Sri Lanka tour of India 2022/23

Siraj gives India a new (ball) cutting edge

By being able to move it both ways, he's become a key part of the team's plans in ODI cricket
May 09, 2024

Kohli passes Jayawardene; closing in on Tendulkar

India broke the record for the biggest victory in ODIs by beating Sri Lanka by 317 runs in Thiruvananthapuram
May 09, 2024

Jeffrey Vandersay, Ashen Bandara injured in on-field collision

Dunith Wellalage named concussion substitute for Vandersay
May 13, 2024

Ashwin wants World Cup matches to start early to minimise dew factor

The offspinner believes starting games at 11.30am rather than 1.30pm would lead to fairer contests
May 11, 2024

Gill, Kohli and Siraj dazzle as India smash Sri Lanka by record 317-run margin

Hardik Pandya and Umran Malik were rested
May 09, 2024

India look to fine-tune combination as Sri Lanka hunt for consolation win

Both teams will have tricky selection calls to make if Chahal and Nissanka are fit and available
May 09, 2024

Much ado about a dead ball: The moralising around the non-striker run out

The Stump Mic crew discuss the history of the 'mankad', the debate that it generates and the 'morals' that come into play
May 09, 2024

KL Rahul: 'Batting at No. 5 has helped me understand my game better'

He says he was not used to playing spin straightaway, but has "thrived on performing in tough conditions and under pressure"
May 10, 2024

Rahul seals chase after Kuldeep spins through Sri Lanka

Nuwanidu Fernando and Lahiru Kumara replace the injured Pathum Nissanka and Dilshan Madushanka for Sri Lanka
May 18, 2024

Kohli jumps to sixth in ODI rankings, Khawaja breaks into top 10 in Tests

Rohit Sharma, Josh Hazlewood also move up the charts following recent exploits
May 17, 2024

India eye series win with Rohit Sharma, the batter and captain, hitting his straps

Sri Lanka need their bowlers to step up in their quest to level the three-match series
May 16, 2024

Silverwood: 'Our discipline in first ten overs was lacking at times'

Sri Lanka head coach also rued missed opportunities on the field, especially the two drops of Kohli
May 09, 2024

Kohli, Rohit, Gill and India's dew diligence

Bowlers need a margin for error when they have to deal with a wet ball and India's top order gave them just that
May 09, 2024

Kohli: 'The game remains simple, desperation doesn't get you anywhere'

India batter says his mantra is playing every game fearlessly like it's his last
May 14, 2024

Rohit withdraws appeal for Shanaka's run-out at non-striker's end

Mohammed Shami had broken the stumps at the non-striker's end with the Sri Lanka captain on 98
May 17, 2024

Kohli's 45th ODI hundred powers India to victory

Sri Lanka picked Dunith Wellalage ahead of Maheesh Theekshana and gave Dilshan Madushanka an ODI debut
May 09, 2024

How India's contenders are shaping up ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup

Rishabh Pant's accident is a cause for concern, as is the lack of a credible back-up for Hardik Pandya
May 09, 2024

Rohit has no plans of giving up on T20Is, just yet

India captain also says Gill will be given "a chance to have a fair run" in the ODI side
May 16, 2024

Gill to open instead of Kishan in series opener

Sri Lanka will be hoping to continue their upward trajectory in ODIs, having won six of their last 10 matches
May 17, 2024

Bumrah to miss Sri Lanka ODIs, doubtful for Test series against Australia

The fast bowler was a late addition to the side after not being named in India's original squad for the series
May 15, 2024

Hardik: Tripathi made Sri Lanka 'chase the game' with his powerplay hitting

Hardik Pandya credits Gujarat Titans coach Ashish Nehra for adding "more value" to his abilities as a captain
May 16, 2024

Stats - Suryakumar hits India's second-fastest T20I ton

A look at the stats after a dazzling innings from the India batter
May 13, 2024

Suryakumar's stunning century propels India to 2-1 series win

Bhanuka Rajapaksa was left out of the XI by the tourists
May 16, 2024

Shanaka's Sri Lanka look to snap India's streak of bilateral series wins at home

India's top order needs to step up on what could be a flat pitch in Rajkot
May 11, 2024

Rahul Dravid backs decision to bowl first: 'You cannot go on past history'

Head coach points out bowling at the end of the game was not easy because of dew, and also showers praise on Axar's improved batting
May 09, 2024

Shanaka overcomes Axar to help Sri Lanka keep the series alive

Sri Lanka go with an unchanged side in a bid to keep the series alive
May 09, 2024

Sanju Samson ruled out of T20I series against Sri Lanka; Jitesh Sharma called up

Wicketkeeper-batter hurt his knee while fielding in the first T20I on Tuesday
May 17, 2024

India look to limit lapses as they eye another bilateral T20I series win

Sri Lanka will hope for an improved show at a venue they have had success in the past
May 18, 2024

Putting India in 'difficult situations' is Hardik's priority as T20I captain

"It's going to help us to be ready for the big games whenever the opportunity comes," Hardik says
May 17, 2024

'India need to quickly identify a back-up for Hardik Pandya' - Gautam Gambhir

Irfan Pathan believes the back-up can be in the form of spin-bowling allrounder, given the 2023 World Cup will be in home conditions
May 17, 2024

Shivam Mavi impresses on debut as India defend 162

Hardik said he would have batted anyway because India wanted to challenge themselves in bilateral games
May 17, 2024

Jasprit Bumrah added to India squad for ODI series against Sri Lanka

The fast bowler had been out of action since September last year because of a stress reaction in his back
May 17, 2024

'Conditions matter' - Shanaka hopes playing in India helps Sri Lanka prepare for ODI World Cup

"We know the Asian conditions really well. It's important how everyone starts and controls the game," Shanaka said
May 17, 2024

'We're going to back you to the core' - Hardik Pandya's message to his young T20I team

Stand-in captain says India are not out to settle any scores with Sri Lanka after the Asia Cup loss last year
May 09, 2024

Chance for new-look India to troubleshoot their T20 philosophy

Sri Lanka, meanwhile, have not played a T20I since the World Cup last year, but they have a more settled starting XI
May 09, 2024

BCCI to review India's T20 World Cup performance on January 1

Captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid will be part of the meeting, ahead of the white-ball series against Sri Lanka
May 18, 2024

Gambhir: 'There's no discussion; Kishan should be Rohit's opening partner in ODIs'

Former batter doesn't pick KL Rahul in first-choice ODI XI: "Probably he'll be a back-up wicketkeeper and a back-up batter"
May 11, 2024

Lakshan, Chandimal and Asitha excluded from SL's 20-man squad for India tour

Rajapaksa and Thushara included in T20I squad, while Vandersay and Nuwanidu will take part in just the ODI leg of the tour
May 11, 2024

Bumrah fit but selectors cautious, Pant sent to NCA before Australia Tests

Kohli and Rahul have been rested for T20Is, while Rohit was available only for ODIs
May 12, 2024

Hardik to lead India in T20I series against Sri Lanka; Rohit returns for ODIs; Pant not in either squad

Kohli rested from the T20I series, while Dhawan not part of the ODI squad
May 16, 2024