TOP STORIES
Ex-Indian player unsure of Kuldeep’s place in India’s XI for 2nd Sri Lanka Test
After demolishing Sri Lanka in the first Test, India are gearing up to face the hosts in the second Test, scheduled to begin on Sunday in Colombo. During the first Test, it largely remained a one-sided show, with India outshining Sri Lanka across all departments. Manav Suthar emerged as India’s standout bowler, finishing the match with ten wickets to totally destroy Sri Lanka.
In the batting department for India, Devdutt Padikkal shone in the first innings, smashing a maiden ton before extending his score to 167 from 230 balls. And, in the second innings, Rishabh Pant stepped up with a 66-run knock. Devdutt Padikkal too contributed 44 in the second innings to help India pile up runs.
Meanwhile, despite India’s success, former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has expressed concerns about spinner Kuldeep Yadav believing that the left-arm spinner might be replaced in the playing XI ahead of the second Test.
"I am worried about one player - Kuldeep Yadav. He might not play the next match. That's also possible. Whenever he was given bowling, he was given short spells. He didn't get long spells. Saransh Jain is an off-spinner. Why did Padikkal come to bowl? It was because the lack of an off-spinner was seen in the middle," Kaif said on Sony Sports.
Moreover, with the victory in the first Test, India have strengthened their position in the WTC standings and second Test is equally important for them to win to further boost their position.
Tags
More News
ENG vs PAK, 1st Test: Pacers shine as England flatten Pakistan
Joe Root made a thumping return as England’s permanent Test captain as his side decimated Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first at Headingley on Friday. England kept themselves on top from the opening day, giving Pakistan no chance of making their comeback. The most alarming was Pakistan’s batting struggle because problems began imme...
Hashan Tillakaratne appointed batting coach of senior men's program
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Hashan Tillakaratne has been appointed as the batting coach of the Senior Men's Program, Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed the appointment on Friday. The appointment is quite significant, with Tillakaratne having an extensive amount of coaching experience, having already held the positions as the batting coach of Sri Lanka men's team and as the head co...
Sri Lanka tinker with squad ahead of second India Test
Sri Lanka have made two changes to their squad ahead of the second Test against India, drafting batter Kamil Mishara and all-rounder Sahan Arachchige into the squad for the do-or-die face-off. The changes come as Sri Lanka miss the services of their experienced players Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka and Dinesh Chandimal.
Both Kamil Mishar...
Australia lock in playing XI for second Bangladesh Test
Australia have locked in their playing XI for the second and final Test against Bangladesh, starting on August 22 in Mackay. Scott Boland will once again miss out, with Australia sticking with veteran spinner Nathan Lyon. Australia have made only one change to the XI that took on Bangladesh in the first Test, bringing in Matt Renshaw, who playe...
Sam Curran’s Test comeback delayed by groin injury
England all-rounder Sam Curran has suffered a big setback in his bid to return to Test cricket after being ruled out for the rest of England’s home international schedule. The England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed that Curran “has been assessed for a groin injury and will undergo surgery on Friday."
Curran’s most recent appearance for England was during the ...
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Instagram
Twitter