India handed a debut to Saransh Jain as captain Shubman Gill elected to bat first. The Indian team holds an unassailable 1-0 lead in the ongoing two-match series. Sri Lanka also introduces two new batters, Kamil Mishara and Pasindu Sooriyabandara. Kuldeep Yadav is unavailable due to a viral infection but can be a concussion substitute. The second Test commenced on Sunday with both teams announcing their playing XIs.

Saransh Jain, the Madhya Pradesh all-rounder, is poised to make his India debut in the second Test against Sri Lanka, with strong indications of his inclusion in the playing XI.

Kuldeep Yadav faced challenges on the Galle pitch, taking no wickets in his eleven overs. He was India's third spin option behind Jadeja and Suthar, who claimed fourteen wickets.…

With Sri Lanka planning to pick more left-handers, India may be inclined to hand off-spinner Saransh Jain a debut | Cricket