Kuldeep Yadav skipped bowling in the second innings of a warm-up game against Sri Lanka Cricket XI to evaluate his body after a demanding workload, clarified coach Sairaj Bahutule.

Sri Lanka's Ravindu Rasantha and Nishan Madushka struck impressive half-centuries, challenging India's bowlers during the three-day warm-up game in Colombo.

Sri Lanka posted 363 for 8 on day one of the warm-up match. Young Sri Lankan batters showed ease against the Indian bowling attack. Kuldeep Yadav-led spinners staged a recovery in…