Sooriyabandara was compact against the quicks and deadly against the spinners. He swept with great effect, while Indian spinners were guilty of not bowling the right length often enough to create chances. The sweep is an effective shot when played well, but on a fourthday pitch it is not without risk. To Indias irritation, the few times when the top edge was found, the ball fell in no mans land. But this wasnt just down to luck. Sooriyabandara had worked the ball around so well that Shubman Gill was tentative with his field placings.

India remains in control despite Sri Lanka's spirited resistance on Day 3, with the hosts trailing by 238 runs after scoring 257/6 against India's commanding 503/9 declared.

Sri Lanka were fighting hard to avoid the follow-on when rain brought an early end to play on day three of the second Test against India on Tuesday, with the hosts on 265-8.

India enforced the follow-on after bowling out Sri Lanka for 290 on day four. Sonal Dinusha scored 103, his second century of the series, as the last batter dismissed. Debutant…

After declaring at 503/9, India successfully bowled Sri Lanka out for 290, leading to a 213-run deficit for the visitors. Notably, Sonal Dinusha's remarkable century gave Sri…

Sri Lanka showed resilience against India on Day 4 of the 2nd Test at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo

Sooriyabandara was compact against the quicks and deadly against the spinners. He swept with great effect, while Indian spinners were guilty of not bowling the right length often…