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Galle International Stadium: Rain made its presence felt on Day 2 of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium as a session and a half was washed out due to the downpour in Galle. While the rain played hide and seek with the two teams, India still ended the second day well on top of the hosts, having scored 460/9. Kuldeep Yadav (12*) and Prasidh Krishna (1*) went back unscathed, as all eyes will be on the visitors to see whether they decide to declare their innings or not.

The start of the day was delayed due to frequent showers. The lunch was taken early and the start of the play was only possible at 2:35 PM IST. Only 43 overs were bowled, and the visitors made 172 more runs to their overnight total of 288/2. The players and fans hope for some relaxation from the heavens on Day 3; however, the forecast points out to an entirely different prediction.   Read More...