Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul's unbeaten 150-run partnership propelled India to a commanding 197/1 at tea, dismantling Sri Lanka's bowling attack with aggressive stroke play.

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.

India reached 197 for one wicket at Tea on day one. Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul added 150 runs for the second wicket. Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out for 32 runs in the first…