India opt to bat in Galle opener against Sri Lanka
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Aug 15 : India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat against Sri Lanka in the opening test in Galle on Saturday.
• India hope to sweep the two-test series to boost their chances of making the World Test Championship final.
• India’s 600th test is also the 50th test at Galle.
• India pick three spinners on a venue famous for offering turn.
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• Niroshan Dickwella will keep wicket for Sri Lanka in his comeback.
• Spin-bowling all-rounder Keshara Nuwantha debuts for Sri Lanka.
Source: Reuters
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