'Test cricket won': Shubman Gill after Sri Lanka force draw in Colombo
Following a thrilling second Test match, India captain Shubman Gill hailed the outcome as a victory after Sri Lanka's determined resistance led to a draw. The Sri Lankan team batted fiercely for 154 overs, earning a hard-fought tie. Gill commended their fighting spirit and particularly noted the potential of spinner Manav Suthar for upcoming Indian squads. This match secured India's series win at…
New Delhi: India's Shubman Gill hailed Test cricket as the victor after Sri Lanka managed to force a draw in the second Test in Colombo on Thursday. Despite India's strong performance, Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha's remarkable innings - his second century of the match - saw the home team survive a daunting 154 overs. The result saw India clinch a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series.
Gill emphasized that India had done everything in their power to break Sri Lanka's resistance, fielding for approximately 150 overs, but could not change the outcome. He acknowledged the challenging weather conditions and reflected that decisions like enforcing the follow-on could only be made in hindsight. Gill praised Sri Lanka's resilience, acknowledging it as a positive for India to learn from.
He also commended left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, expecting him to play a significant role in India's future cricket endeavors.
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