Rishabh Pant has not taken the field on Day 3 (Tuesday, August 25) of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Dhruv Jurel, who scored a century in the first innings, has taken over the wicket-keeping duties for India after Pant suffered a painful wrist injury earlier in the match.
Team India, led by Shubman Gill, entered the third day in a strong position after declaring at a massive total of 503/9 on Monday, with centuries from Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel. Sri Lanka finished Day 2 at 8/2, trailing by 495 runs. Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar took two crucial wickets before stumps.
Rishabh Pant did not take the field at the start of Day 3, with Dhruv Jurel taking over the wicket-keeping duties for India. Jurel was included in the playing XI as a specialist batter.
Pant suffered a painful blow to his left wrist on Day 1. He retired hurt on three runs after being struck by a delivery from Sri Lanka fast bowler Lahiru Kumara and received medical treatment before leaving the field.
Despite the injury, Pant returned to bat on Day 2 and scored 63 off 89 balls, including six fours and two sixes. He even pulled a similar short delivery from Kumara for a six over fine leg and added a crucial 112-run partnership with Dhruv Jurel for the seventh wicket.
Dhruv Jurel Scores Unbeaten 115 After Surviving Nervous 90s
Dhruv Jurel scored his second Test century, remaining unbeaten on 115 off 177 balls, including nine fours and two sixes. The 25-year-old helped the team cross the 500-run mark. Jurel also added important partnerships with the lower order before India declared at 503/9.
Jurel endured a tense wait in the 90s, staying on 99 for 12 balls. In the 136th over, he played a straight drive off Asitha Fernando and attempted a quick single. The mid-off fielder missed the direct hit, allowing Jurel to complete a desperate dive and reach his century.
Jurel celebrated the milestone by removing his helmet and revealing his bicep tattoo, which reads “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan.” His celebration went viral across social media platforms.
India Dominate Sri Lanka After Strong Start in Colombo
India declared their first innings at 503/9 after 138 overs, putting Sri Lanka under pressure. The hosts finished Day 2 at 8/2 after losing Lahiru Udara and Prabath Jayasuriya. Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar took one wicket each as India made a strong start with the ball.
Jurel was originally selected as a specialist batter, with Rishabh Pant expected to keep wickets. Pant had retired hurt on three after being struck on the wrist by Lahiru Kumara on Day 1. He returned on Day 2 and scored half century.
India also have a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series after beating Sri Lanka by 165 runs in Galle. Jurel contributed 51 in the first innings of that match, while he was dismissed for one in the second innings. India will now look to build on their strong position in Colombo and push for another series victory.
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