Shubman Gill defends follow-on decision as Sri Lanka draw 2nd Test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

In the 2nd Test in Colombo, Shubman Gill defended his decision to enforce a follow-on as Sri Lanka batted for 154 overs to secure a draw, ending the series 1-0 in India's favor. Sri Lanka, led by Sonal Dinusha's unbeaten 133, managed to recover after India's strong first innings lead of 213 runs. Gill acknowledged the match's challenges and noted that the experience offered valuable lessons for his captaincy. He remained positive about India's prospects for the World Test Championship final despite the missed victory.
- •Sri Lanka salvaged a draw after batting 154 overs.
- •Sonal Dinusha scored an unbeaten 133, anchoring the effort.
- •India enforced the follow-on after a 213-run lead.
- •The series concludes with India winning 1-0.
- •Gill expressed confidence in India's future WTC chances.
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — 'Don’t think follow-on backfired': Shubman Gill defends decision to enforce follow-on as Sri Lanka save 2nd Test in Colombo
"Shubman Gill defended his decision to enforce the follow-on after Sri Lanka batted 154 overs to salvage a draw in the 2nd Test.
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