Galle, August 15, 2026: Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test: Devdutt Padikkal produced a commanding unbeaten century on his return to India’s Test XI as the visitors dominated the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Padikkal remained unbeaten on 131 from 178 balls as India reached 288/2 in 73 overs at stumps after Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first.
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Devdutt Padikkal Hits Maiden Test Century in Galle
GALLE, Sri Lanka — Devdutt Padikkal marked his return to India’s Test side with a maiden international century as India dominated the rain-interrupted opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday. Padikkal remained unbeaten on 131 from 178 balls as India reached 288/2 in 73 overs at stumps.
India vs Sri Lanka Test: India Opt to Bat in Galle
GALLE, Sri Lanka — India vs Sri Lanka Test: India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in Galle, with the visitors making one change to their playing XI after B Sai Sudharsan was ruled out injured. Devdutt Padikkal comes into the side at No. 3, while Sri Lanka handed a Test debut to 25-year-old offspinner Keshara Nuwantha.
India 600th Test: Journey to a Historic Milestone
GALLE, Sri Lanka — India are set to enter an exclusive Test cricket landmark on their 80th Independence Day, when they face Sri Lanka in Galle for their 600th Test. The milestone will make India only the third team after England and Australia to reach 600 Tests, while a comparison of their six 100-Test blocks highlights a dramatic transformation in results, bowling strength and performances at home and overseas.
India vs Afghanistan T20Is Set for Delhi From September 13
India vs Afghanistan :Afghanistan will host India in a three-match T20I series at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi from September 13 to 17, with the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirming the schedule on Wednesday.
Ajinkya Rahane Announces Retirement From All Forms of Cricket
Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing an end to a career that included 85 Tests, 90 ODIs, 20 T20Is and 212 IPL appearances. The former India captain made the announcement on Thursday through a video statement shared on Instagram, saying he felt the time was right to move on from international cricket and all formats of the game.