India Considers Enforcing Follow-On Against Sri Lanka Amid Rain in Colombo Test
India may enforce the follow-on against Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo if they take the remaining two wickets early on Day 4. Sri Lanka ended Day 3 at 265 for 8, trailing India by 238 runs, needing 39 more runs to avoid the follow-on. Bowling coach Morne Morkel noted that rain interruptions and weather conditions could influence the decision, with India aiming to maximize playing time amid forecasted wet weather. Typically, teams prefer to bat again after a large lead, but rain may prompt India to enforce the follow-on.
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indiatoday broke this story on 25 Aug, 03:15 pm. Other outlets followed.