Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Gill frustrated after Sri Lanka draw, praises India’s effort
India and Sri Lanka played a second Test match that ended in a draw.
India’s captain, Shubman Gill, said he felt frustrated because his team could not win.
He said India tried to attack at the start of the match.
The pitch became slower, which made it harder to take wickets.
India’s bowlers and fielders worked hard for three days.
Gill gave his team 10 out of 10 for effort and intent.
He also said Sri Lanka played well.
Gill believes India still has a good chance of reaching the World Test Championship final.
India captain Shubman Gill said the second-Test draw against Sri Lanka was frustrating.
Gill said India attacked early, but the pitch became slower as the match progressed.
He praised India’s effort and intent, rating the team’s performance 10 out of 10.
Gill said India’s spinners bowled for 50–60 overs across three days and defended the team’s fielding effort.
He remained confident India could qualify for the World Test Championship final and said Mohammad Siraj was not injured.
- Who
- India captain Shubman Gill, the India team and Sri Lanka.
- What
- The second Test between India and Sri Lanka ended in a draw, frustrating Gill.
- When
- The comments were made after the second Test; the article does not provide a date.
- Where
- Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Why
- India could not force a victory as the pitch became slower and wickets remained difficult to take.
- Match result
- The second Test between India and Sri Lanka was drawn.
- Gill’s assessment
- Gill rated India’s effort and intent 10 out of 10.
- Pitch conditions
- Gill said the wicket became slower as the match progressed.
- Bowling workload
- India’s spinners bowled 50–60 overs on the trot for three days.
- World Test Championship
- Gill said India still has a good chance to qualify for the final.
- Upcoming series
- Gill referred to India’s series against New Zealand and Australia.
- Mohammad Siraj
- Gill said Siraj was not injured.