India secures 1-0 lead over Sri Lanka in Test series
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 7:34 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
India defeated Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test at Galle on August 19, 2026. Manav Suthar's 10-wicket haul and Devdutt Padikkal's 167 runs in the first innings were pivotal for India's victory, giving them a crucial boost in the ICC World Test Championship. Following the match, Gary Kirsten discussed his shared philosophy on Test cricket with Gautam Gambhir, emphasizing their mutual respect for the format. India now leads the series 1-0 with the second Test scheduled in Colombo.
- •India wins first Test in Galle by 165 runs
- •Suthar takes 10 wickets in the match
- •Padikkal scores 167 runs in first innings
- •Series leads to 1-0 for India
- •Kirsten and Gambhir discuss Test cricket coaching
- 7:34 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Strong values around Test cricket’: Gary Kirsten reveals key talking point with Gautam Gambhir in Galle
- 10:28 AMYahoo Sports — 'We value Test cricket': Gary Kirsten reveals conversation with Gautam Gambhir after India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs in Galle
"Gautam Gambhir and Gary Kirsten engaged in an enlightening conversation about the myriad challenges of coaching and the foundational principles of Test cricket. With Gambhir leading India and Kirsten at the helm for Sri Lanka, their aligned perspectives on team strategies emerged. Gambhir's impressive coaching record is complemented by Kirsten's previous support of him, while India recently enjoyed a memorable victory against Sri Lanka in the Galle Test.
"While he might have made his name in white ball cricket, Gautam Gambhir like Test matches must as much as any purist Gary Kirsten revealed.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 7:34 AM‘Strong values around Test cricket’: Gary Kirsten reveals key talking point with Gautam Gambhir in Galle
Gautam Gambhir and Gary Kirsten engaged in an enlightening conversation about the myriad challenges of coaching and the foundational principles of Test cricket. With Gambhir leading India and Kirsten at the helm for Sri Lanka, their aligned perspectives on team strategies emerged. Gambhir's impressive coaching record is complemented by Kirsten's previous support of him, while India recently enjoyed a memorable victory against Sri Lanka in the Galle Test.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 10:28 AM'We value Test cricket': Gary Kirsten reveals conversation with Gautam Gambhir after India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs in Galle
While he might have made his name in white ball cricket, Gautam Gambhir like Test matches must as much as any purist Gary Kirsten revealed.
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