Galle, Aug. 16 -- Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel stressed that the Galle pitch can change rapidly depending on the weather, with moisture making it more helpful when the covers are on and the surface drying out when the sun comes through.

Having experienced similar conditions during the India A tour, he stressed the need for India to adapt and keep working hard as the Test progresses.

Jurel was speaking to the reporters after Day 2 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle on Sunday.

"From what I've seen, even in the India A [games], this wicket keeps changing quickly, and it depends on the weather," he said. "If the covers have been on, moisture comes in, and if the sun comes out, it becomes dry. It will keep chan...