Kaif links India's draw to Kohli's absence

India drew the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on August 28, 2026, denying the visitors a 2-0 series sweep after a dramatic final day. The result, secured after Sri Lanka batted for 154 overs in their second innings, left India with a 1-0 series victory but significantly complicated their path to the World Test Championship final. India had dominated the match, posting 503 for 9 declared in their first innings with centuries from Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel. They then bowled Sri Lanka out for 290, enforcing the follow-on. However, Sri Lanka's resistance, led by Sonal Dinusha's unbeaten 133, proved unbreakable on the final day.