India opt to bat in Galle opener against Sri Lanka

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - International Test Match Series - Fifth Test - England v India - Kia Oval, London, Britain - July 31, 2025 India's Shubman Gill in action Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo 15 Aug 2026 12:17PM Aug 15 : India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat against Sri Lanka in the opening test in Galle on Saturday.• India hope to sweep the two-test series to boost their chances of making the World Test Championship final.• India's 600th test is also the 50th test at Galle.• India pick three spinners on a venue famous for offering turn. • Niroshan Dickwella will keep wicket for Sri Lanka in his comeback.• Spin-bowling all-rounder Keshara Nuwantha debuts for Sri Lanka. Source: Reuters