GALLE, Sri Lanka — Niroshan Dickwella’s lively exchange with Yashasvi Jaiswal added an entertaining subplot to the final stages of Sri Lanka’s first Test against India, but the wicketkeeper-batter was dismissed by Prasidh Krishna only moments after the conversation. India eventually completed a 165-run victory after bowling Sri Lanka out for 206 while chasing 372.
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India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Manav Suthar Makes History as India Beat Sri Lanka in Galle
India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Manav Suthar produced a historic 10-wicket performance as India defeated Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test at Galle on August 19, 2026, becoming the Indian bowler with the best match figures in Sri Lanka. Suthar returned figures of 4 for 76 in the first innings and 6 for 55 in the second to finish with 10 for 131, surpassing the previous best 10-wicket figures in Sri Lanka recorded by Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin.
David Warner Fined A$1,500 After Drink-Driving Conviction
SYDNEY, Australia — Former Australia cricketer David Warner has been fined A$1,500 and ordered to use an alcohol interlock device for 12 months after being convicted of mid-range drink driving by a Sydney court on Tuesday.
Keith Barker Retires From Professional Cricket After 17 Seasons
BIRMINGHAM, England — Warwickshire allrounder Keith Barker has announced his immediate retirement from professional cricket, bringing the curtain down on a 17-season career that included more than 5,500 first-class runs and 544 wickets.
Rishabh Pant’s Counterattack Gives India Control
GALLE, Sri Lanka — India moved within six wickets of victory in the IND vs SL 1st Test after Rishabh Pant’s aggressive 66 helped set Sri Lanka a daunting target before India’s bowlers reduced the hosts to 84 for 4 at the end of Day 4.
IND vs SL 1st Test: Sri Lanka 84/4 at Stumps on Day 4
GALLE, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka were left needing 288 more runs to win the first Test against India after reaching 84 for 4 at stumps on Day 4 at the Galle International Stadium. Chasing 372, Sri Lanka lost four wickets but Dhananjaya de Silva and Sonal Dinusha kept the hosts alive with an unbeaten 37-run partnership.