NewsAjinkya Rahane Makes Test Commentary Debut for India–Sri Lanka Series
Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane joins the Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV commentary team for the two-Test series in Sri Lanka, starting August 15.
Sri Lanka news
42 SportCricket stories and 39 match previews tagged Sri Lanka, published between 26 Apr 2026 and 6 Oct 2026.
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AnalysisDasgupta Urges Pant to Stay Aggressive Against Sri Lanka’s Spinners
Deep Dasgupta says Rishabh Pant should play his natural attacking game against Sri Lanka, with the left-hander three sixes short of 100 in Tests.
Team NewsBahutule Confirms Gill Is Fit for the Galle Test After Precautionary Rest
Sairaj Bahutule says Shubman Gill has fully recovered from a training injury; the India captain made 44 in the warm-up win before the first Sri Lanka Test.
Team NewsSarfaraz Khan Expected to Replace Injured Sudharsan for Sri Lanka Tests
Sarfaraz Khan is likely to take Sai Sudharsan’s place in India’s Test squad for Sri Lanka as injuries mount ahead of the Galle opener on August 15.
Player SpotlightZaheer Khan Rates Gurnoor Brar the Most Promising Young Quick
Former India pacer Zaheer Khan says Gurnoor Brar has impressed him most among the new fast bowlers as India prepare for the Test series in Sri Lanka.
Player SpotlightDasgupta: Jadeja’s Sri Lanka Know-How Will Be Vital for India’s Attack
Deep Dasgupta says Ravindra Jadeja’s past experience in Sri Lanka will guide India’s bowlers, with the all-rounder two wickets short of 350 in Tests.
Team NewsGambhir Urges India to Be Ready for Every Scenario in Sri Lanka
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir tells players to complete their preparation before the Galle Test, and welcomes uncapped Saransh Jain and Auqib Nabi.
Team NewsBumrah Misses Sri Lanka Tests as Knee Problem Rules Him Out
Jasprit Bumrah will not play the two-Test series in Sri Lanka after a medical assessment found his knee not ready, with Auqib Nabi the likely cover.
Team NewsJadeja Tipped to Return as Sundar and Bumrah Await Fitness Verdicts
India’s selectors are set to pick the Sri Lanka Test squad, with Ravindra Jadeja expected back and Washington Sundar and Jasprit Bumrah awaiting clearance.
Team NewsSri Lanka Without Four Players for Second Test Against West Indies
Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando and Ramesh Mendis are out of Sri Lanka’s second Test as they trail West Indies 1-0 after an innings defeat.
NewsKemar Roach Takes 300th Test Wicket as West Indies Crush Sri Lanka
Kemar Roach became the fourth West Indian past 300 Test wickets as the hosts beat Sri Lanka after a 401-run stand by Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase.
Player SpotlightAmir Jangoo Lost for Words After Double Hundred and Record Stand With Chase
Amir Jangoo’s 373-ball double century and a Test-record 401-run sixth-wicket stand with Roston Chase put West Indies in control against Sri Lanka.
Women's CricketScotland Women Chase Direct 2028 T20 World Cup Place in Sri Lanka Finale
Scotland women face Sri Lanka in their last Group 2 game knowing a win could help secure automatic entry to the 2028 Women’s T20 World Cup in Pakistan.
Women's CricketAthapaththu Takes the Blame After Sri Lanka’s Loss: ‘I Feel Like a Failure as Captain’
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu said she is hurting after a five-wicket defeat to West Indies and spoke about her future ahead of the 2028 World Cup.
Team NewsMatheesha Pathirana Has Hamstring Surgery With KKR and Sri Lanka Cricket Backing
Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana has had successful hamstring repair surgery and started rehabilitation in France, backed by KKR and Sri Lanka Cricket.
Women's CricketSciver-Brunt calls hosting pressure a privilege as England open Women’s T20 World Cup
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt admits the hosts feel pressure at the Women’s T20 World Cup, while Sri Lanka’s Athapaththu embraces underdog status.
Team NewsAnvay Dravid Included in India U19 Squad for Sri Lanka Tour
Rahul Dravid’s younger son Anvay is picked as a wicketkeeper-batter for India U19’s one-day squad in Sri Lanka, with Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan as captain.
Women's CricketSarmin Sultana receives first T20I call-up in Bangladesh Women’s squad for Sri Lanka
Sarmin Sultana, back in the ODI side after seven years, earns a maiden T20I place as Bangladesh Women name their squad for the Sri Lanka series.