Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Jayasuriya Hosts Gambhir, Cricket Stars Before Second Test
Sanath Jayasuriya invited cricket stars to his home for dinner.
The gathering happened in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
India coach Gautam Gambhir attended.
Commentators Harsha Bhogle and Sanjay Manjrekar were also there.
Some former Sri Lankan players joined them.
Everyone talked, laughed, and shared cricket stories.
India had already beaten Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test.
The teams are preparing for their second Test, which starts Sunday.
Sanath Jayasuriya hosted Indian and Sri Lankan cricket figures at a dinner in Colombo.
Guests included India coach Gautam Gambhir and commentators Harsha Bhogle and Sanjay Manjrekar.
Former Sri Lanka players, including Russell Arnold, also attended the gathering.
Sri Lankan journalist Azzam Ameen shared photographs and described the evening on Instagram.
The dinner took place before India’s second Test against Sri Lanka, after India won the first by 165 runs.
- Who
- Former Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya hosted Gautam Gambhir, Harsha Bhogle, Sanjay Manjrekar, Russell Arnold, and other Indian and Sri Lankan cricket figures.
- What
- Jayasuriya held a dinner reception and reunion for cricket players, coaches, former players, and commentators.
- When
- Ahead of the India-Sri Lanka second Test, scheduled to begin Sunday.
- Where
- Sanath Jayasuriya’s residence in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Why
- The gathering allowed former players, coaches, and commentators to meet in a relaxed setting before the Test.
- Host
- Sanath Jayasuriya
- Location
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Notable guest
- Gautam Gambhir, India’s head coach
- Other guests
- Harsha Bhogle, Sanjay Manjrekar, and former Sri Lanka teammates including Russell Arnold
- First Test result
- India defeated Sri Lanka by 165 runs in Galle
- Upcoming match
- India vs Sri Lanka second Test, beginning Sunday
- Photos shared by
- Sri Lankan journalist Azzam Ameen on Instagram