Team India marks 600th Test match in Galle amid rain concerns

Team India is participating in its 600th Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle, marking a significant milestone as only Australia and England have played more Tests. Ahead of the match, captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir led the team in hoisting the Indian national flag to celebrate India's 80th Independence Day.

Weather conditions have significantly impacted the match, with heavy rain disrupting play during the first two days. After scoring 288 for 2 on the first day, India reached 460 for 9 by the end of the second day, as Sri Lankan bowlers took seven wickets following the introduction of a new ball.

The outcome of this match is critical for India's World Test Championship (WTC) aspirations. Currently ranked fifth in the standings with 48.15 points, a draw would leave India with 46.67 points, making a spot in the WTC final difficult given their upcoming matches in New Zealand and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.