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  • India Vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 3: Prasidh, Manav Keep Hosts Under Pressure As Dinusha Maintains Resistance

    On Day 3 of the 2nd Test in Colombo, Sri Lanka finished on 265/8 in 83.4 overs, trailing India's massive first-innings total of 503/9 dec by 238 runs. Sri Lanka suffered an early collapse after pacer Prasidh Krishna (3/47) struck twice early, removing Lahiru Udara (1) and Prabath Jayasuriya (2), while Mohammed Siraj (1/33) accounted for Niroshan Dickwella (0). However, Pasindu Sooriyabandara anchored the innings with a brilliant 80 off 133 balls (9 fours) before being bowled by Ravindra Jadeja (1/45). Support came from Kamindu Mendis (32) and a gritty, unbeaten knock from Sonal Dinusha, who reached 85 not out off 137 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes). Keshara Nuwantha also chipped in with a patient 18 off 74 balls. Indian spinners Manav Suthar (3/83) and Jadeja kept the pressure tight through the middle overs, leaving the hosts fighting hard to avoid the follow-onavir prematurely halted by rain.

    BY Photo Webdesk 25 August 2026

    | Photo: PTI/Shailendra Bhojak : India's captain Shubman Gill and Sri Lanka's Lahiru Kumara, right, walk off the field asfetr play was interuppted due to rain on day three of the second Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • AC Milan Survive Late Torino Scare To Open Serie A With a Win

    AC Milan began their Serie A campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Torino at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, handing Ruben Amorim a winning start in his first competitive match in charge. After a lively but goalless first half, Milan found the breakthrough in the 64th minute when 19-year-old Alphadjo Cisse scored on his competitive Serie A debut. The Rossoneri doubled their lead just two minutes later as substitute Adrien Rabiot, who had assisted the opener, finished from Samuel Chukwueze’s cross. Torino pushed back strongly, with Alieu Njie hitting the post before the hosts finally struck in stoppage time through Che Adams. However, Milan held firm to secure all three points after controlling large spells of the contest.

    BY Photo Webdesk 25 August 2026

    | Photo: Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse via AP : Milan's players celebrate Adrien Rabiot's goal during a Serie A soccer match between Torino and Milan in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026.
  • Chelsea Survive Fulham Fightback In Five-Goal Craven Cottage Thriller

    Chelsea began the Xabi Alonso era with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. Joao Pedro gave the Blues a dream start, scoring after just 32 seconds, but Josh King levelled for Fulham in the 23rd minute. Chelsea regained the lead before half-time when debutant Morgan Rogers found the net, before Cole Palmer made it 3-1 early in the second half. Fulham refused to give up, however, as Gonzalo Garcia marked his league debut with a goal to cut the deficit. The hosts pushed hard for an equaliser in the closing stages, but Chelsea held firm to secure all three points in Alonso’s first competitive match in charge.

    BY Photo Webdesk 25 August 2026

    | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth : Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon tackles Chelsea's Pedro Neto during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Chelsea in London, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.
  • IND vs SL 2nd Test: Dhruv Jurel’s Ton Sets The Tone: India Take Charge In Colombo As Sri Lanka Stumble

    Another productive day unfolded for India as they took complete control of the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Dhruv Jurel’s first Test hundred on Lankan soil highlighted the second day of the Test, while Rishabh Pant also added an element of entertainment with his rapid 63-run knock as India piled up a mammoth 503/9 before declaring their first innings. Jurel shared 112 with Rishabh Pant to lift India from 307 for six to 419, before adding 39 with Suthar. Jurel’s 177-ball innings showcased remarkable composure, risk-free run accumulation and excellent situational awareness. Sri Lanka were reduced to 8 for two at stumps after Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar dismissed Lahiru Udara and Prabath Jayasuriya respectively. Kamil Mishara was unbeaten on five as the hosts ended the extended session at 5:51 pm, still trailing India by 495 runs.

    BY Photo Webdesk 24 August 2026

    | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena : India's Dhruv Jurel celebrates his century during day two of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.