match. This was different conditions. A little extra bounce and swing in the air. It was challenging for us.&nbsp; &nbsp;"It was quite a difficult wicket to bat on, to be very honest. We need to be consistent, and I believe if we get more chances in similar conditions, it will help us,” Shanto said.

Australia crushed Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in Mackay in just 750 balls—the second-shortest Test Down Under—with Mitchell Starc taking 10 wickets to level the series 1-1.

Just 750 balls were all that it took for Australia to beat Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs to win the second Test and level the two-match Test series 1-1. Mitchell Starc returned with 10 wickets in Mackay, which hosted its maiden Test, the second-shortest on Australian soil and overall, the fourth-shortest, as Australia buried the Darwin ghost to sit at the top of the WTC standings. For the visitors, the left-arm seamer Shoriful Islam picked up his career-best 7/48 in Australia’s first innings. Bangladesh were bowled out for 64 and 95 across two innings – registering an unwanted record of becoming the first team to be dismissed inside 100 twice in a Test in 21 years (since Zimbabwe in 2005). "A lot of things went right these couple of days and a lot of things went wrong last week. We needed to bounce back, and it was a great couple of days for the lads. I thought everyone was sharp. It was the opposite last week. If you get a really good first hour or two, it can set up the rest of the match,” Australian captain Pat Cummins said following his team’s massive win in Mackay. Also read| Mackay Test: Australia rolled for 210 as Shoriful takes 7/48; Starc strikes back on Day 2 Starc started the proceedings with a wicket off the first ball of a Test match by dismissing opener Shadman Islam, caught in the gully. Soon after, he picked up four more wickets to complete his second-quickest five-for in just 22 balls, reducing Bangladesh to 12 for five at one stage. Captain Pat Cummins and seamer Josh Hazlewood picked up four wickets among them before Starc returned to bag his sixth for the match, wrapping up Bangladesh's first innings for 65. Starc then completed his 10-wicket haul in the second innings on day two, helping Australia avenge the Darwin Test loss – perhaps the most shocking in Australia’s Test history.

Australia crushed Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in Mackay in just 750 balls—the second-shortest Test Down Under—with Mitchell Starc taking 10 wickets to level the series 1-1.

Mackay Test: Australia crush Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in second-shortest match Down Under

Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. For India, off-spinner Saransh Jain will make his Test debut while Kuldeep Yadav has missed out on selection. Sri Lanka too made a couple of forced changes, including handing debuts to opener Kamil Mishara and an official one to Pasindu Sooriyabandara, who was brought in as a concussion substitute for Dinesh Chandimal in the previous Test.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The feeling of making your Test Debut ✨<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja presents the Test cap to Saransh Jain 👏👏 Updates ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/r9FgXSdsMf">https://t.co/r9FgXSdsMf</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/SLvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SLvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/6H6KrUdSkU">pic.twitter.com/6H6KrUdSkU</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://x.com/BCCI/status/2091379755593646479?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Check out the playing XIs –</h3>India - Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Saransh Jain, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna &nbsp;Sri Lanka - Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella(w), Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara and Asitha Fernando&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gautam-gambhir-defends-india-test-form-trophies-wtc-qualification-colombo-1787393662287">‘Rankings don’t matter; my job is to win trophies’: Gautam Gambhir defends India’s Test slump</a><h3>Here’s what the two captains said at the toss:</h3>Shubman Gill (India captain) – “It looks like a much harder, much better surface compared to Galle. Galle was also a very good wicket, but I think as the game went on, it got a little bit slower and the ball started to turn. We're expecting the same, but I think for the first two or three days, I think it'll be a really good wicket to bat on. &nbsp;“Kuldeep, unfortunately, had some infections, so he misses out, and Saransh makes his debut for India.” &nbsp;Dhananjaya de Silva (Sri Lanka captain) – “Yes, of course (on bowling first), as Shubman said, it's quite harder than Galle. I thought, yeah, it's good for batting, and I don't mind it bowling because, cloud covers, maybe we can strike early and put them under pressure.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Yes, Kamil Mishara is debuting today, and yes, Pasindu is also playing today.”<h3>No Kuldeep in Colombo Test</h3>Amid growing speculations of Kuldeep falling out as the first-choice spinner across formats, especially in Tests, Gill confirmed that the unorthodox wicket-taker for India has been suffering from some infection and thus remained unavailable for selection.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">UPDATE: Mr Kuldeep Yadav has not fully recovered from his viral illness. He was unavailable for selection in the Playing XI for the second Test against Sri Lanka. However, he can take the field as a concussion substitute, if required. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/SLvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SLvIND</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://x.com/BCCI/status/2091378533218288063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In his place, India handed a debut to off-spinner Saransh, who will pair up with veteran Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar, who picked up his maiden Test 10-wicket haul in Galle. &nbsp;India won the series opener by 165 runs, aiming to beat Sri Lanka in the second Test and strengthen their WTC Final 2025-27 chances.

India won the toss and elected to bat in the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Off-spinner Saransh Jain makes his Test debut, replacing Kuldeep Yadav, while Sri Lanka hand debuts to Kamil Mishara and Pasindu Sooriyabandara.

Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. For India, off-spinner Saransh Jain will make his Test debut while Kuldeep Yadav has missed out on selection. Sri Lanka too made a couple of forced changes, including handing debuts to opener Kamil Mishara and an official one to Pasindu Sooriyabandara, who was brought in as a concussion substitute for Dinesh Chandimal in the previous Test.

India won the toss and elected to bat in the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Off-spinner Saransh Jain makes his Test debut, replacing Kuldeep Yadav, while Sri Lanka hand debuts to Kamil Mishara and Pasindu Sooriyabandara.

IND vs SL 2nd Test: Saransh Jain debuts as India bat first in Colombo; Kuldeep misses out

Mitchell Starc was again on a hat-trick in Bangladesh’s second innings on day two of the ongoing second Test in Mackay after Shoriful Islam’s career-best figures of 7/48 rattled Australia on 210. While tailender Nathan Lyon remained unbeaten on 32 off 64 balls, Cameron Green departed on 67 to Shoriful before Taijul Islam wrapped up the innings with Josh Hazlewood’s dismissal. Leading by 146 runs, Australia needed early wickets to push Bangladesh’s backs against the wall, and they turned to their veteran quick Starc, who picked up two wickets on two balls. Captain Pat Cummins bagged one as Bangladesh went to lunch for 39 for three, trailing by 107 runs. &nbsp;Starc was once again on a roll early into Bangladesh’s second innings, as he picked up his first wicket in his second over, removing opener Shadman Islam on one, caught at point. His next wicket was Bangladesh’s batting mainstay Mominul Haque, who left an incoming delivery from Starc and was out clean bowled on a first-ball duck. Bangladesh was 5/2 inside the third over.&nbsp;Starc on a Hat-trick, Again! WATCH -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">On a hat-trick AGAIN for the second time in two days 🤯<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/PlayoftheDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PlayoftheDay</a> | <a href="https://x.com/nrmainsurance?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NRMAInsurance</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/AUSvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvBAN</a> <a href="https://t.co/9VNCPWLq5x">pic.twitter.com/9VNCPWLq5x</a>&mdash; cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) <a href="https://x.com/cricketcomau/status/2091336814556545153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

While skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto did try to up the ante by playing some strokes, Cummins' steep bouncer in his first over accounted for Tanzid Hasan, caught at fine leg on nine. Shanto and veteran Mushfiqur Rahim were at the crease before lunch was taken on day two. Lyon bowled one over, while Hazlewood went wicketless for four runs in his three overs earlier.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-ban-2nd-test-day-1-report-18-wickets-starc-shoriful-six-fors-1787389408327">18 Wickets on Day 1 in Mackay: Starc, Shoriful claim six-fors as Australia lead by 101</a><h2>Mackay belongs to left-arm quicks</h2>Day one was all about the two left-arm pacers, Starc and Shoriful, who returned with six wickets each in their respective outings. While Starc owned the first half of the day with his record-breaking 6/12 in the first innings, Shoriful left the Aussie camp stunned with his six-wicket haul, including Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith.&nbsp; &nbsp;On day two, his in-swinger dismissed Green, as the Bangladeshi quick bagged his best Test figures.

Shoriful Islam’s historic 7/48 bowled Australia out for 210 in Mackay, but Mitchell Starc’s quick double strike pushed Bangladesh to 39/3 on Day 2.

Mitchell Starc was again on a hat-trick in Bangladesh’s second innings on day two of the ongoing second Test in Mackay after Shoriful Islam’s career-best figures of 7/48 rattled Australia on 210. While tailender Nathan Lyon remained unbeaten on 32 off 64 balls, Cameron Green departed on 67 to Shoriful before Taijul Islam wrapped up the innings with Josh Hazlewood’s dismissal. Leading by 146 runs, Australia needed early wickets to push Bangladesh’s backs against the wall, and they turned to their veteran quick Starc, who picked up two wickets on two balls. Captain Pat Cummins bagged one as Bangladesh went to lunch for 39 for three, trailing by 107 runs. Starc was once again on a roll early into Bangladesh’s second innings, as he picked up his first wicket in his second over, removing opener Shadman Islam on one, caught at point. His next wicket was Bangladesh’s batting mainstay Mominul Haque, who left an incoming delivery from Starc and was out clean bowled on a first-ball duck. Bangladesh was 5/2 inside the third over. Starc on a Hat-trick, Again! WATCH -

Shoriful Islam’s historic 7/48 bowled Australia out for 210 in Mackay, but Mitchell Starc’s quick double strike pushed Bangladesh to 39/3 on Day 2.

Mackay Test: Australia rolled for 210 as Shoriful takes 7/48; Starc strikes back on Day 2

From Brian Lara to Kumar Sangakkara, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 11,000 runs in Tests. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and Rahul Dravid

From Brian Lara to Kumar Sangakkara, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 11,000 runs in Tests. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and Rahul Dravid

Meet top 5 batters fastest to 11,000 Test runs

Shubman Gill-led India will face Sri Lanka in the second and final Test of the series from Sunday (Aug 23), with the visitors aiming to end a long wait for an overseas series win.India’s last Test series victory outside home conditions came against the West Indies in Jul 2023 and since then, they lost a series in Australia and drew series against South Africa and England. Their home defeats to New Zealand and South Africa also raised questions about the team’s red-ball form.&nbsp;However, India bounced back strongly in the first Test at Galle, beating Sri Lanka by 165 runs despite facing a tough challenge from the hosts’ spinners. The win came as a major boost for Gill’s side and head coach Gautam Gambhir after a difficult period in Test cricket.&nbsp;A 2-0 series sweep could further improve India’s position in the World Test Championship standings, as they could move up to fourth with 57.58 percentage points.&nbsp;Bangladesh currently occupy fourth place with 66.67 points after their win over Australia in Darwin. However, they could drop to fifth with 55.56 points if they lose the second Test against Australia in Mackay.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gautam-gambhir-defends-india-test-form-trophies-wtc-qualification-colombo-1787393662287">‘Rankings don’t matter; my job is to win trophies’: Gautam Gambhir defends India’s Test slump</a><h2>IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Match Details</h2><h2>When will the IND vs SL, 2nd Test be played?</h2>The second Test between India and Sri Lanka will get underway from Sunday (23 Aug, 2026). The toss will take place at 9:30 am IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bowling-extremely-well-india-coach-backs-kuldeep-ahead-of-second-test-vs-sri-lanka-1787319955605">'Bowling extremely well': India coach backs Kuldeep ahead of 2nd Test vs SL</a><h2>Where is the match being played?</h2>The match will be held at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.<h2>Where can fans watch the match on television?</h2>The live telecast of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka will be available on Sony Sports Network in India.<h2>Where to livestream IND vs SL, 2nd Test?</h2>The livestream of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka will be available on the SonLIV app and website.<h2>Squads</h2>India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill (captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Auqib Nabi, Dhruv Jurel, Gurnoor Brar and Saransh Jain&nbsp;Sri Lanka: Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya De Silva (captain), Sahan Arachchige, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella, Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Milan Ratnayake, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando and Vishwa Fernando

As the crucial Test clash between India and Sri Lanka approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

Shubman Gill-led India will face Sri Lanka in the second and final Test of the series from Sunday (Aug 23), with the visitors aiming to end a long wait for an overseas series win. India’s last Test series victory outside home conditions came against the West Indies in Jul 2023 and since then, they lost a series in Australia and drew series against South Africa and England. Their home defeats to New Zealand and South Africa also raised questions about the team’s red-ball form. However, India bounced back strongly in the first Test at Galle, beating Sri Lanka by 165 runs despite facing a tough challenge from the hosts’ spinners. The win came as a major boost for Gill’s side and head coach Gautam Gambhir after a difficult period in Test cricket. A 2-0 series sweep could further improve India’s position in the World Test Championship standings, as they could move up to fourth with 57.58 percentage points. Bangladesh currently occupy fourth place with 66.67 points after their win over Australia in Darwin. However, they could drop to fifth with 55.56 points if they lose the second Test against Australia in Mackay. Also Read - ‘Rankings don’t matter; my job is to win trophies’: Gautam Gambhir defends India’s Test slump IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Match Details When will the IND vs SL, 2nd Test be played? The second Test between India and Sri Lanka will get underway from Sunday (23 Aug, 2026). The toss will take place at 9:30 am IST. Also Read - 'Bowling extremely well': India coach backs Kuldeep ahead of 2nd Test vs SL Where is the match being played? The match will be held at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Where can fans watch the match on television? The live telecast of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka will be available on Sony Sports Network in India. Where to livestream IND vs SL, 2nd Test? The livestream of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka will be available on the SonLIV app and website. Squads India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill (captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Auqib Nabi, Dhruv Jurel, Gurnoor Brar and Saransh Jain Sri Lanka: Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya De Silva (captain), Sahan Arachchige, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella, Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Milan Ratnayake, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando and Vishwa Fernando

As the crucial Test clash between India and Sri Lanka approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

IND vs SL, 2nd Test: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has slammed the hype around Test rankings and talks about India’s slump in red-ball cricket. For the first time since beating West Indies in a home Test series in October, India won a Test match in Galle earlier this week. India, the two-time WTC finalists, currently sit fifth in the ongoing cycle with five wins, four losses, and a draw in 10 contested matches. For India to qualify for their third WTC final, they must at least win six of their remaining eight matches; Gambhir, however, feels no outside noise can affect his goal: to win ICC trophies for India. &nbsp;"Rankings do not matter. We are not struggling. Since the England tour, we have played reasonable Test cricket," Gambhir said ahead of the Colombo Test.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rahul-dravid-backs-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-test-cricket-revival-1787384969431">Rahul Dravid backs 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to lead Test cricket revival</a> &nbsp;Since Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s Test retirements last year, India drew the away Test series in England (2-2), only beat the West Indies at home (2-0) but suffered a clean sweep against South Africa (0-2) in November – their second since losing a three-match home Test series (0-3) to New Zealand in late 2024. Even though India’s Test cricket is not close to its best, Gambhir feels the team hasn’t performed badly in Tests, and it’s going through a transition period. &nbsp;"My job is to win trophies, not to garner views and likes. We’re not doing too badly in Test cricket since England, and this team is going through a transition phase," he added. &nbsp;However, in their first away Test on this tour, India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs, with spinners doing the major damage. Newcomer Manav Suthar has become an emerging star following his second five-wicket haul in only his second Test, and a maiden 10-wicket haul in the game. On the contrary, ace spinner Kuldeep Yadav has struggled to trouble the batters across formats. &nbsp;Speaking on providing him with an extended rope despite his lean patch, Gambhir said, "We will try to field the best bowling attack that can get us 20 wickets. Kuldeep is a good bowler, and sometimes it's up to the captain as well.”

Gautam Gambhir defends India's Test record, asserting his job is to win trophies rather than chase views. Read his thoughts on WTC qualification, transition, and player backing. 

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has slammed the hype around Test rankings and talks about India’s slump in red-ball cricket. For the first time since beating West Indies in a home Test series in October, India won a Test match in Galle earlier this week. India, the two-time WTC finalists, currently sit fifth in the ongoing cycle with five wins, four losses, and a draw in 10 contested matches. For India to qualify for their third WTC final, they must at least win six of their remaining eight matches; Gambhir, however, feels no outside noise can affect his goal: to win ICC trophies for India. "Rankings do not matter. We are not struggling. Since the England tour, we have played reasonable Test cricket," Gambhir said ahead of the Colombo Test. Also read| Rahul Dravid backs 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to lead Test cricket revival Since Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s Test retirements last year, India drew the away Test series in England (2-2), only beat the West Indies at home (2-0) but suffered a clean sweep against South Africa (0-2) in November – their second since losing a three-match home Test series (0-3) to New Zealand in late 2024. Even though India’s Test cricket is not close to its best, Gambhir feels the team hasn’t performed badly in Tests, and it’s going through a transition period. "My job is to win trophies, not to garner views and likes. We’re not doing too badly in Test cricket since England, and this team is going through a transition phase," he added. However, in their first away Test on this tour, India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs, with spinners doing the major damage. Newcomer Manav Suthar has become an emerging star following his second five-wicket haul in only his second Test, and a maiden 10-wicket haul in the game. On the contrary, ace spinner Kuldeep Yadav has struggled to trouble the batters across formats. Speaking on providing him with an extended rope despite his lean patch, Gambhir said, "We will try to field the best bowling attack that can get us 20 wickets. Kuldeep is a good bowler, and sometimes it's up to the captain as well.”

Gautam Gambhir defends India's Test record, asserting his job is to win trophies rather than chase views. Read his thoughts on WTC qualification, transition, and player backing.&nbsp;

‘Rankings don’t matter; my job is to win trophies’: Gautam Gambhir defends India’s Test slump

India spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has backed Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka, saying the left-arm wrist-spinner bowled very well in Galle despite having to adjust his role according to the match situation.&nbsp;“He’s been bowling extremely well. It’s just that the situations that arose in Galle, he had to play a different role. So that’s all he had to adapt to, and he tried his best to adapt to that role and tried to execute as much as possible,” Bahutule said during the pre-match press conference.&nbsp;Kuldeep bowled with a flatter trajectory in Galle instead of his usual style of giving the ball more air. Bahutule explained that the change was made based on the pitch conditions and what was needed at different stages of the match.&nbsp;“We had to see how the trajectory or the speeds work in every session. And as the days went by, and as there was a demand for different types of speeds and different types of trajectories, he definitely was making an effort to bowl that,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/diamond-league-2026-live-when-and-where-to-watch-neeraj-chopra-s-javelin-event-1787314132744">Diamond League 2026 Live: When and where to watch Neeraj Chopra’s javelin event</a>&nbsp;Bahutule also said Kuldeep continued to rely on his strengths as a wrist-spinner, even as the pitch became slower during the Test.&nbsp;“He was playing his role. Each bowler has his own strengths. He was operating as a wrist-spinner in a way, where obviously the wicket got slower and slower each day. But I’m sure he was bowling the way he normally bowls,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read - &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bwf-world-championships-satwik-chirag-suffer-heartbreaking-loss-in-quarterfinals-to-chinese-pair-1787319256986">BWF World Championships: Satwik-Chirag knocked out after losing to Chinese pair</a>&nbsp;The India spin coach also praised young spinner Manav Suthar, saying his experience in domestic cricket has helped him understand his bowling well.&nbsp;“He’s somebody who, since he’s been bowling, has bowled a lot in domestic cricket in the Ranji Trophy. He’s done the hard yards, and he’s come into international cricket. So he understands his bowling well,” Bahutule said.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Kuldeep Yadav is expected to remain in India’s plans for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo despite a quiet outing in Galle. Spin coach Sairaj Bahutule has backed the wrist-spinner to make a comeback, even as Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja impressed in the series opener.

India spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has backed Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka, saying the left-arm wrist-spinner bowled very well in Galle despite having to adjust his role according to the match situation. “He’s been bowling extremely well. It’s just that the situations that arose in Galle, he had to play a different role. So that’s all he had to adapt to, and he tried his best to adapt to that role and tried to execute as much as possible,” Bahutule said during the pre-match press conference. Kuldeep bowled with a flatter trajectory in Galle instead of his usual style of giving the ball more air. Bahutule explained that the change was made based on the pitch conditions and what was needed at different stages of the match. “We had to see how the trajectory or the speeds work in every session. And as the days went by, and as there was a demand for different types of speeds and different types of trajectories, he definitely was making an effort to bowl that,” he said. Also Read - Diamond League 2026 Live: When and where to watch Neeraj Chopra’s javelin event Bahutule also said Kuldeep continued to rely on his strengths as a wrist-spinner, even as the pitch became slower during the Test. “He was playing his role. Each bowler has his own strengths. He was operating as a wrist-spinner in a way, where obviously the wicket got slower and slower each day. But I’m sure he was bowling the way he normally bowls,” he added. Also Read - BWF World Championships: Satwik-Chirag knocked out after losing to Chinese pair The India spin coach also praised young spinner Manav Suthar, saying his experience in domestic cricket has helped him understand his bowling well. “He’s somebody who, since he’s been bowling, has bowled a lot in domestic cricket in the Ranji Trophy. He’s done the hard yards, and he’s come into international cricket. So he understands his bowling well,” Bahutule said. With inputs from agencies

Kuldeep Yadav is expected to remain in India’s plans for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo despite a quiet outing in Galle. Spin coach Sairaj Bahutule has backed the wrist-spinner to make a comeback, even as Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja impressed in the series opener.

'Bowling extremely well': India coach backs Kuldeep ahead of second Test vs Sri Lanka

18 wickets fell on day one of the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Mackay as the hosts led by 101 runs at stumps. The first day belonged to the two left-arm quicks, Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam, as both claimed six wickets each in the highlight of the day. While Shoriful’s 14 at number 11 was also the highest score by a Bangladeshi batter, Cameron Green continued from where he left off in the last innings in Darwin, scoring an unbeaten 51. Bangladesh were all out for just 64 in the first innings, before reducing Australia to 165 for eight. &nbsp;Australia won the toss and elected to field first. Mitchell Starc struck gold on the first ball of the match by dismissing opener Shadman Islam, caught in gully for a duck. That wicket also saw Starc surpass James Anderson for the most first-ball wickets in Tests: nine. Starc didn’t stop there as he picked four more in his first spell to reduce Bangladesh to 12 for five inside the first 40 minutes. He took just 22 balls to achieve his 19th Test five-for.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-ban-2nd-test-mitchell-starc-six-wicket-haul-anderson-record-mackay-1787380601048">Starc breaks Anderson’s record for most first-ball Test wickets: See top 5 list</a> &nbsp;Captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood shared four wickets between them, before a 25-run last-wicket stand helped Bangladesh avoid getting folded for their lowest Test total. They, however, were bowled out for 64, with Starc picking the last wicket – his sixth for the day for just 12 runs.&nbsp;

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<h2>Shoriful picks six in Mackay</h2>Just when the Mackay crowd thought they were done with watching a left-arm masterclass on the opening day, Shoriful Islam entered. The medium-pacer bowled a tighter wicket-taking line and length and never allowed Australia to build on a partnership.&nbsp;Following Matt Renshaw’s wicket to Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful picked three, including Travis Head (22), Marnus Labuschagne (4) and Steve Smith (42).

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Mehidy Hasan Miraz removed Alex Carey for five before Shoriful returned to Australia’s tail and picked up three more wickets to complete his six-for so far in this innings.

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Green, however, was Australia’s lone silver lining, hitting an unbeaten 51 with eight fours. Nathan Lyon stood like a rock, scoring 10 not out before stumps were called on day one of the second Test.

18 wickets fell on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Mackay as Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam took 6 wickets each. Australia hold a 101-run lead over Bangladesh at stumps.

18 wickets fell on day one of the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Mackay as the hosts led by 101 runs at stumps. The first day belonged to the two left-arm quicks, Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam, as both claimed six wickets each in the highlight of the day. While Shoriful’s 14 at number 11 was also the highest score by a Bangladeshi batter, Cameron Green continued from where he left off in the last innings in Darwin, scoring an unbeaten 51. Bangladesh were all out for just 64 in the first innings, before reducing Australia to 165 for eight. Australia won the toss and elected to field first. Mitchell Starc struck gold on the first ball of the match by dismissing opener Shadman Islam, caught in gully for a duck. That wicket also saw Starc surpass James Anderson for the most first-ball wickets in Tests: nine. Starc didn’t stop there as he picked four more in his first spell to reduce Bangladesh to 12 for five inside the first 40 minutes. He took just 22 balls to achieve his 19th Test five-for. Also read| Starc breaks Anderson’s record for most first-ball Test wickets: See top 5 list Captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood shared four wickets between them, before a 25-run last-wicket stand helped Bangladesh avoid getting folded for their lowest Test total. They, however, were bowled out for 64, with Starc picking the last wicket – his sixth for the day for just 12 runs.

18 wickets fell on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Mackay as Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam took 6 wickets each. Australia hold a 101-run lead over Bangladesh at stumps.

18 Wickets on Day 1 in Mackay: Starc, Shoriful claim six-fors as Australia lead by 101

Rahul Dravid, cricket great and a Test veteran, wants players like 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to lead the charge in Test cricket’s revival. Already impressed with the batting prodigy Sooryavanshi, who recently became the youngest Indian men’s debutant during the concluded UK tour, Dravid is concerned about his growth, development and management without hampering his red-ball ambitions. Having worked with the attacking left-hander at Rajasthan Royals, Dravid knows the depth of talent but urges him to maintain balance between white and red-ball cricket. &nbsp;"I think you always have to find that balance," Dravid said in a chat with Cricinfo at an event in Dublin to unveil the ETPL, where he co-owns the franchise Dublin Guardians.&nbsp; &nbsp;"And I think it's a great thing that Vaibhav is getting the experience of playing some white-ball cricket through the IPL in India, but he's also having the time to go back and play red-ball cricket in the Indian domestic system and grow his red-ball career. &nbsp;"All of us also want to see Test cricket survive, all of us want to see Test cricket grow, and we need players like him to be able to hopefully play all formats of the game,” Dravid noted.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-ban-2nd-test-mitchell-starc-six-wicket-haul-anderson-record-mackay-1787380601048">Starc breaks Anderson’s record for most first-ball Test wickets: See top 5 list</a> &nbsp;Sooryavanshi has played and dominated in his brief white-ball domestic and India career, including at the age-group cricket, but hasn’t been tested enough against the red ball. With him set to embrace his journey as the vice-captain of the East Zone in the Duleep Trophy, Vaibhav will have plenty of red-ball cricket waiting for him. Dravid too wants him to explore that aspect of the game. &nbsp;"The good thing is he's going to take some time; he's going to need some experience, he's going to get an opportunity to play a lot of red-ball cricket," Dravid said. "He's not played as much red-ball cricket as probably white-ball cricket. &nbsp;"He's only 15, and I think you've got to just give him some time and you've got to be patient with him. He's obviously been such a success straightaway, right, but he's going to go through his ups and downs, and I think people are going to have to be patient with him,” Dravid added.<h2>Dravid cautions Sooryavanshi</h2>Sooryavanshi has played just eight first-class matches, averaging a mere 17.25. With at least two East Zone games and a potential unofficial Tests against Australia A in September, Vaibhav has a chance to improve his numbers.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I think he's going to have some success, but he also might have periods where it probably doesn't work out well for him," Dravid cautioned. "But let's all remember he's only 15 and he has a long way to go. So, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, by not playing in T20 competitions all over the world, is actually playing in the red-ball Indian domestic competition. He's growing; he's getting better at red-ball skills. &nbsp;"Hopefully, someday if he does well and performs well like he has in white-ball cricket, he might become a red-ball player for India. And how exciting that would be for the world game as well."

Rahul Dravid backs 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to help revive Test cricket, urging patience as the young star focuses on red-ball domestic cricket.

Rahul Dravid, cricket great and a Test veteran, wants players like 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to lead the charge in Test cricket’s revival. Already impressed with the batting prodigy Sooryavanshi, who recently became the youngest Indian men’s debutant during the concluded UK tour, Dravid is concerned about his growth, development and management without hampering his red-ball ambitions. Having worked with the attacking left-hander at Rajasthan Royals, Dravid knows the depth of talent but urges him to maintain balance between white and red-ball cricket. "I think you always have to find that balance," Dravid said in a chat with Cricinfo at an event in Dublin to unveil the ETPL, where he co-owns the franchise Dublin Guardians. "And I think it's a great thing that Vaibhav is getting the experience of playing some white-ball cricket through the IPL in India, but he's also having the time to go back and play red-ball cricket in the Indian domestic system and grow his red-ball career. "All of us also want to see Test cricket survive, all of us want to see Test cricket grow, and we need players like him to be able to hopefully play all formats of the game,” Dravid noted. Also read| Starc breaks Anderson’s record for most first-ball Test wickets: See top 5 list Sooryavanshi has played and dominated in his brief white-ball domestic and India career, including at the age-group cricket, but hasn’t been tested enough against the red ball. With him set to embrace his journey as the vice-captain of the East Zone in the Duleep Trophy, Vaibhav will have plenty of red-ball cricket waiting for him. Dravid too wants him to explore that aspect of the game. "The good thing is he's going to take some time; he's going to need some experience, he's going to get an opportunity to play a lot of red-ball cricket," Dravid said. "He's not played as much red-ball cricket as probably white-ball cricket. "He's only 15, and I think you've got to just give him some time and you've got to be patient with him. He's obviously been such a success straightaway, right, but he's going to go through his ups and downs, and I think people are going to have to be patient with him,” Dravid added. Dravid cautions Sooryavanshi Sooryavanshi has played just eight first-class matches, averaging a mere 17.25. With at least two East Zone games and a potential unofficial Tests against Australia A in September, Vaibhav has a chance to improve his numbers. "I think he's going to have some success, but he also might have periods where it probably doesn't work out well for him," Dravid cautioned. "But let's all remember he's only 15 and he has a long way to go. So, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, by not playing in T20 competitions all over the world, is actually playing in the red-ball Indian domestic competition. He's growing; he's getting better at red-ball skills. "Hopefully, someday if he does well and performs well like he has in white-ball cricket, he might become a red-ball player for India. And how exciting that would be for the world game as well."

Rahul Dravid backs 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to help revive Test cricket, urging patience as the young star focuses on red-ball domestic cricket.

Rahul Dravid backs 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to lead Test cricket revival

Australia’s Mitchell Starc couldn’t have asked for a better start to the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay. The left-arm quick broke multiple records inside the first session on the opening day on Saturday (Aug 22). Starc, 36, picked up a wicket on the first ball of the match, and surpassed James Anderson with a ninth career first-ball strike. &nbsp;Playing his 107th Test match, Starc also surpassed Dale Steyn’s tally of 439 Test wickets, entering the list of top-10 highest Test wicket-takers of all time. He returned with excellent figures of 6/12 in 10 overs, with six maidens, as Bangladesh got all out for 64 in just 34 overs. He sits in the 10th position with 441 Test wickets and counting.<h2>Record five-for and more</h2>Unsurprisingly, Starc picked up his 19th Test five-wicket haul in just 22 balls, his second-fastest and sixth overall in the format’s history. Against the West Indies in an away Test last year, he created a world record by dismissing five batters in 15 deliveries. &nbsp;Starc first dismissed the left-hander Shadman on a first-ball duck caught in the gully, before removing his opening partner Tanzid Hasan (0) and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (0) on successive deliveries in his second over. In his third over, Starc accounted for Mominul Haque caught for nine and then completed his record five-wicket haul—in just 22 minutes—by trapping Litton Das lbw for a duck.&nbsp;WATCH Starc's Mackay Magic -

Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-ban-2nd-test-mitchell-starc-five-wicket-haul-mackay-video-1787366813577">AUS vs BAN, 2nd Test: Starc strikes on first ball, floors Bangladesh with 5-wicket haul on Day 1 | WATCH</a> &nbsp;Starc’s magical spell reduced Bangladesh to 12 for five at one stage, with things turning bad to worse after Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood made it 39 for nine. A 24-run stand for the 10th wicket between Taijul Islam and Shoriful Islam saved Bangladesh from registering their lowest Test total. But Starc returned to pick up his sixth wicket and dismiss Bangladesh for 64 in the first innings.<h3>Bowlers with most first-ball dismissals in Tests -</h3><ul><li>Mitchell Starc (AUS) : 9 wickets</li><li>James Anderson (ENG) : 8 wickets</li><li>Ray Lindwall (AUS) : 7 wickets</li><li>Richard Hadlee (NZ) : 7 wickets</li><li>Kapil Dev (IND) : 7 wickets</li></ul><h3>Australia’s top order fumbles</h3>In response, Australia too lost their top four just after surpassing the three-digit mark. While returning Matt Renshaw was out for eight, Travis Head (22) got out chopped on for the third time in this series. Marnus Labuschagne was the next to depart for just four, before Steve Smith and Cameron Green stitched a partnership to bail them out.&nbsp; &nbsp;The left-arm seamer Shoriful then dismissed Smith plumb for 42.

Mitchell Starc broke James Anderson's record and passed Dale Steyn with a stunning 6/12 spell against Bangladesh in the 2nd Test in Mackay. Read match highlights and top order updates.

Australia’s Mitchell Starc couldn’t have asked for a better start to the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay. The left-arm quick broke multiple records inside the first session on the opening day on Saturday (Aug 22). Starc, 36, picked up a wicket on the first ball of the match, and surpassed James Anderson with a ninth career first-ball strike. Playing his 107th Test match, Starc also surpassed Dale Steyn’s tally of 439 Test wickets, entering the list of top-10 highest Test wicket-takers of all time. He returned with excellent figures of 6/12 in 10 overs, with six maidens, as Bangladesh got all out for 64 in just 34 overs. He sits in the 10th position with 441 Test wickets and counting. Record five-for and more Unsurprisingly, Starc picked up his 19th Test five-wicket haul in just 22 balls, his second-fastest and sixth overall in the format’s history. Against the West Indies in an away Test last year, he created a world record by dismissing five batters in 15 deliveries. Starc first dismissed the left-hander Shadman on a first-ball duck caught in the gully, before removing his opening partner Tanzid Hasan (0) and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (0) on successive deliveries in his second over. In his third over, Starc accounted for Mominul Haque caught for nine and then completed his record five-wicket haul—in just 22 minutes—by trapping Litton Das lbw for a duck. WATCH Starc's Mackay Magic -

Mitchell Starc broke James Anderson's record and passed Dale Steyn with a stunning 6/12 spell against Bangladesh in the 2nd Test in Mackay. Read match highlights and top order updates.

Starc breaks Anderson’s record for most first-ball Test wickets: See top 5 list

Mitchell Starc floored Bangladesh inside the first session on day one of the ongoing second Test in Mackay. Starc struck gold on the first ball of a Test match, later bagging a five-for inside his first five overs to leave Bangladesh in tatters. &nbsp;Almost a week after Australia shockingly conceded the series opener in Darwin by nine wickets, the hosts bounced back in some style by reducing Bangladesh to 35 for six at lunch on the opening day. The showstopper, Starc, returned with figures of 9-6-11-5, while captain Pat Cummins picked the remaining one wicket.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-pak-1st-test-england-crush-pakistan-by-an-innings-and-103-runs-1787323306846">ENG vs PAK, 1st Test: England crush Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs</a> &nbsp;Just as Bangladeshi quicks troubled the Aussie batters on day one in Darwin, they suffered a similar, or rather poorer, fate during their turn in the second Test. The left-arm quick brought the crowd to its feet by removing opener Shadman Islam caught in the gully for a first-ball duck.&nbsp; &nbsp;WATCH VIDEO –

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Starc returned with the same aggression and tweaked planning in his second over and picked up wickets of Tanzid Hasan (0) and Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (0) in successive deliveries. Two wickets in two balls meant only one thing: a hat-trick, which he missed, and so the ball went over Mushfiqur Rahim’s stumps straight to the keeper. &nbsp;Bangladesh’s scorecard read 9 for 3 in 2.2 overs.&nbsp; &nbsp;Things turned from bad to worse for them after Starc, in his third and fourth over, respectively, and less than 42 minutes into the opening day in Mackay, picked two more wickets and completed his five-wicket haul. He first accounted for Mominul Haque, caught by Cameron Green on nine, before getting his fifth of the day by removing Litton Das plumb in front for a duck. Precise line and zeal through the wicket crushed Bangladesh’s momentum as Australia sit in the driver’s seat. &nbsp;“Still a little bit of shape there,” Starc said of Mackay’s wicket on day one.&nbsp; &nbsp;“It’s probably not as much sideways as the first session over at Darwin. I think if it’s a lot like the Gabba, it’s going to get a little bit quicker, harden up a little bit more. It’s still quite greasy underfoot to start with. So obviously it’s beautiful weather; it might harden up a little bit, get a bit quicker and then hopefully once we get four more wickets, there’s plenty of runs in it,” he added.

Mitchell Starc tore through Bangladesh with a stunning 5-wicket haul inside his first five overs on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Mackay. Watch the video of Starc’s fiery opening spell here.

Mitchell Starc floored Bangladesh inside the first session on day one of the ongoing second Test in Mackay. Starc struck gold on the first ball of a Test match, later bagging a five-for inside his first five overs to leave Bangladesh in tatters. Almost a week after Australia shockingly conceded the series opener in Darwin by nine wickets, the hosts bounced back in some style by reducing Bangladesh to 35 for six at lunch on the opening day. The showstopper, Starc, returned with figures of 9-6-11-5, while captain Pat Cummins picked the remaining one wicket. Also read| ENG vs PAK, 1st Test: England crush Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs Just as Bangladeshi quicks troubled the Aussie batters on day one in Darwin, they suffered a similar, or rather poorer, fate during their turn in the second Test. The left-arm quick brought the crowd to its feet by removing opener Shadman Islam caught in the gully for a first-ball duck. WATCH VIDEO –

Mitchell Starc tore through Bangladesh with a stunning 5-wicket haul inside his first five overs on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Mackay. Watch the video of Starc’s fiery opening spell here.

AUS vs BAN, 2nd Test: Starc strikes on first ball, floors Bangladesh with 5-wicket haul on Day 1 | WATCH

England began their new era in impressive style under returning captain Joe Root, defeating Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs inside three days in the first Test at Headingley in Leeds on Friday (Aug 21). It was England’s first Test since Ben Stokes retired and Brendon McCullum stepped down as head coach and the hosts delivered a strong all-round performance to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. After bowling Pakistan out for 171, England scored 409 before dismissing the visitors for 135 in their second innings.&nbsp;The win was England’s biggest innings victory over Pakistan at Headingley and their second successive innings win against them at the venue after their innings and 55 runs victory in 2018.&nbsp;Earlier in the Test, England opted to bowl after winning the toss, with their pace attack quickly putting Pakistan under pressure. Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue shared all 10 wickets, taking five each as Pakistan fell from 117/3 to 171 all out. Abdullah Shafique top-scored with a patient 61, but the rest of the batting line-up struggled.&nbsp;England finished the opening day at 112/2 and were in a strong position.&nbsp;On the next day, despite rain interruptions, England dominated as Harry Brook scored 91 off 93 balls, while Jordan Cox made 73. Root contributed 66 and Dan Lawrence added a quick 51.&nbsp;Pakistan spinner Ali Usman claimed his first five-wicket haul in Tests, finishing with 5/95, but England still reached 409 to secure a huge 238-run lead.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jannik-sinner-withdraws-from-us-open-2026-due-to-knee-injury-1787323383729">Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open 2026 due to Knee injury</a>&nbsp;Pakistan struggled again in their second innings, reaching 59/3 at lunch. Mohammad Rizwan offered some resistance with 41, but England’s pace attack soon finished the job.&nbsp;Jofra Archer (3/50), Josh Tongue (3/43) and Ollie Robinson (3/29) picked up three wickets each as Pakistan were bowled out for 135 in 37.3 overs, giving England a comfortable victory before tea.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bwf-world-championships-satwik-chirag-suffer-heartbreaking-loss-in-quarterfinals-to-chinese-pair-1787319256986">BWF World Championships: Satwik-Chirag knocked out after losing to Chinese pair</a>&nbsp;Pakistan’s 135 is among their lowest Test totals in England since 2000. It was also only the second time England’s pace bowlers had taken all 20 Pakistan wickets in a Test, after the previous instance at Lord’s in 2001.

England’s Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue claimed three wickets each as Pakistan were bowled out for 135 in their second innings, handing the hosts a dominant innings and 103 runs victory.

England began their new era in impressive style under returning captain Joe Root, defeating Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs inside three days in the first Test at Headingley in Leeds on Friday (Aug 21). It was England’s first Test since Ben Stokes retired and Brendon McCullum stepped down as head coach and the hosts delivered a strong all-round performance to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. After bowling Pakistan out for 171, England scored 409 before dismissing the visitors for 135 in their second innings. The win was England’s biggest innings victory over Pakistan at Headingley and their second successive innings win against them at the venue after their innings and 55 runs victory in 2018. Earlier in the Test, England opted to bowl after winning the toss, with their pace attack quickly putting Pakistan under pressure. Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue shared all 10 wickets, taking five each as Pakistan fell from 117/3 to 171 all out. Abdullah Shafique top-scored with a patient 61, but the rest of the batting line-up struggled. England finished the opening day at 112/2 and were in a strong position. On the next day, despite rain interruptions, England dominated as Harry Brook scored 91 off 93 balls, while Jordan Cox made 73. Root contributed 66 and Dan Lawrence added a quick 51. Pakistan spinner Ali Usman claimed his first five-wicket haul in Tests, finishing with 5/95, but England still reached 409 to secure a huge 238-run lead. Also Read - Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open 2026 due to Knee injury Pakistan struggled again in their second innings, reaching 59/3 at lunch. Mohammad Rizwan offered some resistance with 41, but England’s pace attack soon finished the job. Jofra Archer (3/50), Josh Tongue (3/43) and Ollie Robinson (3/29) picked up three wickets each as Pakistan were bowled out for 135 in 37.3 overs, giving England a comfortable victory before tea. Also Read - BWF World Championships: Satwik-Chirag knocked out after losing to Chinese pair Pakistan’s 135 is among their lowest Test totals in England since 2000. It was also only the second time England’s pace bowlers had taken all 20 Pakistan wickets in a Test, after the previous instance at Lord’s in 2001.

England’s Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue claimed three wickets each as Pakistan were bowled out for 135 in their second innings, handing the hosts a dominant innings and 103 runs victory.

ENG vs PAK, 1st Test: England crush Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs

From Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar, here's a look at the five Indian batters fastest to 6000 Test runs. This list also includes Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid

From Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar, here's a look at the five Indian batters fastest to 6000 Test runs. This list also includes Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid

Meet top 5 Indian batters fastest to 6000 Test runs

England star Joe Root on Friday (Aug 21) has surpassed Australia’s Steve Smith to become the fielder with most catches in Test cricket history. Root achieved the feat on Day 3 of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, Leeds, with a stunning catch at leg slip to dismiss Azan Awais off Jofra Archer.&nbsp;&nbsp;The dismissal came after a smart fielding plan between Root and Archer. A few balls earlier, Root had suggested adding a leg slip and short leg and Archer then bowled one that moved sharply into Awais. The Pakistan batter tried to guide it towards fine leg, but the ball took the inside edge and went straight to Root at leg slip.&nbsp;The catch took Root’s tally to 219 catches in 169* Test matches. Smith is second with 218 catches from 124 matches, while India legend Rahul Dravid is third with 210 catches in 164 matches. &nbsp;<h3>Most catches by a fielder in Test cricket</h3><ul><li>219 - Joe Root* (England)</li><li>218 - Steve Smith (Australia)</li><li>&nbsp;210 - Rahul Dravid (India)</li><li>205 - Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka)</li><li>200 - Jacques Kallis (South Africa)</li></ul>Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/here-we-go-carlos-alcaraz-announces-us-open-return-following-wrist-injury-layoff-1787307631660">'Here we go': Alcaraz announces US Open return following wrist injury layoff</a><h3>England build strong lead at Headingley</h3>Root’s record came as England continued to control the first Test. England were bowled out for 409 early on the third day after starting at 366/8.&nbsp;The hosts added 43 runs to their overnight score, with Jofra Archer contributing a useful 23, including two fours and a six.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/battle-against-fear-nozomi-okuhara-reveals-painful-reason-behind-withdrawal-from-bwf-world-championships-1787308467690">'Battle against fear': Why Okuhara pulled out from BWF World Championships 2026</a>&nbsp;Khurram Shahzad took the final two England wickets, removing Jamie Smith for 25 before bowling Josh Tongue for eight. Shahzad finished with figures of 3/133.&nbsp;England’s first-innings total gave them a huge 238-run lead after Pakistan were dismissed for 171 in less than two sessions on the opening day. &nbsp;

Joe Root has surpassed Australia’s Steve Smith to become the fielder with the most catches in Test cricket history.

England star Joe Root on Friday (Aug 21) has surpassed Australia’s Steve Smith to become the fielder with most catches in Test cricket history. Root achieved the feat on Day 3 of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, Leeds, with a stunning catch at leg slip to dismiss Azan Awais off Jofra Archer. The dismissal came after a smart fielding plan between Root and Archer. A few balls earlier, Root had suggested adding a leg slip and short leg and Archer then bowled one that moved sharply into Awais. The Pakistan batter tried to guide it towards fine leg, but the ball took the inside edge and went straight to Root at leg slip. The catch took Root’s tally to 219 catches in 169* Test matches. Smith is second with 218 catches from 124 matches, while India legend Rahul Dravid is third with 210 catches in 164 matches. Most catches by a fielder in Test cricket 219 - Joe Root* (England) 218 - Steve Smith (Australia) 210 - Rahul Dravid (India) 205 - Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) 200 - Jacques Kallis (South Africa) Also Read - 'Here we go': Alcaraz announces US Open return following wrist injury layoff England build strong lead at Headingley Root’s record came as England continued to control the first Test. England were bowled out for 409 early on the third day after starting at 366/8. The hosts added 43 runs to their overnight score, with Jofra Archer contributing a useful 23, including two fours and a six. Also Read - 'Battle against fear': Why Okuhara pulled out from BWF World Championships 2026 Khurram Shahzad took the final two England wickets, removing Jamie Smith for 25 before bowling Josh Tongue for eight. Shahzad finished with figures of 3/133. England’s first-innings total gave them a huge 238-run lead after Pakistan were dismissed for 171 in less than two sessions on the opening day.

Joe Root has surpassed Australia’s Steve Smith to become the fielder with the most catches in Test cricket history.

ENG vs PAK: Joe Root scripts Test history, breaks record for most catches by a fielder

Kamil Mishara and Sahan Arachchige have been added to Sri Lanka’s Test squad for the second match against India in Colombo, as the hosts look to recover from their 165-run defeat in the series opener in Galle. The batter and all-rounder have been called up for the must-win Test, which starts on Aug 23.&nbsp;Both uncapped players earned their places after producing strong recent performances. Arachchige was the leading run-scorer for his team in the series against India A, while Mishara has impressed with his consistent performances in domestic cricket. &nbsp;Sri Lanka are also facing a growing injury crisis, as head coach Gary Kirsten confirmed that Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal and Pathum Nissanka will miss the second Test, leaving the hosts short of key batting options.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-pakistan-cricketer-blames-skipper-babar-azam-for-decline-in-bowling-prowess-1787303508459">Former Pakistan cricketer blames skipper Babar Azam for decline in bowling prowess</a>&nbsp;Mendis is still recovering from a serious hamstring injury, while Nissanka is yet to return after wrist surgery. Chandimal suffered a concussion on the fourth day of the first Test and will have to complete a mandatory seven-day stand-down period.&nbsp;&nbsp;With three regular batters unavailable, Mishara and Arachchige could be given a chance in the playing XI as Sri Lanka aim to level the two-match series.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bwf-world-championships-treesa-jolly-gayatri-gopichand-script-history-end-india-s-15-year-wait-as-duo-assured-of-medal-1787301484191">BWF World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri make epic comeback, assured of medal</a>&nbsp;India won the first Test by 165 runs, with Manav Suthar taking his maiden 10-wicket haul and Devdutt Padikkal scoring 167 in the first innings to play major roles in the victory.<h3>Sri Lanka squad for second Test against India</h3>Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Sahan Arachchige, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella, Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Milan Ratnayake, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando and Vishwa Fernando

Sahan Arachchige and Kamil Mishara have been included in Sri Lanka’s 14-member squad for the second Test against India in Colombo.

Kamil Mishara and Sahan Arachchige have been added to Sri Lanka’s Test squad for the second match against India in Colombo, as the hosts look to recover from their 165-run defeat in the series opener in Galle. The batter and all-rounder have been called up for the must-win Test, which starts on Aug 23. Both uncapped players earned their places after producing strong recent performances. Arachchige was the leading run-scorer for his team in the series against India A, while Mishara has impressed with his consistent performances in domestic cricket. Sri Lanka are also facing a growing injury crisis, as head coach Gary Kirsten confirmed that Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal and Pathum Nissanka will miss the second Test, leaving the hosts short of key batting options. Also Read - Former Pakistan cricketer blames skipper Babar Azam for decline in bowling prowess Mendis is still recovering from a serious hamstring injury, while Nissanka is yet to return after wrist surgery. Chandimal suffered a concussion on the fourth day of the first Test and will have to complete a mandatory seven-day stand-down period. With three regular batters unavailable, Mishara and Arachchige could be given a chance in the playing XI as Sri Lanka aim to level the two-match series. Also Read - BWF World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri make epic comeback, assured of medal India won the first Test by 165 runs, with Manav Suthar taking his maiden 10-wicket haul and Devdutt Padikkal scoring 167 in the first innings to play major roles in the victory. Sri Lanka squad for second Test against India Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Sahan Arachchige, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella, Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Milan Ratnayake, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando and Vishwa Fernando

Sahan Arachchige and Kamil Mishara have been included in Sri Lanka’s 14-member squad for the second Test against India in Colombo.

IND vs SL: Kamil Mishara, Sahan Arachchige join Sri Lanka squad for second Test

Pakistan are currently in England for a three-Test series and are dismally behind in the ongoing first Test at Leeds. The visitors were bowled out for 171 in the first innings, thanks to five-wicket each by Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson, and England have piled up 366/8 so far, leading by 195 runs. Pakistan's struggle on the pitches with assist to bowlers isn't new and now even the bowlers are being rendered ineffective. Former Pak women's cricketer Urooj Mumtaz has blamed the decline of Pak pacers on skipper Babar Azam.<h2>Ex-Pak cricketer blames Babar for decline in bowling prowess</h2>Pakistan were once known for thier fearsome pace bowling with names like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar which were succeeded by Mohammed Amir, Wahab Riaz, Umar Gul, and Mohammed Irfan. Nowadays, however, Pak bowling looks toothless even on assisting pitches as visible in first Test against England. &nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/uk-athletics-coach-leon-baptiste-believed-missing-is-serving-prison-term-in-morocco-1787297306595">UK Athletics coach Baptiste, believed missing, is serving prison term in Morocco</a>Speaking to Sky Sports, former Pakistan women's cricketer Urooj Mumtaz put the blame of the situation on lifeless pitches in domestic cricket, which were backed by Babar Azam's first stint as captain. "There’s obviously a problem with the pitches that we prepare back home. One of the examples of that was England touring Pakistan both times around," she said."We’ve gone so far away from it because our batters, especially when Babar was captain, wanted flatter tracks, wanted the batsmen to dominate the way things ran more. Even in first-class cricket, grass was taken off. So, you were almost putting the fast bowlers up against the wall, giving them zero assistance in first-class cricket, and providing a lot of batters to score runs without any test, really. And that’s where I feel they’ve just fallen off the boil," added Mumtaz.<h2>Pakistan on ropes in 1st Test vs England</h2>Pakistan had lost the first two wickets early in their first innings, but things seems to stabilize with 91-run stand for third wicket between Imam-ul-haq and Abdullah Shafique. England, however struck back decisively and bowled them out for 171. In reply, the hosts are nearly 200 runs ahead at 366/8, thanks to Jordan Cox (73), Joe Root (66), Harry Brook (91), and Dan Lawrence (51). For Pakistan, Ali Usman was pick of the bowlers with 5/92.

Pakistan were once known for thier fearsome pace bowling with names like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar which were succeeded by Mohammed Amir, Wahaz Riaz, Umar Gul, and Mohammed Irfan.

Pakistan are currently in England for a three-Test series and are dismally behind in the ongoing first Test at Leeds. The visitors were bowled out for 171 in the first innings, thanks to five-wicket each by Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson, and England have piled up 366/8 so far, leading by 195 runs. Pakistan's struggle on the pitches with assist to bowlers isn't new and now even the bowlers are being rendered ineffective. Former Pak women's cricketer Urooj Mumtaz has blamed the decline of Pak pacers on skipper Babar Azam. Ex-Pak cricketer blames Babar for decline in bowling prowess Pakistan were once known for thier fearsome pace bowling with names like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar which were succeeded by Mohammed Amir, Wahab Riaz, Umar Gul, and Mohammed Irfan. Nowadays, however, Pak bowling looks toothless even on assisting pitches as visible in first Test against England. Also Read - UK Athletics coach Baptiste, believed missing, is serving prison term in Morocco Speaking to Sky Sports, former Pakistan women's cricketer Urooj Mumtaz put the blame of the situation on lifeless pitches in domestic cricket, which were backed by Babar Azam's first stint as captain. "There’s obviously a problem with the pitches that we prepare back home. One of the examples of that was England touring Pakistan both times around," she said. "We’ve gone so far away from it because our batters, especially when Babar was captain, wanted flatter tracks, wanted the batsmen to dominate the way things ran more. Even in first-class cricket, grass was taken off. So, you were almost putting the fast bowlers up against the wall, giving them zero assistance in first-class cricket, and providing a lot of batters to score runs without any test, really. And that’s where I feel they’ve just fallen off the boil," added Mumtaz. Pakistan on ropes in 1st Test vs England Pakistan had lost the first two wickets early in their first innings, but things seems to stabilize with 91-run stand for third wicket between Imam-ul-haq and Abdullah Shafique. England, however struck back decisively and bowled them out for 171. In reply, the hosts are nearly 200 runs ahead at 366/8, thanks to Jordan Cox (73), Joe Root (66), Harry Brook (91), and Dan Lawrence (51). For Pakistan, Ali Usman was pick of the bowlers with 5/92.

Pakistan were once known for thier fearsome pace bowling with names like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar which were succeeded by Mohammed Amir, Wahab Riaz, Umar Gul, and Mohammed Irfan.

Former Pakistan cricketer blames skipper Babar Azam for decline in bowling prowess

England’s batters put their team in a strong position despite a five-wicket haul from Ali Usman on Day 2 of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley. The hosts finished the rain-affected day on 366-8, giving them a 195-run lead after Pakistan were bowled out for 171 in the first innings.&nbsp;Jordan Cox, Joe Root, Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence all scored half-centuries for England but missed the chance to turn their scores into hundreds.&nbsp;Earlier, rain delayed the start and only 58 overs were possible during the day. Cox and Root resumed their innings under cloudy skies but handled the Pakistan bowlers well.&nbsp;&nbsp;Both batters reached their fifties in back-to-back deliveries, with Cox bringing up his maiden Test half-century.&nbsp;Cox was dismissed for 73 when he edged Usman behind the stumps. Root soon followed after Khurram Shehzad trapped him lbw.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bwf-world-championships-2026-the-wisest-thing-to-do-anders-antonsen-sticks-to-game-by-game-approach-1787247952481">BWF World Championships 2026: ‘The wisest thing to do’: Anders Antonsen sticks to game-by-game approach</a>&nbsp;Brook and Lawrence then came together and continued England’s strong batting display and the pair added 120 runs and put the Pakistan pace attack under pressure.&nbsp;Lawrence, playing his first Test since an unsuccessful spell as an opener, was dismissed soon after reaching his fifty while attempting a slog-sweep against Usman. Brook also missed out on a century, losing his wicket for 91 after his stumps were hit.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fih-women-s-hockey-world-cup-india-hold-england-to-goalless-draw-advance-to-round-2-1787241065514">FIH Women’s Hockey WC: India hold England to goalless draw, advance to Round 2</a>&nbsp;Usman was Pakistan’s best bowler, taking 5-92. It was his first five-wicket haul in Test cricket and came in only his third match.&nbsp;Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Ali also picked up a wicket apiece but failed to trouble England’s batters much.

Jordan Cox, Joe Root, Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence hit half-centuries as England built a 195-run lead despite Ali Usman’s five-wicket haul.

England’s batters put their team in a strong position despite a five-wicket haul from Ali Usman on Day 2 of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley. The hosts finished the rain-affected day on 366-8, giving them a 195-run lead after Pakistan were bowled out for 171 in the first innings. Jordan Cox, Joe Root, Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence all scored half-centuries for England but missed the chance to turn their scores into hundreds. Earlier, rain delayed the start and only 58 overs were possible during the day. Cox and Root resumed their innings under cloudy skies but handled the Pakistan bowlers well. Both batters reached their fifties in back-to-back deliveries, with Cox bringing up his maiden Test half-century. Cox was dismissed for 73 when he edged Usman behind the stumps. Root soon followed after Khurram Shehzad trapped him lbw. Also Read - BWF World Championships 2026: ‘The wisest thing to do’: Anders Antonsen sticks to game-by-game approach Brook and Lawrence then came together and continued England’s strong batting display and the pair added 120 runs and put the Pakistan pace attack under pressure. Lawrence, playing his first Test since an unsuccessful spell as an opener, was dismissed soon after reaching his fifty while attempting a slog-sweep against Usman. Brook also missed out on a century, losing his wicket for 91 after his stumps were hit. Also Read - FIH Women’s Hockey WC: India hold England to goalless draw, advance to Round 2 Usman was Pakistan’s best bowler, taking 5-92. It was his first five-wicket haul in Test cricket and came in only his third match. Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Ali also picked up a wicket apiece but failed to trouble England’s batters much.

Jordan Cox, Joe Root, Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence hit half-centuries as England built a 195-run lead despite Ali Usman’s five-wicket haul.

ENG vs PAK 1st Test, Day 2: England batters dominate despite Usman’s five-for

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will not be held this year as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) plans to restructure the troubled T20 competition, BCB president Tamim Iqbal said on Thursday (Aug 20). The decision comes after several financial and administrative issues affected the league, including franchise rule violations, corruption allegations, unpaid payments and problems with bank guarantees.&nbsp;The BPL is one of the oldest and most popular T20 leagues, but the tournament has faced growing uncertainty in recent years. The 2025 edition was criticised for poor scheduling and logistical issues. Several players also went unpaid for an extended period, while a brief player strike added to the problems.&nbsp;“The BPL will not happen this year,” Tamim told reporters, saying the board needed to solve the existing issues before bringing the tournament back.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/raised-the-bar-ab-de-villiers-picks-kohli-over-tendulkar-in-test-debate-1787235148651">‘Raised the bar’: AB de Villiers picks Kohli over Tendulkar in Test debate</a>&nbsp;Tamim revealed that the BCB has suffered losses of around $3.3 million (approximately INR 31 crore) from the BPL over the last two years. He said the league’s financial structure must be improved before another season is organised.&nbsp;“The BPL is a great product and there is a lot of interest in it. If we can do it properly, the interest will increase even more,” Tamim said.&nbsp;“BCB is supposed to make a profit from franchise cricket, not a loss. So until we fix this, holding a tournament at a loss is not important,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-india-s-mixed-disability-team-recreates-ganguly-s-iconic-lord-s-celebration-1787227160155">WATCH | India’s mixed disability team recreates Ganguly’s Lord’s celebration</a>&nbsp;The former Bangladesh captain made it clear that the decision to skip this year’s tournament does not mean the BCB is ending the BPL. Instead, the board will use the extra time to build a stronger and more sustainable system.&nbsp;“Our intention is 1,000 percent to host BPL. But I do not want to rush. I want to do it properly; if it takes six months or 12 months, I will take that time,” he added.&nbsp;Tamim made the comments after being appointed chairman of the International Cricket Council’s newly formed Franchise League Committee. He said Bangladesh’s plans to rebuild the BPL could also provide an example for franchise cricket worldwide.&nbsp;“If franchise cricket does not run properly in my country, then stopping it, and rebuilding it, will be a big message for my committee,” he said.&nbsp;The BCB has already started talks with the current franchises and expects to complete the franchise process by Apr or May next year. The longer timeline will also give the board the opportunity to consider new teams if any existing franchise fails to meet its financial obligations.&nbsp;Tamim also said the BCB could explore the possibility of bringing foreign franchises into the BPL as part of the restructuring process.

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has been cancelled this year due to financial and administrative challenges, putting the popular T20 tournament on hold for the season.

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will not be held this year as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) plans to restructure the troubled T20 competition, BCB president Tamim Iqbal said on Thursday (Aug 20). The decision comes after several financial and administrative issues affected the league, including franchise rule violations, corruption allegations, unpaid payments and problems with bank guarantees. The BPL is one of the oldest and most popular T20 leagues, but the tournament has faced growing uncertainty in recent years. The 2025 edition was criticised for poor scheduling and logistical issues. Several players also went unpaid for an extended period, while a brief player strike added to the problems. “The BPL will not happen this year,” Tamim told reporters, saying the board needed to solve the existing issues before bringing the tournament back. Also Read - ‘Raised the bar’: AB de Villiers picks Kohli over Tendulkar in Test debate Tamim revealed that the BCB has suffered losses of around $3.3 million (approximately INR 31 crore) from the BPL over the last two years. He said the league’s financial structure must be improved before another season is organised. “The BPL is a great product and there is a lot of interest in it. If we can do it properly, the interest will increase even more,” Tamim said. “BCB is supposed to make a profit from franchise cricket, not a loss. So until we fix this, holding a tournament at a loss is not important,” he added. Also Read - WATCH | India’s mixed disability team recreates Ganguly’s Lord’s celebration The former Bangladesh captain made it clear that the decision to skip this year’s tournament does not mean the BCB is ending the BPL. Instead, the board will use the extra time to build a stronger and more sustainable system. “Our intention is 1,000 percent to host BPL. But I do not want to rush. I want to do it properly; if it takes six months or 12 months, I will take that time,” he added. Tamim made the comments after being appointed chairman of the International Cricket Council’s newly formed Franchise League Committee. He said Bangladesh’s plans to rebuild the BPL could also provide an example for franchise cricket worldwide. “If franchise cricket does not run properly in my country, then stopping it, and rebuilding it, will be a big message for my committee,” he said. The BCB has already started talks with the current franchises and expects to complete the franchise process by Apr or May next year. The longer timeline will also give the board the opportunity to consider new teams if any existing franchise fails to meet its financial obligations. Tamim also said the BCB could explore the possibility of bringing foreign franchises into the BPL as part of the restructuring process.

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has been cancelled this year due to financial and administrative challenges, putting the popular T20 tournament on hold for the season.

BPL T20 League cancelled by Bangladesh after heavy financial losses

South Africa batting great AB de Villiers said former India captain Virat Kohli took Indian batting to a higher level in overseas conditions and inspired other players to perform better outside the country.&nbsp;De Villiers explained that Sachin Tendulkar was the first Indian batter to set the standard abroad, but Kohli pushed it even further. Tendulkar is the leading run-scorer in Test cricket with 15,921 runs and 51 centuries.&nbsp;&nbsp;While, Kohli, who retired from Test cricket in 2025, ended his career with 9,230 runs in 123 Tests at an average of 46.85.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I think of someone like Sachin Tendulkar way back, who started that trend for India. Yet, he wasn’t as strong as someone like Virat Kohli, who was even better. But Sachin was the first guy to show that as a subcontinent batter, you can do well in bouncy and seaming conditions. Virat took that forward and raised the bar,” said de Villiers on his YouTube channel.&nbsp;“Because of that, there are quite a few players now like [KL] Rahul and Padikkal, who have started to up that trend and follow in the footsteps of a Virat and a Sachin.”&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-india-s-mixed-disability-team-recreates-ganguly-s-iconic-lord-s-celebration-1787227160155">WATCH | India’s mixed disability team recreates Ganguly’s iconic Lord’s celebration</a>&nbsp;De Villiers, who scored 8,765 runs in 114 Tests at an average of over 50, also spoke about KL Rahul’s performances overseas and praised his technique but said the opener needs to convert his starts into bigger scores away from home.&nbsp;“KL is a guy with a sound technique and is a big asset in that Indian lineup. But he averages only 34 away from home. So you’ll expect more and that is one area where he has to work on. He has to get bigger scores once he gets in and not just get a 100 but make it a 180 because that first-ball duck and getting out to the newish ball is always around the corner. So for him, the name of the game will be to make the big scores even bigger,” said de Villiers.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/canada-coach-monty-desai-steps-down-amid-corruption-probe-1787224674348">Canada coach Monty Desai steps down amid corruption probe</a>&nbsp;The 34-year-old, Rahul, scored a useful 81 for India in the Galle Test against Sri Lanka this week, while Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century at No. 3 as India went on to win the match by 165 runs.

AB de Villiers said Sachin Tendulkar set the benchmark for India overseas, but Virat Kohli took it to another level.

South Africa batting great AB de Villiers said former India captain Virat Kohli took Indian batting to a higher level in overseas conditions and inspired other players to perform better outside the country. De Villiers explained that Sachin Tendulkar was the first Indian batter to set the standard abroad, but Kohli pushed it even further. Tendulkar is the leading run-scorer in Test cricket with 15,921 runs and 51 centuries. While, Kohli, who retired from Test cricket in 2025, ended his career with 9,230 runs in 123 Tests at an average of 46.85. “I think of someone like Sachin Tendulkar way back, who started that trend for India. Yet, he wasn’t as strong as someone like Virat Kohli, who was even better. But Sachin was the first guy to show that as a subcontinent batter, you can do well in bouncy and seaming conditions. Virat took that forward and raised the bar,” said de Villiers on his YouTube channel. “Because of that, there are quite a few players now like [KL] Rahul and Padikkal, who have started to up that trend and follow in the footsteps of a Virat and a Sachin.” Also Read - WATCH | India’s mixed disability team recreates Ganguly’s iconic Lord’s celebration De Villiers, who scored 8,765 runs in 114 Tests at an average of over 50, also spoke about KL Rahul’s performances overseas and praised his technique but said the opener needs to convert his starts into bigger scores away from home. “KL is a guy with a sound technique and is a big asset in that Indian lineup. But he averages only 34 away from home. So you’ll expect more and that is one area where he has to work on. He has to get bigger scores once he gets in and not just get a 100 but make it a 180 because that first-ball duck and getting out to the newish ball is always around the corner. So for him, the name of the game will be to make the big scores even bigger,” said de Villiers. Also Read - Canada coach Monty Desai steps down amid corruption probe The 34-year-old, Rahul, scored a useful 81 for India in the Galle Test against Sri Lanka this week, while Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century at No. 3 as India went on to win the match by 165 runs.

AB de Villiers said Sachin Tendulkar set the benchmark for India overseas, but Virat Kohli took it to another level.

‘Raised the bar’: AB de Villiers picks Kohli over Tendulkar in Test debate

India’s mixed disability cricket team turned back the clock at Lord’s by recreating Sourav Ganguly’s iconic shirt-waving celebration from 2002 after securing a memorable win at the home of cricket. India defeated England by 118 runs in the seventh and final T20I of their mixed disability series in London on Wednesday, however, the hosts won the seven-match series 4-3.&nbsp;After the match, the Indian players and officials went to the Lord’s balcony, took off their blazers and celebrated with the Tricolour. The scenes reminded fans of Ganguly’s famous celebration after India beat England in the NatWest Trophy final at the same venue 24 years ago.&nbsp;A video shared by the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) showed the Indian team celebrating on the balcony.&nbsp;<h2>WATCH</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">India&#39;s Mixed Disability team celebrates its massive 118-run win over their English counterparts in a T20 match at the iconic Lord&#39;s Cricket Ground by waving their shirts like Sourav Ganguly famously did way back in 2002!! <a href="https://x.com/dcciofficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dcciofficial</a> <a href="https://t.co/gx0cDt9CUQ">pic.twitter.com/gx0cDt9CUQ</a>&mdash; Gaurav Gupta (@toi_gauravG) <a href="https://x.com/toi_gauravG/status/2090157320840061392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“When India wins at Lord’s, the celebrations hit different. A moment of pure cricketing joy on the Lord’s Balcony — coats off, spirits high, and the Tricolour flying with pride. 118 runs. One unforgettable celebration,” DCCI wrote on X.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/arya-concedes-feeling-pressure-in-ipl-but-feels-proud-on-performance-1787223481540">Priyansh Arya concedes feeling pressure in IPL but 'feels proud on performance'</a>&nbsp;The celebration followed a dominant performance by India in the series finale.&nbsp;Batting first, India scored 206 for four, their highest total in the seven-match series. Arjun Gawre top-scored with 68 off 44 balls, while captain Majid Magray produced a stunning late attack, hitting an unbeaten 63 off just 19 deliveries. Sai Akash also made a valuable contribution as India posted a strong total.&nbsp;While, England struggled throughout their chase and were bowled out for just 88. Hilal Ahmad Wani was the pick of the bowlers for India with four wickets for 21 runs, while Jayesh Parmar picked up three for 14.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/infantino-faces-fresh-setback-as-senior-fifa-official-pulls-support-1787220570397">Infantino faces fresh setback as senior FIFA official pulls support</a>&nbsp;The defeat ended England’s successful series on a disappointing note. Captain Callum Flynn said his team had hoped to finish the series with a win at Lord’s.&nbsp;“Ultimately India were too good for us today, but we can be happy that we’ve won the series,” Flynn said.&nbsp;“It’s been an amazing series. The standard and the competition has risen every series we’ve had against India.”

India’s mixed disability cricket team recreated Sourav Ganguly’s iconic shirt-waving celebration at Lord’s after a 118-run win over England.

India’s mixed disability cricket team turned back the clock at Lord’s by recreating Sourav Ganguly’s iconic shirt-waving celebration from 2002 after securing a memorable win at the home of cricket. India defeated England by 118 runs in the seventh and final T20I of their mixed disability series in London on Wednesday, however, the hosts won the seven-match series 4-3. After the match, the Indian players and officials went to the Lord’s balcony, took off their blazers and celebrated with the Tricolour. The scenes reminded fans of Ganguly’s famous celebration after India beat England in the NatWest Trophy final at the same venue 24 years ago. A video shared by the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) showed the Indian team celebrating on the balcony. WATCH

India’s mixed disability cricket team recreated Sourav Ganguly’s iconic shirt-waving celebration at Lord’s after a 118-run win over England.

WATCH | India’s mixed disability team recreates Ganguly’s iconic Lord’s celebration

Monty Desai has left his role as Canada’s head coach after just three months, as Canadian cricket faces continued fallout from the T20 World Cup and an ongoing dispute with the ICC. Desai became interim head coach in May, soon after the team’s disappointing T20 World Cup campaign. During his short stint, he guided the side in two Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series.&nbsp;“A short chapter, but a meaningful one,” Desai wrote on Instagram. “Grateful to Cricket Canada for the opportunity to serve as Interim Head Coach over the past three months.”&nbsp;“Every environment leaves you with learnings. This experience further strengthened my belief that sustainable performance is built through time, trust, preparation, strong relationships and collective ownership."&nbsp;&nbsp;This was Desai’s second spell with Canada, having first worked with the team in 2019. He returned after Canada lost all four of their matches at the T20 World Cup. The team’s campaign later came under investigation by the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/arya-concedes-feeling-pressure-in-ipl-but-feels-proud-on-performance-1787223481540">Priyansh Arya concedes feeling pressure in IPL but 'feels proud on performance'</a>&nbsp;The investigation focused on allegations linked to Canada’s match against New Zealand. At the same time, separate issues emerged over the administration of Cricket Canada and its compliance with ICC membership rules.&nbsp;The ICC suspended funding for Cricket Canada in May and later suspended the country’s Associate membership. The board remains suspended and must meet certain conditions before it can be reinstated.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/infantino-faces-fresh-setback-as-senior-fifa-official-pulls-support-1787220570397">Infantino faces fresh setback as senior FIFA official pulls support</a>&nbsp;On the field, Canada are currently sixth in the CWC League 2 table with four matches left. The top four teams will qualify for next year’s ODI World Cup Qualifier and Canada’s next games will be against Oman and Nepal in Oman, starting Oct 9.&nbsp;The baord has begun the search for Desai’s replacement, with applications open to interested candidates until Aug 28.&nbsp;

Canada has parted ways with interim head coach Monty Desai after three months, as the cricket team remains under ICC scrutiny and battles for World Cup qualification.

Monty Desai has left his role as Canada’s head coach after just three months, as Canadian cricket faces continued fallout from the T20 World Cup and an ongoing dispute with the ICC. Desai became interim head coach in May, soon after the team’s disappointing T20 World Cup campaign. During his short stint, he guided the side in two Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series. “A short chapter, but a meaningful one,” Desai wrote on Instagram. “Grateful to Cricket Canada for the opportunity to serve as Interim Head Coach over the past three months.” “Every environment leaves you with learnings. This experience further strengthened my belief that sustainable performance is built through time, trust, preparation, strong relationships and collective ownership." This was Desai’s second spell with Canada, having first worked with the team in 2019. He returned after Canada lost all four of their matches at the T20 World Cup. The team’s campaign later came under investigation by the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit. Also Read - Priyansh Arya concedes feeling pressure in IPL but 'feels proud on performance' The investigation focused on allegations linked to Canada’s match against New Zealand. At the same time, separate issues emerged over the administration of Cricket Canada and its compliance with ICC membership rules. The ICC suspended funding for Cricket Canada in May and later suspended the country’s Associate membership. The board remains suspended and must meet certain conditions before it can be reinstated. Also Read - Infantino faces fresh setback as senior FIFA official pulls support On the field, Canada are currently sixth in the CWC League 2 table with four matches left. The top four teams will qualify for next year’s ODI World Cup Qualifier and Canada’s next games will be against Oman and Nepal in Oman, starting Oct 9. The baord has begun the search for Desai’s replacement, with applications open to interested candidates until Aug 28.

Canada has parted ways with interim head coach Monty Desai after three months, as the cricket team remains under ICC scrutiny and battles for World Cup qualification.

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