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India Chooses to Bat First Against Sri Lanka in Opening Test
sábado, 15 de agosto de 2026
Fuente: thehindu.com
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India's cricket team, led by captain Shubman Gill, opted to bat first in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, with Devdutt Padikkal replacing the injured Sai Sudharsan.
On August 15, 2026, India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and decided to bat first in the opening Test match against Sri Lanka at Galle.
India made one change to their lineup, with Devdutt Padikkal stepping in for the injured Sai Sudharsan. The team includes players such as KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant, while Sri Lanka introduced Keshara Nuwantha as a debutant in their squad.
The Indian team retained most of their players from their previous Test against Afghanistan in June, aiming to start the two-match series on a strong note.
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