Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets in their challenging 342-run chase in the first Test at Galle International Stadium, Galle on Wednesday (July 22). The Babar Azam-led side had conceded a slender four-run lead to the Dimuth Karunaratne-led Islanders and had a stiff task to chase 342, however, they rode on vital knocks from Babar, Md Rizwan and opener Abdullah Shafique's 160 not out to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Haven't interfered in team selections, even though I can, says Ramiz Raja after Pakistan's win over SL

England's limited-overs captain Jos Buttler said Ben Stokes' shock retirement from ODIs should serve as a wake-up call as talks grow over the packed schedule taking a toll on cricketers.

'Definitely a wake-up call': England captain Jos Buttler on Ben Stokes' shock ODI retirement

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has urged the Indian selectors and team management to stick with Virat Kohli despite his ongoing lean patch for the Indian team.

I will be fearing an Indian team that has Virat Kohli in it: Ricky Ponting urges India to not drop star batter

Team India is all set to tour Zimbabwe for the first time in six years. The Men in Blue will play a three-match ODI series against the hosts starting on August 18.

Selectors want struggling Virat Kohli to play ODI series against Zimbabwe to regain form - Report

To engage the youth of Kashmir Valley into various sports activities, the Indian army has kick-started the fifth edition of the Kashmir Premier League. Over 3200 youngsters are a part of the Kashmir Premier League, with 200 teams from the valley participating.

Indian Army kickstarts Kashmir Premier League to engage youth

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli is struggling for big knocks at the highest level, with his century-drought nearing 1,000 days. For how long will Kohli be persisted and when will he finally regain form? Only time will tell...

Nearing 1,000 days without an international ton: What's wrong with Virat Kohli?

England all-rounder Ben Stokes said cricketers are not 'cars' as he opened up on his decision to quit ODI cricket. In what came as a shock to the cricketing world, Stokes announced his retirement from the fifty-over format on Monday (July 18) confirming that he will play his final ODI against South Africa in Durham on Tuesday.

We are not cars you can fill up with petrol: Ben Stokes explains reason behind his shock ODI retirement

Women's cricket is all set to make its debut at the Commonwealth Games 2022 which gets underway in Birmingham, UK from July 22. The Indian women's cricket team will lock horns with Pakistan in a much-awaited clash at the Games at Edgbaston on July 31.

'Expect India-Pakistan game to be sold out': CWG 2022 CEO feels marquee clash will be one of the highlights

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar said only Rishabh Pant can stop himself as he heaped praise on the Indian wicket-keeper batter after his stunning century in the recently-concluded third and final ODI between India and England.

'Only he can stop himself now': Shoaib Akhtar heaps praise on Rishabh Pant after his stunning ton vs England

Ben Stokes responded to Virat Kohli's message for him ahead of his farewell ODI for England on Tuesday (July 18). Stokes surprisingly announced his decision to retire from ODIs on Monday stating that it felt 'unsustainable' for him to continue playing in all three formats of the game.

'One of the greatest ever': Ben Stokes responds to Virat Kohli's message ahead of his last ODI for England

Ben Stokes shocked the cricketing world with a surprise announcement on Monday (July 18) as the England Test captain confirmed he has decided to retire from ODI cricket.

'ECB banned me from T20s too': Kevin Pietersen recalls his early ODI retirement after Ben Stokes' announcement

England pacer James Anderson has dropped a major hint on his retirement amid rumours that he might quit the sport soon. One of the best fast bowlers of the generation, Anderson has been a force to reckon with for England in Test cricket and is in no mood to stop anytime soon.

'I'd love to bowl at Virat Kohli again': James Anderson drops major hint on Test retirement

Virat Kohli continues to get support from all corners in the cricketing fraternity as his form remains a cause of concern for Team India. For the unversed, Kohli's century-drought continues since late 2019 and he ended India's just-concluded England tour without a single fifty across formats.

Serbian star Novak Djokovic reacts to Kevin Pietersen's Instagram post backing under-fire Virat Kohli

Former England captain Nasser Hussain said Test captain Ben Stokes' shock retirement from ODIs is disappointing news to say the least. Stokes announced his decision to quit the fifty-over format on Monday (July 18) and confirmed he will play his final ODI against South Africa in Durham on Tuesday.

'Cricketing schedule is absolutely crazy': Ex-England skipper Nasser Hussain dejected as Ben Stokes quits ODIs

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has offered to help Indian superstar Virat Kohli recover from his poor form amid his ongoing lean patch in international cricket.

If I get 20 minutes with Virat, I might be able to help him, says Sunil Gavaskar amid Kohli's poor form

England all-rounder Ben Stokes shockingly announced his retirement from ODI cricket on Tuesday (July 18), confirming that he will play his final ODI for the country in the series-opener against South Africa in Durham on Tuesday.

Virat Kohli reacts as Ben Stokes retires from ODIs: 'You're the most competitive bloke I've played against'

England all-rounder Ben Stokes surprisingly announced his retirement from ODI cricket on Monday (July 18). One of the best all-rounders in the world at present, Stokes was recently appointed as England's Test captain after Joe Root stepped down from the post.

England's 2019 World Cup hero Ben Stokes announces retirement from ODI cricket

Rishabh Pant slammed a stunning century in the series-deciding third and final ODI against England at Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday (June 17) to help the Men in Blue clinch a historic 2-1 series win.

ODI and Test tons in England! Rishabh Pant becomes 1st Asian wicket-keeper batter to achieve remarkable feat

Pakistan captain Babar Azam pulled his side back from the brink with a century that helped the touring side dig themselves out of trouble on day two of the first test against Sri Lanka on Sunday.

Babar Azam slams brilliant century to leave 1st Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka evenly poised

Former India cricketer and popular commentator Aakash Chopra has raised questions over Team India's selection policy after senior spinner R Ashwin returned to the visitors' limited-overs squad for the upcoming series against West Indies.

Why was R Ashwin sidelined after T20 WC, why has he come back? Aakash Chopra questions Indian selectors

Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi has made a bold claim stating that he helped the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) grow its wealth by multiple folds with the help of the launch of the Indian Premier League (IPL) back in 2008.

BCCI had Rs 400 million in bank when I joined and Rs 476.8 billion when I was banned, claims Lalit Modi

Pakistan captain Babar Azam broke yet another record of Virat Kohli en route to his brilliant half-century in the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium in Galle.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam breaks Virat Kohli's record to achieve huge milestone

Virat Kohli has been receiving messages of support from all corners amid criticism over his poor form for Team India. Kohli has struggled for consistency across formats and has not been able to notch up big scores.

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma respond after Kevin Pietersen sends message of support to former India captain

Hardik Pandya enjoyed a dream run with his new team Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as he led the franchise to their maiden title in their debut season.

Hardik Pandya was shocked when Mumbai Indians decided not to retain him, reveals Ravi Shastri

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