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Indias WTC Final qualification scenarios explained after their 1-0 series win. What do Shubman Gill and Co. need to do to reach the WTC Final?

Shahbaz Ahmed left civil engineering studies in Haryana to chase cricket dreams in Kolkata, 1,500km from home. Facing financial hardship, he washed dishes and lived in modest club quarters while training. His breakthrough came with Tapan Memorial, followed by Bengal, IPL and India selection. After slipping from contention, Shahbaz returned strongly with 167 runs and 3/20 for East Zone.

Gary Kirsten speaks about his strong bond with Gautam Gambhir, Indias incredible cricketing talent, his coaching experiences and more in an exclusive press conference.

Shubman Gill speaks after Indias Colombo Test draw, addressing the result, injury concerns, Mohammed Sirajs fitness and Indias chances of reaching the WTC Final.

With the series won and positives accumulated, Shubman Gill asserted that they still have a good chance to qualify for the WTC final. The Indian captain is hopeful to do well in New Zealand and be in a better position by the time Australia come for the Border Gavaskar Trophy early next year.

India defeated Germany 3-1 to finish fifth at the 2026 Womens Hockey World Cup, their best result at the tournament in 52 years. After a goalless first half, Ishika opened the scoring before Navneet Kaur struck twice in quick succession. Germany pulled one back late through Krings, but India held firm to complete a memorable campaign.

India looked in control but couldnt force a win in Colombo. Here are three key reasons why Shubman Gills side failed to finish the job against Sri Lanka.

Mohammed Siraj bowled at a reduced pace and often used a shorter run-up during the Test. His fitness also came under the scanner after he landed heavily while trying to take a catch in Sri Lanka's first innings. Shubman Gill, however, made it clear that Siraj was not carrying an injury.

Sri Lanka had lost 24 of their previous 27 Tests after being asked to follow on. Even more strikingly, they had lost all eight such Tests against India. But in Colombo, the hosts finally broke that run. This was only the fourth time Sri Lanka had managed to save a Test after being asked to follow on.

India let a golden chance slip in Colombo as Sri Lanka's remarkable lower-order resistance forced a draw, hurting the visitors' World Test Championship hopes. Sonal Dinusha's unbeaten 133 capped a sensational series for him, while India's flat tactics and inability to dismiss the tail after dominating the match leaves India with virtually no margin for error for the remaining WTC calendar.

The 25-year-old has been Sri Lanka's top batter in the two-match series, scoring 50 or more runs in each of his four innings.

One of the biggest takeaways from the squads is the inclusion of former India cricketer Virender Sehwag's son, Aaryavir Sehwag, in the One-Day squad.

AB de Villiers elaborated on his recent remarks regarding the batting styles of Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. He stated that his comments centered on their ability to adjust their play, especially in foreign conditions. De Villiers appreciated Tendulkar for laying the groundwork for subcontinental cricket, while he praised Kohli for pushing those boundaries further, despite acknowledging Kohlis overseas stats don't quite rival Tendulkars.

Ravindra Jadeja's recurring issue with no-balls has reached alarming levels, tallying 88 infringements since 2021, the most among spinners. This trend intensified following the introduction of television adjudication, during which he was only responsible for 18 no-balls. As the current series unfolds, India's spinners seem to be grappling with discipline and precision, highlighting a need for improvement.

India's prospects in the second Test against Sri Lanka loom uncertain as rain delays threaten their World Test Championship ambitions. A draw would see India slipping to fifth place, jeopardizing their path to the finals. With limited matches left, the team must secure victories to enhance their standing and continue competing at the highest level in the championships.

The U.S. says it has disrupted a China-linked hacking operation accused of targeting sensitive American networks, including the Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve and U.S. Senate. The Justice Department seized domains linked to the alleged QScan and QTRouter platforms and said they were operated by a China-based company whose clients reportedly included Chinese intelligence and military agencies.

Terrorists often switch off such communication devices after contacting their handlers across the border, said a source, adding that Iridium sets can be used on smartphones through the Iridium GO! mobile application, which creates a local Wi-Fi network that an iOS or Android phone can connect to. The operation continued until late Tuesday, but no satellite set or other suspicious material was found.

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Rain could play a crucial role on Day 5 as India push for a series-clinching win against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Heres what the latest weather forecast says and why India will have one eye on the clouds.

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