Top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal's fine form continued as he scored 117 to help India reach 300-5 at stumps on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.

Sri Lanka's batting line-up is further weakened by the absence of Pathum Nissanka, who had wrist surgery in June.

Suthar, playing only his second Test, impressed with his line and length to ensure India a memorable win in their 600th Test match.

Left-hander Padikkal reached 131 not out in a chanceless innings as India batted themselves into a strong position after electing to bat first in the country's 600th Test.

The opening match will be played at the Galle International Stadium from August 15.

Sri Lanka's government took control of the island's cricket board on Wednesday, saying it was a temporary measure designed to pave the way for "structural reforms".

Sri Lanka's cricket board stepped down on Tuesday after the government asked the sporting body's executive committee to make way for a new administration, officials said.

Sri Lanka's government has urged the national cricket board's executive committee to make way for a new administration by this weekend, a board official told AFP on Wednesday.

Mitchell Santner led New Zealand's recovery with a captain's knock of 47 off 26 balls.

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Sri Lanka’s Viran Chamuditha created history as he recorded the highest score by an individual in an ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup innings when he racked up 192 against Japan in their first match of the 2026 edition in Windhoek on Sunday.

Authorities in Sri Lanka plan to arrest World Cup-winning cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga on corruption charges relating to his time as petroleum minister, a court was told Monday.

Zimbabwe were the third team in the tri-series but lost three of their four matches to finish bottom.

The players expressed fears for their safety following Tuesday's suicide bombing in the Pakistani capital, which killed 12 and wounded 27 outside a court.

Zimbabwe will feature in next month's Twenty20 international tri-series in Pakistan after Afghanistan withdrew over political tension with the host country, officials said Saturday.

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As the regional tournament shifts briefly to Abu Dhabi today, Sri Lanka and Pakistan face off Super Four clash, each coming off losses in their previous matches.

Sri Lanka left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage has made himself available for selection for today’s Asia Cup T20 Super Four clash against Bangladesh, just a day after the tragic passing of his father.

As it was such a personal and sensitive matter, the Sri Lankan team requested that no one ask questions about the tragedy.

That's what makes the Abu Dhabi fixture one of those rare moments multi-nation tournaments produce. Two sides fighting for survival, while a third watches nervously from afar.