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India wrapped up their final practice session in Colombo ahead of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, set to begin on August 15. Sarfaraz Khan has been named as a replacement for Sai Sudharsan in the squad for the series. The team trained on dry, cracked net pitches designed to simulate Day 4 playing conditions, highlighting their focus on handling spin. Captain Shubman Gill worked closely with throwdown specialists and coaches to sharpen his batting technique ahead of the first Test.

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