KL Rahul Backed to Shine in Sri Lanka Test Series

GALLE, Sri Lanka — India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has backed KL Rahul to play a key role in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, pointing to the wicketkeeper-batter’s experience and his ability to help younger players understand the conditions in Galle.

Jasprit Bumrah Ruled Out of Sri Lanka Test Series as BCCI Prioritises Long-Term Fitness

India have suffered a major setback ahead of their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, with premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah ruled out after the BCCI medical team advised him to continue his rehabilitation instead of making an early return to competitive cricket. The decision comes as India continue to battle an injury crisis, with several frontline players already unavailable for the tour.

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.

Suryakumar Yadav’s Advice to Abhishek Sharma Amid Poor Form

Abhishek Sharma poor form has become a major talking point in Indian cricket after the left-handed opener struggled during India’s 3-0 T20I series win over Zimbabwe. Amid growing questions over his place in the T20I setup, Suryakumar Yadav has publicly backed the young batter and urged him to remain confident and trust his natural game.