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Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten 115 and Rishabh Pant's aggressive 63 helped India declare at 503/9 on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka, leaving the hosts at 8/2 and 495 runs behind. Pant's availability for wicketkeeping remains uncertain after he suffered pain in his right shoulder, with Jurel taking over behind the stumps.
Dhruv Jurel scored an unbeaten 115 to steer India to 503/9 declared on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka, celebrating with a 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' tattoo dedicated to his father and grandfather. His partnership with Rishabh Pant and composed innings put India in firm control, with Sri Lanka reeling at 8/2 at stumps.
According to the Henley Passport Index, South African passport holders can travel to 101 destinations without a prior visa. The ranking places the country 50th or 96th globally, depending on the report, with regional highlights across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean.
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi has been ruled out of the ACC Women's T20 Asia Cup with a left knee injury, with Sadaf Shamas named as her replacement. The PCB confirmed the injury and said rehabilitation is expected to last up to four weeks. The tournament begins in Dubai on August 28.
Rishabh Pant overtook MS Dhoni as India's leading designated wicketkeeper run-scorer in away/neutral Tests and became the country's top run-getter in World Test Championship history during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Rishabh Pant, batting through a wrist injury on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka, hit a six estimated at 95 metres that shattered a solar panel on the SSC Stadium roof. Acknowledging the pain from a barrage of short balls, Pant's fearless stroke became a talking point, with commentary and records adding to the day's narrative.
Pakistan will host the 14th South Asian Games from April 3 to 11, 2027, across Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar. The decision was approved by the South Asia Olympic Council's executive committee, with India's participation confirmed through video link attendance.
Oriental Hotels Limited's board has approved a scheme of amalgamation with Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), under which shareholders of Oriental Hotels will receive 25 IHCL shares for every 117 shares held. The all-stock transaction, valued at an 8.5% premium to Oriental Hotels' previous closing price, is subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals and is expected to be completed in the second half of FY2028.
Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) will merge Oriental Hotels Ltd (OHL) through an all-stock transaction, with a swap ratio of 25 IHCL shares for every 117 OHL shares. The merger aims to simplify the group's holding structure and unlock the potential of OHL's portfolio, including iconic properties. Shares of OHL surged while IHCL declined following the announcement.
India declared at 503/9 in the second Test against Sri Lanka, with Dhruv Jurel scoring an unbeaten 115 and Rishabh Pant adding 63 after an injury scare. The pair’s century stand helped India recover from early pressure, and Sri Lanka now have a tough challenge ahead.
After months of delays caused by visa restrictions and the closure of the Wagah-Attari border following Operation Sindoor, around 150 Pakistani Sindhi women have reached India to marry men they were engaged to. The visas were issued after community leaders and a prominent shrine intervened, with brides traveling by air via transit routes and nearly 300 more still waiting.
Devdutt Padikkal scored 117 after being dropped early as India reached 300 for five on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Shubman Gill made 50 and Ravindra Jadeja 43 before late wickets, while Rishabh Pant retired hurt after a blow to the forearm.
Rishabh Pant was forced to retire hurt after being struck on the left arm by a short delivery from Lahiru Kumara on the opening day of the second India-Sri Lanka Test. He was later cleared to return to the crease on Day 2, where he surpassed MS Dhoni's record for most runs by an Indian wicketkeeper in away/neutral Tests. Devdutt Padikkal's second consecutive century put India in control.
Ancy Sojan Edappilly won the women's long jump at the World Athletics Continental Tour in Bhubaneswar with 6.71m, leading an Indian sweep. She described the performance as 'average' and is targeting 7m and Asian Games gold. Rohit Yadav also won the javelin with a personal best.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando's heated exchange on Day 1 of the second Test in Colombo has drawn reactions from both coaching camps, with India's batting coach admitting Jaiswal went too close. As the match referee assesses the incident under the ICC Code of Conduct, India ended the day at 300/5, powered by Devdutt Padikkal's century.
Australia beat Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test at Mackay, levelling the series 1-1 and consolidating their top spot in the World Test Championship standings. The result also opened the door for India, who can leapfrog Bangladesh into fourth place with a win in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka.
India captain Shubman Gill reached 3,000 Test runs during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, becoming the fourth-youngest Indian to achieve the feat. The 26-year-old, who has thrived in his leadership role, was unbeaten on 13 at lunch with India at 88/2.
Former India leg-spinner Karn Sharma, 38, has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket after a career spanning more than two decades. The four-time IPL champion will play his final professional game in the UP T20 League on August 25.
Sri Lanka Cricket interim committee chairman Eran Wickramaratne has called for a rejig of the ICC's Future Tours Programme (FTP) to allow more Test matches with India, England and Australia. He said the current international calendar is causing Sri Lanka to play too few Tests, despite a busy year ahead, and highlighted the need for India's support and governance reforms within the board.
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) marks a decade since its launch in August 2016, with annual transactions surging from 1.78 crore in FY17 to 24,162 crore in FY26. The platform now handles nearly half of global real-time payments, operates in 11 countries, and has become the backbone of India's digital economy.