Sri Lanka produced a strong fightback to hold India to a draw in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Thursday (Aug 27). Indian captain Shubman Gill said his team gave its best to win the match and praised Sri Lanka for its “brilliant” batting under pressure.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sonal Dinusha led Sri Lanka’s resistance with an unbeaten 133 as the hosts finished at 429/9 after 154 overs. India had enforced the follow-on after taking a 213-run first-innings lead but could not dismiss Sri Lanka for a second time.&nbsp;India, however, won the two-match series 1-0 after securing a 165-run victory in the first Test.&nbsp;“Honestly, nothing. I mean, we fielded for about 250 overs, three days consecutively, and we did everything we can. They played brilliantly. I think the batters played really well, and they had a lot of skill and a little bit of luck going their way. So I don’t think we could have done anything differently,” Gill said after the match.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/updated-wtc-points-table-2025-27-where-does-india-stand-after-sri-lanka-draw-1787834641348">WTC Points Table 2025-27: Where does India stand after Sri Lanka draw?</a>&nbsp;Gill also praised Sri Lanka for showing great character while under pressure and said India could learn from their performance.&nbsp;“A lot of positives for us, even learning from the opposition. I think the position that they were under, under immense pressure, and the way they came back was tremendous to see. It sort of tells us, and we were talking at lunch and at tea time, that I don’t think that we could have done (anything) differently,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-sonal-dinusha-achieves-rare-feat-with-second-century-after-follow-on-1787833041269">IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Dinusha achieves rare feat with 2nd century after follow-on</a>&nbsp;Looking back at the series win, Gill highlighted the performances of several Indian players, including Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Manav Suthar and Prasidh Krishna.&nbsp;“But in the series, a lot of positives for us. Padikkal was brilliant, KL was really good, Manav bowled brilliantly, and Prasidh, in both innings, bent their back; both the fast bowlers. So I think we did everything we can,” Gill said.&nbsp;Gill also stressed the need for India to remain consistent in their preparation, performances and approach both on and off the field.&nbsp;“Very excited. I think really exciting times for us. Very important for us to be consistent on and off the field, with our preparation and the way that we perform and how we go about our things. And I think so far there have been a lot of positives for us,” Gill concluded.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Shubman Gill said India did everything possible to win the second Test, while praising Sri Lanka for their brilliant batting effort in securing a draw at the Sinhalese Sports Club.

Sri Lanka produced a strong fightback to hold India to a draw in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Thursday (Aug 27). Indian captain Shubman Gill said his team gave its best to win the match and praised Sri Lanka for its “brilliant” batting under pressure. Sonal Dinusha led Sri Lanka’s resistance with an unbeaten 133 as the hosts finished at 429/9 after 154 overs. India had enforced the follow-on after taking a 213-run first-innings lead but could not dismiss Sri Lanka for a second time. India, however, won the two-match series 1-0 after securing a 165-run victory in the first Test. “Honestly, nothing. I mean, we fielded for about 250 overs, three days consecutively, and we did everything we can. They played brilliantly. I think the batters played really well, and they had a lot of skill and a little bit of luck going their way. So I don’t think we could have done anything differently,” Gill said after the match. Also Read - WTC Points Table 2025-27: Where does India stand after Sri Lanka draw? Gill also praised Sri Lanka for showing great character while under pressure and said India could learn from their performance. “A lot of positives for us, even learning from the opposition. I think the position that they were under, under immense pressure, and the way they came back was tremendous to see. It sort of tells us, and we were talking at lunch and at tea time, that I don’t think that we could have done (anything) differently,” he added. Also Read - IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Dinusha achieves rare feat with 2nd century after follow-on Looking back at the series win, Gill highlighted the performances of several Indian players, including Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Manav Suthar and Prasidh Krishna. “But in the series, a lot of positives for us. Padikkal was brilliant, KL was really good, Manav bowled brilliantly, and Prasidh, in both innings, bent their back; both the fast bowlers. So I think we did everything we can,” Gill said. Gill also stressed the need for India to remain consistent in their preparation, performances and approach both on and off the field. “Very excited. I think really exciting times for us. Very important for us to be consistent on and off the field, with our preparation and the way that we perform and how we go about our things. And I think so far there have been a lot of positives for us,” Gill concluded. With inputs from agencies

Shubman Gill said India did everything possible to win the second Test, while praising Sri Lanka for their brilliant batting effort in securing a draw at the Sinhalese Sports Club.

'We did everything we could': Shubman Gill reacts after Sri Lanka hold India to draw in second Test

India’s hopes of reaching the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) final suffered a setback after the second Test against Sri Lanka ended in a draw in Colombo on Thursday (Aug 27). The result left India fifth in the WTC standings with five wins and 68 points and their points percentage (PCT) also fell from 53.33 to 51.52.&nbsp;Australia remain at the top of the table after beating Bangladesh in the second Test at Mackay. The victory took their PCT to 80.00.&nbsp;&nbsp;Defending champions South Africa are second with 75.00, having won three of their four Tests. New Zealand are third with 72.22 after losing just one of their six matches.&nbsp;Bangladesh are fourth with a PCT of 55.56 following their heavy defeat to Australia. India are fifth on 51.52, while Sri Lanka are sixth with 33.33 after winning only one of their six Tests.&nbsp;England sit seventh with a PCT of 29.76. They have played 14 Tests, the most among all teams, winning five and losing eight. Their campaign has also been affected by a 14-point deduction for slow over rates.&nbsp;Pakistan are at the bottom with a PCT of 19.05 after their innings-and-103-run defeat to England in the first Test at Headingley.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-sonal-dinusha-achieves-rare-feat-with-second-century-after-follow-on-1787833041269">IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Sonal Dinusha achieves rare feat with second century after follow-on</a>&nbsp;West Indies are eighth with 20.83. They have won only two of their 12 Tests and have also lost two points due to over-rate offences.&nbsp;India will next travel to New Zealand for a two-Test series in Nov before hosting Australia for a five-Test series in early 2027.&nbsp;India will need a strong run of results in these seven matches to stay in the race for the WTC final. However, the challenge will be tough, especially against New Zealand and Australia.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-sri-lanka-pulls-off-sensational-draw-as-india-takes-series-1-0-1787828472642">IND vs SL: Sri Lanka pull off sensational draw as India take series 1-0</a>&nbsp;India’s last Test series against New Zealand ended in a 3-0 defeat, giving the Black Caps India’s first home Test series loss in 12 years.&nbsp;<h3>World Test Championship 2025-27 points table</h3>

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>M</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>D</th><th>Deduction</th><th>Pts</th><th>PCT</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Australia</td><td>10</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>96</td><td>80</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>36</td><td>75</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>52</td><td>72.22</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>40</td><td>55.56</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>11</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>68</td><td>51.52</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>24</td><td>33.33</td></tr><tr><td>England</td><td>14</td><td>5</td><td>8</td><td>1</td><td>14</td><td>50</td><td>29.76</td></tr><tr><td>West Indies</td><td>12</td><td>2</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>8</td><td>30</td><td>20.83</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>16</td><td>19.05</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Check the updated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table after India were held to a draw by Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo despite enforcing the follow-on.

India’s hopes of reaching the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) final suffered a setback after the second Test against Sri Lanka ended in a draw in Colombo on Thursday (Aug 27). The result left India fifth in the WTC standings with five wins and 68 points and their points percentage (PCT) also fell from 53.33 to 51.52. Australia remain at the top of the table after beating Bangladesh in the second Test at Mackay. The victory took their PCT to 80.00. Defending champions South Africa are second with 75.00, having won three of their four Tests. New Zealand are third with 72.22 after losing just one of their six matches. Bangladesh are fourth with a PCT of 55.56 following their heavy defeat to Australia. India are fifth on 51.52, while Sri Lanka are sixth with 33.33 after winning only one of their six Tests. England sit seventh with a PCT of 29.76. They have played 14 Tests, the most among all teams, winning five and losing eight. Their campaign has also been affected by a 14-point deduction for slow over rates. Pakistan are at the bottom with a PCT of 19.05 after their innings-and-103-run defeat to England in the first Test at Headingley. Also Read - IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Sonal Dinusha achieves rare feat with second century after follow-on West Indies are eighth with 20.83. They have won only two of their 12 Tests and have also lost two points due to over-rate offences. India will next travel to New Zealand for a two-Test series in Nov before hosting Australia for a five-Test series in early 2027. India will need a strong run of results in these seven matches to stay in the race for the WTC final. However, the challenge will be tough, especially against New Zealand and Australia. Also Read - IND vs SL: Sri Lanka pull off sensational draw as India take series 1-0 India’s last Test series against New Zealand ended in a 3-0 defeat, giving the Black Caps India’s first home Test series loss in 12 years. World Test Championship 2025-27 points table

Check the updated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table after India were held to a draw by Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo despite enforcing the follow-on.

WTC Points Table 2025-27: Where does India stand after Sri Lanka draw?

Sri Lanka’s middle-order batter Sonal Dinusha produced another outstanding performance against India, scoring his third century in his last four innings on Day 5 of the second Test on Thursday (Aug 27). Dinusha became only the third batter in Test cricket to score hundreds in both innings after his team was asked to follow on, joining India’s Vijay Hazare and Zimbabwe’s Andy Flower in the elite list. Hazare achieved the feat against Australia in Adelaide in 1948, while Flower did so against South Africa in Harare in 2001.&nbsp;The left-hander completed his century with a couple of runs through midwicket just after the Tea break and reached the landmark in 197 balls during Sri Lanka’s second innings.&nbsp;Dinusha also became only the third Sri Lankan batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test against India. Duleep Mendis had scored 105 in both innings in Chennai in 1982, while Aravinda de Silva made 146 and 120 in Colombo in 1997. Dinusha had scored 103 in the first innings of the ongoing Test before adding another hundred.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-sri-lanka-pulls-off-sensational-draw-as-india-takes-series-1-0-1787828472642">IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka pull off sensational draw as India take series 1-0</a>&nbsp;The century also made Dinusha only the third Sri Lankan to score three hundreds in a two-Test series. Aravinda de Silva and Kumar Sangakkara are the other Sri Lankan batters to achieve the feat.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/uae-batter-asif-khan-handed-15-month-ban-for-anti-doping-violation-1787827581610">UAE batter Asif Khan handed 15-month ban for anti-doping violation</a>&nbsp;Overall, Dinusha became the 12th batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test against India. He is also only the second batter since Jan 2015 to achieve the feat against India, after England’s Jonny Bairstow scored 106 and an unbeaten 114 at Edgbaston in 2022. &nbsp;

Sonal Dinusha continued his impressive form against India, registering his third century in four innings during the second Test in Colombo.

Sri Lanka’s middle-order batter Sonal Dinusha produced another outstanding performance against India, scoring his third century in his last four innings on Day 5 of the second Test on Thursday (Aug 27). Dinusha became only the third batter in Test cricket to score hundreds in both innings after his team was asked to follow on, joining India’s Vijay Hazare and Zimbabwe’s Andy Flower in the elite list. Hazare achieved the feat against Australia in Adelaide in 1948, while Flower did so against South Africa in Harare in 2001. The left-hander completed his century with a couple of runs through midwicket just after the Tea break and reached the landmark in 197 balls during Sri Lanka’s second innings. Dinusha also became only the third Sri Lankan batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test against India. Duleep Mendis had scored 105 in both innings in Chennai in 1982, while Aravinda de Silva made 146 and 120 in Colombo in 1997. Dinusha had scored 103 in the first innings of the ongoing Test before adding another hundred. Also Read - IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka pull off sensational draw as India take series 1-0 The century also made Dinusha only the third Sri Lankan to score three hundreds in a two-Test series. Aravinda de Silva and Kumar Sangakkara are the other Sri Lankan batters to achieve the feat. Also Read - UAE batter Asif Khan handed 15-month ban for anti-doping violation Overall, Dinusha became the 12th batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test against India. He is also only the second batter since Jan 2015 to achieve the feat against India, after England’s Jonny Bairstow scored 106 and an unbeaten 114 at Edgbaston in 2022.

Sonal Dinusha continued his impressive form against India, registering his third century in four innings during the second Test in Colombo.

IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Sonal Dinusha achieves rare feat with second century after follow-on

Sonal Dinusha proved to be the difference between India and Sri Lanka, scoring an unbeaten 133 off 264 balls to help the hosts secure a hard-fought draw in the second Test in Colombo on Thursday (Aug 27). India started the final day hoping to complete a 2-0 series win after taking a huge 213-run first-innings lead, however, Dinusha once again showed great determination and kept India’s bowlers at bay. Sri Lanka eventually extended their lead to 216 runs before declaring, after which both teams agreed to a draw.&nbsp;Sri Lanka ended the match at 429/9. India won the two-Test series 1-0 after their convincing victory in the first Test in Galle last week.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dinusha’s unbeaten century was his third hundred of the series. He had scored 103 in Sri Lanka’s first innings in this Test and made his maiden century in the opening Test in Galle.&nbsp;Starting the day at 229/6, Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha spent long periods at the crease to frustrate India on the fifth-day pitch.&nbsp;&nbsp;The duo added 112 runs for the seventh wicket, with Nuwantha scoring 46. Sri Lanka remained resilient despite being forced to follow on on the fourth day.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/uae-batter-asif-khan-handed-15-month-ban-for-anti-doping-violation-1787827581610">UAE batter Asif Khan handed 15-month ban for anti-doping violation</a>&nbsp;For India, Manav Suthar was the most successful bowler with 3/121 from 41 overs, while Ravindra Jadeja took 3/94 in 38.3 overs.&nbsp;<h3>WTC points table after IND vs SL, 2nd Test</h3>The result saw India remain fifth in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. They have now recorded five victories and two draws from 11 Tests, giving them a 51.52 per cent win rate, compared to 53.33 per cent before the Colombo Test.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/looking-like-tendulkar-bcci-vice-president-lauds-dinusha-s-consistent-run-in-colombo-1787825776764">‘Looking like Tendulkar’: BCCI vice-president lauds Dinusha’s consistent run</a>&nbsp;Australia are at the top with 80 per cent, followed by South Africa (75 per cent), New Zealand (72.22 per cent) and Bangladesh (55.56 per cent). Sri Lanka occupy sixth place with 33.33 per cent.&nbsp;India still have seven WTC matches to play, two against New Zealand and five against Australia. They will need to win at least five of these games and also depend on other results going in their favour to boost their chances.

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>M</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>D</th><th>Deduction</th><th>Pts</th><th>PCT</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Australia</td><td>10</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>96</td><td>80</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>36</td><td>75</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>52</td><td>72.22</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>40</td><td>55.56</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>11</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>68</td><td>51.52</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>24</td><td>33.33</td></tr><tr><td>England</td><td>14</td><td>5</td><td>8</td><td>1</td><td>14</td><td>50</td><td>29.76</td></tr><tr><td>West Indies</td><td>12</td><td>2</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>8</td><td>30</td><td>20.83</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>16</td><td>19.05</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Gautam Gambhir secured his first away Test series win as India head coach, with India drawing the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Sri Lanka’s lower order showed resilience throughout the final day to deny India a series clean sweep.

Sonal Dinusha proved to be the difference between India and Sri Lanka, scoring an unbeaten 133 off 264 balls to help the hosts secure a hard-fought draw in the second Test in Colombo on Thursday (Aug 27). India started the final day hoping to complete a 2-0 series win after taking a huge 213-run first-innings lead, however, Dinusha once again showed great determination and kept India’s bowlers at bay. Sri Lanka eventually extended their lead to 216 runs before declaring, after which both teams agreed to a draw. Sri Lanka ended the match at 429/9. India won the two-Test series 1-0 after their convincing victory in the first Test in Galle last week. Dinusha’s unbeaten century was his third hundred of the series. He had scored 103 in Sri Lanka’s first innings in this Test and made his maiden century in the opening Test in Galle. Starting the day at 229/6, Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha spent long periods at the crease to frustrate India on the fifth-day pitch. The duo added 112 runs for the seventh wicket, with Nuwantha scoring 46. Sri Lanka remained resilient despite being forced to follow on on the fourth day. Also Read - UAE batter Asif Khan handed 15-month ban for anti-doping violation For India, Manav Suthar was the most successful bowler with 3/121 from 41 overs, while Ravindra Jadeja took 3/94 in 38.3 overs. WTC points table after IND vs SL, 2nd Test The result saw India remain fifth in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. They have now recorded five victories and two draws from 11 Tests, giving them a 51.52 per cent win rate, compared to 53.33 per cent before the Colombo Test. Also Read - ‘Looking like Tendulkar’: BCCI vice-president lauds Dinusha’s consistent run Australia are at the top with 80 per cent, followed by South Africa (75 per cent), New Zealand (72.22 per cent) and Bangladesh (55.56 per cent). Sri Lanka occupy sixth place with 33.33 per cent. India still have seven WTC matches to play, two against New Zealand and five against Australia. They will need to win at least five of these games and also depend on other results going in their favour to boost their chances.

Gautam Gambhir secured his first away Test series win as India head coach, with India drawing the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Sri Lanka’s lower order showed resilience throughout the final day to deny India a series clean sweep.

IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka pull off sensational draw as India take series 1-0

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has praised Sri Lankan batter Sonal Dinusha for his impressive performances against India in the ongoing Test series, saying the 25-year-old could become a top Test batter for Sri Lanka and that he “looks like Tendulkar.”&nbsp;Earlier, Dinusha has scored two centuries in the series and continued his strong form with another century on the final day of the second Test. He also put together a century partnership with Keshara Nuwantha, helping Sri Lanka move closer to saving the match and avoiding a series whitewash.&nbsp;While Sri Lanka’s batting has been inconsistent, Dinusha has stood out with his patience, shot selection and ability to bat for long periods. He has scored 606 runs in nine innings across five Tests at an average of 86.57, with three centuries and two fifties.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-includes-sons-of-sehwag-and-dravid-in-india-u-19-one-day-squad-for-home-series-against-australia-u-19-1787824333498">BCCI includes Sehwag and Dravid in India U-19 one-day squad for home series against Australia U-19</a>&nbsp;Shukla praised the batter in a post on X, saying, “This Sonal of Srilanka is an amazing player. Looking like Tendulkar. Can be a wonderful test player in international cricket. @OfficialSLC”&nbsp;Dinusha has also joined Kumar Sangakkara and Dimuth Karunaratne as the third Sri Lankan batter to score 50 or more in all four innings of a two-match Test series.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-matteo-guendouzi-at-centre-of-brawl-after-fenerbahce-seal-champions-league-return-at-lyon-1787821695301">Guendouzi at centre of brawl vs Lyon after Fenerbahce return to Champions League</a>&nbsp;Sangakkara achieved the feat against Bangladesh at home in 2013 and England in 2014, while Karunaratne did so against South Africa in 2018.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Impressed by the youngster’s batting, Shukla praised Dinusha, saying the batter reminded him of Sachin Tendulkar, while backing him to become a fine Test cricketer in the future.

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has praised Sri Lankan batter Sonal Dinusha for his impressive performances against India in the ongoing Test series, saying the 25-year-old could become a top Test batter for Sri Lanka and that he “looks like Tendulkar.” Earlier, Dinusha has scored two centuries in the series and continued his strong form with another century on the final day of the second Test. He also put together a century partnership with Keshara Nuwantha, helping Sri Lanka move closer to saving the match and avoiding a series whitewash. While Sri Lanka’s batting has been inconsistent, Dinusha has stood out with his patience, shot selection and ability to bat for long periods. He has scored 606 runs in nine innings across five Tests at an average of 86.57, with three centuries and two fifties. Also Read - BCCI includes Sehwag and Dravid in India U-19 one-day squad for home series against Australia U-19 Shukla praised the batter in a post on X, saying, “This Sonal of Srilanka is an amazing player. Looking like Tendulkar. Can be a wonderful test player in international cricket. @OfficialSLC” Dinusha has also joined Kumar Sangakkara and Dimuth Karunaratne as the third Sri Lankan batter to score 50 or more in all four innings of a two-match Test series. Also Read - Guendouzi at centre of brawl vs Lyon after Fenerbahce return to Champions League Sangakkara achieved the feat against Bangladesh at home in 2013 and England in 2014, while Karunaratne did so against South Africa in 2018. With inputs from agencies

Impressed by the youngster’s batting, Shukla praised Dinusha, saying the batter reminded him of Sachin Tendulkar, while backing him to become a fine Test cricketer in the future.

‘Looking like Tendulkar’: BCCI vice-president lauds Dinusha’s consistent run in Colombo

Dhruv Jurel answered questions over his recent form with a calm unbeaten 115 as India declared at 503/9 to strengthen their position in the second Test against Sri Lanka on a rain-hit second day. Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar struck early to reduce Sri Lanka to 8/2 at stumps, with Kamil Mishara unbeaten on five and the hosts still trailing by 495 runs.&nbsp;The day belonged to Jurel, who scored 51 in the first innings of the series opener in Galle to end a drought of eight innings without a half-century. At the SSC, the 25-year-old played a superb 177-ball innings, showing patience, control and good shot selection.&nbsp;Jurel first joined hands with Rishabh Pant for a 112-run seventh-wicket stand that took India from 307 for six to 419. He then added 39 runs with Manav Suthar to take India past 500.&nbsp;Pant had initially taken the attack to Sri Lanka after returning to the crease following his retirement hurt on three on Sunday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Despite Sri Lanka’s pacers repeatedly bowling short at him, Pant scored a quick 63 from 81 balls. He reached his fifty with a six off Prabath Jayasuriya, but was dismissed soon after lunch while attempting a big shot against Keshara Nuwantha.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/afghanistan-name-15-member-squad-for-india-t20is-ibrahim-zadran-appointed-captain-1787573958652">Afghanistan name 15-member squad for India T20Is, Ibrahim Zadran appointed captain</a>&nbsp;Jurel then took charge and showed great maturity and handled both pace and spin comfortably and kept scoring without taking unnecessary risks.&nbsp;He reached his fifty from 97 balls, but rain stopped play when he was on 95. After almost two hours, Jurel returned to complete his century with a single off Asitha Fernando and reached the landmark in 171 balls.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-rishabh-pant-overtakes-adam-gilchrist-to-become-test-cricket-s-third-highest-six-hitter-1787571609554">Pant overtakes Adam Gilchrist to become Test cricket’s third-highest six-hitter</a>&nbsp;Jurel removed his helmet to celebrate, revealing a tattoo on his biceps that reads ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’, the famous slogan associated with former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.&nbsp;After reaching three figures, Jurel increased the tempo and hit two sixes off Fernando, one over long-off and another over square leg. India then crossed 500 before captain Shubman Gill declared.&nbsp;Rain limited India’s chances of taking more wickets before stumps, but Krishna and Suthar still removed Lahiru Udara and Jayasuriya to leave Sri Lanka struggling at 8 for two.

Jurel’s hundred and Pant’s explosive batting powered India to a commanding 503 before their bowlers reduced Sri Lanka to 8/2 at stumps on Day 2.

Dhruv Jurel answered questions over his recent form with a calm unbeaten 115 as India declared at 503/9 to strengthen their position in the second Test against Sri Lanka on a rain-hit second day. Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar struck early to reduce Sri Lanka to 8/2 at stumps, with Kamil Mishara unbeaten on five and the hosts still trailing by 495 runs. The day belonged to Jurel, who scored 51 in the first innings of the series opener in Galle to end a drought of eight innings without a half-century. At the SSC, the 25-year-old played a superb 177-ball innings, showing patience, control and good shot selection. Jurel first joined hands with Rishabh Pant for a 112-run seventh-wicket stand that took India from 307 for six to 419. He then added 39 runs with Manav Suthar to take India past 500. Pant had initially taken the attack to Sri Lanka after returning to the crease following his retirement hurt on three on Sunday. Despite Sri Lanka’s pacers repeatedly bowling short at him, Pant scored a quick 63 from 81 balls. He reached his fifty with a six off Prabath Jayasuriya, but was dismissed soon after lunch while attempting a big shot against Keshara Nuwantha. Also Read - Afghanistan name 15-member squad for India T20Is, Ibrahim Zadran appointed captain Jurel then took charge and showed great maturity and handled both pace and spin comfortably and kept scoring without taking unnecessary risks. He reached his fifty from 97 balls, but rain stopped play when he was on 95. After almost two hours, Jurel returned to complete his century with a single off Asitha Fernando and reached the landmark in 171 balls. Also Read - Pant overtakes Adam Gilchrist to become Test cricket’s third-highest six-hitter Jurel removed his helmet to celebrate, revealing a tattoo on his biceps that reads ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’, the famous slogan associated with former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. After reaching three figures, Jurel increased the tempo and hit two sixes off Fernando, one over long-off and another over square leg. India then crossed 500 before captain Shubman Gill declared. Rain limited India’s chances of taking more wickets before stumps, but Krishna and Suthar still removed Lahiru Udara and Jayasuriya to leave Sri Lanka struggling at 8 for two.

Jurel’s hundred and Pant’s explosive batting powered India to a commanding 503 before their bowlers reduced Sri Lanka to 8/2 at stumps on Day 2.

IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Dhruv Jurel shines as India dominate Day 2 in Colombo

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant surpassed former Australia great Adam Gilchrist to become the third-highest six-hitter in Test cricket on Monday (Aug 24). The milestone came during Pant’s 63-run knock off 89 balls in Colombo, where he struck six fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 70.79.&nbsp;Pant had already become the fourth player overall and the first Indian to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket during the previous Test. He now has 102 sixes in 52 Tests, moving past Gilchrist, who hit 100 sixes in 96 matches.&nbsp;Only former England captain Ben Stokes, with 138 sixes in 122 Tests and former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, with 107 sixes in 101 matches, are ahead of Pant on the list.&nbsp;Pant also continued his record-breaking run by overtaking India captain Shubman Gill to become India’s highest run-scorer in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). Pant has scored 2,948 runs in 42 matches and 74 innings at an average of 42.11 and a strike rate above 74. His tally also includes six centuries, 18 fifties and a highest score of 146.&nbsp;The wicketkeeper-batter also went past MS Dhoni to become the Indian wicketkeeper with most runs in away Tests. Pant now has 2,534 runs in 36 Tests and 64 innings at an average of 41.54, including six centuries and 11 fifties. Dhoni had scored 2,496 runs in 48 Tests.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-icc-penalises-jaiswal-asitha-fernando-after-colombo-test-altercation-1787568750698">IND vs SL: ICC penalises Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando after Colombo Test altercation</a>&nbsp;In three Tests and four innings this year, Pant has scored 249 runs at an average of 62.25 and a strike rate of 73.02. He has registered three fifties, with a best score of 81.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-to-take-on-panama-in-fifa-friendly-ahead-of-brazil-clash-1787566037063">India to take on Panama in FIFA friendly ahead of Brazil clash</a>&nbsp;Coming to the match, India declared their innings at 503/9, with Dhruv Jurel remaining unbeaten on 115 off 177 balls, including nine fours and two sixes.&nbsp;For Sri Lanka, Asitha Fernando was the pick of the bowlers with four wickets, while Prabath Jayasuriya and Keshara Nuwantha claimed two wickets each.

Rishabh Pant surpassed legendary Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist to become the third-highest six-hitter in Test cricket during India’s second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant surpassed former Australia great Adam Gilchrist to become the third-highest six-hitter in Test cricket on Monday (Aug 24). The milestone came during Pant’s 63-run knock off 89 balls in Colombo, where he struck six fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 70.79. Pant had already become the fourth player overall and the first Indian to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket during the previous Test. He now has 102 sixes in 52 Tests, moving past Gilchrist, who hit 100 sixes in 96 matches. Only former England captain Ben Stokes, with 138 sixes in 122 Tests and former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, with 107 sixes in 101 matches, are ahead of Pant on the list. Pant also continued his record-breaking run by overtaking India captain Shubman Gill to become India’s highest run-scorer in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). Pant has scored 2,948 runs in 42 matches and 74 innings at an average of 42.11 and a strike rate above 74. His tally also includes six centuries, 18 fifties and a highest score of 146. The wicketkeeper-batter also went past MS Dhoni to become the Indian wicketkeeper with most runs in away Tests. Pant now has 2,534 runs in 36 Tests and 64 innings at an average of 41.54, including six centuries and 11 fifties. Dhoni had scored 2,496 runs in 48 Tests. Also Read - IND vs SL: ICC penalises Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando after Colombo Test altercation In three Tests and four innings this year, Pant has scored 249 runs at an average of 62.25 and a strike rate of 73.02. He has registered three fifties, with a best score of 81. Also Read - India to take on Panama in FIFA friendly ahead of Brazil clash Coming to the match, India declared their innings at 503/9, with Dhruv Jurel remaining unbeaten on 115 off 177 balls, including nine fours and two sixes. For Sri Lanka, Asitha Fernando was the pick of the bowlers with four wickets, while Prabath Jayasuriya and Keshara Nuwantha claimed two wickets each.

Rishabh Pant surpassed legendary Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist to become the third-highest six-hitter in Test cricket during India’s second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

IND vs SL: Rishabh Pant overtakes Adam Gilchrist to become Test cricket’s third-highest six-hitter

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has confirmed that Rishabh Pant will be fit to bat on Day 2 of the Colombo Test after the wicketkeeper-batter retired hurt on Sunday (Aug 23). Pant was hit on his left wrist by a short delivery from Lahiru Kumara during the 58th over, soon after the tea break. He tried to pull the ball but only managed to glove it and immediately looked in pain. The physio came onto the field and applied an ice pack before Pant walked off. Ravindra Jadeja then came out to bat in his place.&nbsp;Speaking at the press conference after the day’s play, Kotak eased India’s concerns by confirming that Pant would return to the crease. “Rishabh Pant will be fine to bat tomorrow,” Kotak said.&nbsp;The news is a major boost for India, with Pant expected to continue his innings when required on the second morning.&nbsp;India finished Day 1 on 300 for five after choosing to bat first following the toss. Devdutt Padikkal was the standout performer, scoring 117 off 193 balls for his second century of the series. Shubman Gill also scored a half-century as India recovered from early setbacks.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/crowd-favourite-an-se-young-clinches-her-second-title-at-bwf-world-championships-1787492797944">Crowd favourite An Se-Young clinches her second title at BWF World Championships</a>&nbsp;Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul were dismissed early, but Padikkal and Gill steadied the innings with a 120-run partnership. Gill was dismissed shortly after reaching his fifty, while Padikkal continued to hold the innings together.&nbsp;India lost two more wickets in the final session. Padikkal fell shortly before the second new ball, while Jadeja was dismissed for 43 off the final over of the day. Dhruv Jurel was unbeaten on seven, with Saransh Jain on four at stumps.&nbsp;India will aim to score quickly on Day 2 and build a strong first-innings total, however, the increasing help for the spinners could make batting tougher.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-padikkal-s-second-successive-ton-puts-india-in-control-on-day-1-1787486820788">IND vs SL: Padikkal’s second successive ton puts India in control on Day 1</a>&nbsp;Pant’s return will add strength to India’s lower order and provide another experienced batter at an important stage of the innings. His ability to score quickly could prove useful, especially if the Sri Lankan bowlers begin to tire.&nbsp;For now, Jurel and Jain will look to add more runs before Pant returns to the crease. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will aim to take the remaining wickets quickly and stop India from posting a big first-innings total.

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed that Rishabh Pant will be fit to bat on Day 2 after the wicketkeeper-batter retired hurt with a wrist injury.

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has confirmed that Rishabh Pant will be fit to bat on Day 2 of the Colombo Test after the wicketkeeper-batter retired hurt on Sunday (Aug 23). Pant was hit on his left wrist by a short delivery from Lahiru Kumara during the 58th over, soon after the tea break. He tried to pull the ball but only managed to glove it and immediately looked in pain. The physio came onto the field and applied an ice pack before Pant walked off. Ravindra Jadeja then came out to bat in his place. Speaking at the press conference after the day’s play, Kotak eased India’s concerns by confirming that Pant would return to the crease. “Rishabh Pant will be fine to bat tomorrow,” Kotak said. The news is a major boost for India, with Pant expected to continue his innings when required on the second morning. India finished Day 1 on 300 for five after choosing to bat first following the toss. Devdutt Padikkal was the standout performer, scoring 117 off 193 balls for his second century of the series. Shubman Gill also scored a half-century as India recovered from early setbacks. Also Read - Crowd favourite An Se-Young clinches her second title at BWF World Championships Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul were dismissed early, but Padikkal and Gill steadied the innings with a 120-run partnership. Gill was dismissed shortly after reaching his fifty, while Padikkal continued to hold the innings together. India lost two more wickets in the final session. Padikkal fell shortly before the second new ball, while Jadeja was dismissed for 43 off the final over of the day. Dhruv Jurel was unbeaten on seven, with Saransh Jain on four at stumps. India will aim to score quickly on Day 2 and build a strong first-innings total, however, the increasing help for the spinners could make batting tougher. Also Read - IND vs SL: Padikkal’s second successive ton puts India in control on Day 1 Pant’s return will add strength to India’s lower order and provide another experienced batter at an important stage of the innings. His ability to score quickly could prove useful, especially if the Sri Lankan bowlers begin to tire. For now, Jurel and Jain will look to add more runs before Pant returns to the crease. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will aim to take the remaining wickets quickly and stop India from posting a big first-innings total.

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed that Rishabh Pant will be fit to bat on Day 2 after the wicketkeeper-batter retired hurt with a wrist injury.

IND vs SL: Will Rishabh Pant bat on Day 2? India coach provides injury update

Devdutt Padikkal scored his second century of the series as India recovered from a shaky start to finish the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo in a strong position. His 117 anchored the innings after India lost KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal early, with Shubman Gill also scoring a half-century as the visitors ended the day on 300 for five after winning the toss and opting to bat.&nbsp;Sri Lanka picked up two wickets in the final session, giving themselves some hope for the second day. However, India will be confident of building a big first-innings total, especially with batting conditions expected to be better on day two.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sri Lanka will look to remove India’s lower order quickly and make the most of the assistance available to their bowlers.&nbsp;India faced a few setbacks during the day, as Gill was dismissed soon after reaching his fifty, while Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being hit on the left forearm by Lahiru Kumara.&nbsp;Padikkal was also dismissed shortly before the second new ball, but his century had already put India firmly in control.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/men-s-hockey-world-cup-2026-how-can-india-reach-semifinals-after-1-3-loss-to-netherlands-1787483774252">Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026: How can India reach semifinals after 1-3 loss to Netherlands?</a><h3>Padikkal makes Sri Lanka pay</h3>Padikkal was given an early life when Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva dropped him at backward point when he was on one. The batter made full use of the opportunity and grew in confidence as his innings progressed.&nbsp;He brought up his fifty with a powerful pull against Kumara and showed good patience by leaving deliveries outside off stump. Padikkal reached his second century of the series before Keshara Nuwantha dismissed him.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-leg-spinner-karn-sharma-retires-from-all-forms-of-cricket-1787479175764">India leg-spinner Karn Sharma retires from all forms of cricket</a>&nbsp;The bowler got one to turn away sharply after pitching. Padikkal played back to the delivery, missed it completely and was bowled. He scored 117 from 193 balls, hitting 12 fours, before leaving the field.&nbsp;With Padikkal gone just before the second new ball, Sri Lanka will have a chance to put pressure on India’s lower order. India, meanwhile, will aim to add plenty of runs and build a total strong enough to put them in a position where they may only need to bat once.

Devdutt Padikkal struck his second successive century to put India in control on Day 1 in Colombo, with his 117 rescuing the visitors from early trouble before Sri Lanka hit back late in the day and Rishabh Pant suffered an injury.

Devdutt Padikkal scored his second century of the series as India recovered from a shaky start to finish the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo in a strong position. His 117 anchored the innings after India lost KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal early, with Shubman Gill also scoring a half-century as the visitors ended the day on 300 for five after winning the toss and opting to bat. Sri Lanka picked up two wickets in the final session, giving themselves some hope for the second day. However, India will be confident of building a big first-innings total, especially with batting conditions expected to be better on day two. Sri Lanka will look to remove India’s lower order quickly and make the most of the assistance available to their bowlers. India faced a few setbacks during the day, as Gill was dismissed soon after reaching his fifty, while Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being hit on the left forearm by Lahiru Kumara. Padikkal was also dismissed shortly before the second new ball, but his century had already put India firmly in control. Also Read - Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026: How can India reach semifinals after 1-3 loss to Netherlands? Padikkal makes Sri Lanka pay Padikkal was given an early life when Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva dropped him at backward point when he was on one. The batter made full use of the opportunity and grew in confidence as his innings progressed. He brought up his fifty with a powerful pull against Kumara and showed good patience by leaving deliveries outside off stump. Padikkal reached his second century of the series before Keshara Nuwantha dismissed him. Also Read - India leg-spinner Karn Sharma retires from all forms of cricket The bowler got one to turn away sharply after pitching. Padikkal played back to the delivery, missed it completely and was bowled. He scored 117 from 193 balls, hitting 12 fours, before leaving the field. With Padikkal gone just before the second new ball, Sri Lanka will have a chance to put pressure on India’s lower order. India, meanwhile, will aim to add plenty of runs and build a total strong enough to put them in a position where they may only need to bat once.

Devdutt Padikkal struck his second successive century to put India in control on Day 1 in Colombo, with his 117 rescuing the visitors from early trouble before Sri Lanka hit back late in the day and Rishabh Pant suffered an injury.

IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Padikkal’s second successive ton puts India in control on Day 1

Tempers flared in Colombo after Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal charged at Sri Lankan quick Asitha Fernando following his dismissal on day one of the ongoing second Test match. Just after Fernando’s inswinging delivery crashed into the wickets, dismissing well-set Jaiswal on 45, an animated celebration followed, but what happened right after made headlines for all the wrong reasons. &nbsp;As Jaiswal stood in disbelief after a faint inside edge led to his wicket – India’s second for the day – he returned to confront Asitha, who was busy celebrating with his teammates. Although nothing is on record, Jaiswal seemed to be triggered by some murmuring from the fast bowler. After which, he charged towards Asitha and touched his helmet on his face, only for the Sri Lankan players to separate the two. &nbsp;WATCH VIDEO BELOW –

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Earlier, Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first. India made one change to their playing XI that won the series opener in Galle, replacing Kuldeep Yadav with debutant Saransh Jain. Gill confirmed at the toss that Kuldeep was down with some infection, and thus remained unavailable for selection for the second Test.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-colombo-toss-saransh-jain-debut-kuldeep-1787458060728">IND vs SL 2nd Test: Saransh Jain debuts as India bat first in Colombo; Kuldeep misses out</a> &nbsp;Sri Lanka, on the other hand, also made a couple of changes to their side, handing debuts to opener Kamil Mishara, while also officially debuting Pasindu Sooriyabandara. The right-hander, however, played the previous Test, coming in as a concussion substitute for Dinesh Chandimal. &nbsp;Indian openers KL Rahul and Jaiswal added 37 for the first wicket before Lahiru Kumara broke the stand, sending Rahul packing on 18. India’s last match hero, Devdutt Padikkal, entered and began stitching a partnership with Jaiswal. Just when the two began feeling settled in the middle, a peach of a delivery from Asitha not only broke the partnership but also led to an ugly confrontation.

Tempers flared on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Colombo as Yashasvi Jaiswal charged at Asitha Fernando following his dismissal for 45. Watch the full video of the confrontation.

Tempers flared in Colombo after Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal charged at Sri Lankan quick Asitha Fernando following his dismissal on day one of the ongoing second Test match. Just after Fernando’s inswinging delivery crashed into the wickets, dismissing well-set Jaiswal on 45, an animated celebration followed, but what happened right after made headlines for all the wrong reasons. As Jaiswal stood in disbelief after a faint inside edge led to his wicket – India’s second for the day – he returned to confront Asitha, who was busy celebrating with his teammates. Although nothing is on record, Jaiswal seemed to be triggered by some murmuring from the fast bowler. After which, he charged towards Asitha and touched his helmet on his face, only for the Sri Lankan players to separate the two. WATCH VIDEO BELOW –

Tempers flared on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Colombo as Yashasvi Jaiswal charged at Asitha Fernando following his dismissal for 45. Watch the full video of the confrontation.

WATCH | Tempers flare in Colombo as Yashasvi Jaiswal charges at Asitha Fernando following dismissal

Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. For India, off-spinner Saransh Jain will make his Test debut while Kuldeep Yadav has missed out on selection. Sri Lanka too made a couple of forced changes, including handing debuts to opener Kamil Mishara and an official one to Pasindu Sooriyabandara, who was brought in as a concussion substitute for Dinesh Chandimal in the previous Test.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The feeling of making your Test Debut ✨<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja presents the Test cap to Saransh Jain 👏👏 Updates ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/r9FgXSdsMf">https://t.co/r9FgXSdsMf</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/SLvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SLvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/6H6KrUdSkU">pic.twitter.com/6H6KrUdSkU</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://x.com/BCCI/status/2091379755593646479?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Check out the playing XIs –</h3>India - Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Saransh Jain, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna &nbsp;Sri Lanka - Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella(w), Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara and Asitha Fernando&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gautam-gambhir-defends-india-test-form-trophies-wtc-qualification-colombo-1787393662287">‘Rankings don’t matter; my job is to win trophies’: Gautam Gambhir defends India’s Test slump</a><h3>Here’s what the two captains said at the toss:</h3>Shubman Gill (India captain) – “It looks like a much harder, much better surface compared to Galle. Galle was also a very good wicket, but I think as the game went on, it got a little bit slower and the ball started to turn. We're expecting the same, but I think for the first two or three days, I think it'll be a really good wicket to bat on. &nbsp;“Kuldeep, unfortunately, had some infections, so he misses out, and Saransh makes his debut for India.” &nbsp;Dhananjaya de Silva (Sri Lanka captain) – “Yes, of course (on bowling first), as Shubman said, it's quite harder than Galle. I thought, yeah, it's good for batting, and I don't mind it bowling because, cloud covers, maybe we can strike early and put them under pressure.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Yes, Kamil Mishara is debuting today, and yes, Pasindu is also playing today.”<h3>No Kuldeep in Colombo Test</h3>Amid growing speculations of Kuldeep falling out as the first-choice spinner across formats, especially in Tests, Gill confirmed that the unorthodox wicket-taker for India has been suffering from some infection and thus remained unavailable for selection.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">UPDATE: Mr Kuldeep Yadav has not fully recovered from his viral illness. He was unavailable for selection in the Playing XI for the second Test against Sri Lanka. However, he can take the field as a concussion substitute, if required. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/SLvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SLvIND</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://x.com/BCCI/status/2091378533218288063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In his place, India handed a debut to off-spinner Saransh, who will pair up with veteran Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar, who picked up his maiden Test 10-wicket haul in Galle. &nbsp;India won the series opener by 165 runs, aiming to beat Sri Lanka in the second Test and strengthen their WTC Final 2025-27 chances.

India won the toss and elected to bat in the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Off-spinner Saransh Jain makes his Test debut, replacing Kuldeep Yadav, while Sri Lanka hand debuts to Kamil Mishara and Pasindu Sooriyabandara.

Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. For India, off-spinner Saransh Jain will make his Test debut while Kuldeep Yadav has missed out on selection. Sri Lanka too made a couple of forced changes, including handing debuts to opener Kamil Mishara and an official one to Pasindu Sooriyabandara, who was brought in as a concussion substitute for Dinesh Chandimal in the previous Test.

India won the toss and elected to bat in the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Off-spinner Saransh Jain makes his Test debut, replacing Kuldeep Yadav, while Sri Lanka hand debuts to Kamil Mishara and Pasindu Sooriyabandara.

IND vs SL 2nd Test: Saransh Jain debuts as India bat first in Colombo; Kuldeep misses out

Shubman Gill-led India will face Sri Lanka in the second and final Test of the series from Sunday (Aug 23), with the visitors aiming to end a long wait for an overseas series win.India’s last Test series victory outside home conditions came against the West Indies in Jul 2023 and since then, they lost a series in Australia and drew series against South Africa and England. Their home defeats to New Zealand and South Africa also raised questions about the team’s red-ball form.&nbsp;However, India bounced back strongly in the first Test at Galle, beating Sri Lanka by 165 runs despite facing a tough challenge from the hosts’ spinners. The win came as a major boost for Gill’s side and head coach Gautam Gambhir after a difficult period in Test cricket.&nbsp;A 2-0 series sweep could further improve India’s position in the World Test Championship standings, as they could move up to fourth with 57.58 percentage points.&nbsp;Bangladesh currently occupy fourth place with 66.67 points after their win over Australia in Darwin. However, they could drop to fifth with 55.56 points if they lose the second Test against Australia in Mackay.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gautam-gambhir-defends-india-test-form-trophies-wtc-qualification-colombo-1787393662287">‘Rankings don’t matter; my job is to win trophies’: Gautam Gambhir defends India’s Test slump</a><h2>IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Match Details</h2><h2>When will the IND vs SL, 2nd Test be played?</h2>The second Test between India and Sri Lanka will get underway from Sunday (23 Aug, 2026). The toss will take place at 9:30 am IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bowling-extremely-well-india-coach-backs-kuldeep-ahead-of-second-test-vs-sri-lanka-1787319955605">'Bowling extremely well': India coach backs Kuldeep ahead of 2nd Test vs SL</a><h2>Where is the match being played?</h2>The match will be held at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.<h2>Where can fans watch the match on television?</h2>The live telecast of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka will be available on Sony Sports Network in India.<h2>Where to livestream IND vs SL, 2nd Test?</h2>The livestream of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka will be available on the SonLIV app and website.<h2>Squads</h2>India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill (captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Auqib Nabi, Dhruv Jurel, Gurnoor Brar and Saransh Jain&nbsp;Sri Lanka: Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya De Silva (captain), Sahan Arachchige, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella, Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Milan Ratnayake, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando and Vishwa Fernando

As the crucial Test clash between India and Sri Lanka approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

Shubman Gill-led India will face Sri Lanka in the second and final Test of the series from Sunday (Aug 23), with the visitors aiming to end a long wait for an overseas series win. India’s last Test series victory outside home conditions came against the West Indies in Jul 2023 and since then, they lost a series in Australia and drew series against South Africa and England. Their home defeats to New Zealand and South Africa also raised questions about the team’s red-ball form. However, India bounced back strongly in the first Test at Galle, beating Sri Lanka by 165 runs despite facing a tough challenge from the hosts’ spinners. The win came as a major boost for Gill’s side and head coach Gautam Gambhir after a difficult period in Test cricket. A 2-0 series sweep could further improve India’s position in the World Test Championship standings, as they could move up to fourth with 57.58 percentage points. Bangladesh currently occupy fourth place with 66.67 points after their win over Australia in Darwin. However, they could drop to fifth with 55.56 points if they lose the second Test against Australia in Mackay. Also Read - ‘Rankings don’t matter; my job is to win trophies’: Gautam Gambhir defends India’s Test slump IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Match Details When will the IND vs SL, 2nd Test be played? The second Test between India and Sri Lanka will get underway from Sunday (23 Aug, 2026). The toss will take place at 9:30 am IST. Also Read - 'Bowling extremely well': India coach backs Kuldeep ahead of 2nd Test vs SL Where is the match being played? The match will be held at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Where can fans watch the match on television? The live telecast of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka will be available on Sony Sports Network in India. Where to livestream IND vs SL, 2nd Test? The livestream of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka will be available on the SonLIV app and website. Squads India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill (captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Auqib Nabi, Dhruv Jurel, Gurnoor Brar and Saransh Jain Sri Lanka: Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya De Silva (captain), Sahan Arachchige, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella, Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Milan Ratnayake, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando and Vishwa Fernando

As the crucial Test clash between India and Sri Lanka approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

IND vs SL, 2nd Test: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

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