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Kamindu Mendis Reaches 1,500 Test Runs

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka batter Kamindu Mendis completed 1,500 Test runs during the third day of the second and final Test against India in Colombo on August 25, 2026. Mendis needed 31 runs before the innings and reached the landmark after scoring 32 from 58 deliveries.

ICC Reverses Gaddafi Stadium Demerit Point After Pakistan Appeal

LAHORE, Pakistan — The International Cricket Council has overturned the demerit point imposed on Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium over the pitch used for the third ODI between Pakistan and Australia in June, clearing the venue after an appeals panel reviewed the match footage, referee’s report and comments from both teams.

England vs Pakistan 1st Test: ENG 139/2 on Day 2

LEEDS, England — England reached 139/2 at the close of the second session on Day 2 of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, after bowling the visitors out for 171. Joe Root was unbeaten on 44 from 78 balls and Jordan Cox was 41 not out from 57 as England reduced Pakistan’s first-innings advantage to 32 runs.

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test 2026: Full Preview, Streaming, Teams and Head-to-Head

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.

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.