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India loses third wicket as Gill departs; Jaiswal fails to open account
India suffered a third setback on Day 4 of the first Test against Sri Lanka as captain Shubman Gill returned to the pavilion early. Opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal also struggled, failing to get off the mark as Sri Lankan bowlers made early inroads.
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India's batting woes continued on the fourth day of the opening Test against Sri Lanka, with the hosts claiming their third wicket in the early morning session. Captain Shubman Gill fell to the Sri Lankan bowling attack, adding to mounting pressure on the Indian middle order. The loss came at a critical juncture as India sought to build momentum in the match. Yashasvi Jaiswal, opening the innings, proved unable to trouble the scorers in the opening exchanges as Sri Lanka's pace and spin bowlers maintained disciplined lines and lengths. The early breakthroughs highlighted Sri Lanka's effectiveness with the new ball and raised questions about India's batting stability in challenging conditions. The visitors now face the task of regrouping and steadying their innings through a combination of patience and application from their remaining batsmen.