India, Sri Lanka toil hard at nets ahead of 2nd Test at Colombo

India coach Ravi Shastri gives instructions to KL Rahul during a practice session at the Sinhalease Sports Club Ground in Colombo. (AFP)

Updated on: Aug 02, 2017 7:55 PM IST

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India coach Ravi Shastri gives instructions to KL Rahul during a practice session at the Sinhalease Sports Club Ground in Colombo. (AFP)

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India go into the second Test knowing a victory will seal the series, as they already have a 1-0 lead. (Reuters)

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Sri Lanka desperately need a positive result this time around, having gotten thrashed in the first Test at Galle. (AP)

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Abhinav Mukund will likely make way for KL Rahul, as skipper Virat Kohli has confirmed that Rahul will play. (reuters)

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KL Rahul recovered from a virus and recently started training with the team. (reuters)

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Cheteshwar Pujara played an important knock in the last game. (REUTERS)

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Pujara will be looking to carry on his good form in the next game as well, as he is an integral part of India’s middle order in Tests. (AFP)

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Virat Kohli also played a valuable knock in the previous game and will look to continue leading from the front. (AP)

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For Sri Lanka, skipper Dinesh Chandimal returns to the side and his batting will be key to a side which underperformed severely in the last game. (AFP)

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Angelo Mathews will also be key to the batting; the former skipper was one of few who troubled India in the last game. (REUTERS)

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Rangana Herath, who will be available despite a finger injury, will need to do more to trouble the Indians with his spin. (AFP)