India secured a 165-run win against Sri Lanka in Galle throughout the first Test fixture between August 15 and August 19, 2026. Manav Suthar snared a 10-wicket haul to steer India to success. Pant and the bowlers set up the win even with Sonal Dinusha scoring 65 runs for Sri Lanka.
Switching to Australian cricket, Australia selectors issued Matt Renshaw an emergency call-up for the latest step in his winding Test career. Carey is keen to atone in his 50th match after an aberration in Darwin.