New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- Dhruv Jurel put India in the driver's seat on the second day of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Monday in Colombo as the visitors declared their first innings at 503/9 before taking two wickets before bad light and rain interruptions forced stumps

Having started the day on a overnight score of 7, Jurel completed his hundred 171 deliveries with a single off Asitha Fernando. During his time in the middle, Jurel shared a 112-run stand with Rishabh Pant (63) who came out to bat for the second time after he retired hurt on Day 1. Pant was out first ball after lunch while trying to step out against Keshara Nuwantha.

The right-hander also shared crucial stands with Manav Suthar (39) and Mohammed Siraj (31) to take In...