K.L. Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal struck unbeaten half-centuries as a steady India reached 197-1 at tea on the first day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday.

India's cricket team ramps up training in Galle, focusing on ambidextrous fielding and batting techniques ahead of the first Test.

India opts to bat first against Sri Lanka in the opening Test at Galle, with Padikkal replacing the injured Sudharsan.