COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — India and Sri Lanka are set to meet in the second and final Test of their 2026 series from August 23 to 27 at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo. India lead the series 1-0 after a comprehensive 165-run victory in Galle and will now look to seal a series win while strengthening their position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) campaign.
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Arlene Kelly and Alice Tector Return as Ireland Name England ODI Squad
DUBLIN, Ireland — Ireland Women have named a 14-member squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against England, with Arlene Kelly and Alice Tector returning after recovering from injuries. Gaby Lewis will captain the side for the series, which forms part of the ICC Women’s Championship.
KL Rahul Reveals Why Galle Produced a “Great Test Match”
GALLE, Sri Lanka — KL Rahul praised the Galle surface after India defeated Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test on Wednesday, saying the wicket maintained a strong balance between bat and ball across all five days. The result gave India a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, with Manav Suthar’s 10-wicket match haul proving decisive.
Devdutt Padikkal Explains Galle Test Pitch
GALLE, Sri Lanka — Devdutt Padikkal said the slow nature of the Galle surface helped left-handed batters negotiate Sri Lanka’s left-arm spin more effectively after India secured a 165-run win in the opening Test on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Padikkal marked the victory with his maiden Test century, scoring 167 in India’s first innings and adding 44 in the second.
Neetu David Joins UP Warriorz as Scouting Head
LUCKNOW, India — Former India spinner Neetu David has been appointed head of scouting by UP Warriorz ahead of the 2027 Women’s Premier League season, with the franchise bringing one of the country’s most accomplished women cricketers into its recruitment setup.
Ind vs SL: Manav Suthar’s Ten-Wicket Haul Seals India’s 165-Run Win in Galle
GALLE, Sri Lanka — India secured a convincing 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle on August 19, 2026, with left-arm spinner Manav Suthar delivering the decisive performance on the final day. Chasing 372 for victory, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 206 in 77.4 overs after Sonal Dinusha and Dhananjaya de Silva had mounted a determined resistance.