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Deadspin | Report: NWSL nearing vote on calendar shift Sep 30, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; A general view of the game ball before the game between Washington Spirit and Kansas City Current at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images The NWSL reportedly is considering a switch to a fall-to-spring schedule to align with other top soccer leagues — including MLS. ESPN reported on Friday that the NWSL’s board of governors is expected to vote on the issue later this month. Currently, the NWSL season runs from March to November. Top circuits in Europe start in late summer or early fall and end in late spring. MLS is making the transition to that format next season. The NWSL board previously voted against a calendar shift in 2024, according to ESPN. Switching calendars, if approved, could take several years to implement, per the report. A league spokesperson declined to provide a comment to ESPN. Those in favor of shifting to a fall-to-spring setup argue that there would be less competition for TV viewers for the NWSL playoffs. Those against a change point to the potential safety risks of playing in the league’s many cold-weather markets, including Denver, Boston, Chicago, Seattle and Salt Lake City. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Report #NWSL #nearing #vote #calendar #shift

Deadspin | Report: NWSL nearing vote on calendar shift
Deadspin | Report: NWSL nearing vote on calendar shift Sep 30, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; A general view of the game ball before the game between Washington Spirit and Kansas City Current at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images The NWSL reportedly is considering a switch to a fall-to-spring schedule to align with other top soccer leagues — including MLS. ESPN reported on Friday that the NWSL’s board of governors is expected to vote on the issue later this month. Currently, the NWSL season runs from March to November. Top circuits in Europe start in late summer or early fall and end in late spring. MLS is making the transition to that format next season. The NWSL board previously voted against a calendar shift in 2024, according to ESPN. Switching calendars, if approved, could take several years to implement, per the report. A league spokesperson declined to provide a comment to ESPN. Those in favor of shifting to a fall-to-spring setup argue that there would be less competition for TV viewers for the NWSL playoffs. Those against a change point to the potential safety risks of playing in the league’s many cold-weather markets, including Denver, Boston, Chicago, Seattle and Salt Lake City. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Report #NWSL #nearing #vote #calendar #shiftSep 30, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; A general view of the game ball before the game between Washington Spirit and Kansas City Current at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The NWSL reportedly is considering a switch to a fall-to-spring schedule to align with other top soccer leagues — including MLS.

ESPN reported on Friday that the NWSL’s board of governors is expected to vote on the issue later this month.

Currently, the NWSL season runs from March to November. Top circuits in Europe start in late summer or early fall and end in late spring. MLS is making the transition to that format next season.


The NWSL board previously voted against a calendar shift in 2024, according to ESPN.

Switching calendars, if approved, could take several years to implement, per the report.

A league spokesperson declined to provide a comment to ESPN.

Those in favor of shifting to a fall-to-spring setup argue that there would be less competition for TV viewers for the NWSL playoffs. Those against a change point to the potential safety risks of playing in the league’s many cold-weather markets, including Denver, Boston, Chicago, Seattle and Salt Lake City.


–Field Level Media

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Sep 30, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; A general view of the game ball before the game between Washington Spirit and Kansas City Current at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The NWSL reportedly is considering a switch to a fall-to-spring schedule to align with other top soccer leagues — including MLS.

ESPN reported on Friday that the NWSL’s board of governors is expected to vote on the issue later this month.

Currently, the NWSL season runs from March to November. Top circuits in Europe start in late summer or early fall and end in late spring. MLS is making the transition to that format next season.

The NWSL board previously voted against a calendar shift in 2024, according to ESPN.

Switching calendars, if approved, could take several years to implement, per the report.

A league spokesperson declined to provide a comment to ESPN.

Those in favor of shifting to a fall-to-spring setup argue that there would be less competition for TV viewers for the NWSL playoffs. Those against a change point to the potential safety risks of playing in the league’s many cold-weather markets, including Denver, Boston, Chicago, Seattle and Salt Lake City.

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Updated : Aug 07, 2026 12:07 IST

India vs Sri Lanka Cricket XI LIVE Score, Tour match Day 1 updates: SLC XI 138/1 at LUNCH; Ravindu Rasantha completes fifty IND vs SL XI Live Score: Catch the live scores, updates and highlights from the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI starting at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo, on Friday. Updated : Aug 07, 2026 12:07 IST India will play a 2-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting August 15. | Photo Credit: RITURAJ KONWAR India will play a 2-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting August 15. | Photo Credit: RITURAJ KONWAR elcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of Day 1 of the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo.The Shubman Gill-led side will look to get accustomed to the conditions on offer ahead of the two-match Test series starting on August 15.Stay tuned for live updates from the three-day game. Match info:Date: August 7-9, 2026Time: 10 am startVenue: NCC Ground, ColomboIndia squad: Shubman Gill(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor BrarSri Lanka squad: Nishan Madushka(w), Nipun Dhananjaya, Ravindu Rasantha, Pavan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Sonal Dinusha(c), Ramesh Mendis, Dilum Sudeera, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Isitha Wijesundera, Asanka Manoj, Anjala Bandara, Keshara Nuwantha LUNCH ON DAY 1 That first session belongs to the host. Save the run-out dismissal, Sri Lanka has been pretty impressive. Ravindu Rasantha is batting on 50 and would eye a bigger score when action resumes. Fifty for Ravindu! A clip through the legside against Suthar helps Ravindu Rasantha reach the 50-run mark in 82 balls. Five fours and one six in his knock so far. SLC XI 138/1 in 29 overs SLC XI 110/1 Manav Suthar into the attack. Breakthrough for India as the two batters end up at the same end trying to steal a run. Nishan Madushka will have to walk back after scoring 66 off 65 balls. Madushka had called for a run after driving towards covers. Ravindu tried sending him back but it was too late.  SLC XI 101/0 Kuldeep Yadav is into the attack. Another vital cog for India. He hasn’t been in best of forms in the white ball formats. Needs to get his rhythm back so crucial three days for him.  SLC XI 72/0 Sri Lankan openers – Nishan Madushka and Ravindu Rasantha – have been really good, not only with their defence but also scoring runs. India yet to get a breakthrough or help from the wicket.  SLC XI 43/0 From the other end, Gurnoor Brar is into the attack. So, five-over spells from Siraj and Prasidh are done. They couldn’t find much help off the wicket. Let’s see how Brar and Jadeja operate here.  SL XI 41/0 India has opted for spin after 10 overs. Ravindra Jadeja is into attack. He will play a crucial part in the two Tests.  SLC XI 23/0 No breakthroughs yet for the two Indian pacers. The pitch has been quite benign so far, with not much movement off the pitch or in the air.  In case you were wondering… Why is Shubman Gill not playing for India in practice match against Sri Lanka XI?Shubman Gill misses India’s practice match against Sri Lanka XI due to an impact injury sustained during training. SLC XI 12/0 Another drive through the offside for Madushka against Siraj. The length has been a touch too full from the Hyderabad pacer. Ball doing nothing in the air for him. No Auqib Nabi yet It will be Prasidh Krishna who will share the new ball with Siraj. Ravindu also gets off the mark with a clip through fine leg for a boundary.  Time for red-ball action! Mohammed Siraj to get us underway with the brand new red cherry in hand. Ravindu Rashantha and Nishan Madushka open the innings for the host. Madushka begins proceedings with a sumptuous push through the covers for four.  Saransh, Nabi in action The match against SLC XI will give India a chance to try out both players called up to the national team for the first time — Auqib Nabi and Saransh Jain.Nabi might be in action at the beginning with the new ball in hand but might not be a direct entry into the playing eleven. Saransh, the off-spinner, will be vying for a starting spot with Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav.  Sri Lanka squad Nishan Madushka(w), Nipun Dhananjaya, Ravindu Rasantha, Pavan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Sonal Dinusha(c), Ramesh Mendis, Dilum Sudeera, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Isitha Wijesundera, Asanka Manoj, Anjala Bandara, Keshara Nuwantha India squad Shubman Gill(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar Toss update! SLC XI has won the toss and elected to bat first against India.  Good morning! Welcome to the live coverage of Day 1 of the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI taking place in Colombo. Stay tuned for the scores and live updates from the contest. Published on Aug 07, 2026 #India #Sri #Lanka #Cricket #LIVE #Score #Tour #match #Day #updates #SLC #LUNCH #Ravindu #Rasantha #completes #fifty

India will play a 2-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting August 15. | Photo Credit: RITURAJ KONWAR

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elcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of Day 1 of the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo.

The Shubman Gill-led side will look to get accustomed to the conditions on offer ahead of the two-match Test series starting on August 15.

Stay tuned for live updates from the three-day game. 

Match info:

Date: August 7-9, 2026

Time: 10 am start

Venue: NCC Ground, Colombo

India squad: Shubman Gill(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar

Sri Lanka squad: Nishan Madushka(w), Nipun Dhananjaya, Ravindu Rasantha, Pavan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Sonal Dinusha(c), Ramesh Mendis, Dilum Sudeera, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Isitha Wijesundera, Asanka Manoj, Anjala Bandara, Keshara Nuwantha

Published on Aug 07, 2026

#India #Sri #Lanka #Cricket #LIVE #Score #Tour #match #Day #updates #SLC #LUNCH #Ravindu #Rasantha #completes #fifty">India vs Sri Lanka Cricket XI LIVE Score, Tour match Day 1 updates: SLC XI 138/1 at LUNCH; Ravindu Rasantha completes fifty IND vs SL XI Live Score: Catch the live scores, updates and highlights from the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI starting at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo, on Friday. Updated : Aug 07, 2026 12:07 IST India will play a 2-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting August 15. | Photo Credit: RITURAJ KONWAR India will play a 2-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting August 15. | Photo Credit: RITURAJ KONWAR elcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of Day 1 of the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo.The Shubman Gill-led side will look to get accustomed to the conditions on offer ahead of the two-match Test series starting on August 15.Stay tuned for live updates from the three-day game. Match info:Date: August 7-9, 2026Time: 10 am startVenue: NCC Ground, ColomboIndia squad: Shubman Gill(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor BrarSri Lanka squad: Nishan Madushka(w), Nipun Dhananjaya, Ravindu Rasantha, Pavan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Sonal Dinusha(c), Ramesh Mendis, Dilum Sudeera, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Isitha Wijesundera, Asanka Manoj, Anjala Bandara, Keshara Nuwantha LUNCH ON DAY 1 That first session belongs to the host. Save the run-out dismissal, Sri Lanka has been pretty impressive. Ravindu Rasantha is batting on 50 and would eye a bigger score when action resumes. Fifty for Ravindu! A clip through the legside against Suthar helps Ravindu Rasantha reach the 50-run mark in 82 balls. Five fours and one six in his knock so far. SLC XI 138/1 in 29 overs SLC XI 110/1 Manav Suthar into the attack. Breakthrough for India as the two batters end up at the same end trying to steal a run. Nishan Madushka will have to walk back after scoring 66 off 65 balls. Madushka had called for a run after driving towards covers. Ravindu tried sending him back but it was too late.  SLC XI 101/0 Kuldeep Yadav is into the attack. Another vital cog for India. He hasn’t been in best of forms in the white ball formats. Needs to get his rhythm back so crucial three days for him.  SLC XI 72/0 Sri Lankan openers – Nishan Madushka and Ravindu Rasantha – have been really good, not only with their defence but also scoring runs. India yet to get a breakthrough or help from the wicket.  SLC XI 43/0 From the other end, Gurnoor Brar is into the attack. So, five-over spells from Siraj and Prasidh are done. They couldn’t find much help off the wicket. Let’s see how Brar and Jadeja operate here.  SL XI 41/0 India has opted for spin after 10 overs. Ravindra Jadeja is into attack. He will play a crucial part in the two Tests.  SLC XI 23/0 No breakthroughs yet for the two Indian pacers. The pitch has been quite benign so far, with not much movement off the pitch or in the air.  In case you were wondering… Why is Shubman Gill not playing for India in practice match against Sri Lanka XI?Shubman Gill misses India’s practice match against Sri Lanka XI due to an impact injury sustained during training. SLC XI 12/0 Another drive through the offside for Madushka against Siraj. The length has been a touch too full from the Hyderabad pacer. Ball doing nothing in the air for him. No Auqib Nabi yet It will be Prasidh Krishna who will share the new ball with Siraj. Ravindu also gets off the mark with a clip through fine leg for a boundary.  Time for red-ball action! Mohammed Siraj to get us underway with the brand new red cherry in hand. Ravindu Rashantha and Nishan Madushka open the innings for the host. Madushka begins proceedings with a sumptuous push through the covers for four.  Saransh, Nabi in action The match against SLC XI will give India a chance to try out both players called up to the national team for the first time — Auqib Nabi and Saransh Jain.Nabi might be in action at the beginning with the new ball in hand but might not be a direct entry into the playing eleven. Saransh, the off-spinner, will be vying for a starting spot with Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav.  Sri Lanka squad Nishan Madushka(w), Nipun Dhananjaya, Ravindu Rasantha, Pavan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Sonal Dinusha(c), Ramesh Mendis, Dilum Sudeera, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Isitha Wijesundera, Asanka Manoj, Anjala Bandara, Keshara Nuwantha India squad Shubman Gill(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar Toss update! SLC XI has won the toss and elected to bat first against India.  Good morning! Welcome to the live coverage of Day 1 of the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI taking place in Colombo. Stay tuned for the scores and live updates from the contest. Published on Aug 07, 2026 #India #Sri #Lanka #Cricket #LIVE #Score #Tour #match #Day #updates #SLC #LUNCH #Ravindu #Rasantha #completes #fifty

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#India #Sri #Lanka #Cricket #LIVE #Score #Tour #match #Day #updates #SLC #LUNCH #Ravindu #Rasantha #completes #fifty">India vs Sri Lanka Cricket XI LIVE Score, Tour match Day 1 updates: SLC XI 138/1 at LUNCH; Ravindu Rasantha completes fifty

IND vs SL XI Live Score: Catch the live scores, updates and highlights from the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI starting at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo, on Friday.

Updated : Aug 07, 2026 12:07 IST

India vs Sri Lanka Cricket XI LIVE Score, Tour match Day 1 updates: SLC XI 138/1 at LUNCH; Ravindu Rasantha completes fifty IND vs SL XI Live Score: Catch the live scores, updates and highlights from the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI starting at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo, on Friday. Updated : Aug 07, 2026 12:07 IST India will play a 2-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting August 15. | Photo Credit: RITURAJ KONWAR India will play a 2-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting August 15. | Photo Credit: RITURAJ KONWAR elcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of Day 1 of the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo.The Shubman Gill-led side will look to get accustomed to the conditions on offer ahead of the two-match Test series starting on August 15.Stay tuned for live updates from the three-day game. Match info:Date: August 7-9, 2026Time: 10 am startVenue: NCC Ground, ColomboIndia squad: Shubman Gill(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor BrarSri Lanka squad: Nishan Madushka(w), Nipun Dhananjaya, Ravindu Rasantha, Pavan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Sonal Dinusha(c), Ramesh Mendis, Dilum Sudeera, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Isitha Wijesundera, Asanka Manoj, Anjala Bandara, Keshara Nuwantha LUNCH ON DAY 1 That first session belongs to the host. Save the run-out dismissal, Sri Lanka has been pretty impressive. Ravindu Rasantha is batting on 50 and would eye a bigger score when action resumes. Fifty for Ravindu! A clip through the legside against Suthar helps Ravindu Rasantha reach the 50-run mark in 82 balls. Five fours and one six in his knock so far. SLC XI 138/1 in 29 overs SLC XI 110/1 Manav Suthar into the attack. Breakthrough for India as the two batters end up at the same end trying to steal a run. Nishan Madushka will have to walk back after scoring 66 off 65 balls. Madushka had called for a run after driving towards covers. Ravindu tried sending him back but it was too late.  SLC XI 101/0 Kuldeep Yadav is into the attack. Another vital cog for India. He hasn’t been in best of forms in the white ball formats. Needs to get his rhythm back so crucial three days for him.  SLC XI 72/0 Sri Lankan openers – Nishan Madushka and Ravindu Rasantha – have been really good, not only with their defence but also scoring runs. India yet to get a breakthrough or help from the wicket.  SLC XI 43/0 From the other end, Gurnoor Brar is into the attack. So, five-over spells from Siraj and Prasidh are done. They couldn’t find much help off the wicket. Let’s see how Brar and Jadeja operate here.  SL XI 41/0 India has opted for spin after 10 overs. Ravindra Jadeja is into attack. He will play a crucial part in the two Tests.  SLC XI 23/0 No breakthroughs yet for the two Indian pacers. The pitch has been quite benign so far, with not much movement off the pitch or in the air.  In case you were wondering… Why is Shubman Gill not playing for India in practice match against Sri Lanka XI?Shubman Gill misses India’s practice match against Sri Lanka XI due to an impact injury sustained during training. SLC XI 12/0 Another drive through the offside for Madushka against Siraj. The length has been a touch too full from the Hyderabad pacer. Ball doing nothing in the air for him. No Auqib Nabi yet It will be Prasidh Krishna who will share the new ball with Siraj. Ravindu also gets off the mark with a clip through fine leg for a boundary.  Time for red-ball action! Mohammed Siraj to get us underway with the brand new red cherry in hand. Ravindu Rashantha and Nishan Madushka open the innings for the host. Madushka begins proceedings with a sumptuous push through the covers for four.  Saransh, Nabi in action The match against SLC XI will give India a chance to try out both players called up to the national team for the first time — Auqib Nabi and Saransh Jain.Nabi might be in action at the beginning with the new ball in hand but might not be a direct entry into the playing eleven. Saransh, the off-spinner, will be vying for a starting spot with Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav.  Sri Lanka squad Nishan Madushka(w), Nipun Dhananjaya, Ravindu Rasantha, Pavan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Sonal Dinusha(c), Ramesh Mendis, Dilum Sudeera, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Isitha Wijesundera, Asanka Manoj, Anjala Bandara, Keshara Nuwantha India squad Shubman Gill(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar Toss update! SLC XI has won the toss and elected to bat first against India.  Good morning! Welcome to the live coverage of Day 1 of the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI taking place in Colombo. Stay tuned for the scores and live updates from the contest. Published on Aug 07, 2026 #India #Sri #Lanka #Cricket #LIVE #Score #Tour #match #Day #updates #SLC #LUNCH #Ravindu #Rasantha #completes #fifty

India will play a 2-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting August 15. | Photo Credit: RITURAJ KONWAR

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India will play a 2-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting August 15. | Photo Credit: RITURAJ KONWAR

elcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of Day 1 of the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo.

The Shubman Gill-led side will look to get accustomed to the conditions on offer ahead of the two-match Test series starting on August 15.

Stay tuned for live updates from the three-day game. 

Match info:

Date: August 7-9, 2026

Time: 10 am start

Venue: NCC Ground, Colombo

India squad: Shubman Gill(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar

Sri Lanka squad: Nishan Madushka(w), Nipun Dhananjaya, Ravindu Rasantha, Pavan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Sonal Dinusha(c), Ramesh Mendis, Dilum Sudeera, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Isitha Wijesundera, Asanka Manoj, Anjala Bandara, Keshara Nuwantha

  • LUNCH ON DAY 1

    That first session belongs to the host. Save the run-out dismissal, Sri Lanka has been pretty impressive. Ravindu Rasantha is batting on 50 and would eye a bigger score when action resumes.


  • Fifty for Ravindu!

    A clip through the legside against Suthar helps Ravindu Rasantha reach the 50-run mark in 82 balls. Five fours and one six in his knock so far. 

    SLC XI 138/1 in 29 overs

  • SLC XI 110/1

    Manav Suthar into the attack. Breakthrough for India as the two batters end up at the same end trying to steal a run. Nishan Madushka will have to walk back after scoring 66 off 65 balls. Madushka had called for a run after driving towards covers. Ravindu tried sending him back but it was too late. 

  • SLC XI 101/0

    Kuldeep Yadav is into the attack. Another vital cog for India. He hasn’t been in best of forms in the white ball formats. Needs to get his rhythm back so crucial three days for him. 

  • SLC XI 72/0

    Sri Lankan openers – Nishan Madushka and Ravindu Rasantha – have been really good, not only with their defence but also scoring runs. India yet to get a breakthrough or help from the wicket. 

  • SLC XI 43/0

    From the other end, Gurnoor Brar is into the attack. So, five-over spells from Siraj and Prasidh are done. They couldn’t find much help off the wicket. Let’s see how Brar and Jadeja operate here. 

  • SL XI 41/0

    India has opted for spin after 10 overs. Ravindra Jadeja is into attack. He will play a crucial part in the two Tests. 

  • SLC XI 23/0

    No breakthroughs yet for the two Indian pacers. The pitch has been quite benign so far, with not much movement off the pitch or in the air. 

  • In case you were wondering…

    Why is Shubman Gill not playing for India in practice match against Sri Lanka XI?

    Shubman Gill misses India’s practice match against Sri Lanka XI due to an impact injury sustained during training.

  • SLC XI 12/0

    Another drive through the offside for Madushka against Siraj. The length has been a touch too full from the Hyderabad pacer. Ball doing nothing in the air for him.

  • No Auqib Nabi yet

    It will be Prasidh Krishna who will share the new ball with Siraj. Ravindu also gets off the mark with a clip through fine leg for a boundary. 

  • Time for red-ball action!

    Mohammed Siraj to get us underway with the brand new red cherry in hand. Ravindu Rashantha and Nishan Madushka open the innings for the host. 

    Madushka begins proceedings with a sumptuous push through the covers for four. 

  • Saransh, Nabi in action

    The match against SLC XI will give India a chance to try out both players called up to the national team for the first time — Auqib Nabi and Saransh Jain.

    Nabi might be in action at the beginning with the new ball in hand but might not be a direct entry into the playing eleven. 

    Saransh, the off-spinner, will be vying for a starting spot with Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav. 

  • Sri Lanka squad

    Nishan Madushka(w), Nipun Dhananjaya, Ravindu Rasantha, Pavan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Sonal Dinusha(c), Ramesh Mendis, Dilum Sudeera, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Isitha Wijesundera, Asanka Manoj, Anjala Bandara, Keshara Nuwantha

  • India squad

    Shubman Gill(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar

  • Toss update!

    SLC XI has won the toss and elected to bat first against India. 

  • Good morning!

    Welcome to the live coverage of Day 1 of the Tour match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI taking place in Colombo. Stay tuned for the scores and live updates from the contest. 

Published on Aug 07, 2026

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Deadspin | Broncos coach: WR Jaylen Waddle (leg) out 4-5 days Jul 31, 2026; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) signs autographs following training camp at Broncos Park. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Denver Broncos offseason acquisition Jaylen Waddle is nursing a muscle strain in his leg and will sit out the next few days as a precaution, head coach Sean Payton said Thursday. Waddle, a wide receiver, did not participate in practice on Thursday and was seen limping while wearing a sleeve on his left leg. “He has a strain. I think we’ll see him back in the next four to five days,” Payton said The Broncos acquired Waddle and a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft from the Miami Dolphins on March 17 in exchange for first-, third- and fourth-round selections. Waddle, 27, recorded 64 catches for 910 yards and six touchdowns in 16 games (all starts) last season for the rebuilding Dolphins. He is owed .6 million over the next three seasons. He has 373 receptions for 5,039 yards and 26 touchdowns in 78 career games (all starts) since being selected by Miami with the sixth overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Alabama. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Broncos #coach #Jaylen #Waddle #leg #daysJul 31, 2026; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) signs autographs following training camp at Broncos Park. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Denver Broncos offseason acquisition Jaylen Waddle is nursing a muscle strain in his leg and will sit out the next few days as a precaution, head coach Sean Payton said Thursday.

Waddle, a wide receiver, did not participate in practice on Thursday and was seen limping while wearing a sleeve on his left leg.

“He has a strain. I think we’ll see him back in the next four to five days,” Payton said


The Broncos acquired Waddle and a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft from the Miami Dolphins on March 17 in exchange for first-, third- and fourth-round selections.

Waddle, 27, recorded 64 catches for 910 yards and six touchdowns in 16 games (all starts) last season for the rebuilding Dolphins. He is owed $68.6 million over the next three seasons.

He has 373 receptions for 5,039 yards and 26 touchdowns in 78 career games (all starts) since being selected by Miami with the sixth overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Alabama.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Broncos #coach #Jaylen #Waddle #leg #days">Deadspin | Broncos coach: WR Jaylen Waddle (leg) out 4-5 days Jul 31, 2026; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) signs autographs following training camp at Broncos Park. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Denver Broncos offseason acquisition Jaylen Waddle is nursing a muscle strain in his leg and will sit out the next few days as a precaution, head coach Sean Payton said Thursday. Waddle, a wide receiver, did not participate in practice on Thursday and was seen limping while wearing a sleeve on his left leg. “He has a strain. I think we’ll see him back in the next four to five days,” Payton said The Broncos acquired Waddle and a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft from the Miami Dolphins on March 17 in exchange for first-, third- and fourth-round selections. Waddle, 27, recorded 64 catches for 910 yards and six touchdowns in 16 games (all starts) last season for the rebuilding Dolphins. He is owed .6 million over the next three seasons. He has 373 receptions for 5,039 yards and 26 touchdowns in 78 career games (all starts) since being selected by Miami with the sixth overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Alabama. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Broncos #coach #Jaylen #Waddle #leg #days

Vinicius Jr. signed a new deal with Real Madrid, extending his stay at Los Blancos until 2032, the La Liga club announced on Thursday.

The 26-year-old, who has been ⁠one of the lynchpins of Real Madrid’s attack in recent years, had been linked with a ‌possible move to Premier League side Arsenal.

Vinicius has scored 128 goals for Real and provided 100 assists, with the ‌club reluctant to let one of its prized assets leave for free next year.

READ | Diomande completes transfer to Real Madrid in club-record deal

He had a busy summer playing for Brazil at the World Cup, where it was knocked out in the last 16, and his focus now is on ‌preparing for the new campaign.

Earlier today, Madrid announced the signing of Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a club record fee of around €140 million.

Published on Aug 06, 2026

#Vinicius #ends #Arsenal #speculation #signs #Real #Madrid #deal">Vinicius Jr ends Arsenal speculation, signs new Real Madrid deal until 2032 Vinicius Jr. signed a new deal with Real Madrid, extending his stay at Los Blancos until 2032, the La Liga club announced on Thursday.The 26-year-old, who has been ⁠one of the lynchpins of Real Madrid’s attack in recent years, had been linked with a ‌possible move to Premier League side Arsenal.Vinicius has scored 128 goals for Real and provided 100 assists, with the ‌club reluctant to let one of its prized assets leave for free next year.READ | Diomande completes transfer to Real Madrid in club-record dealHe had a busy summer playing for Brazil at the World Cup, where it was knocked out in the last 16, and his focus now is on ‌preparing for the new campaign.Earlier today, Madrid announced the signing of Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a club record fee of around €140 million.Published on Aug 06, 2026 #Vinicius #ends #Arsenal #speculation #signs #Real #Madrid #deal

Diomande completes transfer to Real Madrid in club-record deal

He had a busy summer playing for Brazil at the World Cup, where it was knocked out in the last 16, and his focus now is on ‌preparing for the new campaign.

Earlier today, Madrid announced the signing of Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a club record fee of around €140 million.

Published on Aug 06, 2026

#Vinicius #ends #Arsenal #speculation #signs #Real #Madrid #deal">Vinicius Jr ends Arsenal speculation, signs new Real Madrid deal until 2032

Vinicius Jr. signed a new deal with Real Madrid, extending his stay at Los Blancos until 2032, the La Liga club announced on Thursday.

The 26-year-old, who has been ⁠one of the lynchpins of Real Madrid’s attack in recent years, had been linked with a ‌possible move to Premier League side Arsenal.

Vinicius has scored 128 goals for Real and provided 100 assists, with the ‌club reluctant to let one of its prized assets leave for free next year.

READ | Diomande completes transfer to Real Madrid in club-record deal

He had a busy summer playing for Brazil at the World Cup, where it was knocked out in the last 16, and his focus now is on ‌preparing for the new campaign.

Earlier today, Madrid announced the signing of Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a club record fee of around €140 million.

Published on Aug 06, 2026

#Vinicius #ends #Arsenal #speculation #signs #Real #Madrid #deal

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