Padikkal's maiden century leads India's dominance
The new No. 3 scores an unbeaten 131 while Rahul retired hurt on 77 as India ended the rain-hit day with 288 for 2
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The new No. 3 scores an unbeaten 131 while Rahul retired hurt on 77 as India ended the rain-hit day with 288 for 2

India batter Devdutt Padikkal entered the history books after he slammed his maiden Test century in the series opener against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday.

"Department cricket was the biggest nursery for Pakistan cricket, and today again it feels like it's being pushed out," the former Pakistan captain said

Josh Hazlewood said the home side are firmly focused on the win, with the potential for some variable bounce on the fifth day

Devdutt Padikkal made a memorable return to Test cricket with a marvellous unbeaten 131, helping India construct a commanding 288 for two against Sri Lanka at stumps on the opening day of the first match.

Former England batter Kevin Pietersen extended his greetings to India on Saturday, taking to X to celebrate his affection for the country and send a warm message to his Indian friends on the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day.

KL Rahul even received treatment from the physio after a cramp in his right forearm surfaced in the 51st over.

KL Rahul even received treatment from the physio after a cramp in his right forearm surfaced in the 51st over.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Shubman Gill departed after Prabath Jayasuriya dismissed him for 16 on Day 1 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka.

Josh Hazlewood reached the landmark in his 26th over when Mehidy Hasan Miraz edged behind while attempting to drive on the up.

Young Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, former Olympic medallist hockey legend PR Sreejesh and double Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker extended greetings to the nation on the 80th Independence Day.

Spain international Ferran Torres, who scored the only goal in last month's World Cup final, signed for two-time Champions League winners Paris Saint Germain from Barcelona on Saturday.

Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took the key wicket of Steve Smith to reduce Australia to 161-4 after the third day of the first Test in Darwin on Saturday and move Bangladesh closer to a historic upset.

The Indian men's cricket team celebrated the country's 80th Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at their hotel on Saturday, before taking the field for the opening Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka.

Falcons managed just 98 in 19 overs, and reduced Kings to 33 for 7 in their chase of 52 in eight overs before Kings took control

At 7:29 pm on August 15, 2020, Indian cricket witnessed the end of an era. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, one of the most influential cricketers in the country's history, announced his retirement from international cricket.

Former Indian cricket team fast bowler Zaheer Khan has emerged as a top option to lead the BCCI selection committee if the board decides to not extend Ajit Agarkar's contract, according to a report.

A terrible mix-up led to Yashasvi Jaiswal's run-out on Day 1 of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday.

SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith extended his warm wishes to the people of India on the occasion of the country's 80th Independence Day, highlighting the strong bond between India and South Africa through cricket.

Australian cricket team legend Adam Gilchrist was left stunned after Travis Head's action on Day 3 of the first Test match against Bangladesh.