India’s decision to enforce the follow-on paid dividends as Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj struck to reduce Sri Lanka to 83/2 at lunch on day four. Sri Lanka still trail by 130 runs after being bowled out for 290.
Mohammed Siraj said he relishes the responsibility of leading India’s pace attack and is focused on building pressure on Sri Lanka despite struggling for rhythm after a two-month break. He also explained his approach to fast bowling in challenging conditions.
Manav Suthar claimed 6-55 in the second innings to help India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test at Galle. Suthar finished with 10 wickets as India took a 1-0 series lead.
India moved closer to victory in the first Test against Sri Lanka after reducing the hosts to 175/6 at lunch on day five in Galle. Ravindra Jadeja and Prasidh Krishna struck as Sri Lanka's resistance weakened.
India pacer Prasidh Krishna stressed the importance of keeping the ball dry and maintaining its shine to generate reverse swing in humid Sri Lankan conditions. He also backed disciplined line and length and urged the team to focus on one session at a time.
Sri Lanka needed just four deliveries to dismiss India for 462 on day three of the Galle Test. Asitha Fernando removed Prasidh Krishna for two, while Kuldeep Yadav remained unbeaten on 13 as India’s innings ended in less than three minutes.
India vice-captain KL Rahul praised Devdutt Padikkal after the left-hander hit his maiden Test century, a 167 against Sri Lanka. Rahul called the achievement special, while stressing preparation, teamwork and the need to remain focused as conditions become tougher.
Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal admitted his team’s bowling was inconsistent on day one against India and urged greater discipline from ball one. With India at 288/2, Chandimal stressed the importance of winning the two-Test series for their WTC hopes.
Persistent rain washed out the opening session of Day 2 in the India-Sri Lanka Test at Galle, with no ball bowled. India had ended Day 1 at 288/2, powered by Devdutt Padikkal’s unbeaten 131.
Ravindra Jadeja is happy with the dry Galle pitch but prefers a slow turner over a rank turner to contribute with the bat. The India all-rounder also discussed his batting evolution, overseas discipline and confidence among the younger generation.
Devdutt Padikkal credited determination and discipline for his unbeaten 131 against Sri Lanka in Galle. Returning to the Test side after November 2024, the India batter battled heat and fatigue to score his maiden Test century.
Heavy rain delayed the start of Day 2 of the India-Sri Lanka Test in Galle. India reached 288/2 on the opening day, with Devdutt Padikkal unbeaten on 131 and KL Rahul scoring 77 before retiring hurt.
