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Keshara Nuwantha and Prabath Jayasuriya Fight Back as India Reach 460/9 in Galle

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s Keshara Nuwantha and Prabath Jayasuriya shared seven wickets between them, but India remained firmly in control after reaching 460 for 9 on day two of the first Test at Galle on August 16, 2026. Devdutt Padikkal converted his overnight 131 into 167, while Dhruv Jurel added 51 as India pushed towards a formidable first-innings total on another rain-interrupted day.

Devdutt Padikkal Hits 167 as India Take Control in Galle

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Devdutt Padikkal turned his maiden Test century for India into a commanding 167 on a rain-affected second day of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka, helping India reach 460 for 9. Padikkal’s approach was built around attacking spin, maintaining focus after reaching three figures and continuing to push the scoring rate as India looked to make the most of limited playing time.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 2 : India 460/9

GALLE, Sri Lanka — India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 2 : India finished Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at 460/9 after a rain-disrupted day at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, August 16. Devdutt Padikkal’s outstanding 167 and Dhruv Jurel’s determined 51 helped India build a huge first-innings total, while Sri Lanka fought back through debutant Keshara Nuwantha and left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya.

Cummins Opens Door to Australia Changes After Bangladesh Shock

DAVIN, Australia — Australia captain Pat Cummins has indicated that changes to the batting line-up could be discussed ahead of the second Test against Bangladesh after the visitors completed a historic nine-wicket victory on the fourth day. The defeat exposed Australia’s struggles with the bat and left the hosts with an unassailable 1-0 deficit in the two-match series.

Shanto Calls Bangladesh’s Australia Win Biggest

DARWIN, Australia — Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has described his team’s historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin as the country’s “biggest win so far in any format”. The result gave Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the two-match series after they defeated the world No. 1 Test side on home soil.