Today Ishant’s day, claims five wickets

Pacer Ishant Sharma claimed an impressive five-wicket haul to restrict Sri Lanka Board President’s XI to 121 in their first innings as India extended their second innings lead to 342 at stumps on day two of their three-day practice game here on Friday.

Brief scores: India 351 and 112/3 in 40 overs (Lokesh Rahul 47, Cheteshwar Pujara 31, Vishwa Fernando 2/17) vs Sri Lanka Board President’s XI 121 in 31 overs (Niroshan Dickwella 41; Ishant Sharma 5/23, R Ashwin 2/8, Varun Aaron 2/42)