An on-field altercation during the second Test in Colombo has resulted in ICC disciplinary penalties for India batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka bowler Asitha Fernando.
Capitalizing on two early drops, replacement batter Devdutt Padikkal anchored India's innings with a resilient 117 to leave the tourists at 300-5 at stumps.
Stepping in after an injury to Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal anchored India's historic 600th Test with an unbeaten maiden century on Day 1 in Galle.
The ECB has appointed Joe Root as men's Test captain for a second stint, with former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming joining as head coach.
The cricketing world mourns the loss of Sir Garfield Sobers, a global icon who redefined athletic excellence as the sport's most complete all-rounder. The Barbadian legend, who scored 8,032 Test runs, passed away on 17 July 2026.
The ECB has parted ways with Brendon McCullum as England Test coach, though he will remain in charge of the white-ball teams as the board plans for the future.