Devdutt Padikkal wins Player of the Series in India’s win over Sri Lanka
Devdutt Padikkal was named Player of the Series after scoring 328 runs at an average of over 109 in India’s 1-0 Test series win over Sri Lanka.
India vs Sri Lanka
Rain, bad light end Day 3 early as Sri Lanka reach 265/8
Sri Lanka closed Day 3 of the second Test at 265/8, still trailing India by 238 runs, after rain and bad light forced an early end to play in Colombo.
Pant expected to bat on day two of Colombo Test, coach confirms
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has said Rishabh Pant will be fine to bat on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka after retiring hurt with a wrist blow.
India end Day 1 at 300/5 as Padikkal scores second ton in a row
Devdutt Padikkal scored 117 and Shubman Gill made 50 as India closed day one of the second Test in Colombo at 300 for 5 against Sri Lanka.
India pass 100 as Gill, Padikkal steady Colombo Test innings
India reached 105/2 after 30 overs on day one of the second Test in Colombo, with Shubman Gill and Devdutt Padikkal rebuilding the innings after early wickets.
India lose two wickets in Colombo as Saransh Jain earns Test debut
India were 66/2 after 17 overs on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul both dismissed after debutant Saransh Jain came in for Kuldeep Yadav.
Sri Lanka rejig squad for 2nd Test as Chandimal, Mendis sit out
Sri Lanka have named uncapped duo Kamil Mishara and Sahan Arachchige in their squad for the second Test against India after Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis were ruled out injured.
India take 178-run lead as rain interrupts Galle Test day 3
India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284 to take a 178-run first-innings lead on day 3 of the Galle Test, before rain forced an early end to play.
Gill wins toss as India opt to bat in Galle Test opener
Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bat first as India began their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium.
Gill’s return to batting boosts hopes ahead of Sri Lanka Test
India captain Shubman Gill returned to batting in the nets with his injured finger taped, a positive sign ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka on August 15.