The 2 test match series between India and Sri Lanka has started. The first match is being played at Galle International Stadium. Indian captain Shubman Gill has won the toss and decided to bat first. Team India has come with 3 spinners. Manav Suthar is also playing along with Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav. The fast bowling department has Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. None of the three Gurnoor Brar, Aaqib Nabi and Manav Suthar have got a chance to debut.
Sarfaraz did not get a chance
Sarfaraz Khan, who came into the team in place of injured Sai Sudarshan, also could not make a place in the playing XI. Devdutt Padikkal is going to land at number-3. Padikkal had played a century in the warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI. Dhruv Jurel has been placed in the lower order. Jurel could come in at sixth or seventh. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal will open the innings. Captain Gill will come fourth and after him Rishabh Pant will come fifth.
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Sri Lanka handed debut cap to this player
Sri Lankan captain Dhananjay de Silva said during the toss that he also wanted to bat first. Niroshan Dickwella, who is returning to the Test team after a long time, has returned to the direct playing XI. Sri Lanka has handed the debut cap to off-spin all-rounder Keshara Nuwantha. He took 3 wickets in the warm-up match against India. Prabhat Jayasuriya will take charge of the spin department. Sonal will be supported by Dinusha and Nuvantha. Lahiru Kumara will lead the fast bowling.
Where will India vs Sri Lanka match be seen on mobile?
The India vs Sri Lanka Test series is being telecast live on Sony Sports Network. To enjoy the match on TV, you will have to tune into Sony Sports Network. Live matches can also be enjoyed on DD Free Dish. To watch the match on mobile, you will have to go to Sony Liv app. Live streaming facility is available on Sony Liv app and website.
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Playing XI of both the teams:
India – Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Manav Suthar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
Sri Lanka – Lahiru Udara, Nishan Madushka, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjay de Silva (captain), Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella (wicketkeeper), Keshara Nuwantha, Prabhat Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando.