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India Team Hosted At India House Ahead Of Second Test
India’s cricket team visited India House in Colombo for a special dinner.
Santosh Jha, India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, hosted the team.
The team had arrived in Colombo earlier in the week.
Shubman Gill is leading the Indian side.
India already won the first Test against Sri Lanka by 165 runs.
That means India cannot lose the series.
The second and final Test starts on Sunday.
India also wants more wins to improve its chances of reaching the World Test Championship final.
India’s men’s cricket team attended a dinner hosted by High Commissioner Santosh Jha in Colombo.
The gathering took place at India House after the team arrived in the Sri Lankan capital.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India shared photographs and details of the event on social media.
India lead the two-match Test series after defeating Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the opening match.
The second and final Test begins Sunday, with India pursuing wins to stay in contention for the World Test Championship final.
- Who
- India’s men’s cricket team, led by Shubman Gill, and High Commissioner Santosh Jha.
- What
- The Indian team attended a dinner hosted at India House ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka.
- Where
- India House in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- When
- After the team arrived earlier in the week; the second Test starts Sunday.
- Why
- The dinner was held ahead of the second Test, while India is seeking further wins to remain in contention for the World Test Championship final.
Key facts
- Host
- Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka
- Venue
- India House, Colombo
- Series
- Two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka
- Opening Test result
- India won by 165 runs
- Next match
- The second and final Test begins Sunday
- India’s objective
- To win remaining matches and stay in contention for the World Test Championship final
Quotes
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
India’s national cricket governing body, which posted about the team dinner on X
“A memorable evening in Colombo! H.E. Mr. Santosh Jha - High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka - hosted #TeamIndia at the India House in Colombo ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka”
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