India aims to break a three-year drought for an overseas Test victory as they prepare to take on Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo.
It has been over three years since India last secured a Test series win away from home, which occurred against the West Indies in July 2023. Since then, they have faced a series loss in Australia and drawn series against both South Africa and England.
Additionally, home losses to New Zealand and South Africa during this timeframe have sparked concerns regarding the team’s consistency in the longest format. Nevertheless, Shubman Gill’s squad has regained their confidence with a commanding win in the first Test.
India navigated a tough Galle pitch, where Sri Lanka’s spinners posed challenges for the visiting batsmen, to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are expected to play crucial roles in India’s aspirations for the second Test, with significant contributions from both the captain and opener likely to bolster the batting lineup.
The victory in Galle also offered much-needed relief to the team and head coach Gautam Gambhir after a series of disappointing home performances. India now seeks to maintain that momentum and secure their first overseas Test series win in three years.
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When and where will the second Test between India and Sri Lanka take place?
The second Test of the two-match series between India and Sri Lanka will be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo from Sunday, August 23.
What time will the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test start?
The first day of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka will begin at 10 am IST.
Which TV channel will telecast the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test in India?
The second Test between India and Sri Lanka, starting in Colombo on August 23, will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network in India. Fans can also catch the India vs Sri Lanka 2026 2nd Test match through livestreaming on the SonyLiv website and app in India.
Squads
India: Shubman Gill (Captain), KL Rahul (Vice-Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi, Sarfaraz Khan.
Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Sahan Arachchige, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella, Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Milan Rathnayaka, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando.