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The trouble with trying to understand Rishabh Pant and cricket's Three Body Problem
He is quite simply the glitch in cricket's increasingly data-driven matrix: a force of chaos that no algorithm, model or physicist can quite explain
India dictate terms after Jurel's unbeaten century
India declared at 503 before scalping two wickets to all but take Sri Lanka out of the contest
How Jurel scores unobtrusive runs with old-world charm
Did you know that he is the third-highest scorer in the Test series against Sri Lanka?
Jaiswal and Asitha penalised after on-field confrontation in Colombo Test
Jaiswal and Asitha have been fined 25% of their match fees and have also had a demerit point added to their disciplinary records
Padikkal century puts India ahead on hard-fought day
Gill struck 50 while Asitha Fernando was the most successful bowler for Sri Lanka, picking up three wickets
Going back to move forward: Padikkal's method to tackle spin
Padikkal has been exemplary on the back foot against spinners and in just three innings has almost made the No. 3 position his own
Pant expected to bat after retiring hurt on first day
The India wicketkeeper had retired hurt after copping a blow on the wrist of his left hand while attemping a pull off Kumara
Gharami walks the fine line between risk and restraint
His 146 was built on a blend of both patience and aggression, as North East Zone's promising start with the ball gave way to a steady stream of errors
Karn Sharma, 38, calls time on India and domestic career
The 38-year-old played four international games, and retires as the only cricketer to have won a hat-trick of IPL trophies with three different teams
Saransh debuts in place of Kuldeep as India bat in Colombo
Kamil Mishara will debut for Sri Lanka, while Pasindu Sooriyabandara keeps his place after coming on as a concussion substitute in Galle
SL hope for spinners to step up to equalise in Colombo
Having put in the performance they did in Galle, anything less than a win now will be unsatisfactory for India irrespective of the toss
Gambhir 'ideally' wants three-match Test series
India men's coach prefers the team losing the first Test to retain the chance of winning the series
Gambhir rates Kuldeep 'very highly' but doesn't commit on selection
Gambhir said that the management rates Kuldeep highly but 'we're going to try and pick the best attack of what can deliver in these conditions'
Dravid: Need players like Sooryavanshi to play all formats for Test cricket to grow
Dravid believes Sooryavanshi's development needs to be balanced between the white-ball and red-ball formats
It's a tricky time to be Kuldeep Yadav
Has the team management's perception of Kuldeep Yadav changed or has something changed in his bowling, and made him a less potent threat to batters?
In focus at the Duleep Trophy: Sooryavanshi, J&K's heroes, India's batting future
India's 2026-27 domestic season kicks off with the Duleep Trophy in Bengaluru, and it will feature a number of major storylines - here's a look
India's tour of Bangladesh could be postponed yet again
The tour was originally planned for August last year before being deferred to September 2026
WTC scenarios: Bangladesh blow race wide open as Australia's lead slips
India, however, still have plenty of catching up to do despite their big win in Galle
Rahul impressed by Padikkal's tone-setting ton, Suthar's subtle variations
Rahul credits India A tours for the manner in which younger players have embraced Test cricket
Stats - Suthar's dream start, Padikkal's perfect comeback
Key numbers from India's thumping win in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle
'Take me to the IPL' - Dickwella banters with Jaiswal before losing his wicket
Niroshan Dickwella fell on 12 off 17 in the first session of the final day, moments after bantering with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who goaded him to play the hook
Suthar ten-for seals big victory for India in Galle
India displayed the required patience and persistence to seal a 165-run win against a resolute Sri Lanka middle order on a slow pitch
Deepesh's checklist after clocking 146kph: keep bowling fast and have fun
The fast bowler, who won the Under-19 World Cup with India earlier this year, is setting the speed gun on fire in the TNPL
Padikkal: 'It's important that whenever I get the chance, I perform'
In Sai Sudharsan's absence, Padikkal made full use of the opportunity, scoring 167 and 44 in the first Test against Sri Lanka
Pant, bowlers put India on victory path
Pant's 66 off 69 put India in command before Sri Lanka lost their top four
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When 'little toothpick' Tendulkar saved the game with his maiden Test hundred
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Quote Unquote: who's saying what
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When VVS Laxman turned out to bat for Pudsey Congs
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The top 20 balls of this century
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Growing up with Murali
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Who's leading in every format
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Brisbane 2001: 'For the first time, I saw genuine fear in Australia'
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Records index
Most runs, most wickets, and a lot more
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The many shades of Marlon Samuels
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20 cricketers for the 2020s: players we think will dominate the decade
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Wasim Jaffer's best Mumbai Ranji XI
Your shots: pictures by fans
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Like father, unlike son
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Deadly venom: the terror of Derek Underwood
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Cheteshwar Pujara on Rahul Dravid: 'He taught me there is life beyond cricket'
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What has English cricket been like for black players?
