Morning lads! Ready to dive into the world of sports? Cricket season is ready to kick off in Sri Lanka, while something is cooking behind the curtains between the BCCI and the Indian government. Stay tuned for the updates.
SPORTS FLASH
Did Practice Match Expose India’s Downfall?
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Although India managed to win the practice Test match against Sri Lanka’s Junior side by 6 wickets, the game felt like a neck-and-neck battle. While Sri Lanka has no big names on their side, India played this game with a full-fledged senior side and still couldn’t get Sri Lanka Cricket XI in either innings.
Chasing 207 to seal a six-wicket win in Colombo. Yashasvi Jaiswal bounced back from his first-innings duck with a lively 61 off 46 balls, while captain Shubman Gill returned from a finger injury to score 44.
The real surprise came late: Mohammed Siraj walked in and smashed 32 off just 15 balls, including three sixes in a row, to finish the chase with a flourish. Earlier, Devdutt Padikkal’s unbeaten 142 had anchored India’s first innings. A handy confidence boost for the visitors before the first Test in Galle on August 15. Read more
QUICK LOOK
Ashmita Created History By Winning The First Ever…
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Badminton! Ashmita Chaliha lost the opener, fought back hard, and made history by becoming the first Indian to win the Korea Masters. Read More
Cricket! Sai Sudharsan’s Sri Lanka tour ends before it begins, with a toe injury opening the door for Sarfaraz Khan’s return. Read More
Athletics! From a Rajasthan village to world silver, Basant Meghwal soared 2.21m, turning years of grit and training into history. Read More
A TREAT FOR YOUR EYES
Siraj Finishes Off In Style…
SPORTOLITICS
Will India Tour Bangladesh For A Bilateral Series?
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India’s upcoming white-ball tour of Bangladesh is suddenly looking uncertain again. The BCCI is preparing to ask the Indian government for clearance before sending the team across the border, saying it cannot make the call alone.
Bangladesh has kept August 29 to September 15 open for six matches: three ODIs and three T20Is. But recent political tensions between the neighbours have complicated things, with Sheikh Hasina’s press conference in New Delhi adding fresh strain.
The tour was originally planned for 2025 before being pushed to 2026. Now, both boards are talking, but the final word rests with New Delhi. If permission doesn’t arrive, India could instead host Afghanistan for three matches in a short limited-overs series during the same window. Read more
FRANCHISE CRICKET
Saini Made Highlights After Pulling Off The Biggest Ever Run Chase
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Delhi Premier League 2026: Yugal Saini stars in the biggest successful run chase in the DPL. Get the scorecard
The Hundred Men’s: Sunrisers Leeds jumped to the second spot after another batting masterclass. Get the scorecard
The Hundred Women’s: London registered its second win of the season. Get the scorecard
Lanka Premier League: Galle defeated the most successful side of the LPL in the final and managed to secure its first title. Get the scorecard
Caribbean Premier League: Narine delivered another incredible spell, helping the Knight Riders win its first game. Get the scorecard
QUIZZINGO
Which Indian player scored the most International centuries?
GAMES TO WATCH
Matchups set to define the sporting week ahead
Game | Date | Venue | Stream |
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Cricket Bilateral: India vs Sri Lanka | 15th - 19th August 2026, 10:00 AM IST | Galle | SonyLiv |
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