India stepped up preparations for the second Test amid sweltering conditions in Colombo, with Shubman Gill unleashing some big hits during the practice session Sri Lanka drafted in off-spin all-rounder Sahan Arachchige and batter Kamil Mishara into the squad for the must-win second and final Test against India, starting here from August 23. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• India stepped up preparations for the second Test amid sweltering conditions in Colombo, with Shubman Gill unleashing some big hits during the practice sessionS1

• Sri Lanka drafted in off-spin all-rounder Sahan Arachchige and batter Kamil Mishara into the squad for the must-win second and final Test against India, starting here from August 23.S2