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India-Sri Lanka Test cricket series

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India is touring Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series in August 2026, following the appointment of former India head coach Gary Kirsten as Sri Lanka’s new Test coach. During the first Test at Galle, Rishabh Pant became the fastest player globally to reach 100 Test sixes (4,918 balls) and the first Indian or Asian cricketer to achieve the feat. His performance also made him India’s highest-scoring batter in World Test Championship (WTC) history with 2,885 runs. While his aggressive shot selection drew some criticism from former batter Mohammad Kaif, his second-innings 66 helped India set a target of 372 and secure a 165-run victory. In the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Stadium in Colombo, Pant continued his record-breaking form by surpassing MS Dhoni for the most runs scored by an Indian wicketkeeper in away Tests or at neutral venues, reaching 2,534 runs. However, injury concerns mounted after he was struck on the left wrist on Day 1 and sustained a right shoulder injury on Day 2. Consequently, Pant was seen in a sling and removed from wicketkeeping duties, with Dhruv Jurel taking over behind the stumps. Jurel contributed an unbeaten 115 to aid India’s first-innings total of 503/9. ~~Following his strong series performance, Pant rose to seventh place in the ICC Men's Test batting rankings.~~ As the match progressed into Day 3, India maintained control despite mounting health challenges. Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj left the field on Day 4 after suffering a suspected rib injury following a heavy landing. Sri Lanka showed resilience in their second ~~Test progressed,~~ innings, led by Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Sonal Dinusha, who remained unbeaten on 85. By the end of Day 3, Sri Lanka ~~fought~~ reached 265/8, trailing India by 238 runs. Heavy rain forecasts for Day 4 threaten to ~~avoid~~ force a ~~follow-on while facing potential rain interference in Colombo.~~ draw and impact India’s ability to force a result.

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