Galle International Cricket Stadium: India have won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The encounter marks a milestone moment as the picturesque coastal venue plays host to its 50th Test match.
India is also playing its 600th Test match on the day the country marks its 80th Independence Day. After winning the toss, India confirmed that they have picked Devdutt Padikkal at number three in place of B Sai Sudharsan, with Ravindra Jadeja returning and teaming up with Kuldeep Yadav and Manav Suthar for the spin bowling department.
“Looks like a good wicket and the weather also looks good, so hopefully it's gonna be a good day of cricket for us. We've got five bowlers, two fast bowlers and three spinners. Very big honour for me, every time you get an opportunity to lead your country, and even more so special on this occasion. Independence Day for us and 600th Test match, so looking forward,” he said.
