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