India labelled complacent after Sri Lanka force draw in Colombo
India faced criticism for complacency after assuming Sri Lanka would fold following the follow-on enforcement in Colombo.
India were labelled complacent after Sri Lanka's middle order batted through the final day to force a draw in the second Test at Colombo. Sonal Dinusha's second century of the match and contributions from the tail ensured Sri Lanka reached 429 for nine.
Observers suggested India assumed Sri Lanka would collapse once the follow-on was enforced. The hosts' resistance exposed gaps in India's approach to wearing down determined batting units.
The draw leaves India with questions about their Test combination ahead of the New Zealand series. Their WTC points percentage took a hit despite the 1-0 series win.
CricHubb Take
The assumption that Sri Lanka would collapse after following on reveals a mindset issue that may persist against New Zealand's more accomplished batting lineup.