The Times of India

India's star wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant created history on Tuesday during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The India wicketkeeper-batter became the first Indian cricketer to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket. Pant reached the milestone with a big six off Lahiru Kumara. The shot also brought up his 20th Test fifty.

Virat Kohli's career began with a modest debut in 2008. He achieved numerous accolades, including World Cups and the Asia Cup. Kohli then captained India to significant Test match victories overseas. He broke Sachin Tendulkar's ODI century record during the 2023 World Cup. Kohli retired from Tests and T20Is after winning IPL titles.

KL Rahul looked set to walk back when Prabath Jayasuriya trapped him on the back pad in the 11th over. KL Rahul was not confident about taking the review and was almost walking back. But Padikkal quickly asked him to review the decision. It turned out to be a crucial call. KL Rahul looked relieved and gave Padikkal a big hug, thanking his partner for convincing him to take the review.

India have to beat or draw against Pakistan to keep their hopes of reaching the second round alive. England are currently top of Pool D with six points. India are second with three points, while Pakistan and Wales have one point each after two matches. The top two teams from each pool will move into the second round. The bottom two teams will play in the 9th-16th classification matches. India had started their campaign with a 3-1 win over Wales.

India had reduced Sri Lanka to 99/5 by lunch, with Manav Suthar leading the attack. However, Ravindra Jadeja was yet to take a wicket at that stage. Sarfaraz Khan was heard telling Jadeja to remain patient, as the Indian bowlers would share the wickets among themselves.

Bangladeshs pace resources have now become the talk of the cricket town. They had shown their potential in demolishing Pakistan both at home and away in last two years. The Test win in Darwin is the realisation of the talent and the immaculate process focusing on Test cricket put in place by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

Manav Suthar played an important role in keeping the Sri Lankan batters under pressure. He also produced the highest percentage of deliveries with a large turn in the match so far. As many as 74% of his deliveries turned more than 4.5 degrees, the best among all the spinners. Suthar returned figures of 4/76 as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284 after posting 462 in their first innings at the Galle International Stadium.

Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar combined brilliantly to trouble Sri Lanka with their spin. Heres how Indias spin duo trapped the hosts in a web.

Following India's defeat in the Hockey World Cup, coach Craig Fulton emphasised the necessity for stricter defensive discipline. He urged players to maintain composure and enhance their defensive strategies ahead of the critical match against Pakistan. Midfielder Manpreet Singh echoed his sentiments, pinpointing defensive errors as pivotal to their loss. A point against Pakistan is essential for India's progression to the next round.

Indian women's hockey coach questioned the penalty-stroke rule interpretation after a draw. He shared footage and sought clarification from the International Hockey Federation. Former players also expressed their views on the controversial penalty-stroke action. The coach later removed his social media posts regarding the incident. FIH had not responded to clarification requests at the time of publication.

Ayush Shetty produced the biggest win of his career on Day 1 at the BWF World Championships, stunning top seed and defending champion Shi Yu Qi in a thrilling contest. Led by the young Indian's heroics and PV Sindhu's comfortable win, India made a perfect 5-0 start on the opening day of the tournament in New Delhi.

England secured a 4-2 victory over India in their Hockey World Cup Pool D match. India led 2-1 at halftime after goals from Harmanpreet and Dilpreet Singh. England responded strongly in the second half, scoring three times to seal the win. This defeat means India must draw against Pakistan to advance. The result extends India's winless streak against England in the World Cup.

Manav Suthar reflects on his four-wicket haul, first-ball breakthrough, bowling plans and his learnings from Sri Lankas spinners after Day 3 of the first Test.

PV Sindhu opens up about playing at home, handling expectations and the pressure of chasing a sixth World Championship medal.

Ravindra Jadeja achieved a significant career milestone in Test cricket. He became the fourth player ever to score 4,000 runs and take 350 wickets. This remarkable feat was accomplished during the first Test against Sri Lanka. Jadeja joins an elite group of all-rounders with this achievement. His efficiency is highlighted by reaching this landmark in under 100 matches.

The third day of the Test match between India and Sri Lanka is marred by significant rain interruptions, complicating the game. India is currently in a strong position, thanks to Devdutt Padikkal's impressive score of 167 runs. The team aims to boost their score before the bowling unit takes the stage.

Russia has revealed the targets it says were hit in a major overnight strike across Ukraine, naming key military-industrial facilities, fuel infrastructure and a cargo ship allegedly carrying military supplies. Moscow says factories in Kyiv linked to Ukraines Flamingo missiles and attack drones were targeted, along with the Kremenchuk oil refinery and metallurgical facilities in Kryvyi Rih. The strikes came as Ukraine launched a massive drone offensive across Russia, with Moscow reporting casual

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has turned to Mandarin in a playful social-media video promoting free Broadway tickets for local high school students. Speaking directly to viewers in Mandarin, Mamdani encouraged young New Yorkers to take part in the citys Broadway initiative, highlighting his administrations multilingual outreach and push to make the citys cultural experiences more accessible to students.

Donald Trumps new Attorney General Todd Blanche is pushing back against claims that he simply follows the presidents orders. In an interview, Blanche said he is willing to break with Trump on legal issues and rejected the idea that Trump routinely tells him whom to prosecute. Blanche, Trumps former personal lawyer, said the belief that the president calls him and orders specific prosecutions is absolutely not the case. His comments come as questions continue over the Justice Departments independ

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