India struggle in rain

Cheteshwar Pujara stood firm against a relentless Sri Lankan pace attack as India stumbled to 74 for 5 before rain cut short the second day of the first Test on Friday.

Fast bowler Dasun Shanaka struck twice on a cloudy morning session at Kolkata's Eden Gardens as the hosts struggled to improve on their overnight 17 for 3.

Pujara, batting on 47, and wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha, on six, were at the crease when rain halted play for the day before lunch.

Pujara's overnight partner Ajinkya Rahane became Shanaka's first victim, caught behind for four, also got Ravichandran Ashwin for four.

SCORES IN BRIEF

INDIA: 74 for 5 (Dhawan 8, Pujara 47 not out, Saha 6 not out; Lakmal 3-5, Shanaka 2-23)