Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal walked off the field after sustaining a fielding injury on Day 4 of the first India vs Sri Lanka Test at Galle on 18 August 2026, raising concerns over his further participation in the match.
Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando delivered a spell with the ball on Day 4 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and India at Galle on 18 August 2026, as the hosts sought wickets to keep the match alive.
Asitha Fernando continued to trouble the India batting line-up with his pace on Day 4 of the first Test at Galle, as Sri Lanka pressed for breakthroughs on 18 August 2026.
India's Devdutt Padikkal was among the batters in action on Day 4 of the first Test at Galle on 18 August 2026, as India looked to build a commanding position against Sri Lanka.
Devdutt Padikkal played his strokes fluently for India during the fourth day of the first Test at Galle, Sri Lanka, on 18 August 2026, contributing to the visitors' second-innings effort.
Devdutt Padikkal continued to anchor India's innings on Day 4 of the Galle Test on 18 August 2026, with the left-hander looking composed against Sri Lanka's attack.
India's Devdutt Padikkal was in confident touch on Day 4 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle on 18 August 2026, as the visitors pressed to extend their advantage in the match.
India's KL Rahul was at the crease on Day 4 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka at Galle on 18 August 2026, playing a key role in India's second-innings push.
KL Rahul stroked the ball with authority for India on Day 4 of the Galle Test on 18 August 2026, as the experienced batter looked to consolidate the visitors' position against Sri Lanka.
KL Rahul continued his innings for India against Sri Lanka on Day 4 at Galle on 18 August 2026, as the team sought to set a challenging target for the hosts.
India's KL Rahul played a composed innings on Day 4 of the first Test at Galle, Sri Lanka, on 18 August 2026, demonstrating patience on a pitch favouring the home side's spinners.
KL Rahul showcased his full range of strokes for India on Day 4 of the Galle Test on 18 August 2026, as the batter looked to accelerate and put the match beyond Sri Lanka's reach.
KL Rahul remained at the crease for India as the first Test at Galle headed into its final stages on 18 August 2026, with the visitors aiming to close out a series-opening win against Sri Lanka.