India-Sri Lanka Test: Day 2 finally begins after four-and-a-half-hour rain delay

The second day's play in the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka finally got underway here on Sunday after a delay of four and half hours due to rain .

As per the revised timings, tea will be taken at 4pm, with the day's play ending at 6pm.

The first two sessions of play were washed out due to wet outfield brought about by heavy rain, as India remained on their overnight score of 288 for two when lunch was taken.

Rain had disrupted the opening day's proceedings as well, and continued to play spoilsport for the second successive day with no play possible during the morning and afternoon sessions.

Earlier, Devdutt Padikkal had struck his maiden Test century on Saturday to put India in a commanding position.

Padikkal was unbeaten on 131 off 178 balls, having hit 12 fours and a six, while Rishabh Pant was not out on 27 off 36 balls, with two boundaries.

Brief Scores:

India 288/2 in 73 overs (Devdutt Padikkal 131 batting, KL Rahul 77 retired hurt) vs Sri Lanka.