Padikkal comes in as India opt to bat in Galle; Nuwantha debuts for Sri Lanka
Niroshan Dickwella has made a Test comeback after three years, while Kuldeep Yadav has been picked as one of the three frontline spinners by India
India have opted to bat in their 600th Test match against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium. The team, led by Shubman Gill, will become only the third team after England and Australia to reach this milestone.
Niroshan Dickwella has made a Test comeback for Sri Lanka after three years, while India have included three frontline spinners, one of whom is Kuldeep Yadav.
India's playing XI includes Devdutt Padikkal, who comes in for this match, and Manav Suthar. Sri Lanka have handed a debut to Nuwantha.
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