Sri Lanka's Mendis, Chandimal out of second test against India, says coach Kirsten
- On Tuesday, Sri Lanka reached 265 for eight at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, trailing India's first-innings total of 503 by 238 runs.
- India's bowlers dominated the top order, leaving Sri Lanka vulnerable at 35 for three early in the innings.
- Pasindu Sooriyabandara scored a resilient 80, sharing an 87-run third-wicket partnership with Kamindu Mendis, while Sonal Dinusha remained unbeaten on 85.
- Rain forced an early end to play on Tuesday, with Dinusha and Lahiru Kumara remaining at the crease at stumps.
- The hosts require 38 runs to avoid the follow-on, with two wickets remaining to narrow the 238-run deficit against India.
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Colombo Test: Dinusha puts strong resistance but India in drivers' seat
India retained a firm grip on the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, despite Sonal Dinusha's unbeaten 85, with the hosts still facing the prospect of a follow-on after rain and bad light ended play early on day three.
Sri Lanka ring in crucial changes, name squad for upcoming second Test against India in Colombo
With Sri Lanka all set to take on India in the second and final Test of the ongoing series between the two sides, SLC (Sri Lanka Cricket) came forward and named their squad for the upcoming clash, bringing in two changes.
Kamil Mishara, Sahan Arachchige added to Sri Lanka squad for 2nd Test against India - The Tribune
Kamil Mishara and Sahan Arachchige have been added to Sri Lanka's Test squad ahead of the second Test against India in Colombo, as the hosts look to bounce back from their 165-run defeat in the series opener in Galle, according to the ICC website.
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