Colombo, Aug 27, 2026 (AFP) - Defiant Dinusha helps Sri Lanka draw second India Test

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2026-08-27

Sonal Dinusha hit an unbeaten 133 as Sri Lanka staged a stunning comeback to draw the second Test against India in Colombo on Thursday. Sri Lanka declared their second innings on 429-9 in the final session on day five after being made to follow on and the teams then shook hands before the 15 mandatory overs began. India won the opening Test and claimed the two-match series 1-0. "I don't think we could have done anything differently," said India s......

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