India facing problem of plenty at top before second Test

Galle, Sri Lanka: India's clinical performance in thrashing Sri Lanka in the first test in Galle has left captain Virat Kohli facing a problem of plenty at the top of the batting order for the second match of the series this week.

The touring side, ranked No.1 in the world, defeated Sri Lanka by 304 runs inside four days to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

While Shikhar Dhawan put India in the driver's seat on the opening day with a sparkling 190 off just 168 deliveries, it was his opening partner Abhinav Mukund's turn to shine in the second innings with an 81.

Dhawan and Mukund, however, were India's second-choice pairing, with Murali Vijay and KL Rahul unavailable.

Dhawan only came into the squad as a replacement for the injured Vijay, while Rahul was forced to miss the first test due to a viral fever.

With Rahul having recovered and ready to re-claim his spot, team management are left with a difficult choice before the Colombo test which starts on Thursday.

"Yes, it's a very tricky situation," said Kohli.