India's captain Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bat first against Sri Lanka in the opening Test of a two-match series in Galle on Saturday.
Devdutt Padikkal reportedly became the second Indian and the first to achieve an international Test century on August 15, finishing Day 1 undefeated.
Remarks made by TN BJP chief Nagenthran have been condemned by Ministers and TVK leaders, who described them as "uncivilised."
India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak stated that KL Rahul is “fine now” after the batter retired hurt with cramps during a Test against Sri Lanka.
