India’s warm-up win over Sri Lanka XI brings key positives as Shubman Gill returns, Padikkal shines and pacers impress ahead the first Test in Galle

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.

Update: Captain Shubman Gill sustained an impact injury to his right ring finger during India's practice on Thursday. As a precautionary measure, he will not take the field on Day…

Fifties from the openers saw the host team finish the opening day of the three-day warm-up match on 363/8 | Cricket