India Reaches 300/5 on Day 1 of Colombo Test

India finished the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo at 300/5, with Devdutt Padikkal anchoring the innings with a score of 117.

Skipper Shubman Gill contributed a half-century, reaching the milestone of 3,000 Test runs, while Sri Lankan bowler Asitha Fernando claimed three wickets during the day's play.

Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant retired hurt on 3 after sustaining a wrist injury, though batting coach Sitanshu Kotak stated he is expected to be fit to resume batting on Monday.