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

Updated On Aug 02, 2017 07:55 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) View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) View Photos in a new improved layout
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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)

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