Lokesh Rahul celebrated his comeback with a half-century as India posted 101/1 at lunch on the first day of the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here on Thursday.

Rahul was batting on 52 with the in-form Cheteshwar Pujara unbeaten on 14 at the other end when the teams went in for the break.

After lunch, meanwhile, Ravi Shastri was livid as India lost KL Rahul’s wicket via a run-out:

In-form opener Shikhar Dhawan was the only wicket to fall in the morning session. Dhawan made a quick 35 runs off 37 balls before being trapped leg before by Dilruwan Perera. Six Super Expensive Things That Virat Kohli Can Afford Without A Second Thought

Perara, the only successful bowler among the hosts so far, returned figures of 1/11 in his four overs.

Brief scores:

India (first innings): 101/1 (Lokesh Rahul 52 batting, Shikhar Dhawan 35; Dilruwan Perera 1/11) vs Sri Lanka. The Untold Story of MS Dhoni Elder Brother Narendra Singh Dhoni