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Went defensive too early': Pujara critiques Gill's captaincy in Colombo

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Went defensive too early': Pujara critiques Gill's captaincy in Colombo
Summary

Cheteshwar Pujara criticized Shubman Gill's captaincy on Day 4 of India's second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. As rain curtailed play, Sri Lanka reached 229 for 6, leading by 16 runs, after a solid counter-attack that saw them score 116 for one in the second session. Pujara highlighted that Gill's defensive strategy allowed Sri Lanka to stage a comeback, particularly during a crucial passage of play. India enforced the follow-on after Sri Lanka was bowled out for 290, taking a 213-run lead, but the decision to bat again was influenced by weather concerns. With one day remaining, India requires four wickets for victory.

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  • •Pujara questions Gill's defensive tactics during a pivotal session.
  • •Sri Lanka was 229 for 6, holding a 16-run lead.
  • •India enforced the follow-on after Sri Lanka's first innings score of 290.
  • •Pujara noted the impact of weather on the follow-on decision.
  • •India needs four wickets to win on the final day.
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  • 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — 'Went defensive too early': Cheteshwar Pujara questions Shubman Gill's captaincy on Day 4 of 2nd Test
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With just one day remaining for India to bowl out Sri Lanka and win the second Test, Cheteshwar Pujara questions Gill's captaincy.

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