East Zone strengthened their control on the Duleep Trophy 2026 final as they reached 212/5, leading by 584 runs in their second innings at stumps on Day 4 against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday.
Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been included in the India A squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A in Puducherry, the BCCI announced on Wednesday.
Following East Zone’s massive 708 in the first innings, their bowlers backed up the batters’ dominant effort to keep their side firmly in control, as South Zone endured a tough day with the bat, reaching 242 for six at stumps on Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium
India batter Devdutt Padikkal opened up about his Test comeback, saying he was determined to be ready when his opportunity arrived and was excited after being informed that he would feature in the series.
East Zone captain Ishan Kishan said the team opted to bat first because the surface looks like a decent wicket with some moisture, stressing the need to put the previous game behind them, stay disciplined and rely on senior players to step up in the final.
Devdutt Padikkal and Mohammed Siraj have been added to the South Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy 2026 final against East Zone set to be played on Sunday, in Chennai, according to Cricinfo.
In the absence of India's number three Sai Sudharsan, who was battling an injury, Padikkal, who had a sensational domestic season for Karnataka and played a crucial role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) back-to-back IPL title win, translated his form in international arena as well, endin
Dinusha clean-swept India's hopes of a clean sweep and an improved position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) table as India were forced to settle for a draw, with the Lankan Lions fighting really hard after facing a follow-on and keeping Team India on what looked like an endless leat
Stubborn resistance from the tailenders and sweeps from run machine Sonal Dinusha swept away the clean sweep from Team India as both teams had to shake hands following a draw at Colombo. Even though India have won the series 1-0, their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) point percentage has t
Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal expressed disappointment after Sri Lanka forced a draw against India in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, saying it would have been better if we had won this game.
As Sri Lanka staged a remarkable fightback to force a draw against India in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Thursday, Indian skipper Shubman Gill said his side had done everything possible to secure victory, while praising the hosts for their "brilliant" batting effort under