Pant-Jurel partnership steals Day 2 spotlight

Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel celebrated a key partnership on Day 2 of the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on 24 August 2026, steadying India's innings.

Dhruv Jurel played a measured innings on Day 2 of the India-Sri Lanka 2nd Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on 24 August 2026, contributing to India's batting effort.

Dhruv Jurel was among India's active contributors on Day 2 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on 24 August 2026, as India looked to build a competitive total in the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka.

Dhruv Jurel continued his steady knock for India on Day 2 of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on 24 August 2026.

Dhruv Jurel showed resilience at the crease on Day 2 of the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on 24 August 2026, helping India consolidate their position.

Dhruv Jurel anchored India's middle order on Day 2 of the 2nd Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on 24 August 2026, as the visitors aimed to press their advantage against Sri Lanka.

Dhruv Jurel played an array of attacking strokes on Day 2 of the India-Sri Lanka 2nd Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on 24 August 2026, keeping India's innings moving at a brisk pace.

Dhruv Jurel played a confident knock for India on Day 2 of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on 24 August 2026.

Dhruv Jurel faced a stern examination of his technique on Day 2 of the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on 24 August 2026, and came through with a valuable contribution.

Dhruv Jurel stroked the ball fluently on Day 2 of the 2nd Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on 24 August 2026, lifting India's total.

Rishabh Pant was at the crease on Day 2 of the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on 24 August 2026, with the wicketkeeper-batter playing a key role in India's innings.

Rishabh Pant's presence at the crease was crucial for India on Day 2 of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on 24 August 2026.

Rishabh Pant steadied India's innings on Day 2 of the India-Sri Lanka 2nd Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on 24 August 2026, as the visitors sought to build a match-winning total.

Rishabh Pant displayed his trademark aggressive intent on Day 2 of the 2nd Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on 24 August 2026, keeping the Sri Lanka bowling attack under pressure.

Rishabh Pant looked set for a big score on Day 2 of the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on 24 August 2026, as India built on their position.

Rishabh Pant stroked the ball fluently on Day 2 of the 2nd Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on 24 August 2026, underlining his value in the batting order.

Rishabh Pant worked to build India's innings on Day 2 of the India-Sri Lanka 2nd Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on 24 August 2026, as the team aimed to post a commanding total.

Rishabh Pant played an expansive shot on Day 2 of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on 24 August 2026, as India pressed for runs.

Rishabh Pant kept the scoreboard ticking with boundary-hitting on Day 2 of the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on 24 August 2026.

Rishabh Pant launched a counter-attack against the Sri Lanka bowling on Day 2 of the 2nd Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on 24 August 2026, shifting the momentum in India's favour.

Rishabh Pant's strokeplay was a highlight on Day 2 of the India-Sri Lanka 2nd Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on 24 August 2026, as India's lower-middle order dug in.

Rishabh Pant rounded off a classy innings on Day 2 of the 2nd Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on 24 August 2026, reinforcing his standing as one of India's premier batters.