Rishabh Pant was absent from the field when India came out to bowl during the final stages of Day 2, with Jurel taking over the wicketkeeping duties.

Rishabh Pant was absent from the field when India came out to bowl during the final stages of Day 2, with Jurel taking over the wicketkeeping duties.

Afghanistan's squad for the India T20I series includes Ibrahim Zadran as captain, with Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Naveen-ul-Haq also named.

The Indian opener and Sri Lankan seamer were fined 25% of their match fees and handed one demerit point each for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.

Yashasvi Jaiswal could face ICC action after a heated exchange with Asitha Fernando, while India ended Day 1 of the second Test on 300 for 5.

Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being struck on the left wrist, but India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said the wicketkeeper-batter should be fit to continue.

From Pakistan's World Cup-winning captain to prime minister, Imran Khan remains one of the country's most iconic influential figures.

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said his side will take confidence from its historic Test win in Australia despite a heavy defeat in the second match.

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being struck on the wrist by a Lahiru Kumara delivery during the 58th over of the innings.

India won the toss and chose to bat in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club, aiming to seal a 2-0 series victory.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, vice-captain of East Zone, is a key player to watch, aiming to build on his first-class cricket experience during the tournament.