The Times of India

Exporters Call For Sessions On Rules & Certification

None of the current crop of Indian players has faced Pakistan in a hockey World Cup before. But they have someone in their corner who knows exactly what such a contest entails.

In a remarkable feat, Rishabh Pant has now taken the lead in India's World Test Championship run charts, overtaking Shubman Gill following his impressive performance in Galle. Pant's milestone of achieving 100 Test sixes marks a historic moment for Indian cricket. Following him in the standings are Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja, while Joe Root continues to hold the overall lead in World Test Championship runs.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have created a collective-defence pact. One major Arab military is conspicuously absent: Egypt. That is especially striking because Cairo had joined the three countries in regional consultations before the Mecca agreement was signed. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says Egypt remains a natural partner and could eventually enter the alliance after technical issues are resolved. So why has Cairo not joined already? India could be part of the calculation. Indi

Rain could play a crucial role in the India vs Sri Lanka Test in Galle. With 288 runs or six wickets needed, who will have the last laugh? Get the latest update from the stadium.