Shubman Gill Sits Out India's Warm-Up Match Due to Finger Injury

Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis has been ruled out of the upcoming two-Test series against India due to a hamstring injury, with Niroshan Dickwella returning to the squad.

Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the Test series in Sri Lanka due to a knee injury, with Aquib Nabi stepping in as his replacement.

India closed in on victory in the opening Test, leaving Sri Lanka four wickets short and 197 runs adrift on the final day in Galle.

Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha scored a remarkable 133 not out to secure a draw in the second Test against India, though India won the two-match series 1-0.

Sri Lanka, fighting to avoid the follow-on, ended day three of the second Test against India on 265-8, still trailing by 238 runs.

Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten half-centuries have driven India to 419-6 at lunch on the second day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

Sri Lanka, needing 39 more runs to avoid the follow-on, ended day three of the second Test against India on 265-8 after rain interruptions.

India took a commanding position in the second Test against Sri Lanka by bowling out the hosts for 290 and enforcing the follow-on in Colombo.

Pacer Shoriful Islam has been cleared to fly to Australia to join the Bangladesh squad for the second Test, following a recovery from a hamstring injury.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched a playoff berth, setting their sights on a historic third consecutive World Series victory.

Ludek Miklosko, the former West Ham and Czech international goalkeeper, has passed away at the age of 64, leaving behind a legacy of excellence and inspiration.

Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz continued his impressive bowling performance in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), but his side Guyana Amazon Warriors tasted a six-wicket defeat to Barbados Tridents after a batting collapse at Bridgetown.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has launched a Level One Coaching Course aimed at first class cricketers to enhance their cricket knowledge and prepare for future roles in the game.

South Korea's Olympic committee has reported a 'serious shortage of accommodation' for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, with officials resorting to Airbnb.

Senegal's star goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has announced his retirement from international football after an illustrious career.

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal believes he deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or after a trophy-laden year with Barcelona and Spain.

Ferran Torres's early goal secured Paris Saint-Germain's first win of the Ligue 1 season with a 1-0 victory over Brest.

The United States defeated France 97-79 to win the women's basketball World Cup for a record-extending 12th time.

Former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho is set to join Neymar at Santos, reuniting the Brazilian duo.

South Africa defeated New Zealand 43-28 in the fourth and final Test match to secure a 3-1 series victory.

A nationwide T20 cricket tournament will be held in memory of late Arafat Rahman Koko, aiming to unearth cricketers from remote areas.

NATO fighter jets shot down a drone over Lithuania, highlighting heightened security concerns on the alliance's eastern flank amid Russia's ongoing war with Ukraine.

The government has proposed a Tk 1,153.60 crore project to expand the existing Barishal Cantonment at Lebukhali into a full-fledged international-standard military facility.

Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen visited BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi to discuss strengthening bilateral ties.

US President Donald Trump dismissed fears about the dangers of artificial intelligence, calling them a hoax and rejecting global calls for AI regulation.

Dr Zubaida Rahman, Vice-President of Ziaur Rahman Foundation, emphasizes the need for a supportive environment for children to develop their talents and realize their full potential through quality education, healthcare, sports, and opportunities to engage with nature.

Most Asian stock markets faced declines as oil prices surged and investors anticipated a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, though tech firms saw a slight recovery.

China's retail sales growth in August marked the slowest pace since May, signaling ongoing challenges in domestic spending.

Candidates in Berlin's state election are focusing on the city's deteriorating public spaces and infrastructure as key campaign issues.

The European Space Agency has successfully launched two advanced Earth observation satellites to monitor climate change and extreme weather events.

A recent report by the US Defense Department's inspector general reveals a significant munitions shortfall due to the ongoing war in Iran.

Saudi Arabia has warned it will react 'firmly' to attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, following a series of assaults that wounded 13 civilians.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has promised his 'invariable support' for Russia in a letter to President Vladimir Putin, calling Russia's war against Ukraine 'sacred'.

The United States has implemented changes to tariffs on Canadian goods, affecting cheeses, motorboats, and other products while exempting toilet paper and cement.

Sri Lanka's renowned Beach Wadiya, a historic seafood shack that has hosted royalty and celebrities, is fighting a government order for demolition as part of a coastal clean-up initiative.

A recent report by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) reveals that the decline in US democracy indicators is emboldening authoritarian leaders globally.

The US Supreme Court has denied President Donald Trump's attempt to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have switched their children's school due to security concerns shortly after returning to the UK.

An inquiry has revealed that New Zealand agencies missed multiple red flags in a high-profile child kidnapping case.