Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in Galle. India will face Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, which will be crucial for WTC final qualification.
Dhawan, who played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is for India, shared this picture of the trio chilling at a beach in Goa with his 19.8 million Instagram followers
With just two wins and three defeats in five Tests at Galle, India face a tough outing in first Test against Sri Lanka, starting today
A big similarity is that spinners play a huge role in both countries
India’s first Test tour of Sri Lanka in nine years has left them with only three players who have played in this country previously
Former SL skipper Angelo Mathews insists star pacer Jasprit’s absence will hurt visitors at bounce-friendly, windy Galle; believes team that bats aggressively and positively will excel in first Test, beginning today
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The Prime Minister also acknowledged the success India has achieved through the Target Olympics Podium Scheme (TOPS) as well as the Khelo India games, which has ensured the athletes are moving ahead at great pace
An all-round performance from Mathew Forde secured a thrilling win for Saint Lucia Kings in the rain-affected game against Falcons at St Lucia. His decent spell and batting contribution have set up Saint Lucia Kings’ 3-wicket victory and secured a top spot in the CPL 2026 points table. Inviting Barbuda Falcons to bat …
Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam suffered a blow to his hand while featuring in a warm-up fixture against the Professional County Club Select XI, according to the ICC.
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood on Saturday became the ninth Australian bowler to take 300 Test wickets after claiming his 14th career five-wicket haul during the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, according to Cricinfo.
Indian cricketing legends and prominent players extended greetings to the nation on Saturday, with several taking to social media to mark the country's 80th Independence Day.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated India's ambition to host the 2036 Olympics and announced a nationwide talent hunt to identify sporting talent among children aged five to 15 years, while addressing the nation on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.
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August 15 holds a special place in the history of Indian hockey. On this day in 1936, India won their third successive Olympic gold medal in field hockey at the Berlin Olympics, defeating hosts Germany 8-1 in the final. Led by the legendary Major Dhyan Chand, India produced one of the most dominant performances in [..…
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India will miss Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan through injury, while the Galle conditions are expected to bring spin into the contest
Team India won the toss and elected to bat first against hosts Sri Lanka in the opening Test of the two-match series at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
India is a strong contender to host the 2036 Olympics and plans a nationwide talent hunt. This program will identify young athletes aged five to fifteen for specialized training. The initiative aims to improve India's participation across many Olympic disciplines. India is also preparing to host the 2030 Commonwealth …
Team India celebrated the nation's 80th Independence Day by hoisting the Tricolour in Galle on Saturday, ahead of the opening Test against Sri Lanka.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is a strong contender to host the 2036 Olympics and to ensure that the country has a strong presence in the mega event, a nationwide talent hunt would be launched to identify prospects in the age group of 5 to 15. Addressing the country from the ramparts […]
Team India and Team Sri Lanka arrived at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday ahead of the opening Test of the two-match series.
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Several Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises extended Independence Day greetings to the nation on Friday, celebrating the spirit of freedom, unity and patriotism on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.
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India and Sri Lanka are all set to take on each other in the first Test of the upcoming two-game series. The teams meet at the Galle International Stadium, with day 1 of the clash beginning on August 15th. It is worth noting that the series is part of the ongoing WTC (World Test Championship) cycle, and India will loo…
Rishabh Pant is about to reach a monumental achievement in Test cricket, needing only three sixes to collect his hundred. This success would welcome him into an esteemed circle of Test players. Additionally, the historic Galle International Cricket Stadium is celebrating its 50th Test match. With his powerful and aggr…
Vaibhav Tripathi, Galle Walk through Galle Fort and the past follows you, in the stone bastions facing the sea, in the lighthouse standing watch over the peninsula, and in the narrow streets that still carry traces of the colonial era. At Flag Rock Bastion, the southernmost point of the fort, Sri Lanka’s flag rises [.…
From the triumph of the men's hockey team at the 1948 London Olympics to Kapil Dev's stunning 1983 Cricket World Cup victory, Indian sport has produced milestones that have shaped national memory and sporting ambition.
Indian men's cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir on Saturday paid tribute to the freedom fighters on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, saying their sacrifice is the reason behind the country's freedom and comes with a responsibility for every citizen.
Boria Majumdar Rohit Sharma has been back in the news over the last few days, and I have read and seen videos by some journalists saying they are certain he will not play in the 2027 World Cup. Some have even said he should retire because he is doing a disservice to his reputation. While [...] The post Rohit Sharma’s …
Only England (1,097) and Australia (883) have played more Tests than India. Since beginning their Test journey at Lord’s in 1932, India have won 186 matches, lost 188 and drawn 224, with one famous tie. The significance of the occasion, however, is matched by the challenge facing Gill’s men. India have slipped to fift…
Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been sidelined from the Asia Cup and Asian Games after suffering a high-grade hamstring tear in The Hundred
Cristiano Ronaldo’s wedding secrecy has taken another twist after Portuguese presenter Cristina Ferreira claimed his family may have learned about the ceremony just “30 seconds beforehand.” Ronaldo’s mother and siblings were absent when he married Georgina Rodríguez in Cascais on August 11. However, Ferreira’s comment…
Tata Steel has agreed to transfer its equity shares in Jamshedpur Football & Sporting Private Limited (JFSPL) to Churchill Brothers Football Club, paving the way for the historic Goan club to enter the Indian Super League (ISL) for the 2026-27 season.
Hailing from a remote village in the tribal district of Gumla in Jharkhand, Shilpa Kumari - the current national record holder in the women's U-17 category -- has emerged as the next big hope of women's javelin in India, according to a SAI Media release.
Pickleball is growing rapidly in India, but Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) president Suryaveer Singh Bhullar believes the sport is still at the beginning of its journey. With the IPA now officially recognised as the national federation, the focus is on creating a proper system for players across the country. Spea…
India will begin their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, August 15. The series holds extreme importance in their World Test Championship cycle, especially after a series defeat to South Africa and a 2-2 draw against England last year. Thus, they will be det…
https://ssifanzine.com/feed/ There are Olympic moments that are remembered because of the medal. Then there are moments remembered because of the way the medal was won. And sometimes, an entire day manages to produce both. August 11, 1984, was one such day. At the Los Angeles Olympics, the world’s finest athletes were…
Ahead of India's 600th Test, skipper Shubman Gill reflects on his captaincy journey, WTC final ambitions, and the challenge facing Sri Lanka in Galle
Raiza Dhillon's earliest connection to shooting didn't come from a range; it came from her family's hunting roots in Shamgarh, Haryana, where guns had been part of daily life for generations. At 12, her father encouraged her to try the sport formally, curious to see if the instinct would translate.
One of Tamil Nadu’s Ranji Trophy cricketers has been fined Rs 1 lakh by the BCCI’s Anti-Corruption and Security Unit and barred from the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League after a mobile phone was found in a restricted match area. The player’s identity has not been disclosed by the BCCI or Tamil Nadu Cricket Associatio…
Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Friday announced cash rewards for the state's sportspersons who recently excelled at international competitions
यूएई में होने वाले एसीसी महिला एशिया कप और जापान में होने वाले एशियन गेम्स को लेकर भारतीय टीम को एक बड़ा झटका लगा है. स्टार बल्लेबाज जेमिमा रोड्रिग्स चोट के कारण दोनों टूर्नामेंट से बाहर हो गई है. BCCI की महिला सिलेक्शन कमिटी ने उनके रिप्लेसमेंट का एलान भी कर दिया है. 25 साल की जेमिमा रोड्रिग्स इंग्लैंड में द हंड्रेड ख…
Navdeep Saini backed two experienced fast bowlers, Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying both of the veterans deserve to play for the India National Cricket Team based on their recent performances in domestic cricket and in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Bhuvneshwar Kumar and …
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