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Jasprit Bumrah cleared for Sri Lanka Tests after fitness clearance

Jasprit Bumrah has recovered from his impact injury and cleared fitness tests. He is now available for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. India needs a strong performance in these matches for World Test Championship contention. Several other players are currently sidelined with various injuries. The series begins on…

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India vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2026: Squad, schedule, venues, when and where to watch live streaming

Ind vs SL Test Series 2026 Squad, Date: India and Sri Lanka will play a Test series next month after a nine-year break. Both teams seek World Test Championship points after recent disappointing performances. Ravindra Jadeja returns to the Indian squad, boosting team balance and spin options. The series begins…

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India tour of Sri Lanka: Tests begin August 15 as Shubman Gill leads side in crucial WTC cycle

India is set to face Sri Lanka in a two-Test series starting August 15, with matches in Galle and Colombo. This tour, part of the World Test Championship, presents a significant challenge for India's new captain Shubman Gill, especially after recent struggles against spin. The series marks India's return to…

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BCCI announces India A squad for unofficial Tests in Sri Lanka; Dhruv Jurel to lead

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced the India A squad for upcoming multi-day matches in Sri Lanka. Dhruv Jurel will captain the team, with Devdutt Padikkal as his deputy. These matches are scheduled to take place in Galle. The squad also features promising young talents and…

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Bodies of Iranian sailors arrive at Sri Lanka mortuary after warship sinking

Bodies of Iranian sailors killed in the sinking of the warship IRIS Dena were brought to a hospital mortuary in Galle, Sri Lanka, after a US submarine torpedoed the vessel in the Indian Ocean, officials said.

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US submarine sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka killing at least 80 and leaving dozens more injured

US defence secretary confirms America launched attack that reportedly left at least 100 people missing

The Independent UK

Australia complete 2-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka, win Galle Test by 9 wickets

Australia secured a nine-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Galle on Sunday, completing a 2-0 series sweep.

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Australia defeat Sri Lanka by nine wickets in second men’s cricket Test – as it happened

Australia chase down 75 runs in the fourth innings to beat Sri Lanka inside four days in Galle

The Guardian - AU

Lyon takes Galle lesson all the way to 550 wickets

Some 14 years and 550 Test wickets later, a piece of advice from Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey is still ringing in Nathan Lyon's ears.

AAP

Karunaratne's Test career ends with hugs, applause

Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne has played his last knock as a Test cricketer, the 36-year-old dismissed by Matt Kuhnemann in Galle.

AAP

Australia in box seat for Sri Lanka series sweep

Australia have swatted away some resistance from Sri Lanka and are closing in on a 2-0 Test series sweep in Galle.

AAP

Smith, Carey hit match-defining centuries in Galle

Australia will be eyeing a Test series whitewash over Sri Lanka after Steve Smith and Alex Carey monstered the locals on day two of the second Test.

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Sri Lanka v Australia: second men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

Steve Smith and Alex Carey made masterful centuries in an unbroken stand of 239 that put Australia in complete control

The Guardian - AU

Australia dominate Day 1 as Sri Lanka falter to 229-9 in second Test

Australia took firm control of the second Test against Sri Lanka despite a spirited fightback from the hosts, who reached 229-9 at stumps on day one in Galle.

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Sri Lanka v Australia: second men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened

Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon took three wickets each before Kusal Mendis led Sri Lanka’s fightback, scoring 59 not out

The Guardian - AU

Australia in pursuit of perfection as Sri Lanka seek to learn from their mistakes

After one dominant performance in Galle the tourists cannot rely on Sri Lanka bringing about their own downfall again in the second Test

The Times of India

Australia fear rank turner for second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Galle

Australia remain on high alert for a spin challenge as they head into the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Thursday, despite already securing the series.

The Guardian - AU

Usman Khawaja’s reminder of brilliance keeps alive his hopes of a perfect finish

After a chastening summer on home soil, some had written off the opener but a double century in Galle was well timed with an Ashes series looming

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Dimuth Karunaratne to retire after playing 100th Test

NEW DELHI: After playing his 100th Test match, which will be the second and last match against Australia beginning in Galle on Thursday, former Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne is set to retire from international cricket.

AAP

Australia lock up big win in Sri Lanka series opener

Led by their spinners on day four, Australia have convincingly defeated Sri Lanka in the first of two Test matches to be played in Galle.

AAP

Aussies 'near flawless' in record rout of Sri Lanka

Australia have thrashed a woeful Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs in the Test series opener in Galle for their biggest Test win on the subcontinent.

The Guardian - AU

Australia hammer Sri Lanka by innings and 242 runs in first men’s Test – as it happened

Over-by-over report: After skittling the home side for 165 and enforcing the follow-on, Australia have Sri Lanka beaten in the first Test in Galle. Follow our writers for updates

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Rain halts Sri Lanka Test as Australia tighten grip in first Test

NEW DELHI: Persistent afternoon rain brought an early halt to day three of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday, with the visitors firmly in control, leading by 518 runs. Former Sri Lankan captain Dinesh Chandimal remained unbeaten on 63, fighting a lone battle.

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Follow-on an option for Australia in rainy Galle

Australia look set to consider enforcing the follow-on after a rainy third day of the series opener against Sri Lanka in Galle.

The Guardian - AU

Sri Lanka v Australia: first men’s cricket Test, day three – as it happened

Only 22 overs were possible on a rain-affected day that finished with Sri Lanka on 136 for 5, still 518 behind

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