Live Cricket Score, India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Day 2

Live Cricket Score, India vs Sri Lanka: India and Sri Lanka battle it out on the second day of the third and final Test at SSC, Colombo. (Source: AP)

India take on Sri Lanka on Day 2 of the third and final Test match at the SSC, Colombo on Saturday.  India were recovering well after the fall of early wickets as they reached 50/2 when heavy rains interrupted play. Sri Lanka, earlier, won the toss and opted to field and their pacer bowled nicely to make early inroads in the morning session. Catch the live updates and score of the match HERE.

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Day 1 Recap

Day 1: Downpour after run trickle

Live Cricket Score, India vs Sri Lanka: No play was possible after rain forced players off the field in the morning session. (Source: AP)

Rows of men spread around the vast SSC outfield on Friday, manually manoeuvring the collected rainwater off the covers so as to ensure there is no spillage. From the top it was almost like watching a swarm of bees going about their business with precision and impeccable enterprise.

Life around the bend in Sri Lanka

Live Cricket Score, India vs Sri Lanka: Tharindu Kaushal could well be Sri Lanka’s poster boy for the ‘clean action’ movement that has gripped its cricket at all levels.

If Muttiah Muralitharan was a young upcoming spinner coming through the ranks in Sri Lanka today, there’s a good chance he might have never even made it to international cricket. For long the island has been renowned for producing spinners that have both charmed and mesmerised the cricket world. At the same time, these spinners have also routinely come under extreme scrutiny with regards to the legitimacy of their bowling actions.

Playing fast bowling is Cheteshwar Pujara’s strength: Sanjay Bangar 

Live Cricket Score: India vs Sri Lanka: Cheteshwar Pujara made his way back into the Indian team after playing his last Test in December 2014 in Melbourne. (Source: PTI)

India’s batting coach Sanjay Bangar on Friday lauded his batsmen for adapting quickly to team’s requirements by coming out to bat at any position they are asked to.