Kamindu Mendis and Pasindu Sooriyabandara headed a strong Sri Lanka fightback after the follow-on. The match was looking difficult after India put up a huge total. Day four saw them keep India at bay. They held on. Together they pushed to 199 for three at tea. Sooriyabandara remained not out on 90. Mendis paired up with Sooriyabandara and constructed a solid partnership.
Sri Lanka Cricket wants additional test matches. The board is working to schedule extra matches against India, England and Australia. They keep asking for these important matches.