Dhruv Jurel’s Century and Late Wickets Put Sri Lanka on the Back Foot

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — India took firm control of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Day 2 after Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 115 powered the visitors to 503 for 9 declared. Sri Lanka’s reply then suffered an immediate setback, with Lahiru Udara and nightwatchman Prabath Jayasuriya dismissed as the hosts ended the rain-affected day at 8 for 2.

‘Take Me to the IPL’: Niroshan Dickwella’s Banter With Jaiswal Ends in Wicket

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Niroshan Dickwella’s lively exchange with Yashasvi Jaiswal added an entertaining subplot to the final stages of Sri Lanka’s first Test against India, but the wicketkeeper-batter was dismissed by Prasidh Krishna only moments after the conversation. India eventually completed a 165-run victory after bowling Sri Lanka out for 206 while chasing 372.