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India Sports & Cricket 10 Oct 2026, 07:55 PM IST

Dhananjaya de Silva Steps Down as Sri Lanka’s Test Captain; Kusal Mendis Set to Take Over

Sri Lanka have moved to a new phase in their red-ball leadership, with Dhananjaya de Silva stepping down as Test captain and Kusal Mendis expected to succeed him. The change hands the Test side to a player already entrusted with the ODI and T20I captaincy, signalling a push for continuity across formats as Sri Lanka seek greater stability in international cricket.

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India Sports & Cricket10 Oct 2026, 06:33 PM IST

Dhananjaya de Silva Steps Down as Sri Lanka Test Captain, Kusal Mendis Named Successor

Sri Lanka have moved to reset their red-ball leadership, with Dhananjaya de Silva stepping down as Test captain and Kusal Mendis set to take over. The change hands the longest format to a player already trusted with the one-day and T20 sides, underlining the selectors’ preference for continuity across formats.

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India Sports & Cricket10h ago

Abhishek Sharma's calm words lift Sagar Virk as India U-19 batter eyes Australia challenge

Sagar Virk's rise from early-morning practice sessions in Patiala to the India under-19 setup has been shaped by persistence, rejection and timely encouragement from mentors. After a confidence-boosting stint alongside Abhishek Sharma, the 17-year-old now heads into the Youth Tests against Australia with belief firmly restored.

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India Sports & Cricket11h ago

India Beat Japan 2-0 to Seal Asian Games Semifinal Berth in Men's Hockey

Defending champions India booked their place in the semifinals of the Asian Games men's hockey competition with a hard-fought 2-0 win over hosts Japan in Pool A on Saturday. Abhishek and captain Harmanpreet Singh scored the goals, but India's wasteful penalty-corner conversion rate will be a concern for coach Craig Fulton ahead of the knockout stage.

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India Sports & Cricket11h ago

India's Women Cricketers Win Big, But Politics Still Casts a Long Shadow

India's women cricketers have delivered a remarkable run of success, winning the Asia Cup and defending their Asian Games gold, yet their achievements have been framed by the same political and media dynamics that have long shaped the men's game. From trophy controversy in Dubai to the lingering influence of India-Pakistan tensions, the team's victories have been celebrated in a climate where sport and statecraft remain tightly entwined.

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India Sports & Cricket11h ago

India's Asian Games Surge Gathers Pace as Women's Cricket Seals Historic First Gold

India's campaign at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games accelerated over the weekend with a landmark gold in women's cricket, a silver in the men's marathon and another kabaddi title, lifting the country to 11th on the medals table with 28 medals. Strong performances also came in squash, shooting, athletics, table tennis, wushu and weightlifting, underscoring one of India's most varied multi-sport hauls in recent Asian Games history.

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India Sports & Cricket2h ago

Lakshya Raichandani's patient century caps India U-19 sweep of Australia

India under-19 captain Lakshya Raichandani finally found the runs he had been waiting for, striking an unbeaten century in Rajkot as India completed a clean sweep of Australia. The innings carried added emotion, with his parents in the stands to watch him reach three figures after a series of starts had gone unrewarded.

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