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1 day ago | insidesport.in | Krishnendu Banerjee

Despite speculations about the postponement of India’s tour of Bangladesh in August, the white-ball series is likely to go ahead as planned. With deteriorating diplomatic ties between India and Bangladesh since the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government in August last year, the fate of the IND vs BAN series looked bleak. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) hasn’t discussed a plan to postpone the tour. India will play three ODIs and as many T20Is starting August 17.

1 day ago | insidesport.in | Krishnendu Banerjee

With three months left for the Asia Cup 2025, official broadcaster Sony released a promotional poster, featuring India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. However, the 2nd biggest team in Asia, Pakistan, went missing. While many speculated that the Asia Cup would happen without Pakistan, all the rumours are untrue. There is no clarity on the continental tournament yet.

2 days ago | insidesport.in | Naman Jain

On a surface offering turn from the first hour, Sri Lanka made full use of home conditions to leave Bangladesh wobbling at 220/8 at stumps on Day 1 of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. The pitch was absolutely different from the flat deck in Galle, where the first Test was drawn — and with Angelo Mathews retiring in that match, the baton was passed to a new generation. Debutant Sonal Dinusha, Mathews’ replacement, made an instant impression.

3 days ago | insidesport.in | Krishnendu Banerjee

Even in India’s defeat, the brightest spot was Rishabh Pant. India’s Test vice-captain became the second wicketkeeper-batter after Andy Flower to score twin tons. However, his majestic effort did not give India any positive result as England chased down 371 to win the Headingley Test. But there is a pattern. Pant has been the most unlucky player. Team India have never won a Test match away when Pant has scored a century. The Headingley Test wasn’t a one-off incident.

3 days ago | insidesport.in | Naman Jain

Yuvraj Singh’s contribution to Indian cricket didn’t end with his retirement. It has simply taken a different form. The 2011 World Cup hero has been quietly shaping the next generation, including India’s new Test captain Shubman Gill and rising T20 star Abhishek Sharma. The “Punjab” connection means that India haven’t been devoid of flair. After Yuvraj Singh’s retirement in 2019, the likes of Gill and Abhishek have lit up with rather dominance.