DATA CRUNCHSonal Dinusha and an effective blueprint that negated India's spin threat

Despite challenging entry points that could have tested his resolve, Dinusha responded admirably - and there was a method to his returns

 

Despite challenging entry points that could have tested his resolve, Dinusha responded admirably - and there was a method to his returns

RISE OF A STARSonal Dinusha: The making of a methodical Sri Lankan gem

Sri Lanka's latest batting talent is more than just that. A few coaches who've seen Dinusha through his journey offer an insightful peek into his world

 

Sri Lanka's latest batting talent is more than just that. A few coaches who've seen Dinusha through his journey offer an insightful peek into his world

India tour of Sri Lanka, 2026When LBW and bowled are not in play, it becomes easier to bat - Gill

India captain praised Sri Lanka for their defiance but refused the notion that he shouldn't have enforced follow-on

 

India captain praised Sri Lanka for their defiance but refused the notion that he shouldn't have enforced follow-on

India tour of Sri Lanka 2026A humbling experience in patience, luck and potency

The draw was neither entirely down to India's bowling quality nor the conditions in play. The truth lies somewhere in between

 

The draw was neither entirely down to India's bowling quality nor the conditions in play. The truth lies somewhere in between

India tour of Sri Lanka 2026Stats: Dinusha leads Sri Lanka’s epic resistance in a gritty draw

This was just the fourth time that Sri Lanka managed to draw a Test while following on, in 28 attempts

 

This was just the fourth time that Sri Lanka managed to draw a Test while following on, in 28 attempts

India tour of Sri Lanka, 2026WTC scenarios: India in tricky territory after drawn Colombo Test

The drawn Test at Colombo SSC means India end the Sri Lanka tour with 16 points rather than the 24 on offer

 

The drawn Test at Colombo SSC means India end the Sri Lanka tour with 16 points rather than the 24 on offer

India tour of Sri Lanka, 2026Unyielding Dinusha, spirited tail hold off India to save Colombo Test

In a seven-hour vigil, Dinusha remained unbeaten on 133 and, with handy lower order support, ensured India didn't bat a second time

 

In a seven-hour vigil, Dinusha remained unbeaten on 133 and, with handy lower order support, ensured India didn't bat a second time

India tour of Sri Lanka, 2026India seize control as Sri Lanka's resistance crumbles in final session

Bowled out for 290 and asked to bat again, Sri Lanka have plenty of work to do on the final day

 

Bowled out for 290 and asked to bat again, Sri Lanka have plenty of work to do on the final day

India tour of Sri Lanka, 2026A Day 3 that didn't move enough

India picked six wickets, Sri Lanka scored 257 runs; neither can claim to be in full control as rain adds uncertainty to what remains in the Colombo Test

 

India picked six wickets, Sri Lanka scored 257 runs; neither can claim to be in full control as rain adds uncertainty to what remains in the Colombo Test

India tour of Sri Lanka, 2026India tighten hold on Colombo Test despite Dinusha fightback

Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar took three apiece as Sri Lanka ended the day trailing by 238 runs

 

Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar took three apiece as Sri Lanka ended the day trailing by 238 runs