Buoyant India Eye Series Sweep Against Injury-Hit Sri Lanka
India are expected to keep the same core after a 165-run win in Galle gave them a 1-0 lead and their 600th Test victory.
- On Sunday, India heads to the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo for the second Test with a 1-0 lead, seeking a series sweep to revive World Test Championship hopes.
- India secured their 600th Test victory in Galle after a convincing 165-run win, establishing the platform for the Colombo clash with momentum and confidence.
- Devdutt Padikkal, who scored 167 and 44 runs in Galle, is expected to retain his place, while spinner Manav Suthar remains central after claiming 10 wickets.
- Sri Lanka faces a major setback after ruling out batters Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, and Pathum Nissanka due to injuries, potentially handing a Test debut to Kamil Mishara.
- India's spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule stated the team may swap Kuldeep Yadav for Saransh Jain to counter left-handed batters, maintaining tactical flexibility for Colombo.
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India vs Sri Lanka Tests: India holds egde as Sri Lanka looks to draw level
In a batting unit that leant heavily on vice-captain K.L. Rahul and his Karnataka mate Padikkal, it is also time for Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Gill to join the party; while for Sri Lanka, the fixture offers a chance to draw level
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Times of IndiaBuoyant India eye series sweep against injury-hit Sri Lanka
India seeks a series sweep against Sri Lanka to improve World Test Championship standings. Victory in Colombo would boost their bid to reach the third WTC final. Devdutt Padikkal's century suggests he is a dependable number three option. Spinner Manav Suthar impressed with ten wickets in the opening test.
India's Likely Playing XI for Sri Lanka Test: Check Predicted 11 for IND vs SL Cricket Match in Colombo | 🏏 LatestLY
Ahead of the second India vs Sri Lanka Test in Colombo (August 23-27, 2026), discover India's likely playing XI. Sarfaraz Khan is set for a Test debut, replacing the injured Sai Sudharsan, while Devdutt Padikkal, a key performer from India's first Test victory, retains his spot. 🏏 India's Likely Playing XI for Sri Lanka Test: Check Predicted 11 for IND vs SL Cricket Match in Colombo.
IND Vs SL 1st Test: India’s Predicted Playing XI Against Sri Lanka In Colombo
India are likely to retain their winning combination for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, with Devdutt Padikkal expected to keep his place after his impressive Galle performance
The second and final Test match of the two-match Test series between Sri Lanka and India will be played tomorrow (23) at the Sinhala Sports Club Cricket Stadium, Colombo. The visiting Indian players, who have already won the series 1-0, will definitely go into this match in a relaxed mood. But that will not be the case for the Sri Lankan players. The first challenge they will face is to avoid another defeat against the Indian players in their ow…
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