Padikkal comes in as India opt to bat in Galle; Nuwantha debuts for Sri Lanka

Niroshan Dickwella has made a Test comeback after three years, while Kuldeep Yadav has been picked as one of the three frontline spinners by India

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 th

Galle may not offer the raging turner many expected, with the pitch looking set to reward batting early before spin comes into play. India, meanwhile, appear inclined towards the safer three-spinner combination, prioritising batting depth and variety.

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